Steel Dynasty - Chapter 194

[Chapter 194 Post-War Meeting]

“Your Highness, many people are now renovating the villages. Do you want to take care of this matter?”

After the military funeral, the war in Cangzhou finally came to an end.

With the power of the great victory in Cangzhou, the remnants of the wealthy families in the six states were like mourning their heirs.

The militia team formed by the inspired common people had high morale and launched a campaign against the remnants of the wealthy families in the six states. Many remnants of the wealthy families hiding in the mountains and forests were eliminated under the encirclement and suppression of the militia and local defenders.

At the same time, the militiamen arrested Li Zheng, who once worked for the wealthy clan, and paraded him through the village, which threatened to completely destroy the foundation of the wealthy clan in the six states.

Now Xiao Ming is in the Governor’s Mansion. The governor of the Six Prefectures, Chang Shi, Pang Yukun, Zhan Xingchang, Niu Ben and other Qingzhou Army generals are all gathered here.

After the war ended, Xiao Ming felt that it was necessary to hold a summary meeting of the war in order to summarize the war into cases and lesson plans, and accumulate experience through practice, so that continuous progress can be made.

This question was raised by Pang Yukun, and it was exactly what the government offices in various states and counties had reported to him in the past few days.

“Fighting against the remnants of the wealthy families is not a treat, and there is no need to be gentle. On the contrary, attacking the wealthy families is a different kind of war. The common people have been oppressed by the wealthy families for so many years, and now they have finally turned around. They need to express their grievances, so that they can completely Clear out the restrictive thoughts left by the wealthy clan in their minds, so that the wealthy clan will no longer have a foothold,” Xiao Ming said to Pang Yukun.

After a pause, he continued: “So, not only can this matter not be stopped, but the people must also be encouraged to dig up the old accounts of the wealthy families and pull the wealthy families from prison to be criticized by the people. The government must cooperate with the people in this matter. Only in this way can the power of the wealthy family no longer appear in the fiefdom.”

Pang Yukun nodded and wrote down Xiao Ming’s words.

He actually agreed with Xiao Ming’s approach in this matter. Taking this opportunity, he must not let the wealthy clans resurrect. There should be no soil for the wealthy clans to survive in the six states, and the wealthy clans would become rats on the street, and everyone would beat them up.

After answering Pang Yukun’s question, Xiao Ming looked at Chen Wenlong and said: “At this critical moment, the Equipment Department was able to deliver the ammunition. This is also a great achievement and worthy of commendation. Let’s do this. You and your son will each receive a reward of one thousand taels of silver.”

Chen Wenlong and Chen Qi were overjoyed and bowed: “Thank you, Your Highness.”

Xiao Ming nodded, and then said: “Chen Qi, you have made a great contribution this time. Are you confused why the king doesn’t promote you?”

Chen Qi He has always been unkempt, because studying technology is also different from the world.

When Xiao Ming asked this, he answered truthfully and said, “Yes, Your Highness, I want to ask too, but my father won’t let me ask.”

Chen Wenlong really wanted to slap him to death at this time. How could this elm-knot understand? humble.

The others immediately laughed, but Chen Qi was straightforward and did not shy away from anything.

Xiao Ming likes Chen Qi’s character very much. After all, he used to do research, and he knows that this kind of person is simple-minded and only focuses on scientific research.

It was precisely because of this that he made Chen Wenlong his boss. After all, Chen Wenlong was much more experienced than him.

He said: “I won’t give you a promotion this time, but there is a big event for your Equipment Department.”

Chen Qi and Chen Wenlong suddenly looked expectant after hearing this.

Xiao Ming continued: “I am planning to establish a special military workshop. This military workshop will be responsible for the production and development of military weapons. Chen Qi, I am planning to hand over the management of this military workshop to you. What do you think? “

Like this?”

“Your Highness, is it true?” Chen Qi said excitedly. Since the artillery came out, Chen Qi has been obsessed with the production of this artillery. This is a challenging technology.

“Well, will I still lie to you? But taking over this military workshop will put a heavy burden on you. You will be responsible for the production and research and development of military weapons and equipment alone.” Xiao Ming said.

“Your Highness, this is no problem, but I want to take away the skilled craftsmen from the Equipment Department.” Chen Qi said.

The current surrounding environment did not allow Xiao Ming to develop the economy first and then the military, so after thinking for a while he decided to do both.

He nodded, “It’s up to you to choose this craftsman. You can take him away as you please, and you can also choose slaves as you wish.”

Chen Qi nodded excitedly upon hearing this.

Chen Wenlong looked worried, “Your Highness, now that Chen Qi is gone, what will happen to the Equipment Department?”

“Don’t worry about this. The military workshop is still under the management of the Equipment Department, it just has one more branch. At the same time, the functions of the Equipment Department will be increased again. “When the military workshop is established, a scientific research institute should be established, and outstanding students from Bowen College should be selected to be responsible for research in various technical aspects such as chemistry, physics, and equipment,” Xiao Ming said.

Chen Wenlong breathed a sigh of relief. By saying this, he was indirectly promoted to the two of them.

But the chemistry, physics, and equipment made him dizzy when he heard them. These were all things from Bowen College.

“As for the location of this scientific research institute, it should be located in Bowen College. Chen Qi, you are also one of the people in the scientific research institute.” Xiao Ming said without waiting for Chen Qi to ask.

Chen Qi was relieved when he heard this. There was no conflict between the military workshop and the scientific research institute. For example, Lu Tong’s gunpowder and artillery were complementary to each other.

The reason for such a restructuring was that Xiao Ming also suffered from a lack of ammunition in Cangzhou City.

In the past, the Equipment Department was like a hodgepodge, taking care of all technical matters.

Now Xiao Ming has completely refined the industrial classification, especially in the military industry, focusing on training. The scientific research institute has gathered many talents and will be responsible for the development of all aspects of industrial technology in the future.

When talking about the military workshop, Niu Ben and other generals showed approval. This shows that Xiao Ming attaches great importance to the army, and I am afraid that the army will also need to undergo some reforms.

Sure enough, after talking about the Equipment Department, Xiao Ming looked at Niu Ben, “I think you all have a deep understanding of the power of artillery in the war this time.”

Niu Ben and others nodded.

“So, in the future, the Qingzhou Army will be formed into an independent service called artillery. In order to equip more firearms in the future, I have decided to reform the army system. The army will be divided into squads, platoons, companies, battalions, regiments, and brigades. Divisions and armies are divided.”

After saying this, Niu Ben and others looked confused. They had never heard of these things.

The reason why Xiao Ming is reforming the army now is to equip the army with firearms in the future so that they can adapt in advance.

The reason why the army structure of Dayu’s governor, captain, colonel, centurion, commander, and corps commander was abandoned is because such an army cannot adapt to the future firearms force.

After all, the Qingzhou Army is now divided into cavalry, crossbowmen, sword and shieldmen, spearmen, etc., but in the future it will be all firearms.

Organizational structures such as squads, platoons, companies, etc. are more suitable for firearms operations.

(End of chapter)