Therefore, Zhu Han decided to expand his engineering team, at least to have the ability to attack holes with four simultaneous attacks.
As his own disciple, Zhou Dexing asked Zhu Yuanzhang for help and became Zhu Han's personal deputy, specifically helping to train demolition engineers.
The news that Marshal Zhu Yuanzhang, the forward commander of the Red Scarf Army, had captured Dingyuan and captured Daruhuachi Timur alive soon spread in Dingyuan County.
Many scholars who were originally waiting to see the situation felt that this red scarf army from Haozhou had a bright future.
Especially the head coach Zhu Yuanzhang, who defeated Haozhou in the first battle and then Dingyuan in the second battle, is simply the ability of a god to attack difficult situations.
Moreover, this red scarf army has strict discipline and does not steal, rob, whore or gamble in Dingyuan City. It is fundamentally different from the rumored rebels who have no military discipline.
Some scholars with a sharp eye felt that Zhu Yuanzhang had the same magnanimity as Liu Bang, the great ancestor of the Han Dynasty, who made the Three Chapters in the Pass.
Under the aura of military exploits and military discipline, scholars from around Dingyuan came to serve Zhu Yuanzhang one after another.
In less than three days, all the powerful disciples in Dingyuan City, whether they were studying literature or martial arts, all entered Zhu Yuanzhang's command.
All this happened so fast that brother Zhu Yuanzhang even didn't know how to deal with it.
"Brother, please teach us quickly. There are so many people here now, and they are holding our thighs and want to come on duty. What should we do?" Zhu Yuanzhang said with some annoyance.
Zhu Han was very disdainful of his brother's reaction.
"Brother, didn't I tell you, we need to open up the situation. We are not ordinary rebels now, but marshals of the rebel army. It is not easy to deal with these scholars!" Zhu Han said with a smile.
"In fact, it's simple. It's just to add some official positions to accommodate these scholars who have defected to us, so that they can have official positions and meritorious services. Then they can ensure that they are of the same mind as us. Anyway, they have good vision and know Mongolia.
Popularity will never last," Zhu Han said.
In fact, these scholars came to seek refuge with their elder brother Zhu Yuanzhang. In addition to Zhu Yuanzhang's own strength, there was another important reason, that is, the Meng Yuan court wanted to commit suicide.
In the Mongolian and Yuan Dynasty, scholars from the Central Plains were paid very little attention. Although there were often some imperial examination competitions, the really important officials in the Mongolian and Yuan Dynasty were mainly Mongolians and Semu people, and they repeatedly suppressed Han imperial examination officials.
What's more, the imperial examinations in the Mongolian and Yuan Dynasties were often suspended due to various reasons.
A large number of scholars are useless and are even more dissatisfied with the Mongols.
As long as Zhu Yuanzhang can guarantee them a way to become officials, Zhu Han believes that these people will work hard sincerely.
"Is it that simple to be an official for them?" Zhu Yuanzhang couldn't believe it.
Zhu Yuanzhang had a heartfelt respect for these scholars.
So facing these people, he has always felt a little at a loss lately.
Now when I heard Zhu Han say this, I immediately had a charter.
"Haha, if this is the case, then we know what to do. Isn't it just to be an official? It would be too easy to set up more official positions." Zhu Yuanzhang laughed.
Zhu Han reminded again: "Brother, when setting up these official positions, we must not only have quantity, but also quality. People with different abilities can hold official positions. You can't just give an official position to a cat or a dog. In that way, there will be real people."
People who are capable will never come."
As the saying goes, Chen Li will only serve those who are incompetent. If officials are not awarded according to their ability, people will think that Zhu Yuanzhang is just a grassroots team here, without even basic rules, and there will be no future.
"If this is the case, how can we tell the difference between their abilities? We don't know how to do this." Zhu Yuanzhang asked quickly.
He wholeheartedly agreed with his brother's words, but these were really his blind spots in knowledge.
"To put it simply, we can first judge by reputation. If someone has a good reputation in Dingyuan County, his ability will definitely be good, so he will be given a bigger official position. If his reputation is average, then he will be given an ordinary official position.
, if they have no reputation and can only read and write, then let them be basic accounting and military officials, and then we will slowly examine them and promote them in order according to their ability and merit." Zhu Han said patiently.
Although this is just the simplest method, for the Yuan Dynasty, which was generally illiterate and blind, for Zhu Yuanzhang, it was simply a brand new knowledge.
In the past few days, the scholars who came to take action all kept talking about Laozi, Sunzi, or Confucius, or whatever, and they made Zhu Yuanzhang very confused, but they couldn't find any solution.
With Zhu Han's method, no matter what they say, they will always grant official positions according to this method, and this will prevent many talkative people from cheating.
At this time, someone outside the door announced.
"Reporting to Marshal, there is someone outside the door asking to see you!"
Zhu Yuanzhang smiled at Zhu Han and said, "Look, this is probably done by an official."
Zhu Han also smiled and asked to the soldiers.
"Visitors can give their names"
The soldier quickly answered.
"Sir, the man said his name is Li Shanchang!"
"Li Shanchang?" Zhu Yuanzhang said.
"Li Shanchang?!" Zhu Han looked surprised.
"Yes, Marshal, he calls himself Li Shanchang."
Zhu Yuanzhang saw all of Zhu Han's surprised expression.
"Brother, who is this Li Shanchang? Is he famous?" Zhu Yuanzhang asked.
He had been active in Haozhou before and was not too familiar with Dingyuan.
"It's very famous. He can be regarded as the number one scholar in Dingyuan!" Zhu Han nodded and said.
Li Shanchang, historically the most important figure in the founding of the Ming Dynasty, helped Zhu Yuanzhang complete the transformation from a small rebel general to a man who wanted to dominate the world. With more than 20 years of business assistance, Zhu Yuanzhang was able to fight everywhere without lack of food, grass, and military pay.
, half of all the credit belongs to Li Shanchang.
Such an awesome character, I finally didn’t let him miss it.
"The first scholar, does that mean it should be given to the highest official?" Zhu Yuanzhang immediately realized.
"Yes, but we can't give it directly. We need to talk about it first to let Li Shanchang know that we value him and appreciate him, and then we give it to the high official, not because of his fame. Otherwise, some famous rotten Confucian scholars will come in the future and we will not give it to him."
It’s easy to deal with.” Zhu Han said.
A talent like Li Shanchang cannot be easily used for one's own purposes just by throwing an official position in his face. He must be convinced before he can serve in a down-to-earth manner.
After Zhu Han's explanation, Zhu Yuanzhang nodded.