The morning meeting ended, and everyone was still immersed in shock.
After everyone had almost left, Qi Shancai looked at Shen Tang disapprovingly and said, "My lord, this move is too risky."
What's too risky?
Shen Tang planned to let the newly surrendered Qiucheng's old troops stay behind.
Not only Sibao County, but also part of Longwu County.
As for Mingfeng County, we don't have enough energy, manpower and time. We can't take care of it for the time being. We just sent people there to take over. The specific management measures have not been released yet. I guess we will have to wait until the Dragon Slaying Bureau is over before we can take it seriously.
Planning and construction.
Shen Tang said: "I know what Yuan Liang is worried about. Are you worried that Qiu Cheng's old men will take the opportunity to form a group and occupy the magpie's nest?"
Qishan nodded unabashedly: "Yes!"
It's not that you can't reuse generals and sergeants, but you need enough observation time to ensure that they are indeed loyal and reliable and have no disloyal intentions. Otherwise, they will be completely defeated if the battle goes wrong in the front and a fire breaks out in the rear.
"Qiu Cheng's body is still cold. It's indeed risky to use them again at this juncture, but -" Shen Tang didn't take Qi Shan's worries into consideration, but she also had her own plans.
"Firstly, they only have the power of governance and supervision but not military power; secondly, I have revealed the national seal at the morning meeting. Most of the time why people choose to betray is because the benefits of loyalty are not enough. If they betray, what will happen to them?
There are only two roads in front of us, one is self-reliance, and the other is defecting to other forces."
"Self-reliance? They can't stand."
"Design to other forces? Who can they choose? In other words, which force nearby is more suitable than me?"
After considering the above, Shen Tang came up with this cool operation.
When Qi Shan saw that she had carefully considered it and not made a decision at once, he stopped blocking her. After all, Shen Tang was the lord and the person at the helm of them. Liu Jia and the others left early.
A place to quietly wait for news of prayer.
Dai Qishan relayed Shen Tang's words.
Everyone is completely relieved.
They were relieved, but all the old members of Qiucheng were uneasy and had different thoughts. They didn't have any evil intentions at the moment. They were adapting well to the new lord Shen Tang, but there would be too many old people around Shen Tang who couldn't stand it.
think.
If the old people think too much, the new people like them will be easily ostracized, or even secretly rubbed into their shoes. How frustrating is that?
They were not sure what Shen Tang meant.
Are you really ready to reuse them?
Or a trial?
Someone suggested: "How about asking Luan Gongyi?"
Shen Tang's preference and importance for Luan Xin is obvious to everyone, and he may know something. But as soon as he brought it up, he was opposed by others: "Go to Luan Gongyi now? Did you forget to embarrass him at Wen Yangong's mourning hall?"
?”
Some of them were present that day.
"Those are two different things and cannot be generalized."
Luan Xin's performance in the Battle of Xiaocheng was indeed disappointing. What happened to them asking a few words in front of Wen Yangong's mourning hall? If Luan Gongyi really had difficulties, and he didn't tell him, how could he expect outsiders to turn into roundworms and burrow into his stomach to make things clear?
?
"People may not think so."
Finally someone stood up: "That's it, I'll go."
He was not present that day, and his relationship with Luan Xin was okay on weekdays.
Luan Xin didn't seem surprised by his arrival, and said bluntly: "Don't think too much, it's not a test, just do your part."
The visitor was surprised: "Master, are you really relieved?"
Luan Xin said: "If you doubt someone, don't use it; if you employ someone, don't doubt it."
Furthermore, they didn't know Gu Chi's way of being a scribe, and they didn't know how to take precautions in advance. Naturally, their thoughts were right under their noses. If there was really a problem, Luan Xin would have been screened out as early as Gu Chi.
His reply was undoubtedly a reassurance for Qiu Cheng's old subordinates, and his favorable impression of Shen Tang also increased - this lord is courageous!
Noon, official office.
Shen Tang is still considering the specific lineup.
Although she decided to let Qiu Cheng's old subordinates look after the house, it would not work without a trustworthy confidant at home. She raised her hand, and the national seal turned into a golden dragon pattern scroll with a white background. When she opened it, the two ends were decorated with [文] and [武].
】Tie rope with two-character button print.
She scanned the names on the roster.
"Oh, it's really hard to decide."
As for the candidate, Chu Yao is actually the most suitable.
Whether it is governing or stabilizing the overall situation, he is like a stabilizing presence. Shen Tang can rest assured if he leaves the rear to him. However, it is not good to always let Wuhui look after the house. She is hesitant, and there is news from outside.
Duke Yang asked to see him.
"Let him in."
When Mr. Yang came in, Shen Tang had just put away the roster.
The roster turned into the imperial seal again and sank into her palm.
"I have met my lord."
"No need to be polite."
Mr. Yang knew that Shen Tang didn't like to beat around the bush, and he himself was an upright and straightforward character. After seeing Shen Tang politely, he expressed his intention. It was not a big deal. He wanted his daughter Yang Ying to find a corps commander or something in the army.
position.
Shen Tang's hand holding the pen paused.
Looking at Mr. Yang with a slight solemnity: "The matter is not difficult. My concubine is originally a tiger girl. If she joins the army, she will be regarded as inheriting her father's legacy. Gong Xiqiu is half of her teacher, so the students she teaches will naturally not be the same.
By the way, does Mr. Yang know what this means? The sword on the battlefield has no eyes, and she is an ordinary soldier. If she has any shortcomings, she will never come back."
Mr. Yang nodded: "I know."
Shen Tang added: "She is still your only blood relative."
She thought that Guild Yang would enjoy a few days of tender love between father and daughter.
"I know, but this is Ying'er's decision." Yang Gong's smile looked a little bitter, but also a little proud, "Just as she couldn't stop me from wearing armor when I was young, I can't stop her now at my old age.
Stay away from the army."
"Maybe this is fate."
He remembered that his daughter Yang Ying had reluctantly hugged his skirt when she was young, and her childish voice was full of attachment and worry. At that time, even though Yang Ying was reluctant to let go, he still had a hard heart and pushed his daughter into the arms of his old wife.
.Now he can also taste the worry they felt at that time. Even though he was reluctant to give up, but facing Yang Ying's determined eyes, he finally chose to see Shen Tang.
"Mr. Yang is still far from the word 'old'."
Yang Ying wanted to join the army, and Shen Tang naturally wouldn't refuse.
There's only one thing -
"My daughter is not weak in strength, but the corps commander is a bit overqualified, isn't it?" This is not just a question of how many people are under your command, but also about living conditions. No matter how senior the corps commander is, he can only sleep.
Camp Datongpu.
A dozen or twenty people were crowded together.
As spring plowing ends, the temperature gradually warms up. This battle will most likely drag on for a long time. In midsummer, the temperature is high, the tents are poorly ventilated, and various smells are mixed, not to mention sour and refreshing.
Mr. Yang, a father, doesn’t even think about his daughter?
Yang Gong replied: "No."
In fact, he also has his own considerations.
He didn't ask for a higher position for Yang Ying. Naturally, he wanted her to start from the bottom and work her way up step by step.
The more solid the steps, the more stable the walk.
Even my father said so, and Shen Tang stopped trying to persuade her.
Put Yang Ying into the combat unit.
Yang Gong brought the good news to his daughter. Yang Ying was wiping her sword at home. Although brave warriors can make all kinds of weapons, many people still have the habit of wearing swords. This sword is the same as the sword of Wenxin scholars.
The significance is greater than the practical application. Parents, teachers and other elders usually help with the preparation. It takes a long time from collecting good forging materials to grinding and shaping.
The sword is the king of hundreds of soldiers, and the sword is the commander of hundreds of soldiers.
The sword in Yang Ying's hand was not tailor-made for her, but for her younger brother Yang Xiong. After all, no one could have imagined that a woman would one day be able to practice. It was released half a year before the destruction of Xiaocheng, and it was waiting for Yang Xiong to practice and meet it.
Blood cuts.
Unexpectedly, as fate would have it, this knife was buried under the ruins for several years until Yang Ying revisited the place where she came from and dug it out and saw blood. Now, this knife belongs to her. Seeing this knife with the word Yang Xiong engraved on it
Knife, Yang Gong's eyes were filled with sadness.
"Father, what did Mr. Shen say?"
Yang Ying noticed Yang Gong's steps immediately.
"My lord agreed, but the battlefield is difficult, and my son will have to endure hardships." He had a lot to say, but when it came to his mouth, he didn't know where to start. Countless worries were mixed into one sentence, "Remember to take care of yourself, and your father will wait at home."
you."
Yang Ying's eyebrows were raised: "Yeah."
She will carry her father's expectations and use her brother's sword to revive the Yang family. She will take back her father's lost glory with her own hands. No, double or even triple it! Her grand ambition in this life is to set foot on Ah Di's family.
A height of martial arts that even my father has never reached!
The next day, the official office.
Another morning meeting was held today.
Shen Tang asked the department official to hand out a stack of lists, which contained arrangements for everyone: "Do you have any suggestions? Let's solve it together while everyone is here."
Liao Jia opened it and saw that he was in the forefront.
Qishan's name is next to his.
They were both left behind to look after the house.
All other confidants came out.
He opened his mouth slightly, but couldn't recover for a while.
Shen Tangyang pretended to cough and asked, "Do you have any comments?"
Qishan closed the list and said, "None."
Liao Jia: "..."
He doesn't really want to sit at home.
It’s not that he is war-loving and aggressive, it’s simply because “keeping housekeeping” is equated with endless government affairs. Let me ask, which serious scholar loves writing? He would rather suffer a few northwest winds on the battlefield than touch an inkstone.
There are a few drops of ink inside.
However, facing the master's eyes that want to kill someone...
Liao Jia's group said calmly: "No."
Shen Tang felt relieved after hearing the answer he wanted to hear.
She briefly talked about the major projects that the two of them need to push forward, including but not limited to the infrastructure reconstruction of Sibao County, and assisting Lin Feng and Shenzhi to promote cotton planting. Farming is their foundation, and the two of them must focus on this area.
Pay more attention to ensure this year's harvest regardless of the cost, and don't skimp on the national destiny.
At the same time, various businesses in Longwu County must be maintained, especially salt production and textiles. While operating, they must continue to absorb refugees, recruit soldiers and horses, and train new soldiers... Shen Tang muttered a lot without stopping, secretly changing
After taking a breath, his eyes fell in the direction of Qiu Cheng's old department, and he solemnly said: "During my absence, I ask you to do your best to assist Yuan Liang and Shaomei."
Everyone saluted and said: "Wei."
Shen Tang didn't use such gorgeous sentences as Parallel Four and Liliu to say anything about love. He just explained what they should do in a simple way, which sounded more sincere in everyone's ears. After explaining the government affairs, it was the turn of the brave warriors.
Unexpectedly, Shen Tang shocked everyone as soon as she opened her mouth - ah no, to be precise, she shocked all Qiu Cheng's old men. She said: "This time the Dragon Slaying Bureau, the female camp does not need to go there. If the target is too big, it will cause trouble.
"
If Mr. Yang hadn't come to the door, she wouldn't be able to remember it.
If he can win against Zheng Qiao, Shen Tang will have enough chips in his hands, but before that, he still needs to be cautious.
The card of the female camp cannot be shown for the time being. However, it is not a problem to bring a few good seedlings of Bai Su to gain experience.
"Also, Yuan Liang will remember to allocate another 30% of the salary to the women's camp to expand the scale." After Shen Tang finished speaking, he planned to close the page, but unexpectedly, one of Qiu Cheng's former subordinates had questions.
"There is something I don't understand. My lord said... the women's camp?"
Shen Tang looked at him: "Yes."
Everyone in the morning meeting fell on him, including Bai Su, who frowned: "The women's battalion is also brave and fearless in this attack on the city. It's just an increase of 30% of the salary, so why not?"
After finally raising the salary, who dares to mess with it?
She will definitely fight against him!
The man's expression froze when Bai Su's fierce aura hit his face. Although he was ailing, his words were sincere: "In the past, the family's wealth was meager, so it was expedient to use women. The Lord now owns the land of three counties, and there is no shortage of it."
If money and food are vigorously recruited, and there is no shortage of young people, why force women to go to the battlefield to fight for their lives? If word spreads, the lord may be criticized."
Shen Tang: "..."
Bai Su: "..."
Everyone: "..."
Luan Xin lowered his head and lowered his sense of presence.
It was said that this person was deliberately sarcastic, but his face was clearly sincere, and he obviously truly believed that forcing women to die on the battlefield was an immoral act. This made Bai Su unable to get angry even if he wanted to, so he pressed his hand on the handle of the knife several times and tightened his grip.
Loose again, loosened yet tight again.
Bai Su took a deep breath.
Suppress the urge to kill someone on the spot.
"Who else thinks so?"
"We all think so! If you can't protect women and children, how can you live up to what you have learned over the years?" This man said seriously, with "A man should protect women" engraved on his face.
Bai Su's urge to draw his sword became even stronger.
"My soldiers don't need so-called protection!"
Seeing that she wanted to kill him, Shen Tang knocked on the table with his finger, signaling the two of them to pay attention to the situation. Bai Su apologized and sat down, but the man still stood stubbornly, hoping that Shen Tang could take back the decision to annihilate humanity - give Wu Wu away.
A weak woman who has the strength to bind a chicken goes to the battlefield to die. This kind of behavior will be despised!
"Your suggestion is very good, don't mention it again next time."
"Lord?" He looked shocked.
"You have been calling me my lord for several months, but you haven't discovered that your lord is a woman?" Shen Tang rubbed his temples and pointed at Bai Su, "General Bai is also a woman, and you want to intercept her in front of her.
Her salary..."
My temper almost broke out early.
Qiu Cheng’s old department: “…???”
Seeing their reactions, Shen Tang was also angry. Just because she didn't have breasts as proud as Gong Xiqiu's, we couldn't deny that she was a woman. Wasn't her face pretty enough?
One month later, spring plowing was successfully completed.
Shen Tang reorganized his troops.
Lead 30,000 troops to join forces at Xingyang Road.