On this day, due to the fact that it was summer, the chirping of insects could be heard throughout the manor.
In the main hall of Marquis Zhou's residence, Lin Changye sat on the main seat, with Fang Xuanling sitting below him.
After the battle of Bohai County, Zhou's power expanded to the Bohai County region, and the territory became larger.
However, what followed was the development of the rear and matters related to military supplies.
Because of this, Lin Changye had called Fang Xuanling over for a discussion.
"Zhou Hou, now that we have taken down the entire Bohai Prefecture, our army can begin to develop its strength.”
Fang Xuanling said from the start.
The purpose of taking down the Bohai Sea was not only to increase the number of dangerous areas in the north, but also to develop their strength.
"I also have this idea, so I called you here today. I wonder if you have any brilliant ideas?”
Lin Changye nodded and asked.
"Zhou Hou, our army controls two counties, both of which are suitable for farming. The first thing we need to do is to increase the grain production so that the people can have enough to eat.”
Fang Xuanling voiced his first opinion without any hesitation.
"Apart from that, it's also time for us to forge weapons and armor to further increase the strength of the army and recruit new recruits to expand the army.”
Seeing that Zhou Hou had no objections, Fang Xuanling continued.
"As for the money needed to forge armor and weapons, we can use the money of Bohai Prefecture to make up for it.”
Fang Xuanling intentionally explained when he mentioned the possible expenses.
"Yes, only by restoring food production can we ensure that the military supplies stabilize the hearts of the people, and only by increasing the military strength can we have the strength to stand on.”
Fang Xuanling's opinion was exactly what Lin Changye was thinking, and he naturally agreed with all of these plans.
"Zhou Hou, we are ultimately different from the other rebel armies. We don't attack a place and take food from a place. This is not very stable.”
Fang Xuanling voiced his opinion.
"Indeed. I'll have to trouble you to forge armor and weapons, as well as restore food production.”
After confirming the internal affairs, Lin Changye appointed Fang Xuanling.
"I dare not. This is my duty.”
Fang Xuanling hurriedly bowed and waved his hand.
"The recruitment and training of new recruits can be left to Cunxiao.”
Lin Changye added.
"Hello, Zhou Hou."
Fang Xuanling cupped his hands in response. After the discussion was over, he left the mansion.
After leaving Marquis Zhou's residence, the relevant matters were quickly settled.
First, he used craftsmen to make preparations for weapons and armor. Then, he implemented the basic farming policy in Bohai Prefecture and other places.
The relevant notices were quickly posted in the local area.
"Is there such a good thing?”
When the commoners saw the notice, they could not believe it.
"Of course it's true. This is the policy of Pingyuan County.”
At this moment, someone said.
"If it's true, it's much better than before.”
"Speaking of which, this is Zhou Hou's protection for us.”
Many people said excitedly.
As for the recruitment of new recruits, the captives obtained from the battle of Bohai City were selected and could be used by an army of 10,000 soldiers. They were directly incorporated into the new recruits.
However, 10,000 soldiers were not enough to continue recruiting new soldiers.
The notice of recruiting soldiers was posted everywhere in Bohai Prefecture and Pingyuan Prefecture, causing quite a stir.
In the Plain Field City area of the Plain Field County, a bustling crowd was constantly crowding at the city gate.
"Don't push, you're stepping on me.”
"It's so small. What's there to squeeze in?”
A travel-worn youth barged into the crowd, causing a wave of discontent.
"I'm sorry, I plan to join the army!”
The young man cupped his hands at the people around him, wiped the sweat off his forehead, and began to read the notice.
"Zhou Hou is recruiting soldiers.”
The young man briefly read through it and then pushed through the crowd to walk out. Immediately, he caused a large number of dissatisfied curses.
"Everyone, let's go. Zhou Hou is really recruiting soldiers, and he's even providing food.”
After the young man walked out, he said to the few fellow townsmen waiting outside.
It wasn't hard to tell that this youth could bring people from his hometown to join the Zhou army.
The young man's name was Su Dingfang. With the idea of joining the army to take care of food and protecting himself in this chaotic world, he specially came to join the Zhou army.
"Restoring food production is a good strategy. It's much better than the other rebel armies.”
Su Dingfang raised his head to look at the bustling crowd and could not help but laugh.
Then, he took large strides and brought his fellow countrymen towards the place where the recruitment was held.
Under the policy of recruiting new soldiers, as well as the good reputation of the Zhou army.
In a short period of time, they had recruited about 15,000 new recruits.
The recruitment of new recruits was also temporarily over.
After all, if there were too many recruits, it would be difficult to train them. At the same time, it would also increase the pressure on the military supplies.
Therefore, after recruiting a certain number, they naturally had to stop recruiting. Everything had to develop steadily and could not be rushed.
“......”
Zhou Manor.
"Zhou Hou, in less than a day, we have recruited 15,000 new soldiers.”
In the meeting hall, Li Cunxiao cupped his hands and reported.
"The policy of restoring farmland and food production is being implemented in Bohai Prefecture. Weapons and armors are also being forged.”
Fang Xuanling also reported.
"Very good."
Lin Changye nodded in response.
It had only been a few days, but these complicated internal affairs had been completed in an orderly manner. It was enough to show how important it was to have a talent to deal with internal affairs.
"In this way, our Zhou army can be considered to have completely stabilized.”
Zhangsun Wugou, who was wearing a black veil and a bamboo hat, stood beside him and said happily in his heart.
"Thank you, Cunxiao and Xuanling."
Lin Changye smiled and ordered his men to prepare hot tea.
Seeing this, Fang Xuanling and Li Cunxiao immediately knew that Zhou Hou had something to say.
"Our logistics department is developing steadily. What do you think of our next move?”
After the servants brought the hot tea and left the meeting hall, Lin Changye glanced at Fang Xuanling and Li Cunxiao and said,"
Many internal affairs had already been taken care of, so the Zhou army naturally could not rest and recuperate.
"Swoosh…"
Li Cunxiao and Fang Xuanling didn't say anything after hearing Zhou Hou's words. Instead, they looked at the map of Jizhou in the middle of the hall.
"Occupying Bohai Prefecture in the east can be considered a dangerous obstacle.”
Fang Xuanling stroked his beard and said slowly.
"However, Qinghe County in the west and Dou Jiande's uprising army in the north still pose a huge threat to our army.”
Fang Xuanling frowned as he looked at the situation on the map.
"This subordinate agrees with what you said. Currently, our Zhou army is not too safe.”
Li Cunxiao's expression was also solemn, obviously agreeing with Fang Xuanling's words.
"Since there is a threat, then we have to deal with them to protect Pingyuan County.”
As he spoke, Lin Changye's deep pupils contained a biting coldness.
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