Survival Three Kingdoms

Chapter 274 Where to Go (3)

"I can't take care of it now, let's take a step at a time. Then again, when Liu Bei grows bigger, it's Cao Cao who has a headache, and it's not our turn to bother." Zhou Cang said. "Although Liu Bei is not a thing in the pool, but now he is alone and alone. Even if he gains Jingzhou, it will be difficult to compete with Cao Cao. We still need to make good friends with Sun Quan so that the three families can check and balance each other."

The general strategy has been decided, Zhou Cang rubbed his head, alas, it takes too much brain. "Next, let's redeploy Xuzhou's defense."

He first informed Zhou Wen and Zhang Jiong about the battle at Guandu.A total of 6000 infantry and 700 cavalry were lost in this expedition.Cao Cao dispatched 5000 troops from Hebei, which was enough to make up for the losses. He planned to disperse the soldiers and reorganize them into each battalion, bringing the total strength to 500.No matter how redundant the personnel are, Zhou Cang does not intend to send them to the farmland, but to incorporate them into the battalion of craftsmen and armament craftsmen. The Battle of Guandu is his realization of the importance of various utensils in the cold weapon era. Now that Wang Dahammer is in charge, it is completely A professional craftsman camp can be formed.In addition, 2000 artificial barracks have been built long ago, and the next step can be expanded to [-] people.

"Our total military strength will be maintained at this number for the time being, and we will decide how to send troops to Liaodong and Ryukyu in the next step, but Xuzhou cannot exceed 8 people." Zhou Cang sighed. "No matter how many more, Cao Cao will not agree. If we take Liaodong, we will recruit troops in Liaodong, and put another 3 to [-] people there."

Zhang Jiong and Zhou Wenshen did not think so.

Zhou Cang adjusted the generals again, and Xuzhou re-divided four theaters:

The Xuzhou base camp has 2 people, the main general Zhang Jai is absent, the independent battalion of the Chinese army is cancelled, Xu Huang is appointed as the commander of the Liehuo battalion, the Panshi battalion is under the command of Chen Dao, and the cracked soil battalion is restored. Lightning camp, if Guan Hai passes the inspection, Guan Hai will take over.There are 2000 personal guards, and Dian Wei is the commander.

8000 people in Guangling were stationed in Xu Sheng's Sheshui Camp, Ding Feng's Zhanlang Camp, Wei Xuzhiyan Camp, and Gan Ning served as the commander-in-chief of the water and land armies.

8000 people in Donglai were stationed in Pei Yuanshao Duanjin Camp, Cao Xing Pioneer Camp and Wu Anguo Qingmu Camp, and Pei Yuanshao also served as the commander-in-chief.

Another training camp was set up, with Liao Hua as the commander, and a permanent staff of 2000 people dedicated to training recruits.In order to avoid Cao Cao's suspicion, Xiapi and Pengcheng cannot be fortified, nor can they not be fortified.In the end, the three of them discussed that the recruit training camp was set between the two places, and Cao Cao had nothing to say.

Now that there is no fighting, the commanders and above of each battalion take turns to study in the military academy.The military issue will soon be resolved, and the generals will be in their positions. The next step is Xuzhou's economy and development direction.

Zhou Wen reported the good news. Liu Li found a gold mine one month after he joined the ore hunting team. He is now organizing personnel to mine. It is estimated that 2000 taels of gold can be mined every year.Production has resumed in Xuzhou, and a bumper harvest has been achieved this year. Although a lot was sent to Cao Cao, it was the old grain accumulated in the past few years. Xuzhou's grain and grass can not only be self-sufficient, but the surplus can fully support another battle of Guandu.Salt and fruit wine have become Xuzhou's largest foreign trade products, with huge profits.In short, Xuzhou's economy is thriving and it has become the richest state capital in the country.

There is a slight lack of craftsmanship, mainly due to the lack of refined iron, which can only meet the needs of weapons, and the supply of armor is not enough.There is no rush, only to accumulate slowly and build slowly.Zhou Cang also thought that if Liaodong could be won, there would be iron mines there, and the famous Anshan Iron and Steel Company was in Liaodong.

The head of the Seventh Division, except for the temporary vacancy of the Bingma Division, the others remain unchanged.The prefects and duties of prefects and counties in various counties and counties remain unchanged.Zhou Cang sighed secretly again, there were still too few talents under his command, so he could only arrange for Zhou Ji, Zhou Xiang, Gan Chi, Chen Zhong and others to take turns to study in the academy.Fortunately, Xuzhou is relatively stable now, even if we do nothing, it will not cause major disturbances.

Zhou Wen and Zhang Jiong hesitated before leaving, Zhou Cang asked suspiciously, "Is there anything else?"

"My lord, Junyi is staying in Xudu, how does my lord plan to appease the generals?"

Zhou Cang gasped, how could he be negligent on such a big matter.People's hearts are the most difficult to manage in management. Cao Cao not only poached Zhang Jaw away, but also planted the seeds of disharmony in the hearts of Xuzhou's generals.

After thinking for a long time, Zhou Cang slowly opened his mouth and said. "All the generals have followed me for many years, and there will be no second-guessing. But your concerns are not unreasonable. How about this, I will be the head of the army and horses, and I will choose good generals in the future. I will bring Junyi's family members into the mansion to live in. , you go prepare again, we will worship Hua Xiong together in three days, unfortunately Hua Xiong did not leave any heirs."

"Furthermore, Qu'a and Lu Qiling's engagement was postponed for a year because of Lu Qiling's filial piety. Now that one year has passed, we should hurry up and get married. Let's set it in ten days. I will arrange for Zhou Fu to organize it and make it more grand. , Xuzhou should be a little happy."

Is this a series of things to ease the minds of the generals?Zhou Wen wanted to say more, but Zhang Jiong secretly pulled his sleeves, and the two left.

Zhou Cang urgently called Zhou Chong. "I called you here, there are two things, one thing will be taught by Yuanfang and Ziming, and the other is to send out the people from the intelligence department, keep an eye on Xu Du and Xuzhou, and see if there is any private communication If you find any clues, report them immediately."

Two years ago, Zhou Chong mentioned such a proposal, and it was temporarily put on hold in view of the immature conditions at that time, and now this work is to be put on the agenda.After Zhou Chong got the order, he was very excited. "Patriarch, don't worry if you leave it to me."

"Okay, I will authorize you. Everyone in Xuzhou can check, but only for checking, do you understand? Remember not to act without authorization." Zhou Cang told Zhou Chong again. "In addition, I have a letter that you send your confidant to Jingzhou to deliver to Wei Yan."

Zhou Chong grinds for Zhou Cang, Zhou Cang thinks for a while and writes:
Wen Chang, who has been away for several years, misses me very much as a teacher.As a teacher, everything is safe in Xuzhou, but General Hua Xiong died in Wuchao, he made great contributions and deserved his death.May Wen Chang think that he is self-encouraging, and Meng Huaxiong teaches him, Wen Chang will be better than blue when he emerges from blue.Liu Bei was driven to Jingzhou as his teacher. Jingzhou, the place of the Four Wars, is the waist of the world, and it cannot be defended unless it is the master.Liu Jingsheng is the watchdog ear, Liu Xuande is the hero of the world, does Wen Chang think so?A word to the text: Ask the vast land, who is in charge of the ups and downs?The book is not exhaustive, and the name is not complete. After reading it, return it to the visitor.

"It must be handed over to Wei Yan, and it will be destroyed after it is taken back." After Zhou Cang wrote it, he sealed it and handed it to Zhou Chong. "Besides, the sent people don't have to rush back, they can look for famous scholars in Jingzhou. Please write down how many people there are: Meng Jian's style name is Gongwei, Shi Tao's style name is Guangyuan, and Cui Jun's style name is Zhouping. These are all well-educated people. But you don’t have to force him to come to Xuzhou.”

(End of this chapter)