"In this case, we can mobilize another 20,000 troops from Chengdu."
Of course, the 20,000 troops deployed here cannot come from Chengdu alone. The surrounding counties and counties will have to increase their troops.
"Conquer another 30,000 civilians."
Before Hanzhong was 100% in Liu Xuande's pocket, he had to face Cao Cao with the most cautious attitude.
This is Liu Bei's biggest enemy in his life.
Once upon a time, he wanted to look up to Cao Cao, so much so that he had to live by pretending to be stupid and afraid of thunder while making wine and discussing green plums!
It's different now.
Cao Mengde!
You and I will fight it out in Hanzhong.
You are my lifelong enemy, and similarly, I, Liu Bei, am also your lifelong enemy, Cao Mengde!
"Recruiting so many civilians, plus soldiers, totals 50,000 people. This is a big project!"
In this era, 20,000 soldiers and 30,000 civilians can be said to be an army of 100,000!
Coupled with the troops Liu Bei currently left in Hanzhong, the small Hanzhong County actually had hundreds of thousands of people crowded into it.
"To deal with Cao Cao, I will complete my success in one battle!"
If Cao Cao goes against common sense and wants to imitate Xiang Yu, then he would have wanted Cao Cao to sink into the sand in Hanzhong while the great ancestor was still alive!
"But who will bring these 50,000 people out?"
Pang Tong is in charge of the affairs of Yizhou, and the trivial matters in Yizhou can consume his time in a day. The workload of this organization of 50,000 people is not small!
"Why don't you let the young master take the lead?"
Fa Zheng suggested from the side.
"No!"
Liu Bei shook his head heavily.
If he is in Hanzhong, there must be a trustworthy person in Chengdu.
In addition, his Qilin'er was only twelve years old. If something unexpected happened during the Hanzhong War, wouldn't his old Liu family be in trouble?
"My son is still young and cannot come to Hanzhong."
Zhuge Liang immediately understood what Liu Bei was thinking.
"If not, let Shiyuan be responsible for the recruitment."
Fazheng frowned.
"Once Shi Yuan leaves, who will hand Chengdu over?"
Chengdu serves as the rear area for everyone, and the families of the soldiers are all there!
If he is entrusted to someone else, even if he wins a great victory in Hanzhong, it will be useless!
With the exception of Pang Tong, Liu Bei could not trust such qualified people as Jing. Although his brother-in-law Wu Yi could stay in Chengdu, he could not completely reassure Liu Bei.
"Isn't Young Master the best candidate?" Zhuge Liang said with a smile.
"It's just the young master's age..."
Fazheng subconsciously wanted to say that the young master was still young, but halfway through, he stopped saying it.
My lord did not allow Young Master Liu Chan to lead troops to Hanzhong, not because he did not trust Young Master Liu Chan's ability, but because he was concerned about his safety.
And the ability to govern the place.
Isn’t it true that Mr. Liu Chan doesn’t have it?
Relying on Changyu, the internal contradictions in Yizhou were almost invisible. Chongwen Hall and Jiangwu Hall attracted many talents for the prince. With the help of these talents, couldn't Chengdu be governed?
"What Kong Ming said was absolutely true, so he put Shi Yuan in charge of recruiting troops. He also had this intention in his letter. How can I not be a beautiful man? As for my son who is still young, I can let Xu Jing, Wu Yi, Li Yan, Liu Ba I have someone to help me, my son is naturally smart and has great wisdom, and there will be no chaos in Chengdu."
"My lord is wise!"
Zhuge Liang waved his fan and laughed.
Fazheng thought about it and felt that his lord's decision would not be abrupt, so he did not raise any further opinions.
In their eyes, Liu Chan, who was so talented, could no longer really treat him as a twelve-year-old boy.
"In that case, Kong Ming, you should draft a document immediately and send it to Chengdu."
"promise!"
Zhuge Liang immediately accepted the order.
"With 20,000 powerful soldiers and 30,000 civilians, Hanzhong should be more popular."
Cao Cao moved 80,000 people from Hanzhong to Chang'an, Yecheng and other places. The population of Hanzhong was depleted, and hundreds of thousands of people were crowded into Hanzhong. If they all had to live on the food transferred from Chengdu, this would undoubtedly be an astronomical figure.
No matter how powerful you are, there will be a time when all is exhausted.
If a military camp can be established in Hanzhong and some grain and grass can be produced in Hanzhong, then the pressure on the rear will be much less.
and...
After occupying Hanzhong in the future, this place would become the frontline of the confrontation with Cao's army. If this place is not well constructed, will grain and grass have to be transferred from Chengdu every time there is a war?
If so, wouldn't Hanzhong become a burden?
Occupying Hanzhong is one thing, building Hanzhong is another!
From Xuzhou to Yizhou, Liu Bei's governance ability was no longer the same. In addition, he also had Zhuge Liang with maximum internal affairs and logistics capabilities.
Liu Xuande has this confidence in building Hanzhong and turning Hanzhong into a forward base for plotting against Guanzhong and Liangzhou!
....
Late March.
The busiest period of spring plowing has passed.
As the chief officer, Pang Tong lost weight and his skin became several shades darker.
Of course Liu Chan is not much better.
Although he is not the chief officer in charge of spring plowing, the affairs of Jiangwu Hall are very busy.
Liberal arts courses and martial arts courses are non-stop.
Practical military exercises are also carried out one after another.
Qiao Zhou, who originally looked like a handsome young man with fair skin and tender skin, has now become a bronze-colored little man, and his strength is evident.
Even Xiang Chong was astonished by the intensity of the training in the martial arts hall.
But if you pay, you will gain!
The current first-term students of the Jiangwu Hall, after nearly a month of training and study, are very proficient in military strategy, battlefield killing techniques, military formations, etc., both theoretically and practically.
If Liu Chan wanted them to set up camp on the spot, it would not take three hours. A simple but detailed camp that could withstand enemy attacks could be built in an instant.
In addition to Liu Chan, there are naturally a group of young teachers who are progressing together with these first-term students of the Martial Arts Hall.
Guan Xing, Zhang Bao, Mi Yang, Guan Yinping and others...
In the past month, they have gained a lot.
"In three days, there will be the monthly examination of the Wuyi Hall. I heard that the last five people will be eliminated. Instead, the five best people will come in from the Wuyi Hall. You and I don't want to become a joke to others!"
Qiao Zhou tore into the meatloaf and chewed it while eating. His words were a little unclear.
A month ago, he definitely wouldn't have eaten like this, but in the martial arts hall where there were only a few minutes to eat, being polite meant not being full, and not being full meant not being able to complete the day's training.
Qiao Zhou was not a stickler for formality, and he quickly adapted to the rules of the martial arts hall.
"You'd better not become a joke to others, as for me?"
Xiang Chong took one piece of pancake and another piece of meat and vegetable soup, finishing the meal in one go. It didn't take more than two minutes.
He wiped the vegetable stains at the corner of his mouth with his sleeve and said, "I am competing for the first place in the monthly examination. I am a loyal follower of the young master. I cannot embarrass the young master!"
Qiao Zhou rolled his eyes and put the last piece of pie into his belly.
"I have been practicing diligently these past few days. I, Qiao Zhou, am not weaker than others. How can I stay under others for a long time?"
The people in the martial arts hall were thinking about the monthly examination, but in the government office, Liu Chan and Pang Tong stared at each other with the same expression and the same smile.
Stay in Chengdu!
Liu Chan smiled happily, knowing in his heart that his chance to show off his talents had come!
The important task of recruiting soldiers!
Pang Tong also smiled happily. He knew in his heart that all the worries in Chengdu would be gone from him.
Hanzhong, war, thief Cao!
I, Pang Shiyuan, am here!
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