After a short pause, he continued: "More than 30,000 strong men before and after Shili Xuanfu Division sacrificed their lives for the Ming Dynasty. As the emperor of the Ming Dynasty, how could I let their sacrifices be in vain?"

Qin Liangyu said: "What does your Majesty mean?"

"Old General Qin, please move the entire Shili Xuanfu Division here." Chongzhen said solemnly, "Move the more than 30,000 broken families to the Dongting Lake area. After moving here, the widows can recruit local men as their husbands, or I can

It’s okay to arrange a son-in-law for them, but they will all be changed to their original husband’s surname and then serve as soldiers of Huguang Town and Tai Town.”

Ethnic minorities are less poisoned by feudal ethics and are not so resistant to remarriage.

"Every favor will be rewarded as a soldier. Twenty-five acres of land will be awarded. All official taxes and miscellaneous taxes and a small amount of silver will be exempted."

After a pause, Chongzhen continued: "I believe that there will be many men willing to marry as sons-in-law. If so, not only will the incense of the more than 30,000 white-pole soldiers be continued, but the more than 30,000 orphans they left behind will also have a future.

Although the place where I was raised by Xuan Fu Si has changed, his loyal and brave style will definitely be passed down."

"Your Majesty, I would like to thank you for your grace on behalf of the more than 30,000 dead men."

Qin Liangyu choked with sobs and said, "It's worth their while for them to receive such grace from the Holy One, even if they die."

While talking, Qin Liangyu knelt down towards Chongzhen. She was really moved by Chongzhen's arrangement. Has there ever been an emperor so considerate of his soldiers since ancient times?

"Old General Qin, please get up quickly." Chongzhen quickly helped Qin Liangyu up.

Asking an old man in his seventies to kneel down and worship him will really shorten his life.

After a pause, Chongzhen said again: "Old General Qin, I have one more thing to ask of you."

Qin Liangyu had already guessed Chongzhen's inner thoughts and asked: "Does the Holy Spirit want the old minister to guard Huguang?"

"Exactly." Chongzhen nodded and said, "Although Old General Qin, you are not a civil servant, you have made great achievements in the Ming Dynasty. No one dares to say anything if you are appointed to supervise Huguang's military affairs."

"I am willing to guard Huguang for the Ming Dynasty."

Qin Liangyu solemnly said: "Moreover, I can guarantee to the Holy One that as long as I am still alive, there is no need to worry about the rebellion of the chieftains in western Hunan and Western Hubei. I can destroy them without the imperial court sending troops."

"Very good." Chongzhen said happily, "With Old General Qin guarding Huguang, I have nothing to worry about."

"But, Your Majesty, I am already old after all." Qin Liangyu sighed, "Seventy years are rare in human life, and I am already seventy-two this year. I am truly in my twilight years, and no one knows how many more years I can live."

After a pause, Qin Liangyu continued: "If your Majesty is really considerate of my veteran, he will let Li Xiangjun be promoted from the general of Xuzhou Aid and Suppression to the deputy general of Huguang Town. My veteran will definitely do his best to cultivate her."

"Let Li Xiangjun be promoted to deputy general of Huguang?" Chongzhen frowned when he heard this.

"Old General Qin, are you so optimistic about Li Xiangjun? Do you really think she is qualified for the position of deputy general?"

There is an essential difference between a general and a deputy general, because a general does not have the right to lead troops independently, but a deputy general, also the deputy commander-in-chief, has the opportunity to independently lead troops on expeditions.

"Your Majesty, Li Xiangjun has a very high level of understanding and is definitely a capable general."

Qin Liangyu also thought twice about this. Several of her nephews from her natal family were only middle-aged, and her two grandsons were even more unworthy. If she wanted to maintain the wealth of the Qin family and the Ma family, it fell to Li Xiangjun.

Therefore, Qin Liangyu did not hesitate to use all resources to help Li Xiangjun get on the horse.
Chapter completed!