Chapter 49 clearly

Liu Feng did not say his hidden worries on the spot. After all, Ma Jian has shown his military training talent. The loopholes he can think of may not be unthinkable with Ma Jian's ability. Instead of expressing doubts again, he might as well wait and see what happens first.

General Ling Rushan, since Liu Feng promised to give a tooth sacrifice to the soldiers on the spot, naturally he could not keep his word. So the next day, Liu Feng ordered the gang to slaughter a few fat sheep, each distributed a few catties of mutton, and stewed more than a dozen pots of broth by the way. More than 100 qualified people enjoyed a big meal happily.

In this era of poor supplies, it is not easy to be a soldier and eat. Just like Cao Shen has been working in the field in the north for more than ten years, it seems to have solved the problem of grain and fodder, but the elite soldiers under him usually use only some coarse grains that are not very refreshing. After a few days, he may be able to eat a meal of fine grain. As for "luxury goods" such as wine and meat, we have to wait to win and get rewards, or to sew for the Spring Festival.

Being able to eat a meat meal is indeed a great gift for the soldiers.

As Liu Feng expected, Ma Zhen's method of buying the hearts of soldiers has just begun. For three days in a row, he held an emergency gathering every night. For the soldiers who completed the assembly in the three-way drum, he would enjoy a meal of meat as usual the next day.

The effect of doing this is naturally obvious. In the eyes of the soldiers, in addition to the majestic image, Liu Feng gradually established the image of loving soldiers, and the soldiers began to get close to him.

In addition, the soldiers have naturally redoubled their efforts to get rewards. In the past three days, in the daily emergency gathering, the number of unqualifications has decreased day by day. By the fourth day, the number has been reduced from the initial 70 or 80 to 120.

The effect is naturally gratifying, but Liu Feng's previous worries surfaced.

According to Ma Yu's practice, the hearts of the soldiers were bought, but the consumption was huge. Although Liu Qi supported him behind him, it would not take long for Liu Feng to be embarrassed to open his mouth to his brother again.

Even Cao Jian, who sits in half of the world, is afraid he can't afford to give their guards a meal of meat, not to mention Liu Feng.

On the night of the fourth day, when the emergency assembly was over, looking at the faces under the stage who were eager for rewards, Liu Feng was very entangled in his heart. It was not that he didn't want to give meat to the soldiers, but that he really couldn't afford it.

"Ma Junsi, do you follow the previous practice and then enjoy the meat?"

Liu Feng seemed to be asking Ma Yan casually, but he was secretly wink at him, hoping that he could understand his difficulties, but he could not show his reluctance in front of the soldiers.

Ma Yu's expression was flat, and he couldn't see if he would care, but he bowed to Liu Fengyi: "Son, can today's reward be announced by his subordinates?"

Although the previous ideas were made by Ma Yu, he all for the purpose of establishing the kindness of Liu Feng, the general, so Liu Feng was asked to do it in person to reward this kind of appearance in public.

But today, he suddenly wanted to come by himself. Liu Fengxin knew that Ma's move must have another intention, so he said, "Well, then you can come."

Ma Yu nodded, walked to the stage, looked around at the soldiers under the stage, cleared his throat, and said loudly, "The eldest prince announced that from today, the staple food of the three meals will be changed to fine grain, and the meat meal will be changed to one meal every three days."

The troops under the stage were originally looking forward to eating meat tomorrow, and waited for the announcement and cheered. At this time, after listening to Ma Yu's words, they were a little surprised.

However, although there was no surprise, the soldiers were also satisfied. It should be known that the staple food they usually eat is basically coarse grains. They can only eat a meal of fine grain every few days. Now they eat fine grains for three meals a day, and add one meal of meat for three days. In this way, the eldest son Liu Feng is much better for them than the prince Liu Qi. It's too late for them to be happy, and there is no one who is insatiable.

"Thank you, Grandpa."

"The eldest son treats us very well."

"The little ones are willing to serve the eldest son."

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The soldiers under the stage were either generous or excited, all expressing their gratitude and support to Liu Feng.

Ma Yan looked back at Liu Feng. Of course, he asked Liu Feng if he was satisfied with the reward he announced.

Of course, Liu Feng is satisfied. His soldiers and horses are only 200. He can't afford to eat meat every day. It's no problem to eat meat for three days. As for staple food, fine food, it is much more cost-effective than expensive meat, and he originally planned to do so, and of course he would not object to it.

Liu Feng nodded slightly, but just as Ma Yu turned around, Liu Feng saw a trace of strangeness in his eyes. He immediately realized that Ma Yu's method was not so simple, and there must be a good show next.

Ma Zhen turned around, and his calm expression suddenly surged with waves. His eyes burst into solemnity and said harshly, "The eldest prince governs the army, and the rewards and punishments have always been clear. After giving you three days, there are still people who dare not to obey the military order, which is really unlerable. Come on, drag down those guys who couldn't gather, and each of them beat 20 military sticks!"

That's true.

At this moment, what echoes in Liu Feng's mind is still the Sun Tzu's Art of War: If the pawn is not punished by his relatives, he will not accept it, and if he does not accept it, it will be difficult to use it; if the pawn has been personally attached and can't be punished, it will not be used.

Previously, because these two hundred people were under the command of new income, if they were tortured, not only could not achieve the effect of reorganization of military discipline, but would the soldiers be dissatisfied. But now, through the means of reward, the soldiers have gradually attached themselves. If they are still blindly indulged to them and only know the reward but do not know the punishment, although the soldiers' slogan is generous, they will still not obey if they really want to use them.

Therefore, Ma Zhen chose to torture those who violated the order at this time.

' The so-called kindness and punishment, reward and punishment, is not just a simple giving and punishment. If there is no smart means, it will be a return. Well, Ma Zhen, I really didn't see him wrong.

When Liu Feng secretly praised himself, the ten or twenty people below had been pressed to the ground, took off his trousers and hit the military stick.

Among these people, there are many people who were tired of eating meat a few days ago. They thought that they would not be punished if they were late. They just ate a meal of meat just for a light taste. Unexpectedly, they thought that Shangfeng suddenly changed their policies, and they were self-eating.

For a moment, the board cracked on the meat, and a wailing echoed over the military camp. The soldiers who silently watched were all frightened and fearful.

Looking at the frightened soldier under the stage, Liu Feng's heart was extremely happy. It seemed that with the help of a horse, it didn't take long for him to have a loyal iron-blooded soldier.

Liu Feng's optimism was a little premature. Next, the sudden arrival of an uninvited guest disrupted Liu Feng's plan.

It was his uncle Mi Fang who arrived in Lushan, and seven hundred soldiers and horses under his command. In addition, he also brought a hand order from Guan Yu to take over the Lushan camp, but ordered Liu Feng to obey his restraint.