A few days later, Liu Yan was looking through the official documents of the past few days in the Nuan Pavilion. Now with the profits of the glass workshop and the increase in production of various industries, Liu Yan's wealth has begun to accumulate.
"It seems like we can think about other things."
During his previous inspection, Liu Yan discovered that although the output of the Firearms Supervision and Armor Supervision Department had increased significantly, the increase in output was closely related to the input of manpower. So Liu Yan was planning to develop a drilling machine to use mechanical power to increase output and improve the quality of military equipment.
Although there are some primitive drilling machines in the Firearms Supervision Department and Armor Supervision Department now, the efficiency is very low. So after reviewing this batch of official documents, Liu Yan began to think: "The ones used now are all animal-powered drill machines. It consumes a lot of money, has low efficiency, and there are too many factors that affect the use of livestock. Water is better. It’s just that Wangjiazhuang has water resources..."
Liu Yan immediately thought of the Nanhe River. Building a small dam based on the Nanhe River channel, and then using the height difference of the water flow to drive the hydraulic drilling machine, would definitely greatly increase the output of the Firearms Supervision Manufacturing Department and the Armor Supervision Manufacturing Department.
"Wangjiazhuang is a certain distance from the Nanhe River. It seems that we can build a dam on the Nanhe River, and build two branches of the Supervision Department along the coast, specifically to house hydraulic drilling machines, and then transport the manufactured military equipment parts back. Further processing in Wangjiazhuang."
Liu Yan immediately decided on this idea, and immediately found Yue Ming, the money and grain officer, and Tian Huixu, the commanding officer, and ordered them to immediately mobilize money, food and manpower according to their own wishes, go to Wangjiazhuang for on-site inspection, and start construction in the Nanhe area as soon as possible.
Tian Huixu and Yue Ming immediately accepted the order, and then they went down to discuss the details.
Then Liu Yan saw Miao Shao running in in a hurry. As soon as he saw Liu Yan, he said loudly: "Sir! Get ready quickly."
Liu Yan said strangely: "What happened in such a hurry? Could it be that the Tatars are calling?"
Miao Shao said: "My lord, just now the governor's general Lu Huaiying sent a servant to report urgently that the governor Lu has come to Lingshan Guard, so that you can be prepared to welcome him."
"Is Governor Lu here?"
Liu Yan was taken aback, this was too sudden.
Although Liu Yan considered himself Lu Xiangsheng's confidant, he did not want to expose all his strength to Lu Xiangsheng. After all, the power under his command now far exceeds the strength of an ethics officer. It is better to keep a low profile in everything, otherwise there will be some difficult wars in the future. Needless to say, everyone will have to push himself to fight hard.
"The strength of the troops we have now cannot be concealed. After all, the court still needs to pay part of the food and salary, and it cannot be concealed in ordinary times. However, we can make a fuss about military preparations."
So Liu Yan asked Miao Shao to immediately notify the Qian Commanders of each battalion and the Hundred Commanders of the Artillery Commander, Qian Qian, and ask everyone to immediately put away the armors equipped by the officers and soldiers in each department, and only keep about 10% of the armors.
In addition, Liu Yan specifically asked to inform Qian Qian that the artillery required by the artillery commander has been basically equipped. The new Lingshan Guard Army has more than 9,000 people and is equipped with 60 artillery pieces of various types. Such strength must not be exposed to Lu Xiangsheng. in front of you.
Therefore, Liu Yan ordered his people to notify Qian Qian to immediately hide the twenty Fo Lang machine guns and twenty rocket launcher vehicles in the artillery headquarters, leaving only the twenty Tiger Zun cannons to equip the army.
Then there are the soap workshop, sea salt workshop, glass workshop, wine shop, etc. Now Lu Xiangsheng should only know that the glass workshop is Liu Yan’s property, and the other places did not tell him directly, but Liu Yan is the owner of these factories. The owner of Fangfang is already well known in Shandong official circles. Liu Yan estimates that Lu Xiangsheng must also know about it, but he just didn't mention it clearly.
But Liu Yan was not ready to let Lu Xiangsheng visit, lest his financial resources be exposed to the world, he had better pretend to be poor in front of others.
"Tell the bosses everywhere that if Governor Lu insists on inspecting, he will temporarily seal off some places. You must know that wealth should not be revealed."
Miao Shao accepted the order with a smile and hurriedly made arrangements.
A few days later, in front of the south gate of Lingshan Guard, all officers and soldiers of Lingshan Guard, headed by the conduct officer Liu Yan, gathered here.
Commanding officer Wang Wenzhen, town governor Xun Jingyun, money and grain officer Yue Ming, guan Tuen officer Zhang Lei, commanding officer Tian Huixu, Baihu Baoxuezhen, commercial officer Song Gongming, Zhongqianhu station defense officer Jia Hongyu, experience Zhao The people, as well as Miao Shao, Xu Ming, Shen Tuo, Zhang Yi and Wang Bo, several thousand generals, Chen Xun, the guard officer of Qianhu Station in front of Xiahe Village, and Wang Yue, the guard officer of Qianhu Station in Jiaozhou, were all there. Arrive and wait.
At this time, everyone was breathing rapidly and their faces were red with excitement. Among them, Wang Wenzhen, Jia Hongyu, Yue Ming and other officials who stayed behind were rarely seen even by the first-level guards, but today they can see them. To be the governor of Shandong is such a big official.
Liu Yan, Chen Xun and others were more excited. After all, they had fought side by side with Lu Xiangsheng on the Julu battlefield, and this friendship had gone beyond the relationship between superiors and subordinates.
Behind Liu Yan and fellow conductor Wang Wenzhen, Zhao Min was carefully arranging his appearance, trimming his long beard, clothes and hair, presumably to leave a good impression on Lu Xiangsheng who was about to come.
Fellow commander Wang Wenzhen lost his composure. He nervously said to Liu Yan: "Sir, we are well prepared this time. Is there anything inappropriate?"
He said anxiously: "The time is too tight. The pergola, ceremony, and drummers for the reception are completely unprepared. It is really rude."
Seeing everyone's nervousness, Liu Yan couldn't help but laugh and said, "Don't worry too much. When Governor Lu comes, everyone can welcome him calmly."
Hearing what Liu Yan said, everyone's tense nerves relaxed a little.
Everyone waited until nearly noon. On the official road from Jiaozhou City to Lingshan Guard, there was a massive honor guard with the governor's flag.
Dense flags such as "Given the Shangfang Sword", "Imperial Envoy Governor of Shandong Military Affairs", "Left Minister of the Ministry of War", "Right Minister of the Metropolitan Procuratorate" opened the way, followed by a huge scarlet flag with a large embroidered The word "Lu" in the flag was followed by burly soldiers in helmets and armor.
Behind these guards, Lu Xiangsheng was riding on his beloved Wumingji, just looking at the scenery around Lingshan Guard. Beside him, Shandong Governor Yan Jizu and Shandong Town Chief Military Officer Liu Zeqing were all smiling. Walking side by side with him, the three of them whispered something from time to time, as if exchanging opinions.
Behind the three people was Lu Xiangsheng's new general Lu Huaiying, and Lu Xiangsheng's younger brothers Lu Xiangguan, Lu Xiangjin, and Lu Xiangtong.
Behind these big shots are Jimo Camp Commander Zhang Youxun, guerrilla general Li Jiwen, guerrilla general Hu Zongming and others. The governor is going to Lingshan Guard to comfort the soldiers. They, the superior officers of Lingshan Guard, must escort and follow them no matter what.
Behind these people, there are also many of their servants to protect them. Of course, their servants cannot be compared with the soldiers brought by Lu Xiangsheng. Those personal guards were mostly the old troops of the "Tianxiong Army" brought by Lu Xiangsheng from Daming Mansion. They were most loyal to Lu Xiangsheng and fought very bravely. From now on, they will be the main force of the model battalion of the Governor's Mansion.
After the large group of people entered the territory of Lingshan Guard, Lu Xiangsheng's expression was quite solemn. Lu Xiangsheng and his party did not go directly to Lingshan Guard from the north, but went from north to west, first passing through the Qianhu Station in front of Xiahe Village, and then headed east.
When everyone arrived near the Qianhusuo City in front of Xiahe Village, Lu Xiangsheng said: "Xiahezhai is really unusual. It is obviously just a small Qianhusuo City, but it can make the military households have their own land and the common people can work. Continuously, there is a picture of a prosperous faction, which shows that Liu Yan not only manages the army well, but also manages the people well."
Yan Jizu smiled and said: "What the governor said is absolutely true. I am in charge of civil affairs and military affairs. Liu Yan has reported to me a series of civil measures carried out by Liu Yan in Lingshan Guard. They are indeed to protect the country and the people, enrich the people and strengthen the army." This move shows that Liu Yan is indeed a rare talent."
Upon hearing this, Liu Zeqing looked at Lu Xiangsheng and Yan Jizu, smiled slightly, and said nothing, but then he began to ponder, as if he was thinking about something.
Soon Lu Xiangsheng and his party arrived near Lingshan Acropolis. At this time, Liu Yan was leading everyone to look outside the south gate of Lingshan Acropolis. Suddenly, he saw smoke and dust billowing to the south, and a series of dense flags and honor guards appeared in the distance. The expressions of everyone in Delingshan Guard changed. Wang Wenzhen and Wang Yue beside Liu Yan could not help but tremble slightly. This may be the majesty and power of power.
Liu Yan and others rushed to greet them. The honor guards rolled in and stopped in front of Liu Yan. Soon the flags separated to both sides, revealing Lu Xiangsheng and others riding strong horses in the middle.
Liu Yan led the crowd to kowtow and salute, and respectfully welcomed Lu Xiangsheng and his party.
When Liu Yan kowtowed, he felt many pairs of eyes focusing on him. After Liu Yan finished his salute, Lu Xiangsheng smiled and asked Liu Yan and others to get up and said, "Commander Liu, we meet again!"
Liu Yan smiled, clasped his fists and said, "I haven't seen my governor for many days, and I miss him very much."
Lu Xiangsheng laughed and said, "Liu Yan, lead the way."
"yes."
Then Liu Yan, at Lu Xiangsheng's request, mounted his horse and rode alongside Lu Xiangsheng, Yan Jizu, and Liu Zeqing. The generals in the Jimo camp behind him widened their eyes. Even Liu Zeqing was slightly surprised. He didn't expect Lu Xiangsheng to value Liu Yan so much. .
At this time, we were approaching the city gate. On the west and north sides of Lingshan Guard, a large number of Lingshan Guard households were busy sowing and plowing for spring. The scene was in full swing, full of vitality and vitality. Seeing the noisy flags and honor guards here, they were curious and afraid, and looked at them one after another.
Lu Xiangsheng also looked at the labor scene over there. He looked very carefully and saw that the military camp on the Lingshan Guard side was very capable, so he couldn't help but praise Liu Yan again.
Then Lu Xiangsheng said: "Liu Yan, you gather the soldiers in the fort, and I want to practice martial arts and observe the formation."
Liu Yan said: "The governor has come a long way, and his horse must be tired. It is better to go to the city to rest, and then watch the formation tomorrow."
Yan Jizu, Liu Zeqing and others were also advising on the sidelines.
Lu Xiangsheng said: "There is no rush to rest. We will talk about it after watching the martial arts."
"I obey my orders."
There was a military camp in the Lingshan Acropolis. Liu Yan led Lu Xiangsheng and others directly into the city, to the school grounds in the city, and to the martial arts performance hall. Led by Lu Xiangsheng, everyone stood on both sides. Lu Xiangsheng specially asked Liu Yan to stand beside him.
Lu Xiangsheng said: "Liu Yan, please recruit soldiers."
Liu Yan glanced at Miao Shao. Miao Shao understood and ran out in a hurry. Soon everyone in the martial arts hall heard the sound of running feet. Lu Xiangsheng remained calm, while everyone behind him looked at each other. What sound is so neat?
Suddenly, everyone took a breath and saw groups of soldiers running neatly outside the school grounds. They were all fully armed and wearing iron armor. There was no chaos in the queue as they ran, and they only heard a neat roar.
These soldiers were divided into spearmen and cannon soldiers. They came in groups, with a sentry force of more than 160 people. Miao Shao led the troops and ran at the front. When they arrived in front of the martial arts hall, Miao Shao gave an order, and all the soldiers Be still. Until this moment, their queue was still in no disorder. No matter which direction they looked from, it was a straight line. There was no need for any preparation before the battle.
Seeing such a scene, there was a lot of discussion on the stage. Jimo Camp Commander Zhang Youxun and other generals had incredible expressions on their faces. Guerrilla Generals Li Jiwen and Hu Zongming were better off, with more expressions on their faces. Get color.
Yan Jizu and Liu Zeqing looked at each other with shock in their eyes. Especially Liu Zeqing, his understanding of Liu Yan was completely different at this time. He was so subordinate that he didn't know whether it was good or bad for him.
Lu Xiangsheng's eyes were bright, and his general Lu Huaiying said quietly: "Good soldier!"
Everyone on the stage was amazed. Liu Yan and his more than 160 soldiers were all wearing iron armor. Everyone only thought that Liu Yan had a way to make money. This was not surprising. What is commendable is that these more than 160 people are all young and strong, with straight backs, straight eyes, and calm expressions. They are clearly the kind of veterans and elite people.
Especially the heroic aura on their bodies is eye-catching and makes people feel a sense of strength and vitality. I didn’t expect that a mere Lingshan Guard could have so many armored warriors!
Some people died, but not completely...
