Back Off, Let Me Come

The morning meeting ended, and everyone was still immersed in shock.

After everyone had almost left, Qi Shancai looked at Shen Tang with disapproval and said, "My lord, this move is too risky."

What's too risky?

Shen Tang planned to let the newly surrendered Qiucheng's old troops stay behind.

Not only Sibao County, but also part of Longwu County.

As for Mingfeng County, we don't have enough energy, manpower and time, so we can't take care of it for the time being. We just sent people to take over, and specific management measures have not been released yet. I guess I have to wait until the Dragon Slaying Bureau is over before seriously planning the construction.

Shen Tang said: "I know what Yuan Liang is worried about. Are you worried that Qiu Cheng's old men will take the opportunity to form a group and occupy the magpie's nest?"

Qi Shan nodded unabashedly: "Yes!"

This does not mean that generals and sergeants cannot be reused, but sufficient observation time is needed to ensure that they are indeed loyal, reliable, and have no disloyal intentions. Otherwise, they would be completely defeated if the battle in the front was not smooth and a fire broke out in the rear.

"Qiu Cheng's body is still cold. It's indeed risky to use them again at this juncture, but -" Shen Tang didn't take Qi Shan's worries into consideration, but she also had her own plans.

"Firstly, they only have the power of governance and supervision but not military power; secondly, I have revealed the national seal at the morning meeting. Most of the time why people choose to betray is because the benefits of loyalty are not enough. If they betray, what will happen to them? There are only two roads in front of you, one is to stand on your own, and the other is to defect to other forces."

"Self-reliance? They can't stand."

"Design to other forces? Who can they choose? In other words, which force nearby is more suitable than me?"

After considering the above, Shen Tang came up with this cool operation.

Seeing that she had carefully considered it and not made a decision at once, Qi Shan no longer stopped her. After all, Shen Tang is the lord and the person in charge of them. Liao Jia and others left early and found a place to wait quietly for news of prayers.

Dai Qishan relayed Shen Tang's words.

Everyone was completely relieved.

They were relieved, but all the old members of Qiu Cheng were uneasy and had different thoughts. They don't have any evil intentions at the moment. They have adapted well to the new master Shen Tang, but they can't stand the thought of the old people around Shen Tang.

If the old people think too much, the new people like them will be easily ostracized, or even secretly rubbed into their shoes. How frustrating is that?

They were not sure what Shen Tang meant.

Are you really ready to reuse them?

Or a trial?

Someone suggested: "How about asking Luan Gongyi?"

Shen Tang's preference and importance for Luan Xin is obvious to everyone. He may know something. But as soon as he proposed it, he was met with opposition: "Go to Luan Gongyi now? Did you forget to be at Wen Yangong's mourning hall? How could you embarrass him?"

Some of them were present that day.

"Those are two different things and cannot be generalized."

Luan Xin's performance in the Battle of Xiaocheng was indeed disappointing. They asked him what happened in front of Wen Yangong's mourning hall. If Luan Zhengyi really has his own difficulties, if he doesn't say it himself, how can he expect outsiders to turn into roundworms and burrow into his stomach to make him understand?

"People may not think so."

Finally, someone stood up: "That's it, I'll go."

He was not present that day, and his relationship with Luan Xin was okay on weekdays.

Luan Xin didn't seem surprised by his arrival, and said bluntly: "Don't think too much, it's not a test, just do your part."

The visitor was surprised: "Master, are you really relieved?"

Luan Xin said: "If you doubt someone, don't use it. If you employ someone, don't doubt it."

Furthermore, they didn't know Gu Chi's way of being a scholar, and they didn't know how to take precautions in advance. Naturally, their thoughts were right under their noses. If there was really a problem, he would have been screened out as early as Gu Chi. Luan Xin's reply was undoubtedly a reassurance for Qiu Cheng's old subordinates, and his favorable impression of Shen Tang also increased - this lord is courageous!

At noon, the official office.

Shen Tang is still considering the specific lineup.

Although she decided to let Qiu Cheng's old subordinates look after the house, it would not work if the family did not have a trusted confidant. She raised her hand, and the national seal turned into a scroll with a golden dragon pattern on a white background in the palm of her hand. She opened the tether with the two buttons of [文] and [武] on both ends.

She glanced at the names on the roster.

"Oh, it's really hard to decide."

In terms of candidates, Chu Yao is actually the most suitable.

Whether it is governance or stabilizing the overall situation, he is like a divine needle in the sea. Shen Tang can rest assured when leaving the rear to him. However, it is not good to always let Wuhui look after the house. While she was hesitating, word spread that Mr. Yang wanted to see her.

"Let him in."

When Mr. Yang came in, Shen Tang had just put away the roster.

The roster turned into the imperial seal again and sank into her palm.

"I have met my lord."

"No need to be polite."

Mr. Yang knew that Shen Tang didn't like to beat around the bush, and he himself was an upright and forthright person. When he greeted Shen Tang, he expressed his intention. It's not a big deal. He wants his daughter Yang Ying to find a position as a corps commander or something in the army.

Shen Tang's hand holding the pen paused.

Looking at Mr. Yang with a slight solemnity: "The matter is not difficult. My concubine is a general and a tiger girl. If she joins the army, she will be regarded as inheriting her father's legacy. Gong Xiqiu is half of her teacher, and the students she teaches will naturally not be the same. By the way, does Yang Gong know what this means? The sword has no eyes on the battlefield, and she is just an ordinary soldier. If she has any shortcomings, she will never come back."

Yang Gong nodded: "I know."

Shen Tang added: "She is still your only blood relative."

She thought that Guild Yang would enjoy the warmth of father and daughter for a few days.

"I know, but this is Ying'er's decision." Yang Gong's smile looked a little bitter, but also a little proud, "Just as she couldn't make me stop wearing armor and go into battle, now that I'm old, I can't force her either. Stay away from the army."

"Maybe this is fate."

He remembered that his daughter Yang Ying had reluctantly hugged his skirt when she was young, and her childish voice was full of attachment and worry. At that time, even though Yang Ying was reluctant to let go, he still had a hard heart and pushed his daughter into the arms of his old wife. . Now he can also taste the worry they felt at that time. Even though he was reluctant to give up, facing Yang Ying's determined eyes, he finally chose to see Shen Tang.

"Mr. Yang is still far from the word 'old'."

Yang Ying wanted to join the army, and Shen Tang would naturally not refuse.

There's only one thing -

"My daughter is not weak in strength, but she is a very good corps commander. Is she overqualified?" This is not just a question of how many people are under her command, but also about living conditions. Regardless of whether you are a corps commander or a senior officer, you can only sleep in the big bunk in the camp tent.

Ten or twenty people were crowded together.

As spring plowing ends, the temperature gradually warms up. This battle will most likely drag on for a long time. The temperature is high in midsummer, the tent is poorly ventilated, and all kinds of smells are mixed, not to mention sour and refreshing.

Mr. Yang, a father, doesn’t even think about his daughter?

Yang Gong replied: "No."

In fact, he also has his own considerations.

He didn't ask for a higher position for Yang Ying, so he naturally wanted her to start from the bottom and work her way up step by step.

The more solid the steps, the more stable the walk.

My own father said so, and Shen Tang stopped trying to persuade her.

Put Yang Ying into the combat unit.

Yang Gong brought the good news to his daughter, while Yang Ying was wiping her sword at home - although brave warriors can make all kinds of weapons, many people still have the habit of wearing swords. This sword is the same as the sword of Wen Xin Scholars. Its formal significance is greater than its practical application. Parents, teachers and other elders usually help prepare it. It takes a long time from collecting good forging materials to polishing it into shape.

The sword is the king of hundreds of soldiers, and the sword is the commander of hundreds of soldiers.

The sword in Yang Ying's hand was not tailor-made for her, but for her brother Yang Xiong. After all, no one thought that women would one day be able to practice. It was released half a year before the destruction of Xiaocheng, waiting for Yang Xiong to practice and sharpen it.

Unexpectedly, as fate would have it, the knife was buried under the ruins for several years, until Yang Ying revisited its place and dug it out, making a sharp use of it. Now, the knife belongs to her. Seeing this knife with the word "Yang Xiong" engraved on it, Yang Gong's eyes were filled with sadness.

"Father, what did Mr. Shen say?"

Yang Ying noticed Yang Gong's steps immediately.

"My lord agreed, but the battlefield is difficult, and my son will have to endure hardships." He had a lot to say, but when it came to his mouth, he didn't know where to start. Countless worries were mixed into one sentence, "Remember to take care of yourself, and your father will wait at home." you."

Yang Ying raised her eyebrows and said, "Yeah."

She will carry her father's expectations and use her brother's sword to revive the Yang family. She will take back her father's lost glory with her own hands. No, get it back double or even triple! My great ambition in this life is to reach a level of martial arts that even my father has never reached!

The next day, the official office.

Another morning meeting was held today.

Shen Tang asked the department official to hand out a stack of lists, which contained arrangements for everyone: "Do you have any suggestions? Let's solve it together while everyone is here."

Liao Jia opened it and saw that he was at the forefront.

Qishan's name is next to his.

They were both left behind to look after the house.

All other confidants came out.

He opened his mouth slightly, but couldn't recover for a while.

Shen Tang pretended to cough and asked, "Do you have any comments?"

Qishan closed the list and said, "None."

Lio Jia: "..."

He doesn't really want to sit at home.

It's not that he is war-loving and aggressive, it's purely because [housekeeping] is equated with endless government affairs. Let me ask, which serious scholar loves books? I would rather suffer a few gusts of northwest wind on the battlefield than a few drops of ink in the inkstone.

However, facing the master's eyes that wanted to kill someone...

Liao Jiayi said calmly: "No."

Shen Tang was relieved when he heard the answer he wanted to hear.

She briefly talked about the major projects that the two of them needed to advance behind the scenes, including but not limited to the infrastructure reconstruction of Sibao County and assisting Lin Feng and Shen Zhi in promoting cotton planting. Farming is the foundation of their lives. The two of them must pay more attention to this area and ensure this year's harvest regardless of the cost. They must not be stingy with the country's destiny.

At the same time, various businesses in Longwu County must be maintained, especially salt production and textiles. While running the business, we must continue to absorb refugees, recruit soldiers and horses, and train new soldiers... Shen Tang muttered a lot without stopping, secretly took a breath, looked in the direction of Qiu Cheng's old department, and solemnly said: "The days when I am not here, still Please help Yuan Liang and Shaomei with all your heart."

Everyone saluted and said, "Wei."

Shen Tang didn't say any sensational words in such gorgeous sentences as Pian Si Li Liu, but simply explained what they should do, which sounded more sincere in everyone's ears. After explaining the government affairs of the government office, it is the turn of the courageous warrior. Unexpectedly, Shen Tang shocked everyone as soon as she opened her mouth - ah no, to be precise, she shocked all Qiu Cheng's old men. She said: "This time the Dragon Slaying Bureau, the female camp does not need to go there. If the target is too big, it will cause trouble."

If Mr. Yang hadn't come to the door, she wouldn't be able to remember it.

If he can win against Zheng Qiao, Shen Tang will have enough chips in his hands, but before that, he still needs to be cautious.

The card of the women's camp cannot be shown for the time being. However, it is not a problem to bring a few good seedlings of Bai Su to gain experience.

"Also, Yuan Liang will make a note and allocate another 30% of the salary to the women's camp to expand the scale." After Shen Tang finished speaking, he planned to close the page, but unexpectedly there was an old member of Qiu Cheng who had questions.

"There is something I don't understand. My lord said... the women's camp?"

Shen Tang looked at him: "Yes."

Everyone in the morning gathering turned their attention to him, including Bai Su, who frowned and said, "The women's battalion is also brave and fearless in this attack on the city. It's just a 30% increase in salary, so why not?"

After finally raising the salary, who dares to mess with it?

She will definitely fight against him!

The man was photographed by Bai Su's fierce aura, and his face froze. Although he was ailing, his words were sincere: "In the past, the family's wealth was meager, so it was expedient to use women. The Lord now owns the land of three counties, and there is no shortage of it. If money and food are vigorously recruited, and there is no shortage of young people, why force the female relatives to fight for their lives on the battlefield? If it spreads, the lord may be criticized."

Shen Tang: "..."

Bai Su: "..."

Everyone: "..."

Luan Xin lowered his head and lowered his sense of presence.

It was said that this person was deliberately being sarcastic, but it was clear that he was sincere and he obviously truly believed that forcing female relatives to die on the battlefield was immoral. This made Bai Su unable to get angry even if he wanted to. He pressed his hand on the handle of the knife several times, tightening and loosening, and then loosening and tightening.

Bai Su took a deep breath.

Suppress the urge to kill someone on the spot.

"Who else thinks that?"

"We all think so! If you can't protect women and children, how can you live up to what you have learned over the years?" This man said seriously, with "A man should protect women" engraved on his face.

Bai Su's urge to draw his sword was even stronger.

"My soldiers don't need so-called protection!"

Seeing that she wanted to kill someone, Shen Tang knocked on the table with his finger, signaling the two of them to pay attention to the situation. Bai Su apologized and sat down, but the man still stood stubbornly, hoping that Shen Tang could take back the decision to annihilate humanity - sending a weak and weak woman to die on the battlefield. This kind of behavior should be despised!

"Your suggestion is very good, don't mention it again next time."

"Lord?" He looked shocked.

"You have been calling me my lord for several months, but you haven't discovered that your lord is a woman?" Shen Tang rubbed his temples and pointed at Bai Su, "General Bai is also a woman. You want to intercept her in front of her?" Her salary..."

My temper almost broke out early.

Qiu Cheng’s old subordinate: “…???”

Seeing their reactions, Shen Tang was also angry. Just because she doesn't have the proud breasts of Gong Xiqiu doesn't mean she's a woman. Isn't her face pretty enough?

One month later, spring plowing was successfully completed.

Shen Tang reorganized his troops.

He led 30,000 troops to join forces at Xingyang Road.

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In the previous chapter, I read that someone wanted to buy a keyboard. Shiigugu recommended Kezhi K75 or the new Z98, which are cost-effective.

I bought the pink colorful version for Shiitake, and PDD used Orchard Roll 355. The feel of the code is similar to that of a gold powder scroll.

Daryou's small sugar cube is a beautiful waste, too easy to touch accidentally, but the sky axis is really light and the trigger is sensitive. If you buy it from Xianyu, the brand new one is 350, and the PDD roll is also around 330.

RKH81 is actually okay, it also has a gasket structure, and the three-piece silencer set uses enough materials. If you buy PDD300, 288 is actually about the same, and mushrooms are still expensive. But its shape is not as good-looking as the K75, the shaft is TTC’s rainbow shaft, and the sound is softer than Kechi’s.

PS: I like to use the 75 configuration for mushroom code words, but if you need numeric keys, it is recommended to buy the 98 configuration.

PPS: Woohoo, the title serial number is wrong. I hope the editor can put it online tomorrow.