Datang: My Peerless Talent Has Been Exposed

Hearing about the professional soldier system, Qin Qiong and Yu Chigong's ears also pricked up. They are also very enthusiastic now. Before, they were only envious of seeing Cheng Yaojin being able to command the cavalry, and they were secretly thinking about when Zhang Nuo would add more horses. If not, they can also bring thousands of cavalry.

But now that Zhang Nuo has become the King of Qin, it is different, especially the [-] private army that His Majesty gave, what is the concept? There may be more people than before.

Moreover, it is obvious that this young master is planning to take the initiative to attack, which represents a lot of military achievements, especially the achievements of opening up territories. Now that Zhang Nuozhuyu is in front, even if he can't be crowned king with a different surname , it would be good to accumulate a few more titles for the children in the future.

Seeing everyone's anticipation, Zhang Nuo didn't hide his appetite, and said directly,

"In my king's opinion, the training of the government soldiers is still not enough. After all, they have to go back to work during the busy farming season, and the training is not very intensive. This may have been okay before, but it is not enough for this king."

"What this king needs is an elite soldier who can only fight everywhere, the kind of iron army who can grit his teeth and charge together even in the face of thousands of troops!"

"This kind of army cannot be filled by farmers who spend all day worrying about whether the food in the field is growing well. Only full-time professional soldiers can do it!"

Cheng Yaojin and the others were excited when they heard this, who wouldn't want such a soldier, let alone the current three-day training, it should be right to train every day in the barracks all day long.

As long as there is such a source of troops, as generals, if they are given a period of time, they will definitely be able to turn their subordinates into real elite soldiers.

But Ma Zhou thinks differently. He is a long history, so he has to consider the problem from the perspective of the overall situation.

"Your Highness, if the government soldiers are changed to full-time soldiers, our expenses will be much higher. At present, the cavalry has not broken through ten thousand, and people eat horses and chews. It is already a lot of expenses. I am afraid that it will be even more expensive in the future. A lot, plus the construction of the new city requires money everywhere, His Highness has to think about it!"

Zhang Nuo knew that Ma Zhou was telling the truth. Why cavalry became a strategic arm in this era, apart from its undeniably unparalleled mobility, was also due to the terrifying maintenance cost.

The addition of armor, weapons, war horses, and the necessary daily silage and concentrate materials is really not a small burden.

However, Boss Zhang Nuo Zhang may not be good at other skills, but in terms of making money, he is really the kind who refuses to accept anyone, so he patted the table and said sharply,

"Don't think about it. Raising soldiers for thousands of days and using them for a while, good soldiers have to train hard, and training soldiers depends on money. How can you get enough if you don't pay? Who will work for you if you don't pay?"

"Ma Zhou, you don't have to worry about these things. For the time being, I won't fill up the [-] establishment at once, so the pressure is not as great as you said!"

"At the same time, you have to understand a truth. Others spend money to fight wars, but this king definitely makes money by fighting wars. This time, Lao Cheng probably has to go to Korea with this king. When the time comes, this king will show you how wars are like." Make money, and make a lot of money!"

Cheng Yaojin's eyes lit up when he heard this, what the fuck, there is such a good thing?

Chapter 444 Li Chengqian's Growth and Recruitment

With Ma Zhou's experience, although not rich enough, but willing to study hard, and also has a long history of learning ability and learning potential, Zhang Nuo gradually brought Lantian City on the right track.

And Zhang Nuo can finally be freed from the complicated affairs of the city lord.

To be honest, when he really gave himself a day off and slept hard at home all day, he realized that he had been in a daze recently, why did he work so hard.

But when he walked onto the street and watched the whole city change with each passing day, he suddenly felt that he had really done something extraordinary.

Due to the full supply from Zhang Nuo's own cement workshop, the Central Avenue in the middle of Lantian City has been replaced with a flat concrete floor.

According to the standards of later generations, this should be regarded as a two-way eight-lane standard road surface. Although the quality is definitely much worse than that of later generations, there are no big guys like muck trucks and heavy trucks on the road in this era. So as long as it is well maintained, it may really last for a few more years.

Walking on the concrete road that is almost exactly the same as that of the later generations, watching the green landscape trees slowly appearing on the side of the road, and the people who come out to shop in their spare time, Zhang Nuo suddenly felt a little dazed, as if he was still in that small county town, on the familiar street Walking slowly.

However, when I saw the sergeants patrolling the streets with knives hanging from their waists, and the peddlers pushing carts along the street, I immediately realized that this is Datang!

Zhang Nuo had nothing to be sad about, he had been here for almost a year, and for a big-hearted person, he was already used to everything here.

What's more, Zhang Nuo also has a particularly powerful system to help, even if he is not used to the places, he can slowly change them into the appearance he is used to.

Zhang Nuo is very confident about this.

While Zhang Nuo was wandering the street for half a day, Li Chengqian rushed over.

To be honest, children are different. Even though Zhang Nuo has told him countless times, Li Chengqian still salutes in a polite manner every time he sees him before speaking.

"Uncle Wang, General Cheng has completed the selection of soldiers, and I plan to let you go and have a look. In addition, I don't know what arrangements you have for the recruitment of workers in the workshop!"

Today's Li Chengqian, as Zhang Nuo's assistant, is in pain and happiness, but the growth visible to the naked eye makes Li Shimin and his wife who secretly love their son have to admire Zhang Nuo's training methods.

On the one hand, Zhang Nuo treats Li Chengqian as an adult, so that he can really face those affairs like an assistant, but at the same time, when he has free time, he will explain the reasons for some policies and follow-up arrangements in detail, so that Li Chengqian knows It is better to know why.

After Li Chengqian survived the most difficult period, he was also completely obsessed with this job. The feeling of watching the whole city flourish under his management is not something ordinary people can experience.

Moreover, Li Chengqian is very clear that he is only assisting Zhang Nuo in managing a city, and in the future he will assist his father in managing the entire Tang Dynasty, and eventually he will manage the entire Tang Dynasty independently. This is the path he has to take.

It is precisely because of such awareness and ideals early in the morning that Li Chengqian, an honest boy, is really obedient and makes people feel distressed.

No, obviously he could call other people to find Zhang Nuo's errand work, so he came here in person.

It was also Li Chengqian's obedience and seriousness that Zhang Nuo couldn't help sighing every time he saw him, Lao Li had accumulated virtue in his previous life, otherwise how could he have such an obedient and sensible child.

It has to be said that a smart and obedient student will always arouse people's desire to teach, and Zhang Nuo is like this.

"Chengqian, accompany Uncle for a walk. Don't worry about Lao Cheng's affairs. After we have arranged the treatment of soldiers and related rules, it is enough to keep paying attention. Let Lao Cheng handle the specific matters. After all, he is Commander of the cavalry!"

"Why don't you tell Uncle what you think about the recruitment of workers in the workshop. What's your opinion?"

Li Chengqian didn't answer immediately, instead he pondered for a while before seriously answering,

"Uncle Wang, Chengqian feels that recruitment should not be limited to Chang'an City. Now that Uncle Wang's various industries can take advantage of this recruitment to expand the scale, it is better to expand the scope of recruitment to other surrounding states and counties. A way out for the poor!"

Zhang Nuo looked at Li Chengqian noncommittally, then smiled slightly and said,

"Chengqian, from what angle are you asking me to recruit people from other places? Wouldn't it be easier to recruit people only from Chang'an City?"

"As the saying goes, if you're not in the position, you don't plan for the government. What do the surrounding counties have to do with me? I need Lantian City to rescue me?"

Li Chengqian was taken aback for a moment, he didn't expect Zhang Nuo to ask such a tricky question, but he still didn't panic, but waited for himself to think it over before seriously answering,

"Uncle Wang, Chengqian is by your side now. Yugong is your assistant to help you manage Lantian City, and Yusi is your nephew. You should also consider your difficulties. Therefore, Chengqian is from the perspective of Lantian City." You said what you said before!"