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Chapter 263 That Will Change the World!
In the post house of Yunzhou Castle.

Sitting on the chair, Zhang Cheng told Wu Zhizhong: "Old Wu, you lead this thousand new troops and station them at this school ground in Yunzhou Fort. These soldiers have regained their physical strength, and their flesh has grown strong and strong." up,

You will start training them as a unit tomorrow, by the way, He Zhenfu left you the ordnance, right? "

"Returning to the general, when He Zhenfu passed through Yunzhou, he left behind two hundred horses, one hundred bird guns, ten tiger squat guns, five hundred gun guns and five small Franco cannons, and Chen Dakuan's team of 200 Many infantry troops also stayed behind to serve as infantry instructors," Wu Zhizhong replied.

"Well, that's right. These new troops first practice the spear array, and then they can be trained as individual leaders, and then re-arranged for drills. Those who are careful and nimble are given priority to firecrackers, and those who are suitable for riding horses are organized into cavalry. The long ranks are artillery, shield soldiers, spearmen and so on.

Also, Old Wu, where do you place those artisans? "

"General, there are still a lot of iron ore and lead mines on the North Road, and a silver mine was found in the mountain to the west. Now, two miles north of this castle, there is a fort that is almost deserted, with only one hundred households left. Leading a dozen military households to live,
After seeing it, Ambassador Shi Tiegen felt that the Tunpu is close to the Baihe River and suitable for construction workshops, so we settled hundreds of craftsmen there. "

Zhang Cheng nodded in satisfaction. He has been familiar with the Baihe River all the way. At this time, the water volume is sufficient and the flow is also stable. The workshop will be located by the Baihe River, and water conservancy can be used in the future.

He said to Wu Zhizhong: "That's right, old Wu, I won't stay in Yunzhou long, and I will leave for Dushi tomorrow to hand over all matters of Kaipingwei to General Liu Shen. You can work hard on Yunzhou, especially Shi Tiegen's side, but if you need anything, you should do your best to meet it."

"Don't worry, General, Zhizhong will definitely do things with his heart, but the iron ingots from our town are not many, did you ask Liu Quan's iron ingots to be transported here?" Wu Zhizhong asked tentatively.

"I don't need it for now, I still have iron ingots here, so I'll use it first, the road is not smooth, it's not safe if there are fewer people, and it's a waste if there are too many people, let's talk about it later.

By the way, the most important thing for you here is to investigate those mines clearly, and enlist some military households to mine them first, especially the silver mine, don't be afraid, the current emperor has ordered Ben to do things cheaply, you wait to go boldly Just do it. "

After Zhang Cheng gave Wu Zhizhong instructions, he turned his gaze to Chen Zheng and said, "Chen Zheng, you stay here at the west school ground of Yunzhou Fort, first assist old Wu in training the new army of one thousand, and when the army is completed, you will be up to it." To command this army horse.

The original knights under your command, you choose 20 to stay, that is, as your guards, and also the cavalry instructor of the West School Field, Chen Dakuan is under your control, and Lao Wu is in charge of everything in Yunzhou. You have to pay more attention to the practice.

For the rest of the knights, you hand them over to Wang Tieren, and he will take them to Dushi. "

Chen Zheng seemed a little reluctant, but he also readily accepted the order loudly.

Zhang Cheng looked at Wang Tieren and said to him: "Tieren, how many good things did you bring back from the capital for Ben Jiang?"

"General, Yu Yushi is really helpful. His housekeeper has also been out to help contact him for several days. In the end, more than [-] households were willing to move to North Road. We led them to purchase some high-quality seeds. Now they are all temporary residents. Over there in the workshop, waiting for the general's assignment," Wang Tieren said excitedly.

Zhang Cheng was very satisfied, and he instructed Wang Tieren: "These peasants still need you to escort them. After the knights scattered outside return, you take them to escort these peasants to Dushibao. You will be one step ahead. , waiting for you over there."

Seeing that everything here is almost arranged, Zhang Cheng is also relieved. He turned his head and looked at Chi Yuan, the Yunzhou guard, and said, "Chi Shou, you have been here at Yunzhou Fort for many years, and the situation of all parties is also different. The most familiar, they stay here, but you need to take care of them in many ways."

Chi Yuan was startled when he heard the words, hurriedly got up and left his seat, clasped his fists and said: "The general really upset Chi, I don't dare to make this joke. I feel like old friends at first sight with Brother Ang. Chi Yuan will definitely do his best."

Looking at Chi Yuan with a sincere face, Zhang Cheng was also very satisfied, and he asked again: "Chi Shoubei, how many sergeants do you have under your command now? How many troops are available in the guards around Yunbao? Is there a number?"

Seeing that Zhang Cheng asked so directly, Chi Yuan also hesitated for a long time, as if he had made up his mind, and said: "Return to the general, although the humble post is guarding Yunzhou Fort, there are only less than 300 soldiers who can be called at will. There are only dozens of family members, and they are quite powerful.

As for the surrounding guards, there are almost no troops to call in. They may be able to call up [-] or so, but they lack training and lack of armaments, which are no different from ordinary civilians. "

Zhang Cheng also shook his head, he knew that what Chi Yuan said was indeed the actual situation of the border towns in the Ming Dynasty, money and food were not enough, armaments were not in place, soldiers and households were fleeing each other, so there was no talk of defense.

If the enemy invades, they can only resign themselves to their fate, either flee to the mountains to hide, or flee to the big castle to hold on, and usually only barely survive, and they are lucky if they don't starve to death, how many people can do it Food and clothing!
He looked at Chi Yuan. Although he hadn't had much contact with him, he felt that this person was very sincere, unlike Wu Youlu, who was hard to fathom. He was as old as this, so he couldn't help but say:
"Chi Shouwei, the general intends to eradicate the banditry on the North Road, recruit those military households who fled into the mountains, reclaim the wasteland, vigorously cultivate it, and recruit young men to train the new army. Do you intend to help me succeed?"

Chi Yuan was taken aback for a moment, and then he wanted to understand the meaning of Zhang Cheng's words. He hurriedly got up again, knelt down and said: "Chi Yuan is dedicated to serving the country, and he doesn't want to live a mediocre life. There is no way to serve him. The only way to survive is to protect himself. Now he can I have to meet a general, and I am willing to let the general drive me through fire and water, and I will do whatever I want!"

Zhang Cheng smiled in relief, and said: "I don't need you to go through fire and water, as long as you do your best and be loyal to me, I will never treat you badly. You have been guarding this Yunzhou for some years. If you can make some new achievements , or you can upgrade to another level and change places!"

No matter how dull Chi Yuan is, he should understand at this time. He knelt on the ground and said loudly: "Chi Yuan is willing to be loyal to the general, and he only acts on the general's order, but according to the general's urging, there is absolutely no second word, as if it violates today's words. , let Chi Yuan die without a place to bury him!"

Zhang Cheng smiled, and he smiled very satisfied. No matter what kind of era, there will always be a group of passionate people. If they are scattered everywhere, they will be a little bit of starlight. Although they cannot light up the night sky, they will still bloom. The most beautiful moment.

However, once they meet people with the same beliefs and gather together, it will change the world!
(End of this chapter)