The palace study was brightly lit, the door was closed, and the two men in the room were discussing.

"Since the king knows how to make paper, the military salary is naturally not a problem, and the minister will issue a conscription order tomorrow." Li Zuoche's expression was excited, and he said again: "However, even if there is money to pay military salaries, there are too many conscripts, and the number of cultivators is further reduced, and next year's field harvest is estimated to be insufficient to meet the needs of nearly 200,000 soldiers, and it is necessary to buy grain." ”

In ancient times, the grain production itself was not high, and if there was a large-scale conscription in wartime, unless there was enough food in reserve, it would not last long.

Li Zuoche continued: "After taking the Yan State, there will definitely be grain seizures, and after the millions of people of the Yan Kingdom become subjects of the Zhao State, it may be able to meet the needs of 200,000 soldiers." According to the minister's understanding, Qi should have surplus food, and if the military food is not enough, he can send someone to persuade Qi to persuade Qi Xiang. ”

In the State of Qi, Tian Guang, the king of Qi, was just a puppet, and the real power was in the hands of Xiang Guotian Heng.

In the era of fierce wars such as the Chu-Han war, a large number of men joined the army and died in battle, and there were not many areas where there was surplus food.

On the land of Zhao, the north wind was howling, and the sky was covered with goose feather-like snow.

In the study, the two talked for another half an hour, and Li Zuoche said that he would write down the training minutes in detail within a few days and present them to King Zhao for review.

Zhao Xie himself had read a lot of military books in modern times, and he had a certain understanding of Wu Qi, Wei Qing, Huo Quzhi, Li Jing, Yue Fei, Qi Jiguang, and other famous generals in governing the army, training troops, and commanding operations.

He believed that he would definitely be able to inspire Li Zuoche, and the other party would explain the training method in detail, believing that it would bring him gains.

The door of the study was opened, and Li Zuoche came out and left in the wind and snow.

Zhao Xie was busy for a day, eating, bathing and sleeping with his wife.

Li Zuoche returned home, and after dinner, he went to the study to get busy, he was writing the minutes of military training, sometimes sitting down and writing on bamboo slips, sometimes standing up and walking back, thinking about the content and then writing.

Zhao's direct military opponent was Han Xin, which was an extremely strong opponent. Military contests not only depend on the commander-in-chief's on-the-spot command, but also depend on pre-war preparations, including the training of non-commissioned officers, morale, weapons and equipment, and logistical support, as well as the creation of a strategic posture favorable to one's own side.

Li Zuoche tried to make the best preparations before the war, and he did his best to keep improving, and try to do the best in every detail.

The wind and snow outside the house were even heavier, blowing the windows whirring, and Li Zuoche only had military training in his mind.

In the early hours of the morning, Mrs. Li came into the study with a bamboo basket.

The north wind blew in suddenly, and Li Zuoche's thoughts stopped.

"Lang Jun, warm up!"

The lady came in, put the bamboo basket on the table, took out the small pot and chopsticks, and filled the bowl with soup.

"Madam, I'll let you rest early, and you will stew me again!"

"Lang Jun, you have no day and night for official business, and it is nothing for the concubine to rest later! Quick, drink while it's hot! ”

Li Zuoche drank the steaming mutton soup, and the whole person was warm.

After drinking two bowls of soup, Li Zuodao: "In a few years, the imperial court will have one more good general." ”

His son was twelve years old, and sixteen was the age of adulthood.

Mrs. Li said earnestly: "You have to take more time to teach Zhi'er, if you don't learn the art of war well, how can you be a good general!" ”

Li Zuodao: "After this busy period, I will spend more time with him." Madame, rest first, and I'll write later. ”

With that, he yawned.

The husband only had work in his eyes, and Mrs. Li had no choice but to pack up the dishes and chopsticks and go to sleep.

Li Zuoche was busy for another hour and a half before going to bed.

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The next morning, the wind and snow stopped, and the country after the snow was covered in silver.

The officials of the capital began a new day's work.

At the gate of Gong Zhi's mansion, a team of palace guards walked towards this side, and they were guarding Zhao Wang Luan.

Zhao Xie got off the road and walked inside.

After Gong Zhi's house was raided yesterday, the more than 20 slaves in the mansion will resume their normal household registration, and several members of Gong Zhi's family will not be allowed to live here, and they will be kicked out yesterday.

Zhao Xie inspected here, and the area of the house is relatively large, which is enough to meet the entire production process of the paper mill and the residence of relevant personnel.

The city of Xiangguo itself is not large, and there are only a few mansions, except for Gong Zhi's mansion, I really can't find a suitable place to make paper.

For papermaking, Zhao Xie has already thought of a plan, the most important thing is to ensure that the technology is not leaked, the paper mill must send troops to guard day and night, workers in the production and residence for a long time, unless special circumstances are not allowed to contact with the outside world.

After the inspection, Zhao Xie decided to set up the paper mill here.

The next step is to select the right personnel, including the soldiers, production workers, and managers who guard the place.

For managers, they must be absolutely trustworthy people, and it is really difficult to find them for a while.

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Lu Tian's mansion, where 300 soldiers guarded.

At noon, Cao Wan came here with dozens of servants, a subtle smile appeared on the corner of his mouth, the king asked him to investigate Gong Zhi and Lu Tian, and now that he has mastered the evidence of Lu Tian's crimes and made meritorious achievements, the king may be able to accept his suggestion.

Cao Wan was a persistent Legalist figure, and Li Kui, Shang Ying, and Li Si were the people he admired, and he wanted to promote the implementation of strict laws in the Zhao state.

In the mansion, there were nearly 100 of Lu Tian's subordinates, and the atmosphere was solemn.

When Cao Wan entered the mansion, he saw Lu Tian standing in the courtyard, holding a sword, and several subordinates standing behind him, all holding single knives.

Cao Wan took the official to a stop two feet away from him, and said sharply: "Lu Tian, you accepted bribes and did not promote generals according to merit, the evidence is conclusive!" ”

Lu Tian's eyes were full of gloom, and he said coldly: "Cao Wan, what can you do with me, a cool official?" ”

Cao Wan said: "According to the law of Zhao State, this official will arrest you and bring you back for trial." He sensed that the other party was abnormal, took a few steps back and said loudly: "Come on, arrest Lu Tian for me." ”

Immediately, four officials walked towards Lu Tian.

"Kill..."

Lu Tian immediately drew his sword and slashed at the servant, and several subordinates behind him drew their swords and rushed forward.

In the houses around the courtyard, a group of people with weapons and armor rushed out and killed Cao Wan.

Lu Tian was ruthless, and he failed to send someone to assassinate Li Zuoche, he still wouldn't sit still, if Cao Wan dared to arrest someone, he would fight to break the net.

The more than 80 people who rushed out were all people who only recognized Lu Tian and did not recognize the imperial court.

Dozens of people rushed in the direction of Cao Wan with all their strength, and the combat power was strong, Cao Wan was taken aback, but fortunately, he quickly retreated, and the officials were drawing their weapons to resist. However, the military service is not at all the opponent of these professional soldiers.

The soldiers guarding outside immediately rushed in when they heard the noise, and the two sides fought fiercely......

The battle here alarmed the people nearby, and many of them watched from afar at the gate of the mansion.

Cao Wan withdrew from the gate and ordered someone to quickly report to the nearest officers and soldiers defending the city.

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In the palace, Zhao Xie was eating with Zhao Qian in the dining room, and after receiving the report, a smile appeared on the corner of his mouth.

Zhao Qian was puzzled: "King, Lu Tian rebelled, why are you laughing?" ”

Zhao Xie said with a smile: "Gong Zhi and Lu Tian are inseparable from Chen Yu, the greater the crime of the two, the more unfavorable it will be to Chen Yu." ”

Zhao Qian suddenly realized.