At the beginning, I gave up my military power with a cup of wine, and I ascended the throne

Chapter 234 Reorganization of the Northern Army

Xiao Han had just woken up when Miaoyu brought him a pile of memorials, completely ignoring the fact that he was still half asleep.

"Sir, this is the list of gold, silver, cattle, sheep, horses, and furs seized in this war."

"These are furs sent to the Silver and Money Bureau from Xiapi and Shangdang counties."

"This is a very detailed list of the autumn harvests in the eight counties."

"This is a list of pensions and the amounts for the fallen soldiers."

"This is the list of replacement officials submitted by the provincial government."

A large pile of documents filled up the originally empty desk in an instant.

"speak slowly."

He rubbed his eyes and said unhappily, "You don't know how to feel sorry for your son."

"Oh."

Miaoyu pursed her lips, "Isn't it because Pan Yuanshao and Mr. Guo Tu are pushing us hard? These memorials must be reviewed by the young master before they can be approved."

"Qingyao, go make me a cup of hot tea."

"Get me a basin of water to wash my face."

Hearing this, Qingyao, who was practicing sword outside, went straight to the bathroom.

Xiao Han picked up the memorial and started reading it with a grin. He read ten lines at a glance and within a cup of tea, he had finished reading most of it.

"The two counties of Xia Pi and Shang Dang, plus the captured furs, can fill the gap in the five counties of Youzhou?"

"It shouldn't be much different."

Miaoyu pondered for a moment, "If it's still short, let the business travel department of various places go to the Central Plains."

"That's good."

He said, “According to the original price, we collected these furs from the people of the two counties and transported them to Youzhou. The price is slightly lower, but we can only buy them through the work-for-relief method.”

"Work enough days to earn a coat and fur."

"This process must be followed up by the Criminal Investigation Department and the Secret Service Department."

"Who knows, this winter, some people in the five counties of Youzhou will lose their heads again."

"it is good."

Miaoyu: "I'll talk to Mr. Guo in Jiuqu River later."

"The compensation for fallen soldiers will be based on this."

"As for the food that is being shipped to Youzhou, it must be shipped quickly. The weather has been very cold recently, and I'm afraid it will snow in Youzhou in a few days."

"By the way, send an official document to the government offices of all counties. If anyone freezes to death or starves to death due to their negligence, they will be dealt with strictly according to the law."

"And these replacement officials."

Xiao Han's face was solemn. "Talent is important, but character cannot be bad either. We need to assess them more."

The laws of Xiliang are slightly stricter towards superiors than those of Jizhou and other states in the Central Plains, but much more lenient towards subordinates.

This means that we cannot just select people based on their merits, but must select people with both good character and ability. In the past, when there was only one county, there was a shortage of talent.

But now that he owns eight counties, he is qualified to choose.

Moreover, the Punishment Department of the provincial government and the Prison Department of the general's office are no pushovers. Every year, many officials fall into the hands of these two departments.

After drinking the strong tea, he felt full of energy and finished processing all the documents on the table. He handed them to the clerk to send to the Military Affairs Department. Suddenly, he remembered the matter of the Northern Palace Army.

Then he asked, "How is the discussion on recruiting soldiers for the Northern Army going?"

Now, the only 200 cavalrymen of the Northern Palace Army are in Xiliang, and the Northern Palace Army’s main banner is also in Xiliang. It is naturally legitimate to rebuild the Northern Palace Army.

"Recruiting soldiers is easy."

Miaoyu massaged his shoulders and said, "Just send a document to each government office. The problem is that they haven't decided where to recruit."

"Is it mainly based on Xiliang or Youzhou?"

"Where do you think we can recruit from?"

He threw the question back. "Youzhou."

Miaoyu said: "Youzhou has five counties and more than one million households. Let alone recruiting 30,000 Northern Army soldiers, even recruiting 60,000 or 100,000 soldiers would not be a problem."

"Moreover, the warriors of Youzhou are also extremely strong and not much inferior to those of Xiliang."

"Also, if we draw too many soldiers from the three counties of Xiliang, it will affect farming, and rebuilding the Northern Army will just be a good way to absorb some of the young and strong men in Youzhou.

The most important point is that the power of Youzhou and Xiliang must be balanced."

"clever."

"As expected of my son's military advisor, you are such a thoughtful and caring person."

He smiled and said, "Didn't Xie Xuanli lose 30,000 Northern Army soldiers in Jubei City? Then I will recruit 60,000 men."

"He can't use the Northern Army well. I will teach him how to use it."

"can."

Miaoyu pondered for a moment and said, "With the addition of five counties, Dai County, Changshan, and Pucheng will all need to station heavy troops."

"As a result, Xiliang's original 100,000 cavalrymen are a bit stretched, and adding another 60,000 troops will ensure sufficient manpower."

"As for the soldiers and horses of the six guards of Xia Pi and the three guards of Shatuo, they will still have to do spring plowing next year."

She complained, "We can't let them continue to eat and drink for free. We have been in a standoff with the police for half a year this year, and our food reserves from previous years have been almost consumed."

"Next year we cannot continue to live off our land. We must reclaim more wasteland in Xiapi and Shangdang and grow more food."

"That's natural."

Xiao Han said: "Next year will definitely be a bumper year, and our empty granaries will be filled up quickly."

"Ask the Armoury Department to prepare 60,000 men's war horses and armor and weapons. Send a letter to Liao Huan and ask him to be responsible for recruiting and training the troops."

"In the future, Liao Huan will also be the commander of the Northern Army."

"Who would have thought."

Miaoyu leaned on her shoulder and whispered, "Back then, you handed over the Northern Army's military power and fled to Xiliang, but now the Northern Army is back in your hands."

“This is fate.”

He shook his head.

60,000 Northern Palace Army, plus 20,000 Youzhou Cavalry, the Shen Ce Army, the Black Armor Army, the Tiger and Leopard Cavalry, the Xianzhen Camp and the Huben Camp.

The regular army strength of Xiliang approached 200,000, none of which were cavalry from the three Shatuo guards and the six Xia Pi guards.

If these troops were added, Xiliang's total military strength would reach more than 300,000.

However, Xiao Han also planned to expand the Tiger and Leopard Cavalry led by Huluxu to 40,000, and captured a large number of grassland people.

Some of the brave and good at fighting ones were selected from among them, along with their wives, mothers, and children, to join the horse farm, and their sons to join the Tiger and Leopard Cavalry.

They are not afraid of their betrayal, and are brave and fearless in battle. They are the type of people who eat little and work hard.

Don’t feel bad if it’s gone, just keep replenishing it.

Unlike the soldiers of the Xianzhen Camp, the Xuanjia Army, and the Huben Camp, Xiao Han felt distressed for every one of them.

"Son."

As he was speaking, Dayueer stepped in, holding a thick booklet in her hand and smiling charmingly.

"This is the Shadow Mountain Sword Manual that Miss Liu asked me to pass on to you."

She put down the book in her hand.

"I thought she didn't want to come out yet?"

Xiao Han curled his lips and took the Shadow Mountain Sword Classic to look at it.

There is still some value in Liu Xuanxuan, especially her identity as a Shadow Mountain Walker, which can be made into something big.

As for its beauty and body, they are the cheapest.

When the time is right, Xiao Han plans to use her to make the next big move, but after reading the Shadow Mountain Sword Manual, his face became extremely unhappy.

(End of this chapter)