Northern Dynasties Imperial Industry

In the evening, Yuwen introduced the details of today's parade, and Li Taicai was able to say goodbye and exit the camp tent. Under the guidance of the visitor, he walked to the camp designated by the Capital Water Administration Department.

The scale of this year's parade was larger than last year's. Yesterday, because he was in an anxious mood, Li Tai didn't pay much attention to it. Today, he walked among the camps and found that the camps were set up more closely and in greater numbers. At least there were more camps than last year. Nearly half.

He was quite busy in the past year, but because he did not directly participate in the reorganization of the township league and did not have time to pay attention to it, he did not know the progress of the reorganization of the township league.

However, last year there were still some states and counties that did not have people from their township groups participating in the parade, but this year even some states and counties with relatively unfamiliar names had a large number of people attending the parade.

For example, the Wuxiang County and Township Regiment commanded by Zhou Changming participated in the river defense this year. Last year, the number of soldiers was only more than 1,600, but this year it was expanded to 3,000. The additional soldiers were mainly from Longyou last year. The Di tribe moved inland to Huazhou.

As for Jingzhao County, where Li Tai's cousin Cui Quan is ruling, last year the number of armed forces was just over 2,000, but this year the number has increased sharply to nearly 7,000.

Although there has been a significant improvement in the number of troops, there are also many problems exposed. The camps are quite chaotic, and soldiers can be seen wandering out of the camps from time to time. There is almost no security between the camps.

The equipment and equipment of these newly added state, county and township regiments are also in a mess. Last year, everyone was given a piece of black cloth to mark them uniformly, but this year there is no such mark.

The armed men of the rural regiments were mostly wearing fashionable clothes, and they were not even the common hakama-pleated military uniforms. They were dressed in various styles. They looked like they had no military appearance at all, but looked like rogues hanging out in the village.

Li Tai was still wearing the old brocade robe that Yu Wentai had given him yesterday. He was quite decently dressed, but he did not have many followers. After walking some distance between the camps, he was followed by a small group of soldiers who did not know where they came from.

These people had fierce looks in their eyes and talked in low voices. It seemed that they planned to hit Li Tailai with a stick and take off his robe and sword when they reached a remote corner. It wasn't until the visitor summoned an entourage of soldiers patrolling the camp to escort them that they gradually dispersed.

This really only focused on quantity but not on quality. Seeing the appearance of the troops in the camp, Li Tai was worried about bombing the camp in the middle of the parade.

No wonder Yu Wentai said before that he would not arrange field hunting after the parade this year. It was also because he was worried that he would be injured if he took too big a step. With such military appearance and discipline, after the parade, these people can return home without any commotion, so I'm lucky, I really don't dare to go on a safari anymore.

This year's grand reading was rashly expanded in scale. Although it was a bit self-defeating and exceeded Bafu's ability to bear, it was not entirely a bad thing. At least it proves that the people's power is available, and such large-scale recruitment can be carried out when encountering critical situations, and it can be done with confidence.

Next, the recruitment and expansion of soldiers can be relatively conservative, but military organization and management need to be strengthened.

But this is not something Li Tai needs to worry about. He will be very busy next, not only coordinating the construction of canals from Luoshui to Kulichuan, but also choosing the location for the defense city to start building, and recruiting soldiers to expand his troops.

The boss showed a rare act of generosity this time, allocating all the spoils from Bai Yushan's battle to him, but other than that, there should be no more funding.

Building cities and repairing canals are matters that require large investments. Li Tai also needs to be more attentive in order to turn this empty promise into actual expansion of power.

Fortunately, at least there is no need to make any other plans in terms of labor. Those thousands of Jihu prisoners are the best consumables. It was fun to destroy people's livelihood in the area before, but now of course we have to use them to rebuild it. If you come out to hang out, you will always have to pay back.

Li Tai was thinking in his mind as he walked forward. It wasn't until he heard the collision of ice floes in the river that he suddenly realized that he was almost at the bank of Luoshui River and asked curiously: "The Dushui camp is located on the riverside?"

After hearing the words, the visitor nodded awkwardly and explained: "There are many troops this autumn, and the previously regulated camps are not enough, so we can only expand outwards..."

Li Tai's face suddenly darkened when he heard this explanation. If you expand, you will expand, but what do you mean by increasing my subordinates?

It is now the beginning of winter, and the weather is already quite cold. Luoshui has not yet completely frozen, and the riverside is doubly wet and cold. Even after a whole day, there is still a thick layer of frost in the shade of Piyuan.

The camp of the Dushui Administrative Office was arranged in a depression not far from the river bank. There were trees in the south to block the sun. There were few tents and other rations, and the few isolated tents looked shabby.

Everyone in the camp also noticed Li Tai's arrival. Wu Jingyi and other people who stayed behind came forward to welcome him, clasping their fists with joy on their faces and saying: "I'm finally back from work. Everyone heard about this great achievement..."

Li Tai waved his hand to stop everyone's flattery, pointed at the few simple tents and frowned: "Don't you know that it's cold, or that there are no tents in the warehouse to spare? How can you work with peace of mind in such a frugal and cold camp?"

"At the beginning of the Grand Parade, the administration and horses were insufficient and the judgment was bad. They were not allowed to stay close to them. The supplies in the warehouse were also requisitioned. It is better to use the nearby facilities to camp here..."

Seeing that Li Tai's expression was somewhat unkind, Pei Hong, who was in charge of administrative matters, quickly stepped forward and bowed his head.

Before Li Tai could speak after hearing this, the visitor hurriedly came forward and whispered: "Please wait for a moment, Li Tai. I will immediately return to the camp to ask if there is any free space, and move all the staff as soon as possible." Within.”

"The people in charge of the Taiwan government made this arrangement because they thought they had the evidence and didn't bother to pay a visit."

Li Tai felt angry in his heart, but he did not take it out on the visitor. He waved his hand to signal him to leave. He walked into the camp and took a look around. He found that the bunks inside were also very simple and it was equally cold inside and outside the tent. , only some freshly cut firewood was piled in a corner, probably enough for cooking but not enough for heating.

"How did you get through these days?"

After walking out of the camp, Li Tai looked at the more than 30 watermen present and asked.

Everyone nodded after hearing this, and Wu Jingyi stepped forward and sighed: "Shortly after Master Lang left with his troops, a certain class escorted a batch of goods to Baishui. They first set up camp next to the stables on the plateau and built a furnace. . After the officials from the Taiwan government arrived, they were blamed for the lack of horses and they were driven down to the Piyuan and left there to be used. The tents, coal materials, etc. were also requisitioned..."

When Li Tai heard this, he snorted coldly, knowing that it must be some people in the Taifu who were accustomed to following the enemy and using chicken feathers as arrows, or they felt that he was going to lose power in the Taifu, so they made things difficult for his subordinates like this.

They failed to provide enough war horses. They were indeed derelict in their duties. In addition, his safety in northern Shaanxi was uncertain before. In order to avoid causing trouble, the subordinates could only swallow their anger.

The warmth and coldness of human relationships, the joys and sorrows of others, are sometimes so realistic.

So when he gains power, Li Tai has to regain his prestige. The parade is not over yet, and it is not suitable to rush into the camp to hold accountable and make noise. After thinking for a while, Li Tai ordered: "Dismantle this tent, and follow me to Baishui Village to stay overnight!"

"But there was an order in advance that we were not allowed to leave the camp without authorization..."

After hearing this, Pei Hong whispered worriedly.

"Whoever dares to hold him accountable based on this, let him come before me and speak!"

Li Tai snorted again, he went through life and death in northern Shaanxi, and when he came back, he made Daxingtai so cheerful. Is it just to squat on the river bank and blow the cold wind?

With Li Tai's support, everyone's ambition returned and the tents were quickly dismantled. The troops who were originally placed elsewhere also came here to meet up, as well as Lu Yan and others who had returned to report the news before. The group headed towards Baishui Manor in a mighty manner.

Not long after Li Tai and his party left, another Taiwan government official led several carriages to come here. The carriages were loaded with a lot of tents, sleeping accommodation and food and supplies. But when they arrived, there were only some traces of the camp, but all the people and horses were gone.

Seeing this scene, several Taiwan government officials became a little panicked. While arranging personnel to catch up along the traces left by Li Tai and others, they hurriedly returned to the camp to report.

"Disappeared? This Li Boshan is getting more and more arrogant. He dared to disobey the ban and travel without authorization during the parade!"

The Taifu official who was responsible for the placement of various departments in the camp was named Huangfu Fan. He was in his thirties. When he heard the reports from his subordinates, he looked angry. He immediately snorted coldly: "Put all the things back in the warehouse. He didn't tell me." If you leave, it’s up to you to decide what punishment you will receive, no need to ask anymore!”

Early the next morning, the Grand Parade continued. During breakfast, Yu Wentai ordered: "I order Li Boshan to attend the Grand Parade together today."

After making this order, he continued to eat, but when he was about to leave the camp after the meal, he still didn't see Li Tai coming. The messenger looked frightened and went into the prelude and announced: "Daxingtai, Li and Li are missing." Already..."

"Gone? What happened?"

Yuwentai frowned after hearing this. Huangfufan, a subordinate officer who had been waiting for an opportunity, saw this and hurriedly came forward and reported: "Yesterday, my envoy went to deliver all the things for the camp, but the Dushui camp was already empty. See you The reporter said that after Li Cheng entered the camp yesterday, because he was tired of sleeping in the wilderness, he led his troops to go out and look for accommodation elsewhere..."

When Yu Wentai heard this, his brows furrowed deeper and he snorted coldly: "In the past, a small number of people traveled through the cold and desolate countryside and defeated tens of thousands of thieves. How could Boshan just be greedy for comfort and enjoyment! The parade lasted for several days, and the camp Things are not yet sufficient, and those in charge are not well-organized, so they should reflect on themselves.”

After saying this, he rode out of the camp. But Huangfu Fan froze in place. After a while, a cold wind passed by, and he suddenly shivered, and then he realized that many of his colleagues around him were looking at him with strange eyes.

"Li Boshan and his young spirit are now being used outside, and their duties are not related to each other. Why should Brother Huangfu touch him so easily?"

Seeing that Huangfu Fan was embarrassed and independent, a Taiwan government official who was usually friendly with him stepped forward and sighed: "Everyone has a way to be independent, and this disciple is not known for his age. If something happens, you should avoid it!"