Yanzhou, the administrative seat or capital city, is in Xiyang.
Unlike Yanzhou in another world, which was only a county-level unit, Yanzhou at this time can be said to be a behemoth.
Most of the prefecture-level units in this era were larger than prefectures and cities in another world.
For example, Shandong Province is divided into Jinan Prefecture, Dongchang Prefecture, Dengzhou Prefecture, Laizhou Prefecture, Qingzhou Prefecture and Yanzhou Prefecture.
As for Yanzhou Prefecture, among the prefectures in Shandong, only Jinan Prefecture can compare with it. The two prefectures of Yanzhou and Jinan together make up almost half of Shandong Province.
Among them, Yanzhou Prefecture is in the south of Shandong.
It reaches Yizhou in the east and Caozhou in the west, with the capital city located in Xiyang.
In the past, when Shandong was still the territory of Dachen, the imperial court set up a guard station near Jiyang, called Renchengwei. Later, after the Northern Qi took over half of the country, all systems basically followed the Chen system, and Renchengwei was still set up near Jiyang.
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The strength of a guard station is generally about 5,000.
In other words, the original conventional military strength near Yanzhou Fucheng was almost 5,000.
However, after the remnants of the Southern Army retreated to Yanzhou Prefecture, Yanzhou Prefecture now has sufficient troops, and some of the more important cities are heavily guarded.
Master Shen pointed at the map with a small wooden stick and said: "Now, most of the Qi troops in Yanzhou Prefecture are gathered in these three locations."
He pointed out these three points on the map.
"Yizhou in the East."
"Jiyang in the middle, and Jining Prefecture."
Mr. Shen pointed to the last location and said in a deep voice: "And Dongping Prefecture to the west."
After Mr. Shen gave a rough overview of the situation, he pointed to Yingzhou on the map and said in a deep voice: "Now, Pei Jun, the commander-in-chief of the imperial court's West Route Army, has arrived in Yingzhou. The troops under his command will slowly arrive in Yingzhou.
Yingzhou has assembled an army. Although this process will take some time, there are so many of them that it is impossible not to be noticed by the people of Qi."
"If the people of Qi notice them, the pressure on our Eastern Route Army will be lighter."
Finally, Shen Yi pointed to Yizhou, the easternmost part of Yanzhou, and said, "My idea is that we start from the east of Yanzhou."
"Test and test Qi Ren's attitude."
The three of them looked at the Yizhou pointed by Shen Yi at the same time. Su Ding looked to the east of Yizhou, and then said in a deep voice: "Mr. Shen, this Yizhou is already next to Qingzhou. There is a guard in the southeast of Qingzhou.
Stationed."
"If my subordinate remembers correctly, he should be called Anton Wei."
Mr. Shen looked calm and said calmly: "At this point in the battle, the strength of one guard station is no longer enough to change the situation on the battlefield. Don't take it seriously. Let's talk about it..."
He looked at these three people and said with a smile: "The three of them are all from the local police station. I believe no one knows the situation of the local police station in Dachen better than the three of them."
"The people of Qi are corrupt, even more so than Da Chen. Their local guardhouse may not be better than that of Dachen, and it may even be worse."
After hearing Shen Yi's words, the three people looked at each other with complicated expressions.
Among the three people, Ling Su and Xue Wei were from Linhai Guard, and Su Ding was from Mingzhou Guard.
Among them, Ling Su and Su Ding were both from Qianhu.
At the beginning, the Linhai Guards' 1,000 people were defeated in the face of more than 200 Japanese pirates. They were almost massacred by the Japanese pirates. The difference in combat effectiveness was so bad that it could not be improved.
Although the Mingzhou Guard where Su Ding was located was better, it was difficult to compete with the Japanese pirates in a head-on battle. Only Su Ding's Qianhu Camp could fight against the Japanese pirates. The other Qianhu Camps of the Mingzhou Guard were frightened when they saw the Japanese pirates.
Seeing the strange expressions on the three people's faces, Mr. Shen chuckled softly and said, "Just kidding, don't take it seriously."
Xue Wei was just a pawn in Linhaiwei at the beginning, so he naturally didn't take it seriously.
Ling Su and Su Ding both lowered their heads and clasped their fists: "I don't dare."
Shen Yi knocked on the table and said, "Think about the idea I just mentioned. If you don't have any opinions, we will send Xue Wei's vanguard army to attack the eastern part of Yanzhou first after the first month."
"Left Army and Right Army, let's wait and see the movements of Qi people for the time being."
The three people looked at each other and were about to lower their heads to reply. Shen Yi narrowed his eyes and said: "This matter is not a trivial matter. You don't need to answer me immediately. Anyway, there are still about ten days. You can think about it carefully after you go back. We can also discuss it privately."
"I'm not a headstrong person. As long as what everyone says is reasonable, I will listen."
The three of them clasped their fists and said, "I obey my orders."
The three of them were about to say goodbye and leave when Shen Yi stopped them and motioned for them to sit down.
After the three people sat down again, Mr. Shen lowered his head and took a sip of tea and glanced at the three people.
"Now that we've finished talking about the business, let's talk about some gossip."
He looked at everyone, lowered his head and rubbed his temples, then said: "In recent times, many brothers in the army may have some resentment towards me."
"Some people say that I, Shen, have been promoted and made a fortune on my own, while my brothers below me have stayed put and made no movement."
Hearing this, Xue Weiteng stood up and said angrily: "Mr. Shen, who is chewing his tongue behind his back? Tell your subordinates and they will go and pull out his tongue!"
Xue Mangzi cursed angrily.
"It has only taken five years since the Huai'an Army was established, even including the previous anti-Japanese army. How many people in the army have become hundreds of thousands of households, and even commanders and envoys!"
"If you put it in other armies, they might not even be able to raise a small flag!"
"It's really shameless."
Shen Yi frowned.
"sit down."
"Do I speak or do you speak?"
Xue Wei sat down angrily, but clenched his fists, obviously still a little angry.
Ling Su and Su Ding looked at each other, both frowning.
Shen Yi continued: "Some brothers said that I can go back home every year, but they are not allowed to go back home for several years."
Mr. Shen looked calm and continued: "There are many kinds of grievances among brothers, but these are the two big ones."
"Originally, I should have explained this matter clearly to the brothers below. At the worst, I should have called the Qianhu households and explained it clearly to them. But now there are too many Qianhu households below, and not all of them may be here. In the city.”
"It took a lot of trouble to call us here. Over time, you three generals have lost your prestige."
"So I'll tell you first."
Mr. Shen took another sip of tea and said, "The first thing..."
"Many people say that I, Shen Yi, got promoted and made a fortune."
He shook his head slightly and said: "Actually, I have not been promoted this time. I used to be the Minister of War, and I have not moved now. What authority I had before, it is still roughly the same now."
"It's just that after winning a knighthood, it seems more powerful."
"I have contributed a lot to the liberation of Southern Zhili last year. According to the merit book of our Huai'an Army, I reported it to the Ministry of War."
"It just needs to be verified by the Ministry of War, and there must be a process for rewards. I guess..."
Shen Yi thought about it for a while and said, "In two or three months, the imperial court's reward will come, and then you won't be able to complain about me."
"Of course."
Shen Yi looked calm and said calmly: "Even if the new round of awards comes and the brothers below are promoted and their salaries are increased, it is inevitable that some people will still be dissatisfied, and some people will be unhappy and uncomfortable."
"At that time, if anyone really feels upset and aggrieved."
Mr. Shen stretched out his hand and knocked on the table, and said calmly: "From top to bottom, from the three of you to the general flag and small flag below, you can immediately put up your seal and return home. You don't have to go through the court or the Ministry of War. You can get it from me." We can let you leave the Huai'an Army."
In the army, military work is naturally the most important, but political work is equally important. Shen Yi has always attached great importance to this aspect and has never put it down.
"As for the second point."
Shen Yi frowned and said, "With the war continuing, there is no way to allow the brothers to return home to visit relatives. This matter will not be resolved until at least next year."
Su Ding stood up, lowered his head and said: "Mr. Shen, everyone in the Huai'an army respects you very much. If you hear some rumors, they are probably said by some conscientious people in the army. Don't take it to heart."
"Even if you go out to make a living, it's difficult to return home if you don't have three or five years to spare. Serving the country in the army, how can there be so many things?"
Su Ding's voice was low: "Mr. Shen, you are too spoiled to them."
Shen Yi shook his head slightly and said with a smile: "The imperial court attaches great importance to the people's hearts. As the commander-in-chief, I naturally want to attach great importance to the military morale. If the military morale is used, it will be invincible."
"Brothers below, follow me in the war. If you have any demands, I will naturally handle them if I can."
"I won't hold back when it's time to deal with it."
Ling Su was silent for a while, then lowered his head and clasped his fists: "Mr. Shen's words will definitely be passed on to the general."
Mr. Shen nodded, stood up and said: "There is nothing else to do for the time being, but for the attack on Yanzhou, preparations must be made as soon as possible. The Huai'an army must become a whole."
"Going to the battlefield is the fastest way."
Mr. Shen said in a calm voice: "If there is some damage, you can consider recruiting troops in Xuzhou to fill it in."
Shen Yi's last words, although said calmly, made all three of them feel shocked.
Because Shen Yi's words... meant that they were tacitly allowed to suffer some casualties during the attack on Yanzhou, or even during the test.
These casualties can be regarded as losses during the running-in period.
Or to put it more bluntly, if someone from the Huaihe Navy or the Forbidden Army disobeys...
The three people bowed their heads deeply, clasped their fists and said, "I understand!"
Mr. Shen left with his hands behind his back and waved his hand, indicating to the three of them to help themselves.
And he himself returned to the backyard.
As soon as I entered the backyard, a scent hit my face.
Just a few steps after Shen Yi walked in, Ye Chan walked up with a bowl of soup and said with a smile: "Young master, we are done talking. I have boiled chicken soup for you. Take a bowl to replenish your health."
Mr. Shen took the soup bowl, took a sip, and praised: "Bright."
After drinking half the bowl in one breath, he looked up at Ye Chan and said with a smile: "Chan'er will come to my study later."
Ye Chan nodded obediently: "Master, you want me to... again?"
"Um."
Mr. Shen smiled and nodded.
"With Boss Ye here, wouldn't it be a waste if I don't use it?"