Daily life of slaying demons in the government

Chapter 513: If You Want to Do It, Do It Big

Zhao Ting was very excited when he talked about the military affairs in Donglin Prefecture. He was a veteran soldier, very good at analyzing and controlling wars, and he also had a strong passion for war.

Yang Qian found it easy to understand Zhao Ting's passion. As a general, what's the point of being a general if he's not good at fighting?
It would be a disaster for a person who is always friendly and always wants to "speak nicely" to others to become a general.

However, Yang Qian was not too surprised by the battle report. After all, all of this was included in Zhao Ting’s previous deductions and there were no surprises.

Civil war broke out in Yoshitomo, and the various feudal lords gathered together to form three mixed forces, each armed with swords and spears. It was a time of fierce killing, so who could care about the war on the border?
Even if the heart is strong, the strength is not enough.

I went to the border to stop the enemy with all my strength, but my own brother stabbed me in the back. Not only was I stabbed to death, but I also heard someone say, "This idiot is such a joke." Who wouldn't be angry?

So for the time being, Yoshitomo's internal problems will overshadow the wars on the border, and they will not come to their senses until the knife of the Hongmu Dynasty is against their hearts.

"If everything goes well, in another month and a half, Yoshitomo Lianshanfu, where the Lingshan defense line is located, will fall completely into the hands of Xue Tianbao's army."

Zhao Ting couldn't hide his envy when he said this. He had been a soldier for decades and had fought in hundreds of battles, big and small, but he had never entered another country's territory, and was basically on the defensive. Naturally, he envied the general of Donglin Prefecture for not only being able to lead the attack, but also having the opportunity to achieve the highest honor for a warrior: expanding territory.

"Why? General Zhao is envious of Xue Tianbao?"

"Hehe, to be honest with you, my Lord, Xue Tianbao and I were soldiers of the same year, and we even ate from the same pot. Later, I went to Shuangqing Prefecture, and he went to Donglin Prefecture. We have never moved in our lives. Now that he has entered Yi Dynasty, I am extremely envious."

Yang Qian smiled and said, "General Zhao, there is no need to be envious. As long as Shuangqing Prefecture can recover, it will have a chance against the Dashun Dynasty. There is no need to rush."

"Then I'll take your good words, sir."

After saying that, Yang Qian turned his head and looked at Cui Mingsheng beside him and asked, "What does the government have to say?"

"In reply to your question, there is no urgent news from the government office. Although the official newspaper also mentioned the war in Donglin Prefecture, it did not mention conscription. We have already sent all the spiritual stones. There is a commendation order from the imperial city, which commends you, Your Majesty, and also commends the government office of the prefecture.

I think we are the only one among the surrounding states who have been requisitioned so many spirit stones. If there is a next time, do you think we should delay it?"

"We'll talk about it next time."

After a pause, Yang Qian said to Cui Mingsheng and Zhao Ting: "After the fight in Donglin Prefecture, the attention of the imperial court will inevitably be drawn to that place. Resources, manpower and material resources are all lost.

So be careful that the Dashun Dynasty on the other side of Wanli Bamboo Sea will take the opportunity to attack. Don't make any mistakes.

Understand? "

"My subordinate understands!"

Zhao Ting and Cui Mingsheng finished talking and were ready to leave. But Cui Mingsheng was kept. Only Zhao Ting looked at him with envy, bowed and left.

Zhao Ting understood that although he was also a confidant of Yang Qian, his position in Yang Qian's heart was still much lower than Cui Mingsheng's. If he wanted to cling to Yang Qian like Cui Mingsheng did, he would have to show more.

Cui Mingsheng was the only one left in the backyard. Yang Qian poured him a cup of tea and said, "Madam said she asked you about the academy?"

"Yes, sir. Madam said she wanted to open a primary school in the state capital." "Well, that's a good idea. You can arrange it for her."

"I understand. But I have an idea about this matter and would like to ask for your advice, sir." Cui Mingsheng held the teacup with a smile on his face.

"Oh? What do you think?"

"Sir, Madam wants to run a primary school, but I think that just teaching knowledge might waste the talent advantage of Shuangqing Prefecture. Didn't you say before that people from Shuangqing Prefecture are more likely to have talents that are talented enough to seek immortality than those from other places? Why don't you just recruit people from this primary school?"

Cui Mingsheng’s idea is simple to explain, in one sentence: If you’re going to do it, make it big!
“I have asked the cultivators in Zhenshan Camp, and they said that there are magical instruments that can sense whether children between the ages of five and fifteen have cultivation talent. Some powerful magical instruments can also roughly determine the strength of these talents.

At that time, we only need to get a few of these instruments, and then spread the reason, and the children from all cities will gather here. Those without talent will be given some money and food. Those with talent can stay in the elementary school to learn and practice.

The skills and teachers are easy to find. There are many independent practitioners in Zhenshan Camp who are eager to find a disciple to inherit their skills."

When Yang Qian heard this, he immediately realized what was going on, and secretly thought that this was a good idea. Moreover, the benefits of doing so were not just to add backup forces to Zhenshan Camp, but also to tie the people of Zhenshan Camp to Yang Qian's boat, allowing those who did not take Zhenshan Camp seriously and only regarded it as a temporary place to stay to take root there.

In addition, it can also control the whereabouts of the cultivation seedlings in Shuangqing Prefecture, which has an absolute deterrent effect on the intervention of the Hongwu Dynasty or Tianhan Sect in the future.

If you want to drink water, the water source is at hand. How can the people who collect water from below mess around?

"Have you been thinking about this for a long time?"

"Yes, sir. I have always been worried about the loyalty of Zhenshan Camp and the interference of Tianhan Sect and Guochao. I was thinking if there was any way to hold them hostage.

It just so happened that Madam asked about the matter of the elementary school, and I had an idea. What do you think, sir?"

"That's right! This is a good idea. But if we do this, the scale of this elementary school will be very large."

"Sir, it doesn't matter how big a school is. The issue of teachers is not difficult to solve. I can just go to other prefectures to find them. As long as the money is enough, I can find one or two people to come here. After they understand the changes in Shuangqing Prefecture, they can write letters to invite their friends to come here, and it will be much easier.

At the beginning, it would be good if we could have a group of thirty to fifty students.

It's easier to deal with Zhenshan Camp. First, count the independent cultivators who are willing to accept disciples, then find people to refine magic tools, and finally, if there are any seedlings, put them in. There will always be someone who wants them."

Cui Mingsheng really did use everything he had to the fullest and considered everything very carefully.

"Don't worry about the techniques. I'll find a few easy-to-use techniques and take some time to check them out. These aren't a problem.

Just build the framework according to your idea. Once you have the framework, you will have a clear idea of ​​what to do next."

"I understand. But sir, this matter cannot be kept secret. What if Deputy Juan wants to intervene?"

"Juan, just keep an eye on him. If he understands this matter clearly, he won't dare to interfere easily. If he doesn't understand, I will make him understand."

(End of this chapter)