Fan Xin led the army across the Western Han River and advanced along the east-west stretch of mountains, with official roads and some villages along the way. Unless you are attacked by an enemy, the march should be worry-free. The wheelbarrow and other vehicles designed by Guo Yi have not yet been made, and the transportation of grain and grass can only be simplified. The soldiers themselves carried part of the food, and the cavalry was responsible for the delivery of the food. Fan Xin has a lot of experience in transporting grain, and seeing him handle the transportation routes and personnel arrangements in an orderly manner is like playing "art".

Among the 100 cavalry allocated to Fan Xin, there were fifty "dragoons", if nothing else, just so that someone could escort him back if he made a mistake in battle. Of the remaining 700 cavalry, 250 were "dragoons".

With these two hundred and fifty "dragoons" as the core, they were arranged into various squads and acted as the spearhead of the charge. The role of elite soldiers in ancient warfare was unparalleled. As long as they take the lead and charge into the enemy line to boost morale, then the numerical disadvantage can be minimized.

"It's also time for me to look at the issue of the establishment of the army. This kind of quaint army establishment is really not enough to see. "Guo Yi's three-legged cat's method of commanding troops is already much ahead of this era, but if you encounter a famous general who uses soldiers like a god, it is estimated that it will be broken soon.

What's more, as a modern person, seeing this extremely inefficient combat in ancient times, it is really a bit "boring", and I always feel that I am constrained, and there is no way to achieve the effect of pointing and fighting.

But I don't know much about modern military, it's nothing more than watching some military documentaries and the like. Nowadays, in ancient times, under the condition of industrial backwardness in all aspects, how to improve combat efficiency is an urgent problem for oneself. These things are not taught in the discipline film.

"Sappers, medical troops, logistics troops, combat units. Just thinking about it makes my scalp tingle! After thinking about it, I felt that I really didn't have any "talent", and I had to find a way to find someone who understood military affairs to study.

The laborers of all counties in Wudu County were mobilized to prepare for the war with all their might. Under wartime policies, resources were highly centralized and allocated on demand. For the people who were ravaged by the war and couldn't eat before, now they have food as long as they do things, and they are grateful to Guo Yi, and there will be no problem with the enthusiasm of these laborers for a while.

In the hall, Guo Yi was holding a regular meeting with the county commanders. Fan Xin has been off for three days, and he should have arrived in Lintao County, if it goes well, he can take it within half a month.

"General, winter is coming soon. The weather in the west is very cold, and the people in the county are afraid that it will be difficult to continue working. Moreover, there is no food in the fields this winter, and it is too wasteful to recruit labor. ”

The one who spoke was Yang Bo, the county commander, who was born in the Hongnong Yang family, and the Yang beauty of the Guo Yi family is of the same clan, but the blood relationship is already quite far away, and he can be a county commander, in addition to his family background, his own ability is also basically qualified.

Indeed, now that it is winter, there are no greenhouses and vegetables in ancient times, and there is no way to farm, so it is a waste to recruit labor.

Guo Yi was noncommittal, but just asked rhetorically, "Lord Yang, in your opinion, how is the security in Wudu County now?" ”

Yang Bo said without hesitation: "It's peaceful. It's all about the general's good governance. ”

"It's because I recruited all the vagrants." Guo Yi talked eloquently and said: "The people are poor, and they change. Once the homeless people gather too much, they will inevitably commit rebellion! I will recruit them, as long as they do things, they will have food, they will not make trouble, and Wudu County can be peaceful. ”

Yang Bo did not object to this approach, on the contrary, he admired Guo Yi's ability to govern, and what he was worried about was the reserve of resources. The general is right. But now that winter is on, there is a group of homeless people who continue to raise a group of homeless people, who are afraid that the grain and grass will be unsustainable, so that by next spring, I am afraid that there will be more homeless people. ”

Taking into account the problem of the grain production cycle, the harvest in the Xiliang area will not be available until at least August and September next year. Today's reserves of grain and grass must be enough for the people to feed for a year. Raising a group of homeless people can certainly alleviate temporary contradictions, but it also buries a lot of hidden dangers.

"What kind of goods do you have in Wudu County?" Guo Yi is also a rookie in internal affairs, and it is difficult to put the content in the textbook into practice. At the very least, not even potatoes and cotton have yet been introduced to China. Wudu County is geographically close to Bashu and is not on the route of the Silk Road, so it is indeed difficult to seek development.

Yang Bo looked at several other county orders and hesitated: "Yes, there is, but if you plant it, ...... it."

"Set up a processing plant!" Guo Yi had a flash of inspiration, isn't he just worried about logistics supply now? Since I can't farm now, then I'll do all the handiwork! Customized clothes, furniture, etc., pay according to performance.

The county commanders were stunned when they heard this, "Processing plant? General, what is this? ”

"Just do what I say." Guo Yi took Yang Bo to inspect the current resources in the county and count the number of displaced people in the county. Although it suffered from the plundering of the Qiang people, Wudu County still had a population of nearly 50,000. Except for some of the bandits who were surrendered by Fan Xin, most of them were aborigines, but the fields were plundered.

Yang Bo said: "At present, the county is stable, and many displaced people and people who have fled have begun to return to their hometowns. The population is expected to exceed 70,000 by the end of the year. ”

"That's it." Guo Yi looked at these hard-working people, and there was only compassion in his heart, they were all duckweed in troubled times. sighed: "Purchase raw materials such as mulberry and wood from various companies. Organize unemployed homeless people to process, make winter clothes, furniture, etc., and sell them to the people. ”

"This ......" Yang Bo's face changed drastically, he has been an official for more than ten years, and he still understands the basic economic principles, isn't Guo Yi a white wolf with empty gloves? We spend money to buy raw materials, process them, and sell them to the people at a high price, and earn back the money we spend. This is exploiting the people and will inspire the people to revolt! We are parents and officials, how can we do things that compete with the people for profit? ”

"Well, and the merchant is still a cheap business." Guo Yi smiled slightly, Yang Bo's reaction was expected, there are countless academic schools in China, Legalism, Taoism, Moism, Confucianism, etc., but the businessmen who have never heard of Niucha. The so-called Tao Zhugong is just a primitive business method of buying low and selling high.

Yang Bo pleaded: "I hope the general thinks twice!" ”

"I've made up my mind." This matter is non-negotiable, only business can greatly promote the progress of society. Starting from Wudu County, we will experiment with our own business ideas and promote the development of the times in an all-round way from the level of economic foundation! "With you as the Taishou of Wudu County, within three days, count me the local specialties, the number of young and middle-aged people, and the number of craftsmen from all over the country."

"No." Yang Bo agreed, but although he was promoted, he was not happy. No matter how you think about it, it is extremely immoral for the government to compete with the people for profit, and it should never be practiced. But seeing the devastated appearance of Wudu County, only Guo Yi can stabilize it. As a local parent official, he had to consider the safety of the people of Wudu County.