But even so, it was merely papering over the cracks.
In order to save silver taels, "I" first cut the consolation money given to the families of soldiers who had died in battle over the years, leaving those who had sacrificed their lives for the country with insufficient clothing and food, their homes broken, and people dying, starving on the streets.
Later, the military pay at the front line was further reduced, with only 70% of the assigned pay doled out each month, leaving those soldiers unable to support their families, their wives and children forced to forage for wild vegetables to fill their stomachs.
Great General, you are a famous general of our nation. Tell me, is this not the situation in the army right now?
What is the morale of the soldiers now that they know they risk their lives for the country, only to end up like this? Do we still have people willing to fight on the front lines?"
Wei Yang looked at Meng Chenglin and interrogated him.
