Invincible from the beginning of the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 113 Expansion of the Army
"It's good to be back."

When you arrive in Liaodong, it is your own territory, and everything is easy to handle.

Zhang Ming was not in a hurry to deal with government affairs, but asked Tian Feng and Chen Yang to prepare for three days before reporting to him.

Of course, he hosted a banquet for Cai Yong, Lu Zhi and others, and introduced them to everyone.

As for the wedding date with Cai Yan, it was just two months later.

Back in Liaodong, Zhang Ming was about to start busy with many things.

It is necessary to establish a port and a shipyard. Fortunately, Zhang Ming brought a lot of money this time, which is enough to support it.

Another important thing is to expand the army.

"Ten thousand troops is still too little."

Now, [-] troops in Liaodong is a lot for a county, but very few for a force.

The next day, Zhang Ming called Guan Zhang, Zhao, Xi Zhicai and Xu Huang.

"I want to expand the army, how much do you think is appropriate?"

Xi Zhicai was startled, and hurriedly said: "My lord, there are no strong enemies around us, ten thousand is enough."

"We are surrounded by tigers and wolves. It's not that there are no enemies. In addition, the world is not at peace. As an official of the imperial court, I have excellent military exploits. I believe I will have the opportunity to fight soon. Rebellions are still happening everywhere. Your Majesty has no one to use. I don't need to use it." who."

"A [-]-army army is worthy of guarding the house, how to fight."

After Zhang Ming finished speaking, Xi Zhicai had nothing to say, and agreed with Zhang Ming to expand the army.

Guan Zhangzhao has always supported Zhang Ming, and Xu Huang also supports it.

The subordinates agreed, and Zhang Ming gave the order directly.

"Yunchang, Gongming."

"Subordinates are here."

"The two of you are each responsible for commanding an army of five thousand infantry."

"Yide, Zilong."

"Subordinates are here."

"You two are in charge of five thousand cavalry each."

After Zhang Ming gave the order, he looked at Xi Zhicai again.

Xi Zhicai stood up and saluted with both hands.

"Zhicai, you are temporarily in charge of logistics such as the allocation of food, grass and equipment in the army, and you are also in charge of intelligence work."

"Here."

Zhang Ming's arrangement was completed, he just gave the order, and then distributed a lot of money.

Now there are 7000 troops, of which about 1 can be cavalry, and [-] troops must be recruited.

It is not difficult to recruit 1 people. Over the past year, the small Liaodong has absorbed more than 20 people.

10,000+ of them were captives of the Yellow Turbans, and the rest were refugees.

Some of these people are originally in the army, and it is entirely possible to choose some of them to join the army.

The order to expand the army continues, and Liaodong will soon be busy.

Just after finishing the military expansion, Tian Feng and Chen Yang came to report to Zhang Ming.

Tian Feng and Chen Yang introduced the situation in Liaodong in detail.

Population, fiscal revenue, the operation of government at all levels, etc.

"My lord, besides making money from liquor, I'm investing the rest. If you didn't get back a lot of money, I'm afraid I can't support it."

Zhang Ming understands this matter, the entire Liaodong is unable to make ends meet, and the tax collected is very limited.

Although the restaurant made money, Zhang Ming didn't get the money back, and continued to invest in opening more restaurants.

Papermaking also began to produce a lot of paper, but the market is not big now, and not much is sold.

"The two of you will first assess the talents you bring back and put them in the counties. Various investments must continue. The expansion of the army is also imperative. I will take care of the money."

Tian Feng and Chen Yang were helpless, but Zhang Ming was generous.

Before collecting 10,000+ captives, the food for these people alone, if Zhang Ming didn't get money outside to support them, Liaodong would be eaten up in less than a month.

But let them farm, and the harvest is about to come. When the grain is harvested, these people who bring it back can support themselves, and they don't have to continue to bear the burden.

After arranging the tasks for Tian Feng and Chen Yang, Zhang Ming himself became busy.

He was busy translating various teaching materials.

This time a lot of textbooks exploded, including many elementary and junior high school textbooks.

Zhang Ming wants to translate mathematics, Chinese, chemistry and physics in junior high school, eliminate those that cannot be understood in this era, and delete some that cannot appear.

The entire Liaodong system is running fast, and Zhang Ming seems to have forgotten about tax collection.

In fact, he has not forgotten, but is waiting for the opportunity.

At this time, it is May, and the winter wheat can only be harvested around June, so Zhang Ming has to wait until then to harvest.

After being busy for more than ten days, Zhang Ming took time to visit Cai Yan every day.

As for Zhang Ning, the two will live together, so there is no need to go to see him.

Liaodong is developing in full swing.

Zhang Ming specially called Luo Quan.

"Luo Quan, I have an important task for you."

"Master Taishou, please tell me, I will definitely complete the task next time."

Luo Quan has always been very grateful to Zhang Ming. Since he cooperated with Zhang Ming, his family business has expanded rapidly, and there are faint signs of becoming a second-rate business family. After a few more years of development, becoming a first-rate business family will not be a problem.

"Well, I want you to go to many places in the south to find several kinds of tea, and open up tea gardens there, and then I will teach you how to make them."

Tea must be grown and produced by oneself. However, in Liaodong, it is not suitable for growing tea, so we can only go to the south to find it.

Zhang Ming's current tea supply is very limited, and he can't sell it at all. He can only drink it himself, and give it to the emperor.

"Yes, Lord Prefect, I will arrange it right away."

After Zhang Ming came back, he promoted the development of many technologies.

The construction is in full swing, and Zhang Ming has to train his army frequently.

He now mainly trains those officers who will train the recruits separately.

The army must be firmly in his own hands, government affairs can be seldom managed, and he must personally handle the training of the army.

After busying for a long time, Zhang Ming finally made a move.

"It's time to collect taxes."

The next day, Zhang Ming ordered five thousand cavalry directly, which was half of his current strength.

Moreover, Zhang Ming deliberately asked Zhang Fei to lead, and at the same time brought Xu Huang, Guan Yu and Zhao Yun to continue training.

Now, [-] troops have been recruited and are training intensively, and Zhang Ming is going to take people to collect taxes.

Five thousand troops set off from Liaodong, which immediately attracted the attention of many people.

Zhang Ming traveled quickly all the way, and arrived in Liaoxi County a few days later.

At this time, there was already an uproar in Liaoxi County.

Zhang Ming publicized the murder of him by the five families, and it spread throughout Youzhou.

This was arranged by Zhang Ming in advance.

Zhang Ming led an army of [-] to the Li family.

This Li family is one of the families involved in the murder of Zhang Ming.

Zhang Ming led the army and suddenly surrounded the family's compound.

"Prefect Zhang, what are you doing?"

Accompanied by everyone, Li Tai came out tremblingly.

As the head of the family, Li Tai had to come out to face Zhang Ming.

"To collect taxes according to the decree, all the taxes in Youzhou will be handed over to the prefect. Your Li family will hand over this year's taxes."

tax?

Li Tai was taken aback, didn't Zhang Ming come to kill them?Not for revenge?

How come to collect taxes?
"Our Li family has always paid taxes honestly."

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