When Huang Daochong left the palace, Jia Zhou's figure slowly walked out.
"Wenlong, can you hear me clearly?"
"Listen a little." Jia Zhou said with a serious face, "My lord needs to be careful when dealing with Kezhou. This kind of relationship may become my lord's arm, but it is also very likely that it will become a knife that stabs my lord in the back."
Kezhou, who drifted with the crowd, hugged the thigh of anyone with a bigger fist.
It is rare for a state with two counties and beautiful surroundings to be able to avoid the disaster of weapons in such a world.
Jia Zhou didn't say much about the fake emperor, and the two of them just sighed. Then, Xu Mu opened Zuo Shiren's letter.
The content was correct. First, there was a rainbow of congratulations, and then based on that alliance, he invited Shuzhou to send troops to help defeat the pseudo-emperor Fang Ru.
Xu Mu had no expression on his face and tore the letter into pieces.
"Zuo Shiren is a little anxious. This kind of reputation is not easy to get." Jia Zhou laughed.
If there is a benefit, there is no harm in sending troops, but Laizhou and Yanzhou are too far apart. If we fight thousands of miles apart, we won't even be able to catch the eggs. Are you kidding me?
…
Ignoring Zuo Shiren's teasing, Xu Mu again focused on the military affairs of Shuzhou. According to the previous plan, after the rice harvest in Sichuan, it was time to recruit a new army.
The person in charge of the recruitment was Sun Xun, probably the daughter-in-law who had finally become a mother-in-law. She was walking around the training ground with her sword in hand and cursing.
"When I was fighting with the King of Shu, ten cold dogs tried to block me. Hey, I killed eight of them with one blow. The remaining two knelt down and shouted "Daddy" a hundred times before I stopped. "
Xu Mu rubbed his forehead. As expected of Han Jiu's recommendation, his temperament is almost exactly the same.
According to the previous recruitment method of the Dou family in central Shu, there were roughly one soldier per household for five households. If there was a war recruitment, one more soldier would be sent as a reserve camp or civilian husband.
Xu Mu did not follow this method. All young and ambitious people can join the army. Of course, all these prerequisites must be considered above food and grass.
The army has not moved, but the food and grass go first. Food and grass were scarce, and even the peasants couldn't get enough of the rations, so why fight?
And in this way, the possibility of cheating can be eliminated. Instead of the old and the weak, only the young and strong will join the army.
"Long Gong, you go pick up five thousand people. From now on, these five thousand people will be under your command." Xu Mu smiled and turned his head, "Don't do the scouting task. You can lead a battalion alone and teach archery. It’s called Shen Gong Camp.”
Gong Gou, who was nearby, couldn't hide his joy as he listened.
"Thank you, boss, no, thank you, lord!"
"Go ahead."
"Long Gong, you will also be a general in the future. Keep your body straight."
"My lord, stand up straight!"
Gong Gou was still a little thin and his waist was a bit hunched, but even so, he held his head high and moved forward with long strides.
In this round of recruitment, after some screening at the training ground, more than 13,000 people were left. Letting Gong Dog lead more than 5,000 people was not just a whim. But Xu Mu understood that with Liangzhou as the strategic target, there was a high possibility that he would fall into a long-term field war.
If the Liennu Battalion leaves Shuzhou, its shooting power will be greatly reduced.
Therefore, he needs a team of people who are good at shooting. Undoubtedly, Bow Dog is the best leader.
"Brother Mu, I am the invincible general. I can do it with just three thousand." Not far away, Si Hu saw Gong Gou ordering troops and ran over quickly.
"I asked my wife last night, and she said that we will give out steamed buns during the war. If I lead three thousand people, I will give out steamed buns and rice cakes. I am afraid that they will eat too much, so I will take care of the steamed buns while leading the troops."
"Si Hu, what's this mess...Hey, wait!"
Xu Mu suddenly turned his head and looked at Si Hu seriously.
"Brother Hu, could it be that you were there last night?"
Si Hu's eyes began to become evasive. Before Xu Mu could ask any more questions, he hurriedly pulled out his legs and ran forward.
"You are so shameless!" Xu Mu was startled, looking at Si Hu lowering his legs, and cursed hastily.
However, if there is a real fight...it can be considered that his brother's enlightenment education in a certain aspect is complete.
"Sun Xun, after counting the number of people, we will take the sand military deduction test. Those who can beat you will be brought to the palace."
After all, a group of young generals must be selected as Shuzhou's reserve resources. If these troubled times continue for decades, it will be desolate to think about how Yu Wen and Chaoyi, with their old arms and legs, will have to lead troops on an expedition.
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"There are more than 10,000 troops, and they are all young and strong men. My lord, that's not bad." Looking at the military report, Jia Zhou smiled.
"I brought five thousand with the long bow, and the remaining seven or eight thousand. After practicing, I plan to send them to reinforce Chao Yi."
Although it is said that Shuzhou is peaceful, on the front line outside the country, Chao Yi is still fighting with Liangzhou.
"Lord, I always feel that Sima Xiu is preparing for something." Jia Zhou suddenly frowned, "In the many battles between the two states of Shu and Liang, that Sima Xiu has always taken the initiative to plan wars."
Xu Mu also frowned.
He understood what Jia Zhou meant. Since the capture of Muyun Prefecture, Liang Prefecture had not made any move since they withdrew their troops.
Something is wrong.
"Is there any information from the Night Owl Group?"
"It was sent yesterday, but no news was found. The intelligence camp in Liangzhou has the Night Owl Group under its radar, so it will inevitably be a bit of a hindrance." Jia Zhou paused, "Lord, I have an idea."
"Wenlong, please speak."
"My lord is not only the king of Shu now, but also has another level of identity. He is the chief rudder of thirty states in the world. Furthermore, the people of Liangzhou are strong and brave, so there should be many heroes. My lord might as well use the rudder. I ask Xia'er to investigate secretly."
Jia Zhou's words made Xu Mu silent for a moment.
"Wenlong, is it too fast?"
"It's not too fast. My lord, you should understand that you are now the chief helmsman of the world's heroes. Naturally, some people are dissatisfied with you, but most of them, after hearing all the righteous deeds of my lord, there is no problem. My lord must take the people-oriented path. This path is also suitable for the Xiaer Army."
"Li Zhiqiu cannot kill the dynasty. On the contrary, many heroes will put their hope in the lord. The Shangguan said that after he returned, I heard that he had secretly collected grain and prepared to transport it to Shuzhou."
"If it succeeds. Throughout the ages, my lord is probably the first person... to connect the temple and the world together."
"But let me say something unpleasant first." Jia Zhou's face darkened, "If one day, the lord takes over the country, all the heroes in the world will be dismissed immediately to avoid becoming too big to lose. Take advantage of the opportunity, but this If you plant something, just borrow it, there is no need to think about repaying the favor.”
"As expected of a poisonous owl..."
Jia Zhou laughed and said, "I know that your lord must have some considerations, and I won't mention it again in the future. But now, if my lord wants to deal with Liangzhou, he really needs to take advantage of the Xia'er Army."
