The emperor himself said that this time all the generals in Huai'an will be approved by the Ministry of War no matter how he reports.
Therefore, Shen Yi basically knows all the promotion lists in Huai'an now. However, because he is still going through the procedures, something may change at some point, so Shen Yi did not say anything.
After briefly arranging the affairs in Huai'an, Mr. Shen looked at the two generals, suddenly smiled, and asked: "You two generals don't want to know whether the Ministry of War has promoted you?"
Ling Su looked sad, lowered his head slightly and said: "Back to Mr. Shen, the general did not fight many battles last year, and there is a beast like Du Ying under his command. Mr. Shen does not punish the general. The general is already grateful and promoted..."
"I dare not even think about it."
Hearing him mention Du Ying, Shen Yi asked casually: "How is Du Ying doing now?"
Ling Su lowered his head slightly and said, "Go back to Mr. Shen, this beast..."
"Not dead yet."
Hearing these four words, even Mr. Shen, who was so cruel, couldn't help but frown slightly.
It's been almost two months since Du Ying's incident happened. He's still not dead after two months. He might have been tortured to the point of being reduced to human form by now.
People like Ling Su are too cruel.
Mr. Shen was silent for a while, sighed slowly, and said: "After all, he is an old brother who came with the anti-Japanese army. Let's give him a good time."
Ling Su lowered his head slightly and gritted his teeth and said: "It is precisely because he is an old brother who fought against the Japanese army that he is even more hateful. He has completely lost the face of our fight against the Japanese army!"
Having said this, he paused, lowered his head slightly and said, "But Shen Gong has said that if this beast has a good life, he will kill him himself after the general returns!"
Shen Yi nodded silently and looked at Xue Wei again.
Xue Wei grinned and said: "Mr. Shen, my subordinate Hong De has been following you for eight years, but he has not arrived for four years. In four years, my subordinate has been able to serve as a commander. He is already satisfied and will not go again." Think of other things."
Mr. Shen took a sip of tea, looked at his two "right-hand men", put down the teacup, and then said calmly: "There are no outsiders here. Let me be honest with you two."
"I have already reported your credit to the Ministry of War, but..."
Shen Yi said slowly: "The Ministry of War will most likely not promote you, at least not this year."
"Firstly, it's because you two, even General Ling, are not qualified enough to advance further. Secondly, it's because we didn't fight well enough last year. It was basically a defensive battle, and our own battle losses were not small."
"So, you two are still commanders."
Shen Yi paused and continued: "If you two have any dissatisfaction or emotions in your heart, you can tell me now and I will explain it to you clearly so that you will not feel uncomfortable holding it in your heart."
The two people looked at each other, lowered their heads and clasped their fists: "I am satisfied!"
Mr. Shen nodded and said: "Okay, don't talk today, and you are not allowed to talk about this matter in the future, otherwise..."
He glanced at the two people.
"I won't save face for you."
The two lowered their heads and clasped their fists again.
"I will obey my orders!"
Mr. Shen closed his eyes and thought about whether there was anything he had missed. After thinking for a while, he opened his eyes and warned: "Send a letter to Zhang Meng and Su Ding on the front line and tell them not to think that the spring thaw has not yet begun." , the Qi people will not attack, and maybe the Qi people will attack me unprepared, so let them be careful, and the scouts who should be sent out for patrol and investigation must be sent out."
"This year…"
Mr. Shen said slowly: "This is a crucial year. There can be no problems at all."
The two generals looked at each other, clasped their fists and bowed their heads in response to Shen Yi.
"Mr. Shen has been tired from traveling and traveling all the way. My subordinates will not disturb Mr. Shen's rest."
Seeing that Shen Yi didn't say anything, Ling Su bowed his head and clasped his fists with a look in his eyes to leave.
Xue Wei also understood immediately, clasped his fists and left.
Shen Yi waved his hand.
"Go on, you two go and see Liu Mingyuan and discuss with him the rules of division, and try to be as fair and just as possible."
The two nodded again, but Ling Su paused, clasped his fists and said: "Mr. Shen, this time after Liu Ming's expeditionary force comes back, in addition to replacing our brothers who were damaged in last year's battle, there will be an additional 10,000 people. This It’s just the strength of two guard posts…”
"My subordinate, please ask, should these 10,000 people be put into the 100-household camps of each thousand-household camp according to the original establishment, or should they be divided into two additional camps and ten thousand-household camps?"
There is much to write about here.
If it is the first method, and the existing establishment remains unchanged, then the number of people in each camp will be 50% more than before, which means that a hundred-household camp will have about 150 people.
And if we increase the number of establishments...
That means there will be many more pitfalls all at once!
There are enough positions for two commanders and ten thousand-household battalions to be vacant! This also includes the commanders and commanders below the commander!
In other words, there will suddenly be positions for about twenty high-ranking generals. Some of the old senior 100 households in Dusi will immediately have room for improvement, and some senior 1000 households will also have higher-level positions. One floor opportunity.
Shen Yi rubbed his eyebrows.
This is a troublesome matter.
Originally, since the imperial court had given an additional 10,000 troops, it meant that the imperial court would recognize the establishment of these 10,000 troops. These were the benefits that had been given to them, and they could be eaten as soon as they opened their mouths without any objection.
But now, the war is about to begin, and there will be another large-scale war in Huai'an at some point. Reorganizing the troops at this time will not only waste time...
And it may not be possible in time.
Shen Yi frowned and said slowly: "If you want these extra 10,000 people to quickly form combat effectiveness, the best way is to integrate them into the existing establishment and use veterans to lead new recruits."
Having said this, Shen Yi looked at the two people and continued: "But if this happens, some people in the army may be sulky and blame me behind my back."
"What do you two think?"
Xue Wei said nothing, patted his chest and said: "Everything is according to Mr. Shen's arrangement. After the people are divided into equal parts, I will personally go down and watch, if there is a bastard chewing Mr. Shen's tongue behind my back!"
Xue Wei said viciously: "The general pulled out his tongue directly!"
Xue Wei expressed his stance, and Ling Su had to speak. General Ling lowered his head slightly and said, "What Mr. Shen said is that the enemy is now strong and there is no time to organize two more guard posts. Ten thousand-household camps have come out."
"Then let's do this first."
Mr. Shen made a final decision: "The extra 10,000 people will be charged into the original twenty thousand-household camps, with 1,500 people in each thousand-household camp."
Having said this, Shen Yi paused, looked at the two people, and said: "But don't worry, these thousands-household camps and hundreds-household camps cannot continue to be "bloated". We will wait until the situation in Huai'an has completely stabilized before we can start again." Reorganization, when the time comes…”
Mr. Shen looked calm and said, "There will be thirty thousand-household camps."
"However, it is impossible to create two more guard posts out of thin air, and there will also be no shortage of positions for two commanders and four commanders."
Shen Yi said slowly: "The imperial court has not spoken. There will always be only five guard posts in the capital. You must know it in your heart."
The two of them clasped their fists together and said, "The general will understand!"
After the two people bowed their hands to Shen Yi, they left the main hall where the imperial envoy passed. After the two people left, Mr. Shen stretched himself.
"Jiang Sheng, go and invite those two young masters."
Jiang Sheng, who had been standing outside, bowed his head in response, and not long after, Jiang Ming and Zhao Jizhou were brought to the main hall.
Shen Yi stood up to greet him, mainly to greet senior brother Zhao Jizhou. After asking the two people to sit down, Mr. Shen smiled and said: "You two must have seen it in the imperial envoy's office. My imperial envoy's office lacks a lot of manpower, especially It’s up to you to help me with some logistical chores.”
"If you are not satisfied with the imperial envoy's departure, I can take you two to the prefect's Yamen to meet my other senior brother."
"There's always an errand to do."
Jiang Ming's eyes widened and he said loudly: "Uncle Shen, I am here to join the army. How can you let me work as a miscellaneous person in your imperial envoy?"
Shen Yi raised his head and looked at him seriously and asked, "Do you really want to join the army?"
"It's natural!"
Jiang Ming patted his chest and said, "Even if you die on the battlefield, a man who sacrifices his life to serve the country is still heroic!"
Shen Yi nodded and said with a smile: "Okay, I will write you a note as soon as possible, and you will report to General Xue's camp."
Speaking of this, Shen Yi glanced at Zhao Jizhou.
"Where are you, senior brother?"
Zhao Jizhou was silent for a while.
"Zi Heng, I...I want to follow you and have a look."
Shen Yi nodded and smiled.
"That's fine. How about I feel sorry for my senior brother and hang up a bookcase in the imperial envoy's office and follow me around?"
Zhao Jizhou turned to look at Jiang Ming and nodded with some difficulty.