As soon as Wu Shigong observed his words, he knew that the method Deng Qifan mentioned must be a method to harm the Runing Army. However, Wu Shigong made a gesture to calm Xue Yongli and nodded to Deng Qifan to continue.
After being encouraged by Wu Shigong, Deng Qifan said: "Sir, our Runing Army has spent too much money on building strongholds and building roads. Some strongholds are not necessary to build at all. For example: Longyan Village. Nanyang Camp already has one.
We already have the main camp in Luojia Town, so why bother building another village?"
"There is also the Evil Tiger Village (the village where the bandit Li Yaozi was at that time). All the materials have to be transported from outside the mountain. The cost of labor is staggering. Can't we make do with the previous village?
There is no need to smooth and widen the road. There are many places where one carriage can actually pass, so why do we have to build a road that can accommodate two carriages crossing each other?"
"Actually, students also know that this is the best for possible battles in the future. But haven't we encountered a battle yet? There are some things that are not urgent and can be taken slowly. If the turnover can be recovered in the future, our Runing Army can build more
!”
Seeing that Deng Qifan had finally finished speaking, Xue Yongli immediately took over the topic and said, "Why are these places not important?" Wu Shigong gestured to Xue Yongli again and asked him to wait a moment, and then took out a book from the bookshelf.
The map was spread on the desk, and the three of them gathered around the map and listened carefully to Xue Yongli's explanation.
"Look at Longyan Village here. It can effectively prevent the enemy from entering the iron mine. But the Luojia Town Camp is also very important. On the one hand, it can protect Ye County, and on the other hand, it can build a line of defense with Longyan Village.
Withstand the enemy's flank attack. You must know that if the enemy takes a detour, it is not impossible to threaten the iron mines from the direction of Ye County."
"Also. This line of defense can become the front line of defense of the Runing Army in Nanyang, preventing enemy troops from entering Runing. You must know that Runing Mansion is the foundation of our Runing Army."
"And Evil Tiger Village. Together with Qianhusuo Fortress, it blocks the threat of the enemy in the north like two door gods. Moreover, it is also the key to contacting Runing and Guide, and we must not give up. As for here, here,
The roads here are all important transportation routes connecting various fortresses and villages. All of these will form a complete line of defense on the periphery of our Runing Army. In case of war, our Runing Army will also
We will rely on this line of defense to advance the battlefield to the outer palace. This will not damage the foundation of our Runing Army."
Wu Shigong nodded, knowing that what Xue Yongli said made sense. However, Deng Qifan's suggestion was not without purpose. It should be said that the difference between the two of them was nothing more than their different perspectives on the problem. So now it is necessary for Wu Shigong to reconcile the two.
point of view.
Wu Shigong thought about it carefully and said: "Longyan Village and Luojia Town Camp must not be given up. We have invested too much money in the iron mines. We absolutely cannot afford the loss of the iron mines. The Evil Tiger Village will slow down first.
Build it.”
"Sir, Evil Tiger Village is the key to our connection with Guide Mansion!" Xue Yongli immediately said anxiously.
Wu Shigong knew what Xue Yongli was worried about. Although the Runing Army directly and indirectly controlled Runing Mansion and Guide Mansion, in fact, the two mansions were not adjacent to each other in the Ming Dynasty. A small area between them still belonged to Kaifeng Mansion.
Well. Although the distance is very close, transportation is very convenient in normal times. But if something changes, and if the civil and military officials in charge of Kaifeng Mansion get in the way, it will easily lead to some unpredictable consequences.
Therefore, it is very important to have the deterrence of Evil Tiger Village.
Wu Shigong explained to Xue Yongli: "The biggest threat to our Runing Army now is the Shaanxi bandits raging in Shanxi north of the Yellow River. Once the Shaanxi bandits cross the Yellow River, Kaifeng Mansion is the seat of the major government offices in Henan and the king of Zhou."
It is a vassal territory, so it must be heavily defended. In addition, it is quick to mobilize troops through the Yellow River, so it is unlikely that the Shaanxi bandits will attack from this direction."
"On the contrary, it's Nanyang. The Shaanxi bandits will basically take this route. So we must focus on preparations in Nanyang. As for the Evil Tiger Village! Move an entire militia to defend it, and then take out the three eyes I brought back from Dengzhou this time.
If the fire cannons and the eagle cannons are sent there in half, and four one-pound cannons are set up, it should be worry-free. If the city wall is not strong, just use firearms to top it."
"Moreover, the commander of the militia group will transfer the most capable company commander to him. I have also considered this time. The company commander or above of the Runing Army is directly the commander of the regiment. There seems to be a layer of official positions in the middle. So.
The militia leaders and deputy militia leaders of each militia group were promoted by the company commander to make up for this promotion gap. Otherwise, the children's enthusiasm for taking up positions may be dampened. The militia leader of Evil Tiger Village, plus Lei Ying
If you are promoted to deputy militia leader, we don't have to worry about leading the troops."
"As for the roads, let's take a closer look and find out which ones are particularly important. We have to repair them even if it's squeezed between our teeth. The rest can only be done slowly."
Although Xue Yongli was not completely satisfied with Wu Shigong's decision, he also knew that this was the best plan at the moment, so Xue Yongli stopped arguing.
However, Xue Yongli was a little dissatisfied, and Deng Qifan was also a little dissatisfied. Just when he was about to speak to persuade Wu Shigong, Wu Shigong made another gesture to ask Deng Qifan to wait, and explained: "This time I went to Denglai to fight, and I have a lot of emotions! See you there.
When Guan Ning's cavalry, the strongest in the Ming army, fought against the rebels from Liaodong, it made people unable to sit still."
"To deal with them, our Runing army can do it one-on-one, but our numbers are too small. As soon as their army comes forward, we will have no choice but to flee. So this time it is impossible not to expand the army. Think about it,
What other armies do we have to face? The Shaanxi bandits’ three-sided soldiers, the Tatar soldiers, the nine-sided soldiers of the Ming army, and the elite soldiers guarding the Zhili in the north and south. To fight against them, we can’t do it without working hard!”
This was too straightforward. This was the first time Wu Shigong had revealed his ambition in front of his subordinates. So Deng Qifan and Xue Yongli immediately opened their eyes.
Deng Qifan still stuttered a little and said: "Sir! Do you, do you want..." Deng Qifan hesitated whether to say the words "fight for hegemony".
Wu Shigong smiled and immediately interrupted Deng Qifan: "There are certain things that can be done but not said. Only the three of us know this well, so we should not spread it to others. However, in this world of great strife, a man must do something.
Otherwise, I would be ashamed to come to this world!"
Deng Qifan and Xue Yongli were both excited. What they feared most was that their lord was indecisive and lacked ambition. Because, which man has no ambition in his heart?
Wu Shigong then arranged: "Let's get here first today. There are a lot of things, and we have to go through them carefully in the next few days. We also sent people to notify all officers above the deputy commander and all civilian officials to assemble, and wait until Zhou Xun leads them
When the troops return, we will come up with a plan together for the path that the Runing Army should take in the future."
After leaving the study, Wu Shigong walked to the back house again. When he thought about having to face another secret fight between his wife and concubines, he couldn't help but feel a little irritated. Wu Shigong thought with some self-deprecation: "The mood inside and outside the house has changed so much.
It really tests my heart!”
As soon as he walked into the back house, Wu Shigong was surprised to hear someone calling him softly in the corner: "Daddy! Daddy!"
Wu Shigong took a closer look and found that it was his stepdaughter Xiaojie hiding in the darkness. Wu Shigong smiled and walked over quietly, and asked softly: "It's so late, why aren't you sleeping yet? Looking for daddy
What's the matter?"
Today, Aunt Qiu gave all Wu Shigong's concubines a blow. They immediately sensed the crisis and united. However, they did not dare to negotiate directly with Wu Shigong, and the other children were too young, so they sent Xiaojie to investigate.
Wu Shigong's tone of voice.
Xiaojie tilted her head and hesitated for a while, and finally said hesitantly: "Dad, the aunt and Aunt Qiu who came today are so fierce! Aunt Li has been wiping her tears since she went back, and her eyes were swollen from crying.
.”
Wu Shigong knew Xiaojie's purpose as soon as he heard it. He also needed someone to send a message to his concubines to reassure them. So Wu Shigong touched Xiaojie's little head and said, "Nothing, just teaching some concubines."
It’s just the rules of the government. But it’s okay, our family should look like a wealthy family. Your aunt and Aunt Qiu actually have good intentions, but the teaching method seems too hurtful. Dad went back to persuade them,
In the future, there is no need to do things like standing and serving today."
"But, but..." In fact, Xiaojie was also a little cautious. Her idea was to get Wu Shigong's support and drive the evil Nanny Qiu out of the house. Unexpectedly, she heard that Wu Shigong also stood up for Xue Yufei and Xue Yufei.
Aunt Qiu, Xiaojie didn’t know how to persuade her.
"But what?" Wu Shigong looked at Xiaojie, who had grown into a big girl, with a thoughtful expression. He thought it was particularly funny, "Are you also afraid of that Aunt Qiu?"
"No!" Xiaojie must have denied it.
"Oh? Are you so brave now?" Wu Shigong also made a joke about Xiaojie, "By the way, if anyone bullies you, you can just call Xiao Xinzi!"
"What? Daddy! My daughter has nothing to do with him!" Xiaojie immediately defended anxiously.
"Okay! It's fine if it's nothing!" Wu Shigong continued to tease Xiaojie, "Originally, when dad came back this time, he wanted to release your brother Rusong and transfer Xiao Xinzi to be dad's personal captain. Since you said it doesn't matter, then
Daddy will transfer him outside and prevent Xiao Xinzi from seeing you again."
"Daddy is so mean! Ignore you!" Xiaojie gave Wu Shigong a blank look, then blushed and trotted back to the house.
After teasing Xiaojie, Wu Shigong's mood suddenly became very happy. Is this the legendary way of basing one's happiness on the pain of others? Wu Shigong hummed a ditty and walked towards Xue Yufei's house. Suddenly, beside him,
A dark shadow jumped out, startling Wu Shigong.
Wu Shigong looked carefully, and it turned out to be Aunt Qiu. Why was she lingering here? Before Wu Shigong could figure it out, Aunt Qiu Yifu said: "Uncle, I have two things to say to you.
explain."
Wu Shigong nodded: "You're welcome, Aunt Qiu, you can tell me." (To be continued. Please search Piao Tian Literature, the novel will be better and updated faster! ·