The recruitment order issued by Liu Xin this time was different from previous years. This time he divided the recruitment quotas into various counties. The total number of soldiers recruited this time reached more than 110,000, including nine counties in Jingxiang and Bajun.
The total number of soldiers recruited by the two counties of Xianggao is more than 10,000, with an average of only more than a thousand soldiers per county. Even Xiangyang County, the most populous county, is only allocated 2,000 recruits, while Xianggao County, the smallest population, is only allocated 800 quotas.
Correspondingly, the total number of recruited soldiers allocated by the four counties of Yingchuan, Qianwei, Shujun and Guanghan reached 100,000. Among them, Yingchuan had a large number of refugees coming south from Luoyang, so they provided work instead of relief.
Using soldiers to provide relief was a common method used by Liu Xin, so the number of soldiers assigned to Yingchuan reached 40,000.
In addition to taking into account population factors, there is another important reason for the distribution of recruitment quotas this time. Liu Xin has realized that if he wants to compete for the world, he must change the geographical composition of the army to prevent his army from being firmly assigned to Jingzhou.
The brand of the army. Liu Xin's current goal is the entire Han Dynasty. His ideal army should also be a real Han army, and soldiers should come from all over the world.
However, the process of recruiting soldiers this time was not smooth. The people in Jingxiang Jiu County, Ba County, and Zangzhou County were very willing to join the army. In addition, the number of recruits was very small, so it took only one day to recruit them all.
Yingchuan was deeply influenced by Jingzhou, and the people were very enthusiastic about applying. It only took three days for 40,000 people. However, after three days, there were only a few applicants from Jianwei, Shu County, and Guanghan. Yingchuan and
Jingzhou is adjacent to Jingzhou, and the people there are actually not much different from the people of Jingzhou. Without the participation of a large number of young people from Xichuan, Liu Xin's wish to change the composition of the army would still be difficult to realize.
Seeing Liu Xin holding her injured arm with a frown on her face, Ma Yun patiently persuaded her: "Husband, don't rush into anything. Those places have just surrendered and people's hearts are not yet stable. If they want to recruit a large number of troops, it will be natural."
It is more difficult. Now Chen Gong has started household registration in Shu County, Qianwei, and Guanghan. It is estimated that it will take about three months to complete. If it doesn't work, we can just wait until the spring of next year to draw children by household."
Liu Xin sighed and said, "I just don't want to take the road of forced conscription! It seems that we still need to win the hearts and minds of the people there first, and find ways to increase the people's sense of identity with us, but this cannot be achieved overnight."
Ma Yun thought for a while and said: "I have a way. Aren't we publishing the Di newspaper now? People like Huang Chengyan read the Di newspaper and understand Jingzhou's various policies, and they can take the initiative to accept it. Then why don't we publish the newspaper?
How about doing some publicity?"
"Newspaper?!" Ma Yun's idea was so advanced that Liu Xin was shocked.
Ma Yun said disdainfully: "What's the point? It's not technically difficult at all. The paper is readily available, and there's no problem with movable type printing. As for distribution, I don't expect it to make money. It's just used as a promotional tool."
Liu Xin shook her head and said: "But now there are only a few literate people. Most people don't even know the words. Even if newspapers are given to them, it will be of no use."
Ma Yun was already excited about having this genius idea. She ignored Liu Xin's doubts and continued: "These are just small sections. Publishing newspapers can not only publicize various policies, Dahan Bank, and governing ideas, but also
You can also control public opinion, lest the scholars always spread the rumor that you are a lecher. Alas, in fact, you are a lecher to begin with."
Liu Xin couldn't help but said coquettishly: "How horny am I? I have a beautiful woman at home and I haven't even touched her. She is comparable to Liu Xiahui!"
Ma Yun said angrily: "That's not because you have a lustful heart but no courage..."
Liu Xin quickly stopped and said: "Okay, okay, let's not discuss this issue. Let's get down to business. I have no objection to you publishing a newspaper, but I don't know anything about this and I really can't help you much."
Ma Yun's style of doing things has always been to do what she says and never be sloppy, just like when she set up a bank and issued banknotes. When Liu Xin said she had no objection, a smile broke out on her face and she said: "I didn't originally.
I hope you can help me a lot. After the newspaper is released, I will publicize our army in the first issue. Maybe your recruitment will go smoothly. I don’t need your special attention in terms of funds. There is Dahan Bank
With strong backing, I can really do a lot of things now.”
Ma Yun is now in charge of the entire Dahan Bank. It has been developing rapidly in the past few months, and the cash inventory has exceeded 40 million taels. Papermaking and printing are the core secrets of the institute, and the banknotes used by Dahan Bank are
The special paper and unique printing method are impossible to obtain from the outside world, so this kind of silver note cannot be counterfeited. In large-scale transactions, the use of silver ingots not only needs to identify the authenticity, but also consider the quality issue. If all copper coins are used, the quantity
It's very surprising. In this way, banknotes have become the safest and most convenient "currency" for large transactions, although it is only a voucher and not a real currency.
Now, more and more people go to Dahan Bank every day to exchange banknotes with real money. They do this not only to buy white porcelain, but also for people engaged in various trades within Liu Xin's jurisdiction.
Willing to accept banknotes. In this case, Ma Yun has quietly adjusted the ratio of banknotes issued to cash in stock from one to one to one to one point five, which means that the number of banknotes issued now has reached 6
With ten million taels, she could get an additional twenty million taels of silver available out of thin air. Of course, this was an absolute secret of Dahan Bank, and only Liu Xin, Ma Yun, Ju Shou and a few other people knew about it.
Of course, bank notes cannot be issued without limit. This requires a certain degree of control, otherwise once the credit system collapses, it will never be able to recover. The degree set by Ma Yun is one to two. When Dahan Bank's
When the scale grows large enough, she can increase the circulation ratio again until it is close to one to two. This is also an important reason why she tries her best to publish newspapers and promote Dahan Bank through newspapers.
Sun Ce and others stayed in Xiangyang for more than four months. Most of the hundreds of soldiers left around him adapted to the life in Xiangyang and were unwilling to leave again. After Han Dang stabbed Liu Xin, Sun Ce and Cheng Pu
, Huang Gai, Zhu Zhi and all the soldiers were under control. However, Liu Xin also knew that these ordinary soldiers were innocent, so he specially asked people to consult these soldiers. For those who wanted to stay in Xiangyang, he specially asked
Cai Mao has properly resettled the land. Those who are willing to work as farmers can rent land to them, and those who are willing to do commercial work can also ensure that they can find work. For those who do not want to stay in Xiangyang, they can follow Sun Ce.
When Sun Ce and others were released by Liu Xin, there were only more than 20 soldiers who were still with them. Sun Ce knew that his family was now in dire straits, and he couldn't force these soldiers who were looking for a way out. However, because Liu Xin
Xin arranged a way out for these soldiers, and his hatred for Liu Xin deepened. In fact, he did not know Liu Xin's good intentions in doing so.
During these four months in Xiangyang, all the expenses for these people's food, clothing, housing and transportation were borne by the Prefectural Mufu. Liu Xin knew that Sun Ce and the others would have no income now that they had lost their territory. If they left Xiangyang, more than a hundred people would
Sun Ce's food and drink expenses are not something that Sun Ce cannot afford now. By then, not to mention whether these soldiers will continue to follow them, I am afraid that even their own lives will be a problem. That's why Liu Xin will try his best to make Sun Ce's
There were fewer people around him, which relieved some of his burden, and he was given horses, carriages and a large bag of gold and silver before leaving.
Liu Xin had such thoughtful plans for them because Liu Xin still respected Sun Jian and his son in her heart and thought they were heroes of a generation. However, Sun Ce did not appreciate it. He led a group of people out of Xiangyang City dejectedly and did not leave in a hurry.
Instead, they first went to the outskirts to pay homage to Sun Jian and Han Dang. Whether it was Sun Ce, Cheng Pu, Wu Shu, or Wu Xian sisters, they all knew very well that after leaving Xiangyang this time, they did not know that they would have the opportunity to return here only in the Year of the Monkey and the Horse.
After leaving Sun Jian and Han Dang's graveyard, everyone protected the carriage as it headed east. Cheng Pu couldn't help but said with emotion: "I used to hear people say that Liu Xin was greedy for money and lustful, and he became what he is today because he took refuge in the eunuch."
I just saw him take action for the first time yesterday, and his martial arts skills are truly unfathomable. Young Master, you are a bit reckless in rashly stabbing him with your spear. You must know that with his lightning-fast body, you can't possibly stab him.
Fortunately, he did not investigate further and let us go, otherwise we would not have the right face to see the Lord under the Nine Springs."
Sun Ce shook his head and said: "It's a pity that the two ugly men around him reacted too quickly, otherwise the shot would definitely have killed him! If this opportunity is missed, I'm afraid no one in the world will be able to hurt him in the future."
Huang Gai was also a master, so he saw it clearly and advised him: "Young master, don't regret it anymore. I'm afraid he has already slipped away before your gun came close. How can you hurt him? Don't be impulsive in the future.
, please think twice before you act!”
Sun Ce shook his head and said: "You only know one, but you don't know the other. Liu Xin will never dodge my spear, because he wants to block the woman behind. If Liu Xin dodges, the woman behind will die.
No doubt! Otherwise, with Liu Xin’s skills, how could Han Dang be able to hurt him?"
Cheng Pu and Huang Gai were still doubtful, but Zhu Zhi was sighing at the side: "Young Master is right! However, although this opportunity is good, it is not worth pity. Liu Xin has so many masters, if he dies
, I’m afraid none of us can escape.”
Having said this, Sun Ce and others lowered their heads sadly. Everyone knew in their hearts that these were the only people left. Not to mention fighting with Liu Xin, even a random prince could capture them all.
What qualifications do you have to talk about fighting for the world and fulfilling Sun Jian's last wish?
Sun Ce and his party walked aimlessly until dusk and entered the boundary of Jiangxia, with E County in front of them.
Zheng Shuang, the magistrate of E County, received an order from Liu Xin in the morning to provide as much convenience as possible to Sun Ce and his party. Since taking refuge with Liu Xin, Zheng Shuang's life has become more comfortable day by day. Liu Xin's words are now like an imperial edict to him.
Moreover, Zheng Shuang did not know about Han Dang's stabbing of Liu Xin. When he learned that Sun Ce and others had arrived in E County, they had already vacated the post house, cleaned it up, and provided food and water.
Just after entering the post house and settling down, Wu Shu called Sun Ce into the room alone and said in a deep voice: "Ce'er, kneel down for me!"