Gao Mingheng was a traditional Ming official, and he couldn't understand Zhou Xian. After thinking about it carefully, he felt that this was a little sorry for the big outdoors who borrowed money and grain, and he did not have any major mistakes. He finally reluctantly agreed. He reached an agreement with Zhou Xian, and Zhou Xian sent someone to take charge of the military affairs in Yizhou, while he was the one who decided to make the appointment of political affairs and officials.

Zhou Xian had no objection to this. Li Zhongyin was promoted from judge to Tongzhi and temporarily served as the governor. Zhao Qin was promoted to Yizhou garrison and temporarily retained in Yizhou.

Chen Feng walked into the room and held a porcelain bowl in his hand, "Second Young Master, drink a bowl of chicken soup to wake up the bar!"

Zhou Xian took it and took a sip and said, "You cooked it? It tastes pretty good."

Chen Feng said: "How could I do this? Gao Futai sent two maids over and asked them to serve your daily life. I knew you were drunk, so I asked them to make some chicken soup."

Zhou Xian nodded and said to Chen Feng: "Don't be here either. Go and call Tan Shimai, Zhao Qin, and Zhou Tai and others here."

Chen Fengqi said: "At this time? They are probably already asleep!"

Zhou Xian said: "I don't want to argue with them either, but we will go to Linqu tomorrow. We have to explain some things to them."

In fact, not long after, Tan Shimai rushed over. Zhao Qin was outside the city and took a long time to come. Although he won this battle, there were many things to deal with, whether it was Tan Shimai or Zhao Qin. When Zhou Xian summoned them, they were still busy, and when he heard it, they rushed over.

Zhou Xian turned his head and said to Chen Feng: "Where is Zhou Tai? Others!"

Chen Feng said: "Young Master has drunk too much and can't wake him up, so he didn't ask him to come."

Zhou Xian nodded with a wry smile, "It's okay, there's nothing big, anyway, it's okay to wake up tomorrow and tell him. Shimai, I will lead all the cavalry to Linqu tomorrow, and you will go to Tai'an in three days. Although Wang Jun surrendered, he has been a thief for many years and is difficult to determine his temperament. It's hard for me to estimate the situation ahead. After you enter Tai'an, if he betrays again, you don't have to be polite and beat him hard. But if he raises the Ming flag, even if he asks to retain his troops, he will first agree and try not to conflict with him. You can't alienate him too much, but you can't completely believe him. You must be sure of this."

Talked, Mai bowed and said, "I understand."

Zhou Xian continued: "You now have four thousand-man teams of war soldiers, and the auxiliary soldiers are only more than 5,000, and the troops are insufficient. You have to use these three days to recruit those willing to join the army from the people of Yizhou or the captured thief army, and replenish the troops to 8,000 before leaving the army. This is different from Denglai. Our army has not established a favor and it may be much more difficult to recruit soldiers. This account records the money and food promised by the gentry of Yizhou. Tomorrow, some people should lent them out. No matter how many, I will leave them for you. Shimai, you can directly use them for recruiting soldiers."

When talking, Mai said, "Thank you, Governor."

Zhou Xian nodded, "There are about 800 horses left in the city, and I will give you all first. In the past, General Gao Yi said that at least 400 cavalry should be assigned to the first battalion. Only when the two cooperate with each other can they achieve good results. But from the beginning to the end, the horses were still insufficient. Even the Zhi and Xin Battalions at the forefront had only one hundred cavalrymen, and they were mostly used as scouts and whistle cavalry. The three governments in Shandong and East China have implemented horse administration. Although they are now absent, there are still many horses. I will give you all these horses, and the Ren Battalion will first implement this policy, so that I can see how effective it is. Remember, this time I don’t ask you to make a lot of contribution, but I must not let southern Shandong become an obstacle to my army’s advance westward."

Tan Shimai looked shocked, then he looked happy, "Mr. Governor, I understand. My subordinates will do their best to help the Supervisor stabilize Shandong. They will never let this side prevent our army from defeating Liu Zeqing."

Zhou Xian nodded slightly and turned to Zhao Qin and said, "In a few days, our army's food and equipment will be transported to Yizhou. Soon after, this place will become the rear of our army's westward advance. But at the same time, Xuzhou has fallen into Sun Kewang's hands. Although its main force is still in Yangzhou and there are not many troops on the north side, it cannot be ignored. Once a war occurs, Yizhou will instantly change from the rear to the front line. Moreover, Li Zicheng's army is in Jining on the west side. Zhao Qin, you have been working with Yizhou for more than two months and are familiar with the situation here. I will leave you here, and you must do two things for me. One is to beware of the possibility of thieves coming from the south and from the west, and the other is to give me a stable Yizhou."

Yizhou is located on the southeast side of Yanzhou, adjacent to Pizhou in the south and Jining in the west. If Zhou Xian had enough troops, he would immediately go south to seize the wealthy Xuzhou before Sun Kewang gained a foothold in Xuzhou. Or directly send troops to Jining and rush the rebel army to the west bank of the canal. But at present, he can't afford to offend both sides for the time being. He could only lay a nail in Yizhou first and then make a decision after pacifying Liu Zeqing. He was unwilling to go to war with them, but they might not be like this.

Zhao Qin said: "Can you recruit soldiers in Yizhou?"

Zhou Xian nodded and smiled, "Of course it is possible. Whether it is the money and food left by Shimai's recruitment or the weapons and grass that will be transported there in the future, you can freely control it. By the way, you must implement the fields I promised by those prisoners. In addition, once local people hear about this, they will definitely flock to you. We must not refuse anyone, and we must not favor one or the other."

Zhao Qin's face changed slightly, "Master General, the key is where can we get so many fields to divide!"

Zhou Xian said: "It's true. But if we use the land that belongs to those princes, who are unowned due to war, and those rich gentry, to at least solve the problems of most people. As for the remaining people, we can arrange for them to help transport food and grass, let them join the army, or do some other chores. Aren't we going to recruit a large number of soldiers? This just solves the problem of soldiers."

Zhao Qin said in a difficult face: "General, I can be responsible for military affairs. But what about these government affairs?"

Zhou Xian waved his hand and said, "You don't have to worry about this. I have sent someone to invite Mr. Wan to come. He will handle these things as the governor of Yizhou. All you have to do is to divide the 300,000 acres of land belonging to King Heng first and comfort the more than 10,000 prisoners. Uh! By the way, you asked you to send a book to the city. What is the wish of those prisoners? Are you willing to stay?"

Zhao Qin suddenly smiled and said, "Master General, you don't know. When it comes to dividing the land, all of them were anxious and red, fearing that they would be snatched by others from a step further. They were anxious and panic and in a mess. At the beginning, they transferred five books and books at all, but in the end they added ten to barely enough. I see, at least nine out of the ten people are willing to stay."
Chapter completed!