Chapter 123: Three Years Without War in the Western Regions Jia Xu proposed a major expansion of troops
Hearing Zhang Zhao say that the school has been established, Liu Bei is very happy, the establishment of the school in the entire Western Regions is an important step for Liu Bei to sinicize all ethnic groups in the Western Regions, although the occupation of its land can achieve rule, but can not assimilate the culture is bound to rebel.
So Liu Bei asked anxiously: "It's all built?" All built to my requirements? ”
"Yes, my lord, it was all set up according to your requirements. In each county to build a school and martial arts hall, the school and martial arts hall is divided into A, B, C, D, E, JI, G, XIN, REN, DEE 10, etc., each class can be divided into up to 12 classes, such as Zi, Chou, Yin, Mao, Chen, Si, Wu, Wei, Shen, You, Xu, Hai.
The academy teaches the study of governing the world, not the art of war and martial arts, and the martial arts hall only teaches martial arts and the art of war. And all the masters, teachers, etc. are paid by the government. All school-age children in the Western Regions are required to attend school, and the fee is only a nominal fee.
It's just that after I discussed with Jia Xu and others, I reported to the master and passed it, and later set up craftsman institutes in various counties and counties, all for students who are not suitable for schools and martial arts halls.
At the same time, there are blacksmiths, weapons, agriculture, medicine and other subjects in the craftsman's yard, so that they can have their own strengths and serve the Lord. "Zhang Zhao reported the affairs of the Academy, the Martial Academy, and the Craftsman Academy to Liu Bei at one time!
"That's very good. As for the martial arts academy, academy and craftsman academy in Gumo City, I will visit it again in two or three days! Liu Bei said.
"No, and I still need the lord to give the name of this three houses!" Zhang Zhao opened his mouth and said!
"Okay, the academy will be called Qunxian Academy; The martial arts academy is called the Qunying Martial Academy; The craftsman institute is called the Western Regions Craftsman Academy. Luckily? Liu Bei thought for a moment, and then spoke!
"These three names are good, and Zhao will make a carving door plaque later!" Zhang Zhao bowed down and promised!
"I already know about government affairs, but what about military affairs?" Liu Bei asked again.
"My lord, there have been no major wars in the Western Regions in the past three years, but they are all sporadic rebellions, seven large and small, all of which were annihilated by the troops led by Feng and Gongtai, and they did not have much impact." Tian Feng stood up and said.
"Well, that's right, but shouldn't Gongtai be on guard against the Northern Huns in the northwest? How can I participate in the suppression of the rebellion? Liu Bei asked suspiciously!
"The lord doesn't know that the palace has returned to Gumo City in the past half a year, but it is because Kangju and the Northern Xiongnu are attacking very fiercely, and they have no time to take care of our Western Regions. At the same time, due to physical discomfort, the palace returned to Gumo City to recuperate, and Brother Yuan Hao was stationed in Wuwan County for the palace for some time. Chen Gong stepped forward and said.
"I see, the public station has to take good care of itself, and if it is really not possible, he will ask for a wife and concubine in this Western Regions, so that his life can be more comfortable. After that, I will go to Xinyizhou and let Doctor Hua Tuo go to the Western Regions to diagnose and treat you! Liu Bei frowned slightly, and then said with concern.
As for frowning, he was a little unhappy that Chen Gong returned to Gumo City without authorization, although Liu Bei knew that his arrangement was a little unreasonable, but he should at least talk to Liu Bei or Cai Yan about this matter, but Chen Gong didn't mention it at all just now.
"So, thank you, my lord!" Everyone said!
"It's okay, it should be, Gongtai, I don't know how the war between Kangjuguo and the Northern Xiongnu is going on?" Liu Bei thought for a moment and then said.
"My lord, the war between the two countries is still ongoing, due to the containment of our Western Regions, so the Xiongnu can not devote themselves to the war, and on the eve of the Kangju relying on the city defense to win a few small victories.
It's just that later the Xiongnu saw our plan, so they withdrew some soldiers at the border, and then the Xiongnu and Kangju fought to a draw, and now they are all in the stage of accumulation, as if they are preparing for a big war! Chen Gong told him what he knew!
"Sure enough, but we can't blindly believe that the two countries are fighting, we must be well prepared, in case the two countries join forces to attack our Han, after all, we don't have many soldiers on the northwest border!" Liu Bei said.
"Also, Liu Ye is the Taishou of Wuwan County, and Chen Lin is the Taishou of Dawan County, so that the public platform does not need to go back to Wuwan County for the time being, let Liu Ye lead the position of the military division of the two armies first, and then go back after Yuanhua comes to the Gongtai for a detailed inspection!" After thinking about it, Liu Bei said with concern.
"Palace, thank you, lord." Chen Gong said gratefully!
"It's okay, can other countries move?" Liu Bei asked again!
"My lord, last year, there were often Guishan spies at the junction of Dawan County and Guishan Country who often came to inspect, but so far our army scouts have not found any signs of invasion of the Kushan Empire.
Thinking about it, it should be that the Kushan Empire knew that the Great Wan Kingdom had changed hands to the Great Han, and was also worried that the Great Han would invade its Kushan Empire. Jia Xu came out of the queue and told Liu Bei.
"It's okay to do this, just let Gongming pay attention to protection, at this time we can no longer make a strong enemy, and you have also discovered that my prophecy has been fulfilled, and this Han has been in chaos, although this time the rebellion has been quelled.
But this is just the beginning, at this time, all parts of the Han Dynasty have been full of smoke, and now my Western Regions has become a paradise on earth! However, the people in other areas of Dahan are living in water and fire, but they are helpless! Liu Bei began to cry as he spoke!
Everyone saw that Liu Bei was so sad and cared for the people, and they bowed down one after another to persuade Liu Bei. After crying for a while, Liu Bei began to ask again.
"The Kushan Empire, the Kangju Kingdom and the Northern Xiongnu are like this, what about Xianbei?"
"My lord, due to the high mountains blocking Xianbei and my Western Regions, there are only two narrow passages that are feasible, and the domestic regime is continuous, so I have been at peace with my Western Regions in the past two years!" Jia Xu continued.
Liu Bei is not in the Western Regions, and basically all military affairs are handled by Jia Xu, so he still knows a lot about the neighboring countries in the Western Regions!
"It's so good, let the armies train well, and when he needs it, I'll go to Kyoto to save King Qin." Liu Bei said with great ambition.
"No." Everyone agreed.
"My lord, there is another thing to tell."
"Oh, Wenhe, come on." Liu Bei wondered!
"Lord, now it's time to expand the army, three years ago, due to the instability of the Western Regions, in order to stabilize the Western Regions and not oppress the people too much, so I suggested that the lord not expand the army for the time being.
And now, the Western Regions are stable, although some rebel forces have been wiped out, and the people live a rich life, with plenty of food and clothing, so they can recruit some soldiers and be prepared! ”
In fact, Jia Xu proposed to expand the army at this time, because he saw an opportunity, an opportunity that could make Liu Bei win the world! The whole world is already in chaos as Liu Bei said, as long as Liu Bei is always ready, once the world changes, he can move eastward and occupy Liangzhou!
At this time, hearing Jia Xu's words, Liu Bei was also quite moved, you must know that the current strength is only enough to defend the Western Regions, and it is definitely not enough to expand externally, and Jia Xu and others agreed that the expansion of the army is unfavorable, and now, after three years of recuperation, Jia Xu has raised this topic that makes Liu Bei excited.
"Zibu, how about finance and food? Does it meet the needs of military expansion? Liu Bei asked excitedly!
"Lord, now there is no problem with finance, because the lord occupies the entire Silk Road, and the strict operation of the big treasurer, the entire Western Regions can be said to be making money every day.
As for the food, as long as the potatoes secretly planted by the lord can be used in the military rations on a large scale, there is no problem!
But at present, the biggest problem in the expansion of the army is the population, at present, there are more orphans and widows in the entire Western Regions, if the army is expanded, there will be a serious shortage of young people over the age of eighteen! It may have an impact on people's lives! Zhang Zhaogu stated the pros and cons of expanding the army.
"Oh, the pillars of the people's homes are gone, aren't they? If I were to conscript fifteen or sixteen-year-olds into the army, would it make a difference? Liu Bei thought about it and asked!
"This has no effect, but fifteen or sixteen-year-old boys are not suitable for battle!" Zhang Zhao frowned slightly, and then said.
"It's okay at this time, I have my own way." When Liu Bei heard this, he smiled heartily.
"In this case, if a boy of fifteen or sixteen years of age is to be recruited, and he has two brothers in his family, one of them shall be called as a pawn; Orphans and widows are not recruited for the time being; Recruited for those who are only children and have both parents alive, depending on the situation! "Liu Bei issued an order to a group of officials!
The total number of conscriptions this time is 50,000 troops, and they are led by Guan Yu, Zhang Fei, Zhang Liao, Hua Xiong, and Zhang Yang, each of whom receives 10,000 troops for training, and is given the names A, B, C, D, and E New Army respectively, and the military competition is once every six months, and then the name is changed.
At the same time, there has been no big competition between the armies for two years, and the armies were informed that in November this year, the generals of each army will be compared, and then the generals will be reappointed according to the ranking! ”
Hearing Liu Bei's arrangement, a group of civil servants and military generals agreed one after another!