Chapter 961 Arrangements at the beginning of the year
In the blink of an eye, it has been six years since Xingping.
In the fifth year of Xingping, it can be said that the whole country was in war.
After the New Year, after the Lantern Festival, hundreds of officials began to work one after another. The important officials in Yizhou had already entered their posts and started to deal with the backlog of matters during this period.
Shu Palace, in the main hall.
Wang Can summoned his advisers and generals. Cheng Yu, Xun You, Guo Jia, Li Ru, Tian Feng and other civil servants sat on the left side of the hall, while Lu Meng, Dian Wei, Zhang Ren, Zhang Xiu and others sat on the right side of the hall.
These people are all the elite backbones under Wang Can, and they are people loyal to Wang Can.
Wang Can said: "I have called you together today to arrange pre-war preparations and determine this year's war against Jingzhou. Now that the snow has not melted and the weather is relatively cold, it is not suitable to launch a large-scale military campaign. Therefore, after the snow melts in spring, we will send troops to attack Jingzhou.
, seize Jingzhou in one go and seize the bridgehead for the Central Plains."
It was quiet in the main hall.
However, the generals were all excited.
The battle against Jingzhou is finally coming.
Especially Zhang Xiu. After he returned to Chengdu with Wang Can from Nanyang County, he stayed in the army to train soldiers. Although he was also a general in the army and led an army alone, the general could not go to the battlefield to fight. It was like taking off his armor and returning to the fields.
Same. Therefore, Zhang Xiu looked forward to launching troops against Jingzhou every day, and now he finally put the war against Jingzhou on his schedule.
After hearing this, the civil servant looked solemn.
A great war involves not only the fighting of soldiers, but also the struggle for logistical supplies. At the same time, the counselors accompanying the army need to work hard to make plans, which puts a lot of pressure on them.
"Please tell me, Lord!"
In the main hall, civil servants and generals bowed their heads and shouted, knowing that Wang Can was about to arrange a task.
Wang Can looked serious and shouted: "Cheng Yu!"
"The humble position is here!"
Cheng Yu immediately stood up, bowed slightly, cupped his fists and said.
Wang Can said in a deep voice: "You are in charge of the transfer, promotion and appointment of officials. Send an order to Xu Shu, the governor of Zangqi County, to transfer him back to Chengdu. You will also transfer Pang De back to Chengdu to take charge of it. You also plan to appoint Yan Yan as the new Zangqi Commander."
The county governor. At the same time, he began to select ordinary officials and confirmed them so that they can take office quickly when they attack Jingzhou next year."
"I humbly obey my orders!"
Cheng Yu answered with his hands raised, and then returned to the queue.
Wang Can looked at Ren An and shouted: "Ren An!"
"Old minister is here!"
Ren An stood up unhurriedly and bowed to Wang Can.
The old man is the eldest person in the palace and the eldest person among Wang Can's ministers. He is already over seventy years old. He is a highly respected scholar and a benchmark for Wang Can's subordinates.
Although Ren An serves as the Minister of Rites, he only orders Mao, and specific matters are handled by his subordinates.
Wang Can ordered: "Although the public opinion spread some time ago has a certain effect on Jingzhou, it is not enough. We need to increase our strength. When we send out troops in the spring, we must occupy moral principles. We must attack the unjust with the right, and let the people of Jingzhou
Accept us. The officials of the Ministry of Rites must work together and take a lot of trouble. If this matter is done well, it will be much easier for the army to enter Jingzhou."
"Old minister, I obey!"
Ren An answered respectfully, then returned to his seat and sat down.
Wang Can's eyes fell on Ma Jun and shouted: "Ma Jun!"
"The humble position is here!"
Ma Jun stood up and waited for Wang Can's instructions.
Wang Can ordered: "The war is coming, and the old weapons in the army must be refurbished. Especially gunpowder, giant crossbows and other siege weapons must be produced as quickly as possible, and the forging of Han knives must also be stepped up. There must not be a situation where soldiers cannot be equipped with Han knives."
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"promise!"
Ma Jun bowed to answer and returned respectfully.
"Xun You!"
"The humble position is here!"
"This time to attack Jingzhou, the number of troops sent is determined to be around 80,000 soldiers. You are the Minister of the Ministry of War, and you are fully responsible for the recruitment of soldiers. You must complete the recruitment of soldiers in the shortest possible time, and at the same time assist Zhou Cang in training new soldiers into veterans. Some time ago
Li Ru selected some soldiers from countless refugees. After you count them, complete this matter as soon as possible!"
"promise!"
"Li Ru!"
"The humble position is here!"
"As the saying goes, food and grass must go before the soldiers and horses are mobilized. Food and grass are the top priority. You are in charge of the household department and are responsible for the logistics of the army. The matter of recruiting food and grass must be decided early and enough food and grass must be prepared."
"promise!"
"Tian Feng!"
"The humble position is here!"
"You are in charge of the Ministry of Punishment and are fully responsible for the order of Shu. After the army goes out, the stability of Shu will be left to you. You must ensure the stability and order of Shu without any mistakes."
"I humbly obey my orders!"
Wang Can quickly finished all the instructions and then breathed a sigh of relief.
Immediately, Wang Can said again: "Cheng Yu, you are the head of the hundred officials and are responsible for coordinating the affairs of all officials. When I am not in Chengdu, you have full authority to handle all matters in Shu." At this time, Wang Can threw a heavy
Bombshell, although officials in various ministries have their own affairs, Cheng Yu is the head of the officials and the general manager of the rear.
Cheng Yu trembled and said seriously: "The humble position must stabilize the rear and not let the lord worry."
Now that the rear affairs have been dealt with, the next step is to arrange the accompanying personnel.
Wang Can loudly ordered: "In this crusade against Jingzhou, Guo Jia will be the left strategist, Xu Shu will be the right strategist, Lü Meng will be the commander-in-chief of the army, commanding the entire army, Zhang Ren, Zhang Xiu and Pang De will accompany them, and the remaining young men will be selected by Lü Meng.
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"promise!"
Guo Jia, Lu Meng, Zhang Ren, and Zhang Xiu stood up and responded with clasped fists.
However, Guo Jia felt a little confused.
Lu Meng became the commander-in-chief of the army. Wouldn't Wang Can not have to fight in person? But there was already Cheng Yu as the general manager in the rear of Shu, and Wang Can did not need to stay. So what would Wang Can do? Guo Jia thought for a while and stood immediately
He stood up, raised his hands and asked, "My lord, don't you have to conquer Jingzhou personally this time?"
In fact, Lu Meng, Cheng Yu and others also had doubts and were waiting for Wang Can's explanation.
Wang Can smiled faintly and said: "There is Lu Meng in the army. Guo Jia and Xu Shu are discussing the matter. Chengdu Zhong Degong and others are waiting for me. I have nothing to worry about. This time, I have to go to Jingzhou before leaving.
I will take some of the soldiers from Langya Camp with me when the time comes, as well as Shi A and Dian Wei, so you don’t have to worry."
After saying these words, how could everyone not be worried.
Wang Can and Liu Biao were about to fight, but Wang Can wanted to go deep into the tiger's den. Isn't this looking for death? Cheng Yu stood up and persuaded him righteously: "My lord, you are the leader of a country, you cannot take risks easily!"
Li Ru, Tian Feng, Ren An and others also gave words of advice and advised Wang Can not to take risks.
However, Guo Jia, Lu Meng and Xun You did not say anything.
These people knew Wang Can's character very well. Once a decision was made, it could not be changed so easily. Cheng Yu and others' advice could only fall on deaf ears and was of no use. Sure enough, Wang Can waved his hand, shook his head and said:
"I have my own plan for this matter. Just take care of the affairs in Chengdu. After the trip to Jingzhou is completed, I will naturally return to the army."
Cheng Yu and the others sighed and could only retreat. Fortunately, Shi'a, Dian Wei and others were accompanying them. With this layer of protection, Cheng Yu felt at ease.
After the matter was discussed, everyone in the civil and military circles left.
Wang Can took Dian Wei away from the palace and headed towards the Academy of Sciences.
