The Three Great Han Dynasties: Awaken Liu Bei with a scolding; you weave mats and sell sandals.

"The position of garrison commander?"

Zhao Yun's eyes were filled with complex emotions; he truly hadn't expected to be appointed as an official so easily.

His previous path was to first be recommended as a filial and incorruptible official, and then be recommended again, so that he could be qualified as an official in the imperial court.

Although such rumors had already circulated among the group of volunteers when they went to Bohai County to sell salt, Zhao Yun had not taken them to heart, but now they had come true.

It does seem a bit unreal.

However, Zhao Yun would not let this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity slip by, so he immediately cupped his hands and replied, "This humble general will certainly not fail in his mission and will not let down the kindness of the Liu family."

Upon hearing this, Liu Zongran revealed a satisfied smile.

He also held Zhao Yun in high regard.

Previously, Zhao Yun had secretly rescued the child within the group.

He did not inform Liu Hong.

Young people should always be given more opportunities.

……

"Using the Qi Observation Technique consumes 100 points of Luck!"

Name: Zhao Yun

Age: Sixteen

[Aura: Gold]

[Destiny: Harmonious and unassuming, blessed with military fortune, possessing wisdom and resourcefulness, and with unwavering loyalty and courage.]

Liu Hong narrowed his eyes slightly.

Zhao Yun's fate has changed again, from "long-lasting military fortune" to "prosperous military fortune".

It seems that there is still a lot of potential to be tapped in Zhao Zilong of Changshan. Perhaps it is not impossible for him to become a general leading troops in the future, or even the commander of the three armies.

Liu Hong nodded secretly, then turned his gaze to the elite soldiers and followers in Liu Garden who had been included in the system.

Name: Zhao Qingshan

Age: 25

[Qi Yun: Thick White]

[Destiny: A battle-hardened soldier, sharp and valiant, loyal and brave in protecting his lord, always accompanied by weapons.]

Seeing this, Liu Hong nodded again, but smiled wistfully to himself.

Another one surnamed Zhao.

The reputation of the Cui family of Qinghe is indeed well-deserved.

Everything unfolded exactly as Cui Yan had predicted earlier at the Liu family's private school.

If Liu Hong hadn't secretly intervened, Zhao Yun would probably not be the commander of the militia in the eyes of the Liu family today, but merely the strongest among the elite militia, nothing more than the elite of the elite.

However, the assistance it can bring to the Liu family is actually quite limited.

However, his elder brother Zhao Feng was completely different. He was moderate in his temperament, but single-minded and devoted himself to what he believed in.

Therefore, Zhao Feng had already temporarily left Liu's private school when the volunteer group set off half a month ago.

He has now returned, and he is not alone.

He even brought along many able-bodied men from the Zhao family in Changshan Zhending County, all to pledge allegiance to the Liu family of Zhuojun and to Liu Hong, the new ruler.

One person's strength is limited; the strength of many people is limitless.

From this perspective, Zhao Feng's actions are indeed far superior to those of his younger brother, Zhao Yun.

Boom boom boom! ! !

Suddenly, the sound of gongs and drums resounded loudly around the armory.

Upon hearing this, the newly arrived followers looked bewildered, then fiddled with their fingers to calculate the time, before breaking into joyful smiles. Some even whispered, "It's already the beginning of the month again. Time to go out for a meal and send some money home."

As the saying goes, those who accomplish great things should be rewarded.

Since they were loyal followers of the Liu family, how could the Liu family of Zhuojun not pay them a reward?

The contract had been established long ago that the first day of each month would be the day to pay wages.

Inside Liu Garden's warehouse, the jars of silver coins that had just been stored there were strung together and neatly arranged in trays and drawers.

"Brother, what are you doing?"

Zhao Yun glanced at the two long lines in front of the warehouse courtyard on the far left of the armory and couldn't help but ask a question.

"They should have received their money."

Zhao Feng grinned, his face beaming with joy.

The words had barely left his lips.

The clerk distributing the pay checked the accounts in his hand, glanced at the waist token handed to him, then nodded slightly and announced loudly, "Elite soldier Zhao Qingshan, five shi of grain and five hundred coins, to be distributed today."

With the clerk's nod, Zhao Qingshan, a simple and honest smile on his face, shouldered the five loads of grain, hung the five hundred coins he was holding on his arm, and strode away with a big smile on his face.

During the Guanghe era, there was no specific allocation of military pay within the Han Dynasty, but there was a general standard.

Even the elite troops of the imperial court only received three dan of grain and four hundred coins per month.

Within the Liu family, these people, though nominally elite soldiers, are not currently in any real danger.

They did not have to fight against the Xianbei, Wuhuan tribes or bandits on the battlefield, so the danger was naturally greatly reduced.

Thus, this treatment is extremely generous and can definitely be considered the best choice among ordinary people.

"Next."

The clerk was calling out from the front, but this time it was a clerk from another team: "Auxiliary soldier Mo Taichong, two shi of grain, two hundred coins."

The treatment of elite soldiers and auxiliary soldiers is vastly different.

The elite troops were Liu's reserve force, ready to fight for Liu at any time; the auxiliary troops were the kind of troops that supported the counties and kingdoms. Although they were not responsible for the wars of the dynasty, they were responsible for transporting grain and building fortifications.

Most importantly, they were not included in the Emperor's panel, so they were paid according to the standards for auxiliary soldiers.

Without rules, nothing can be accomplished.

The treatment of auxiliary soldiers and elite soldiers is different, so that the soldiers can strive to become elite troops.

Today, in addition to these volunteers and soldiers, even the garrison commander Zhao Yun, the teacher of Liu's private school Cui Yan, and the servants in the mansion all receive silver.

This is a considerable expense for the Liu family of Zhuojun every month, but it is a necessary part of the process.

For example, the extravagance of the Jia family's Grand View Garden in "Dream of the Red Chamber," as well as the filth and wastefulness in the East and West Mansions, are not necessarily true.

The key is to reverse the cause and effect, and vice versa.

It was because the Jia family lost power that they ended up with all the people in the mansion being displaced, not because of their extravagance. Even if they were not extravagant today, they might not be able to maintain their power in the future.

"Momentum" is the core; "wealth" is nothing more than a trivial matter in the face of this grand trend.

The same principle applies to the Liu family of Zhuojun today.

……

Zhao Feng did not collect the money. Instead, he went to Liu Hong and bowed, saying, "My lord, nearly three hundred members of the Zhao family from Changshan Zhen Ding have arrived today."

"Please, my lord, take me in and make room for me."

Zhao Feng adopted an extremely humble posture. Even though it was an agreement that had already been made by both parties, he still took another step back, showing utmost respect.

The Zhao family of Changshan Zhending and the Liu family of Zhuoxian before them seem to be very similar, but in fact they are quite different.

Not every member of the aristocratic class was as generous as Liu Hong; many were petty and calculating.

The development of the Zhao clan of Changshan Zhending has reached a bottleneck. Without any major opportunities, they can only climb up the ranks little by little, just like the local gentry in other parts of the country.

Only when a great figure emerges from the family can the family be considered to be leading the family to prosperity; otherwise, it is already difficult to maintain the current situation of the family.

How could I possibly ask for more?

But as the saying goes, things in this world are like rowing against the current; if you don't advance, you fall behind.

If they do not seek change and survival, they will inevitably decline in the future, falling from a county-level family to a township, with an even bleak future.

This is precisely why Zhao Feng was able to return to the Zhao family of Changshan Zhen Ding alone, and then lead three hundred strong men when he returned again.

Liu Hong's status as a member of the Han imperial family, along with his title of Marquis of Weining, is enough to explain everything.

The Liu family of Zhuojun has surpassed the Zhao family of Zhending County, Changshan. It would be wise for the Zhao family of Zhending County, Changshan, to be on good terms with them.

"Thank you for your trouble, Zishan."

Liu Hong smiled gently and kindly.

Upon hearing this, Zhao Feng bowed again, his manners not only meticulous but also extremely respectful.

Liu Hong nodded again. At this moment, he had made his decision and silently recited in his mind: "Issue Zhao Feng as the Assistant Magistrate of a county, in charge of documents, prisons, and participating in government affairs. Costs 700,000 points of luck!"