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Chapter 138 Recommended as an official

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Yang Yuanpu now leaves the city almost every other day and comes to the camp military mansion. In addition to listening to the lessons taught by Chief Shi Shen Yang, he also personally participates in the training of generals and soldiers and the farming of soldiers' fields.

Apart from Han Qian, Yang Yuanpu probably has the most sense of urgency. He can even be said to be thinking about getting rid of the shadow threat of Anning Palace all the time.

Several months after Han Qian left Jinling, more than 400 people seriously infected with the epidemic died of the disease, but the number of people in the camp has not been reduced.

On the one hand, the vast majority of hungry people have settled down and new babies have been born. On the other hand, under the promotion of Xinchang Marquis Li Pu, the Ministry of War approved the reduction of the number of military households in the camp, and then incorporated tens of thousands of refugees near Jinling City into The camp military mansion restored the actual number of Longque Army households to 12,500 households.

In the view of Xinchang Marquis Li Pu and others, since the Longhuai Army can recruit more than 12,000 generals, it is natural that the number of soldiers must be fully established so that the strength will not be weakened. However, the problem is that the additional troops do not increase the land. There is no increase in capital, and the financial situation of the camp military government is really precarious.

At present, the actual number of people in the camp military mansion is slightly more than 44,000. Shen Yang is also a very talented official. He knows agriculture, construction and other techniques, so he was forced to work for the third prince by Emperor Tianyou who also attaches great importance to practice. When serving as a minister, he himself sympathized with the plight of the refugees. In the past year, he tried his best to run the military camp, but he could only cultivate 100,000 acres of dry land in Taowuji.

When Han Qian came back, the last harvest of the year had just been put into storage, and winter wheat had just been planted in the fields. However, according to the calculation of the annual farming harvest of the camp, it was equivalent to 120,000 shi of japonica rice.

This was already a very high yield in the world, equivalent to an annual output of two kilo of millet per mu of dry land, equivalent to one kilo and two bushels of japonica rice. It can be said that Shen Yang had extremely high attainments in agriculture and was considered a great talent in the contemporary world; but It is almost equivalent to half of the per capita annual grain production in the Jianghuai region.

At the same time, because all the cultivated land was used to grow grains, there was no extra land to grow cotton, linen and other items that were also necessary for life. Therefore, the vast majority of soldiers and their dependents were still living in the countryside at this time. The clothes are in tatters, so don't expect to get new clothes in a short time.

It was already mid-September, and Yang Yuanpu, Li Pu, and Shen Yang had to think about warm clothing, otherwise it would still be difficult to get through this winter.

At this time, Shen Yang was organizing people to harvest the reed flowers on the beach along Chishan Lake, or hammering straw and wheat straw into velvet and stuffing them into the layers of tattered clothes, hoping to survive the cold winter.

Shen Yang only had two hairs dyed last year, but this year her hair is almost completely gray.

The reason why Marquis of Xinchang Li Pu, Chai Jian, Li Chong and others did not accuse Han Qian of being adept at making secret deals with Tanzhou this time was actually because the batch of materials shipped back by Han Qian could temporarily alleviate their urgent needs.

Five thousand stones of grain can be saved to cope with the spring famine, and one thousand pieces of homespun cloth stuffed with reed catkins can be used to make three or four thousand sets of winter clothes. This can at least barely guarantee that the tens of thousands of Longque Army generals can survive the cold winter.

Seeing many sallow and skinny men and women in their teens working naked in the fields, Han Qian couldn't help but sigh and said to Xinchang Hou Li Pu, who also accompanied him to the camp today:

"We shouldn't accept so many refugees anymore!"

Faced with Han Qian's open questioning, Xinchang Hou Li Pu was naturally a little unhappy, and secretly felt that this son might be using this to gradually break away from his involvement with Xinchang Hou Mansion and Wanhonglou, and finally form his own line under the command of the third prince.

, However, Han Qian said this in front of the third prince, but Li Pu wanted to explain and said:

"The northern front is tight. We will not accept these refugees. The refugees from Jinling and nearby counties will also be integrated into the army and moved to the northern front this time."

It is not that Li Pu didn't know that the camp military government was short of money and food, but he was afraid of missing this opportunity and would have no chance of raising the Dragon Bird Army to more than 12,000 soldiers.

"Soldiers are more expensive than elites. If we recruit so many people at once, if we can't solve the problem of hunger and cold, it will not be conducive to the people's attachment." Han Qian was speaking in front of Li Pu, the Marquis of Xinchang. He would not beat around the bush and pondered.

Pian Long said, "Looking at the situation, His Highness and the Dragon Bird Army must strive to participate in the war before winter this year."

In addition to the personal reputation that the third prince needs to establish, the newly trained generals need to be tempered on the battlefield in order to become experienced and strong soldiers. In view of the current pressing financial considerations of the military government, there is also an even greater need to participate in the war.

As long as the Longque Army is mobilized from Jinling, even if it only recruits three to five thousand generals to reinforce the northern front, the supply of three to five thousand generals will be provided by the Privy Council before departing from Jinling. In fact, it can actually provide the camp military government with monthly supplies.

Save three to five thousand kilograms of food consumption.

And more importantly, after the Dragon Bird Army left Jinling City and went north along the road, it was impossible for the officials along the route and even at the place where they were stationed to fail to show their filial piety; otherwise, if they relaxed military discipline a little, it would be enough.

If he can achieve military merit, the subsequent rewards will also make the life of the camp military mansion relatively comfortable and relaxed in the next year.

Xinchang Hou Li Pu and others originally thought that the war that might break out in Shouzhou and Guangzhou this winter would have nothing to do with them, but they did not expect that Han Qian had only been back for two days, and they themselves were also shaken.

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After Yang Qin, Feng Xuan and others unloaded the goods into the warehouse of the military mansion, Han Qian asked them to dock the ship at the pier in front of the Tucheng of the military mansion and let the craftsmen of Gongcao help repair it.

The sailors, the fleet, and the escorts of the gang were led by Lin Haizheng to live in Qiuhushan Villa, and they should be reorganized during the break.

When they left Xuzhou, Zhang Fan sailed down the river so fast that the bandits and water pirates along the river had no time to react, so they were not in danger along the way.

It's hard to say whether the journey will be so peaceful when we load up the goods and head back upstream to Xuzhou.

Even though Han Qian had made up his mind to deal with the four surnames one day, he still hoped that the children of the four surnames could contribute their efforts in resisting the invasion of river bandits and water bandits.

Han Qian even secretly told Feng Xuan that he must strictly train his sixty men. When they encounter river bandits and water pirates, he and Yang Qin will need to work together to resist them; he will also secretly supply Feng Xuan with some of his soldiers.

At the military office, Han Qian directly approached Feng Zhang and others. In front of the third prince Yang Yuanpu and Xinchang Hou Li Pu and others, he talked about bartering and other matters, but Feng Zhang and others did not refuse.

On the one hand, they want to transport back the supplies that are abundant in Jinling and in short supply in Xuzhou. On the other hand, no matter how difficult the situation is, the camp military government still has tens of thousands of elites. They have seen the magnificence of the Linjiang Marquis Mansion. They do not think that the Third Prince and Xinchang

How dare people like these spend so little money on them.

Four million dollars, converted in gold, was only more than three hundred taels; however, after these matters were settled, Han Qian could breathe a little easier.

Before nightfall, Xinchang Hou Li Pu, Chai Jian, Li Chong and others led the guard camp to escort Yang Yuanpu back to the city. Without special permission, the prince was not allowed to stay overnight outside the city; Shen Yang stayed with Han Qian, Li Zhigao and Guo Liang. , Zhou Yuan, Zhang Qian and others were having a banquet and discussing matters in the military office.

The so-called banquet is also quite simple. The wine made from berries is sour in the mouth, a plate of bacon, and a few plates of fruits and vegetables. These are the best things that Shen Yang can bring out for the banquet as the chief minister.

Han Qian couldn't bear to see Shen Yang's gray hair.

Shen Yang never wanted to be involved in the fight for heirs, but since the establishment of the camp military mansion, he had spent the most effort.

"I haven't seen you for several months. It's really hard for you, sir." Han Qian said to Shen Yang while sipping the sour fruit wine.

"The Han Mansion is full of capable officials. I have done a lot of things for Fan Da Gang during these days. If I hadn't asked you first, I would have recommended him to join the Jun Mansion as a staff member." Shen Yang said.

More than a year ago, Fan Dahei was still a somewhat dull martial artist. These days, he has been pushed to the top by Han Qian. Even when Han Qian left Jinling, he was also in charge of the affairs of the Zifang and the craftsmanship workshop. He was somewhat exhausted mentally and physically. But he boasted that he could barely cope with it, and he thought it was a miracle.

Lin Haizheng only concurrently led the military depot, and most of the scouts in the military depot were transferred out of Jinling by Han Qian, so the burden on his shoulders was much lighter.

Han Qian turned around unexpectedly and glanced at Fan Dahei, who was kneeling behind him to serve him.

Fan Dahei is now part of his family soldier. Even though his status is higher than that of a slave who is equivalent to livestock, he is not free. Being recommended as an official by someone like Shen Yang actually means that he has broken away from his status as a family soldier and his status has been promoted. rare opportunity.

According to the legal system of Dachu, only mid-level and high-level generals like Shen Yang are qualified to recommend others as officials, and they can only recommend one or two people every three years; otherwise, the two concubines of his uncle Han Daoming's family It is impossible that I have not been able to enter the official career to this day.

It's just that he didn't ask to come to the door, so why did Shen Yang take the initiative to take over the matter?

Seeing Han Qian looking over, Fan Dahei bowed his head respectfully, fearing that Han Qian would misunderstand that he had asked Shen Yang for something in private.

Han Qian turned around and said to Shen Yang with a smile:

"Fan Dahei is really lucky to be appreciated by his husband."

Li Zhigao, Guo Rong, Zhang Qian, Zhou Yuan and others all congratulated Fan Dahei.

After drinking, Shen Yang and Li Zhigao still wanted to continue talking about military affairs, but Han Qian said with a smile: "I just returned to Jinling, and I am very tired. Don't expect to cover the affairs accumulated over several months in one day." Let’s sort everything out one by one. It’s already late today. If there’s anything else, let’s talk about it tomorrow.”

After saying that, Han Qian stood up and left.

In silence all the way, when he returned to Qiuhushan Villa, Han Qian asked Zhao Ting'er to bring him a basin of hot water to soak his feet, which were a little swollen after running all day.

Lin Haizheng came over to report the matter. Han Qian waved his hand and said: "There is nothing serious, let's leave it to tomorrow."

Fan Dahei was about to speak but stopped.

Han Qian glanced at him, let out a breath, and said: "Secretary Cao Zuosi can't see the light yet. Except that I am also the deputy commander of the guard battalion, I still can't give you a formal identity for the time being. However, this time the Longque Army really If you want to be able to go on an expedition, even if you don't directly participate in the war, you will still have military merits. When the time comes, I will help you share some military merits from the third prince and give you the status of a low-level honorary officer. It should not be difficult. Why are you so eager? Mr. Shen Yang personally recommended it?"

"..." Seeing something wrong with Han Qian's face, Fan Dahei plopped down on his knees, dumbfounded and not knowing how to explain himself.

"Dahei has taken a liking to Mr. Zhang Qian's daughter. It seems that she has reached the age of eighteen and cannot delay getting married. Perhaps Mr. Zhang Qian came forward to ask for Mr. Shen?" Lin Haizheng knew something about the situation, and he was quite happy standing beside him. Said for the envy explanation.

No matter how low-level Zhang Qian is, he cannot agree to his daughter marrying a soldier of the Han family. After all, if his daughter does marry, she will be legally equivalent to a slave of the Han family - so Fan Dahei wants to marry Zhang Qian. The daughter of the Han family must first be relieved of her status as a soldier of the Han family.

"Oh, it turns out that's the case. This is a good thing." Han Qian looked at the two of them, waved his hands haggardly, and said, "I will keep an eye on Mr. Shen Yang and implement this matter quickly to avoid any mistakes. Regarding the employment matter—you all should step aside first.”


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