"Tsk tsk!"
"This Lin Shihong really knows how to enjoy himself.”
Looking around, Kuo Zhong was full of praise. He changed the topic from Fu Junhao to the luxurious Lin Mansion.
Xu Zhiling was also looking around. Although Song Shidao and Song Yuzhi were born in the Song Clan, they had never seen such a garden on the left side of the river.
The mansion in front of him was mostly made of white walls and green tiles. It had many layers of buildings, high ridges, and upturned eaves. There were many exquisite carvings on the bricks, wood, and soil. Inside, there were winding paths, corridors, pavilions, and pavilions that reflected each other. There were also small bridges and flowing water, and precious flowers. It was magnificent and elegant.
The scenery of Jiangzuo Gardens was very different from that of Jiangnan, the north, and Lingnan. It had a unique cultural heritage.
"It's indeed not bad!"
Song Shidao and Song Yuzhi both expressed their admiration.
"Brother Song, Miss Song must be tired after the long journey.”
"I have already ordered people to prepare a guest room. Why don't we stay here first and rest for a while before having a banquet at night?”
Looking at the Song siblings, Kuo Zhong invited them happily.
"Alright."
Song Shidao and Song Yuzhi did not refuse. Their interest in the twin dragons grew.
Especially since the two dragons had already taken over Poyang County, their weight was even greater. The two naturally wanted to make friends.
Then, Kuo Zhong waved his hand, and a maidservant came forward to lead the Song siblings to the guest room.
As for Kuo Zhong and Xu Zhiling, they went straight into the main hall.
........
An hour later.
The group of generals, Chen Laomou, and Bu Tianzhi entered the main hall.
More than a dozen Brocade Guards were responsible for guarding the outside to prevent foreign spies from prying for information.
"Old Chen."
"The Po River runs through Poyang County, and there is the Xin River in the south, so there is no lack of water. The Craftsman Supervisor must start work immediately to build a water-powered forging workshop.”
"Fuliang has rich coal mines and Dexing has copper mines.”
"As for the iron ore, I'll buy it from Jiangxia County first.”
Kou Zhong's eyes were like torches as he looked at Old Mou Chen and ordered.
Right now, the marshal's army only controlled Poyang County. The Xinyu Iron Mine in the Jiangzuo area belonged to Yichun County, and there was Yuzhang County in between.
In a short period of time, it was impossible for the marshal's army to take down Yuzhang and Yichun counties because Yuzhang County had thick walls and elite Sui troops stationed there. If it was easy to break through, Poyang Sect's Lin Shihong would have taken Yuzhang long ago. There was no need to wait until now.
On the left side of the river, Yuzhang County monopolized eight counties: Nanchang, Xingan, Jiancheng, Wangcai, Wuping, Yifeng, Kangle and Zhongling had a population of 15,000 households and nearly 100,000 people, second only to Luling County. They had sufficient food and grass and complete weapons and armor.
Compared to conquering Yuzhang and seizing Yichun, they could reach Jiangxia Prefecture in less than five days by going up the river from Pengli Ze.
Jiangxia County had the famous Daye Iron Mine, which had been mined since the Three Kingdoms period. Emperor Yang Guang of the Sui Dynasty had even been casting money. The ores were rich and of high quality, which was most suitable for forging weapons and armor.
"Yes."
Chen Laomou's face was filled with joy as he quickly responded.
Ever since he obtained the water hammer forging method, he had long wanted to apply it in real life, but he had never had the chance.
Now, he finally had the opportunity to surpass Eastern Sea Sect and become the world's largest producer of high-quality weapons.
"Young Master Ling."
"Tell me about the gains from this battle."
Kuo Zhong glanced at Xu Zhiling and asked.
"Alright."
Xu Zhiling suddenly stood up and took out a piece of silk. He read aloud,"In this battle, we completely wiped out the Poyang Faction. We killed more than 24,000 people, captured 65,000 people, seized more than 100,000 weapons of various types, more than 6,000 damaged leather armors, and 1500 ships of various sizes.”
"There are two thousand jun of refined iron, three thousand pieces of mulberry wood, eight thousand pieces of cowhide, and gold, silver, and jewelry in the Poyang treasury.”
As soon as he finished speaking.
Everyone's expression changed.
Two thousand jun of refined iron was sixty thousand jin, and there was also Mulberry Zhe Wood, a precious wood that was hard to come by. It was usually used to make high-grade horse lances, not to mention eight thousand pieces of cowhide. This must have killed eight thousand oxen. What a luxurious act.
"Old Chen."
"I'll give you all the weapons, leather armor, refined iron, cowhide, and mulberry wood that I've seized.”
"Within a month, I want to see at least 10,000 horizontal sabers and 15,000 leather armors.”
"In addition, can Sang Zhe wood be made into a good horse lance?”
Kuo Zhong's gaze immediately fell on Old Mou Chen.
"This…"
Old Mou Chen pondered for a long time before he dared to raise his head and answer,"Major."
"We have 800 blacksmiths in the Craftsman Supervisor. With the help of the Water Power Forging Workshop and sufficient materials, we can deliver 20,000 horizontal sabers a month.”
"The leather armor still needs the cooperation of the Weaving Supervisor.”
"I'm afraid we'll have to wait for the Embroidered Uniform Guards to recruit craftsmen from Daxing to make spears.”
Hearing this.
Kuo Zhong understood.
Making a horse lance was a delicate job. First, the lance shaft was soaked in oil from Sangtuo wood. After it was dried, it was glued together with fish foam glue. It was wrapped horizontally with hemp rope and tied into the lance shaft to force it horizontally. Then, it was painted with raw paint and wrapped in hemp cloth. Only then could it become a qualified lance shaft.
Secondly, the tip of the spear was made of fine steel, with eight armor-piercing edges. No matter light or heavy armor, it could be broken with one spear.
It usually took three years to make a top-notch horse lance. This was an out-and-out military weapon.
Other than the Great Sui, no other country in the world could mass-produce horse lances.
"We have to hurry up and make the lance."
"However, we don't need that many horizontal sabers. We only need 10,000 of them. First, we need to forge a triangular spearhead with fine steel.”
"Send people to purchase wood, poplar wood, and ox-tendon wood from the various counties, and use them to make three-foot-long spears.”
"Within a month, I want at least 30,000 three-edged spears and a large number of two-foot-long javelins.”
Thud!
Hearing this.
Everyone's eyes lit up.
Light soldiers with swords, heavy soldiers with spears, and crossbows-this was the standard configuration of Great Qin's army that had swept through the six countries.
However, what they did not know was that Kuo Zhong was not only imitating the Qin army, but also the Roman army.
Archers and crossbowmen were used to suppress the enemies from a distance. Then, light soldiers were used to hold round shields and two feet long spears to kill the enemies at close range. Then, heavy armored soldiers with spears were used to attack from both sides. This was a brand new military formation that belonged solely to the Marshal's Army.
"Yes, Major."
Chen Laomou could sense Kuo Zhong's determination from his words and immediately replied solemnly.
The expansion of the army was imperative, and the Craftsmen Supervisor had to prepare all the armaments for the army.
"Young Master Ling."
"Sixty-five thousand captives for selection.”
"Choose 50,000 young adults to build Poyang Camp. You will be Poyang General, and Xie Yingdeng will be Poyang Middle General.”
"The remaining 16,000 people will be sent to various places to mine, build bridges, and repair roads.”
"From now on, our new soldiers will undergo three months of training before being distributed to the various divisions.”
Kuo Zhong continued.
"Yes."
Xu Zhiling and Xie Yingdeng responded.
In the entire army, Xu Zhiling was second only to Kuo Zhong as the commander. It was most suitable for him to preside over the military training.
Moreover, Poyang Camp would be the base of the Marshal's Army, continuously training new soldiers, just like the Lantian Camp in Qin Country, it was especially important.
Besides Xu Zhiling, Kuo Zhong did not believe in the loyalty of others.
"Mister Bu."
"You will be the first to take up the post of Poyang County Chief and preside over the local government affairs.”
"The county magistrate, county magistrate, chief clerk, and the candidates for the third squad and the sixth service of Poyang's seven counties will be selected from our army's wounded soldiers.”
"In the future, all the official positions in our army will be taken up by retired soldiers first, followed by scholars from poor families.”
"Any noble family who dares to break the law will be severely punished.”
"The first thing our army did when we ruled Poyang Prefecture was to check the population and land.”
"Pull out all those noble families who hide their slaves and those who bully the fields. Kill one as an example to the others!”
Kou Zhong said in a deep voice as he looked at Bu Tianzhi.
"Yes."
Bu Tianzhi's expression greatly increased as he replied loudly.
Everyone present was from a poor family, so they naturally supported Kuo Zhong's decision. As for whether retired soldiers could take up official positions, this had already been vividly demonstrated in the State of Qin. Which civil servant in the State of Qin was not a military general with military merits?
With generals as local officials, the former could enhance the confidence of the soldiers to kill the enemy and make contributions, while the latter came from a poor background and could understand the hardships of the people.
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