Horse on the World

Chapter 614 Official System
"Set sail!" Accompanied by the sound of the rumbling military drums, the flags in Lianshan Island Wharf were unfurled, and huge sails were hoisted up. Amid the shouts of the sailors, the huge anchors were retracted and the thick cables were untied. , the navy vanguard ship slowly slid away from the port.

Qingfeng, Chen Zeyue, Tang Hu and others took the boat of the remaining naval fleet to board the Qiyuan. In the port, Deng Peng said to Zheng Zhiyuan who came to see him off: "The things I told you yesterday must be I'll do the prep work before I come back. When I get back, we'll be moving right away."

Zheng Zhiyuan was a little puzzled and said: "Commander, is Director Qingfeng's words reliable? What if the commander doesn't think so?"

Deng Peng glanced back at the Qiyuan in the distance, "Zhiyuan, I have repeatedly considered what Director Qingfeng told me, and I have to admit that what she said is very reasonable. In the past few years, it was full of army exhibitions It’s awesome. The best record of our navy is that you wiped out the Bazhou navy. The commander’s investment in our navy over the years is quite huge. There are many objections to this in the Dingzhou headquarters. Voice, do you know that if you take out the money that the general has invested in our navy, you can completely form a corps of 10 people, do you think the general has too much money and no place to spend it?"

Zheng Zhiyuan smiled, "That's definitely not the case, our financial resources in Dingzhou are very poor now!"

"That's right, if that's the case, why does the commander-in-chief have to maintain such a large investment in the navy? The second warship has been launched, and the keel of the third ship has also been completed. It can also be launched for sea trials at the end of the year, commander-in-chief With such a large investment, we must recover the capital and make a lot of money." Deng Peng said.

Zheng Zhiyuan said excitedly: "Commander, can the second Wanliao ship come back with you and enter active service this time?"

Deng Peng laughed loudly: "Look, you are in a hurry, don't worry, this ship will belong to you as soon as it arrives, and it will be your flagship from now on."

Zheng Zhiyuan was overjoyed.

Deng Peng turned and boarded the boat, "Black Eagle, you need to work harder on those things on the mountain, and train as many talents as possible. I reckon this thing will be very useful in the future."

Hei Ying had a bitter face, "Don't worry, Commander, I will work hard!" But he was howling in his heart, what is this called? No, I have to quickly train a group of people to play with the birds every day, so that I can stand on my own ship and sail against the wind!

"I wish the commander a smooth journey!" The two clasped their fists together and sent Deng Peng away respectfully.

With the sound of long horns, the colorful flags fluttered on the Qiyuan, and several huge sails on the ship were raised one by one. Under the protection of many ships, they gradually disappeared from the sight of everyone on Lianshan Island.

Dingzhou, Marshal's Mansion!

The Marshal's Mansion, which originally occupied a large area, underwent a large-scale expansion after Princess Qingcheng's marriage. The Princess Square next to the Marshal's Mansion used to house the families of the [-] palace guards who guarded Qingcheng. After the death of Princess Qingcheng, Qin Ming led more than a thousand palace guards to break out of the camp, fled to the grasslands, and became horse thieves, and their families were naturally implicated. Forced eviction.

These family members of the palace guards, who had a good life, became the most frustrated group of people in Dingzhou in an instant. Can hear clearly.

"Where are these people being placed?" Li Qing could imagine the current situation of these people, and although he felt a little bit unbearable, if he didn't deal with it, it was absolutely impossible.

"Marshal, these people can't be allowed to gather together. After coordinating with the county governments under Dingzhou, some of them have been moved from each place. For them, we adopt residential surveillance. These people taken away by Qin Ming The fighting power is extremely strong, and it can be predicted that for a long time, it will become a worry in our hearts. Relocating these family members to various places can prevent these palace guards from taking risks. And if some of them cannot bear the pain of missing their loved ones , if we sneak back to visit quietly, we can still wait on the sidelines, and if we catch a few, we can find out Qin Ming's current situation." Lu Yiming said.

Li Qing nodded, "These family members also suffered innocent disasters. After going down to the counties, have they been properly settled?"

"We have ordered the counties to give them some land so that they can make a living on it, and we have strictly ordered all places not to embarrass them. I think that if these people live in peace, it can also play a role in Qin Ming's military spirit. Disrupt the effect!" Yan Nanfei continued.

"You did a good job. You can tell these people that if they can bring back the man in their family, not only will I not pursue the crimes of these people, but I will also reward them." Li Qing nodded.

"The commander is wise!" Luo Daoming said.

Li Qing shrugged and looked at the three of them, "How is the plan for the reconstruction of the Marshal's Mansion going?"

Luo Daoming stood up, and took out several large drawings from the table next to him, "Marshal, according to your request, we have made a complete plan, and it looks like this. The Marshal's mansion is divided into four parts, the left One piece has been changed to the cabinet, where the three of us will work, and the right side will become the residence of the soon-to-be-established Metropolitan Governor's Mansion. The middle piece is where you will convene the ministers to discuss matters. The back is where you rest Just like this, Marshal, the place you live in is a bit small!"

Li Qing chuckled, "You're still young? That's it, I'm afraid it's ten times the size of an ordinary residence."

Luo Daoming smiled and said: "You are the commander of Dingzhou, this place is indeed a bit small. Not to mention anything else, there are thousands of people in the bodyguards and servants, it is really crowded!"

Li Qing waved his hand, "Okay, the guards of the cabinet and the governor's mansion should also use my personal guards, so that some people will be spared."

"Yes!" Luo Daoming said, "Gongzhufang is completely vacant here, we are going to move all the office gates here, so that if there is anything to do, we can quickly call all the government officials, Instead of running around the city like before."

"How much silver do I need to use together?" Li Qing counted the drawings.

"After the reconstruction is completed, it will cost about 20 taels!" Luo Daoming said.

"So much?" Li Qing frowned.

"This has been saved as much as possible, Commander!" Lu Yiming laughed and said, "Your place is the face of our entire Dingzhou, if it is shabby, it will not only damage the dignity of the Commander, but the extravagance that is necessary must be done." What's more, in April, powerful people from all over the world will gather in Dingzhou, and let them see the majesty of our Dingzhou!"

Li Qing shook his head: "It's not necessary. The real decency is to let the people in our rule have enough to eat, wear warm clothes, and let our soldiers have sharper weapons and stronger armor. Right now, our rule is a waste of time." Xing, not to mention other places, just in the entire prefecture, the common people still live in no fixed place, and live on a little porridge every day. How can I build the Marshal's Mansion so extravagantly in this season? Isn't this letting the people scold us? And we are really poor now!" Li Qing shook his head, "This year's battle has been fought, not to mention that we don't have any income, and we have to pay as much as we can!"

Yan Nanfei smiled and said: "The commander-in-chief has a compassionate heart, cares for the common people, and empathizes with the lower officials, but these cannot be resolved in three to five days, it needs a process. Although we are indeed in financial difficulties now, as long as we get through the first half of the year, After the autumn harvest, everything will get better. Besides, even if you save money to renovate the Grand Marshal's Mansion, it will cost tens of thousands of taels of silver, which is not much. Didn't General Lu Dalin knock down a sum of money from the Xiao family? It's a windfall, and the commander-in-chief will just treat him as General Lu and knock him off a fortune!"

Li Qing laughed, "This old Lu, I really didn't realize that he still has this talent before, and he did a good job, but it's better to save money if you can. The spring farming is busy, and the Quanzhou and Jinzhou started late. What about farmland water conservancy, mules, horses and cattle, which don’t cost money! This matter is settled like this!”

Li Qing waved his hand as a final word.

The three of them looked at each other helplessly, "I would like to follow the order of the commander in chief!"

"Have you found out about the official system?" Li Qing looked at Yan Nanfei, Yan Nanfei was mainly doing this.

Yan Nanfei stood up and said, "Commander! A general outline has been initially drawn up. In terms of civil affairs, there are six departments under the cabinet, divided into officials, households, soldiers, criminals, workers, and ceremonies. The official department is in charge of civil affairs. Appointment and removal of officials, examinations, promotions, transfers, honors, etc.; the Ministry of Households is in charge of land, household registration, taxation, currency, official salaries, financial revenue and expenditure, etc.; The Ministry of Punishment is in charge of laws and prisons, and the Ministry of Industry is in charge of various projects, craftsmen, farmland, water conservancy, transportation, etc. The Ministry of Rites is in charge of regulations, rituals, schools, imperial examinations, and foreign affairs activities!"

"Wait a minute!" Li Qing held up his palms, looked at the three of them, and said, "Isn't that appropriate? In the current situation, isn't it too ostentatious for us to do this?"

The three of them all laughed: "Commander, right now the world is divided into three parts, and it is the right time to compete in the world. The world's talents are all watching with open eyes. Why should we cover up our chariots and horses and let the world's talented people come?" Vote, our army in Dingzhou is strong now, the only shortcoming is that our affairs are too weak, if we set up a seat, are we afraid that there will be no insightful people to sit there?"

Li Qing clapped his palms and laughed, "That's right, I'm pedantic." Anyway, he was already making it clear that he was going to rebel against Da Chu, so why would he want to be a whore and set up an archway at the same time!Ah, my bah, what are you comparing yourself to!

"Divisions are set up under each ministry to deal with specific affairs. These are still under planning!" Yan Nanfei said.

"What about martial arts?"

"According to the commander-in-chief's opinion, set up the Metropolitan Governor's Office to take charge of military affairs across the country. However, the appointment and dismissal of generals and the logistics of the army are all managed by the Ministry of War!" Yan Nanfei said.

"Under the Metropolitan Governor's Mansion, there are five divisions, corresponding to the five field army groups envisioned by the commander-in-chief. In addition, there is a staff headquarters!" Yan Nanfei raised his eyes and looked at Li Qing. How awkward and awkward the name is, I really don't know the commander-in-chief How did you come up with it.

"In addition, Commander, most of the generals in our Dingzhou army are low-ranking. Therefore, we have also re-established the rank system of the Dingzhou army. Please consider it, Commander!" Yan Nanfei handed over a stack of papers.

General level:

The first class, the rank of general.

The second class is divided into two levels, Hussar General Xiaoguo
The third class is divided into four levels, General Fuyuan, General Dingyuan, General Zhenyuan, General Weiyuan

The fourth class is divided into two levels, General Mingwei and General Xuanwei

The rank of the school officer is equal to the former as positive and the latter as deputy

First Class, Captain Zhenwu, Captain Zhenwei
Second class, Captain Yingyang, Captain Zhaowu

Third class, Lieutenant Yunhui, Lieutenant Guide

(End of this chapter)