The next morning, before dawn, the trumpet sounded in the castle, and everyone came out to gather. This is the characteristic of Wang Xiaolie's army. No matter it is windy or rainy, they must assemble every day when they get up and be lectured by Dutou. After dinner in the evening, they also have to assemble and lecture before going to bed. Other armies generally have one training day every few days, and the rest of the time is more relaxed.
After everyone gathered, Shu Jiming stepped forward and said: "From today on, we will be the garrison of Sbi Castle. In the past five days, I, the military envoy and the scribe, inspected the surrounding terrain and made a construction plan. Each team is composed of The Zuojie-level leader will first organize the living quarters in the fort. The right section-level leader will also lead two teams to organize the moat. The river will be dredged and we will prepare to bring water over."
Everyone cheered.
After arranging today's affairs, Shu Jiming asked everyone to disperse. Led by Zuo Jiejie on duty, morning classes will be done first.
Arriving at the castle hall, Shu Jiming patted a stool. After the flying dust settled, he sat down on it. He said to Wang Zhongfu: "We still need to discuss what regulations we want to implement here."
Wang Zhongfu sat opposite. Said: "There are rules set by the recruitment department, which cannot be violated. It is just a matter of profit and loss. In addition, the recruitment department also specially told the ministries that whether it is farming or defending the city, the organization of the army cannot be broken up. I think so, There must be morning classes. We can't be afraid of trouble. Once morning classes are skipped, the morale of the military will be chaotic. Every day, the duty officer will lead the training, and the other officers will discuss the day's affairs. Things done every day must be planned and completed. There must be a summary. The diary in the capital cannot be omitted, it is the responsibility of the officer on duty."
Shu Jiming nodded: "What the military envoy said. These red tapes are just annoying when they are done, but once they are eliminated, the entire organization begins to unravel. In addition, military training must be provided except when you are particularly busy. "
The two discussed. Not long after, the calligrapher Shi Duan came in and saluted the two of them.
Asking Shi Duan to sit down, Shu Jiming said: "Shu Shou, what are the rules for recruiting people? Please sort them out and list them for everyone to see. We have to discuss these carefully, which ones should be followed and which ones should be changed. Report to the Recruitment Department. Although we are only stationed in one fort, things are complicated and there is no trouble. Today, the left and right sections will lead everyone to work, and the three of us will go around for a while. "
Shi Duan handed over his hand and promised.
Wang Zhongfu said: "We need to decide what to plant in various areas in the village as soon as possible, and submit the report to the Ministry of Finance to distribute seeds. This winter, we will take advantage of the slack time to open up wasteland and plant early next spring. If everything goes well, there will be no need for grain and grass from the Ministry of Finance. ”
Shu Jiming said: "I'm afraid that the Jin army will attack the sacred mountain in winter, and we won't have time to cultivate wasteland."
Wang Zhongfu said: "We must trust Jiang Zhaofu. Even if the Jin soldiers come, they can't stay too long and they won't delay us."
The three of them discussed for a while, watched the sun rise, and then took two messengers out of the fort to look around.
Zuojie-level Hong Yi led troops and packed up the fort. Those houses that are to be inhabited must be repaired first, and the outside of those that are not occupied must be cleaned. There are so many collapsed houses in Sbi Castle that almost none are still intact. Hong Yi arranged the manpower with the fort hall as the center. He led a team of men to repair the fort gate. After repairing the door, the fort wall, although not complete yet, looks like what it is.
Guo Xiao, the right section commander, led two people to dredge the moat.
The river water is diverted from the Shibi River and has become silted up. Most of the water in the moat has dried up, leaving only small puddles. The mud washed down by the floods in summer is piled here and there in the river.
When they got down to the moat, Guo Xiao scolded: "You bastard, it's only October, and it's already frozen here! It's quite thick, and it's strong enough to stand on! Everyone, work harder, don't repair it now, another one will Yue can’t fix it even if he wants to!”
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All the soldiers accepted the promise and came to the river one after another.
Guo Xiao looked around and said: "Look at this, we can repair one side a day, and we can finish it in four days. Come with each team, we will inspect the river channel and distribute it. Everyone, work hard, don't waste time. "
After the team came over, Guo Xiao took a look at the river in the south and assigned tasks to the two teams.
Outside Shibi Castle, Wang Zhongfu and Shu Jiming worked with Shi Duan to examine the surrounding terrain in detail. Shi Duan measured with his steps and looked at the land near Sbi Castle. Said: "There are about three hundred acres of good abandoned land here. After repairing the channels, it can be watered. If wheat is planted, one acre of land should be able to produce two stones of grain. This has more than six hundred stones, which can feed a hundred people. , enough for us to eat.”
Shu Jiming said: "It's so easy to have enough food? But six stones per person is still a bit short."
Wang Zhongfu said: "Dutou, how can you only eat food? It can produce six hundred catties of wheat, and the surrounding dry land can be planted with millet, millet, sorghum, soybeans, etc., which is not only enough for people to eat, but also enough fodder for horses. "
Wheat straw does not have much nutrition and is not suitable as pasture. However, the stalks of broomcorn millet, millet and soybeans are different and are high-quality feed. If there is enough food in the irrigated land below, then the crops in the dry land can be harvested to some extent, and there will be no shortage of food and grass.
Shu Jiming calculated carefully and nodded: "The writer is right. As long as the irrigated land below is reclaimed, the food and grass will be enough. From this point of view, it is not difficult to feed the soldiers, it is just a little work!"
Wang Zhongfu said: "Dutou, as long as there is land, the soldiers can certainly earn money and eat. Our army does not carry family records, and they are all in their prime. How can they not be as good as farmers in farming? The difficulty is that farming cannot Training. Once the army lacks training, its combat effectiveness will be greatly reduced. What is Zhao Fu worried about most? It’s not that we can’t grow food, but that we can’t guarantee combat effectiveness.”
Shu Jiming said: "It makes sense. How to ensure both food and grass and combat effectiveness is not an easy task."
Wang Zhongfu said: "Of course it is not an easy task. I guess this matter still requires everyone to work together, and finally the Ministry of Advocacy will find a solution. Otherwise, it will be a bit difficult to just rely on everyone below. Let's first think about what to do in our own castle. What are the advantages? , what shortcomings do you have, what should you do in the future, and what worries do you have. Report it to the Recruitment Department and wait for a decision at the top."
Shu Jiming nodded in agreement.
The three of them walked around Sbi Castle together. Determine where to dig a pond, where to plant fruit trees, where to plant mulberries and dates, and where to plant a vegetable garden, and arrange them one by one. Seeing the sun setting in the west, we returned to the castle together.
When I walked outside the south gate, I saw Guo Xiao leading two teams to finish work. There were seven or eight soldiers carrying two baskets, groaning and panting.
Shu Jiming saw it and said to Guo Xiao, "Jieji, what's in that basket?"
Guo Xiao said: "Back in the capital, the moat looks dry. I didn't expect there to be big catfish in it. We caught two baskets and carried them back to the fort. It's hard work now, let's refresh ourselves."
Wang Zhongfu said: "Okay, okay! When we came to Sbi Castle, we also brought some eggplants, and we will stew them together tonight. It looks like you have two big baskets of fish, which should be enough for the soldiers in the capital."
Guo Xiao nodded: "Although I have never eaten catfish stewed with eggplant, I think it tastes good. There is also a special place in the river to put some black fish and the like. I will eat it slowly in the next few days."
"Okay, okay! If we don't have meat to eat now, it's better to have fish to eat!"
Several people talked and walked towards the castle.
