Li Xiao calmed down and began to think about how to deal with these heads.

He knew that according to the military merit system of the Ming Dynasty, the leading officers, whoever have more than ten or more officials at the head of the general flag and have more than ten members, their subordinates will be awarded ten slave thieves, and will be promoted to the first level, and each ten will be awarded one level. Until a total of three levels, they will be given a second level and a first level office. In addition to the 50 taels of silver rewards for each Tartar head, there will be additional rewards for silver and silk.

In other words, as long as Li Xiao wins thirty heads, he can be promoted to three levels in a row, passing through the tutelage, deputy 1, and deputy 1, and finally promoted to the 1,000 1, and at the same time, the military position is promoted to the 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,00

This is just the court's previous regulations. Now the Ming Dynasty's official army has been defeated repeatedly, and the Tartars' heads are rare and rare, so the number of heads required for promotion has been greatly reduced. Basically, the average 6 heads can be upgraded to one level. In this way, the number of heads required by Li Xiao is only 18 is enough to be promoted to the top.

Li Xiao lacks connections. If he has officials in the court to appreciate and support him, it will not be difficult for him to be promoted to the commander-in-chief.

Compared to what position he would be promoted to, Li Xiao was more concerned about whether his heads could be kept.

With 43 Tartar heads, these huge military achievements and achievements are enough to make every official and general tempted. Even if Li Xiao and others can fight hard, they will never let Li Xiao enjoy this huge and rare military achievements alone. In the current Ming Dynasty official army, few people may have real skills in fighting, but in terms of struggle and internal struggle, they are all top experts.

If Li Xiao cannot find a Shangguan who is willing to repay his merits, then it is possible that he will not only save the 18 heads he relies on for promotion, but even if his military achievements are all swallowed up by the greedy Shangguan.

For example, if he rewarded his military achievements to the garrison Wang Daoqi, Li Xiao was sure that this person would swallow up all his military achievements and had nowhere to make any decision.

So, who should I ask for help?

Li Xiao thought of that person again, the one who gave him a letter of support and helped Li Xiao take the first step in the founding of the army.

The Liaodong Forward Camp General, Zu Dabi.

Li Xiao was convinced that if he gave the extra head to this person, Zu Dabi, who was generous and had a good relationship with him, would be extremely happy and thus report his achievements.

You know, if Li Xiao left 18 heads, he could still give Zu Dabi 25 heads!

According to the military laws of the Ming Dynasty, every 30 Tartar heads can be upgraded to one level for every 30 Tartar heads. However, now the Tartar heads are scarce and difficult to obtain, and 25 ranks are enough to be promoted. In this way, Zu Dabi can be promoted to the second rank, and military position can also be promoted to deputy general.

In the face of such a major temptation, Li Xiao was sure that Zu Dabi would be moved.

It was said that Cao Cao was here. The next morning, when Li Xiao's entire army was gathering for dinner in the pier, a soldier came to report that Zu Dabi, the general of the vanguard, rushed to see Li Xiao, the official of the vanguard.

Li Xiao was very happy. Zu Dabi must have rushed over so anxiously after hearing this.

Li Xiao didn't know that in the past two days, he led the cavalry team to win 43 Tartar heads. This explosive news has already spread throughout the streets and alleys of Jinzhou. Everyone was talking about this new young hero from Liaodong in the wine shops and teahouses. Li Xiao's happy victory made the soldiers and civilians in Jinzhou feel proud. The depression of being bullied and defeated by the Tartars in the past was wiped out a lot. There were even opera troupes and stories about iron while the iron was hot, and they were all based on their brains to arrange the opera and snippets of "Li Baihu Wind and Snow Fighting the Tartars", which was even more amazing. What did Li Xiao himself say is not only extraordinary martial arts, but also extraordinary,

He is also proficient in the art of Eight Trigrams, can summon wind and rain, sprinkle beans to become soldiers, and can draw good Taoist talismans. He invited the Grand Lord Tota, Li Tianwang, Nezha, and other three princes, and other heavenly soldiers and generals to come down to the world. Only then did he defeat the many with fewer people and wipe out the Tartars. In this bizarre story that is almost enigmatic, Li Xiao is not like a military general, but is quite similar to Zhuge Liang, the legendary omnipotent Zhuge Liang. I really don’t know what he would think if Li Xiao himself had listened to these operas and stories. Even such a clumsy and absurd story was like a blocked audience and listened to many visitors, which made the opera troupe and storytellers make a good money.

Li Xiao guessed correctly. Zu Dabi, who was about to return in Ningyuan, also received a report from his servants. The Zu Gang general, thinking of Li Xiao's promise to share the credit that day, was anxious and immediately bid farewell to Zu Dashou, who was about to go back with him. He took the lead in rushing back to Jinzhou and went straight to Li Xiao's Buguidun.

Li Xiao sighed in his heart that this Zu Dabi wanted to drive Zu Dashou back to Jinzhou and make the report and military achievements solid, so as not to divide the achievements of others, and his heart was so meticulous.

"Li Xiao! Why are you hiding in the pun? Someone is here to come to you, Bugui, and you have enough face. Why don't you come out to greet me quickly!"

Zu Dabi's huge roar like thunder clearly reached Li Xiao's ears from outside the pun gate.

"Oh, it turns out that General Zu Gan came to block the pier. If you are in trouble, please forgive me."

Li Xiao laughed out loud and bowed to Zu Dabi, who was angry and looked down on his face.

Li Xiao saw that Zu Dabi and Jiao Anguo and others had about ten people, each of whom looked like a dusty look. Jiao Anguo and Li Xiao looked at each other, and their faces were tacit smiles.

"Li Xiao, you, don't have such a false polite manner. We have been running from Ningyuan here and have no time to listen to your nonsense. Take me to see the head level you won." Zu Dabi snorted and waved his hand impatiently.

Li Xiao laughed in his heart. Zu Dabi was traveling all the way to this point, probably the ones he was most concerned about were these heads. He was so anxious that he was very yearning for.

"Okay, please follow me."

Li Xiao stood up, took Zu Dabi and others through the pier for a while, but opened a room and let everyone in.

The room was very dark, and the pungent smell of lime nitrification was so strong that it made people feel nauseous. Li Xiao quickly ordered the soldiers to light a torch and send it in.

As soon as the torch entered the room, Zu Dabi and others' eyes immediately widened.

On a long table in front of him, there were neatly arranged a long line of tatars. Under the illumination of torches, everyone was terrifying in their faces, with hideous mouths and eyes. Under the pale lime powder, they showed dark red and slightly atrophic muscles and blood vessels. If a timid person saw this, he would be afraid to faint.

Zu Dabi and Jiao Anguo opened their eyes wide and carefully examined their heads. From their braids to their teeth, they carefully confirmed them one by one. After a long time, they finally tested their heads.

Zu Dabi patted the lime slag, meat, mucus and other substances stained by his subordinates, and his expression was filled with joy, which was hard to express.

"Report to the generals, they are all real Tartars!" Jiao Anguo said happily.

"Barring, I've seen it myself, I want you to say more." Zu Dabi shouted.

Immediately, Li Xiao was hit hard by Zu Dabi on his shoulder.

"Li Xiao, who is so capable, has made such a great contribution. I, Zu, admire him!" Zu Dabi sighed and said, his eyes full of admiration.

Before Li Xiao could tell the truth about the sages, Zu Dabi said loudly again: "Li Xiao, you have made such a great achievement this time, so just say it, but how do you thank me."

After Zu Dabi said this carelessly, Jiao Anguo, who was standing beside him, couldn't help laughing.

Li Xiao was also funny in his heart. This general of Zu Gan was coming to share military achievements, but he was so powerful and direct, with a righteous look that he really didn't know what to say.

"Mr. Governor, if Mr. Li had not helped him on the same day, it would have been difficult to achieve this minor achievement. This reward is natural. The room smells bad, and I will follow him to the official hall to speak."

Li Xiao held back his laughter and took Zu Dabi and others out of the room.

After leaving Jiao Anguo and a group of entourage servants outside the official hall, Zu Dabi and Li Xiao entered the official hall.

Zu Dabi stood in the middle of the official hall of the Dunbao and looked around curiously. He saw that the windows here are now clean and clean, and the brick surfaces on the ground have been ground and are very neat and clean. On the surrounding walls, Li Xiao's Baiboya La soldier armor, the soul-snatching bow and the steel tiger sword are all well maintained. There are several official hats, chairs, long tables, cabinets and other items in the hall. This is Li Xiao's daily office and hospitality place.

Li Xiao knew that Zu Dabi hated circling and polite words the most, so he simply went straight to the point and told Zu Dabi all about his distribution plan.

After hearing Li Xiao’s plan, Zu Dabi narrowed his eyes half-closed and said nothing.

"Sir, what's the case?"

"Hmph, Li Xiao, you're smart. Tell you, you really have less head level for me, but I want more." Zu Dabi finally spoke. He glanced at Li Xiao and said in a teasing tone.

"If Zuzan is going to bully me with his power, there is nothing to talk about. I can only see you respectfully. At worst, I can only ask others to repay me."

Li Xiao smiled, but there was a burning light in his eyes.

Zu Dabi was happy. Li Xiao was polite on the surface and was not allowed to do anything when he was concerned about his own interests. Not to mention whether he could really find others to repay his merits, but as long as he did this, the military merits had nothing to do with him.

"Forget it, I'm too lazy to mess with you. You guys are so stingy, I'm so sad, so I'll do what you said." Zu Dabi laughed and waved his hand impatiently.

Li Xiao also smiled: "This time, he led the cavalry team to fight against the Tartars. Although he was able to win the battle, he also suffered heavy losses and suffered a lot of losses in war horses and cavalry. Li Xiao sincerely hopes that General Zuzan can help him again."

"Li Xiao, what do you mean?"

"Sir, I'm sorry, I'm going to say it bluntly. I'm going to give you 25 heads. I'm going to be sincere. But I'm going to hope that when the court issues silver rewards in the future, the Zushen General can give up the silver rewards in the future." Li Xiao said calmly.

Zu Dabi suddenly jumped up: "Hey, you, Li Xiao, you are so arrogant! Why do you want me to give you the reward given by the court?"

"Don't worry, listen to Li Xiao's words. I have to do this. I am not as good as the one who has a lot of money in this western Liaoning area, and the land is abundant, and the annual income is quite considerable. But in addition to the one who has been plucking food and pay, there is no income. Now, you know that the Liaoning salary is insufficient, and the food and pay is extremely lacking in all places, but the one who has not paid money is not paid. The soldiers who have died in the battle need to pay the money and the family members need to be kind, but they all have to spend money. The daily living expenses and food and pay expenses of the soldiers and their families are also a huge number. The existing silver is very short and very tight. They still have to support it every day. The more than a thousand two imperial court rewards are only a few meals for the adults, but for the next few people, it is the hope of the life of the entire Dun staff."

After Li Xiao finished speaking, he sighed with a helpless expression on his face.

Zu Dabi stroked his beard and tilted his mouth, looking unanswerable.

Although Li Xiao's half-true complaint aroused Zu Dabi's sympathy, it was not enough to impress him.

"General Zu Gan, to be honest, the money I am asking for is not only for my future prospects, but also for your future." Li Xiao saw Zu Dabi pondering and said in a low voice.

"Oh, that's amazing. Where did you start?" Zu Dabi was stunned when he heard this.

"Sir, if the troops under his command are even difficult to make a living, their morale will be depressed and their combat power will decline. In this way, in the next difficulty, the next difficulty will be expanded and the second difficulty will motivate the soldiers. What achievements can they achieve in the future, what battles can they fight, and what military achievements can they share with the adults? Li Xiao dares to guarantee that if there is sufficient money and salary, Li will definitely make new contributions in the future to repay the generals and help them."

Li Xiao's words finally hit the most secret part in Zu Dabi's heart.

Li Xiao said so bluntly, and he and he were just a mutual use. If Li Xiao made military achievements, he would naturally be able to share the benefits. If Li Xiao was mediocre, he would have to live in this Liao Town.

A feeling of sourness and shame mixed with sedation surged into Zu Dabi's heart.

In front of this enterprising young general Li Xiao, Zu Dabi discovered how mediocre he, who had always promised to be brave and outstanding, was actually so mediocre.

I think my Zu Dabi is also a brave general. He failed to fight and achieve fame in person. Now he has to share military achievements from this unknown lower-level general Li Xiao. Thinking about it carefully, it is embarrassing.

I really want to one day be able to fight with Li Xiao together. Even if it is wrapped in a horse and a corpse, it will be a pleasure.

Finally, Zu Dabi sighed and shouted, "Okay, don't make any more noise. As you, Li Xiao, ask for this reward of silver. In addition, I will add some more points to you, and give you a total of 1,500 taels of silver. In addition, some of the armor that I have replaced in my army will also be given to you. It is a deposit for you to share the merits after you make merit next time."

Li Xiao stood up excitedly and smiled and bowed to Zu Dabi: "General Zu Gan is so kind, Li Xiao thanked the Lord on behalf of Quandun's army."

After Li Xiao finished speaking, he wanted to thank him again, but was stopped by Zu Dabi.

"Young Master Xu Li, come and help me draft a memorial."

Li Xiao agreed repeatedly, then called Wu Liang and quickly drafted the memorial. Zu Dabi took a rough look and was very satisfied. He took out the seal and stamped it, and then took the memorial away.

"Li Xiao, I will definitely send you silver and armor soon, but you must not let go of your agreement with me." Zu Dabi accepted the memorial and spoke, and quickly left outside the official hall.

"Li Xiao has never forgotten the kindness of the general!" Li Xiao replied loudly behind him.

Zu Dabi nodded and continued to strode outward. However, Li Xiao accidentally caught a glimpse of the majestic and tall back when Zu Dabi left, but when Zu Dabi left, there seemed to be a little hunched over, and there was a clear look of loneliness on his rough face.
Chapter completed!