12 Ch 09.2 Dead Valley (1/2)
MRE Ch 09.2
Kingdom had more than 30000 men in military service . Of them only about half could be mobilized and the rest protect different exit points and forts of the kingdom.
Those in border areas had also received the reorganization and new training manual.
In the palace , Military ground is filled with chattering crowds guessing changes being brought to them. Jake and his archer regiment were also present .
Jason came there and gave commanders the beastskin handouts. He had made Robert and Evans make this while he drew on ground.
” My dear comrades today is the day we will be taking our first step towards our goal to transform our kingdom.” said Jason and sat down in center.
Robert came up and announced ” The salary of soldiers will be increased according to training exercises devised by Milord. Those who pass all exercises will get 50 percent increase and those who do exceptional their salary will be doubled”
Robert stepped down to let the first dose of information be digested by them. When murmurings within the crowd stopped Evans came up.
” This is not all, the second change brought by his highness is for those who give their life on the battlefield for the kingdom.” as he said men became emotional as they had friends who never returned and their families could not get enough for living.
” His highness proposed to give full salary for one year and thereafter half salary to immediate family members only. Families of those brave men who had sacrificed themselves in previous battles for the kingdom, will also get half salary. What do you think? ” Evan announced the contents of beastskin in his hand.
Without any warning a deafening applause and cheering came
” Long live His highness”
” Long live the braves”
Was being chanted by soldiers, many of them felt touched by the prince's care and thoughtfulness.
Duke and Charles knew from the reaction of people that Jason had won hearts of kingdoms soldiers. They are happy to be part of this. ' masses once excited they will do anything for that person'
Arcanian was the first kingdom to announce such heartfelt policies. Military officials were impressed by Jason's gift for their subordinates.
Arcanian gave salaries as per norm in Tallus continent one silver per month but from now it will be between 1.5 to 2 silvers, based on their qualifications. This will motivate them to do better.
After the meeting, training of 15 thousands men who were here started . They were trained on cohorts and company levels mixed with other regiments.
All soldiers were impressed by archers and their deadly bows; they did not want to be on the receiving end. These arrows penetrate metal armor as if they are leather. With time and practice archers became more perfect with longbows.