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Chapter 849 Armament Expansion and Preparation for War (Ask for a Monthly Ticket!)
Liu Bei recommended Tai Shici, and many people doubted it.

But Guan Yu spoke up and supported Liu Bei's opinion, and his persuasion was obviously much stronger.

The reason is also very simple, Guan Yu's strength is obvious to all.

Not only did he perform well in the review, but he also had the legendary record of defeating General Yuan Shao Wen Chou.

It is not easy to cut the generals in front of the battle. Guan Yu raided Jizhou with a small number of cavalry, forcing Yuan Shao to withdraw his troops and break the siege of Xuzhou, which has become one of the classic battles.

Many people don't like Guan Yu's arrogance, but they have to admit Guan Yu's strength.

What's more, with Guan Yu's arrogance, it is unlikely that he recommended Tai Shici for Liu Bei's face. It can only be that Tai Shici is so powerful that Guan Yu can appreciate him.

To doubt Tai Shici's strength at this time is to doubt Guan Yu's vision, and one must be mentally prepared to meet Guan Yu's challenge.

For these generals, the level of official position is of course a factor that must be considered, but strength is the fundamental.Without strength, it is difficult for people to be convinced if they just want to suppress people with their official positions.

Liu Xie looked around and confirmed that there was no objection, so he included Tai Shici in the candidate list.

Liu Bei's recommendation was successful, and others were not far behind, and expressed their opinions one after another.

After a while, there were more than forty names on the candidate list.

Among the generals present, almost all of them are on the list except for a few who will definitely not be selected.

Kuai Yue was also recommended.Not many people know that the emperor has promised him the prefect of Wei County.Besides, it is only a recommendation now, not a final appointment, and it is also a face to be recommended.

He is not Han Sui and Shi Sun Rui, and he will definitely not join the Eighth School.

In addition to recommending candidates, Liu Xie proposed a plan to transform the Northern Army.

Whether it was the eighth school or the fifth school, the former Northern Army actually had only three arms: cavalry, infantry, and crossbowmen.

In addition to expanding the number of troops, he also wanted to make some adjustments to the types of troops, adding chariot soldiers and building boat soldiers.

Chariot soldiers do not refer to charging with chariots—of course, these can also be included—but refer to arms that use chariots as their main means of combat, including technical arms that use chariots to form formations, set up camps, and even pave roads and build bridges.

To put it simply, they are the so-called engineers in later generations.

There have always been engineers and soldiers, but they are not professional enough.

In addition to following the rules, one of the important reasons is that the technical improvement is limited, and it is not enough to list a single branch.Anyone can do these tasks, and everyone does the same. Naturally, there is no need to set them up separately. The tasks are generally undertaken by the supply battalion.

But the situation is different now. The speed of technological improvement is accelerating, and more professional techniques, tools and skills are needed for paving roads and bridges, and more professional people are needed.

Setting up a chariot battalion is to gather these professionals and tools in order to improve efficiency and enhance combat effectiveness.

As for the building and boat soldiers, it is better to understand, that is, the navy.

There have always been navy divisions, but they do not play an important role because the role of navy divisions is limited when fighting in the Central Plains.Now that the battlefield has expanded to the south of the river, the importance of the navy is increasing day by day, and it is necessary to include the navy in the northern army.

The Northern Army is not a local army, but it will have the task of fighting in all directions.The establishment of a building and boat battalion and the maintenance of normal training will help to enhance the naval warfare capabilities of the Northern Army, and will not rely entirely on local naval forces.

The generals are very excited.

For them, the establishment of the Louchuan camp by the emperor has another meaning.

The reconstructed Northern Army will not remain stationed in the capital all the time, but will take on the responsibility of fighting in all directions as it did at the beginning of its establishment, and will be the real main force.

In addition to defending the capital, the Northern Army originally had such a responsibility.It's just that the peace has passed, the imperial court has been at ease, and the Northern Army has become a place where the dignitaries live close.

Those who are really interested in making achievements on the battlefield usually don't consider the Northern Army, but go to the Frontier Army.

In front of the frontier army, the northern army is a bunch of waste, and even the capital coup had to rely on the strength of the frontier army.First, it was the case with the eunuchs, and later with the courtiers, which finally led to the catastrophe of Dong Zhuo's chaos.

For the court, this is obviously not a reasonable choice.

The reconstruction of the Northern Army meant that the emperor had to sweep away the weakness of the imperial court, revive the military equipment, control the military power in his hands, and prevent the frontier army from being too big and the hinterland empty from happening again.

This matter is a big one, and it cannot be resolved with a few words during the banquet.

When Liu Xie announced this news, he also hoped that everyone would be mentally prepared, contribute ideas and suggestions, complete the reform together, and then lead the newly-built Northern Army to the battlefield.

Although it has not been determined who will be admitted to the eight schools in the end, everyone can feel the emperor's ambition and trust in them.

It gets them excited.

Especially generals like Liu Bei and Tai Shici who had just arrived from local states and counties.

When did the imperial court consult these warriors for their opinions?It is the court that makes decisions and they implement them.

Seeing this situation, Yang Feng, Yang Ding and others suddenly felt proud.

A group of wood turtles, what's so strange about this.Back then, His Majesty was able to win the Battle of Huayin because he consulted with us and worked together to defeat the strong with the weak. He defeated the invincible Li Jue and laid the foundation for the prosperity of the Han Dynasty.

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The celebration banquet is over, and the generals leave.

Liu Xie left Han Sui behind and re-distributed tea.

Ma Yunlu set up tea sets and made tea for Liu Xie and Han Sui himself.

Han Sui was so flattered that he dared not even say so.Although Ma Yunlu is his junior, his status is different now. Even Ma Teng here dare not sit still and accept Ma Yunlu's service.

"Han Gong, there are no outsiders here, let me tell you a few words of my own." Liu Xie said. "Let her serve. When the female cavalry was first built, she and Ling'ai were like sisters."

Han Sui even said he didn't dare.

It's okay to treat Ma Yunlu as a daughter, but now that Ma Yunlu is a nobleman, he can't treat the emperor as his nephew.

"What do you think about the reconstruction of the Northern Army?"

Liu Xie cut to the chase and asked his own question.

Han Sui was confused.

Arranging the emperor's plan, the rebuilt northern army has at least [-] people.If Shi Sunrui was still serving as the Marquis of the Northern Army, Shi Sunrui would have controlled [-]% of the troops who conquered Jizhou this time, which was evenly matched with him.

If you also take into account the [-] fine cavalry under You Yan Du Hu Xun You's command, there are at least three generals who are close in strength in this battle, and the chances for him to compete for the main attack are getting less and less.

But the northern army belongs to the emperor's forbidden army, and the emperor's expansion of the northern army is justified. He, the general of Fujun, has no reason to object at all, unless he has the heart of disobedience.

I knew there must be a reason for being so polite, how should I reply to this sentence?
Han Sui thought for a long time before he said unhurriedly, "Will your Majesty return the capital to Luoyang in the future?"

"How to say?"

"Luoyang has no danger to defend, and the folk customs are weak. It is true that a stronger northern army is needed to defend the eight passes and defend the capital. If Chang'an is the capital, the land is favorable, and the people can be recruited at any time. In fact, there is no need to raise so many soldiers. After all, it costs money to raise soldiers."

Liu Xie smiled.

This old fox tried different ways to test, but didn't answer the question directly.

That being the case, then I will go straight to the point.

"Mr. Han should have heard that after this battle, Shi Sun Rui has made contributions and will take over as Taiwei in the future."

Han Sui's mouth was bitter.There was still a glimmer of hope, but after hearing what the emperor said, there was no room for redemption.

"I... have indeed heard about it."

"Then Han Gong thinks, who is better to take over the northern army?" Liu Xie looked at Han Sui with a smile.

Han Sui froze for a moment, then his heart beat faster.

He swallowed a mouthful of saliva, and said with difficulty: "The Northern Army is the main force of the Forbidden Army, defending the capital, and naturally it should be led by a general trusted by His Majesty."

Liu Xie nodded. "Is Mr. Han interested?"

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