Early the next morning, Liu Bei got up to inspect the orphans he had adopted these days. Some of these orphans were left behind by soldiers who died in the war, some were simply orphans whose parents had died due to natural and man-made disasters, and even some orphans were orphans who could not afford to be supported by ordinary people's families and were abandoned.

Even in the so-called prosperous era in ancient times, orphans were indispensable, and in troubled times like now, there are not too many orphans. In a short period of time, Liu Bei adopted more than 800 female orphans and more than 500 male orphans.

Perhaps in the eyes of other princes, these orphans, who had to be raised for at least ten or eight years to work, were all burdens and burdens.

However, in Liu Bei's eyes, orphaned girls can grow up and become textile workers, etc., in the Three Kingdoms era, silk and silk were used as currency, but it was better to use copper coins. And the beautiful can also be accepted as a righteous daughter, used to marry, and win people's hearts. That's all.

When the male orphan grows up, he is the best warrior, the most loyal and reliable source of talent. The crispy egg janissaries of the country of the native chicken, this is how Mamluk came.

In fact, this is not the case in China.

For example, the "Yulin orphans" established by Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, all of them were the children of martyrs who died in the Han-Hungarian War, they grew up in the military camp, received strict military training, and were incorporated into the Yulin Army when they grew up. Its combat effectiveness is extremely powerful.

For another example, at the beginning of the uprising, Ming Taizu adopted many orphans as righteous sons. When the righteous sons grow up, let them guard the places separately with the generals. Among them, one of the most famous adopted sons is called Mu Ying. Even after the fall of the Ming Dynasty, the Qing army led by Wu Sangui chased the Yongli Emperor of the Southern Ming Dynasty to Burma, until the rebellion and the desperation, Mu Tianbo, a descendant of the Mu family, still followed him and died because of protecting the Yongli Emperor.

Accept a godson and defend the Ming Dynasty for three hundred years, this transaction is too worthwhile.

In comparison, Liu Bei's level of adopting his godson is far behind. finally accepted Liu Feng, and finally killed him.

Moreover, the adoption of the orphans of soldiers can be publicized as a sign of favor for the children of martyrs. So that the military has no worries.

In addition, just yesterday, Cai Yong also gave another possibility for these orphans. A possibility that Liu Bei did not expect.

At yesterday's family banquet, Liu Bei was slightly exposed, worried that the gate valve family would become bigger in the future and threaten his own power. Cai Yong put forward the idea that orphans could be trained as future officials to balance the gate valve family. Even, Cai Yong also said that he could personally go out to teach these orphans and use them to experiment with his latest simplified Chinese characters. The original Cai Yong was a member of Qingliu, but now he has actually secretly occupied the position of his relatives to think about problems, which is called the butt deciding the head.

Cai Yong can think of this, in fact, it is not unusual, this is nothing more than a miniature version of the Eastern Han Dynasty Taixue.

In fact, Cai Yong thinks about a lot more than Liu Bei. Even, when Cai Yong talked to his daughter in private, he said: "My son Cai Xian may not be able to wait for Yin Xiang in the future." hinted at the possibility of her daughter Cai Wenji becoming Yin Lihua's second in the future.

Pity the hearts of parents all over the world, Liu Bei sighed in his heart. He fully understands that Cai Yong wants to leave a little team for his daughter.

In this regard, Liu Bei did not resist.

As long as Liu Bei is called the emperor in the future, Cai Wenji will be the queen, and Cai Wenji's son will be the prince.

Then, these teams that Cai Yong has worked hard to manage can be said to be Liu Bei's team. As for whether the prince will use these teams to deal with Liu Bei in the future, Liu Bei doesn't care about it at all. If you can't even handle your son, what will you fight for the world?

Therefore, Liu Bei came to inspect the orphans today and brought Cai Yong with him.

Liu Bei divided the adopted orphans into several grades according to their age, and this time called out all the older children and said, "Children, come out, I have seen your teacher." ”

After speaking, Liu Bei clicked his mouth, how can there always be a feeling that Sun Dasheng is in Huaguo Mountain, called a little monkey.

With this greeting, more than forty children around seven or eight years old, less than ten years old, walked out. If you are older, your child will be able to work, so you don't have to worry about no one wanting it. These children are wearing old, but relatively clean clothes, and many of them are a little timid.

These children were all selected by Liu Bei from the orphans he adopted, and the grades were slightly older.

Looking at these children, Liu Bei smiled, as long as a few years, these people will be my Liu Bei's Mamluk.

"Children, this old gentleman is my father-in-law. In the future, you will all learn from the old gentleman. Liu Bei said gently.

At this time, an instructor on the side had a cold face and said sharply: "If anyone dares not to study hard, see if I don't peel his skin!" ”

Suddenly, the orphan was scared half to death. Liu Bei nodded, I want an orphan army, not a bear child army.

"Adults, you can teach these children some basic words. Don't teach them too much complicated stuff. Liu Bei instructed.

Cai Yong said: "Xuande, if you don't say it, I can't teach them too much." Now there are not many of these orphans, and they can barely deal with bamboo slips, if there are more orphans in the future, I am afraid that bamboo slips will not be enough. It's better to develop the kind of cheap paper you mentioned earlier. ”

Liu Bei said with a smile: "My lord, why use bamboo slips, isn't it just to know some words." You can find some sand or something, lay it on the ground, and write on it with a stick. When you finish writing, you can continue writing right away, saving money and effort. You see, it's like this. Liu Bei stretched out his hand and wrote a word on the ground, and then wiped it with his foot.

Cai Yong nodded and said, "It's still Xuande, you're smart." ”

Liu Bei said with a smile: "The adult is just a wise man, and there must be a mistake." ”

The two looked at each other and laughed.

After inspecting the orphan army and coming back, Liu Bei approved the official document for half a day, and in the evening, when he saw Cai Wenji, Liu Bei smiled and said: "The adult ran to teach the orphan army." Wen Ji, but you came forward to ask for your father-in-law. ”

As he spoke, he reached out to hug Cai Wenji, since the Wuhuan people called, Liu Bei hadn't returned to the inner house for a long time. At this moment, when I relaxed, I suddenly felt that I had lost a lot.

Which traverser goes back to the past, not three wives and four concubines, hugging left and right, and enjoying endless blessings of all people. It's good to be yourself, and it's hard to find a wife, but there are always all kinds of problems to bother. I'm easy, me.

No, Cai Wenji stretched out her hand to block Liu Bei, and said in a low voice: "Husband, the concubine has not had her menstrual period for almost two months. ”