The recruiting order issued by Liu Xin this time is different from that of previous years. This time he allocated the number of recruits to various counties. The total number of recruits this time reached more than 110,000. Among them, Jingxiang 9 counties and Ba counties, The total number of recruits in the second county of Zangshan is more than 10,000, and the average number of people in each county is no more than 1,000. Even the most populous county of Xiangyang has only two thousand recruits, while the county with the smallest population only receives 800 places. Correspondingly, the total number of recruits allocated by the four counties of Yingchuan, Qianwei, Shu County, and Guanghan reached 100,000. Among them, due to the large number of refugees coming from Luoyang south, Yingchuan, Qianwei, Shu County, and Guanghan Relief by soldiers is Liu Xin’s common method, so the number of recruits allocated to Yingchuan has reached 40,000.
In addition to the demographic factor, Liu Xin has realized that if he wants to compete for the world, he must change the geographical composition of the army to prevent his army from being firmly marked as Jingzhou. The brand of the army, Liu Xin’s current goal is the entire Han Dynasty. His ideal army should also be a real Han army, and the soldiers should come from all corners of the country.
However, the recruitment process did not go smoothly. The people in Jingxiang Nine County, Ba County, and Zangdan County were very willing to join the army. In addition, the number of recruits was very small, so they were all recruited in just one day. Yingchuan was more profoundly influenced by Jingzhou, and the people were very enthusiastic in applying for it. It took only three days for 40,000 people. However, after three days, Qianwei, Shujun, and Guanghan responded very few. Yingchuan and Jingzhou is adjacent, and the people there are not much different from Jingzhou people. Without the participation of a large number of young people from Xichuan, Liu Xin’s desire to change the composition of the army would still be difficult to realize.
Seeing Liu Xin holding the injured arm with a frown, Ma Yun patiently persuaded him: "My husband, don't take things too hastily. Those places have just been attached, and people's hearts are still unstable. If you want to recruit a lot of soldiers, it is natural. It’s more difficult. Chen Gong has already started household registration in Shu County, Qianwei, and Guanghan. It is estimated that it will take about three months to complete all of it. If it doesn’t work, we will wait for the household registration in the spring of next year."
Liu Xin sighed and said, "I just don't want to take the road of forced conscription. It seems that we must first gain the people's support there. We must find ways to increase the people's sense of identification with us, but this cannot be achieved overnight."
Ma Yun thought for a while and said: "I have a way. Don't we publish the Dibao now? People like Huang Chengyan read the Dibao and understand the various policies of Jingzhou, so they can voluntarily accept it. Then why don't we publish a newspaper? Let’s do some publicity,"
"Newspaper," Ma Yun's thoughts were too advanced, and Liu Xin couldn't help being surprised.
Ma Yun said disdainfully: "What is this, there is no technical difficulty at all, the paper is ready-made, and there is no problem with movable type printing. As for the distribution, it is not expected to make money, it is just as a propaganda tool."
Liu Xin shook his head and said, "But nowadays, there are only a few educated people. Most people don't even know a word. Even if the newspaper is delivered to them, it's useless."
Ma Yun was already excited about her ability to have this genius-like vision. He ignored Liu Xin’s doubts and continued: “These are small sections. Publishing newspapers can not only publicize various policies, publicize Dahan’s bank, and publicize the concept of governance. It can also control public opinion, lest the scholastics say that you are a womanizer, alas, you are actually a womanizer."
Liu Xin couldn't help but said in a jealousy: "I'm so lustful, there is a big beautiful woman at home, who hasn't even touched it. It's almost better than Liu Xiahui."
Ma Yun said irritably, "That's not because you have a passion for sex and audacity..."
Liu Xin hurriedly stopped and said, "Go and go, we won't discuss this issue. Let's get back to business. I don't have any opinion on publishing a newspaper, but I don't know anything about it, so I can't help much."
Ma Yun’s style of acting has always been to do what he says, and never procrastinate. Just like setting up a bank and issuing bank notes, when Liu Xin said that she had no objection, a smile appeared on her face and said, “I didn’t have any. I am counting on how much you can help. After the newspaper is published, I will publicize our army in the first issue. Maybe your recruitment will go smoothly, and you don’t need to pay special attention to the funds. There is a Dahan Bank. With a strong backing, you can really do a lot of things now."
The entire Dahan Bank is now under the responsibility of Ma Yun. The development momentum has indeed been rapid in the past few months. The inventory of cash has exceeded 40 million taels. Papermaking and printing are the core secrets of the Institute. Dahan Bank’s bank notes are used Special papers and unique printing methods are impossible to obtain from the outside world. Therefore, such silver bills cannot be forged. In large transactions, the use of silver ingots not only need to identify the true and false, but also consider the color problem. If all copper coins are used, the quantity It’s amazing. In this way, the bank note becomes the safest and most convenient "currency" for large transactions, even though it is only a voucher, not a real currency.
Nowadays, there are more and more people who take real gold and silver to the Dahan Bank to exchange for silver bills. They have done so not only to be able to buy white porcelain, but also people engaged in various trades under Liu Xin’s jurisdiction. She is willing to accept silver bills. Under this circumstance, Ma Yun has quietly adjusted the ratio of issued silver bills to inventory cash from one to one to one to 1.5, which means that the number of silver bills issued has reached six Ten million taels, she can add 20 million taels of silver available funds out of thin air. Of course, this is the absolute secret of the Dahan Bank. Only a few people such as Liu Xin, Ma Yun, and Jushou know.
Of course, silver bills cannot be issued without restrictions. This requires a certain degree, otherwise, once the credit system collapses, it will never be turned back. The degree set by Ma Yun is one to two. When the scale is large enough, she can increase the distribution ratio again until it is close to one to two. This is also an important reason for her to publish newspapers and then promote the Dahan Bank through newspapers.
Sun Ce and others lived in Xiangyang for more than four months. Most of the hundreds of soldiers around him have adapted to life in Xiangyang and are reluctant to leave. After Han Dang stabbed Liu Xin, Sun Ce and Cheng Pu , Huang Gai, Zhu Zhi, and all the soldiers were under control. However, Liu Xin also knew that these ordinary soldiers were innocent. He specially asked them to ask for the opinions of these soldiers, and specifically asked those who wanted to stay in Xiangyang. Cai Hao made proper arrangements. Those who are willing to work in agriculture can lease land to them, and those who are willing to work in business can also ensure that they can find work to do. For those who do not want to stay in Xiangyang, they will go with Sun Ce.
When Sun Ce and others were released by Liu Xin, there were only more than 20 soldiers who were still following them. Sun Ce understood that his family was now down, and he could not force these soldiers to find a way out. However, because of Liu Xin arranged a way out for these soldiers, and his hatred for Liu Xin deepened. In fact, how did he know Liu Xin’s kindness in doing this
In the past four months in Xiangyang, all the expenses for food, clothing, housing and transportation of these people were borne by the prefecture and animal husbandry. Liu Xin knew that Sun Ce and the others had lost their site and had no income. If they left Xiangyang, there would be more than 100 people. It’s not that the current Sun Ce can’t afford it. At that time, let’s not say that these soldiers will continue to follow them. I am afraid that even their own lives will be a problem. That’s why Liu Xin will try his best to let Sun Ce do it. There are fewer people around, which relieves him of some burdens, and also gives him horses, carriages and a large bag of gold and silver when he leaves.
Liu Xin thought so thoughtful for them because Liu Xin still respected Sun Jian and his son in his heart. He felt that they were a generation of heroes, but Sun Ce did not appreciate him. He led a group of people out of Xiangyang City in despair, and did not leave in a hurry. Instead, they went to the outskirts to worship Sun Jian and Han Dang. Whether they were Sun Ce, Cheng Pu, Wu Shu, Wu Xian, they knew very well that they left Xiangyang this time and didn’t know that the year of the monkey would have the opportunity to come back here again.
Leaving the graves of Sun Jian and Han Dang, everyone was guarding the carriage and walking eastward. Cheng Pu couldn't help but say with emotion: "In the past, people often said that Liu Xin was greedy for money and lust. It was because of the castration of a party to make today. I only saw him shoot yesterday for the first time. The martial art is really unfathomable. Master, you stab him with a spear rashly, a bit reckless. You must know that with his lightning-fast stature, you will never be able to stab him. Fortunately, he did not delve into it and let us go, otherwise he will wait for what else to see before the Lord under the Nine Springs."
Sun Ce shook his head and said: "It's a pity that the two ugly guys around him reacted too quickly, otherwise the shot would have taken his life. I missed this opportunity. I'm afraid no one in the world can hurt him anymore."
Huang Gai is also a master, so he saw it sincerely, and persuaded him: "Young master, don't regret it anymore. If your gun is not near, I am afraid he has already flashed aside. How can he hurt him? You should not be impulsive in the future. , Please think twice,"
Sun Ce shook his head and said, "You only know one, but you don't know the other. Liu Xin will never dodge with my shot, because he wants to block the woman behind. If Liu Xin gets out of the way, then the woman behind will die. Undoubtedly, otherwise, with Liu Xin's skill, how could Han Dang hurt him?"
Cheng Pu and Huang Gai were still puzzled, but Zhu Zhi sighed from the side: "The young master is right, but although this opportunity is good, it is not worth a pity. Liu Xin's masters are like clouds. If he is dead , I’m afraid none of us can escape,"
Speaking of this, Sun Ce and others bowed their heads unconsciously. Everyone knew in their hearts that they were left with these few people now, not to mention fighting against Liu Xin. Even a prince who came out could take them all down. What qualifications are there to talk about contending for the world and fulfilling Sun Jian’s last wish
Sun Ce and his entourage walked aimlessly into the dusk, and they have entered the boundary of Jiangxia, the former convenient is E County.
Zheng Shuang, the county magistrate of E County, received Liu Xin’s order in the morning and should try his best to provide convenience to Sun Ce and his entourage. Since turning to Liu Xin, Zheng Shuang’s days have become more comfortable day by day. Liu Xin’s words are now like an imperial decree to him. And Zheng Shuang didn’t know about Han Dang’s stabbing Liu Xin. He learned that Sun Ce and the others had arrived in E County.
Just after entering the post house to settle down, Wu Shu called Sun Ce into the room alone, and said in a deep voice, "Cer, you kneel down for me,"