The Sorrowmender

PAID Chapter 205

Xu Qingzhou first played the emotional card, in the name of the emperor.

Then he played the sentimental card, in the name of Cangyue.

Finally, he threw out a promise, and that was it.

Of course, these were all intangible; naturally, something more tangible was needed. He used the special privileges granted by the emperor to promote a large number of military generals.

He also granted the other party some operational privileges.

Not only that, he announced a major event: an increase in the welfare of the army. From today onwards, the salaries of all Cangyue soldiers would be raised by ten percent.

He truly gave these men both face and substance.

What do military generals seek when they wield their swords and fight on the battlefield? Nothing more than fame and fortune, to be appointed as generals and granted titles.

Or perhaps to serve the country loyally and defend a region.

Scholars love the people, generals love their soldiers.

It can be said that Xu Qingzhou gave them everything they wanted.

As the night deepened, the generals from the Ministry of War also left the National Teacher's Residence.

When they left, they were all high-spirited, elated, and walked with a spring in their step, in stark contrast to the worried and sighing officials from the Secretariat and the other five ministries.

It was a refreshing stream in today's reform.

Moreover, it was the only department in the Six Ministries that was not affected by the reform but instead benefited from it.

Xu Qingzhou was not foolish, nor was Cangyue Xinyin. Before pacifying the various kings, stabilizing Jiangnan, and dealing with the aristocratic families, the army must not be touched.

Furthermore, Xu Qingzhou had already issued orders to transfer some troops to garrison the counties and towns of the Three Provinces of Jiangnan, in preparation for major events.

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