Of course Zhao Kuo understood what Xu Li wanted to say, but he was just afraid that other countries would copy his farming strategy.
But Zhao Kuo didn't care at all, and immediately explained: "Without the benefit of the curved shaft plow, how can we open up wasteland? The land in the world is not insufficient for plowing, but not enough for the curved shaft plow. For example, in Shangdang, how many fertile fields have been turned into wasteland now? , how many fields are left to be cultivated in our Zhao State? If he learns it, he will either destroy it in the wasteland, or commit crimes against a wealthy family, which will result in twice the result and half the result. In the end, the people will not become a people, the army will not become an army, and it will be wasted. Grain."
Indeed, without strong productivity, it is simply uneconomical to cultivate large areas of wasteland. It may even take more than ten years to reclaim the original investment. This is still a good situation; more importantly, it is not that there is no farmland in the country, and farming is just a way of bringing back the original land. It turned out that the people who worked in the fertile fields were driven to the wastelands, obviously unable to make ends meet.
And if you use the existing fertile land, you need to know that after these years of cleansing, not only the small country has no way to survive, but also the small people who have been promoted have no way to survive. Nowadays, most of these fertile lands have fallen into the hands of the nobles. If you want to use fertile land to station troops, you have to ask the powerful officials whether they agree.
Therefore, as long as Qu Yuuli is not exposed for one day, Zhao Kuo will have peace of mind for one day.
This is the power of technology!
Hearing this, Xu Li nodded silently, obviously convinced by Zhao Kuo, and his hand holding the silk book with the curved shaft and plow unconsciously tightened.
Only then did Xu Li realize what kind of heavy "heavenly book" the general had just handed him.
Of course, Zhao Kuo's arrangement was more than just that.
Patting Xu Li's shoulder again, Zhao Kuo continued: "Let's go to Hanoi. The most important task this winter and next spring is to "grow the fields and the people." At the same time, you will also assist General Tian Dan in the defense of Hanoi County. It is estimated that General Tian Dan will not stay for long, and you will take over the post of captain of Hanoi County. After the "Tuntian Policy" gets on the right track next year, Hanoi's defense also needs to be focused on. "
"The front is with Quyang as the fulcrum, and the back is with Yewang City as the fulcrum. They are arranged in steps and fortified layer by layer. It is not only necessary to prevent the Qin army from attacking, but also to guard against the sneak attacks of Han and Wei. From time to time, the soldiers stationed in the fields are sent forward for training. "Zhao Kuo then made arrangements for the defense of Hanoi. Although there was no map on their side, the two of them obviously already knew the situation in Hanoi County.
When Xu Li heard this, he naturally agreed repeatedly.
After arranging the defense, Zhao Kuo continued to give instructions: "As the captain of Hanoi County, no matter whether there is someone to take over in the future. Hand over the register, no fighting!"
"Understand?!" Zhao Kuo's words were somewhat obvious.
Xu Li was shocked when he heard this, but then he immediately clasped his fists and said, "The general will finally understand and will be the general to guard Hanoi County."
Obviously, although Xu Li didn't know what Zhao Kuo wanted to do, he was willing to go through fire and water for it, no matter what.
After thinking for a while, Xu Li added: "It's just that, general, Hanoi is still separated from Handan by Shangdang..."
Of course Zhao Kuo understood what Xu Li meant. The importance of Shangdang was self-evident. If Xu Li was placed in Hanoi, it would be difficult to take care of Shangdang County. In this way, if something happened, Xu Li would still be stationed in Hanoi. There are heavy troops, but they are beyond reach.
Zhao Kuo was very satisfied with having such an idea. Then he said with a smile: "Shangdang, Zhao Wei, will stay here. However, Shangdang is very mountainous, and even the reclamation effect is average, so Hanoi County is the focus. As for the use of Shangdang, I have made arrangements."
"Yes!" Xu Li immediately accepted the order.
When the east was white, Zhao Kuo finally gave Xu Li his face-to-face instructions.
"Go ahead and pick three hundred people to go with you!" Zhao Kuo waved his hand and said, "Remember, loyalty is the most important, combat power is the second."
Obviously, Zhao Kuo planned to turn the field army in Hanoi County into a "Zhao Family Army", Zhao Kuo's Zhao. And these three hundred people are the skeleton. For this reason, Zhao Kuo repeatedly emphasized that the person he chooses must be loyal to him.
"The general will understand." Xu Li nodded and agreed.
Immediately, with the most cutting-edge "technology" of this era and Zhao Kuo's deep entrustment and hope, Xu Li slowly left the tent.
And Zhao Kuo, who had worked hard all night, was finally able to take a good rest.
However, when Zhao Kuo fell asleep, he didn't know that Xu Li had broken the truth outside.
Xu Li, holding Zhao Kuo's military order, immediately launched a "poaching" operation throughout the entire army without any pause.
It wasn't that the generals and sergeants were unwilling to cooperate with Xu Li, but that the soldiers were too enthusiastic. The reason is simple: in addition to being appointed as the captain of Hanoi County and the captain of Zhisu, Xu Li also had a more prominent official position - the captain of Zhao Kuo's personal soldiers. And Zhao Kuo's soldiers were almost completely destroyed in the battle.
Naturally, Xu Li, who took Zhao Kuo's order to select people, was naturally regarded as selecting soldiers for Zhao Kuo.
Is this okay? !
Who doesn’t want to be a personal soldier for the general? Not to mention ordinary big-headed soldiers, even corps commanders, commanders, and even village commanders had to sharpen their heads to dig in!
Not for promotion and wealth, just to be able to block the general's arrow in future battles!
So, Xu Li originally just selected elite soldiers and generals from the tens of thousands of troops he knew well, but he didn't expect that just after he selected a few commanders, corps commanders, and village commanders, he was replaced by a bunch of hundreds of generals, five hundred commanders, The Qu Chang and even the school captain blocked the way.
"Why, General Xu looks down on your brothers?"
"After all, we got here first, so we can't compare to the few big soldiers below?"
The several corps commanders and senior officers who were angered by their superiors were so angry that their faces turned red. In order to stand guard for the general, they didn't care about their face, so they immediately retaliated.
"General, it's wrong to say that. You were able to achieve success first because of the way we opened the way!"
"Maybe we will lose if we drink, but our fists may not be stronger than ours!"
"With your size, you can't run as fast as a mule. Is it you who protects the general, or the general who protects you?"
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Xu Li seemed to know the purpose of these people's visit, and immediately understood that everyone must have misunderstood. But Xu Li had no intention of explaining to everyone.
There are mistakes!
This is what Xu Li thinks: to be able to compete for a spot as a soldier with the dignity of a school captain, this loyalty alone is very valuable. And this is exactly what the general emphasized repeatedly. And with the addition of the captain, it is obvious that the army under his command can be better built.
Immediately, Xu Li didn't hesitate. As long as he could defeat fifty moves, he would take them all.
Soon, the establishment of 300 people was filled by Xu Li, but the number of people pouring into the camp did not decrease at all. Obviously, the news of Xu Li's recruitment has been leaked.
Xu Li, who knew he had gotten into trouble, did not bother to clean up the matter. He took the more than 300 people he had just recruited, one person and two horses, and hurriedly left the military camp and headed for Hanoi County.
