My older brother is Gao Huan.

Chapter 387 Young Soldiers Yearn for Merit

"Good, good, good!"

The battle report was presented to Gao Yu, who was overjoyed upon hearing the news.

This is the effect you want.

Although it was just a small group of enemy cavalry harassing them during the transport of grain, it was a successful example.

This proves that his intensive martial arts training for the soldiers over the past two years has yielded results.

High-intensity training and the establishment of a merit system.

Just like the Qin people who swept across the six states in the past, the Fubing soldiers all transformed into war machines, possessing great potential and formidable combat power.

"Come on! Take me to receive him personally!"

"Mulan, Peng Le, you all come with me."

Wang Sizheng quickly stood up and said, "I would like to see such a brave warrior in person. General, would you mind taking me with you?"

"There's no need for such formalities. If you wish to go, you can come with me."

Wang Sizheng was also very curious.

With his insight and intelligence, he clearly understood that the so-called "fubing system" that Gao Yu implemented in Shandong was actually an enhanced version of the Northern Wei's fuhu system.

The Great Wei had already personally experienced the formidable fighting power of the six towns and their households.

The massive Six Garrisons Uprising was suppressed by Erzhu Rong, who gave the Great Wei a much-needed boost. Otherwise, the Great Wei would have collapsed long ago. Although it is now only a shell of its former self, the legitimacy and authority of the emperor are still in the hands of the Great Wei's imperial family.

Inheriting the fierce fighting power of the local households, Gao Yu also opened the door wide to provide stable upward mobility for the soldiers, and in addition, distributed land and used various methods to make the soldiers in Shandong full-time professional soldiers.

How could these soldiers not support Gao Yu, who gave them all sorts of benefits?
The group followed Gao Yu to the military camp and met this group of people, in terms of numbers.

Huang Kuang and his men achieved a decisive victory in this battle, defeating a larger force with a smaller one.

That means directly obtaining the fifth rank. Huang Kuang and others can directly obtain the fifth rank honorary title, Duqiwei, which is regarded as the fifth rank.

"Greetings, General!!"

Seeing Gao Yu arrive in person, accompanied by generals like Mulan and Peng Le, Huang Kuang and the others instinctively straightened their backs. Besides excitement and exhilaration, their faces were also overflowing with pride!

Gao Yu's appearance also attracted a large number of soldiers to watch, and everyone looked on with envy.

Gao Yu looked around, patted Huang Kuang and the others on the shoulders, and praised them, "Good, good, good! You are all brave warriors! Come, tell everyone, what were your thoughts after encountering the enemy cavalry?"

Successful experiences are worth publicizing in the military, and such occasions are also a good way to inspire soldiers to fight bravely against the enemy.

Huang Kuang was so excited that he was somewhat incoherent, but he still managed to speak haltingly.

"At first, we were also afraid."

"However... we will always remember the general's earnest teachings. As long as we can overcome our fear and quickly form ranks to meet the enemy, even the bravest cavalry will be no match for us. At that time, what I was thinking was... when we were practicing martial arts, it was the general's Xuanjia Army that came to charge! Even the Xuanjia Army could not break through our ranks, how could we be broken through by the enemy's ordinary cavalry?"

"Therefore, we formed a battle formation and prepared to fight, just as the general had predicted!"

"Stop! The cavalry is no match for you!"

Gao Yu nodded with a smile, "Yes! You're right!"

"As long as you let go of your fear, you will be invincible! You must all know one thing: in a battle between two armies, the brave will win when they meet on a narrow path. The more afraid you are of death, the faster you will die!"

"You have made outstanding contributions in this battle. According to the previous Tian Ce Mansion's 'Twelve Ranks of Merit,' you have won on the battlefield and should be awarded five ranks."

"Considering your great victory in the first battle, which has enhanced the prestige of our Tian Ce Mansion, I hereby grant you a third promotion!"

Huang Kuang and the others stared wide-eyed, stunned in disbelief. The fifth level had already filled them with ecstasy, and the eighth level meant they were only four levels away from becoming the twelfth-level Grand Pillar of State!
A strange light flashed in Wang Sizheng's eyes.

He was well aware, of course, that the "Twelve Promotions" was an enhanced version of the Qin state's military merit-based ennoblement system.

In times of great chaos, this system of "military merit-based rewards" is most effective in motivating soldiers. Of course...

Once expansion stops and the upward mobility channels close, such a system can easily collapse quickly, but that doesn't prevent it from being effective in the process of unifying the world.

Gao Yu's bold move this time naturally had its own deeper meaning.

Thousands of gold to buy horse bones!
The goal remains the same: to set an example and establish a benchmark, ensuring that all the soldiers on this expedition know about this matter!

This was meant to provoke the more senior soldiers.

These raw recruits can do it all, and they are even more valiant than them. How can they be outdone?
Similar to Huang Kuang and others, the new recruits who were later incorporated into the Fubing (府兵) also had similar thoughts.

We all receive the same training, we both carry one head on two shoulders, so if you can do it, why can't I?
Besides.

Gao Yu also had fine wine and good meat brought over.

"Somebody come!"

Liu Yi and the others brought over several ceramic bowls, poured the fine wine into them, and handed them to Huang Kuang and the others.

Gao Yu also held a ceramic bowl, raising it high.

"Come! I'd like to offer you a toast!"

"Once the enemy is defeated, I will come back to drink the victory wine with my men!"

Wang Sizheng observed the entire process.

Merit must be rewarded and wrongdoing must be punished. Clear distinction between reward and punishment is the mark of a great general!

Hou Yuan, oh Hou Yuan.

If you underestimate the fighting power of Shandong soldiers because you think they have never experienced war, you will likely suffer a bitter defeat in this battle.

The news quickly spread throughout the military camp.

As Gao Yu was making his usual rounds in the military camp, he looked at the young faces with eyes full of longing for merit.

They were all eager to set off and engage the enemy in open battle.

Only through field battles can one achieve great merit and quickly complete upward social mobility.

He knew then that he was destined for a great victory in this battle!
at night.

Liu Yi hurriedly entered the main tent and handed a letter to Gao Yu.

Gao Yu took it apart to take a look.

The content is brief, but it conveys an important message!

Hou Yuan couldn't sit still and wanted to take the initiative. He was gathering a large army to prepare to confront him.

"it is good!"

Gao Yu was genuinely afraid that Hou Yuan would cower in the city.

He and Erzhu Rong were both racing against time.

The competition is about who can eliminate the enemy in front of them first and then quickly send reinforcements.

Gao Huan should be able to hold out for a while longer, but I also need to find a way to quickly deal with Hou Yuan and then lead my troops westward to aid Gao Huan.

"Pass on my military order to increase the number of scouts and patrols sent out to gather as much intelligence as possible."

"Then summon the generals of the army to see me!"

(End of this chapter)