Du Fubo could only bow his head and say: "There is no other objection to the humble position, and I will obey the military orders of my lord." ”

"That's good. Mr. Shen Qian, please be seated. Ye Fu stood up with a smile and walked around the hall with his hands behind his back, "Lord Shen, my lords, I know that you have complaints in your hearts when such a severe punishment is enforced. Ye was not the one who killed him, but he was forced by the situation, and there were too many deserters, so he had to do it. We look forward to your understanding and cooperation. In addition, as I just said, this law is a severe punishment law. It is inevitable that some brothers are dissatisfied and unwilling to comply. As for me, I don't like to be strong. Therefore, in line with the principle of voluntariness, if there is any unwillingness to abide by this law within three days from the promulgation of this law, I will understand it and will not pursue it. If you don't want to be a soldier, you can take off this military uniform and become a citizen. But whether you are a soldier or a citizen, you are not allowed to flee without permission. There are those who abandon the city and flee, regardless of the military or civilian, will be severely punished! The three-day period is voluntary. But once the deadline is over, don't say that I'm not close to someone. The rules are very clear, Wang experience, you will fill in all the omissions that Master Du pointed out to you just now, and then issue it for implementation. ”

finally dispersed, and the four of them walked outside, Du Fubo sighed with a strange emotion, "Kill and kill one by one, he really treats himself as Qi Dashuai!" I said, "Guys, you can't bear it anymore, can you?" ”

"What if you can't bear it?" Song Ruliang sneered, "In terms of official rank, that's our boss." In the background, people are the cronies of Liu Zongbing and Jiang Zongbing. In terms of love, people have given you room to choose, if you don't like it, you can go! In theory, it is not right to flee privately, isn't it a case of deserters on the battlefield? People are reasonable and have the upper hand. Fight for the official position, fight for the backstage, you can't play anything else. What else is there to say about this? Accept your fate! Lao Du! Anyway, as long as he doesn't get it directly on my head, I'm not going to do anything with him. ”

Song Ruliang has always been like this, and Du Fubo originally had no hope for him. turned his head to look at Lu Ding and Tang Wang, but found that the two of them had already walked a few steps briskly and were far away from him.

"Just go along with it!" Du Fubo shouted hatefully, "You guys are like this, sooner or later, let the surnamed Ye kill you one by one!" ”

Lu Ding heard the voice behind him, scratched his ears, and the corner of his eye seemed to inadvertently glance at a corner in front of him, and the corners of his mouth gently hooked an arc.

Idiot!

He thought to himself, and his steps were getting faster.

~~

In the backyard of the office, Ye Fu returned here after dispersing.

Wang Xing, who didn't die in the catastrophe but didn't know where Houfu was, saw him walk in, so he hurriedly stepped forward to serve him, took off his official uniform, and changed into civilian clothes. There was a brazier in the room, and it was hot enough, even if it was nine cold days, it still felt warm.

After changing his clothes, he went straight to the study, where Wang Zhi was already waiting for him.

"Wang experience, I've been waiting for a long time." Ye Fu politely arched his hand to Wang Zhi, Wang Zhi didn't say anything, and Ye Fu didn't care, only raised his hand and motioned for him to sit down.

Wang Xing trotted over to pour tea for Ye Fu, and then stood behind Ye Fu, as if he didn't see Wang Xing.

Their brothers have always been awkward, and Ye Fu is too lazy to interfere in other people's family affairs, so he just pretends not to see it.

Wang Zhi was obviously used to this, and when he sat down, he only thought that there were only two people in the room, he frowned slightly, and said to Wang Zhi: "My lord, this first step, although we can be regarded as going out." But the following officials have a general understanding of several people, and I am afraid that they will not accept the rules you have made so easily. Even if they haven't seen any resistance yet, it's probably just because they're not familiar with you. Moreover, the initial promulgation of the system has not hurt the fundamentals, and they should still be waiting and seeing. Therefore, there is a long way to go, and the trouble of adults is still ahead! ”

Ye Fu nodded and did not answer.

In the short few days that Wang Zhi has, he can be regarded as having a preliminary understanding of Ye Fu. knew that although he nodded at this time, he should not agree with his words in his heart.

Wang Zhi pondered for a moment, but decided to persuade him, "My lord, please forgive the official for speaking out." When you asked the lower official to draft the French copy, the lower official reminded you. It is true that the harsh punishment law has a great effect at some times, but it should not include the present. Now is the time to gather all the forces that can be gathered and find ways to win over and digest them. And not as you commanded, to kill at every turn. The garrison in Sanyang Fort is already insufficient, and if it is greatly reduced because of this, or even provokes a mutiny, it will be terrible! ”

"The king's experience is not true." Ye Fu smiled bitterly when he saw that he had gone back to this issue that should have passed, but he had to explain to him, "If I don't give them a chance to choose, under the high pressure of severe punishment and law, it is very likely that the situation you said will happen." But didn't I give them a choice? In this way, as long as he doesn't run, I naturally don't want to kill anyone. ”

Wang Zhi retreated half a step, "Okay, even if it doesn't provoke a mutiny." But if most of the staff is attrition because of choice, how to deal with it? If the garrison is insufficient, where will it be replenished? ”

"Wang experience, this is what I want to discuss with you next!" Ye Fu said, handing out a piece of paper, "You help me draft a recruitment notice now, and I have already written the rough requirements here." You just need to help me put it together and see if there's anything I need to add. ”

Wang Zhi didn't know why, took the paper and looked at it, and was immediately stunned, "My lord, what are you......?" Isn't this whimsical? ”

Indeed, except for Wang Zhi himself, I am afraid that everyone who sees the content on this page will think that he is whimsical.

At this time, Liaodong lacked the most soldiers. He did not hesitate to recruit soldiers from neighboring provinces in large quantities and transfer officers to fill vacancies, and when fighting wars, there was even a practice of exchanging soldiers for official positions. As far as the current situation is concerned, as long as it is a young man, he is already a first-class soldier, where is the turn to be picked?

But Wang Zhi's paper clearly listed his requirements for recruitment, one by one, clearly, in Wang Zhi's eyes, it was simply harsh!

Ye Fu smiled mysteriously and said, "Just polish it according to what I wrote above." However, I can remind you that you are asked to polish the sentence to ensure that the sentence is plain and smooth, and the people can understand it when it is read. It's not like you're going to polish all my requests! One of these rules counts as one, and if one is not satisfied, you can't be a soldier under my command! ”

Wang Zhi's expression was cold, and he said to Ye Fu: "If this is the case, then the lower officials feel that the adults are afraid that they will soon become the laughing stock of the entire Sanyang!" ”

"Oh? What do you mean by that? Ye Fu asked.

Wang Zhi replied: "With such harsh conditions and such dangerous work, if you are not a fool, how can anyone come to serve as a soldier?" Being a soldier in Sanyang is a deadly job, and the conditions are lower and you can't recruit people, not to mention you...... Alas...... My lord, if you really don't want to do it, the lower officials won't force you to ......"

"Wang experience, you misunderstood." Ye Fu said, "It's not that my head is burned out, and I'm not fattened by breaking my promise. However, I don't want to explain this matter to you for the time being, you just need to help me draw up the notice, and within ten days, I will give you an explanation. ”

Wang Zhi let out a long sigh, lowered his head, and shook his head at the contents of the paper.

Suddenly, a loud noise came from the door, startling several people to look towards the door. I saw Jin Yichuan rushing in angrily, and said to Ye Fu: "My lord, that Du Fubo is too disagreeable!" Speak ill of you in public all day long! Such a person can't be kept! ”

Du Fubo couldn't stay, but Ye Fu didn't want to move him for the time being.

On the day of the promulgation of the joint sitting law, some soldiers in the army in the Fort of Sanyang were already ready to move. And by the evening of the same day, soldiers and even junior officers began to apply to quit the army one after another. By the next day, seeing that the people who quit had not suffered any retaliation, those who had been watching from the wall also stood up and applied for withdrawal.

Ye Fu kept his promise and did not blame the people who quit. Soon, in the entire Sanyang military fort, the army called three generals and under the command of a full force of 1,320 people was supposed to be 1,320 people, from less than 500 to more than half, and by the next evening, when the number of people was counted, there were only more than 200 people left. There are large vacancies for junior officers, and there is even less for soldiers. All kinds of signs made Wang Zhi feel that this military fort was afraid that it would be self-defeating.

And on the morning of the third day, the newly posted recruitment notice confirmed Wang Zhi's idea and made Ye Fu a laughing stock.

"In order to expand the armament and replenish the source of troops, so as to protect the territory and the people, and protect the countryside. From now on, recruit new recruits. All young men who are interested in serving the country, regardless of household registration, can apply. The specific requirements are as follows: first, the age limit is 15 but not 30; Second, they must be at least 4 feet 8 inches tall and in good health; third, it can travel more than 20 miles in two quarters of an hour; Third, the strength can lift a hundred pounds of weight; Fourth, keep to yourself, obey orders, and have no bad habits. ”

Ye Fu's regulations were almost completely copied from the recruitment conditions of Beiyang in later generations. He knows very well that if he wants to train soldiers well, the source of soldiers is extremely important and should not be underestimated. But the situation that day seemed to slap Ye Fu in public with a loud slap.

The recruiting office set up at the entrance of the office was deserted, but a handful of soldiers seized the great opportunity to leave the army.

In the office, Ye Fu's life is not easy.

Shen Zhaolin, as the president of Qian, remained silent about this matter, and the four generals took turns to make trouble, which had already annoyed Ye Fu. Behind closed doors, he thanked the guests, but he still had to face Wang Zhi's heart-wrenching questioning.

"My lord, the lower official has already said that this method will not work!"

But no matter how others reacted, Ye Fu had no intention of repenting.

~~

In the early morning of the fourth day of the promulgation of the law, the number of officers and men gathered on the school grounds could be said to be sad and tearful when they saw it. In the entire military fort, only more than 200 officers and soldiers were originally stationed there. Even Ye Fu didn't expect that before it was his turn to make a move, Du Fubo, as the general, took the initiative to quit the army. The reason is that he is almost gone.

Wang Zhi stood behind Ye Fu's side, looking at the obvious change in numbers, and then at the fifty old subordinates he brought behind Ye Fu, he couldn't help but sigh.

In terms of combat effectiveness, these two hundred people may not be the opponents of Ye Fu's general banner soldiers, right?

Thinking of this, he was suddenly shocked in his heart, and when he looked at Ye Fu's eyes, it was suddenly different. If things are really as he thinks, then Ye Fu is really not simple!

Ye Fu didn't leave too much time for others to think about it, things were going well, and everything went according to his arrangement.