Liu Feng frowned; he strongly agreed with Wu Jiang's plan and ideas.
However, this strategy requires a prerequisite.
"Do you know if there are any places where the water systems of Zhengde County and Yanzhou can be connected? Even if they are not connected, are there places that are relatively close to each other?"
Wu Jiang shook his head awkwardly.
Putting cannons on a ship is a very common thing, nothing strange about it.
However, we are currently in the north, where the water system is not as developed as in the south.
Therefore, Liu Feng never considered building warships or training a navy.
However, Wu Jiang has now brought up this idea. Even if we don't need online trolls now, we might need them in the future.
It would be worthwhile to form a navy, which could serve as a surprise force.
"Okay, I'll consider it."
"This thing is not powerful enough at present and needs to be improved."
"Also, Chongshan, after you return, select one hundred elite soldiers from the crossbow battalion."
"These 100 people will be trained separately. I will tell you how they will be trained. From now on, these 100 people will be our dedicated artillery unit."
"Of course, these people are only the foundation of the artillery force."
"We'll need about two or three hundred more people to form an artillery battalion."
The heavy cavalry is currently under the command of Liu Lang, the light cavalry is under the command of Linghu Chongshan, the crossbowmen are under the command of Ma Gaole, Linghu Yuanshan is in overall command of the army, and Chen Buyi and others are acting as deputy generals.
Once the artillery battalion is established, a person needs to be selected as its commander.
From now on, these troops will be the sharpest blades in Liu Feng's hands.
The next day at noon.
Liu Feng had just finished eating when someone he rarely saw came to the courtyard.
Qian Mu's newly appointed chief strategist.
"What a rare guest!"
Liu Feng smiled and asked Song Ling'er to pour some tea.
Since An Shirong died last time, this guy has risen from an ordinary strategist to a prominent position.
She even collaborated with Liu Feng last time, so her status has risen even higher now.
Although Qian Mu significantly restricted the power of his advisors after An Shirong's incident, he couldn't stop the guy from getting back into trouble.
Now, he's almost just like An Shirong back then, doing all sorts of things, big and small.
As for An Shirong, he's probably just bones by now.
After all, An Shirong was bribed by the Heaven and Earth Society. If Qian Mu didn't kill him, it would be against all reason.
The person was very polite when they arrived.
"Greetings, General."
"I have met several ladies."
"No need for tea or anything like that, I can't accept it."
After all, Liu Feng had sent Song Ling'er to pour the tea, even though she was now highly valued by Qian Mu.
But the cautionary tale of An Shirong is right there.
Besides, Song Ling'er is only a concubine here, but what was her status with Qian Mu?
That's my niece.
Everyone who sees her must bow and greet her as "Miss".
Actually, all the maids were here today. Liu Feng deliberately had Song Ling'er pour the tea instead of instructing the maids.
It was just to test this person.
Tian Feng isn't stupid; judging from his current performance, he's doing quite well and knows how to behave appropriately.
"It's alright."
Song Ling'er smiled slightly and immediately went to pour tea.
"What brings Lord Tian here today?"
"Given your personality, General, you're not here just to chat, are you?"
Seeing the unnatural expression on this guy's face, Liu Feng quickly spoke up.
"What are you saying, General? Our General sent me here to visit you because there is something very important to discuss."
"Our General can now allow me to come and propose marriage."
When Liu Feng heard that they had come to propose marriage, he was instantly dumbfounded.
Who could Qian Mu possibly arrange a marriage for? Surely not.
Could it be that crazy girl, Qian Tian?
"Proposing marriage? To whom? Could it be for money?"
Liu Feng asked tentatively.
"Alas, who else can our General propose marriage to? Miss Ling'er is already your wife."
Tian Feng chuckled.
"That's true."
Liu Feng smiled helplessly, but he still couldn't understand it.
What was Qian Mu's motive for doing this?
This means Qian Tian is getting married.
Qian Mu originally had only one son and one daughter.
The eldest granddaughter and son were not by his side; they were always in the capital. This was customary, essentially like a hostage. The father held military power outside the capital, while the son served as an official there, so that the emperor could feel at ease.
Qian Tian was always by Qian Mu's side, enjoying his company, which is why Qian Mu doted on this daughter so much.
Suddenly, the choice was between marrying Qian Tian off or marrying her to him.
It can't be because Qian Tian and Song Ling'er are sisters, can it?
Liu Feng couldn't understand Qian Mu's reasoning for doing this.
"But something feels off about this. Has something happened?"
Liu Feng felt something was off the more he thought about it, so he decided to ask directly.
Since Tian Feng had come to propose marriage, he didn't beat around the bush and went straight to the point.
"To be honest, the General has received an imperial edict from the capital."
"After receiving the imperial decree, the general could not sleep all night."
"Imperial edict?"
Haha, that unreliable emperor has even extended his reach to Dasanguan.
That's quite a strange thing.
"Yes, the imperial edict only mentioned two things."
"First, order the Grand General to bring the garrison from Dasanguan to Tianyong City, but the troops should be divided and not recruited privately."
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