On the second day, Li Yuan was preparing to reward the soldiers for their merits and deeds.

This is a custom in the army. In view of Li Yuan and other Tang Dynasty officers, every battle was exchanged for soldiers' lives, so if they win, they will naturally have to be rewarded.

But Li Yuanba's new army was not at all, and they did not envy the property received by Li Yuan's command.

Instead, they gathered together spontaneously and started the Cuju competition in the army.

Liu Wenjing cursed a soldier and asked:

"Don't you give rewards in your army?"

"Oh, no, you can ask our political commissar if you have something to do. They know better that villains still have to watch the game and spend less time with them."

Looking at the soldier's departure back, Liu Wenjing was deeply shocked again.

He thought that Li Yuanba's army was just strict in military discipline and the soldiers did not dare to express their emotions easily.

Unexpectedly, a small soldier had such clear conversation and was not afraid of himself, his Shangguan.

He became even more curious. After finding a political commissar of the corps, he asked:

"Don't you give rewards in your army?"

"If you don't send it, everything in our army is assessed and scored. Everyone's luggage is heavy when fighting on the battlefield, and there is no place to put property."

If you have no place to put your belongings, I want to beat you up even if you say this. Is this what a soldier should say?

Seeing that Liu Wenjing's face was not good, the political commissar quickly explained:

"That's right, don't we have a business name that follows the army? The part of the money seized by the army will be given to the business name custody, and then they will help us deposit it in the bank of the military government. Just like the half-priced reward in the army, we generally don't like it."

I don't like you, if I want to beat you, no one will stop you?

Liu Wenjing's face became darker, and he signaled to the political commissar to continue:

"The main reason is that there are various benefits and money in the army. The amount of money is stable every month. Moreover, the family's living and work will be arranged well. There is really no need to worry about half the money."

"Okay, I understand, how many points can you earn in this battle?"

"Not many. This kind of battle is a regular battle. The evaluation given by the General Staff is very low. It is a low-intensity battle in a low-intensity battle zone. It is just a few points to earn some pocket money. It is better to earn more rewards on Cuju."

"Then what kind of battle can make money?"

"It must be a high-intensity battle. For example, when we fought against Shibi Khan last time, the army was under great pressure, and even people died in that battle."

You are too much. Are there any undead people in the army in war?

Liu Wenjing let the political commissar leave, and he felt that his heart would collapse if he asked again.

When he returned to the central army depressedly, he saw Li Yuan and Pei Ji who were equally depressed.

There is no way, comparing people with others will make people angry.

At this time, the award-winning official came in. After taking a list of rewards drafted by Li Yuan, he advised Li Yuan:

"Duke Tang, there are many people from slavery in the army. I think their reward should be reduced to three levels."

Li Yuan heard his contempt and couldn't help but glance at him. The Jinyang family, no wonder he despised those soldiers who were slaves.

However, he has great ambitions and pursues both kindness and power.

Li Yuan looked at the award-winning officials and said seriously:

"Whether the flying stones and arrows are flying, and among swords, guns, swords and crossbows, no distinction is made. Why do we have to distinguish between high and low when we reward merits?

"Since everyone is equal on the battlefield, then the same should be true after getting on the battlefield. You will receive whatever you have done."

When the award-given officials heard this, they looked ashamed and retreated to the side.

This time, the attack on Huoyicheng was helped by the siege equipment, Li Yuan lost only a few people, but captured 20,000 Sui troops.

All 20,000 prisoners were merged into the army, and Li Yuan's army quickly increased to 50,000.

After capturing Huoyicheng, Li Yuan did not rush to go south, but instead, like Xihe County, he appointed a title to the young talents in Huoyicheng.

Liu Wenjing and Pei Ji still maintained order on the scene with their guards, while Song Jingang helped Li Yuan think about his official title.

This time, Li Yuan called a follower Momo and asked Song Jingang to sit beside him, only reminding him of his official name.

Song Jingang had a solemn face. He was so happy when he looked at the "young talents" holding the light appointment and smiling from ear to ear. He was so happy that these people probably only need this piece of paper?

Can you be happy if you don’t have any power?

After the official title ended, Pei Ji couldn't help but advise Li Yuan:

"Duke Tang, you have granted more than 1,000 officials in Xihe County. When you arrive in Huoyi City, you have granted another 800 people. Isn't this kind of official title too widespread?

"I'm afraid it's going to be a disaster!"

Judging from the momentum of Tang Gong, he clearly planned to do the same thing whenever he arrived in a place. What would it be so great if this continued?

Li Yuan smiled: "You have also seen how happy the people were after they were appointed as officials, how supportive they were to me, and how kind they were to the soldiers.

"If you can win people's hearts with your official positions, why should you use swords and guns to force people's hearts?

"The court is too stingy and lost people's hearts and ended up with rebellions everywhere. Why should we follow suit?"

Pei Ji thought about it and felt that Li Yuan’s statement made sense, so he stopped objecting.

Since then, every time Li Yuan captured a city, he would enthrone a large number of officials and win over the hearts of the people. The officials of his subordinates no longer raised objections. -

Li Yuan's army left Huoyi City and headed south to Guanzhong. Their journey was unstoppable. When the rebels heard the news, they surrendered one after another.

After conquering Linfen County, he occupied Jiang County.

After entering the county magistrate's office, Li Yuan said to Li Yuanba: "Today, we, father and son, have a good drink, so there is no need to call others."

Li Yuanba ordered people to summon the servants of the county magistrate's mansion and prepare a sumptuous banquet.

"Set meals."

Seeing the maid put the meals out one by one, and then Li Yuanba sat down after the meal with a calm expression, Li Yuan asked, "Look, is it going very smoothly for us to go down the road?"

Li Yuanba pushed a plate of smoked bamboo shoots in front of Li Yuan, "Is it going well?"

Li Yuan said "Oh" and was indifferent to picking up food and eating.

After dinner, the two sat together, and Li Yuan did not rush to speak.

After waiting for a while, he spoke:

"Your grandfather passed away early. When I was a child, I actually grew up in the palace with His Majesty. At that time, my uncle loved me very much and told me that I have the spirit of being a hero, but unfortunately I cannot inherit his throne."

"But at that time I made up my mind to maintain peace in the world, because I have seen with my own eyes how hard my uncle worked, and I don't want anyone to destroy his efforts."

"It's a pity that Brother Yong did not inherit the throne. Your Majesty is too much. Of course, I also have the intention to protect myself, so I can be regarded as an accomplice who collapsed today."

Li Yuan reached out to control Li Yuanba and said:

"You don't need to comfort me, I still have the courage to admit what I did myself."
Chapter completed!