Technology dominates the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 72 [Defense deployment, the method of fielding] for collection, recommendation

The next morning, Lu Bu discussed with Zhang Liao, Jia Xu, Xu Rong, and Ding Hong.

Afterwards, Lu Bu ordered Xu Rong to continue to stop [Mengling City] to defend Jiaozhou Governor from Yulin County and attack Mengling City.At the same time, let him be in charge of the sweet potato planting task in Mengling County.

As for the supply of sweet potato seedlings, Lu Bu had asked the beasts to choose a remote place outside the gates of Guangxin City, where they had planted more than ten mu of sweet potato seedlings, and then arranged for troops to garrison them.

The six counties in the north of Cangwu County let Zhang Liao go to garrison, focusing on [Xiemu County] that connects to the main road of Jingzhou. .At the same time, he was also in charge of planting sweet potatoes in the six counties. As for the sweet potato seedlings there, Lu Bu just asked Zhang Liao to look for them near each county.

Although I don't know how Lu Bu did it, but I already have a tacit understanding with Lu Bu, and I know that I should pretend to be an accidental discovery, and preach that it is a gift from God, so that the people should know how to cherish it.

In Xiemu County, Lu Bu also ordered: only enter and not exit.

Zhan Shi blocked his presence in Jiaozhou, which will help Lu Bu develop here for a period of time with peace of mind.

Then, Lu Buyou arranged for Ding Hong to be in charge of [Duanxi County] and [Gaoyao County] in the south of Cangwu County, and supervise the cultivation of sweet potatoes in the two counties.Similarly, Lu Bu asked him to search around the counties, and he would definitely find sweet potato seedlings.After discovering it, people were sent to guard it, and it was only for farmers to plant.

Ding Hong thought that this kind of sweet potato, which he hadn't noticed before, existed in Cangwu County.He didn't believe that these things were created by Lu Bu.Maybe he will find out the strangeness in the future, and he will probably think that this kind of sweet potato is really a gift from heaven to the people of Cangwu County.

Cangwu County's defense and sweet potato planting tasks are basically arranged, and there are more important things.

That is: recruiting new troops.

Previously, the defenders who were captured in several counties were sent to Guangxin City for integrated training, and there were more than [-] of them.

However, the Bingzhou Army used by Lu Bu to guard the counties is also in the tens of thousands, which means that the number of troops that can be mobilized has not changed much, and the key point is that these [-] recruits have not yet fully returned to their hearts, and they must be guarded against if they are used.

"Wenhe, work hard this month. Use my military order to arrange for people to recruit recruits in each county. The more the better. It is best to recruit all the people who can be recruited in each county within ten days. The salary is the same as that of the Bingzhou Army. , regardless of each other," Lu Bu said.

Jia Xu probably knew what Lu Bu was thinking, and said, "General, do you want to recruit new troops to open up wasteland and grow sweet potatoes?"

Judging from Lu Bu's attitude, we know that he attaches great importance to planting sweet potatoes, and the time is urgent.

Lu Bu nodded and said, "Wen He is right on the one hand, but on the other hand, I want to institutionalize the army's farming. When there is a war, go to war, and when there is no war, farm the land."

"In this way, more land can be cultivated, and on the other hand, a large number of troops can be maintained, and training can be strengthened during the slack season. This is better than urgently recruiting new soldiers when the war comes."

Zhang Liao, Jia Xu, Xu Rong, and Ding Hong thought about it, and it was really a good idea. It could not only increase the cultivated land, but also maintain a large and well-trained army.

Zhang Liao asked excitedly: "General, how many soldiers and horses do you plan to recruit, and where are you going to garrison the troops?"

Lu Bu put out the map of Jiaozhou, looked at the map, and said, "Hao Meng received a quick report last night, and he has fully controlled Hepu County. That is to say, we now occupy Nanhai County in Jiaozhou, Cangwu County and the land of the three counties of Hepu County."

"Cangwu County has a population of about 40, Nanhai County has a population of about 25, and Hepu County only has a population of more than 70. Together, there are more than [-] people, accounting for more than half of Jiaozhou's population."

The four also have a basic understanding of the population, cities, and land of each county in Jiaozhou.Now the land they control is almost half of Jiaozhou.The total population of Jiaozhou is about 110 million, and they account for more than 70, more than half.

Lu Bu continued: "We have more than [-] soldiers in the Bingzhou Army. They are mainly responsible for guarding the county towns and strategic locations in each county. For example: Mengling City, Xiemu City, Zhongsu City, Longchuan City, Hepu City .Each city needs at least [-] defenders to be safe. Including the defenders of a county, at least nearly [-] troops are needed."

"That is to say, the Bingzhou Army can only mobilize more than [-] people at any time. Such a force is difficult to deal with emergencies, let alone meet the requirements of the army. Therefore, it is necessary to recruit new troops to supplement the strength and the field."

Jia Xu was also thinking about it. At this time, he had a result. He suddenly said: "According to the current number of people in the three counties, we can recruit 4 to [-] troops. The land in each county is cultivated, and more than [-] soldiers can be recruited."

Zhang Liao agrees with Jia Xu's statement that soldiers are the labor force of each family in the capital. Excessive conscription will affect the cultivation of the land, which will directly affect the taxes of the counties, and will also make the life of the people more and more miserable, and the gains outweigh the losses.

"The last general thinks that Jia's joining the army is justified, and he can recruit up to [-] more soldiers. In this way, adding the [-] defenders who surrendered and the [-] troops that can be mobilized by the Bingzhou Army, there will be [-] to [-] troops. In Jiaozhou, it should be possible in the short term. To deal with sudden wars." Zhang Liao said.

"Yeah, Jiaozhou is too barbaric, and the population can't be compared with that of the Central Plains." Xu Rong sighed. Each of the several states in the Central Plains has a population of 500 million, and there is no comparison here.

Lv Bu nodded and said, "We will formulate corresponding strategies when we stabilize the population. First, we will follow what Wen He said. When recruiting 8 new recruits, we will start with [-] of them."

Then, Lu Bu pointed to the map of Jiaozhou again, first of all Hepu County, and he said: "The population of Hepu County is too small, and there is a vast land between Gaoliang County and Xuwen County that is suitable for farming sweet potatoes. I plan to station two people in Gaoliang County. Tens of thousands of troops are supporting the land reclamation in this area and planting sweet potatoes."

"Then [-] soldiers will be stationed at this place called [Maoming], and then to the east of Nanhai County, [-] troops will be stationed at [Lufeng]. The remaining [-] troops can be sent to [Linyun] County To the east, where the three counties meet, Zhu Bing."

After talking about his arrangement for 4 troops, Lu Bu looked at Jia Xu and said, "Wen He, you will send letters to Hao Meng, Gao Shun, Zhang Yang, Chen Gong and others in a hurry, asking them to send them quickly." Conscription, within ten days, [-] troops must be recruited from the three counties!"

"The last general takes orders." Jia Xu joined the army and claimed to be the last general.

Lu Bu nodded, and said: "Next, I will be responsible for transferring the [-] troops that can be deployed to Hepu County. By the way, I will bring some farmers who can grow sweet potatoes to guide the planting of sweet potatoes. After arranging the [-] soldiers, I will Go to Nanhai County and supervise the affairs there. As for the affairs of Cangwu County, I will leave it to the four of you, don't let me down."

"Major general, please rest assured, the last general will wait for the completion of the mission." The four responded.

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