"Sir, the troops in Jinyang have been assembled and prepared. Five thousand soldiers have been recruited from several surrounding prefectures and are ready to go to Weizhou for rescue at any time."
Seeing Pei Lun frowning and looking unhappy, Hedong Dao Sima Zhang Liang said, "We are just waiting for the order from the Lord."
"Sir Zhang, how about asking the court to appoint a lieutenant to lead the troops of several prefectures in Hedong and Guannei Road to fight against the Tartars?"
Pei Lun did not directly answer Zhang Liang's question, but directly expressed what he was thinking.
"Captain?" Zhang Liang was surprised.
You should know that for the past few decades, Dayin has been using Zhechoufu as its military system, with the Duwei as the highest military commander of a prefecture, and the Jiedushi as the military commander of a region.
There is vertical management between the two.
The colonel was responsible for coordinating the troops of several Zhechoufu due to wartime needs, appointing a famous colonel and military officers attached to the central army to conduct independent operations.
In theory, the captain communicated directly with the Jiedushi and commanded the troops of five to ten Zhechoufu to carry out special military operations.
Strategically, he would obey the command of the Jiedushi.
However, in terms of tactics and strategy, the colonel had independent marching autonomy, or was independent of the Jiedushi as needed.
In these decades, no colonel has ever been appointed.
If he could be appointed by the imperial court at this moment, it would be an extremely honorable thing for him to be the first lieutenant officer in Dayin in decades!
"That's right. On one hand, the Tatars' attacks in Weizhou are getting more and more intense, and on the other hand, the rebels in Guannei Road are causing more and more chaos!"
"After Li Jingang defeated Tian Zun in Hengshan Castle, his power has grown! Besides sending troops from the imperial court to quell the rebellion, relying solely on the forces of Guannei Road is now insufficient to deal with the rebels."
"We in Hedong are under attack from both sides. If we can't make any progress militarily, we will probably be the next to be attacked!"
Pei Lun clearly understood the current situation of Hedong Dao and knew his own strengths and weaknesses.
It might not be a bad thing to give some people a push at this time.
"Sir, you proposed to appoint a captain. Are you planning to hand over the military power of our Hedong Road?" Zhang Liang seemed to understand Pei Lun's plan.
"I suggest that Yanzhou, Yinzhou, Shuozhou, Weizhou, and the three prefectures of Yun, Feng, and Sheng be placed under the jurisdiction of one captain, with the focus on fighting the Tartars."
Pei Lun nodded, "This way, the military division will be clearer!"
Zhang Liang's eyes flashed, and he understood Pei Lun's intention.
The four states of Yanzhou, Yinzhou, Shuozhou and Weizhou were at the forefront of the fight against the Tartars, while the three states of Yun, Feng and Sheng were nominally the territories of Dayin, but in reality they were already the territory occupied by King Zhelan.
These are areas where the Tartars and the rebels are growing stronger and stronger. As a captain, you have to deal with the complex military environment.
To obtain this honor, opportunities and challenges coexist.
Pei Lun was of course very clear about the current situation of Hedong Dao and knew his own strengths and weaknesses.
It might not be a bad thing to secretly give some people a push at this time.
If he has the ability to integrate the power of these states and ensure peace on the border, then Pei Lun also deserves the merit of recommending him.
If he failed, it would have little to do with Pei Lun.
And this first captain that Dayin has never appointed in decades will be appointed in public.
"Sir, you have thought so carefully. Do you have a suitable candidate?" Zhang Liang asked deliberately.
Pei Lun nodded without hesitation: "Zhao Muyun, the commander of Yinzhou, recently led his troops to annihilate a thousand invading Tartars and beheaded one of them in silver armor!"
"With such a significant contribution, it shouldn't be a problem for me to promote him to be a military advisor and to assist in the military affairs of Hedong Province, right?"
It turns out that Lord Pei had a good plan.
Zhang Liang immediately rushed to say, "Sir, I think it would be better for him to be the captain!"
If Pei Lun promoted this person to be Sima Canjun, it would obviously be to snatch Zhang Liang's position in the army. Then where would Zhang Liang go in the future?
So Zhang Liang decisively supported Pei Lun's suggestion.
"Then quickly draw up a report and submit it to the court."
"Remember to congratulate and recommend Zhao Muyun and Prince Yin for their military achievements first..."
Pei Lun immediately called an aide and asked him to draft a document after giving some instructions.
"Sir, will Zhao Muyun agree? I think these four border states are not something that ordinary people can manage." The staff was also shocked at first.
Pei Lun said calmly, "Zhao Muyun has just made great contributions, repelling the Tartars. He deserves a reward. This position of Captain of the Seven Provinces is his due."
"Since the adults have made a decision, we will obey it."
Zhang Liang asked, "Then, sir, are you leaving the task of relieving Weizhou and Yuzhou to Captain Zhao?"
"I believe he has been able to repeatedly subdue the Tartars and achieve numerous military exploits. He must have extraordinary qualities. After this battle, he will surely achieve great things in the future."
"As for the crisis over there with Tian Zun, we can just send a force from the Zhechoufu to assist."
Pei Lun thought for a moment, then gave the order, "Once the rebels see our Hedong troops coming, they will definitely not be as arrogant as before!"
"How many of our Hedong soldiers would drag their feet?"
The most powerful military forces of Dayin now are Longyou Road, Yanyun Road and Hedong Road, three places where they often fight with foreign enemies.
The troops under the banner of Hedong Road entering Guannei Road for support will definitely attract a lot of attention.
"Your Excellency is wise. Now we only need to keep a close eye on the movements of both sides in Jinyang. It seems that there is nothing else to do." Zhang Liang and several other staff members bowed in respect.
Pei Lun recommended Zhao Muyun to serve as a higher-level military commander. In name, it was to recommend a talented general to the court, but in reality it was a means for him to resolve the current emergency military situation.
Kill two birds with one stone!
"But the situation in Weizhou is extremely urgent right now. If we wait for the imperial court to appoint us, who knows how long it will take. If we wait too long, Weizhou won't be able to hold on!"
"While reporting to the court, let Zhao Muyun handle this matter first. I have always had a sharp eye. This Zhao Muyun and his team are definitely not good people! Perhaps the problem that seems to be a headache to us may not be so in his eyes."
Pei Lun said word by word.
"Then I will immediately send someone to Yinzhou to inform Zhao Muyun."
Zhang Liang immediately responded, "I will tell Captain Zhao everything you said, sir."
"That's great, but I don't know if he can listen to me!" Pei Lun shook his head slightly.
I wonder how much Zhao Muyun knows about the power of this captain? How clear is he about the current situation?
However, if you want to solve Weizhou’s problems, Zhao Muyun is the only one!
The messenger quickly rushed to Yinzhou with Pei Lun's order, and the person sent to the court to ask for instructions also started to set off.
"Zhao Muyun, this Jiedushi is giving you this opportunity. I'm just returning the favor. I hope you can seize it."
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