Outside the city of Luoyang is a large area of military camps. However, most of the barracks were already empty.

After expelling a large number of Kwantung coalition forces. The Fifth Infantry Division of the Republican Army was stationed at Bishui Pass. They will completely keep the Kwantung coalition forces out of the pass.

And for a large number of militias. They were meant to be temporary conscripts. Many people lose interest in war after experiencing it.

For example, a large number of militia infantry regiments formed by the citizens of Luoyang, they are okay for defensive operations, but they are simply not competent for more determined offensive operations. Not only that, but many militia members from the north also have a lot of other ideas, such as they want to go back to farming, or they have come to Luoyang and want to get some good things back. That way, they might get something better.

Their fighting spirit suddenly dispersed a lot as the pressure decreased.

Shangwu also understands this. In fact, Shang Wu considered more practically, that is, their military expenses could not support their presence with more troops. For example, Luoyang established more than 15 militia infantry regiments at once. In the north, Hanoi, the number of infantry regiments provided to the militia was as high as twenty-two, of which a staggering seventeen had been formed.

If you continue to maintain such a large number of people, the burden will be very large. Moreover, it is also extremely bad for the economy, you know, conscription means a large number of young laborers into the army. This is a very high pressure on the labor force that has been transferred from the social economy, and in such a situation, no one can withstand such a situation. As a result, Shang Wu naturally disbanded most of the militia infantry regiments.

Therefore, the military camp outside Luoyang City was empty. Most of them were disbanded on the spot. A lot of people get what they want, land, tax exemptions. Pay. In short, many people get the benefits they want. And the IRA can now reduce their military spending. Maintaining such a large number of troops is too dangerous for the Republican Army's finances.

But not all of them are going to be disbanded. For some well-behaved officers, non-commissioned officers, the IRA must also have a value to continue to retain. Most of the officers and non-commissioned officers were retained. Some of them are also recommended to study at military academies. In order to train new military personnel.

"Don't be too inhibited, we can be friends and have a good chat with each other. There is no chief here. Zhang Liao sat down and said to Gao Shun. Gao Shun was a little panicked. But soon regained his composure. target

In this operation, Gao Shun performed very well, and the third infantry battalion led by him, with a strength of 500 people, opened the gap in the attack. And then, at a faster pace, at a smaller cost, seven people were killed. They plunged directly into the back of the Kwantung coalition forces. Then attack the opponent's weakened flank. They boldly made detours, outflanked, and constantly attacked the enemy's flanks, and as a result, they captured more than 5,000 prisoners of war at the cost of 500 men, not counting the large number of people they had captured.

Because the combat exploits are particularly prominent. When Shang Wu found out, he gave special recognition to the 3rd Battalion and retained their unit number. At the same time, Gao Shun was rewarded. His rank was suddenly promoted to lieutenant colonel.

But want to improve it further. You still need to go to a military school to study before you can improve.

"You're doing a great job. I know you're an old officer. Zhang Liao said. Gao Shun was a little nervous when he heard this, because it meant that he might not be trusted.

"Me too, don't worry. Only old officers like you and me can play a greater role. The IRA is undergoing a military change, and what you're seeing may be a change in weapons. But in fact, the change here is very big for officers. Zhang Liao said.

"You and I are both officers. Know how the war changes. Therefore, I recommend you to study at the military academy in Lijiazhuang. Then he went to the local staff as a staff officer. Then learn more. in order to play a greater role. Zhang Liao said. This is the general IRA path to advancement. For higher-ranking officers, not only front-line combat experience is required, but also experience in staff work. Because then there is a longer-term, higher-level way of thinking about all-out war.

"Why do you recommend me?" Gao Shun asked such a question puzzled.

"Because you are good enough, of course, not only this problem, but, there are also many factions within the Republican Army, and old officers like you and me, if you want to play a greater role, you must have greater talent to keep the current situation, maybe you should see it." Zhang Liao said.

"The republican army actually has its own factions, for example, those militia officers, most of them are born at the bottom of the people, and their grassroots command and combat ability is okay, but the republican army still has big shortcomings." Zhang Liao said.

"They may command a battalion at the maximum, but, command a regiment, command a larger military unit, an infantry division, or even a corps. Such talents, the Republican Army does not have. Zhang Liao said.

Gao Shun listened to what Zhang Liao said, and he personally had a great feeling about all this. The grassroots strength of the Republican Army is very strong, and they can mobilize more militias at once, but their military command ability is really poor.

Many people can command only a platoon, a company, and very few are able to command an infantry battalion.

During this offensive operation, many troops were disrupted. Some losses that could have been avoided were caused, and some commanders, out of their operational command posts, and they themselves went into operation with only one platoon. This happens constantly, and it is simply impossible to reverse it in a short period of time.

Although the Republican Army also had some officers who performed well, most of the operations were concentrated at the company level. Very few people are able to rise to higher units.

Perhaps, Zhang Liao is a special one. But this situation is constantly emerging.

Zhang Liao pointed out the biggest shortcomings of the Republican Army. The Republican Army is still unable to effectively complete the modern army. Their military looks much more formal on the surface, but in many areas it is still insufficient, and they need more far-sighted officers to strengthen it.

And those officers who came from military schools to enterprises are not yet able to reach this level, because most of them have just embraced this idea. Unable to be effectively deployed.

And most officers above the colonel level are unable to accomplish such a thing. Most of them were promoted from the grassroots level. Engage in tactical battles. They can be very advantageous. However, the scale of the war has become larger, and the shortcomings of the IRA in this regard have been extremely disadvantaged. Even, there could be an even bigger catastrophe.

Shang Wu was also well aware that Shang Wu was trying to achieve such a point through change, and in such a situation, they needed to develop a greater degree of military reform to accomplish it.

But it will take time. This gave an old officer like Zhang Liao a chance in the Republican Army.

Zhang Liao and Gao Shun belong to the same category of people, they are professional soldiers, as professional soldiers, they will have a greater degree of sensitivity to crises and the possibility of the development of future wars, and it is precisely under such an advantage that they hope to have greater development. This is an inevitable need for them, after all, this need will be very important to them.

They hope to be able to make some military men who are conducive to the development of history. And the IRA can provide such a platform.

It can be said that the Republican Army needs officers like them in the future, and soldiers like Zhang Liao also need a platform like the Republican Army, and both sides are mutual.

A largely favorable situation has been formed between the two.

Gao Shun nodded. He agreed with some of Zhang Liao's views. He planned to visit the Republican Army, after all, it was difficult for an officer like him to find a way out elsewhere. Dong Zhuo's army was almost completely lost, and they suddenly retreated into the pass and could not attack, as can be imagined. Their future situation may be very unfavorable.

And on the other hand. The IRA is gaining momentum, and in such a situation, they may have to choose this way.

Inside Luoyang City.

The populace was watching the new economic policies issued by the IRA. Tax exemption, a comprehensive tax exemption for business within three years, in order to stimulate the recovery of Luoyang as soon as possible. This situation surprised everyone.

In such a situation, their situation will reach a more favorable position.

The populace was happy, but they didn't know if the IRA would be able to do that.

Because in addition, there are many packages of plans, and the emergence of these plans will mobilize the development of the Republican Army in Luoyang to the greatest extent.

That's a lot of positives.

If it really goes according to such a plan. Luoyang will recover in a very short period of time, and in such a situation, it will form a great development advantage.

The people of Luoyang will be very happy with the favorable situation at any time, and in such a situation, they are full of hope.

The IRA is on the way to a greater degree of determination and to carry out a greater degree of reform. This reform is not only military, but also a series of economic reforms.

Inside the Cao Jun barracks.

"It seems that we are going to reform it too. Comprehensive reforms. Cao Cao saw Luoyang's package and said.

The Republican Army's determination exceeded Cao Cao's expectations, and he felt that they must also have that determination.