After a dull banquet, Yang Zheng, Lu Zhi, and Du Yu got together.

Yang Zheng expressed his idea of ​​reducing taxes and allocating land to attract Yongliang people to Xiping.

The cultivated fields in Hehuang and the pastures in the West Sea should be more than enough to support millions of people.

The total population under Yang Zheng's rule was only about 160,000.

After thinking about it, Lu Zhi said: "The land in Hehuang is not a problem. The problem is that if taxes are reduced, the military government may not be able to cover the expenses. The general has expanded the army to 50,000. Xiping has only been pacified for two years, and the foundation is not solid."

With 160,000 people supporting an army of 50,000, the pressure is great.

Soldiers' equipment, training, and food all cost money.

Moreover, Yang Zheng also plans to support 1,500 armored cavalry, which are gold-eating beasts.

The war horses are all top-quality horses, the soldiers are also physically strong, the humans eat meat, the horses are fed, and the equipment used is of the highest quality.

Currently, there are only about 700 cold-forged armored cavalry in the army, less than half of them.

Lu Zhi's words were like a basin of cold water poured on Yang Zheng's head.

Ideas can be wild and wild, but in practice, you must be down-to-earth.

"The Battle of Po Qiang lasted for a month and a half, with 25,000 regular troops, 23,000 war horses, 60,000 slaves, 17,000 male and female civilians escorting grain and grass, and 2,000 livestock, a total of grain consumption

Five hundred and thirty-two thousand seven hundred shi." Lu Zhi was in charge of the rear and had a deep understanding of various expenditures.

"So many?" Yang Zheng said in surprise.

This consumed almost half of last year's harvest.

You really don’t know how expensive firewood and rice are when you’re not a family member.

Du Yu said: "You read military books when you were young, and there are records in Yanhan Han bamboo slips that the soldiers were given a monthly ration of three stones and three buckets."

Lu Zhi smiled and said: "That's the food intake of the soldiers, as well as the horses and livestock."

The soldiers' food usually consisted of one or two wheat cakes, sprinkled with some salt, and there was no meat or fat to supplement calories, so they consumed a lot of food.

Yang Zheng suddenly realized that it was not a matter of attracting the people of Yongliang, but that he could hardly lift the pot.

Xiping was able to maintain its support, firstly, because 70,000 to 80,000 slaves were sweating profusely in the fields, and secondly, because it took over Feng Qi's channel, privately selling salt, and making huge profits from war horses.

However, many of the slaves are still one or two years away from reaching the five-year mark and are waiting to be returned.

Grain is a strategic material, and the demand is huge. The three countries' courts are keeping a close eye on it, so it is difficult to obtain it through trade.

In fact, all the problems are that Xiping's foundation is too weak, it expands too fast, and the rear cannot keep up.

Lu Zhiqian took a sip of tea and said, "Oh, it's not easy for a poor family like you. I have a lot of gray hair."

Yang Zheng smiled awkwardly: "Uncle Lao."

"So the tax reduction and land allocation policy should be postponed for at least five years. Xiping will not have the strength." Lu Zhi put down the teacup, closed his eyes, and tapped the wooden table.

This is almost the meaning of seeing off guests.

Yang Zheng's surging ambition suddenly fell to the bottom again.

A penny stumps a heroic man.

The Qiang and Hu's current obedience is based on being able to eat. Try cutting off their supply for two days...

In the past, I was worried about having no one, but now I have people and I am worried about food.

Things in the world are so difficult.

Du Yu was also a little disappointed, "This way I won't bother Mr. Lu anymore." He handed over his hands and prepared to leave.

Yang Zheng was a little unwilling to do so. This was obviously a broad road.

If you solve the problems of the era, you can dominate the era.

In China, which was poor and weak in later generations, did the great men overthrow three mountains with the power of the people at the bottom?

Yang Zheng's mind was spinning rapidly.

There is so much to learn from history.

The farming system was introduced in the Han Dynasty, which led to the acquisition of the Western Regions.

It developed later...

"Mansion Army System!" Three words popped out of Yang Zheng's mouth.

Lu Zhi and Du Yu were puzzled.

"Soldiers and peasants are united, and the fields are divided into mansions. When they are free, they train and go to war. When they are busy, they cultivate. They do not collect any taxes. If there is a war, they are summoned. The soldiers prepare their own food, grass and weapons and assemble!"

There is no shortage of land in Xiping, so the land can be used to raise troops and minimize the burden of protecting the Qiang government.

The fields are there and cannot be distributed to the people of Yongliang. It is better to distribute them to the soldiers.

This is actually a reduced version of the government army system, and can also be regarded as an enhanced version of the Han and Wei dynasty system.

The soldiers were raised in the ridges of the fields.

The farming system of the Wei State went astray. The soldiers working in the fields were miserable. They had to sweat and bleed. All the income from farming went to the officials. They worked in vain all year round. They were no different from slaves...

The enthusiasm of the soldiers can be imagined.

Yang Zheng's government army system gave the soldiers a lot of benefits and stimulated their enthusiasm.

Of course, the government army system also has huge problems.

For example, if the territory expands in the future, the place where soldiers are gathered is too far away, and they cannot afford food and drink when they go back and forth, and the farming time is also wasted.

There is no single solution in the world that can solve all problems.

There will be many problems with the government army system in the future, but it is very suitable for the current situation in Xiping, with many soldiers, more land, many enemies, and a weak foundation.

Something that has gone through the Western Wei, Northern Zhou, Sui, and Tang dynasties and has existed for more than two hundred years must have its merits.

The system can be improved step by step.

The field system and the army system have also undergone many improvements.

The guard system of Emperor Hongwu was actually a farm system in disguise...

The two or three years after the war against Qiang will be Yang Zheng's most valuable strategic development period.

The key is, if you develop, others will also develop.

Others are richer than you, have food, people, family background, and a lot of talents...

If we don’t surpass them in terms of the system and achieve overtaking in a corner, given the current situation in Xiping, it would be good to be able to get out of Tuyuhun.

The most likely possibility is that Sima Shi and Sima Zhao brothers, after they have established themselves in power, will not attack Wu and Shu, but will unify Guandong and Guanzhong to solve their own worries first.

It was so hard for just one Deng Ai, let alone the entire Wei State!

Yang Zheng can't guarantee that he can win every time.

As long as you lose once, all kinds of contradictions in Xiping will surface.

After Lu Zhi and Du Yu thought deeply, their eyes lit up at the same time, "Great idea!"

Lu Zhi paced back and forth, "This strategy can solve the current predicament in Xiping, and there will be great talents in Xingyun! Now that we have newly acquired Jincheng County, we can try out the military system!"

The government army system, coupled with the fort, is simply a weapon for defense and attack.

Yang Zheng blushed when he was praised by Lu Zhi. Wasn't he forced?

If Xiping fails, others may surrender and launch a mutiny, and then they can continue to be officials of the Sima family.

It is certain that he will be exterminated.

The end should not be too tragic, Sima and his son can be regarded as experts in genocide.

But now he is no longer alone, he has a wife, children, and loyal subordinates.

Du Yu said: "Although this strategy is good, the center still needs to have a certain amount of troops on hand to quickly respond to the situation!"

Yang Zheng nodded and said: "This is natural. There are 12,000 guards in the guard camp."

The combination of the government army system and the recruitment system is enough to deal with most of the problems of this era.

Twelve thousand elite soldiers, supported by Xiping.

Lu Zhi and Du Yu suddenly looked at Yang Zheng with a hint of awe in their eyes.

Yang Zheng was a little at a loss, "There are still many problems with this policy, which can be improved one by one according to the current situation in Xiping."

Lu Zhi cupped his hands and said, "Don't worry, General, I will definitely figure it out in detail."

Du Yu said happily: "Since raising an army does not cost money and food, reducing taxes and dividing farmland to attract the people of Yongliang can also be done at the same time."

Development is ultimately about population. Without population, no matter how great a system is, it is useless.

Lu Zhi smiled and nodded.

"The government army system consists of Duke Lao Lu. I will subdue several Qiang tribes in the west. I will return as soon as I go. Then we will try to figure out this system with Duke Lu." Du Yu's enthusiasm was completely ignited.

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To be continued...