Wang Can stayed in the Academy of Sciences for a few hours, discussing with Mo Yan, Ma Jun and others about the future development of the Academy of Sciences, as well as the production of new giant crossbows, as well as improved gunpowder and other things, and finally left the Academy of Sciences satisfied. （_）

After that, Wang Can went to the Medical College, the Academy of Literature, and the Academy of Martial Arts, and successively visited Hua Tuo, Zhang Zhongjing, Sima Hui, Pang Degong, Tong Yuan, Deng Zhan, Wang Yue and other important figures of the older generation.

It took a few days to make this trip.

On the last trip, Wang Can met Zuo Ci and Yu Ji and others, and he successfully completed everything.

On the way, the carriage was driving and was returning to the palace.

Wang Can sat cross-legged in the carriage, closing his eyes and recuperating. Suddenly, he opened his eyes, lifted the curtain hanging on the carriage window, and shouted softly: "Shanjun, come to the carriage, I have something to ask you!" ”

"Xi Yuyu!"

The horses that were pulling the carriage neighed a few times and stopped.

Dian Wei knew Wang Can's character, and did not refuse, directly reined in the reins of the horse, turned over and dismounted, and sat down in the carriage.

This guy is three or five thick, with a round waist and broad shoulders, and he looks like a hill in the carriage. Fortunately, Wang Can's carriage was spacious enough, otherwise the two of them would be crowded when they sat in it. Dian Wei grinned, clasped his fists and said, "Lord, you called the last general into the carriage, is there anything wrong?" ”

Wang Can opened his mouth and asked, "Shanjun, what do you say Zhou Cang should arrange?" ”

Zhou Cang?

When Dian Wei heard this, he was stunned, and he was a little confused.

He said suspiciously: "Lord, Zhou Cang is in good health, the last general met him yesterday, see him training soldiers in the school field, he is in good health, what is there to arrange." ”

As soon as Dian Wei spoke, Wang Can was depressed.

This guy didn't understand what Wang Can meant, so he opened his mouth and talked nonsense.

Wang Can was very depressed in his heart, so he had to say carefully: "I know that Zhou Cang is in good health, and I also know that Zhou Cang trains soldiers in the military camp. But Zhou Cang is different from you, you are strong in martial arts, and you have been following me to fight in the east and west, and you can also kill the flag and kill the enemy for meritorious service. Although Zhou Cang's martial arts are good, they are far from Zhang Ren, Zhang Xiu, Lu Meng, Huang Zhong and others, and Zhou Cang's military talent is also limited, so he can't defend one side like Zhang Liao and Zhao Yun. Zhou Cang's ability is not up or down, and it is very difficult to arrange, this is what I want to say, understand? ”

Dian Wei nodded heavily, understanding Wang Can's thoughts.

Zhou Cang was the first to follow Wang Can, and Wang Can was unwilling to watch Zhou Cang fall silent.

In other words, other generals in the army must be selected according to the survival rules of the fittest in the army. But the relationship between Zhou Cang and Wang Can is not ordinary, especially Pei Yuanshao's death for Wang Can, which made Wang Can have one less person to follow at the earliest, which made Wang Can attach great importance to the arrangement of Zhou Cang.

Dian Wei thought about it, and finally shook his head.

He is a big old man, and after thinking about it for a long time, he still has no solution.

Wang Can looked at Dian Wei's appearance and smiled. In fact, he didn't plan to let Dian Wei come up with a specific solution, he just asked Dian Wei to be a listener.

Suddenly, Dian Wei said: "My lord, the last general has thought of an idea. ”

Wang Can was immediately overjoyed, and hurriedly said: "I have come up with a way, let's hear it." ”

Dian Wei said quickly: "Since Zhou Cang is not easy to arrange, let Zhou Cang train his troops." Anyway, Zhou Cang is also in his thirties, so it's okay to let him be in charge of military training! ”

Training!!

Wang Can muttered and thought carefully.

He shook his head first, because the matter of military training is too ordinary, if he directly asks Zhou Cang to train the army, it is almost the same as exile, why not take Zhou Cang with him to fight on the battlefield? In this way, it is better than training! But Wang Can thought about it carefully, but felt that this method was feasible, as long as it was slightly modified.

At this time, Dian Wei continued: "My lord, if you really can't do it, put it in the Martial Academy, and let Zhou Cang teach the students of the Martial Academy. ”

Wang Can shook his head and said firmly: "No need, just train the army!" ”

At this moment, Dian Wei was stunned.

Training?

He just said it casually, but he didn't expect Wang Can to take it seriously.

Dian Wei suddenly felt sorry for Zhou Cang, and wanted to persuade Wang Can, but he heard Wang Can say: "Shanjun, you don't need to say much, I have my own opinions." For Zhou Cang's arrangement, I won't let me be wronged, don't worry. ”

There was nothing to say all the way, and after Wang Can returned to the palace, he immediately sent someone to inform Zhou Cang to meet him.

In the side hall, Wang Can was dressed very casually, not in formal court clothes.

"Boom! Boom! ”

The sound of steady footsteps came from outside the side hall, and Zhou Cang quickly walked into the main hall, respectfully bowed to Wang Can, and bowed: "The last general Zhou Cang, meet the lord!" ”

Wang Can waved his hand and motioned for Zhou Cang to sit down, and said, "Sit, I'm looking for you this time, and I have something to discuss with you." ”

Zhou Cang hugged his fists and said: "Please make it public!" ”

Wang Can organized the language and said slowly: "I came to you because it was about your position. With the expansion of power and the increase of civil and military officials, your role has gradually weakened, and you are rarely the main general in leading troops in battle. I know you're worried about being marginalized, so you're working hard to train your soldiers and train your martial arts. I can understand your thoughts, and I know that you have concerns in your heart, so I brought you here today and talked about it properly. ”

When Zhou Cang heard this, he immediately felt very uneasy.

Wang Can is the overlord of one side, but now he is talking to him about these things, which makes Zhou Cang very worried.

Although Wang Can cared about Zhou Cang, Zhou Cang felt that it was unbearable.

The disparity in status between the two sides made Zhou Cang so uneasy.

He stood up hurriedly, walked quickly to the center of the main hall, knelt on the ground with a plop, and said loudly: "Lord, the last general, like Pei Yuanshao, will be loyal to the lord in this life and serve the lord. Even if the ability of the last general is insufficient, the last general still has the ability to be a little late, has a lot of blood, and has a loyal heart, can go into battle to kill the enemy for the lord, and can die for the lord! ”

said something that made Wang Can feel very uncomfortable in his heart.

Zhou Cang and Pei Yuanshao were the earliest people who followed him, and they were also the people who were absolutely loyal to him.

Now, however, there is one less.

We must share the weal and suffering together, and we must share the blessings together!

Wang Can stood up from his seat, strode to Zhou Cang's side, slowly squatted down, stretched out his hands to help Zhou Cang, and said sincerely: "Zhou Cang, you and Lao Pei are loyal, I understand, I understand!" ”

Zhou Cang immediately said: "In this case, please let the last general stay in the army!" ”

In fact, what Zhou Cang was afraid of was that Wang Can would transfer him out of the army and become idle. Although this is to let Zhou Cang enjoy the glory and wealth, what Zhou Cang wants is not a comfortable life, but to be able to exert his energy, which is Zhou Cang's heart.

Wang Can took Zhou Cang's hand, nodded and said, "Don't worry, you are still working in the army and have something to do." ”

"Whew! Call! ”

Zhou Cangchang breathed a sigh of relief, and then relaxed. He rubbed his sour eyes and said, "Lord, the last general was a little excited just now, please forgive me." ”

Wang Can waved his hand and said with a smile: "Sit down, let's talk about this matter." ”

Zhou Cang returned to his seat and said, "Please speak clearly!" ”

Wang Can said unhurriedly: "You are the earliest person to follow me, I can rest assured that you will do things." From this day forward, I will set up a separate veteran battalion in the army, with you as the commander-in-chief. Your task is to select elite veterans from the army who are over forty years old but not yet over fifty, and organize them all under your command. ”

Zhou Cang immediately asked, "Lord, what will the last general do after selecting the veterans?" ”

Wang Can replied: "Your task is to train new recruits and turn new recruits into veterans, which is also the origin of the name 'veteran battalion', so that they can transition from recruits to veterans. ”

In fact, it's similar to training for recruits after they join the military.

Recruits are trained by veterans and adapted to the environment.

Wang Can paused for a moment and continued: "The scope of the veteran barracks is very wide, and it will be established in various counties under my rule. You do things in Chengdu first, and after you have experience, you will spread outward in turn, and the final goal is that every county should have a veteran barracks, so that the veteran barracks can train new soldiers. It's also the solution to the survival of veterans and gives them something to do. ”

After hearing this, Zhou Cang immediately felt the pressure.

It's easy, easy to just set up a veteran barracks in Chengdu. But it's not just Chengdu, not only every county in Yizhou, but also Liangzhou, Nanyang, and the places that Wang Can will occupy later, there will be veteran barracks built. These things have to be dealt with by Zhou Cang, although it is not difficult, but it is not simple.

When this is done, it will be a stand-alone system.

As for Zhou Cang, he is the main general.

Zhou Cang said with some excitement: "Don't worry, the last general will definitely form an elite veteran battalion, and will definitely train the recruits into veterans, so that the newly recruited soldiers dare to fight and kill." ”

Wang Can said with a smile; "There is a long way to go, do things well!"

Zhou Cang clenched his fists and said: "Lord, the last general will retire!" ”

When Zhou Cang slowly walked outside the main hall, Wang Can's voice came out of the main hall, and he said very clearly and clearly: "Zhou Cang, although your ability is limited, you have to believe in yourself. You are the first person to follow me, I have fought with me, killed, and encountered failure. I remember all these things, and I keep them firmly in my heart, and I hope that you will let go of what you should do, and as long as I live for one day, I will definitely protect your glory and wealth for the rest of my life. ”

Zhou Cang heard Wang Can's words, did not look back, and continued to walk forward.

However, Zhou Cang's eyes were red and already moist.

When he strode out of the main hall, he looked up at the sky and muttered to himself: "Pei Heizi, our original decision was correct, we didn't follow the wrong person, you left too early." ”

PS: The fourth shift is completed, and the work is over. Sorry for the late update.