Shu Han of the Three Kingdoms I call the shots

That night, Kou Feng rarely ate and lived with the soldiers in the army.

The next day was early in the morning.Together with Chen Da, Kou Feng separated the most outstanding soldiers from yesterday and joined Pojun.

In the west of the city, the Liannu soldiers under the command of Chen Dasuo, the barracks where the Po Army is located, and the school grounds.

The [-] soldiers were arranged very neatly. After a night's rest, their spirits recovered well and they were all full.In addition to these [-] soldiers, there are also [-] Pojun who were highly qualified before, and [-] soldiers from the God Arm Battalion.

Next, these people will form Chu's most powerful army, the Po Army.Be an army, not a simple assault squad.

8000 people can compete with an army of [-] troops.

On the general stage, there are only Kou Feng, Kou Shui and Chen Da.Kou Feng, dressed in armor, was in the center, staring at the 7000 people in front of him.

Because they were selected by various armies, they also seemed a little out of harmony.But everyone has enough aura and is an elite soldier.

Seven thousand elite soldiers stand together, even if they are scattered, it is very amazing.

We can already see the embryonic form of an invincible Po Army in the future.

"What I want to say, Gu has already said it last night. From now on, you will be a broken army. You are elite soldiers in a hundred battles, invincible in the world. Others can be elite soldiers if they can block five with one, but you must block ten with one." The amount of training will be dozens of times that of ordinary soldiers. Don't embarrass Gu."

On the general stage, Kou Feng didn't say anything encouraging. What he wanted to say had already been said last night.So, just a few words.

"Never lose His Majesty's face."

As soon as Kou Feng finished speaking, Qiqian's newly broken army immediately roared, and responded decisively to Kou Feng.

"I'll leave it to you. The Northern Expedition will start after October. The army I need is to be invincible, and it's still a little short." Kou Feng nodded, then turned his head and said to Chen Da.

"Don't worry, Your Majesty."

Chen Daying made a promise and said immediately.

Kou Feng nodded, then turned his head and took a last look at the seven thousand newly broken troops below.There is a bit of a smile, not only you have to work hard, but Gu also has to work hard.

Eight thousand pieces of armor.Of course, Kou Feng will not forget what Chen Da said about the armor, and he decided to solve this matter today.

"Let's go." Kou Feng withdrew his gaze abruptly, said to Kou Shui, and immediately got off the platform.

"Promise." Kou Shui promised, and then walked down.

Soon after, Kou Feng returned to Chengdu in a chariot.

Chu Palace, inside the side hall.

Kou Feng summoned Jiang Wan, Zhang Song and others to discuss countermeasures.Where did the manpower and material resources required for the 40 gold and [-] pieces of armor come from?

Soon, Jiang Wan and Zhang Song arrived.

Kou Feng said: "The Pojun has already taken shape. With 8000 people, I believe it will take only a few months to form an effective fighting ability. But the armor needed is... I wonder if the two lovers have a countermeasure in mind?"

Jiang Wan and Zhang Song looked at each other and smiled wryly.In the end, it was Jiang Wan who raised his fist and said, "Your Majesty, according to the current fullness of the treasury, it is not a problem to take out 40 gold. But if something special happens, there is no way to respond."

"Ah."

Kou Feng was slightly taken aback when he heard the words, but then nodded in understanding, just like doing business, you always need a little liquidity in your hands.Let alone a country.

In the past, the state of Chu was under construction. Although they were well-off, most of them were used to build Chu swords.Now, it is really difficult to take out 40 gold all at once.

"What's the current situation of book sales?" Kou Feng pondered for a moment, then suddenly thought of another source of income, he couldn't help but brighten his eyes, and said.

At the beginning, Kou Feng traded with merchants in the north and sold Chu books, which was a big deal.

"The gentry in the north is always limited. After a short period of excitement, the market has become saturated. It is already difficult to sell books." Jiang Wan said with a wry smile.

"This." Kou Feng was helpless immediately.The finances are sufficient, but they cannot afford so much gold all at once.Selling books is no good.The enshrining promised by Jiaozhou is not much in a year.

"Hey." Kou Feng sighed and began to think hard about countermeasures.After a long time, he sighed, it's not impossible, there are two ways.

One of them is selling food.At present, Chu's finances have to support the annual conquests and the forging of Chu knives.Whether it is gold and silver or coins, they are relatively abundant.

But the food is piled up like a mountain.

In the early days of Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, there was a situation in the Han Dynasty.That is the grain piled up in the warehouse, all rotten.Generations can't finish it.This is probably the case in Chu State now.

It is true that Kou Feng occupies a very good territory. Jingzhou, Yizhou, and Yangzhou are all high-yield states and counties.Kou Feng racked his brains to sinicize a group of ethnic minorities and conquer some ethnic minorities.Kill the strong men and gather the women.Don't underestimate those women, they are all very good farmers.

Work no worse than men.

The increase in population has led to an increase in food taxes.It also suppressed the tyrants and strictly suppressed land mergers.All kinds of measures have made the state of Chu have the grand occasion it is today.

The big account of the Chu army never worried about food.But it's different in the north. Cao Cao can barely keep his capital, and he can have food to start years of wars.

But Ma Teng and Han Sui, the two warriors, are losing money every year.If the state of Chu sells grain on a large scale, it will definitely sell well.

Kou Feng was moved, but in the end he didn't dare to move.Han Sui would be really stupid if he sold grain to Ma Teng.This road is absolutely impossible.

Then there is only the second way left.

Books are still the magic weapon of the Chu State, and they are used to raise funds.

"Gu intends to sell the book manufacturing technology, what do you two lovers think?" Kou Feng asked.

"Your Majesty, this is absolutely impossible. Books are a powerful weapon for passing on the country and the foundation for cultivating talents. Now Chu is prosperous and books are popular. On the other hand, in the north, books are rare and expensive. As long as our Chu country prospers for a few more generations, we will definitely be able to find more talents. It can be far superior to the north, so as to achieve the goal of reunification of the world. This is absolutely impossible." Like a miser, Jiang Wan immediately shook his head and remonstrated.

"Hehe. Gongyan is serious. Books are indeed the foundation that can change the situation of a country. If it is managed by Cao Wei for several generations, it may indeed be able to prosper and become a powerful enemy of Chu. But I will not give it time. At least Ten years, maybe 20 years, Gu will be able to pacify the north. In this way, the role of books will be smaller than imagined. On the contrary, it is very difficult to be lonely now, and books are not even a profitable project. It's better to sell it and let the merchants print the book and sell it to the common people." Kou Feng said with a chuckle.

Giving books to businessmen is also a good way to increase financial revenue and reduce burdens.

Because before that, the books of Chu State were all officially published, and almost all of them were sold at cost price, or even given to some gentry and officials.

You can't see much in one book or two books, but thousands or tens of thousands of books are an objective waste.Sell ​​the technology of the book and hand it over to the merchant for printing.

It is also possible to gather funds to overcome the current difficulties, so that the Eight Thousand Po Army can wear high-quality armor.

As for Cao Wei who might take the opportunity to obtain the book-making process, so as to increase the cultivation of talents, Kou Feng doesn't care.Just like what Kou Feng himself said, within ten or 20 years, Kou Feng will be able to calm down the world.

This is confidence.

And in ten or twenty years, even if there are books, I am afraid that it will not be able to cultivate a large number of scholars.The book is just an opportunity, and with the opportunity, it will take time to change slowly.

"Even so, I'm afraid it's not attractive enough for those big businessmen. After all, there are not too many people who use calligraphy in the world, and the sales volume of books is limited."

After Jiang Wan heard this, he relaxed slightly.However, a question arises again.

"This is easy to handle. I wrote an edict in isolation, saying that I want to sell the technology of books. The starting price is one thousand gold, and I will be awarded the Great Shuzhang among the [-]th ranks of the Chu Kingdom. Enjoy the treatment and status of the Dashuzhang." Kou Feng smiled. said.

The system of Chu State is inherited from Qin and Han Dynasty, with twentieth-class titles.The highest level is Liehou, and the next level is Guanneihou.The following are Da Shu Chang, Zuo Shu Chang and so on.

The enjoyment of each level is different. For example, the Marquis of Guannei can legally own a thousand acres of land.This is legal.But the eldest son can only enjoy [-] mu.

In the state of Chu, land annexation is strictly static due to the suppression of the tyrants.After having a title, you can own legal land.

It's just that the title of Chu State is very strict.Unless it is an official with political achievements, or military merit.Otherwise it is difficult to enjoy.

At this time, Kou Fengruo issued an edict to sell the book technology and trade it for one thousand gold.After success, you can get the title of Grand Master of Chu State, which will increase your attractiveness a lot.

One thousand gold, if 50 people participate, they will have fifty thousand gold. With 100 people, you have [-] gold.You can build the armor needed for the eight thousand broken army that is invincible.

"Isn't this a disguised peddling of titles?" As the Situ of the Chu Kingdom, Jiang Wan felt that this was the bottom line, and he couldn't sell his titles.

"In extraordinary times, we can only do extraordinary things. Otherwise, the lone Pojun will not be able to take shape. Fighting Ma Teng and Han Sui, the odds of winning will be reduced by [-]%. If you fail, it is really not worthwhile." Kou Feng's attitude was very firm.

In the end, Jiang Wan compromised.

"Since that's the case, then I have no objection." Jiang Wan said.

"Okay. Immediately ordered to take out 30 gold from the treasury. Start forging [-] pieces of armor, and then I will issue an edict to raise funds. After March, various businessmen entered Chengdu to obtain the forging technology of Chu Shu, as well as The title of Dashuchang. Try to raise the remaining [-] gold."

Seeing that Jiang Wan finally nodded, Kou Feng also heaved a sigh of relief, and said with a smile.

The armor of the eight thousand broken army should be fine.Kou Feng smiled all over his face.

After October, the sword points to the north.He has more confidence.

(To be continued)