Chapter Seventy-Five: The Ritual of Sending the Soul

It was the first time for both of them to see this all-black uniform, coupled with a somewhat odd but very beautiful wide-brimmed hat, with glittering ornaments on the neckline, shoulders, and cuffs. The cut is decent, and it looks extraordinarily slender and handsome.

Only then did the two understand why all the generals cut their hair short, and they thought they were imitating Cheng Yue to please him, but it turned out that this was not the case, but this suit was decided.

This military uniform is really beautiful!

Although the two are civil officials, they can't help but beat faster. I really want to have a set. Look closely, and be sure to imitate it when you go back! But these two men were completely amateurs in clothes, and they were not good at danqing, and they soon found that this matter was not so simple, so they had to give up the idea in frustration and only appreciate it from the sidelines.

They don't know what Cheng Yue is doing, it seems to be a tribute to someone, there are four or five hundred spirit cards, I don't know who they are?

Cheng Yue didn't have time to pay attention to them, he and the generals wore this suit for only one purpose. It is to send the coffins of more than 400 soldiers who died in battle back to their hometowns.

Someone shouted: "Raise the military flag!" A golden dragon flag with a red background was raised again.

The audience was silent, and everyone's face showed a sad look.

The two couldn't help but be very surprised, who was this mourning? I haven't heard of any big people passing away. Could it be that something happened last night?

Cheng Yue unfolded a sacrificial text, which he asked Yang Ting to write. The words are quaint and majestic.

Only then did the two of them understand that Cheng Yue's memorial here was only more than 400 ordinary soldiers who had died before, and there was no big man!

Both were deeply shocked.

Especially when he saw Cheng Yue read it, his eyes were red, and even his hands trembled a little. At first, the two of them felt a little ridiculous, but seeing the solemn expressions on the faces of Cheng Yue and the others, the two were unconsciously infected, and they only felt that a burst of hot tears was almost gushing out, and the sadness in their hearts was unexpectedly uncontrollable.

After Cheng Yue finished reading the sacrificial text, he led all the soldiers to bow to the more than 400 spiritual positions on the altar, and the surrounding sergeants all bowed down.

The two of them looked extremely abrupt, so they had to bow slightly with the crowd.

Cheng Gao shouted: "Spirit!" ”

The crowd dodged like a wave. Cheng Yue and the others all stood on both sides of the barracks entrance, maintaining the posture of holding military hats in their hands. The ordinary soldiers stood behind them, silent.

Hearses drove from the depths of the barracks, each coffin covered with a bright red military flag, and a five-clawed golden dragon that could only be used by the emperor was entrenched on it, shining brightly in the sun.

The hearse moved slowly, and wherever it went, all the sergeants bowed their heads, and all the veils on their heads were taken off and placed in their hands.

The two glanced at each other and quietly took off their heads. Originally, as scholars and officials of the Yuan Dynasty, they would not be willing to do this kind of thing. But for some reason, now they are doing it willingly, even for the sake of the enemy.

The hearse walked to the officer's office, and a regimental commander with white gloves stepped forward, held the coffin, and walked forward. Then came the second and third, all the generals solemnly supported the coffin forward, and the last coffin was supported by Cheng Yue and silently walked out of the door.

Heaven and earth were full of murderous aura, the two of them looked at Cheng Yue and the generals blankly, and looked at the initiator of this matter, Angier, who also held the coffin with a serious face, and walked to the side with his head down, I couldn't help but be a little incredible, what kind of scene is this?

After all walked out of the gate, Cheng Yue was in the middle, and the generals behind them lined up.

Cheng Yue shouted: "Brother, it's easy to go!" See you in the next life! ”

The whole army also chanted, and the sound of the tsunami shouted from the mountains.

The tears of the two finally couldn't hold back anymore, and they couldn't let others see them, so they quickly turned their faces sideways and lowered their heads to wipe them away quietly.

Cheng Yue led the soldiers to bow deeply again. Wait until the hearse is far away, and then slowly lift your body.

Someone shouted: "Salute! ”

All the soldiers saluted the military salute invented by Cheng Yue at the same time, and remained still until the hearse completely disappeared into the distance.

The two almost couldn't help but learn Cheng Yue to salute the military together, and this kind of emphasis on the honor of the soldiers made them extremely moved.

The status of the soldiers of the Song Dynasty was very low, and they were extremely restrained by civilian officials. When reading novels or dramas of that era, there are often such episodes, that is, how many miles are allocated to fill the army. Therefore, the army at that time was like a hodgepodge, there were all kinds of messy people, and those who were soldiers were also looked down upon, which was also one of the reasons why the combat strength of the Song army was affected.

And Cheng Yue is a professional soldier, and he attaches great importance to the sense of honor of soldiers. He understands that an army that does not respect itself and does not love itself cannot exert its maximum combat power. Therefore, he wants to reorganize the army, let the soldiers learn culture, make new military uniforms, and establish a sense of honor among soldiers.

After the subtle influence of this period of time, the soldiers finally had a new atmosphere, especially these two ceremonies to welcome and send the spirit, which subdued the hearts of the whole army, including the newly attached Yuan army, there were also many people who wept bitterly just now.

Cheng Yue's recruits will arrive tomorrow, and he will be mixed here again, so that the style of the army can be improved again.

After the send-off ceremony, all the troops returned to their camps in a neat line, and there was no noise at all. Tens of thousands of people disappeared in front of them almost instantly, and the two of them were shocked in their hearts, and they couldn't help but be more in awe of Cheng Yue.

Cui Bin quietly said to Chai Chun: "Lord Chai, the majority of the governors leading troops are indeed different, according to his method, it is easy to bring out the world's strong soldiers." ”

Chai Chun said: "It's not so simple to learn, this kind of practice can only be done by the metropolitan governor, and others are afraid that there will be criticism if they do it." ”

Cui Bin sighed secretly, of course he understood that what Chai Chun said was true.

The two returned to the Chinese military tent with Cheng Yue, and the sergeant went in to report, and Cheng Yue immediately let them in.

The two sides saluted, and Chai Chun said enviously: "The Metropolitan Governor's suit is really heroic!" According to this official, it is better for the governor to make a set of this dress and give it to the Great Khan and the Mongol princes, and everyone must be happy. ”

Cheng Yue said with a smile: "This is the uniform of my army, the Great Khan is really willing to wear it, of course I will not be stingy." So let's take some tailors with me, and make a modified set of civilian clothes for the Great Khan and the princes, and the military uniforms will be dispensed with. If the Great Khan likes it, the credit goes to Lord Chai and Master Cui. ”

When the two heard this, they were very happy and hurriedly thanked them.

Cheng Yue said: "The two adults must have advice here, please speak." ”

Chai Chun knew that Cheng Yue didn't like Rao Wanzi, so he said directly: "Governor Dadu, Prime Minister Boyan said that Lu Shikui and others came ashore from Raozhou, and Raozhou is not far from Chenzhou, so they can be given to Dadu Governor together." I don't know if the Metropolitan Governor is willing to give Prime Minister Boyan a face? ”

Cheng Yue's eyebrows twitched slightly, and he said, "Oh? If you want to give me an important place like Raozhou, you will have no place to stay in Jiangxi, and Prime Minister Boyan's sincerity is really full. ”

Chai Chun said: "The two countries have withdrawn their troops, as it should be. Jiangxi has given the whole thing, is there still one Raozhou? Boyan Cheng has great respect for the Grand Governor, and the Grand Governor must have seen it. These words have clearly pointed out that Boyan is using Raozhou to make amends to Cheng Yue, where can't Cheng Yue hear it?

Cheng Yue pondered for a long time and said: "Changzhou was slaughtered, all the people's belongings have been looted, my army has entered the city, there is no wealth and no food, how to feed and collect the people?" Prime Minister Boyan wants to give me a way. ”

Chai Chun and Cui Bin's hearts were tight again. They were already a little embarrassed when they talked to Boyan about Cheng Yue's request yesterday, and now Cheng Yue has put forward a new request, I wonder if Boyan will be angry when he hears it? Boyan's concession yesterday was extremely rare for him, if Boyan was really angry, would this matter change?

Of course, Cheng Yue saw the embarrassed expressions on their faces, and he didn't care about them, he just said lightly: "This is just a suggestion, not a condition, not a requirement, you just have to say it to Boyan when you go back." I repeat, whether this matter is successful or not, the matter of peace will not be affected in any way, and you do not need to worry. ”

When the two of them heard this, they couldn't help but smile bitterly. Cui Bin said cautiously: "I don't know if this suggestion of the Grand Governor is the last one or is there something else?" ”

Cheng Yue said: "That's all for the time being, I'll tell you if I think of anything." When the two countries negotiate peace, they always have to think more about each other, am I right? ”

Chai Chun had no choice but to say: "We will go back to report this matter to the prime minister, no matter what the result is, please be considerate of the metropolitan governor." These belongings are already in the hands of individuals, how can the prime minister get them to hand them over? Besides, the two countries were hostile at that time, if they handed over this time, who would fight desperately next time? The prime minister also has the difficulties of the prime minister. Since the two countries are fighting the war, we can persuade the governor to help him, and ask the governor to spare us. ”

Chai Chun, as the secretary of the Ministry of Rites, has never begged for mercy in such a low voice except in front of the Great Khan. It's always been righteous. This time, he really wants to reach an agreement immediately, he doesn't want to make any more extraneous branches in it, he can't afford to provoke both sides, and if he continues to rip it off, his credit will be less and less. He has a hunch that Cheng Yue's intentions are very big, and being dragged into this bureau by Cheng Yue will not benefit him at all, it is best to withdraw immediately, return to Dadu and hand over the order, and the merit will be complete, how good.

Cheng Yue looked at him incomprehensibly, pondered for a long time, and then smiled: "Since the adults have said so, I have to sell the adults a face, and the matter of grain and grass will be handed over to the adults, and this matter will end here." ”

When Chai Chun and Cui Bin heard this, they couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief, and their bodies suddenly felt a lot lighter. They looked at each other and were pleased. The big thing has been decided, and it can finally be delivered.

When they continue to do this errand, they always feel that their brains are a little insufficient, and they can finally stop worrying about it. As for the matter of grain and grass, it shouldn't be too difficult to convince Boyan.

Now that the matter has been settled, the atmosphere is naturally much better.