Summoning the best emperor of the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 57 Conscription and Expansion of the Army
Soon, Su Dingfang, who was notified by Song Lian, put down their affairs and rushed over. Liu Xie asked his servants to prepare a few charcoal fires and invited them to sit down together.Liu Xie took a comfortable posture, turned sideways and said, "I called you here this time because I have something important to discuss. Just now, Mr. Song asked Gu to talk about something. He was worried that Chen Liu might soon face an unprecedented big battle." Snowstorm. This is a big challenge for us who are new masters of Chenliu. Of course, you don’t need to be too nervous. The specific measures to deal with the snowstorm and Song Gong have already discussed the results. Gu is calling you here now. Tell some of your lieutenant generals about the conscription and expansion of the army."

"Before we sent troops to Jiwu, we had a total of 2000 soldiers and horses. We experienced three battles in Jiwu, Yongqiu, and Chenliu. Although there were battle losses and supplements, the number of troops that really belonged to us was less than [-]. Back then There is only one county in Yongqiu alone, and we have raised [-] soldiers. Now that we have the whole Chenliu under control, there is no reason to increase the number to less than [-]. Ding Fang, you are the leader of the generals, what do you think about this conscription?"

"Your Highness, except for Yongqiu, Jiwu and Chenliu who are completely controlled by us, although our troops are stationed in other counties, their numbers are too small to compete with the original military forces of the counties. Although they Due to His Highness's reputation, we didn't make things too difficult for our soldiers, but basically they are in a state of listening to the instructions and not listening to the announcement, and our control over the counties may not be as good as Zhang Miao before." Su Dingfang obviously had a long time ago. Tell Liu Xie what he thinks about this matter, and Liu Xie immediately said it as soon as he asked him.

"Hmph, these scumbags, they surrendered without any resistance at the beginning. Gu thought they were smart people who knew the current affairs, but I didn't expect to have such a plan. It seems that the conscription in various places this time may not be very smooth. Bin Father, what do you think?"

After all, Yu Yunwen was a literati, and his body and bones were not comparable to these big men in the army who practiced martial arts all year round. He was wrapped tightly in cotton clothes. Although he looked a little clumsy, it didn't affect his handsomeness and quick thinking at all.He thought for a while, and then said: "At the beginning we were weak, so we mainly used shock and appeasement to the counties. Now that we are strong and strong, they are still so obedient and disobedient, and they don't know how to flatter them. Naturally, we should also take some iron and blood measures to help them see Clear up the reality."

When the generals heard that Yu Yunwen said that iron and blood methods should be used, they all gathered together and listened carefully. The soldiers just thought that there would be battles to fight. It wasn't that they didn't want the world to be peaceful, but that fighting meant that they could gain military exploits.

"Now that our army has been repaired, except for the daily garrison and defense, there are still [-] troops that can be mobilized at any time. Your Highness can send several generals to the counties to recruit troops. If there is someone who secretly stops those who do not follow, you can order the soldiers to directly arrest his entire family." Take it and wait for it to be released, and confiscate the family property and put it into the treasury. The original local military forces can be properly selected and eliminated before joining our army. At the same time, an announcement can be set up at the gate of the city to let the people report whether the local officials are sincere. Those who do not can continue to be officials, otherwise they will all be dismissed, or we Chen Liu will appoint officials to go there, or select people with high morals from the local area to serve. This alone is not enough, we must leave at least [-] troops in each county to garrison and patrol To maintain law and order, large counties need at least [-] troops. Important counties such as Jiwu and Suanzao, which border the outside world, require at least [-] troops to deal with emergencies. In this way, we must at least recruit Twenty-five thousand young and strong will do."

5000, plus the [-] soldiers under Liu Xie's command, a total of [-] troops.There are [-] soldiers and horses, but they are actually not many, because most of them are stationed in various counties. If there is a war, Liu Xie can really mobilize less than [-] troops. The numbers are far apart.It's just that Chenliu has [-] soldiers in one county, which is really not a small number. Yu Yunwen dared to say this number because he knew that Liu Xie had the support of the Zhen family, otherwise he would be worried that others would say he was militaristic.

Liu Xie thought about it, but after all, he was still a little unwilling. Once the year passed, there would be only one year before Cao Cao assassinated Dong. It is necessary to occupy half of Yanzhou in order not to fall behind Yuan Shao and other princes, and soldiers and horses are naturally the key.

Liu Xie shook his head and said: "It is not enough to recruit 5000 people. At least 5000 more people have to be recruited. Don't worry about recruiting young and strong people, which will lead to a shortage of labor force, and don't be afraid of insufficient money and food. Right now, there is a snowstorm in the north, and there are frequent wars in various places. As long as you continue to recruit refugees, you can solve the problem of labor; as for money and food, you don’t have to worry about this, you will figure out a solution alone.”

Seeing what Liu Xie said, Yu Yunwen had no choice but to nod in agreement. "This recruitment is unusual and requires people with quick minds to do it. According to Yunwen, the three generals Dingfang, Mancheng and Yuanfu are worthy of the big task. At the moment Yuanfu is still guarding Jiwu, your highness can let General Pei Yuanshao Replace him, and then the three generals will lead their troops and proceed as planned."

Liu Xielin added: "Your recruitment this time is not just as simple as taking the opportunity to completely occupy the counties. I told Song Gong earlier that when you recruit troops, you are also responsible for leading the people to fight against the snow disaster. You must pay attention to the details. To learn from Duke Song, I think he has thought it through. Well, this matter is very important, you all go down and get ready. Father Bin stays."

"Here." Everyone retreated, only Yu Yunwen stayed behind, while Dian Wei and Xu Chu dutifully guarded outside.

"Father Bin, do you know why Gu Gu left you behind?" Liu Xie and Yu Yunwen sat in front of the stove and said.

"Yunwen makes a bold guess. Your Highness wants to talk to Yunwen about two things." Yu Yunwen said calmly, not surprised by Liu Xie's question.

"Oh? Father Bin, why don't you tell me?"

"The first thing should be related to the matter of Han Yuzhou, Han Shouzun and Xuan Jingsi." Seeing that there were no outsiders, Yu Yunwen said in a low voice. "His Highness established the Xuanjing Division, which is really a far-sighted move. The Xuanjing Division is like His Highness's clairvoyance. Whatever happens in each state and county can be reported to His Highness as quickly as possible. Know yourself and the enemy, anticipate the enemy's plans first, and use light These two points are enough to explain the importance of the Xuanjing Division. Although Han Shouzun is a bit cold and arrogant, he is the most suitable person for someone who arranges everything carefully in secret. Yunwen has also arranged all his intelligence networks Leave it to him to form the Xuanjing Division, and I believe that under his command, the Xuanjing Division will play the greatest role for His Highness in the shortest possible time."

Liu Xie didn't deny it, and said, "Since Father Bin guessed the first thing right, I don't know if he can guess the second thing right?"

"Seeing His Highness's sad face, Yunwen is afraid that the second thing is what His Highness is most worried about. If Yunwen guessed correctly, His Highness is worried about money and food."

(End of this chapter)