After a while, in the spacious study, Yuan Xi sat behind the desk in the main seat, and Yuan Ping, Jiao Touch, and Hu Niuer stood on both sides.

"Zhongsheng, how is the situation of the Iron Guard Battalion?" Yuan Xi asked with concern.

"Young man, the Iron Guard Battalion has recently recruited more than three hundred people, and the current number has reached two thousand," Jiao Yan immediately reported.

"Okay, but this is far from enough, in a few days I will ask my father for a conscription order, from now on, you can prepare to expand the army on a large scale, and the goal is to recruit 8,000 to 10,000 people for me" Yuan Xi announced loudly, originally he wanted to say it today, but it was a curse, Yuan Shao's mood was definitely not much better, he still didn't touch that brow, and said slowly.

Jiao Touch's face was shocked, and he said with a little worry: "Childe, will the other two sons have any opinions?" ”

"Don't worry, I've already talked to them, we will leave for Youzhou in the spring of next year, this number is already small," Yuan Xi said with a smile.

"That's great" A hint of excitement flashed on Jiao Touch's face, who doesn't want to have as many soldiers under his command as possible.

Yuan Xi smiled, and said with a gentle expression: "Zhongsheng, a mere lieutenant is really a little wronged by you, and when I get to Youzhou, I can play my father and canonize you as General Zhengwupinweiyuan."

Jiao Touch's whole body trembled, and he immediately knelt on the ground excitedly: "Thank you, Childe"

"Haha, get up!" Yuan Xi looked at the loyalty value that had reached 92, and waved his hand with satisfaction.

After finishing speaking, Yuan Xi looked at Yuan Ping, who had a hint of expectation on his face, and said with a smile: "Fifth brother, how is the formation of the military division?" ”

When Yuan Ping heard this, his face suddenly became a little embarrassed, and he stiffened his head and clenched his fists and said: "Second brother, there are currently eleven people in the military department."

Yuan Xi's brows furrowed, "How can it be so little?" Although there are not many soldiers in the Iron Guard Battalion, there are about 2,000 people! ”

Yuan Ping smiled bitterly, and said with a helpless expression: "Second brother, there are a lot of people, but many soldiers not only don't know how to read, but their mouths are full of swearing, and they have to use force after three or five sentences, and they can't play the role of teaching at all, and they can't set a good example, so the development of the military department has been slow."

"Yes! Childe, those bastards are a little wild, let them teach people honestly, it's really harder than a sow going up a tree" Jiao Touch also stood up, looking a little distressed, he and Yuan Ping have tossed a lot about this matter, but it has no effect.

"Don't dare to listen to the teaching, Childe, let me go, if anyone is disobedient, I will give him a hammer" Hu Niu'er asked with excitement on his face, and his two thick arms waved heavily.

Yuan Xi immediately glanced sideways, "You give me a side, let you pass, my Iron Guard Battalion soldiers are estimated to be few able-bodied"

Hearing this, Yuan Ping and Jiao Feng couldn't help laughing, and Hu Niu'er lowered his head a little embarrassed.

Yuan Xi's face became serious, the military division is the most critical step for him to control the troops and improve the combat effectiveness of the soldiers, and he must not develop at such a speed.

"So be it! Since there are not so many suitable ones in the Iron Guard Battalion at present, then in this conscription, pay special attention to it, in addition to being strong and clean, we will only accept a few words if we know a few words."

"No!" Yuan Ping immediately responded.

"Fifth brother, although it is difficult to form the military division, but the difficulty is not terrible, once he is completely established, the role is huge, after this conscription, the personnel of the military division must not be less than a hundred, even if it is a death order given to you by my brother" Yuan Xi solemnly instructed, if there is not even a hundred, how can it be dispersed into a force of up to 8,000 people, theory and practice must be combined, so as to find problems and lay the foundation for large-scale expansion in the future.

"Brother must do his best," Yuan Ping said with a firm expression.

"Okay, you work hard for the time being, and when you have a suitable candidate, you will withdraw from the military department, and promise you for your brother, after you arrive in Youzhou, I will give you the power to take charge of the army alone" Yuan Xi promised.

"Thank you, second brother," a trace of excitement flashed on Yuan Ping's face.

After Yuan Xi smiled slightly, he suddenly remembered something, and immediately said to Jiao Touch: "Zhongsheng, I have already discussed with General Gao Ran, he will help us train and train the soldiers of the Iron Guard Battalion, you go to pick him up in person, remember to be respectful"

Jiao was stunned for a moment, and then said excitedly: "Childe, you have paid General Gao"

Yuan Ping and Hu Niu'er's faces were also surprised, Gao Ran was a famous general in Hebei, not only strong in martial arts, but also good at fighting.

Yuan Xi shook his head, "It's not so fast, it's just that there is this opportunity, so everyone has to make an effort, not only me, but also you, you must let General Gao feel the respect and love of the soldiers of the Iron Guard Battalion for him, as well as your own discipline and ability, this matter will be handed over to you Zhongsheng, you are the first general under my command, I don't need you to lead the troops how powerful, how strong your martial arts are, but you must have a superior mind and means of unity and cohesion, otherwise I will beat you to death"

After being shocked, he immediately turned red and shouted, "Please rest assured!" ”。

Yuan Xi's words made his blood seem to burn, he had decided to stay with Gao Lan even if he fought hard, Yuan Xi obviously had the opportunity to recruit Gao Lan, a military general who was more than ten times better than him, but he still regarded it as the first general, which showed his love for him, and the emotion and excitement of being trusted in his heart were indescribable.

Yuan Ping on the side smiled with relief, the second brother is really the person who misses the old love the most, to say that although Jiao Touch is good, compared to Gao Ran, whether it is martial arts or army management, it is far behind, but even so, Yuan Xi has been silently cultivating Jiao Touch.

"Childe, childe" At this time, Liu Quan's voice suddenly sounded from outside.

"Come in," Yuan Xi ordered.

Liu Quan immediately pushed the door in, and said with some surprise on his face: "Young son, the son of the frustrated lord is frustrated and asks to see"

"Frustrated" A hint of surprise flashed in Yuan Xi's eyes, and he asked, "If he doesn't think of a way to save his father, why did he come to me?" ”

"I don't know about the little one, but he said that he asked him to come over," Liu Quan hurriedly replied.

Yuan Xi's eyes froze, and he was frustrated to let his son come to find him for something, did he still want to let himself save him.

"Second brother, be careful of deception," Yuan Ping immediately reminded solemnly.

"Don't worry, you guys rest here, I'll take a look" Yuan Xi waved his hand and walked outside.

At this time, in the huge living room, a frustrated Hu wearing a gorgeous costume, a silk scarf and his hair, with a bit of elegance, was standing there, with a trace of nervousness and apprehension on his fair face, when he saw Yuan Xi, he immediately clasped his fists and saluted: "Frustrated Hu to meet the second son"

"Frustrated, Loyalty: 31, Brawn: 36, Intelligence 72"

Yuan Xi was a little surprised when he saw the intelligence value of 72 and the force value of 35, this frustration is not simple! Neng Wen Nengwu smiled and said, "Frustrated boy, what are you looking for me?" ”

"Son, is it my father who wants to meet you?" Frustrated Hu said with some embarrassment.

"See me" Yuan Xi felt a little funny, but they were the ones who got him into prison, he was lucky if he didn't hate himself, how could he still see himself.

"I don't know what my father thinks, but I still hope that the second son will look at his father's previous merits and go to the prison to meet him" Frustrated Hu bowed deeply.

Yuan Xi suddenly frowned, and said softly: "Fu Gongzi, you should know the current situation, if Xi goes to the prison to meet with Lord Fu, it is estimated that many people will gossip."

"I naturally understand this, but please rest assured, everything has been arranged in Xia, and it will never be discovered," Frustrated Hu immediately assured.

Hearing this, Liu Quan on the side couldn't help but remind in a low voice: "Childe, don't!" If it is discovered by the eldest prince or the third son, the consequences will be very serious."

Frustrated, he suddenly knelt heavily on the ground, and pleaded with a pleading face: "Second son, I am stupid and stupid, I have been trying to rescue my father these days, but none of the important ministers are willing to help, and now my father only wants to see the second son, if he doesn't even do this for him, it is really in vain to be a son of man."

When he said the latter, there were tears in his eyes, and he looked sad.

Yuan Xi smiled bitterly and sighed: "The frustrated son is filial piety, which is moving, you get up!" Hee will accompany you to meet Lord Fuzhi."

"Childe" Liu Quan was anxious

"Haha, don't worry, it's a decent man and a gentleman!!" Yuan Xi smiled.

"Thank you Second Son, thank you Second Son" Hearing this, he kowtowed a few times excitedly, and the 31 loyalty value immediately rose to 43.

"So be it! There are still some things in Xi's Iron Guard Battalion, and I will accompany you tomorrow, how about it? Yuan Xi asked.

"Good, good" Frustrated Hu certainly had no opinion.

When Frustrated Hu left with a grateful face, Liu Quan said worriedly: "Childe, you really want to go!" ”

"Of course, I'd like to see what this don't master wants to tell me?" Yuan Xi's eyes flashed, and he turned around and walked towards the study again.