Abandoned Prince Survival Guide

On the first day of March, Yazhou also conducted a selection test.The population of Yazhou is about one-tenth of that of Guangzhou, but the number of applicants is nearly 200. This shows that Xiao Yu and the New Deal have far greater influence in Yazhou than in Guangzhou.

It was also the same test question. After the test, Yao Tao, Tang Jingyun, Meng Hong, Guan Shan and others conducted the preliminary review, and then sent the test paper to Panyu for the final review.

This is to prevent the loss and damage of the test paper during transportation, and the candidate still has at least one score.

Although there are many applicants in Yazhou, the results are not comparable to those in Guangzhou. The final number of applicants is about 50. The top six candidates are selected to go to Guangzhou. Xiao Yu will personally interview them, and there is a high probability that they will stay in the court. .

In other words, 150 people were recruited for the first selection test.In addition, the martial arts department also recruited five candidates, because there were too few candidates for the martial arts department.

During the distribution, Panyu retained more than [-] people, who were assigned to each yamen, starting from the grassroots.

Of the six central agencies designed by Xiao Yu at the beginning, only the Ministry of War and the Ministry of Households have been established. The Ministry of War is led by Pei Linzhi, and the Ministry of Households is in charge of Min Chong.

After the exam, Xiao Yu planned to set up the Ministry of Rites, with Wang Qi as the minister, in charge of education, ritual music, ethnicity and diplomatic issues.

Xiao Yu knew very well that Wang Qi represented traditional Confucianism, and he was in charge of the Ministry of Rites, so the resistance to education reform would be relatively large.

But looking at the whole world, the only ones who can agree with his thinking are Pei Linzhi and Min Chong, those students he taught himself.

And these students are still too young to take on such a heavy responsibility, so they can only take their time.Fortunately, the team is not big now, so he can spend more time on his own to guide the direction of education.

When Xiao Yu went to ask Wang Qi to leave the mountain, Wang Qi refused: "Forgive me. Now I am a prisoner of His Majesty, how can I take on this great responsibility." Wang Qi finally changed his mind, which means that he has recognized Xiao Yu identity of.

Xiao Yu said earnestly: "I am also well aware of Mr. Wang's worries. But after thinking about it, it seems that there is no more suitable candidate. Now I am starting a business, all businesses are waiting to be developed, and there is a shortage of talents. Although I have just finished the selection test, in the end They are all newcomers, and the position of Minister of Rituals cannot be assumed by someone with high morals and high prestige, so I asked Lord Wang to come out and preside over it. Please help me, Lord Wang!"

Wang Qi stroked his beard and sighed: "If I don't want to, I really can't. If I really hold an official position in your dynasty, I'm afraid that the elders of the family will be implicated by me."

Xiao Yu nodded: "It is indeed difficult for me to force others. Now the position of Minister of the Ministry of Rites can only be vacant. When Mr. Wang has figured it out, he can come to me. But if I still have any questions in the future, I hope I can still get Wang Dao." My lord's explanation." Since you can't come to be an official, then be yourself a consultant.

Wang Qi did not refuse this point: "I am willing to serve His Majesty."

So even though Wang Qi did not hold an official position, Xiao Yu still paid him a salary according to his position as Minister of the Ministry of Rites. Now that Wang Qi can't go back to build a business, and can't be an official, the family can't just sit and eat.

The Ministry of Rites was still established, and Xiao Yu appointed a Yazhou scholar named Xie Cong as the Minister of Rites, who was in charge of education matters, because he used to be the teacher of a school in Yazhou, and it was perfect for him to supervise the schools in various places. up.

Guangzhou has a population of over one million, so the number of schoolchildren naturally cannot be compared with Yazhou.In addition to building more schools, hiring more teachers, and preparing more teaching materials.

Schoolchildren in Guangzhou generally have a higher level of education than those in Yazhou. Many of them have attended private schools and private schools, so not all of them are in elementary classes. Therefore, the textbooks are not enough.

Moreover, even the Four Books and Five Classics, they have not finished engraving the engraving.The efficiency of block printing is too low and the cost is too high, so Xiao Yu decided to use movable type printing.

While sleeping at night, Xiao Yu said to Pei Linzhi: "Rinzhi, you arrange someone to go to Yazhou tomorrow to pick up all the engraving masters and bring two excellent potters over."

Pei Linzhi was a little surprised: "Are you planning to burn porcelain in Guangzhou?"

Xiao Yu shook his head: "I don't burn porcelain. I plan to burn calligraphy."

"Burning characters?" Pei Linzhi was confused.

Xiao Yu explained: "Engraving and printing is too slow. I want to make each character into a pottery model, and then select the characters for typesetting according to the needs of an article, so that a character can be used repeatedly after engraving, and there is no need for each copy. The book is engraved with an engraving block."

Pei Linzhi excitedly held Xiao Yu's shoulders: "Can you still do this? It's simply too powerful, Xiao Yu, what surprises do you have that I don't know about?"

Xiao Yu looked at Pei Linzhi with silly joy: "I have more than 2000 years of technology accumulation in my mind than yours. I know a lot, but due to technology and existing conditions, many things cannot be realized."

Pei Linzhi rubbed his hands: "It's okay, it's okay, let me digest it, this is already quite amazing. This movable type printing will greatly reduce the printing cost, and it will not be a problem at all for children all over the world to be able to afford to go to school. How do you How can you be so smart?"

"It's not that I'm smart, it's that human beings are too smart. I'm just picking up the wisdom of others." Xiao Yu said with a smile.

Pei Linzhi said, "I also have something to discuss with you."

Xiao Yu said, "Say it."

Pei Linzhi said: "Master Min said that the turmoil in the north is intensifying, and Xiao Yi has no time to take care of us for the time being. I want to take this opportunity to take Jiaozhou in one fell swoop. From now on, we only need to concentrate on dealing with the north."

Xiao Yu pondered for a moment: "It's indeed a good opportunity. It's just that it's the busy farming season, and it's not easy to recruit peasants. There is also food and grass. I need to confirm with Teng Yun how much food is left in Guangzhou and how long it can last for the war."

Pei Linzhi said: "I have already consulted Master Min, and he said that the current food and grass can support the war for three months. I think I can give it a go. I will split up with the Guanshan soldiers. He will lead the Yazhou soldiers to take the water route and go up from the Red River. As far as Songping, I will go overland, encircle from the north, and besiege Songping." Songping is the state capital of Jiaozhou.

Xiao Yu said: "Jiaozhou currently has about [-] troops..."

Pei Linzhi interrupted him: "No, less than 600. Jiaozhou has a total of 300 troops. I estimate the actual number of troops is less than 1000, because the local military officers will always set aside some places for empty pay. This is from the Anguo Army. As usual, Yazhou’s military strength was said to be [-] at the beginning, but in fact, when I took over, there were only [-]. Even if Jiaozhou’s soldiers were at full strength and counted as [-] troops, more than [-] people had been lost in Yazhou. Xuwen has already been taken by us, and all the [-] troops stationed there have surrendered to us. So the actual strength of Jiaozhou should be around [-]."

"Then what if the governor of Jiaozhou urgently conscripted troops to supplement the supply of troops?" Xiao Yu felt that this was not impossible.

Pei Linzhi said: "Then he probably doesn't have enough weapons and armor. Besides, it takes time to recruit soldiers. Even if the source of soldiers is supplemented, this is still a group of recruits, and we have a greater advantage. So now is the best time to attack Jiaozhou. Your Majesty, wait You decide."

When the two of them were in private, Pei Linzhi seldom called His Majesty Xiao Yu, usually he didn't call him by any other name, he just called you. When they were extremely intimate, he would call him by nickname, His Majesty, which was more serious.

Xiao Yu looked at Pei Linzhi: "How many troops do we have now?"

"There are [-] in Guangzhou, [-] in Yazhou, and [-] in Jiaozhou."

"Surrendering troops cannot be used." Xiao Yu said, sending troops to fight other battles is fine, but it is absolutely impossible to fight Jiaozhou. "And they all stay in Yazhou, which is a hidden danger."

Pei Linzhi said: "This time, we will bring some of the surrendered troops from Jiaozhou to Guangzhou."

"Alright, we can arrange to station some of them in Ngee'an County. The rest can be arranged to build roads and water conservancy in various places." Xiao Yu just wanted to improve Guangzhou's infrastructure.

Pei Linzhi said: "Two thousand troops are enough to be stationed in Yazhou, and seven thousand troops can be sent. Guangzhou can send another [-] troops to make up [-] troops, and leave a few thousand troops to guard Panyu."

Xiao Yu looked into Pei Linzhi's eyes and knew that he had made up his mind. In terms of strength, they had little advantage, but the timing was just right. Although it was a bit risky, it was worth it. He should believe in Pei Linzhi: "Let's fight!" Don't lose, time never comes, and those who achieve great things can't do it too far, it takes courage.

Pei Linzhi smiled and said, "Don't worry, Your Majesty, I am sure of victory. I will definitely win Jiaozhou within three months."

Xiao Yu said: "Don't be greedy for merit and rush forward. Make sure to do everything possible to reduce sacrifices. Even if it takes more than three months, it doesn't matter. The three crops of rice in Yazhou have already been harvested. In three months, the new grain in Guangzhou will also come down. "

Pei Linzhi nodded: "Okay. I will go to Yazhou personally and discuss the marching route with Guan Shan."

Xiao Yu said: "Okay, tomorrow the court will discuss this matter."

At this time is indeed the best time to attack Jiaozhou, there is no harvest, Xiao Yi has suffered from natural disasters and wars for many years, there is not much food left, and he has no time to look south.

Guangzhou has Nanling as a barrier, so we only need to beware of the infantry from the northeast corner and the Anguo navy from the sea.

Jin'an County and Liang'an County in the northeast of Guangzhou are not much better than Yazhou. The land is vast and sparsely populated, and it is the active site of the Baiyi people. The imperial court's control over this place is not as good as that of Guangzhou in the south.

Therefore, if Xiao Yi wanted to fight from Liang'an County, it was impossible without full confidence.Xiao Yi's most likely way to attack Guangzhou is to send a navy.

Min Chong stayed in Guangzhou to guard against the invasion of Anguo Navy.

The next day at the court, Xiao Yu proposed to attack Jiaozhou. Pei Linzhi, Min Chong and Xiao Yao all expressed their support, but the original officials in Guangzhou were not very keen on fighting.For them, the small life in a corner of peace is very comfortable, and there is no need to ask for trouble.

Xiao Yu had already guessed that this would be the case, of course he would not consider the opinions of these people, he just let it know.

After the court was over, everyone went to work on their own.Xiao Yu, Pei Linzhi, Min Chong, and Xiao Yao got together to study the marching route, and then made their own arrangements.

Pei Linzhi went to order soldiers and generals, and Min Chong went to conscript labor to arrange logistics.

Xiao Yu continued to deal with government affairs, Xiao Yao came over and said, "Brother Emperor, send me to attack Jiaozhou this time."

Xiao Yu raised his eyes and looked at him: "You have already arranged the task."

"Really? What mission?" Xiao Yao asked hastily.

Xiao Yu said: "Rinzhi is the coach of the conquest of Jiaozhou this time. Once he leaves, the defense of Panyu City can only be entrusted to you."

Xiao Yao's face was full of disappointment: "Let me stay behind? Boring!"

"What if Xiao Yi's navy calls and you are not here, what shall we do?" Xiao Yu looked at him.

Xiao Yao also thought about it: "Yes, although the possibility of coming is not high, we must guard against it."

Xiao Yu smiled and said, "So I'm counting on you!"

On the second day, Pei Linzhi set off for Yazhou.

Three days later, Pei Linzhi returned from Yazhou and brought back five thousand soldiers from Jiaozhou.

Guanshan wants to take away Yazhou soldiers to go out, so that the number of Yazhou troops will be far lower than that of Jiaozhou troops. In case of rebellion, Yazhou will be in danger.

Xiao Yu then dispersed these Jiaozhou soldiers to various counties and counties in Guangzhou to build roads and water conservancy. Anyway, they are still living for nothing, so it is better to create some value.

After Jiaozhou is captured, let these people go back and continue to defend Jiaozhou.

On the fifth day of April, Pei Linzhi swore an oath outside the city of Panyu.Then he led 1000 troops and set off for Jiaozhou.

Ten days later, Guan Shan will set off by boat with [-] soldiers from Yazhou, and Xiao Yao's general Li Xian will also set off from Xu Wen with [-] soldiers to Songping.