Invincible from the beginning of the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 352 Cao Cao Attacks Zhang Xiu (Chapter 13)
Zhang Ming's new system is not ready yet, but he can't wait any longer.

Zhang Ming called Tian Feng and Xi Zhicai, who were still drawing up the list of officials.

"Zhicai, you will immediately take up the position of Minister of the Ministry of War. You can choose a few deputies and start working immediately."

"First of all, restore the troops immediately, [-] main troops, [-] militiamen, and recruit another [-] city defense troops for me."

"City defense army?" Xi Zhicai asked in confusion.

"That's right, it's dedicated to defending several major cities."

"Is there any difference in training, equipment, military pay and so on?"

"There is no difference at all. It is completely the same as the main force for a month, and the training intensity and training methods are no different."

When Zhang Ming said this, it made people puzzled. Why not simply order another [-] troops to be recruited?

"My lord, are you trying to confuse others?"

Xi Zhicai asked.

Zhang Ming nodded and said, "That's right. When people hear about the City Defense Army, they may think that their fighting power is weak, but we know that it's the main force. It's just called differently."

This crisis reminded Zhang Ming that all preparations must be made.

Xi Zhicai asked again: "Master, we still have a large number of captives, what should we do?"

"We have recruited those who are qualified, and those who are not qualified will go to free labor for two years and then let them go."

"By the way, this matter should be handed over to the Ministry of Industry, and let them build roads and mines, but remember to ensure their health, and they must have enough food."

Zhang Ming looked at Tian Feng again, and then said: "Tian Feng, you are now concurrently serving as Minister of the Household Department. You can also choose a few deputies to be in charge of taxation and finance. In addition, the commercial department will also be merged into the Household Department for the time being."

Zhang Ming ordered them a bunch of things, and then said: "By the way, I recommend Chen Yang, Minister of the Ministry of Industry. Before that, he was in charge of the construction of Beiping New City, with outstanding achievements."

Zhang Ming's nomination was basically settled.

Chen Yang was the first to follow him, so he couldn't let him down.

Zhang Ming briefly explained some things, and then let them go to work again.

After a few days, everyone who should go has left.

At this time, according to preliminary statistics, nearly 200 of Youzhou's own students were poached.

As for the students outside of Youzhou, only a dozen of them were recruited by Zhang Ming and the others on the list. However, they found that there were hundreds of people who stayed in Youzhou, neither being recruited nor leaving.

According to this data, the imperial examination held by Zhang Ming was completely making wedding dresses for other forces.

However, Zhang Ming felt that he had won.

This time, Zhang Ming has absorbed a large number of talents and took the opportunity to launch functional departments, which will be reformed little by little in the future.

After dealing with all the troublesome things, it has been more than a month since the imperial examinations were released.

Zhang Ming was finally able to get out.

This time, the imperial examination had a huge impact, and the test papers and twenty model essays he printed quickly spread throughout the entire Han Dynasty.

Many people began to think about how to read books?
But these are not what Zhang Ming cares about.

On this day, he met Gao Lan at the State Shepherd's Mansion.

"Subordinate Gao Lan, pay homage to the lord."

Gao Lan's family picked him up early.

Taking Gao Lan's family back, Zhang Ming has been busy and has no time to see Gao Lan.

This time, Gao Lan came and confessed directly.

"Okay, with your help, my strength is stronger again."

"Thank you, my lord, for saving my family."

Gao Lan has already made things clear, Yuan Shao was indeed sorry for him, and there was no Zhang Ming making trouble.

In fact, Zhang Ming had many ways to get Yuan Shao to kill his family, so Gao Lan would also join Zhang Ming.

But he didn't do that.

If Zhang Ming chooses to save people and bring them back, Gao Lan will wholeheartedly recognize him as his master.

"Gao Lan, we have known each other for a long time, and we know your ability well. However, our army's training method is different. Now we just want to recruit [-] city defense troops. You can go to train with them first."

"Yes, my lord."

"This is not aimed at you. No matter who comes, you need to be familiar with our training methods and command methods. This city defense army is only different in name, and the rest is no different from the main battle army."

Zhang Ming was afraid that Gao Lan would misunderstand him and thought he had deliberately underestimated him, so he explained.

"My lord, I understand that this life is yours, and I can do whatever you ask me to do."

Gao Lan is a person who knows how to be grateful, not to mention that his family members are taken here, which is tantamount to being hostages.

Zhang Ming nodded, patted him on the shoulder, and let him go down.

Another general was obtained, and this time tens of thousands of Yuan Shao's troops were captured, and tens of thousands of him were killed.

Although Zhang Ming himself lost a lot, he didn't lose at all.

In Yecheng, Yuan Shao lost his temper countless times. When the news of the defeat came, Yuan Shao was so angry that he killed the guards of Gao Lan's family.

Although Yuan Shao couldn't say that his vitality was seriously injured this time, he also lost a lot, and it will take a while to slow down.

Time passed slowly, Yuan Shao and Zhang Ming did not have any more conflicts.

Yuan Shao has nothing to do with Youzhou now.

An army of 10,000+ cannot enter. If you choose to attack Youzhou, you will need to mobilize hundreds of thousands of troops.

He also knows that the height of Beiping New City is very difficult to fight, and it may take a long time.

From then on, Yuan Shao did not intend to attack Zhang Ming.

He believes that Zhang Ming is not strong enough, so he can only hide in Youzhou, posing limited threats to him.

It was Cao Cao who made him a real threat, and Cao Cao's strength grew very rapidly.

Cao Cao's men were full of talents, and they attacked everywhere, and their strength gradually grew.

Zhang Ming ushered in a good time for peaceful development.

When there is no war, Zhang Ming will work diligently on internal affairs and develop the economy.

He continuously dug up silver from the Fusang area, and then developed the economy.

Inside Youzhou, Zhang Ming used captives to build many roads and cities.

Today, in Youzhou, the government is smooth and the people are harmonious, and the economy is developing very rapidly.

However, Zhang Ming made a lot of money and spent it immediately.

But he is also actively preparing armaments.

Inside the warehouse, there are piles of weapons and equipment, and many military food warehouses have also been established.

After a long period of development, Zhang Ming's family background has become very rich. At the same time, the various ministries have gradually improved, and the government orders can quickly sink to the counties, and the degree of implementation is relatively high.

Time slipped to early January 197.

After more than a year of development, Zhang Ming's army is strong and strong, with a main force of [-], [-] cavalry, plus [-] city defense troops and [-] militiamen.

On this day, Zhang Ming was finishing teasing the child.

Da Qiao and Xiao Qiao gave birth to a boy and a girl to Zhang Ming, and Zhang Ming was accompanying their mother and daughter.

"My lord, Mr. Cao Ang, I'm here in secret. Mr. Tian Feng, I'm asking if you want to see me."

A guard came and broke the calm.

Zhang Ming stood up, comforted the two daughters, and then said to Da Qiao and Xiao Qiao, "Let's deal with it first for my husband."

Zhang Ming left, and he received Cao Ang.

"Master Cao Ang, what are you talking about when you come to Youzhou this time?"

"My father, who was ordered to conquer Nanyang, spent a lot of money, so he came to the general who protects the country for a loan."

Borrowing, this is not the first time Cao Cao has done this.

With generous interest, Zhang Ming is happy to lend it to Cao Cao.

Cao Cao is finally going to attack Zhang Xiu. This is the second time he has attacked Zhang Xiu.

(End of this chapter)