Ma Chao felt that it was imperative to build a heavy cavalry and a Roman-style legion.
First of all, the increase in the number of his troops made Ma Chao no longer able to endlessly expand his troops.
A high-quality elite force must be built, otherwise it will remain the same as before.
Although the combat effectiveness is indeed very strong, most of the big soldiers have no military discipline.
Whether they are attacking or retreating, they are in a fight to the end posture.
Secondly, the military reforms also met the requirements of these regular operations.
Among them, the strict military regulations and reward and punishment system, as well as the queue drills mandated by Ma Chao, vaguely coincided with the column combat tactics of the Roman legions.
Finally, there is the core reason: the elite military policy saves money.
On the premise of ensuring the combat effectiveness of the army and also improving it, the strategy of elite troops and simplicity is the best choice for emergencies.
Although it seems that it is more expensive to feed one heavy cavalry or medium infantry than several light cavalry or infantry.
But in fact, one heavy cavalry can kill dozens of light cavalry effortlessly in a normal battle; the same is true for heavy infantry.
Moreover, those who do not need to join the army can go back to engage in agricultural production, thus bringing prosperity to the entire county.
Furthermore, building elite soldiers and generals will also drive corresponding economic growth points.
This is really urgent for Ma Chao, who is so poor that he wants to cry.
"Young Master, my Lord used to run the army with benevolence, virtue and bravery, and he also followed the rule of virtue in the army.
His generals were all brothers, but the result was more defeats than victory.
Since the Young Master took over this army, he has been governed by law.
Army.
It is very consistent with the rules in the military book.
An incompetent general cannot defeat an uncontrolled army; a capable general cannot defeat an uncontrolled army.
He has mastered the key to improving the army's combat effectiveness."
Yang Fu followed Ma Chao while inspecting.
Looking at the army, he spoke.
The civil servants and generals behind Yang Fu all nodded in agreement.
"Of course, what Yishan said is reasonable, and the military manual says: If rewards and punishments are unclear, laws are not believed, gold is not kept, and drums are not advanced, even if there are millions of troops, it will be of no use."
Although Zhang Ji was a civil servant, he was very concerned about the art of war.
Tao Lue was also involved and said: "An army If the army is not governed by law, even if it is led by good generals, it will be incapable of defeating the enemy.
In the military reform of the Young Master, the laws are clear, rewards and punishments are trustworthy, and the soldiers are loyal to their lives and ignore danger.
This is why they can fight in the battle of Xinping County. , is the clear proof.”
Ma Chao heard that his subordinates all agreed with his point of view, and he said that he was not satisfied, but he did not expect that he could use the 21st century military training method to connect these counselors with the military books.
Really, he can only say , our ancestors were wise and forward-thinking.
"Everyone, on this basis, I want to build another heavy cavalry and heavy infantry.
I also want to change the method of infantry formation to kill the enemy.
I don't know if you think so."
Ma Chao saw his soldiers at this time.
Sure enough, it was very different from before.
There was a vague prototype of the army of later generations, and I couldn't help but express my thoughts.
"Young Master, you can't."
Before anyone else could answer, Meng Da was the first to jump out and object: "Young Master, you wanted to make a giant oar a few days ago, and you spent a lot of money.
Now you We also want to build heavy cavalry and infantry, but Fufeng County cannot bear such consumption at present."
"The financial statements of Beidi County have not been sent yet."
Ma Chao was surprised.
Meng Da was a ruthless character in history who was good at fighting, well versed in the art of war, resourceful, and both wise and brave.
How come he became a ruthless character who only knew how to deal with it when he was under his command?
Crying about the poor housekeeper "Beidi County's finances are quite rich, and Master You Chu is also willing to transfer part of his assets to Fufeng.
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However, what the young master has done this time, based on the usual evaluation, may not be a small project.
Beidi County's property may not be enough.
"Young Master" Meng Da said with some embarrassment.
He knew how much he, the Young Master, could spend money.
"Where does Beidi County's wealth come from?"
Ma Chao was a little doubtful.
Beidi County is just a county in Liangzhou, with a lot of dry land and no economic support.
But according to Meng Da, You Chu still has a lot of money.
"Master You sent me a report.
The above details are detailed, but in total, there is about 50,000 surplus gold."
Meng Da really didn't want to say this number, because it would further stimulate Ma Chao to spend money.
"Fifty thousand gold is overflowing" Ma Chao said as expected: He robbed the bank this time, oh, he robbed the Chang'an treasury In the coin system of the Han Dynasty, coins were divided into two grades.
Gold was the upper currency, and the overflow unit was twenty taels.
The lower currency was copper coins.
A five-baht coin was as heavy as its text.
That is to say, this copper plate weighed five baht, twenty-four.
The baht is equal to one tael in the old system; one tael in the Han Dynasty.
One liang in Han Dynasty is 24 baht, so one baht is 065 grams.
As for the exchange of gold coins for five baht coins, it is approximately 1 tael of gold worth 100 five baht coins.
The entire Beidi County of Youchu has a surplus of 50,000 gold, which is 10,000 kilograms of gold.
When converted, it is 10 million copper coins.
The average supply for a soldier in a year is only about 8,000 yuan.
In other words, the money from You Chu can completely support the annual consumption of 1,250 soldiers currently organized by Ma Chao.
When did Beidi County become so rich?
Even Fufeng County, which has a prosperous population, only had a balance of only 20 million yuan at the beginning.
Could it be that You Chu could turn stone into gold?
"Young master, you don't know.
Of the 50,000 gold surplus, less than 10,000 gold is the balance of Beidi County.
The other 40,000 gold surplus is two months' income."
Meng Da looked at Ma Chao.
It was about to turn golden brown, so he quickly explained aloud.
"What a sin."
Ma Chao suddenly slapped his thigh at this time and regretted: "I only knew that Han and Qiang trade could bring money, but I didn't expect that the money would be so rich."
In an instant, under the huge temptation of money, Ma Chao immediately ordered: "No one is allowed to spend this money.
You immediately take this money and go to Beidi County to rebuild the Han and Qiang trading houses.
In addition, Be sure to leave the biggest and best stall as the address of Ma’s store.”
"Nuo" Mengda was originally thinking about the Han Qiang Exchange, but Ma Chao forced him to come back halfway.
Being able to go back now is in line with his wishes.
"Wait a minute."
After Ma Chao thought for a while, he continued to say to Han Feng: "During this period, you put down all the things in your hands and do your best to purchase and sell supplies from all states and counties.
Let Zidu give you a list of the best-selling items.
Also, that Although there is a lot of distilled liquor in stock, it is estimated that it will not be enough.
You urge the craftsmen to seize the time and brew an extra batch.
Tell them that as long as the quality is up to standard, they will be willing to work hard and make as much as they can.
You can let them off at your discretion.
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"Go away from slavery" "Nuo" Han Feng has also been troubled by money matters recently.
When he saw Ma Chao starting to make money crazily, he felt happy.
Hey, so-and-so's heavy cavalry and Roman-style legions, but we should wait until so-and-so, a hard-working entrepreneurial young man, has successfully counterattacked before showing up.
This is a bastard, but he has no money, and he really can't do anything.
This is the first time.
Jin Machao, the queen of a famous family who realized the importance of money, said this to the sky. s: Thanks for the reward at this time and Mu Yuanfeng, the update is completed today, everyone will continue tomorrow: