Chapter 36 Preparation for War
It was worthy of being a prime minister in another time and space. Zhang Jiuling only took two days to find out the general situation of Suye Town. From the third day, as the mayor of Suye Town, he began to assist the guards in handling daily affairs as the chief of Suye Town. Then, he spent another two days to sort out the scope of responsibilities between the departments. On the seventh day, Zhang Qian had to deal with a little less than the workload that Zhang Qian had to deal with.
After finally getting someone who can work and doesn't know how long the other party can work under his command, Zhang Qian certainly wouldn't be polite to Zhang Jiuling. He simply gave him the important task of preparing food and supplies for the expeditionary Turkic army. He focused all his energy to deal with the backlog of things in the army and weapons manufacturing.
"The teaching group, Lu Dechuan, He Guangsha and others who performed well in the Battle of Shiguo, were assigned to serve as brigade leader, team leader, and basically, according to their current positions, and were promoted to the next level. Other brothers who made military achievements and bravery in the Battle of Shiguo, whether they were originally part of the Suye Camp or the Xiliu Camp, were transferred to the teaching group and handed over to Zhang Si'an and his brigade leader to lead the new. Later, this matter became a routine."
His eyes quickly swept across the faces of the generals and civilians under his command, and Zhang Qian announced his decision loudly.
The teaching group system is effective, and the brothers of the teaching group have a sense of belonging to the Saiye Army than the Saiye Camp. Therefore, he is planning to treat the teaching group as his "Whampoa Military Academy". He does not expect to train several peerless generals, and at least gradually use several trained officers in the teaching group to replace the original grassroots of the Saiye Camp and the Xiliu Camp, so that the Saiye Army as a whole will move closer to the professional army in another time and space.
The captains and the soldiers all claimed that they were. No one had any objections. The army was a place to speak for their military achievements. Whoever could do it was all based on their performance on the battlefield. Although the Sailye Army was always in a state of expedition to the Shi Kingdom, the gap between other departments and the teaching groups, especially the divisions under the Lao Suoye Camp, could still be seen clearly by everyone.
If there is a gap, you must find a way to catch up. Otherwise, you will be further and further by the teaching team. With this achievement of expanding territory, Suoye Town has clearly entered the rising period. Whether it is Zhang Qian himself, or the generals and civil servants of Suoye Town, the future will be bright. At this time, if anyone who is singing falls out of the team or does not want to make progress, he will definitely regret it in the future.
"It will take about six days for Zhang Changshi to prepare the food, grass and supplies before the expedition. It will take about fifteen days from the marching of Suiye Town to Yanbo Prefecture." Not only did they want to bring the grassroots team commanders back to the furnace and build them, Zhang Qian did not intend to let them grow "freely" for officers above the lieutenant. After a pause, he whispered loudly, "In these twenty-one days, the chief and deputy chief and deputy chief and deputy chief and deputy chief and chief and deputy chief and chief and deputy chief and chief and deputy chief and chief and deputy chief and chief and deputy chief and chief and deputy chief and chief and deputy chief and chief and deputy chief and chief and deputy chief and chief and deputy chief and chief and deputy chief and chief and deputy chief and chief and deputy chief and chief and chief and deputy chief and chief and chief and deputy chief and chief and chief and chief and deputy chief and chief and chief and chief and chief and chief and chief and chief and chief and chief and chief and chief and chief and chief and chief and chief and chief and chief and chief and chief and chief and chief and chief and chief and chief and chief and chief and chief and chief and chief and chief and chief and chief and chief and chief and chief and chief and chief and chief and chief and chief and chief and chief and chief and chief and chief and chief and chief and chief and chief and chief and chief and chief and chief and chief and chief and chief and chief and chief and chief and chief and chief and chief and chief and chief and chief and chief and chief and chief and chief and chief and chief and chief and chief and chief and chief and chief and chief and chief and chief and chief and chief and chief and chief and chief and chief and chief and chief and chief and chief and chief and chief and chief and chief and chief and chief and chief and chief and chief and chief and chief and chief and chief and chief and chief and chief and chief and chief and chief and chief and chief and chief and chief and chief and chief and chief and chief and chief and chief and chief and chief and chief and chief and chief and chief and chief and chief and chief and chief and chief and chief and chief and chief and chief and chief and chief and chief and chief and chief and chief and chief and chief and chief and chief and chief and chief
"Yes!" The generals and school officials agreed in unison again. Some were ecstatic, while others were frowning.
Everyone can see the power of gunpowder bullets, fire dragon chariots and grenades. The guard commander ordered all the chief and deputy captains to learn to use these three magic weapons. Obviously, they will equip these three magic weapons to various regiments in large quantities. From then on, the brothers will inevitably be more wings.
However, when new weapons are popularized, some generals and school students' unique skills will lose their use. The combat method of the Sacred Ye Army will soon face a major change. If someone learns too slowly or is not adaptable, they will inevitably be replaced by rising stars.
"Also, after the captains of each regiment returned, they tried to select soldiers with high figures, strong strength and good at throwing from their respective commands and report to Secretary Luozhang. He was planning to form a single grenade team and use it as a surprise soldier in the future."
The answers were still neat, and the expressions on everyone's faces were still joyful and sad. The emergence of new soldiers could make the Sailing Ye Army stronger as a whole. However, soldiers with high height and strength were the core of their combat effectiveness no matter which team or which one they were in. Drawing them away in large quantities would inevitably affect the team's combat effectiveness.
"In recent days, the daily training of each regiment has not been relaxed. We must be fully armed every day and ride a horse for twenty miles. In the future, our army may not have too many tough battles to fight when expeditioning the Turks. However, it will definitely be very hard to rush on the road."
"Military discipline must be strict, but this garrison envoy emphasizes again. The punishment for soldiers must be passed through the Ming law during non-war periods. Execution of any soldier must be reported to the garrison envoy for review. Before the review is completed, the garrison envoy shall not act without hesitation, otherwise the punishment will be punished for the crime of killing innocent people."
"This expedition to the Stone Kingdom, the seized by each person can be concentrated on selling it at Liushen Commercial Bank. Or sold it to other vendors in the city, whoever has the things in his hands, whoever decides it himself, including the price of the sale."
"The captains of each regiment will remember to notify their brothers that if they want to send items, letters or money to their families in the Central Plains, they can also entrust them to Liushen Commercial Bank. The 15th month of the month will send a team back to Chang'an, regardless of whether they have received enough goods."
"Summer harvest is imminent, and all the harvests of military farming under the names of soldiers will be stored in the granary. The military farming service will write the specific quantity on paper and issue it to everyone as a certificate. Everyone can take all the certificates, or take part as needed. The military farming service will only help everyone enter and exit the warehouse and will not interfere."
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Zhang Qian noticed the expressions of the generals, but he had no time to explain to everyone one by one. He just announced the decision one by one according to the plan he discussed with core figures such as Luo Huaizu, Zhou Jianliang, and Wang Han.
As long as the firearm appears and is promoted and popularized in the military, it is only a matter of time. Some old thinking habits and combat modes must be adjusted accordingly. Only when the thinking modes and combat habits of the generals and the combat habits can the firearm be fully utilized, and the power of the firearms can be fully utilized. Otherwise, no one can guarantee that one day the Tang army will re-enact the tragedy of the late Ming army, equipped with bird guns and heavy cannons, and were beaten by a group of savages who can only shoot arrows and ride horses in the mountains and forests and flee.
When all the decisions were announced, the generals and schoolmen below all breathed a sigh of relief, and the pleasure in their hearts far exceeded their worries.
Zhang Zhenshouzhou's request for everyone is very high, but Zhang Zhenshouzhouzhou's ability to make meritorious and make money is rare in the world. After a trip to the Shi Kingdom, everyone's officials and honors were all promoted a lot, and the money they received was far beyond expectations. In addition, the food collected by the Military Farm Department for everyone was injured and retired, and it was more than enough to be a rich man. (Note: In the Tang Dynasty, the official titles were divided into positions, single officials and honors. Positions were actual positions, single officials were rank titles, and they could make up for vacancy at the same level. Honors were honorary titles.)
"In the shops under the name of Liushen Trading Company, in the future, all the soldiers of Suiye Town, whether they are officers or soldiers, can directly get 20% off as long as they show their waist cards when purchasing items." Knowing that cultivating an army that can win every battle cannot rely solely on advanced weapons and strict military disciplines, Zhang Qian thought about it and put forward a new policy. "This government order is effective in stores under the name of Liushen Trading Company in the world, whether in the Western Regions or in Chang'an. Even if you want to buy a plough, you can also ask the shopkeeper to get discounts."
"Thank you, the guard!"
"The guard is mighty!"
"The guards and the lords are in charge of the Duke and the Marquis!"
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In an instant, the hall was filled with joy and all the generals and schools were smiling. Especially the generals and schools in the Gyeonggi area knew that the Liushen Trading Company were selling some intimate items, and they wanted to dance on the spot.
"After going back, convey this decree to all brothers to know." Zhang Qian's own mood was also infected by everyone, and he added loudly with a smile. "Secretary Luo, Wang Sishi stayed with the army, and the rest of them were separated!"
"Affect the order!" Everyone had long been accustomed to the fresh words that popped up from Zhang Qian's mouth from time to time, and bowed together, and then happily left. Soon, only Zhang Qian himself, Luo Huaizu and Wang Maobo were left in the meeting hall, and the entire hall immediately became empty.
"Hu" watched everyone leave, and Zhang Qian exhaled deeply.
Time was too tight, so Zhang Jiuling took the initiative to stay at Shuye to help, making him feel like a fish in water. However, he also clearly reminded him that the turbulent period was getting closer and there was less and less time for him to prepare.
If he was just a rich man at this moment, of course he could hide in the countryside as he had hoped when he first arrived, and smiled at the changing situations in Chang'an City. However, he could no longer stay out of the matter more than two years ago.
If the only historical knowledge in his memory had not deviated, not long after Li Xian's death, Princess Taiping led the Li family to launch a coup in the name of avenging Li Xian. Empress Wei was killed and caught off guard, with a different body and head. Anyone who followed Empress Wei, including the arrogant but unwitting Princess Anle, died of misfortune.
Two years ago, he was very lucky that he did not become Princess Anle's husband. However, unfortunately, he also offended Princess Taiping.
Although Li Xian did not promote him this time, he cleverly looked for excuses to pick Yang Qingqing from the marriage team and allowed the Yang family to choose a son-in-law for his grandson to marry himself. The purpose hidden behind him must be clearly guessed by many people in Chang'an City.
While Zhang Qian was grateful to Li Xian, he saw more and more clearly that he and Princess Taiping were no longer in harmony.
Empress Wei may not obey Li Xian's arrangements and regard him as a confidant and arm. However, with Princess Taiping's mind, she will definitely regard him as an enemy. If Princess Taiping takes power and takes revenge on him at all costs, Zhang Qian could rely on it, besides the Liushen Trading Company, there is only the only one that Zhang Qian could rely on.
When gunpowder and black gunpowder have been handed over, he must race against time to build the musket. Even if he uses money to pile up a team of musket soldiers, it will be better than being slaughtered by the people at that time!
Chapter completed!