Hearing Jiang Yugang's words, everyone was almost entangled for a while. To be a small flag and a general flag, that is an official recognized by the imperial court, but now they are fighting with Jiang Baihu, this so-called executive officer of the Ministry of Intelligence, although it has less significance in name than the general flag of Xiaoqi, and it is more dangerous and tiring, but it really has more power.

Some people who thought more about it had already vaguely felt that this intelligence department was equivalent to Jiang Yugang's personal soldiers, and only by entering could they gain his trust.

For example, blacksmith Xu Annian is one, as the oldest among all and the one who has experienced the most things, although he does not participate in the election because of his status as a craftsman, he sees Jiang Yugang's planning quite thoroughly.

"One more point: in the future, the troops under my command will expand, and the power of the executive officer of the Ministry of Intelligence will only be greater," Jiang Yuyan continued to patiently draw cakes, he still hoped that the most capable people could be fully used by himself: "When the time comes, you can manage more than ten people in a small banner and fifty people in a general banner." ”

Li Xiaoqi pondered for a long time and stood up: "I am willing to do this...... General Director of the Ministry of Intelligence. ”

Seeing that even Li Xiaoqi chose to join the Ministry of Intelligence, the soldiers were much less resistant to the new organization founded by Jiang Yugang, and some capable soldiers expressed their willingness to enter the Ministry of Intelligence.

Lu Chong has been immersed in the production of bird guns these days, and in his free time, he goes to help the Xu family's uncle and nephew build a furnace. Today, taking advantage of the opportunity of Jiang Yu's meeting, I also came here to watch this so-called election to relax.

Their blacksmiths have nothing to do with this election, except for Ah Tian, who is thoughtful and rarely makes mistakes, he was pulled by Jiang Yu to act as a secretary, and the other blacksmiths have nothing to do. Lu Chong watched the establishment of the "Intelligence Department" with a completely entertaining mentality.

"Brother Yu, not only do you have a lot of ingenuity in craftsmanship, but you also have different ideas in the organization of this army." Lu Chong quipped.

"Haha, you may be ridiculous when you look at this intelligence department now, but in fact it is the original military system itself that is ridiculous," Jiang Yu didn't take it to heart, this kind of innovation was still quite strange for the people of the Ming Dynasty, these people were going to mumble in their hearts, and Lu Chong, who had the best relationship with him, just dared to say that he didn't understand Jiang Yu.

"I don't know what the original military system was," Lu Chong smiled narrowly, "At least there is still an obvious benefit now." ”

"What are the obvious benefits?" Jiang Yuyan didn't react for a while.

"Of the more than 30 people on Manggu Mountain, more than 20 of us have become petty officials, and everyone must still like Jiang Baihu in their hearts." Lu Chong teased.

"I really didn't expect this, the role of the Ministry of Intelligence has not yet appeared, but it has won the hearts of the people first." Jiang Yu scratched his head, this was really unintentionally inserted into the willows.

"However, to be honest, we have more than 20 people here who have the responsibility of leading the troops, and at most sixty or seventy people will be transferred from Meng Yangneng at that time, is there any worry that the people in charge are too redundant?" Lu Chong finally showed his sincerity: "There are some people in the people who are familiar with all kinds of crafts, and I wonder if I can assign some people to help make bird guns." ”

"So, it's just a lack of people." Jiang Yuyan nodded.

Seeing Jiang Yu's indifferent response, Lu Chong couldn't help asking, "Could it be that Brother Yugang has any way to solve the manpower problem?" ”

"Absolutely." Jiang Yu stood up as he spoke, stepped on a high stone in a few steps, and looked down the mountain. There is an endless mountain forest, dense branches and foliage cover countless creatures in the tropical climate here, in addition to all kinds of poisonous insects, miasma, birds and beasts, there are also countless hidden cottages.

In the cottage, both experienced hunters and skilled craftsmen with secret skills are far more suitable for this cruel battlefield than the vast majority of farmers from the countryside.

Jiang Yuyan pointed to the mountains in the distance: "People, it's there." ”

"What? Brother Yu, are you crazy? The villages here are all controlled by the Luchuan people. Lu Chong looked completely incomprehensible in shock.

"Lu Chong, you don't know what a robber is." Jiang Yuyan shook his head: "Let me ask you, is it better to live in peace under the rule of the Ming Dynasty, or is it better to pick up a knife and join the rebels and live a life of licking blood from the knife edge?" ”

"That's naturally a good life." Lu Chong replied.

"So, why do so many people in the cottage choose to pick up hunting knives and fight for our lives?" Jiang Yugang asked again.

"Why ......" Lu Chong began to show a look of enlightenment: "Could it be that they were forced by the Luchuan army?" ”

"The Luchuan army just took advantage of being more familiar with the environment and used force to force people to sell their lives." Jiang Yuyan nodded.

"So, how do we enlist the people in the village to help us?" Lu Chong's mind turned quickly, and he thought of something deeper: "If we also force them to join us, wouldn't this be as good as the Luchuan Army?" ”

"That's why I want to win people's hearts." Jiang Yugang said: "We will rescue the cottage from the control of the Luchuan Army, this is the first layer, we exchange various smelting metal products with them for trading, this is the second layer, win their hearts, and then let them see the advantages——"

"—After the bird gun is made, the casualty rate of our soldiers will be much lower." Lu Chong finally understood what Jiang Yugang meant: "In this way, it will be much easier to attract people to join our army." ”

"More than that, the Luchuan Army's troop source has decreased, our troop source has expanded, and the future war will be smoother if it is eliminated." After Jiang Yu finished speaking, he jumped off the stone: "So you need to make a bird gun as soon as possible, so that the people in the village can see our might." ”

"It will live up to its mission, the bird gun and the corresponding fixed-loading bomb model have been basically completed, and the rest is the test and follow-up adjustment after the actual assembly." Lu Chong looked confident.

"Later, after the people are transferred, you will give priority to those who have handicraft experience for your use, and you will join the craftsman household at a rate." Jiang Yugang said: "In addition to bird guns and fixed ammunition, we also need all kinds of iron farm tools and all kinds of supplies as trade goods, and you must be responsible for the production of these things." ”

"Okay." Lu Chong's face was a little solemn, this time, the task given to him by Jiang Yuyan was much heavier than before.

"You don't have to be too nervous, if you encounter any problems later, I will definitely try my best to help you solve them." Jiang Yuyan comforted, thought about it later, and thought about it: "It's better to establish an institution managed by craftsmen, it just so happens that our various design drawings and production processes are exclusively researched by a few of us, and they should be kept secret, and now it is time to establish an organization and manage it as a whole."

"In this way, firstly, it can prevent the outflow of technology, secondly, it will facilitate the management of artisan affairs, and thirdly, it can also promote technological exchange." Jiang Yugang went on to describe such an institution, somewhat similar to the combination of scientific research institutes and factory management.

"As for the name, the most exquisite part of the craftsmanship is to turn stones into gold, so it's called the Alchemy Academy," Jiang Yu looked at Lu Chong: "You are the dean of this Alchemy Academy." ”

"Thank you." Lu Chong was nervous and excited, and he also used an honorific title for Jiang Yugang. He had a hunch that the establishment of this alchemy academy would completely change his fate.