Since he has such power, of course Xu Xingxia has to use it to the extreme. Have the right not to use it, and it will be invalid when it expires! In the normal thousand-household office, there are only two deputy thousand-household, ten hundred-hundred, and 1,120 registered military households. However, Xu Xingxia is not prepared to abide by these dead rules at all. He can always make changes if he likes. Anyway, the wages of the thousands of households in Zhenshuo Fort were all paid by himself, and he didn't give any money and food at all. With Wu Haiming in charge of Zuotunwei, Xu Xingxia didn't expect to get assistance from above at all.

In fact, the development of Weizhenbao did not receive any help from above. From the very beginning, the relationship between him Xu Xingxia and his superiors was already very bad. The only source of funds for the development of Weizhenbao is the exchange of war achievements. This cannot be said to be a help, only a benefit that Weizhenbao deserves. If others are red-eyed, they can also exchange the head of the tartar. However, Fort Weizhen is different from Fort Zhenshuo. The development of Zhenshuo Fort relies solely on the realization of military achievements, but I am afraid that it will not work.

This time, Mo Yuegen went back in a gray manner, and it is estimated that most of the Tartar tribes will receive the news. In the short term, there should not be a large-scale Tartar south. Therefore, it should not be as easy for the white-clothed army to continue to gain combat achievements. If there is no war exploit to cash in the money, it is necessary to find ways to accumulate development funds from other channels. It is necessary to make use of Zhenshuobao's own human, geographical and natural advantages to create benefits.

Vaguely, Xu Xingxia had gradually figured out Huang Kezhang's intentions. Obviously, the trilateral governor directly appointed himself as the representative of Zhenshuo Fort, and it was not a sudden whim. He has his own unique considerations. He is not simply filling a hole, not feeling that Zhenshuo Fort lacks a thousand households, so he simply finds someone to replace him. He's exploring a new model, a model of self-sufficiency.

In fact, this model of self-sufficiency cannot be said to be new. When the Guards were first founded, they were self-sufficient, even with a slight surplus. It's just that after two hundred years of development, many things have changed their taste, which will lead to today's situation. If he can return to the previous way of self-sufficiency, he Huang Kezhang is definitely very good.

For Emperor Wanli's thoughts, Huang Kezhang can throw off Xu Xingxia Jiujie. When it comes to an official position like his, it is already clear what Emperor Wanli is most concerned about and what he desires the most. As long as you find a way to do what the emperor is most looking forward to doing, it will be just a word from the emperor when you enter the cabinet to pay homage to the prime minister in the future. What was the most desired thing for the Wanli Emperor? Throwing off the heavy burden of the guard is definitely one of them!

As the governor of the three sides, Huang Kezhang ruled over four military towns and had hundreds of thousands of guards and soldiers. In addition to Liaodong and Jizhen, the burden on the guards here is the heaviest, and it costs the country a lot of money and food every year. If he can take the lead in solving the burden of money and food for these four military towns, Emperor Wanli can't even ignore him.

Especially this year, the situation in the Liaodong region is not very good, and the guy named Nurhachi actually claimed the establishment of the Dajin Kingdom, which more or less annoyed Emperor Wanli. A wild man in the deep mountains and old forests actually dared to call Wang Liguo, which was simply blatant contempt for the Ming Dynasty. No matter how good Emperor Wanli's temper is, he doesn't want to use a knife or a gun, he wants this face. Huang Kezhang estimated that in the next few years, Liaodong is afraid that it will make a big move.

Together with the war in Liaodong, a large amount of the country's money and grain will inevitably be tilted to the towns in the northeast, giving priority to ensuring the needs of the front line. As the rear, the money and grain of the four towns in the northwest will naturally be affected. At that time, the four towns in the northwest will not only have to send elite troops to support the operation in Liaodong, but may also have to draw money and food to support the front line. In this way, it will be difficult to maintain the stability of the four towns in the northwest. If there is no food to eat, fools will rise up and rebel!

Since it is impossible for the imperial court to count on it, it can only count on itself, and only hope that the four towns in the northwest can support themselves. Huang Kezhang hopes to start from within the Weisuo Army to see if there is any possibility of reform, or whether there is more potential to be tapped. The situation is critical, and no matter how difficult it is, it must be implemented. Just when Mo Yuegen attacked, something big happened in Ningxia Town, and there was a vacancy for a thousand households. He immediately set his eyes on Xu Xingxia.

As the governor of the three sides, it is impossible for Huang Kezhang not to know about the military exploits sent by Xu Xingxia. It was impossible for him not to send someone to verify. Obviously, those Tartar heads are genuine. In this way, Xu Xingxia's name is listed here by the governor of the three sides. Otherwise, there are thousands of vacancies, and Huang Kezhang will not think of Xu Xingxia for the first time. Perhaps, this kid is a dark horse, and maybe he can bring something new to Ningxia Town.

Since Huang Kezhang has such a meaning, the Zhenshuo Fort Thousand Households under the command of Xu Xingxia must strive to be self-reliant, self-reliant, self-reliant, and have enough food and clothing. In any case, do not reach out to it. As long as this is done, it is estimated that the governors of the three sides, even the imperial court, and even the emperor, will notice. It would be even better if there was still a little surplus. If the imperial court wants to set an example, the reward for him must be the most generous.

It can be said that this is a huge challenge and a huge opportunity. If he can seize this opportunity, he Xu Xingxia will soon be promoted and become a master. Commanding affairs, commanding Tongzhi, Wei commanding envoys, and even commanding affairs, commanding Tongzhi, and commanding envoys. If he can't seize this opportunity, he can only be promoted slowly, or even stand still, and finally live his life without doing anything.

Speaking of salary, Xu Xingxia thought of the welfare of the white army again. The current white-clothed army can't just rely on a full meal to attract people. With the gradual improvement of the economic situation of various military families in Weizhenbao, the treatment of white-clothed soldiers also needs to be gradually improved. It is necessary to attract more outsiders to join the army, and it is also necessary to improve the treatment of white-clothed soldiers. Xu Xingxia preliminarily decided that each white-clothed sergeant would have an allowance of one or two silver per month in addition to food and clothing.

Since it is called an allowance, it means that it is not formal, but necessary. It is only a living allowance for the soldiers, which is paid by Xu Xingxia personally, and has nothing to do with other superiors. Whether it is the chief military officer's yamen, or the capital department's yamen, or the governor's yamen, they can't be asked. In exceptional circumstances, the allowance is subject to change. It may increase, it may decrease, and it may even be canceled. The amount of allowances may be completely different between the different branches of the White Army.

Xu Xingxia has always believed that relying solely on money cannot stimulate the combat effectiveness of the troops. A force that values only money, not a strong one. You have to talk about the price before you start a war, is it still like words? Of course, such a high level of faith cannot be achieved for the time being. All he could do was to ensure the basic living needs of the soldiers, and then inspire them to defend their relatives and their fields! In the world at that time, as long as this simple psychology was stimulated, the combat power was enough to sweep the world.

Zhang Quanfu said a little worriedly: "My lord, with the current number of white-clothed troops, they are guarding the two places separately, but I'm afraid it's not enough!" Fort Zhenshuo and Fort Weizhen were about fifty miles apart, and if the Tatar cavalry separated the two forts from the middle, we might have been more passive. ”

Xu Xingxia nodded and said slowly: "You're right, we must expand the army." ”

The current number of the white-clothed army, if you do not count the chariot battalion and artillery battalion, has only about 200 combat soldiers, and it is divided into four squads: the Xiao Cavalry Army, the Shooting Sound Army, the Tiger and Leopard Cavalry, and the Xiongqu Army. Even with the addition of logistics staff, there are less than 300 people. Obviously, such a force is stationed in one place, which is about the same, and if it is divided into two places, it will be more difficult. A hundred muskets will not be able to hold the fort.

Xu Xingxia turned his head to look at Liu Guangliang. The primary basis for the expansion of the armed forces is to have sufficient weapons and equipment. If you go to the battlefield with a burning stick, you will only be slaughtered. He wanted to know if the production of the moon gun was normal. As long as the production of the moon guns is normal, in October, it should be able to produce about 200 pieces, and it will be able to arm 200 people.

Liu Guangliang said in a low voice: "The moon gun is in normal production. ”

Xu Xingxia pondered for a moment, and said awe-inspiringly: "Since this is the case, the white-clothed army will expand by four squads!" The original four squads each transferred two gang leaders, captains and soldiers to build new shelves. The new squad leader will be the deputy commander of the original squad! Vacancies after redeployment are filled by new recruits. All units are stepping up the training of new recruits in order to form combat effectiveness as soon as possible! The tank battalion and artillery battalion structure remain unchanged! ”

As a thousand households in Ningxia Town, Xu Xingxia can legitimately have a team of 1,120 people, and of course he has to play it to the limit. Of course, the auxiliary combat units such as the tank battalion and the artillery battalion are not counted in the ranks of 1,120 people. Logistics service personnel are also not counted among the 1,120 people. These 1,120 people are all pure combat soldiers, and not a single place can be wasted.

Besides, the quota of 1,120 people in 1,000 households is actually not fixed. Some of the thousands of households in the Ming Dynasty were geographically very important, and the strength of the Weisuo army was also strengthened. A very small number of 1,000 households, the number of military households under its jurisdiction once reached 1,800. There is such a precedent, of course Xu Xingxia will not be polite. As long as there are enough manpower, material and financial resources, he even dares to expand a thousand households into a guard!

After a simple study, Xu Xingxia decided to set up four new squads, including the Dragon Cavalry, the Tiger Cavalry, the Leopard Cavalry, and the Wolf Cavalry, and the commanders were Xia Kewu, Liu Heng, Mao Shisan, and Zhang Feng. The number of soldiers in each squad is 50 people. Including the officers, it is more than 60 people. All four squads are equipped with the Moon Gun.

Money and food are not a problem, the problem is the right soldiers. After a large number of muskets were equipped, the quality of the soldiers of the white-clothed army had actually been greatly reduced. As long as they are normal people, can endure hardships, and can abide by discipline, they can become a member of the White Army. However, it is not very easy to recruit enough young and strong men.

The number of remnants of the army in Fort Weizhen was limited, and in addition to joining the White Clothes Army, they were also responsible for a lot of work in the craftsman's workshop. The strong men of Zhenshuo Fort were all taken away by the Tartars, and there were indeed not many people left. It is still a bit difficult for the white-clothed army to recruit more than 200 people at once. What's more, tank battalions and artillery battalions also need a large number of soldiers.

Chen Denglong suggested: "Lord Qianhu, I don't know about those fugitive military households......

After more than 200 years of development, the Ming Dynasty's guard system has been very decadent, and the land has been concentrated in the hands of senior officers, and lower-level officers and ordinary military households have lost their land, resulting in a large number of military households fleeing. In fact, a considerable number of military households registered in the yellow books of many thousand households do not exist. It seems that the 1,120 registered military households on the yellow book actually exist less than 800 at most.

The Ming Dynasty was very strict with the fugitive military households, and once they were caught, they had to tattoo words on their faces. If the circumstances are serious, they will even be beheaded for public display, killing chickens and monkeys. This has led to many fugitive military households hiding in different ways, preferring to die rather than return. In fact, the place where they are hiding is not very far away. With no money and no guides, how far can you go?

Roughly calculated, for every 1,000 households, there are several hundred military households, 10,000 households, and tens of thousands of military households, and tens of thousands of 10,000 households. That's a big number. Tens of thousands of military households, including their families, are more than 100,000 people. If this group can be attracted to Zhenshuo Fort, the labor force and military resources of the White Army will not need to worry at all.

Among the four towns in the northwest, the escape of military households in Ningxia Town is still relatively slight. In Yulin Town, Guyuan Town, Gansu Town and other places, the situation is even more serious. Some of the thousands of households even escaped more than half. If the fugitive military households of these military towns can also settle down in Zhenshuo Fort, it is not impossible to accumulate two or three hundred thousand people. The 3 million acres of land around the Montenegrin camp can fully accommodate a large number of people.

The only way to attract these fugitive military families is to absolve them of their past guilt and pardon them for their crimes of fleeing. No matter where they fled from or how long they have been on the run, as long as they come to the territory of Zhenshuo Fort, they will be given legal status and can start over. As for other preferential measures, they don't need a lot. These military households are already grateful to be able to have a safe place to settle.

Of course, in doing so, Xu Xingxia will definitely be under pressure. It is impossible for other health centers to tolerate such an act of taking in. The military households have all come to your Zhenshuo Fort, what should we do in the guard? You also connived at taking them in, didn't that encourage them to flee aggressively? With Zhenshuo Fort in existence, even military households who have nowhere to run will find a way to escape here! It is conceivable that they will definitely exert pressure, and even send people to ask Xu Xingxia to return those military households to them. If they don't get a satisfactory answer, they will definitely complain to the top.

(To be continued)