Hearing the word 'appeasement', the generals were also curious.
Just now, the two of them were talking about the strategy of governing the country. They were not in a good position to talk. Now that they heard the strategy of dealing with thieves, they were immediately interested.
In this era, there were only two attitudes towards bandits.
Or ignore it.
Or directly annihilate them!
And the word 'appeasement' was really a new word!
When Zhao Yun heard this, she smiled and asked,"
"Military Advisor, is this amnesty a surrender?”
When everyone heard this, they also looked at Baili Ming.
Hearing this, Baili Ming smiled and said,"
"More or less. However, it's different from summoning them. After we recruit these bandits, we will incorporate them into the army and not let them do whatever they want.”
"I think that some of these bandits are not willing to be thieves, but have no choice!”
"With this, our army can take in the talents of these bandits for our own use, and on the other hand, we can continue to expand our army!”
"At the same time, once the bandits are eliminated, it can also improve the people's evaluation of our army!”
"Moreover, many of these bandits have families. Taking these people under our command can also increase the population of our army!”
"As for those bandits who refuse to accept amnesty, our army can send troops to encircle and suppress them. We can train the soldiers while handing over their belongings to expand our military resources.”
"Nurturing the battle with battle?"
When the generals heard this, they were all delighted.
In that case, wouldn't they have another chance to fight?
To be honest, although they had obtained Jiujiang County this time, the generals were still holding back their anger.
After all, they had not even fought a single battle and had already obtained the prefecture and county.
It had completely become the military counselor's personal show!
Now, before they sent troops to attack Lu Kang, they could also fight a big battle. It was amazing!
Zu Mao said,"
"Military advisor, this plan is brilliant. I am willing to lead the army to suppress the bandits!”
But before he finished speaking, Han Danghuang Gai stood up and said,"
"We are also willing to go!"
However, when the three of them stood up, they saw that Zhao Yundian and Wei Qing were also restless.
Seeing the generals request to fight, Sun Jian was naturally happy, but then he said with worry,"
"Advisor, although this plan is good, if our army sends out too many troops, even if our strength increases greatly, can our army afford it?”
"If we send too few troops, I'm afraid the gains won't be enough to cover the expenses. It doesn't feel interesting!”
When the generals heard this, their hearts tightened and they quickly looked at Baili Ming.
Sun Jian was right!
War wasn't for nothing. Once it started, it was money.
Exterminating thieves also required money!
This question still needed the military counselor's permission!
However, facing everyone's gaze, Baili Ming smiled proudly and said,"
"Don't worry, my lord. If we want to exterminate the bandits, we will send as many soldiers as we can.”
"As big as you can!"
"My lord, you don't have to worry about raising troops!”
"Are you serious, Military Advisor?"
Hearing this, all the generals were delighted.
Sun Jian was shocked."
"Military Advisor, you can't say such things. We already have 60,000 troops now. If we recruit too many troops, Jiujiang will definitely not be able to support them!”
Although he had become the provincial governor, he still had this bit of self-awareness.
Jiujiang County had a population of 500,000. It was already the limit for them to raise an army of 60,000. If they were to increase the expenditure, they would really not be able to afford it.
However, when he heard this, Baili Ming's smile didn't diminish."
"My lord, our army is not short of money!”
"Have you forgotten about the money and supplies that we took from Dong Zhuojun?”
"This is a lot of money!"
"Of course not!"
Sun Jian smiled bitterly and said,
"Aren't those things not finished yet?”
As he spoke, a hint of surprise flashed across his eyes.
"Could it be that the military counselor has already finished counting?”
"How much money do you have?"
"That's right!"
Baili Ming nodded and said with a smile,
"Actually, it was done before Shouchun, but after that, Shouchun's materials were added, so it took a few more days!”
"As for how much money, my lord, why don't you make a guess?”
As he spoke, he looked at everyone and smiled.
"Everyone can also guess, just make a big guess!”
Hearing this, all the generals smiled bitterly. Zu Mao shook his head and said,"
"Advisor Jun always likes to keep us in suspense!"
As he spoke, he said,
"Let me guess first. I'm guessing that it's at least 30,000 Gold!”
Everyone laughed. Thirty thousand gold was not a small amount.
Qiao Rui was stunned.
What was going on? Thirty thousand gold?
He didn't expect Sun Jian to obtain a large amount of money from attacking Dong Zhuo.
30,000 Gold meant 300 million Gold. It was a windfall!
In his surprise, he quickly looked at Baili Ming.
Baili Ming shook his head and said,"
"Too little, continue guessing!"
Hearing this, Sun Jian's eyes lit up. 30,000 gold was not enough?
He quickly took advantage of the situation and said,
"What about 50,000 gold?"
When the generals heard this, they looked at Baili Ming again.
This time, it should be enough!
But in the next second, Baili Ming shook his head again.
"Less, continue!"
Hearing this, the generals 'expressions changed.
50,000 Gold?
That wasn't 50,000 gold taels, but 50,000 jin of gold!
Sun Jian's expression was already quite interesting. He mustered up his courage and said nervously,
"Could it be 100,000 gold?"
When the generals heard this, they quickly looked over again.
This time, it couldn't be any less!
But in their eyes, they saw Baili Ming shake his head again. Before anyone could guess, he smiled and said,
"I don't think anyone can guess it. I'll directly reveal the answer!”
"Not 30,000, not 50,000, not 100,000, but 130,000!”
"130,000 gold?"
Hearing this, everyone's eyes widened.
Even Sun Jian was dumbstruck.
What kind of concept was a hundred thousand gold? That was a billion yuan!
If they did not need to be well-equipped, it would be more than enough to pull up an army of 100,000!
Damn it, no wonder the military counselor looked so rich!
However, facing the shocked crowd, Baili Ming still said,"
"In addition to this money, our army obtained all the resources from Dong Zhuo. There are 80 million copper coins, 5,000 Shu brocade, and 12,000 cloth.”
"Adding on Chen Wen's background in Shouchun City, our army now has 140,000 gold, 87,000,000 copper coins, 5,300 Shu brocade, and 12,100 cloth.”
"In addition, there are a total of 310,000 bushels of rations, 18,000 tents, and countless weapons and armor!”
"With these things, let alone 60,000 troops, we can even afford to raise 100,000 troops!”
Sun Jian was stunned by his explanation.
A hundred thousand gold?
What a joke!
He didn't know, but when he calculated, he was shocked. His family was actually so rich!
How much money did Dong Zhuo take from the people?
While Sun Jian was still in shock, Baili Ming smiled and said,"
"My lord, don't think about it for now. Do you deserve those two things just now?”
"Whether it is talent or capturing thieves, both require money, but they can quickly strengthen our army!”
Sun Jian's body trembled when he heard these words. Soon after, he waved his hand in a bold manner and said,
"We'll follow your plan!"
"Since you have money, how can you not use it!"
"Military Advisor, you only need to arrange this matter. Do what you need to do!”
At this moment, he agreed very readily and did not feel any heartache at all.
In Sun Jian's opinion, this money was calculated by the military counselor for him.
Money was a worldly possession. It could not be brought with him when he was alive or taken with him when he died. It was better to leave it to the military counselor to operate and strengthen his own strength!
Just like that, after Sun Jian agreed, Baili Ming immediately arranged the contents of the military meeting.
First, he naturally sent a message to the other five counties to test their attitude.
Secondly, it was the matter of talent. In order to achieve the effect of being widely known, he would directly use money to bribe a group of merchants who traveled everywhere to spread the news.
Finally, he had to arrange for the recruitment of soldiers!
After gathering the sixty thousand soldiers, Baili Ming ordered Zhao Yun, Dian Wei, Zu Mao, Huang Gai, Han Dang, Qiao Rui and the others to attack.
Wherever the army passed by, they would either surrender or perish!
All the bandits in Jiujiang County were either fleeing or surrendering.
The surrender of a large number of bandits caused the people of Jiujiang County to praise Sun Jian's army, and the prestige of Sun Jian's army rose greatly.
In less than a month, the people gradually forgot about the former provincial governor Chen Wen.
Sun Jian's military strength had also increased again during this period of time!
As the three strategies were executed, the entire Yangzhou was stirred up, and the undercurrents were endless.
Some people sighed, some people applauded, and many talents hidden in the mountains began to look at Sun Jianjun.
......
Just as Sun Jianjun's side was having a good time.
Nanyang County, Wan County.
They were also in the middle of a military discussion.
Yuan Shu was sitting on the main seat, and a mighty general on the left was holding a silk book and saying,
"My lord, as of yesterday, our army has expanded to 120,000 men!”
"Of which, 30,000 will be left to guard against Liu Biao, and 20,000 will be stationed at Wu Pass to confront Dong Zhuo. In just three months, our army will have 70,000 soldiers!”
"Good!"
Yuan Shu said in high spirits,
"With this 70,000 strong army, it should be enough to take down Yuzhou!”
As he spoke, he looked at his chief scholar, Yan Xiang, and said,
"Ziyue, how's the gathering of our army's rations?”
Hearing this, Yan Xiang hurriedly said,"
"Reporting to my lord, we have already gathered 80,000 dan of rations. Our army is speeding up the gathering!”
"This won't do!"
Yuan Shu stroked his short beard and said,
"Collect rations from the rich families of Nanyang as soon as possible. If it doesn't work, snatch some from the commoners!”
"Yes!"
Yan Xiang frowned when he heard this, but he still did not say anything and retreated.
When Yuan Shu heard that the troops and provisions were sufficient, he said to everyone proudly,"
"Our army is going to send troops to Yuzhou. Anyone else who has difficulties can speak up now!”
"Lord, this subject has a question, but I don't know if I should ask!”
As soon as he finished speaking, a scholar stood up from the last seat.
When everyone heard this, they all looked at this person and recognized his identity.
Yuan Huan, Yuan Shu's brother!
Seeing Yuan Huan stand up, Yuan Shu immediately smiled and said,
"If you have any questions, you can tell me!”
When Yuan Huan heard this, he muttered to himself for a moment before saying,"
"Previously, I heard that the lord once recommended Sun Jian as the governor of Yuzhou. Later, the two of you became enemies and Sun Jian was recommended as the governor of Yangzhou.”
"Now that Sun Jian has entered Yangzhou, if the lord wants to attack Yuzhou, I'm afraid Sun Jian won't just ignore it!”
"If Sun Jian were to send troops, our army would have been prepared!”
When the officials heard this, they all nodded secretly. If they sent troops to Yuzhou, Sun Jian would probably respond, right?
But just as they were worried, Yuan Shu stroked his beard and laughed,"
"Hehehehe…I don't have any questions!"
"If you're worried about Sun Jian, then don't worry!”
"Before Sun Jian left for Yangzhou, I had already set up a plan!”
"If nothing unexpected happens, even if Sun Jian doesn't die, he won't be able to resist our army anymore!”
"Oh? The lord even planned it in advance?"
Hearing this, the officials were surprised and happy.
They didn't expect Yuan Shu to think ahead of them!
To think that they still wanted to show off!
Only Yuan Huan frowned when he heard this.
"I wonder how my lord schemed against Sun Jian?”
"You must know that Sun Jian is strong and brave. If our plan fails, our army will become enemies with Sun Jian!”
“嗐! Don't worry, Yaoqing, this plan will definitely succeed!"
Yuan Shu smiled and said,
"This plan was offered by Chen Yu. I reckon that Sun Jian will definitely fall for it!”
"Report!"
At this moment, an order came from outside.
"Our army has received a report from Jiujiang!”
When Yuan Shu heard this, he smiled and said,"
"Look, it's here!"
"Come in and talk. What's the reward?"
Seeing this, all the officials looked towards the door. Then, they saw a soldier rush in and kneel on one knee.
"Report, our scouts have received news that after Sun Jian entered Jiujiang, the provincial governor took the initiative to offer the province. Sun Jian has now taken over the position of Yangzhou provincial governor!”
Before the soldier could finish his sentence, another report came from the door.
"Reporting to my lord, a group of soldiers has arrived outside the city. They say that they are the subordinates of General Sun Polu and have specially come to give my lord a gift.”
"After this group of soldiers put down their gifts, they left in a hurry. We couldn't catch up in time and there's no trace of them now!”
As he spoke, the soldier carried a box and came to Yuan Shu.
When Yuan Shu heard these two pieces of news, his eyes widened and his smile froze.
Before anyone could react, he had already stepped forward and opened the wooden box.
A human head appeared.
Yuan Shu's expression changed from shock to doubt, then anger. In the end, he kicked the human head box and roared,
"Sun Jian brat, you're going too far!"
"I must kill you!"
"I must kill you!"
Looking at the furious Yuan Shu, all the officials were dumbfounded.
However, when they saw the head, they could not help but gasp.
Wasn't that Chen Yu, who was sent by Yuan Shu to carry out the mission?
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