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Chapter 59: Reservation of surrendered soldiers (2)

Originally, it was clean to kill, but now the Song Dynasty is short of people, so they are reluctant to kill the surrendered soldiers. Moreover, the Song Dynasty values ​​literature over military affairs. These adults who are well-read in poetry and books always think that killing surrendered soldiers is contrary to nature.

Zhao Dongting actually thought about this problem last night. Seeing that these ministers had no idea, they smashed it, and said, "In my opinion, let's deal with it like this! Today, we will treat them with delicious food and drinks first. At night, we will ask them whether they are willing to surrender or leave. If they want to leave, give them money and let them go home by themselves. What they want to stay is my soldiers from the Song Dynasty, who stay in the army to serve my Song Dynasty."

The ministers thought something.

Afterwards, Chen Jianghan said with heartache: "Your Majesty, they are surrendered soldiers. If you let them go home, will we still pay them money?"

Zhao Dongting knew that the iron rooster minister of the Ministry of Revenue was reluctant to spend money, and smiled and said, "It's delicious and delicious. The north is far away from here, and there are wars on the way. Most of the surrendered soldiers were Jurchens and Han people. How many people would choose to go back? I guess only those soldiers who still have families in the north will resolutely go back. Don't be reluctant to give up the silver. What our army is short of food and grass now."

Chen Jianghan blinked his eyes, but still felt heartbroken.

Zhao Dongting said again: "By the way, when it comes to this matter, I remember something. The former Song generals captured by the Yuan army are not allowed to be hired anymore. These people are unfaithful and righteous, so they all go home."

The ministers had no objection to this matter.

Zhang Shijie took two steps forward and just said: "Master, let us release these surrendered soldiers and go back. What if they join the Yuan army again?"

Zhao Dongting smiled and said, "We will give them money and let them go home. I believe that no one with a little conscience will continue to join the Yuan army to help the evildoer."

Seeing that Zhao Dongting said this, the ministers nodded and agreed without thinking of any good idea.

Zhao Dongting took out the letter from Liu Hongqian from his arms and handed it to Lu Xiufu, "Look at this letter for everyone."

After reading the letter, Lu Xiufu's expression changed slightly and he handed it to Zhang Shijie again.

When the ministers in the room finished reading, their faces were not good-looking, they were both worried and angry.

Zhang Shijie said anxiously: "Our army is now short of troops and there is not enough thunder. What should we do?"

Even though he is a veteran on the battlefield, he feels a little difficult to deal with for a while.

Zhao Dongting seemed confident and said, "I already have a good idea in my heart. I will show you this letter to you just want to prepare you."

Zhang Shijie suddenly turned from worry to joy and said, "Your Majesty, do you have a plan to retreat to the enemy?"

After the battle to destroy the Yuan army before, even if he was the one, he now admired Zhao Dongting. Although the emperor did not know how to arrange troops, the method of fighting was elusive and he had a strong control over the overall situation.

"Take defense as attack!"

Zhao Dongting said quietly: "Our army still has many mines buried everywhere on the island, and there are many weapons in the army that guard against the Yuan cavalry and other weapons used to ambush. In the past few days, our army has made every effort to dig trenches and lay hidden weapons all over the island. When Ge Lijun attacks, the entire army will guard the palace and wait for work. First, use rolling stones, fireballs, bows, arrows, crossbows, etc. to consume their troops, wait for them to attack the island palace, and then fight them with bloody battles."

Zhang Shijie was even more happy after hearing this, "I will go and arrange it now!"

Zhao Dongting had nothing to say, so he nodded and asked several ministers to retreat.

He could only point out the general direction and strategy, and he didn't understand at all if he asked him to dig traps and bury hidden weapons.

This kind of thing seems simple, but in fact there are many skills and particulars.

When Lu Xiufu and the others left, Zhao Dongting himself walked towards the weapons workshop. The smelting technique in the Southern Song Dynasty was still good, and he could refine steel, but it was still limited by the technological level. Although the forged weapons and armor were strong, they were too heavy, and they were often ten kilograms, and they were not sharp enough.

Although Ge Lijun was about to invade, Zhao Dongting still wanted to improve the smelting technique of the Southern Song Dynasty.

Sharpening a knife will not delay cutting wood. As long as the army's weapons can be improved, the combat power will surely increase greatly in the future.

When Li Yuanxiu saw Zhao Dongting walking straight towards the weapons workshop, he couldn't help asking: "Your Majesty, why don't you go to see the surrendered general of the Yuan army Wanyan Zhang?"

Zhao Dongting raised his eyes and said, "What are you going to see him?"

Li Yuanxiu said: "Don't the emperor plan to surrender him?"

In ancient times, when kings saw powerful generals, they were usually reluctant to kill them, such as Cao Cao's treatment of Guan Yu.

Zhao Dongting came from modern times, but didn't think so. He shook his head and said, "The Yuan Dynasty is powerful, and our dynasty is weak. If Wanyan Zhang is not a fool, he will not really join my Song Dynasty. If he wants to leave, he will stay and let him go, so I am too lazy to see him. It's better if he leaves. Here, those Jurchen soldiers always focus on him, and may change."

Li Yuanxiu said in surprise: "If Wanyan Zhang surrendered, he wouldn't be so untrustworthy, right?"

At that time, many people regarded benevolence, righteousness, propriety, wisdom and trustworthiness as more important than life.

Zhao Dongting sneered and shook his head, stopping talking.

People’s beliefs will always change with the changes in the current situation.

The next morning, Zhang Shijie reported to the court: "Report to the emperor, the surrendered soldiers have been handled properly. The Yuan army is willing to submit to our army, and the remaining nearly 5,000 people have been distributed to the public and sent them home."

"Um."

Zhao Dongting nodded slightly, "Then we will first disperse them into various departments of our army, and let them dig traps with our soldiers, without distributing weapons, and the rest of the food, clothing and supplies are the same as our soldiers."

Zhang Shijie bowed slightly, "How to place those generals and commanders?"

In fact, Zhao Dongting was also a little upset by this matter in the past two days. He heard this and said impatiently: "Let's register first. After this matter, I will resettle them."

"yes."

Zhang Shijie responded and stopped talking.

Zhao Dongting rubbed his temples and said, "By the way, then Wanyan Zhang will go or stay?"

Although he did not want to surrender Wanyan Zhang, he still cared about this Yuan army general.

Zhang Shijie replied: "He stayed in the army."

"oh?"

Zhao Dongting was also surprised when he heard this, "He didn't leave?"

Zhang Shijie looked at Su Liuyi next to him. Su Liuyi stood up and said, "Report to the emperor, I have seen Wanyan Zhang. He said that most of his tribes remain in the army. He has no worries in the north, so he is willing to serve in the army."
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