The power of the cannon is enormous, and the power of the cannon is not only to surprise everyone. The most terrible thing was that the cannon blasted a shock deep in their hearts, shattering all hopes. Broke all their notions.

No one knew that on that night, two people had severe insomnia. Emperor Han Ling saw the deterrent effect behind the great power of artillery, and he decided to buy more artillery. Because only more artillery can deter the security of the Empire.

On the other hand, the general He Jin was extremely afraid of weapons like artillery, because this showed that no matter how high the level of the generals was, it was difficult to resist the flying cannonballs, which could easily tear anything apart. This made the general He Jin feel very frightened.

Shang Wu didn't know what happened in Luoyang, but Shang Wu was very concerned about what happened in Huguan.

"It's not clear about the Red Lady, but it's good that some people can win it over." Shang Wu said. In the war department, the lights were a little dimmed, and Shang Wu made a batch according to the historical gas lamps. However, it also depleted the last bit of kerosene reserves. The caravan from Qingzhou still hadn't arrived, and they had no more fire oil to use.

The demand for kerosene is still very large, but alas, this kind of thing cannot be supplied on a large scale, and the situation in the arsenal is better. They can use grease lamps, or torches. But not in textile mills. They couldn't see fire there, and the only way was to spread out all the fabric during the day and take it home to make it. That's the only way to go.

"Hmm. However, the report sent by Ma Heng said that it may be necessary to provide an independent number, and it is a brigade-level establishment, and if there is such an establishment, the team may become larger. Jia Xu said worriedly. He was worried about logistical supplies.

"Hmm. There are too many troops. The logistical supply will be increased a lot. Shang Wu said.

"Yes, it's a lot of pressure. An infantry division has two brigades in the local area, and at this time, two infantry divisions have been gathered in the Shangdang area. Despite the fact that the purpose of the reorganization is to increase combat effectiveness, the situation there. Jia Xu shook his head worriedly.

"Hmm." Shang Wu nodded. At present, the largest commodity imported by the base areas is grain, followed by cloth, because the base areas need a large amount of grain to ensure the livelihood of the people. At the same time, grain is the second currency, only with a large amount of grain, can ensure the stability of the people's living order, high prices of grain did not affect the people's living conditions, but this is a lot of pressure on the banks, the government.

"Give. Must give. Shang Wu thought for a moment and said. The establishment of a number means the establishment of an army. From the Red Turban Army to the Republican Army. At present, the strength of the Republican Army has reached a staggering 100,000 troops, and if a new brigade-level number is established, the size of the army will be further increased. With such a large number of troops, the amount of food consumed is staggering, relying on a large amount of food imports. This allowed their situation to stabilize for the time being.

"This." Jia Xu shook his head helplessly.

"If you don't give them such a number, those bandits will not be able to submit to us, and they will not be able to make us become better and integrate into it, a number can solve the problem of bandits in the Taihang area, which will be of great help to us. This number, I think it's a mountain brigade. Shang Wu said.

"Separate brigade level?" Jia Xu asked. Then he took out a piece of paper and began to write the command.

"Yes. At present, this can only be the case. Shang Wu said. This means that a new independent brigade will appear in the battle sequence of the Republican Army, and the number will reach about 9,000 men.

"This pressure is still not small, there are still some problems in the current supply of weapons, many troops are training with wooden sticks, many soldiers dream of having their own muskets, but the purchase of muskets, the cost is very large, most of the current financial funds are used to build roads, purchase food, weapons. It's not optimistic. Jia Xu looked at the command in his hand and said.

"There's no way around it, think of a way to see if there's a way to fight a war and solve our current predicament." Shang Wu said.

"I remembered something. In Zhongshan. In the Changshan area, there is an army of thieves, do we beat them? Jia Xu found out the information and said.

"It's not good to fight bandits. They are too poor. It's a matter for the government, and it doesn't make much sense for us to send troops and fight them. Shang Wu shook his head and refused.

"Besides. This is a matter for the imperial court, so we won't join in the fun. Unless they can't beat it, otherwise, we won't do such a thing, but when you talk about this, I think we can sell some weapons, or, take weapons for food, change people, no matter how bad it is, it's still okay to exchange some money. In order to solve our financial problems. Shang Wu said to Jia Xu.

"Huh." Jia Xu smiled. Shang Wu realized this. This may be Jia Xu's truest purpose, fighting the thief army is fake, and doing arms business is real. This gang of thieves is the Black Mountain Bandits. After the loss of the strength of the imperial court. There was a wave of remnants of the Yellow Turban Army in the north, and they colluded with the local bandits to form the Black Mountain Bandits. They attacked the county seat and looted the treasury, which posed a great threat to the local security, and the imperial court was also very helpless. For they have no troops to spare, and they do not have enough money and food. Perhaps negotiation is the only way. However, before they can negotiate, they have to fight before they can negotiate, otherwise their situation will be extremely unfavorable.

"The specific situation depends on how the imperial court responds. What we speculate is that Zhu Jun may serve as the stabilizer of the situation in the north, and as for Huangfu Song, the possible destination should be Liangzhou. The situation there is extremely dangerous. Jia Xu analyzed.

"Hmm. It's very likely. Shangwu nodded in agreement. After all, Huangfu Song failed here and is unlikely to continue to stay here, which is an extremely unfavorable situation for him.

"What's going to happen here?" Shang Wu looked at the two counties of Zhongshan and Changshan in the north. The Republican Army could not attack these two places, after all, there was a certain agreement between them and the imperial court.

Huguan County. Command of the 3rd Infantry Division.

"These things are really hard for him. Let him solve a job that is more meticulous than a woman's needlework, forget it. Let's make a substitution. Ma Heng said helplessly. Li Yun really can't do management work, because he can't do many things very well, and in such a situation, he really can't let people like Li Yun continue.

"But sir, who will it be replaced? No one can do anything like that, really, sir. A staff officer said.

"Hmm. It's a very tiring thing, and a lot of things have to be planned. It's hard to govern a county. Such. One of your staff members recommends someone to come out and let them solve such a problem. As for the people who will be replaced later, I will find a way to solve such a thing, and the people above. Ma Heng said helplessly. The management problems suddenly came to the fore. After all, there are no talents in this area among them, after all, none of them were born in the county order. It's still hard to manage.

"Yes. Sir. The staff officer reluctantly accepted such an order. Because in the event of a shortage of officers, the first of the staff officers will be transferred. Who gives them a sense of the big picture. Administering a county, though. For them, the difficulty is not small.

"Sir." Zhang Xian reported at this time.

"Oh. Come on in. Looks like you have good news? Ma Heng said with a smile.

"Yes. Sir. The Red Lady sent a letter from there, and they told me that they were willing to accept the reorganization of our Republican Army. And they also persuaded the other eighteen stockades to come here and accept the adaptation, which is an epistle with specific contents. Zhang Xian just dictated the words of a thief who delivered the letter, but as for the content, he didn't read it, and the letter had not been opened. The paper was made by Lijiazhuang, and it was obvious that they had also done robbery, but they didn't know where these things came from. After all, in this area, some landlords also used such paper. Ma Heng took the letter and looked at it quickly.

"Hmm. I know the situation. But there's something different about what they say. Ma Heng handed the letter to Zhang Xian.

"What's the difference? Are they not willing to accept the adaptation? Zhang Xian was startled, and quickly took the letter and looked at it.

"They accept the reorganization, but they have heard that there is a staff system in our army, and they want you to take the position of chief of staff. The Red Lady served as their commander. Ma Heng said with a smile.

"This. Sir. Zhang Xian was a little reluctant, he came here to be able to enter Hedong and then fight against the Xiongnu, he knew that the Third Infantry Division had been busy with such things, but let him suddenly go to a new unit as the chief of staff, which was very different from his idea, and it was difficult for him to understand for a while. After all, such a thing is not very easy to accept.

"What? Unwilling? Ma Heng asked.

"Yes, sir, I'm just here to solve the problem of bandits by the way, sir, I know that in the future, we will have to fight the Huns, which is what a real soldier should do." Zhang Xian said.

"This is an infantry brigade, although the number has not yet been officially announced, but they are a real infantry brigade formation. There are also weapons in place in the back. Ma Heng said.

"Sir. I didn't think about such a high position, and I thought it would be better for me to stay here as a staff officer. Zhang Xian said.

"But people want you by name, you are a bridge between our Republican Army and them, if we can't stabilize them, our logistics will be in danger, in that case, the situation will become even worse. This situation is not unaware of you. You have to agree to this matter if you don't agree, this chief of staff, you have to do it. Ma Heng ordered.

"Hmm." Zhang Xian still had some hesitation.

"Sir, I can do it, but you have to guarantee me that this brigade will be engaged in the war against the Huns in the future, and if it is not invested, I will be transferred out of there by myself. Go and fight the Huns yourself. Zhang Xian said.

"Okay, I promise. Even if a brigade is replaced, I will also ensure that you can go to the battlefield, but those troops who accept the reorganization, whether they are willing or not, this is not something I can control. Ma Heng said.

"Sir, don't worry, I promise to let them follow us to the battlefield willingly." Zhang Xian said.

"Hmm. That's fine. That's fine. I'm waiting for your good news. Tell you, your brigade may be the reserve behind our infantry division, and the final decision will depend on you. It's a bit urgent, so go now. Ma Heng said.

"Yes. Sir. Zhang Xian accepted a new assignment. And then I got out of here. He wants to let the Republican Army digest these bandits in the shortest possible time and make them become a Republican Army in the true sense of the word, and as Chief of Staff, he has to completely follow the infantry discipline of the Republican Army, and it is not easy to transform such a force. Zhang Xian himself also felt that it was difficult. But in order to be able to go to war. He felt he could do anything.

Li Jiazhuang, Military Academy.

"Toot toot. Doodle. Knock knock. "Trumpet, flute. There was also a tin drum that was constantly beating. This is a military band organized by a military school. Because copper is more expensive, it can only be temporarily equipped with certain musical instruments such as military horns, flutes, and snare drums. The military band must be formed, which is an important pillar of cohesion in the fighting spirit.

"What are they doing here?" Cao Cao curiously came over and asked a student.

"Report, faculty. This is a newly formed military band from our military academy, and they are getting acquainted with the score. They said what tune they were going to play. One of the students said.

"Oh." Cao Cao stepped forward to take a look with interest. The drums were different from the ones they were equipped with, the tempo sounded a little more rapid, and the flutes were a little sharp. But it's also good.

"What are they going to play?" Cao Cao asked.

"I don't know. Sir, though, they'll be playing together soon. Why don't I let them play a song in an ensemble, sir, and give it a try? One of the students asked.

"Hmm. Listen, I'll listen. Cao Cao nodded and said.

"Alright. Team members, there is a song for our instructors. The student said. Soon the marching bands began to line up, and then, the crappy "March of the Grenadiers" was played, and in many places ran away. Or maybe you can't keep up with the tune, after all, it's not easy to learn to play like this. But the rousing sound of military music made them excited at once. Even though it's an out-of-tune tune, it's still nice.