Zhang Han felt a feeling of emotion in his heart.

These things would not have appeared on the grassland without their own appearance. These simple and strong soldiers might have been ordinary farmers in Datong Mansion, coachmen, porters, and rogues, and rogues. They might have been struggling to survive in the late Ming Dynasty and survived in the troubled times.

During the Shunzhi period, Datong was besieged by the Qing army, and finally broke the city and massacred the city on a large scale. If it weren't for itself, these people might have died under the sword of the rioters.

Of course, if there were no one, this large grassland would eventually be conquered by the Jurchens, and all tribes rushed to fall into the arms of the Jurchens.

After all, without external interference, there is no problem with language communication and similar living customs. The Jurchens and Mongols are still very easy to hook up and become traitors. The Mongols did not make any contribution after the Jurchens entered the pass, but their greatest contribution was to give up their territory. After the Jurchens had the help of the Mongols, they became an existence that officially threatened the Ming Empire. Before this, they could only be said to be a small country that was once in a corner, and no matter how strong the military strength was, they would not have the "power".

"The housework is done well, you all work hard."

Zhang Han did not check the food reserves of the baggage soldiers. It can be seen from their rosy faces and strong bodies. The bedding and tableware were washed very clean, and the floor covered with logs emitted the fragrance of wood. The environment was clean and hygienic. The soldiers were in good spirits, at least they did not have the annoyance and depression of being trapped in the deep grassland.

Zhang Han saw a bookcase in a corner of the dormitory of Datong Room, which was also the standard configuration for Hutchison Soldiers' room.

Every soldier must pass the literacy course. If he is interested in learning, he can start learning the primary culture course. Only by passing the course can he become an officer.

The same is true for baggage soldiers. Only after literacy is a qualified soldier. Each soldier has three chances to take the exam. He will only be officially included in the soldier team after passing the literacy course. Before this, he can only be considered a supplementary soldier and cannot enter the official soldier sequence.

From elementary corps to first-class, second-class, third-class, and then to sergeant chiefs, it is already very difficult for many ordinary soldiers. For many men with big and round waists, the hard physical training of Hutchison is nothing at all, and cultural courses are a mountain that lies ahead of them.

There may be many heroes and heroes blocked by cultural courses, just like Zhang Xianzhong. Although Zhang Han knew that he had an army of 100,000 in history, and the combat effectiveness of the Daxi Army was actually very strong. Later, Li Dingguo, who defeated Kong Youde and defeated the main force of the Eight Banners of Manchuria, killed a Manchuria prince, was a member of the Daxi Army.

The Daxi Army performed quite well after the Qing Dynasty entered the pass. Not only did it far exceed the combat effectiveness of the Ming army in the south, but it also left the remnants of the Dashun Army, which were also the peasant uprising army, far behind.

Zhang Xianzhong must be a very capable hero. During the rebellion from the late Ming Dynasty to the Chongzhen period, it was almost a world of beasts. He could quickly make a name for himself among a group of cruel people, become the leader of the rebel army with an older qualification than Li Zicheng, and survived many times of clearance, and his strength became stronger and stronger. It is certain that his skills and insight are superior, and he must have a very strong personality charm.

It can be said that if Zhang Xianzhong was not accidentally shot to death by an arrow while observing the battlefield, the history of the anti-Qing Dynasty in the late Ming Dynasty might have changed completely differently. At least Li Dingguo and Sun Kewang would definitely not be able to fight internally. The strength of the Daxi Army, which did not fight internally, would it be a step further. Will the reversal be completed... Who knows this?

Even such a hero can't be an officer within Hutchison. There is no way. Lao Zhang's cultural background is too poor, and he really doesn't want to learn.

Maybe Zhang Xianzhong could burst out with real power in desperate situations, but now Zhang Xianzhong lives very comfortable. As a guard of the Hunting Regiment, he also followed Zhang Han in the snow. After walking this time, he would probably be retained as one of the attendants.

Sometimes Zhang Han would call Lao Zhang over to chat when he was bored, and then he realized that Zhang Xianzhong was indeed extraordinary. He was not nervous about himself, talked freely, had strong language skills, and could even speak ordinary things. Sure enough, the reputation of a famous hero in history was not in vain. Even if Zhang Han knew what kind of virtue Lao Zhang was, sometimes he couldn't help but admire this rude and unruly guy.

When I saw these books in front of me, I thought of someone who was very troublesome to read books like Zhang Xianzhong. Zhang Han asked with a smile: "Do you have these books set up, or are you throwing them away after passing the literacy course?"

The official of the luggage team smiled and said, "Of course it's not a decoration. These are all pictures issued by the Publicity Bureau, which are specially prepared for us, the people guarding the pier. I heard that it is also very good to be released to the public, and everyone loves to read it."

After hearing this, Zhang Han took out a book to read it. It turned out to be a very exquisite painting novel. The book he took out is the Loyalty Water Margin, which has a very exquisite painting skill, but it seems to be slightly different from the painting style of the later villain's books. The lines seem to be inferior to those of later painters, but it is also quite good.

With the text and pictures and wonderful stories, it is indeed a good thing to relax and relieve boredom. Zhang Han flipped through a few pages and read it in. He put down the book and smiled at Wu Qi: "The Propaganda Bureau has done a good job."

"There are still several books that reflect my experience in fighting against the Tumot tribe and the adults' experience of suppressing bandits. They will be published soon."

As an attendant, Wu Qi still remembers these things very clearly.

Zhang Han smiled slightly, knowing that it was the credit of the Military Information Department's Propaganda Bureau. Zhang Yongan and others were really concerned about doing things. They could consider merging the propaganda department and the propaganda department of the Military Order Department to establish a propaganda department.

Zhang Han has always known that cultural propaganda work is very important. This is the advantage of time travelers. He has made good use of this advantage. Otherwise, where did his subordinates come from regardless of civil and military affairs or the respect and worship of the people in the territory? It is not impossible to exaggerate what he usually does and set up an absolutely tall image in people's hearts without any flaws. Zhang Han is perfect in terms of ability and morality. At least in propaganda, he is not a good thing to build him into the image of a saint in Western civilization, but it is quite necessary in Eastern civilization. People are always willing to follow a benevolent and kind-hearted master. Zhang Han's image has always been like this.

"Old Zhang, come and have a look." Zhang Han turned his head. Zhang Xianzhong was a company-level sergeant. He was no worse than a battalion official in the Hutchison system. He made many military achievements and had a status. Of course, he was qualified to follow Zhang Han.

After taking a book thrown by Zhang Han, Zhang Xianzhong turned a few pages and smiled at Zhang Han, "Sir, I think reading is interesting for the first time."

"Haha, it's the extreme, it's the extreme." Zhang Han said to Wu Qi: "Tell the military commander that this kind of book can become a literacy picture album, so it can be easier when setting up a literacy class for soldiers. It is fun and not too rigid."

"Yes, sir." Wu Qi agreed with a smile. He also liked these books very much. He looked interesting and almost couldn't bear to let go.

Zhang Han turned around and asked the baggage officer, and asked, "When will this pier be built?"

"We will come to garrison after half a month of construction."

"Oh, how long do you need to stay?"

"Four months." The team official replied: "I will change my defense when the snow will turn next year. We will directly switch to Shangyi Castle. Most of our family members live there, so it is easier to visit relatives."

Zhang Han nodded with satisfaction. The military commander has always been very humane in this regard. After the long-term garrison is completed, the soldiers' mentality and physical health will undoubtedly be very tired. Only the family can resolve this fatigue. Like the Ming army, soldiers who often cannot return home for several years, and even soldiers who flow to Liaodong do not want to see their families again. Now it is not a later generation. They can take more than ten or twenty hours of trains to take thousands of miles to Liaodong. For example, it takes two months to walk just by walking, and it has to be counted on the food expenses on the road, plus the diseases that may be caused by fatigue and local conditions.

It can be said that many soldiers have been separated from their families and gods since they became soldiers. At most, they have written letters or asked acquaintances to bring some items to comfort the homesick soldiers. There is no doubt that this has no effect.

Hutchison is different here. Every soldier will have annual leave once a year. Usually, they will give off a leave during long-term garrison or major project rotation. The soldiers will give a leave after a fierce battle, and then arrange a new rotation point depending on their family’s location. In addition to annual leave, soldiers and their families can also be asked to be together more.

Even the bloodthirsty hunters are very calm when they are with their families. Natural killers are unlikely to be willing to bring murderous aura to their families. Even a rough man like Zhang Xianzhong likes to take vacations. The hunters have a large residence near Xiaoheihe Fort. Zhang Xianzhong likes to fish on Xiaoheihe River when he is on vacation. The scenery there is beautiful, with woodland and grassland mixed there, and there are small mountains lying across the sky. The river is covered with water and plants, and the scenery is excellent. Fish are also easy to fish. In the evening, we use water plants to skewers into a bunch of fish, and go to a tavern to ask the shop to clean up and process it, and get a pot of soju. The day is gone.

No one doesn’t like a leisurely and relaxed life. Many people complain about Zhang Han’s overly generous welfare system, but only this very humane vacation system will no longer say anything. After all, no idiot will be in trouble with everyone, including himself.
Chapter completed!