On the rear marching oxcart of the First Infantry Brigade, Shang Wu and Jia Xu sat on a grocery ox cart and followed the troops.

"It's old. Old. Jia Xu said.

"Hehe, you're not old. We are still young, as long as we maintain a balanced mentality, everything will pass. Shang Wu said with a smile.

"That's not going to work. This kind of worry is the easiest thing to make people get old. Jia Xu said.

"We only have to worry about this period of time, and we don't have to think about other things so much." Shang Wu said.

"That's right. The financial side of things, I thought about it. I think it's better to sell some bonds. But how do you sell this bond? I feel that, in addition to matching some land, it is necessary to carry out arms, if told. If there is a big deal in the future, I think, these businessmen will still be tempted. Shang Wu thought for a while and said to Jia Xu.

"Well, that's all there is to it. Just, what will those businessmen think? If they don't say yes, there's nothing we can do. The finances have dried up, and the war can be carried on, this is our stockpile, and as soon as this fighting is over, our situation will immediately become difficult to deal with. Jia Xu said worriedly.

"yes. No matter what, that's all there is to do. I've already written the order. You see, if there is no problem, send it out, and it can be solved. Shang Wen said.

"Hmm. All right. Jia Xu looked at it. Feeling that there was no problem, he handed it over to a herald. This must be done expeditiously.

"Sir, there is a report." The herald had just left, and another herald arrived quickly, handing over some new reports. Jia Xu quickly opened it and looked at it.

"If I had known, we would have waited." Jia Xu handed the report in his hand to Shang Wu. Because there was no telegraph, communication could only rely on these heralds, and the communication cavalry quickly carried the message.

"What?" Shang Wu asked curiously. Then take the report and look.

"Well, this Wang Ming thought about it earlier than us, and he has already done so. It is said that the effect is still very good, and we have gathered a lot of money, so that the financial problem can be solved. Shang Wu said as he looked at the report in his hand.

"Yes, however, I think that Wang Ming can serve as the minister of the Ministry of Finance and Economics, and Ergou's ability is too limited. It's okay for him to go to the army, but this economic problem is a mess, and it's not as good as what a small official can do. Jia Xu said. The biggest disadvantage of Shangwu is that there are not enough talents, and most of the talents in many important positions are done by him, or they are forced to do it if the person is not suitable, such as Ergou is such a situation, his talent, Ergou himself knows, but there is no way, he can only force it to do this. He complained about Shangwu more than once. He is not suitable for this kind of work at all, he can only sleep two or three hours a day, and he can fall asleep when he walks, but that's it, a lot of things still make a mess for him, and many things can't be done at all. This puts him in a very unfavorable situation.

"Hmm. It's a talent, I think, it can be used. Shang Wu said.

"But I think we should separate the financial sector and divide it into two, one fiscal and one economic." Jia Xu said. The word economy. From Shang Wu's views on some economic issues. The word economy is used a lot, and Jia Xu naturally learned such things.

"Well, I think so. To tell the truth, these were originally two departments, we lacked too manpower, too manpower, in desperation, this was merged into one, since there are enough manpower, we will separate, what department do you think, should Wang Ming be put in? Shang Wu consulted Jia Xu's opinion.

"Economy, I think it is an economic department, after all, this department can bring us more economic profits, with Wang Ming, the god of wealth, our income will be very guaranteed. In terms of the financial sector, the key is not important, as long as there is too much expenditure, this problem can still be dealt with by Ergou. Jia Xu said.

"Well, that's it, I think, that's all I can do. After all, this kind of thing can only be done like this. Shang Wu said.

"Da-da-da-da." A war horse quickly sent an urgent military situation. Jia Xu personally handed it over to Shangwu. Jia Xu can be disassembled by himself, but Shangwu is a military officer. This matter must be handled by him.

"Look at it, 3rd Infantry Brigade. They acted on their own. Shang Wu handed the report in his hand to Jia Xu. Jia Xu quickly looked over.

"In this way, the 3rd Infantry Brigade may be disabled. If it is reorganized, it will be a little difficult, you know, the backbone of the entire army will be destroyed. Jia Xu said worriedly.

"I'm afraid that Ma Heng has made such preparations, although he has just replenished a batch of soldiers, but if he really wants to fight with the official army, the consumption will be very large." Shang Wu said with some distress.

"I'm also very distressed. After all, this is a tough fighting force, and it is very powerful. But the consumption of troops is also very terrible. Battle effectiveness. If it is really needed, I hope that this force can develop quickly, or some backbone personnel can be transferred to form another force. Leave them some seeds, what do you think? Jia Xu said.

"Hmm. It's good. It happened to be supplemented by those Yellow Turban soldiers, and I think it was based on the 3rd Infantry Brigade, which was first expanded into an infantry division. He has two infantry brigades and a series of other combat units, so that his combat strength will be greatly expanded. Shang Wu said.

"Well, I think so." Jia Xu nodded and said. For the 3rd Infantry Brigade. They already have a lot of combat power to pay. And make them pay more. Shang Wu also felt very distressed, and he couldn't keep the troops consumed this time. This is difficult for this force.

"When you say this, I also have an idea, it is better for us to transfer a regiment of the First Infantry Brigade, even if it is a battalion, and quickly form a new unit, in this case, the expansion of the force will be very large." Shang Wu said.

"Well, I think it's okay, we can't let such troops pay one by one, but also leave some seeds for them, so that our troops can develop rapidly. With such a backbone, they can quickly regain their combat effectiveness within a certain period of time. This is a big deal for us. I will then draw up the relevant orders. Jia Xu said as he picked up a pen and paper and began to write, and Shang Wu also took care of some other things.

For example, when attacking the county seat in the Shangdang and Taihang areas, they should prepare more, besiege more, learn more, and accumulate more experience, and the weapons cannot be given to them for the time being, but some craftsmen can be assigned to them, and they can build their own arsenals in their own rear and provide the necessary weapons and equipment, so that they will have a certain ability to attack the county seat. It's the best thing for them.

Small river beach. The Red Turban Army initially established a position here, and the 500 officers and soldiers were quickly expelled.

"Sir, the bodies are all packed. We put them in the trenches in the back. A sergeant reported to Pei Yuanshao.

"Hmm. Good. Pei Yuanshao took a telescope and looked at the situation of the officers and soldiers, and after they were beaten, they didn't dare to come up. They were just in time to rest and eat something to replenish, and the men who arrived later brought him back to three hundred and fifty men, but in the back, fifty-seven brothers were killed. There were twelve corpses that were extremely scattered, and they only found some feet, minced flesh from internal organs, fingers, teeth, and so on. And bags of dirt. It's full of blood.

Thinking of this, Pei Yuanshao felt very sad, the reason why they were able to expel the officials and soldiers was because of the self-sacrifice of these twelve people. They carried the ** bag crazy impact, the officers and soldiers could not intercept it at all, and suddenly blew up their camp into a bigger hole, and the soldiers of the Northern Army were completely scared away because of such a crazy attack. They had never seen an army like this.

But the price is that twelve people can't even find all the corpses. Pei Yuanshao's mood was very heavy.

"Sir, Captain, they still have two hours to get here, and we'll have to hold out for a while. But on this side of the river, there is nothing to defend at all, should we retreat to the other side of the river? The sergeant suggested.

"No, we fought like this, I don't know who fought it, but Lao Tzu did it, Lao Tzu can only be killed here, anyway, we can't be expelled across the river, this small river beach is our last position. Go ahead and bury some ** in front of the position. Be ready for battle. Pei Yuanshao said.

"Yes, sir." The sergeant nodded and left the place, ** this was their most powerful weapon at the moment. They had to fight in such a most difficult place, and behind it was a small river, which, though they could be crossed on foot, was for them, because it was a boundary, and they would go back forever. They have to stay here. The small river beach is formed because the river flows slowly here, forming alluvium, such a terrain is extremely flat, there is no danger to defend, it can be said that the defensive battle here is more auspicious.

More than 20 miles in the rear, the follow-up troops of the independent brigade were advancing rapidly, the front team was extremely sparse, only a few people were sweating profusely, if it weren't for the cold weather, they would have taken off their cotton clothes. But they still need to keep warm, the next battle will be even more brutal, and they must persevere, which is the only thing for all of them to do.

"Quick, quick, quick." Zhou Cang shouted loudly. The teams behind were barely able to keep up. But this has exhausted their best strength, and even if they go to the front, they probably won't have much strength to fight.

Zhou Cang shouted loudly, and the soldiers marched forward exhausted. In order to move forward, in order to reach the small river beach as quickly as possible, they threw away all their baggage and were served. You must know that this is winter, and it is difficult to spend the night without wearing things or covering, but these things are a big burden to them, and in order to be able to move forward quickly, they can only travel lightly. Water, food, ammunition, weapons, what can be carried has been reduced to the least, the least.

But that's it. Zhou Cang was still very worried, he was worried that the northern army's attack would be too fast. Too fast. If they continue to bypass, their situation will be extremely unfavorable. This situation is well known to all.

In Huang Fu Song's Chinese military camp tent, Huang Fu Song just let people rest for three hours, and when the time came, he immediately got up and hurried. Both sides are aware of the importance of time. Because both sides marched very fast.

"General, the pursuit of the Red Turban Army in the rear has increased sharply. They can reach speeds of eighty miles in a day. Its vanguard force has reached an astonishing hundred miles. "A Sima reported to the emperor Fu Song.

"That's part of the Red Turbans?" Huangfu Song asked. Huang Fu Song already knew the brigade-level establishment of the Red Turban Army, and their number was about 5,000, and the establishment was extremely clear. With advanced weapons, the 1st and 3rd Infantry Brigades have become the focus of Huangfu Song's attention. Because he knew that these were the two most capable troops in the Red Turban Army, and their combat effectiveness was extremely strong and difficult, once he encountered such an opponent, Huangfu Song felt very tricky.

"Third Infantry Brigade." Sima truthfully reported.

After Huangfu Song heard this, he looked at Sima in surprise, and then nodded. Say you know. This result was somewhat surprising, but not at all. Unexpectedly, they were followed by a ** annoyance. Not surprisingly, he already knew that the other party would definitely do this.

"Huh. 3rd Infantry Brigade. Huangfu Song laughed. He's already figured it out. A lesson to be taught to the 3rd Infantry Brigade. Hit the other party. After all, this is the most combat-effective unit in the Red Turban Army. The best way to combat them is to do so.

"Still, General. Our troops had some trouble on the small river beach. Sima continued.

"What's the trouble?" Huangfu Song asked.

"The vanguard of our army was beaten back at once. The small river beach is still in the hands of the Red Turban Army, and they have caused us a lot of trouble. Sima said.

"How many of them are there?" Huangfu Song asked.

"There are only a few hundred people, but the style of combat is very similar to that of the 3rd Infantry Brigade. As soon as it came up, it exploded twelve people, our army. Heavy losses. Sima said.