Zhao Kuo knew that even in the name of defending Qin, he was forced to stay in Shangdang County temporarily. But as the saying goes, once Lou Chang and others return to Handan, I am afraid that King Zhao will immediately recall him. By then, I'm afraid I have to leave even if I don't want to.
Therefore, Zhao Kuo had no time to explore and cultivate his own power. You can only make do with it, use whatever you have! Loyalty and reliability are the first factors in Zhao Kuo's choice.
Fortunately, the so-called management these days is still extensive, and Zhao Kuo's request is even simpler, and it does not require the talent of Crouching Dragon to execute it.
As for the most reliable candidate around him, there is no other person besides Xu Li.
Then Zhao Kuo handed his big killer weapon into Xu Li's hands and slowly told him the secret.
Xu Li's expression remained tense and unchanged.
"General, is this possible? How can a mere piece of wood be worth the efforts of several people?" Xu Li looked at his general in embarrassment.
It wasn't that Xu Li wanted to be lazy. Xu Li never said a word about the tasks assigned by the general. It was just that this task made Xu Li a little unsure and even at a loss.
Yes, Zhao Kuo had confidence in Xu Li, but Xu Li lost confidence in his general. It's no wonder Xu Li, when it comes to the art of war, Zhao Kuo has a family background. Even when facing Bai Qi and Lian Po, Xu Li also had full confidence in him.
But when it comes to farming...
After all, Xu Li had watched Zhao Kuo grow up. Not to mention going to the ground, there were people waiting for him even when changing clothes.
Seeing Xu Li's hesitation, Zhao Kuo was also a little speechless. He had never eaten pork, and he had never seen a pig running!
Of course, this obviously cannot be said directly to Xu Liyan. Even if you want to explain it, it is not easy to explain. After thinking about it for a while, Zhao Kuo decided to use the simplest and most direct method-tell the truth!
"This thing was given by God in a dream. I have ordered people to test it, and there is no error." Zhao Kuo looked at Xu Li seriously.
Well, there seems to be nothing wrong with returning to my hometown in my dream.
However, to Zhao Kuo, a staunch materialist, the theory of ghosts and gods was just a casual remark, but to a figure like Xu Li, he was greatly shocked and became superstitious.
Xu Li pondered for a moment, then said, "General. In that case, why not dedicate this thing to our king? If it is really beneficial and the whole country can share it, the national power of our Zhao country can be the leader of all countries! It is the Qin State..." ...."
In the middle of speaking, Xu Li suddenly stopped, obviously he also realized something.
However, Zhao Kuo continued Xu Li's words without hesitation and said: "You also know that if I present this thing today, it is not certain whether Zhao will use it tomorrow, but it is inevitable that this thing will appear in front of King Qin's case. Zhao Qi used this thing to compare the vastness of Qin's territory with the narrowness of Zhao's territory. This is not to benefit Zhao but to benefit Qin!"
After hearing this, Xu Li also nodded silently. Apparently, Xu Li also saw what Dr. Lou Chang did to attach himself to the Qin State and remembered it in his heart.
"This is one of them." Zhao Kuo then continued: "These two have been forced repeatedly since the Shangdang war. The imperial court, with the help of public opinion, forced me to participate in the war, the lack of food and fodder forced me to attack urgently, and I was besieged on all sides. I broke through and was injured by a hidden arrow. I don’t want to be hurt like this again, do you understand?”
Xu Li nodded. When he thought that he had been encouraged to go to Zhao Mansion to persuade the general to join the war, which resulted in the general being injured, Xu Li felt very unhappy.
Zhao Kuo also seemed to understand the sadness in Xu Li's heart. He patted Xu Li's shoulder and continued: "The hands of this general are the most suitable and trustworthy for you, so I entrust him with a heavy responsibility. Don't let it fall into the hands of others."
When Xu Li heard this, he was shocked, and then he said more seriously: "General, with such an important task, my subordinates should obey the order, but I am afraid that I will not be able to do it, and I will not think carefully..."
Zhao Kuo waved his hand and said, "It's okay, I've considered everything for you."
As he spoke, Zhao Kuo took out a bamboo slip from the side and handed it to Xu Li, saying: "This is the general's order. Before the rotation has begun, you can choose from all the troops. A limit of three hundred people will be assigned to the army." Lieutenant Su, you are also the captain of his army. I grant you the right to accept the people in the land within the river, and provide you with ten thousand tons of food for the winter. This winter, we can accept more refugees and expand the fields.
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"The people here are called Tunmin, and the land they farm is called Juntun. They are governed by military laws. They farm when they are busy and practice martial arts when they are free. They are both for the people and the army." Zhao Kuo said in a non-surprising tone.
Obviously, Zhao Kuo was planning to copy Cao Cao's "farming policy". A plow may not be able to pry this heavy Warring States period, but what if we add a handful of advanced systems?
Cao Cao relied on this strategy to force Yuan Shao, the behemoth of the Fourth Generation and Three Dukes, out of the historical stage. He also relied on this strategy to unify the northern world. If it weren't for the two little red guys in the south, it would not be impossible to unify China and call him Emperor Wei.
It was the first time for Xu Li to see such a strategy, even hundreds of years later in the late Eastern Han Dynasty. Xu Li was obviously stunned by Zhao Kuo's shocking words. He pondered for a moment and then asked: "What is done like this?" , It is true that we can gather manpower and accumulate food in a short period of time, but if time goes by, the people may become tired and lazy, and military law cannot restrain them.”
"Don't worry." With such an obvious loophole, would Thief Cao not have thought of it? Cao Cao, who is well versed in human nature, has already thought of a countermeasure: "For the wasteland opened up, 70% of the tax will be paid in the first year to pay off the winter debt, 60% in the second year, and 50% in the third year. Those who have made great contributions will pay less. Those who are lazy will be heavily taxed. If you are a villager, are you willing to take some time off?"
"I don't want to!" Xu Li replied immediately.
Only a fool knows how to rest. If you collect ten more grains, at least three of them belong to your family. This simple account can be calculated by even the most illiterate people.
"The benefits of farming are six:
First, if we do not neglect plowing in war, then we should not neglect plowing and defense, and we should not neglect fighting if we defend;
Secondly, the officials who are stationed in the fields take possession of the land they have built as their own paradise, and are determined to explore the secrets and defend them to the death;
Thirdly, if a soldier has no family, his love will not be solid; if he has a family, he will be burdened by the army, so he can use the army to secure his family, go out to fight, and return home to rest;
Fourth, when soldiers are engaged in farming, they are happy to be close to the people, and the hearts of the remaining people are restless. Even the people outside the country do not want to be abused and devoured, and the people in the enemy's territory are friendly and attached to us for our use;
Fifth, the soldiers can be stationed for a long time, gathered at the border, tied up in parts, and not separated from their original elements. The armor, weapons, and swords are repaired in spare time, the soldiers are well-organized, and the talisman is set down and goes to the road in the evening. The enemy cannot predict its movements. machine;
Sixth, if you win, you will advance; if you fail to win, you will retreat and stop, so as not to be disbanded and internal strife.
With these six benefits, the harvesting of millet and husks, and the transportation of the people without heavy hardships, the benefits of farming are endless! " Zhao Kuo concluded.
"Color!" Xu Li said while stroking his palms, then frowning slightly and said: "But, General, from my perspective, this strategy may be more important than the wooden plow, so..."
