Chapter 102: The Revival Army is Difficult to Expand
After being blown by the river breeze on the boat for a while, Song Yang felt that his head was numb.
The ambition just now also dissipated, and I returned to the dock dejectedly.
After inspecting the work on the dock, he walked to the Water Transport Yamen.
The water transport fleet will not be able to rest for long after returning this time. After a while, people will be arranged to send the 600 recruits back from Fengzhou.
In order to stabilize the situation in Fengzhou, Song Yang decided to leave three warships there to deal with emergencies.
"Don't worry, Your Majesty. Your subordinates will make arrangements for this matter."
"The lower official recommends Niu Laosan to be the team leader."
As soon as Song Yang said it, Ma Cheng immediately had a plan.
No one is more suitable than Niu Laosan.
This guy is considered an amphibious person, able to operate a boat and fight on land.
It would be just right for him to lead the navy to garrison Fengzhou.
"Niu Laosan? Well, that's right. Then let him go. He will bring a team of veterans and two hundred recruits. It will be a good experience."
Song Yang was very satisfied with Niu Laosan recommended by Ma Cheng.
He also promised to prepare 300 sailors for Niu Laosan.
During this period, with the continuous influx of refugees, Song Yang allocated an additional 300 sailors to the Water Transport Yamen.
This time, I just asked Niu Laosan to take away three hundred for practical training.
One hundred veterans and two hundred new recruits, this combination is enough to deal with some minor problems.
Of course, in addition to the three warships, Ma Cheng will definitely send them some auxiliary ships such as communication clippers and flat-bottomed sand ships.
Song Yang doesn't care about this.
He always only makes important decisions, and the people below will take care of other things.
After chatting about the fleet stationed in Fengzhou, Fang Zhe came over.
Four blacksmiths have been arranged to work in the workshop, and we will see the results in a few days.
Now in the office of Shuiyun Yamen, four people, Song Yang, Ma Cheng, Yu Ming and Fang Zhe, are sitting in a circle.
Yu Ming and Ma Cheng are going to report the results of this inspection trip.
Yu Ming took the lead in this matter. As for the Jiangzhou garrison, he was in charge of military affairs, so he naturally reported first.
"Your Majesty, the training of recruits in various places is very good. Among them, Yang Xin and Peng Ze are the most worthy of praise."
"Peng Ze?" Song Yang was stunned.
As for Yang Xin, it goes without saying that Wang Ran is very capable.
Yangxin had already trained 500 Renaissance troops, and these 500 Renaissance troops were directly sent to garrison in Tongshan.
He continued to train 500 new soldiers in Yangxin, and Huangshi and Ezhou counties had already started training under the leadership of Wang Ran.
Official representatives from Puqi and Tongcheng counties went to Tongshan to meet with Wang Ran.
Looking at the prosperous Fuxing Army, the two counties officially swore allegiance to Song Yang without any doubt.
A few days ago, Wang Ran sent news that Ezhou officials headed by Xue Jing wanted to see Song Yang.
However, there are many things going on now, so Song Yang asked them to do the stabilization work first.
After accepting the allegiance of Puqi and Tongcheng counties, Wang Ran handed over the task of training troops to Lin Yong.
He himself took Xue Jing and 500 Renaissance troops to the two counties to reorganize the local county governance.
After talking about Yang Xin, Peng Ze's direction was something Song Yang didn't expect.
The little fat guy Zhang Heng gave him quite a surprise.
Not only the people's livelihood was quickly stabilized, but the Renaissance Army also did a good job?
Yu Ming explained: "Zhang Heng did really well. Peng Ze's 500 Renaissance Army can be said to have the highest morale among all counties."
"Zhang Heng attaches great importance to this matter, and all resources are given priority."
"Zhou Ming, who is in charge of military training, can do it freely, so the results are quite outstanding."
Zhou Ming is a guard sent to Pengze. He is currently a hundred households and is responsible for training Pengze's revival army.
Yu Ming talked about Peng Ze's military affairs, and also talked about the civil affairs he saw during this trip.
Five thousand people in Pengze have built simple residences and are now building adobe houses.
In terms of urban planning, various functional areas are well planned.
And a lot of leeway has been reserved.
Zhang Heng said that he was preparing to receive refugees in the future.
More and more refugees are coming from Xuanzhou, and Peng Ze has taken in more than 2,000 people.
All were temporarily quarantined in quarantine camps.
"Well done. Send a message to Zhang Heng tomorrow and remove the word "agent." Song Yang smiled and nodded.
He was very satisfied with Zhang Heng's work and could not provide much substantial help.
The title of Xutou Ba Nao must be given to him, right?
After that, Yu Ming reported on the training status of the Renaissance Army in Ruichang, Duchang, and De'an one by one.
Generally speaking, they are all usable soldiers.
After all, the instructors are from Jiangzhou Guard, and the recruits they train will definitely not be weak.
And with the help of the Renaissance Army, the resettlement work of refugees in various places has become smoother.
There may have been some disobedient refugees who were stabbed before.
Now that the Fuxing Army has moved forward, no one dares to make a mistake.
The refugees are now manageable, and the work of several county magistrates is getting smoother.
"The Renaissance Army must remain at 10% of the total population. As the number of refugees among us increases, the expansion of the Renaissance Army will continue."
"When there are more refugees and there are all kinds of people, there must be a corresponding army to control the situation."
Song Yang gave the instructions and let Yu Ming continue to be in charge.
"Your Majesty, there may be some problems with food and grass."
Fang Zhe said worriedly:
"With the increase in the population under our control, the food and grass supply in Yangxin has become somewhat stretched."
"Military training is also very food-consuming. If there are too many members of the Renaissance Army, there may not be enough food to last until the autumn harvest."
Fang Zhe is now in charge of government affairs.
Each county will send a report to Fang Zhe every half month.
He is well aware of the food security situation in various places.
Food has become the biggest difficulty in expanding the Renaissance Army.
After listening to Fang Zhe's words, Song Yang remained silent and thought for a long time before looking at Ma Chengdao:
"Intensify the exploration of Jiangbei and bring back all the food and materials we can."
"Yes! I understand." Ma Cheng clasped his fists hurriedly.
In recent times, with the expansion of the water transport fleet, the exploration of Jiangbei has gradually begun.
In addition to the refugees in Jiangbei, the exploration fleet can often find some food, cloth, ironware and other supplies.
Song Yang asked him to expand the search scope, which was also an emergency measure.
Then, Song Yang looked at Fang Zhe and said:
"Fast-growing vegetable cultivation and chicken and duck breeding should be focused on development."
"Poultry breeds quickly, so distribute some to each household. The vegetable gardens at home should not be idle, but they should also raise chickens and grow vegetables."
The planning of the new town residential area has a large living space, and each house has a small yard.
Some people have begun to raise chickens and grow vegetables, while others have left them uncultivated.
Song Yang will strengthen the productivity of farmyards this time.
"In terms of fishery, increase the number of fishing boats. You and Lao Ma will talk about this."
"Don't let useless boats sit idle at the pier. Release them all for fishing."
Ma Cheng busy agreed.
Fang Zhe also brushed up his records.
Now everyone will bring charcoal pens with them during meetings, and they will immediately record down the key points of work that Song Yang mentioned.
After arranging these tasks, in fact, supplementing food can only play a certain role in alleviating the problem.
But this year's situation is destined to lead a tight life.
Everything will be completely resolved after the autumn harvest.