In fact, when the officials on this line learned that Yuchi Baolin had returned to Beijing, they also thought of this matter. In addition to returning to Beijing to report on his work, Yuchi Baolin would probably also complain to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince.
It’s not that they haven’t worked hard over the years, but that the area is too poor. Even though the court provides a lot of subsidies, not many people are willing to go to the plateau to serve as soldiers. There they are like a lonely army.
Although we have won many victories before, the situation on the plateau has changed suddenly. After all, the chieftains and Songtsen cadres are one family. Although we confused them at first, they will soon figure it out. If we cannot make any progress on this matter, they will soon unite, which will not do us any good.
You didn't go to the plateau to serve as a soldier when there were bonuses. Now the situation on the plateau has changed suddenly, and you may be surrounded and annihilated. At this time, no matter how high the salary is, no one wants to go to the plateau for the sake of their own life and safety. According to them, if you go there now, you may go there but not come back, right?
In response to everyone's idea, Li Xiang could only ask the officials on this line to increase the compensation ratio and update their weapons, including the matchlock guns used in Fuso. He also replaced them all with the weapons and conducted exercises in most of the military camps to let them see the power of our weapons and increase their confidence in going to the plateau.
As the saying goes, there is always a brave man under a big reward. In the ten days before the New Year, military camps across the country issued a policy, that is, as long as you are willing to serve in the plateau for one year, you can get triple the salary.
In addition, there are various other benefits, such as allocating land to the family. In short, there is only one purpose, which is to allow you to serve in the plateau for a short period of time, and try to replace those people in the mountains so that they can stay at home for a longer period of time.
Of course, for the sake of combat effectiveness, the 9,000 soldiers on the plateau cannot be allowed to stay at home for a long time. Their combat effectiveness has been formed. Plateau combat is different from other places, especially long-term combat.
Many people will have no problem in the short term after going up, but if they are asked to fight for a long time, their bodies may not be able to withstand it. So in this case, the people below are allowed to go up to replace them for a period of time, but the original main force cannot be withdrawn. This is the limit of what Li Xiang can do at the moment.
Before the New Year, Li Xiangguang was busy with this matter. Who knew that there was news from Changsun Pingting that she had started to have abdominal pain. Li Xiang calculated the date and found that it was New Year's Eve this year, which was the last day of the year.
Several fast horses left Chang'an City and headed south. There were such teams every day, so no one paid much attention to them. They were probably in a hurry to go home for the New Year. Although Chang'an City was bustling on New Year's Eve, some shops were still closed and empty.
Making money is certainly important, but for some ordinary people, making money is not as important as going home to spend the New Year with their families. This is the most important thing for them in the year. So a few days ago, these people closed their shops. No matter how much money they can make in the last two days, they will never continue to work. It is better to go home and spend the New Year honestly. This is also the idea of some conservative people.
The three imperial doctors in the palace all came, including some more experienced midwives. Although Changsun Pingting did not express any condolences, Li Shimin also knew this story. What's more, Li Shimin also knew the position of Changsun Pingting in Li Xiang's heart, so these people had already arrived before Li Xiang came.
Of course, everyone has been ordered to keep their mouths shut. No one is allowed to utter a single word. If even a single word gets out, you and your family will not be able to live. Although it is difficult to find good meanings in this year, if some royal secrets get out, then you can forget about living a good life.
"Your Highness."
When Li Xiang entered the room, he saw Changsun Yunyi.
It had to be kept secret from other people, but there was no need to hide it from this person. After all, he was a member of the Changsun family, and he had known about this matter earlier. What's more, after Changsun Pingting gave birth, there had to be someone reliable to take care of her.
"Congratulations, Your Highness. Congratulations, Your Highness is a little prince."
Li Xiang arrived a little late this time, mainly because Changsun Pingting's delivery was too smooth. So Li Xiang had just entered the door and had not yet taken off his outer clothes when the midwife came out holding the baby.
When Li Xiang saw the child, he instantly felt warm all over. Although the temperature outside was below zero, this was his first son after all.
Although Li Xiang does not favor boys over girls, he still really likes his own child and wants to take him in and hold him immediately.
"Your Highness, please don't do that. You just came in from outside and you're still cold. This baby is weak..."
Changsun Yunyi quickly stopped him. If he allowed Li Xiang to hold the child, if something went wrong, no matter how happy Li Xiang was now, he would be very angry with the people in the house. Not to mention collecting the reward, they would probably be dragged out and beaten to death with sticks.
"Look at me, I was so happy that I actually forgot about this matter. Report it quickly. There is also air conditioning in the living room. Send the order to reward everyone in the mansion with three months' salary."
After hearing Li Xiang's words, everyone present happily went back to work. Wasn't this what they were waiting for Li Xiang's words? This was equivalent to taking three months' worth of year-end bonuses for nothing. In this day and age, there was no such thing as year-end bonuses.
"With you here, I am relieved. This boy was just born, but unfortunately his father is going to the south."
All the necessary preparations have been made. The two southern countries have already concluded a military agreement and formed a coalition army, just like the countries in the Western Regions back then, ready to jointly resist the advance of the Tang Dynasty.
"Your Highness should stay a little longer, Auntie..."
When Changsun Yunyi said this, he instantly felt that this address was a bit inappropriate. According to the family rules, he should call her sister. After all, the poor girls were all from the Changsun family. Could it be that there was no distinction between the old and the young?
"Just follow your original address. This isn't the General's Mansion in the capital."
After hearing Li Xiang's words, Changsun Yunyi also nodded. This relationship was really complicated.
