Corn, also known as millet, has always been the most common military ration because of its ease of transportation and high yield.

But this practice in the army is prohibitive, and millet is too much to drink, and it will really vomit. In particular, millet porridge with nothing added is cooked, and when you are lucky, you can soak it in hot water. If you really fight, or march in a hurry, you can only eat it cold.

In the summer, it is easy to mold, and in the winter, it will freeze into ice lumps.

In fact, when the Ming Dynasty was founded, the military food system was very perfect. It followed the method of making military rations since the Song Dynasty, and the military rations at that time were leading in the world.

But later, the army was already rotting from the roots, and there was not even a military salary, what to use for military rations.

Zhu Yousong looked at the current situation in front of him, and then looked at the Luoyang soldiers around him, his brows tightened. "Our army logistics is not good, it's completely unqualified."

Zhao Hong was inexplicable and asked: "Lord Wang, our Ming army has always been like this, Luoyang is good, even if it is in Liaodong, that's it." ”

"No, I don't care what it was, I have to change it now." Zhu You's sigh of relief is beyond doubt. Zhao Hong also stopped arguing with interest, after all, it can really improve the living conditions of soldiers, and it is also a good thing for generals and commanders.

Zhu Yousong returned to the palace, locked himself in the study, studied for three whole days, and finally got out of the customs.

Lao Shutou, who was guarding outside the door, hurriedly came up and ordered the servants of the palace to fetch water and prepare clothes.

After Zhu Yousong washed up, he first sent someone to inform Zhao Hong that all the soldiers and horses in Luoyang City had gathered. Then he brought people to the good doctor's office, took all the Langzhong with him, left only a few old people, and came to the military camp outside the city.

When he came to the army and saw Zhao Hong, Zhu Yousong threw the horsewhip to him and said, "Have the three armies been assembled?" ”

"It's already assembled, is the prince going to inspect the soldiers and horses?"

Zhu Yousong waved his hand and said: "Don't want those fancy shelves, I don't have that kind of leisure." I'm here this time, and I'll give you a physical examination first. ”

"Medical exam? What is the meaning? Zhao Hong looked confused, the literal meaning of this word is shallow, but he has never heard of it, so he seems to understand.

Soon, outside Luoyang City, this was once the camp of Yang He's army, and now it is Luoyang's martial arts arena. The Langzhong set up their seats and sat on them every few tens of meters, much like the Nazis during World War II when they inspected Jews.

This time, though, those in poor health won't be sent to the gas chambers. Zhu Yousong told Lang Zhong to write down the names of those who have dark diseases or weak physiques. These people don't have to go to the battlefield to die. After all, in the era of cold weapons, it is not of much use to go. Countless examples of winning more with less are in front of you, and elite soldiers are king.

Of course, the eliminated soldiers do not need to be discharged. The establishment of the logistics unit is imminent, and Zhu Yousong can't wait.

Zhao Hong's eyebrows were about to twist into a twist, and he stood next to him and rubbed his hands and asked, "Lord Wang, will there be too many, so that our people who are in charge of fighting will be more than one-fifth." ”

Zhu Yousong disagreed, and said: "The soldiers are expensive but not too expensive, these people can't lift their hands, and the march is fast, it is a burden, and the siege soldiers will lose their lives." It's better to do some logistics to make the most of your use. ”

"But you don't need so many people." Zhao Hong is still unwilling, once this rectification is completed, he has changed from a general who can command 100,000 people to 80,000.

"Why can't it be used, I plan to arrange eight hundred logistics for every five thousand people in a battalion. There were cooks, medics, engineers, and transporters. He was also responsible for the daily repair of weapons and armor, the encampment, and the feeding of horses and water. In this way, the fighters can train with peace of mind, and if there is an enemy situation, they can also devote themselves to the battle. ”

Zhao Hong lowered his head and pondered for a while, this was really good, but the money and food spent increased in vain. After all, in the past, I used to raise soldiers, and I could do them all, but now I have to spend money to raise logistics soldiers. But considering Zhu Yousong's financial resources, he was also relieved, and his heart said, that is, the little prince, can raise this kind of old soldier.

There are nearly 100,000 horses in Luoyang, and the physical examination alone took a full ten days, and then I have to go to various counties for physical examination. Zhao Hong continued to adjust the defense, and transferred the completed ones to the border line of Henan Prefecture, and the original border guards were transferred back to Luoyang for physical examination. In this way, the old men of the province went back and forth, and it also played a role in training, after all, the march is a training.

Zhu Yousong really doesn't feel sorry for money at all, you must know that now is the Age of Discovery, as long as you can clean up the mess of the Ming Dynasty, there is endless wealth outside. Money is not used to strengthen the army, is it the same as the old Fu King in history, is it cheaper Li Zicheng.

After Zhu Yousong's practice of reforming the army spread, it aroused tremendous repercussions. The first to express their stance must be the military attachés in Luoyang's army, and after weighing it, they all think that as long as the prince is rich, such a thing will be beneficial and harmless. I am afraid that the old soldiers raised by such logistics soldiers will drag down the economy of the palace.

On the contrary, it was the civilian officials led by Ma Shiying who expressed their concerns. After all, they have to consider the overall situation, unlike the generals, who only need to consider combat effectiveness.

But Zhu Yousong assured them that he would never use a tael of silver from Luoyang Mansion. Thinking of the steady stream of grain that was being transported into Luoyang a few days ago, everyone was relieved, the little prince had a way.

Of course, Zhu Yousong has the confidence to control the Taiwan Strait by himself, and he does not know how many merchant ships will have to pay money to Taiwan. There is also Jiangnan Erzou, who is simply two gods of wealth, I don't know why the brother of the innocent Princess Zou is so shrewd.

After explaining his ideas and general policies to Zhao Hong and them, Zhu Yousong became lazy and handed over the matter to Zhao Hong and Zhou Shuye to improve the details. He started to be the shopkeeper, didn't care about anything, and concentrated on going back to the palace.

As soon as he returned to the palace, he saw Lao Shu's old face smiling like a chrysanthemum, and when he saw him, he bowed his head: "Congratulations to the prince, congratulations to the prince." ”

Zhu Yousong doesn't know where the joy comes from, but since it is a happy event, how can there be any displeasure. Zhu Yousong asked excitedly, "What's wrong?" ”

Lao Shutou raised his head, bared his teeth and said happily: "There is news from the inner courtyard that Princess Zhou is pregnant, and the prince has a queen." ”

Zhu Yousong was stunned in place, Princess Zhou is Yue'er, I didn't expect to be so competitive. "I'm going to be a father?" For a while, Zhu Yousong was still a little uncomfortable, and he was not ready to be a father.

"You send someone to tell the concubine, haha, I'll go over and take a look."

Lao Shutou got up and agreed.