Chen Dao did not discuss matters about the survey camp with Su Hao at the banquet. After the banquet, he asked Su Haoping to step aside, and then he told Su Hao what Wang Yi'e was thinking. The two discussed behind closed doors for half a minute.
An hour later, Su Hao sent Chen Dao out with a smile on his face, ordered someone to send Chen Dao to the guest room to rest, and then called Xu Guangzu, Deng Kui and others to the lobby to discuss matters.
"Why, have you reached an agreement with Mr. Chen?" Xu Guangzu looked at Su Hao's expression and asked with a smile.
"It's all settled." Su Hao replied.
"So, has he agreed to the cost of equipping our camp with firearms?" Deng Kui asked anxiously.
Su Hao said seriously: "Deng Zhongjun, we are all ministers of the Ming Dynasty. We should share the country's worries. Why should we talk about spending money or not?"
"Uh..." Deng Kui was speechless. He was stunned for a while and then asked timidly: "Su Shoubei, what did you call me just now?"
"Deng Zhongjun." Su Hao said, "We have been organized into a battalion. There is a general in the battalion, so naturally he is just a subordinate. There is also a Chinese army. Besides you, Old Deng, who else is suitable?"
"Thank you for your support in defense!" Deng Kui was not stupid. Knowing that he had been promoted to half a level, he quickly knelt down on one knee, cupped his fists and saluted Su Hao to express his thanks.
Zhang Yunlong's eyes shone when he saw that Su Hao had appointed Deng Kui an official. Su Hao looked at Zhang Yunlong, smiled, and asked Deng Kui: "Deng Zhongjun, follow the old example of Qi Junmen in Jizhen, our battalion is divided into
There are three departments, each with a thousand generals. How do you think these three thousand generals should be selected?"
Deng Kui pointed at Zhang Yunlong and said: "What is there to discuss? Lao Zhang must be a Qianzong, so let's write his name first."
Zhang Yunlong quickly waved his hand and said: "The general is just a member of a hundred households, how can he be given such a big responsibility?"
Su Hao smiled and said: "Old Zhang, please stop pretending. I think you were thinking about Mr. Qian at the banquet just now, right? I promised you that I would give you at least a deputy Qianhu within half a year, and now I give it to you
A thousand-year-old general manager is probably equivalent."
Zhang Yunlong showed embarrassment and said nonchalantly: "This... is less than half a year. Besides, the general has not made any achievements since he arrived at the survey camp, so how can he receive this reward?"
Su Hao knew that he was telling the truth, so he didn't say much. He just took out a piece of Mr. Qian's confession document, wrote Zhang Yunlong's name with a pen, then handed it to him and said: "Now is the time to employ people, everything matters."
Obey your authority. You said that you have not made any merit, so write this down first and make more great achievements in the future. At least you must be worthy of this confession, right?"
Zhang Yunlong quickly accepted the petition, bowed to Su Hao, and praised him: "I thank you for your support. You can rest assured that I will go through fire and water in the future to repay you for your support."
"Get up." Su Hao said, "From now on, we will all be the decision-makers of the survey camp. We don't need to be so polite in private situations. You are tired, and I feel tired too."
"Hehe." Deng Kui and Zhang Yunlong looked at each other and smiled, both feeling a little high-spirited.
"Zhang Yunlong, let's call this department of yours the Spear Department, which uses bows, arrows, and spears as weapons. You are highly skilled in martial arts, so it is suitable to lead this department." Su Hao explained.
Zhang Yunlong hesitated for a moment and asked: "Guard, are you saying that my soldiers are not worthy of firearms?"
Su Hao said: "Some are distributed, but mainly long guns. The manufacturing of firearms is not that fast. It will take some time before the whole camp is equipped with firearms, so you will use cold weapons first."
"It's an order!" Zhang Yunlong no longer insisted. Although he was fascinated by the firearms used in the survey camp, he also knew that Su Hao's arrangement was correct. There must be a sequence for equipping firearms. He first brought one with Leng
A department that mainly focuses on weapons is more suitable.
"Our second department is the Surveying and Mapping Department, which is mainly responsible for surveying and mapping tasks. Who do you think is more suitable to serve as President Qian?" Su Hao asked everyone.
Deng Kui thought for a while and said: "I think He Benzheng is more suitable. He is stable and has good skills. Also, when he was in Bozhou, he lived and died with you, so his loyalty can be trusted."
"I also think this young man is more suitable." Xu Guangzu also echoed, "To be honest, his qualifications are a bit insufficient, but we are also the ones who are more qualified now, and there is no other suitable person, so we can only let him do it.
.If he is found to be incompetent in the future, it will not be too late to replace him."
"Okay then, call him here." Su Hao said.
Deng Kui gave orders to the guards outside the door, and the guards ran to find He Benzheng. Hearing that the general was calling, He Benzheng did not dare to neglect, and ran to the lobby in three steps at a time. When he entered the door, he saluted Su Hao: "Su Hao
Qianhu, are you looking for me?"
Su Hao smiled and said: "Old He, let me correct you. The Ministry of War has just issued an order that our survey camp has been upgraded to a barracks camp. The entire battalion has a full capacity of 2,700 people. This general has been promoted to garrison."
"Oh? Then General, congratulations on the promotion, Lord Guard!" He Benzheng was overjoyed and bowed down again. He now has a hundred households title, so he can claim to be the last general. When he heard that his superior officer was promoted, he said it sincerely
feel happy.
Su Hao thanked He Benzheng for his congratulations, and then said: "Old He, after our reconnaissance camp is upgraded, it will be divided into three departments, each with about 900 people. The first department is the spear department, and I have appointed Zhang Bai
My name is Mr. Qian of the Long Gun Department. The second department is the Surveying and Mapping Department, which is our old profession in the Surveying and Mapping Camp. It would be a bit difficult for me to appoint someone to be the Chief Qian of the Surveying and Mapping Department now. You are also an old man of our Surveying and Mapping Camp.
Now, can you recommend someone to this general?"
"Of course it's Deputy Deng Qianhu!" He Benzheng pointed at Deng Kui and said without hesitation.
Su Hao smiled and said: "Deputy Deng Qianhu has been appointed by me as an officer in the Central Military Commission. He is the deputy general of this battalion, so the Surveying and Mapping Department needs to find another Chief Qian."
"This..." He Benzheng patted his head, "If I don't let Lu Hu take the position, I'm afraid I won't be able to convince the public, right? Can we invite Ma Xiucai or Jiang Xiucai back to be the Qian President? They are both quite familiar with surveying and mapping.
"
"Stop talking nonsense." Su Hao said, "Ma Xiucai, Jiang Xiucai and others are all scholars. They will be civil servants in the court in the future. How can they become a thousand generals in the camp? As for Lu Hu, there are some
Credit, but in my opinion, it seems not as suitable as the other person..."
"Who?" He Benzheng asked subconsciously.
"You!" Su Hao pointed at He Benzheng and said.
"Me?" He Benzheng was startled, and then he waved his hands and said: "How can I do it? I didn't become a hundred generals, but I was too defensive. Now I want to be... a thousand generals. How can my family's ancestral graves have such aura.
"
"Haha, Lao He, the guards say you can do it, so why are you refusing? When you were in Bozhou, you shared the hardships with the guards. If this position of Chief Qian is not given to you, who else can it be given to?" Deng Kui smiled.
said.
"It's really not possible." He Benzheng replied seriously, "I know how little I weigh. If a surveying and mapping department of 900 people is handed over to me, I will not be able to eat or sleep well."
For defense, you'd better choose someone else."
Su Hao said: "Officials in the world are all done by people in the world. No one is born to be an official. However, He Benzheng, you are indeed a little qualified and you are a bit reluctant to take on this important task. Let's do it this way. You will serve as President Qian for now."
If there is a more suitable candidate for this position in the future, I will replace you and become the general manager, what do you think?"
"I can just be the boss now." He Benzheng said, "This position of boss Qian... I'm a little scared just thinking about it."
"But what I lack now is Mr. Qian." Su Hao said, "Even if I have to catch a duck, you have to stand here for me first. Well, I will lend you Zhou Juren to be a military advisor. This old master
He is not pedantic and understands the ways of the world. With his help, you will be much less stressed. Besides, the Surveying and Mapping Department is the old foundation of the survey camp, so everyone is familiar with it, so it will not be difficult to manage."
"Then... the general will take your orders." He Benzheng accepted the appointment half-heartedly, feeling uneasy and a little excited. Who doesn't want to be an official? Since such a good opportunity has fallen to him, even if he has been there for a while, he will be
It's worth reducing it to a total sum.
"The last one is the Firearms Department." Su Hao continued, "Who is the right person to be the Chief Qian of the Firearms Department?"
"The third son of the Xiong family is the captain of the musketry team in the Kanyu camp. How about letting him be the president of the firearms department?" Deng Kui said with some uncertainty.
"Xiong Minyang is more than smart, but not stable enough. It's too early to become CEO," Su Hao commented.
"Then there is no suitable person." Deng Kui scratched his head, "How about we find Mr. Qian from somewhere else? Lao Zhang, you know a lot of people in the Huai'an Guard. Is there anyone you know who can shoulder the important task?"
Zhang Yunlong shook his head: "I really can't think of anyone who is suitable. Not many soldiers and generals in Huai'an Guard can read or write. We can't find a big boss to be the Chief Qian of the Firearms Department."
Su Hao looked around the room and finally landed on Xu Guangzu. He looked at Xu Guangzu from three directions up and down, making the usually careless veteran feel hairy all over.
"What do you mean, Su Gaizhi, you don't want me to be the CEO, do you?" Xu Guangzu asked.
Su Hao smiled and said: "Uncle Xu, do you think I have someone more suitable to be President Qian than you?"
Xu Guangzu said: "Are you kidding me? I'm just a top soldier. I haven't even been a flag general. How can I be a thousand generals? Besides, if I wanted to be a thousand generals, I would have been one 20 years ago. How could I be a general?"
Wait until now?”
"That's it." Su Hao caught Xu Guangzu's speech impediment, "It doesn't mean that you can't be President Qian, but that you don't want to be President Qian. Uncle Xu, I understand your indifferent pursuit of fame and fortune, but now this junior is indeed
If you are in trouble, can you just ignore it? Think about it, since you arrived in Huai'an Mansion, have I done anything for you? Have I ever felt sorry for you? I serve you with good wine and vegetables every day.
You’re not even willing to help with this little bit of help?”
"This, this, this...are you cheating on me?" Xu Guangzu was confused by Su Hao's scolding, "When you invited me to come to Huai'an, you didn't say you wanted me to be your boss."
"No one asked me to be a guard at that time." Su Hao said confidently.
"What kind of fallacy is this?" Xu Guangzu laughed angrily at Su Hao.
Su Hao picked up the confession document and without saying a word, wrote Xu Guangzu's name on it, then slapped it on the table and said: "Uncle Xu, as the Chief Qian of the Firearms Department, you can be responsible or not.
.If you don’t behave properly, I will cut off your food and drink from now on and let you eat the vegetables. In fact, there is nothing wrong with you being the president. I promoted the third son of the Xiong family to the commander-in-chief, and I will handle the daily training of the firearms department.
He will be responsible for everything. You can just train people when there is nothing wrong and show off your authority. Why shouldn't you do such a good thing?"
"Okay, I'm afraid of you. We can agree that when you think there is a suitable person, I will hand over the power. Also, if there is a war, I don't care about going to the front line. I still have this old life.
I want to keep it for a few more bottles of wine." Xu Guangzu accepted the appointment with a helpless look.
Su Hao really had no choice but to ask Xu Guangzu to be the Qian Commander. Speaking of which, Xu Guangzu has absolutely rich experience in managing troops and training soldiers. There is no problem in being the Qian Commander. The only obstacle is his age.
After a while, we could no longer stand the long march and fighting.
Kanyu Camp will continue to stay in Huai'an for some time in the future, and there will be few opportunities to march and fight. Taking advantage of this period, Xu Guangzu can use some of his spare energy to overcome the current shortage of officers for Su Hao.
Su Hao also believed that Xu Guangzu would not refuse this appointment. His interest in firearms was no less than Su Hao's.
"Okay, now that our three thousand generals are in place, the next step is to recruit troops quickly and enrich the soldiers. In addition, I will write back immediately and ask Hao Qing and Xu Guangqi to speed up production and deliver the first batch as soon as possible.
Send the flintlock rifle and grenades." Su Hao said. (To be continued. Please search Piao Tian Literature, the novel will be better and updated faster!)