At the end of the month, a rare heavy snow covered the entire valley. Suddenly, everything seemed to have stopped.
The forest around the valley was crunched by the heavy snow. From time to time, a large piece fell, and the branches broke immediately. The frightened flock of birds standing among them flew to the south ~
Looking from the top of the mountain in the distance, there were messy footprints left in the open space around the wooden castle in the valley, which were left by the hunters who got up early and went into the mountains to hunt.
As the center of the valley, the wooden castle is easily identifiable. Since this was a temporary residence built by Cooper for the lord of the valley, Art, the surrounding fences are still made of logs. Although it is a bit crude, it is still quite strong.
The roof of the wooden castle was covered with a lot of snow, and the protruding chimney was emitting wisps of blue smoke...
The "new area" near the wooden castle is where the nobles of the valley live. All the people living here are high-ranking officers of the Welsh Legion and civil affairs officials.
These houses are slightly lower than the wooden castle in the valley, and extend to the surroundings with the wooden castle as the center. Although it is not as luxurious as the wooden castle, it is still exquisite.
At noon, a two-story house made of stone and wood was bustling with people drinking wine and drinking wine. Spencer, the baggage officer of the Welsh Regiment, was entertaining some friends at his home.
Nowadays, most of the first group of people who went on the expedition with Ate have become officers above the company captain of the legion, and the ones who are worse off are also the flag captains.
Now it is winter, with heavy snowfall all over the sky, and the army has entered a state of hibernation. Soldiers took turns on vacation, and low-ranking officers were rushed to the officer academy to receive academic education. Senior officers like Spencer were able to enjoy rare rotational leave.
Hence, Spencer called several legion officers, civil affairs officer Scott, construction officer Lawrence, and caravan chief steward Salter to the newly built mansion to drink and reminisce.
After a few glasses of wine, everyone became very enthusiastic and their faces turned red. From the fireplace nearby, the sound of sparks exploding could be heard from time to time.
"Spencer," the company deputy commander Bangeda said after burping, "I invested a thousand pfennigs in the caravan the year before last. Now, guess how much I have earned?"
After speaking, Bangeda grabbed a handful of peas from the bowl and stuffed them into his mouth, chewing them with gusto.
"Five hundred pfennig?"
Spencer held out five fingers.
「That’s not right!」
Bangada waved his hand.
"A thousand?"
Scott asked again.
Bangeda shook his head, "Two thousand!"
Everyone looked at Bangeda in surprise, regretting that they had invested too little money in the caravan. Only Salt smiled and said nothing, looking at the others quietly.
"Steward Salt, it's all thanks to your skill in running the caravan. Otherwise, how could I have earned so much for nothing~"
Bangada was all smiles, feeling proud of his wise move.
"Bangeda, you are flattered."
Sart said lightly.
"Oh, what a pity!"
Scott sitting aside sighed.
"Scott, what's wrong?"
"My lord has decided to cancel the participation of army soldiers and officers in the management of the caravan."
"What?"
Banganda suddenly became anxious.
"Bangda, listen to what I have to say." Scott picked up the wine glass and took a sip, wiping the remaining juice from the corners of his mouth.
"Although the army will no longer participate in business from now on, the earl has also reserved a part of the interests in the caravan for everyone. At the end of the year, you can get part of the dividend according to the size of the battle. This part of the money is separate from the battle reward."
Several officers looked at each other with a slight smile on their lips.
"Your Earl is still thoughtful."
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A few days later, the weather began to clear up and the snow gradually melted. The river flowing through the edge of the valley also began to thaw and flow into the distance. As the snow melted, the temperature did not rise at all, but became even colder.
Although the weather is cold, the officers and soldiers of the Welsh Regiment are warm in their hearts.
Yesterday, the legion held a military meeting and decided to publish the military merits of everyone in the Succession War today, and the military rewards were also distributed to everyone.
The soldiers worked hard for several months, and finally they were able to reap the fruits of profit.
According to the final decision of the military meeting, the rewards are divided into battle military merits and rear rewards.
The main targets for military merit are officers and soldiers at all levels of the Welsh Army. Rewards for the rear are mainly for the performance of civil affairs personnel in logistics.
Among them, Odo and Angus were promoted to leading barons (focusing on military affairs, with fewer fiefs) in terms of military achievements. In addition to the original fiefdom, each was awarded a manor in Tyniec County, which could be named after their own surname. Since the two of them are high-ranking officers of the Welsh Legion and are often away fighting or busy with legion affairs, the estate can be entrusted to the civil administration for management.
In addition, each of them will be rewarded with gold coins worth ten thousand pfennigs and a luxurious mansion near the wooden castle in the valley, which will be built by the people responsible for the civil affairs. It will be handed over to two people upon completion.
Kazak and Bas were promoted to Knights of the Square Banner, and were each rewarded with a luxurious mansion in the county, and each received a reward of 5,000 pfennigs.
Felix, the captain of the Sarp Company, maintained his original baronetcy and officially entrusted the Sarp Territory to him, becoming the de facto master of the Sarp Territory. At the same time, a reward of 10,000 pfennigs was given.
Baron Antayas maintained his original title and formally entrusted him with Andermatt Castle and a surrounding village, with a reward of 5,000 pfennigs.
The other company captains and officers such as Colin, Weitz, Spencer, Bangda, Andrew, Tredok and others were promoted to one level of title and were rewarded with a small and medium-sized manor in the county. At the same time, the reward ranged from 3,000 to 5,000 pfennigs depending on the size of the military merit.
The flag captain-level officers at the lower level, such as Rigg and others, were promoted to one level and awarded the title of knight. At the same time, the rewards ranged from 2,000 to 3,500 pfennigs.
Office officers with significant military exploits at the grassroots level (those who have become knight attendants) are promoted to apprentice knights. The reward ranged from one thousand pfennigs to two thousand pfennigs.
Those who have made great achievements among the soldiers will be promoted to knight squire, and will be rewarded with rewards ranging from 500 to 1,000 pfennigs.
Hand reward.
Cooper, the chief civil officer, was promoted to the title of baronet and was rewarded with a large manor in the county. At the same time, he was rewarded 10,000 pfennigs.
Scott, the warden, was promoted to an honorary knight for his meritorious service in leading the army to guard the valley. He was given a small manor and a reward of three thousand pfennigs.
Constructor Lawrence was also promoted to an honorary knight and was rewarded with several pieces of fertile land. At the same time, a reward of fifteen hundred pfennigs was given.
Other civil affairs officials no longer have fiefdoms, and receive rewards ranging from 500 to 1,000 pfennigs according to their merits.
In addition, Salt, the commercial steward, maintained his original title and received a reward of five thousand pfennigs. Other caravan stewards were rewarded with rewards ranging from 500 to 2,000 pfennigs according to merit.
With rewards comes punishments.
In addition to the officers, soldiers and civil officials who were rewarded in the Battle of the Successor, Yat will also behead the deserters who fled and were detained and brought back by the military law team during the Battle of the Successor to suppress military law.
In addition, due to the increasing number of civil affairs personnel, some corrupt officials also appeared. Art followed the same example and beheaded everyone as a punishment and as a warning to everyone.
After the military merit awards were implemented, the valley was lively for several days. Many officers and soldiers traveled between the county tavern and the Moulin Rouge with money in mind, enjoying the rare benefits after the war.
Some soldiers with families took the reward money home, or renovated their houses, and bought farm tools, livestock, food and meat for their families. Or ask the craftsmen in the valley to build yourself a pretty good wooden house.
In this battle, Bury, as the captain of the squad, received the largest reward among the many grassroots officers and soldiers, reaching 1,000 pfennigs. At the same time, he became a squadron leader as he wished.
After receiving the reward, Bury did not go to the tavern to have fun or hang out with women as before.
This time, he took the reward money and went to the civil administration to buy a homestead in a village in the valley. Then he took the certification documents issued by the civil affairs and hired several craftsmen to build him a small house made of stone and wood as a place for him to settle down.
Him After arranging the construction of a house in Emma's tavern next to the wooden castle in the valley, Bury did not forget his old friendship and called his friend Hans and his chief Rigg to talk about the past together.
"Come, Brother Hans, Commander Rigg, I'll toast you. Thank you both for taking care of me in the army. Do it!"
The three of them drank it all in one go.
"Berry, why do I feel that the wine this time is different from the drinks you invited us to drink in the past."
Rige wiped his chin, with a long aftertaste in his mouth.
Bury quickly stood up and filled their glasses.
"Burry, I heard that you have been studying cultural knowledge at the Military Academy during this time~"
Bury smiled, and after swallowing the stew in his mouth, he said: "That's right, I, Bury, am running for the position of flag captain."
"How come I heard that you are always moving around on the stool, like a worm~"
Hans joked.
"Hahaha, I'm not used to this yet."
Berry scratched his head, looking naive.
Seeing that Bury was so motivated now, Reg couldn't help but sigh: "Well done, Bury! Come on, I wish you will become the flag captain of the legion as soon as possible. Cheers!"
The three of them raised their glasses and drank together, and laughter from several people could be heard from time to time in the tavern.
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A few days later, Yate organized high-ranking officers of the legion to reorganize the army system.
According to the previous plan, the First Division of the Welsh Army still maintained its original organization. Odo remained as division commander of the 1st Division. Kazak kept his original position unchanged, acting as the sub-regiment leader and responsible for daily training.
The Southern Xinjiang Garrison Corps became independent and was no longer called the Second Division of the Wells Corps. It is divided into Tyniec County City Garrison Company, Sapp Company, and Andermatt Fort Company. Its current responsibility is mainly to protect southern Xinjiang. Once there is a combat mission, he will go out with the army as the reserve force of the first division of the Welsh Army.
The Valley Garrison Regiment was reorganized into the Wells Provincial Garrison Regiment, with a quota of 300 men (the patrol, the border outpost garrison, and several art-directed garrison troops in Tyniec County were classified into the Wells Provincial Garrison Corps, and the Marciburg Company was included in this regiment). The main responsibility of the Wells Provincial Garrison Corps is to maintain public security in the province, guard against foreign enemies, and suppress bandits.
In addition, the Western Territory Guard Corps was formed and based in Bona City. The garrison totaled 500 people, with the core of the former Welsh Army soldiers. Responsible for guarding the Western Territory and maintaining the security and stability of Bona City. Otto is the acting leader.
In addition, Yate also reorganized the military structure.
Establish the position of an inspector (similar to a political commissar), who is responsible for supervising whether officers at all levels of the corps exercise their powers within the scope of their duties. Once you discover any behavior that exceeds your authority or engages in malpractice for personal gain, report it to the commander of the army, Art. Art will organize a military meeting to punish the relevant people.
The original military judges and ideological and political officers were under the supervision of the supervisory officer, assisting the supervisory officer in supervising whether officers and soldiers at all levels violated military law. The military judge also administered the punishment.
The censor is lower than the army chief at the same level and is the second-in-command. He is only responsible for supervising military officers at all levels and has no authority to mobilize troops. The military salaries of the censors and subordinate officers are also paid by the civil administration.
At the same time, the Welsh Provincial Military Affairs Department (composed of the General Staff Department, the Operations Department, and the Transport Department) and the Government Affairs Department (composed of the Department of Tunnel Affairs, the Department of Commerce, the Department of Public Works, the Department of Workshops, the School Department, and the Medical Department) were established. The Ministry of Military Affairs and the Ministry of Civil Affairs were both under the orders of Art, with Cooper serving as the Governor of Government Affairs, and Art himself concurrently serving as the Governor of Military Affairs.
The staff department is composed of senior officers above the deputy commander of the regiment, the operations department is composed of senior officers above the company captain, and the baggage department is still managed by Spencer.
The Ministry of Home Affairs under the government was headed by Scott, the Ministry of Commerce was managed by Salter, the former construction officer Lawrence headed the Ministry of Works, the Workshop Department was managed by a senior craftsman selected by Cooper, the School Department was managed by the original senior teaching staff, and the Medical Department was headed by Thomas, the former army doctor.
The reason why Art is eager to build a complete civil and military system is that, in addition to facilitating management, he must establish the institutional management framework of Wells while Flanders is still worrying about the recovery and construction of the new princely state. Based on his knowledge of Flanders, the newly appointed Marquis of Burgundy will definitely send people later to participate in the construction of the military and civil administration systems in Wales. As a result, Art will inevitably be hampered by others.
Now that the military and civil affairs framework has been set, even if Flanders sends people to intervene and monitor, Art can find any reason to send these people away.
Now that everything is settled, the next step is to use the entire province’s efforts to develop production and commerce in Wales based on the existing foundation and framework.
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In March of spring, the snow gradually melts and the weather slowly warms up. Across Wales, preparations are already underway for spring plowing.
The large amount of agricultural tools and materials brought back by the Yat's caravan have been distributed to the people of the valley under the arrangements of the civil administration.
After a harsh winter, the new province of Wales is gradually coming to life.
Other previously uncultivated land in the county has been renovated and fertilized, and seeds will be sown in the coming spring plowing season. During the autumn harvest season, it will bring multiple returns to the owner of this land.
The wasteland south of the Gongfang District has also been gradually reclaimed under the organization of the civil affairs. From then on, the large areas of fertile land south of the valley would become the grain-producing areas of Wales. Residential areas, commercial areas, and workshop areas will gradually be built along the way...
Once the construction of the south side of the valley is completed, Art will reach out further south. There is his former home and the memories of his youth...