Meishan Su family, Su Yun is the most virtuous

Chapter 375 Focus on development!

"…Suide Army is surrounded by mountains on all sides, with Wenping Mountain and Wuding River Gorge protecting the Suide Army.

The river valley is narrow, with only a few passages leading to the outside world, such as Jinniu Road and Jiange Road, forming a natural defense barrier.

We can build city walls and passes based on the terrain, establish a defense system, strengthen the city defense function, and effectively resist the raids of the Western Xia cavalry.

In addition, the moat should be combined with water conservancy, and the Wuding River should be used to develop an irrigation system to ensure agricultural water use and form a moat by widening the river. For example, the "deep and wide moat" design of Qingjian City can enhance the depth of defense.

In addition, it is necessary to make good use of the fort network for joint operations. The fort defense system is the foundation of the survival of the Suide Army. With this fort combat system, it can not only defend against the Western Xia cavalry, but also prevent the encirclement and suppression by the imperial court.

Among them, the linkage with Qingjian City is very important in this strategy. The Qingjian City built by Zhong Shiheng forms a horn with Mizhi, constructing the "northeastern defense arm of Yanzhou", and using the mountainous and gully terrain to deploy ambushes and transmit military intelligence. This is why Qingjian City must be taken back.

Once Qingjian City is recovered, we will be able to form an independent entity in the east, west, south and north, and win space and time for the Suide Army to develop stably!

At present, agricultural development can be carried out by following the experience of Dujiangyan, reclaiming the Wuding River valley plain, and turning Mizhi into a granary to ensure the supply of military food..."

Su Yun paused here and then continued writing.

In the few days after returning from the war with Western Xia, Su Yun mainly wrote articles every day. After writing, the articles would be published in the internal publications of the Su Society. These things were for the members of the Su Society to see, and the important members of the administrative body of the Suide Army were basically members of the Su Society, and they could all see them.

Su Yun wrote these things, on the one hand, to strengthen everyone's beliefs, and on the other hand, to use this method to guide everyone on how to take the next step.

If one wants to unify the thoughts of the upper and lower levels, such work cannot be despised as tedious and requires constant instruction. As more and more people from the Su Society arrive at the Suide Army, the number of people is increasing and it is naturally impossible for Su Yun to educate each person one by one. Through this form of internal publication, more people can keep up with his pace.

In recent times, his previous decision to develop the Su Society has been increasingly proven to be correct. The members of the Su Society are basically the best of the best in various places. With these talents constantly pouring into the Suide Army, the administrative capacity of the Suide Army is rapidly increasing.

Not only can each fort be able to send a commissioner to set up an internal administrative organization, but it can also spread its influence to the surrounding areas of the fort.

Not only that, many members of the Su Society gave up their pens and took up arms, directly joining the Jingsai Army.

These members are also extremely smart. Although joining the Jingsai Army may put them in danger of being killed in future battles, they also know that they are already a step late and the positions in the six houses are basically occupied.

They have too little experience now, and their future development will definitely not be as good as those who came earlier, so it is better for them to join the army.

They saw very clearly that the Suide Army was only dormant temporarily and would soon expand. Expansion required war, and war would bring military merit. For a new force that wanted to unify the country, what could be faster than fighting for promotion?
Therefore, the members of the Su Society who came later joined the Jingsai Army in large numbers.

Su Yun was also happy to see this happen.

The combat effectiveness of an army is directly proportional to its cultural level. A large number of members of the Soviet Society joining the Jingsai Army will greatly increase the combat effectiveness of the Jingsai Army!
So Su Yun has also been observing the changes in the Jingsai Army recently.

Sure enough, as members of the Su Society continued to pour into the Jingsai Army, the army's training model also quietly changed.

The original traditional military training has incorporated many new elements after the addition of these new members with high cultural literacy.

They combined the theoretical knowledge in military books and strategies with practical training and began to improve daily tactical exercises.

Every morning, when the first ray of sunlight shines on the training ground, you can see soldiers divided into groups conducting complex tactical coordination training.

With a deep understanding of strategy, members of the Su Society simulated various possible battlefield scenarios and led other soldiers in repeated drills on how to use the mountains, rivers and valleys surrounding the Suide Army for offense and defense.

In an exercise simulating a Western Xia cavalry raid, they cleverly used the narrow passages of the Wuding River Gorge to set up multiple lines of defense, which trapped the "enemy" cavalry in heavy encirclement and ultimately led to their successful annihilation.

Su Yun was very pleased. This practical training method greatly enhanced the Jingsai Army's adaptability and coordinated combat capabilities.

At the same time, Su Yun also accelerated his pace in administrative affairs.

From time to time, he would convene administrative commissioners from various forts to hold meetings to discuss in detail how to further improve the integration of the fort defense system and local governance.

At the meeting, Su Yun looked at everyone with a firm gaze and said, "Our fort is not only a stronghold of military defense, but also a key node of local governance.

Therefore, we must allow the people to live and work in peace under the protection of the fort, and at the same time, we must closely combine the defense power of the fort with the power of the people. "

According to Su Yun's instructions, administrative commissioners began to organize civil defense training for the people around various fortresses.

During the slack farming season, the people were called together to learn basic military skills, such as how to use simple weapons for self-defense and how to assist the army in transporting supplies and transmitting intelligence during wartime.

In order to increase the enthusiasm of the people, Su Yun also formulated a series of reward measures, providing food, farm tools and other material rewards to people who performed well in civil defense training.

With such a policy, the people naturally participated enthusiastically, and the Jingsai Army also selected many good talents from among the people to join the Jingsai Army.

In terms of agricultural development, plans to emulate the Dujiangyan experience are also progressing steadily.

Su Yun sent a large number of members of the Su Society who were proficient in water conservancy engineering to the Wuding River valley plain to plan the construction of irrigation channels with local people.

They worked day and night to survey the terrain, design blueprints, and strive to build each irrigation channel scientifically and reasonably.

The project was gradually advanced and was basically completed before the arrival of spring and the thawing of the river. When the river thawed, the originally dry land received sufficient water irrigation, and the farmland began to show vitality.

With the support of the six officials, a large amount of land was reclaimed. It can be imagined that in a few months, the grain output in Suide area will increase significantly, and the granaries of the Suide army will also be full.

Recently, good news has been coming frequently. Zheng Chaozong led two thousand Jingsai troops to retake Danping Village and Yongping Village, and Xu Huai also persuaded Qiao Pei to surrender. Qingjian City finally returned to Suide Army, filling in the last strategic piece.

However, beneath the peaceful development, the crisis is quietly approaching.

Ruan Chuanqiao, who was going to Bian Jing, brought news that with Zheng Chaozong taking over Danping Village and Yongping Village and Xu Huai successfully persuading Qiao Pei to surrender, the attitude of the Song Dynasty court towards the Suide Army became increasingly tough, and some officials insisted on sending troops to encircle and suppress them immediately to prevent future troubles.

Some court officials have already proposed to negotiate peace with Western Xia. They could cede the Hehuang area to Tubo and Western Xia in exchange for their temporary truce. Then, in exchange for the Suide Army as a reward, they could join forces with Western Xia to first destroy the Suide Army. After destroying the Suxuehui, the Suide Army would be ceded to Western Xia, and the two countries would cease hostilities!

Many court officials actually agreed with this proposal. According to Ruan Chuanqiao's investigation, if it weren't for the firm opposition from Liu Zhi and others from the Shuo Party, this proposal would have been passed!
However, what is certain is that the imperial court will not always tolerate the existence of the Suide Army, and of course, Western Xia will not allow the existence of the Suide Army.

Sure enough, the spies on the Western Xia side also reported back that although the Western Xia had temporarily withdrawn its troops, they were secretly accumulating strength with the intention of invading again.

Faced with this serious situation, Su Yun was not at all panicked.

He knows very well that the development of the Suide Army has now reached a critical period. As long as it can withstand this round of external pressure, it will surely usher in a broader space for development in the future.

Su Yun once again summoned the core generals and administrative officials of the Suide Army. In the meeting room, he said solemnly: "The threat from the imperial court and Xixia is imminent, but our Suide Army is by no means a group that can be slaughtered at will.

After nearly half a year of hard work, our defense system has been initially established, the army's combat effectiveness is constantly improving, and the people are united with us.

Next, we must further strengthen intelligence gathering and closely monitor the actions of the imperial court and Western Xia.

At the same time, speed up the reinforcement and improvement of defensive fortifications to ensure that nothing goes wrong.

In addition, the summer harvest of the Suide Army is imminent, and we must do our best to assist the people in the summer harvest. Then, while collecting the 20% land tax, the households must buy food from the people as soon as possible, at a higher price, so as not to harm the people! "

Under Su Yun's command, the Suide Army entered a state of full combat readiness.

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Anning Village.

This is a little-known small fortress of the Suide Army.

Several young men in black clothes came to a house, and one of them shouted inside, "Is Brother Zou San at home?"

Someone stuck his head out and saw a few young men in black clothes. He quickly ran out. He was a middle-aged man who was not too old. He smiled and said, "It turns out to be Brother Yang and the other officers. May I ask what you can do for me?"

The one who spoke was Young Brother Yang, who said with a smile, "What do you mean by order or no order? You all know the way our Su Society does things, and we will never force you to do anything."

Zou Laosan nodded quickly and said, "Yes, yes, I was wrong. Then I wonder what brought you here, Brother Yang?"

Younger Brother Yang quickly said, "Third Brother Zou, I heard that your eldest son is already eight years old, and the Su Society's school is recruiting students recently. Why don't you let him go?"

Zou Laosan smiled bitterly and said, "Brother Yang, to be honest, my wife caught a cold a few days ago, and we spent a lot of money on medicine and medical treatment.

My family is really struggling financially right now. Although I know that Suxue Academy is a good place to go, I just can’t afford the tuition fees.”

Hearing this, Brother Yang laughed and said, "Third Brother Zou, you don't know this.

The school of the Su Society does not charge a penny for tuition.

The gentlemen are all learned people in our Suxue Society. They volunteered to teach so that the children of our Suide Army can learn to read and write and have a promising future. "

Zou Laosan's eyes widened in surprise. "Is there such a good thing? But...but I heard from others that reading and writing are of no use in the future. It's better to learn carpentry skills from me, so that you can at least have a meal."

Another young man couldn't help but speak up: "Brother Zou San, your idea is backward. Now that the Sui De Army is developing so fast, whether you are working, farming, or joining the army to fight, you can't do without education. Look at those members of the Su Society, who is not educated?
They manage our Suide Army so well. When the children learn skills in school, they may become the pillars of the Suide Army in the future."

Zou Laosan hesitated for a moment and stammered, "That's true, but the child has gone to school, so there's one less person at home. It's the busy farming season..."

Brother Yang patted Zou Laosan on the shoulder and said, "Brother Zou San, don't worry.

The school curriculum is carefully designed by Mr. Su, so that the children will not be delayed from doing farm work. Moreover, when the children have learned, they may be able to come up with better ways to help you farm and work, which can increase efficiency several times. "

Zou Laosan fell into deep thought. After a while, he gritted his teeth and said, "Okay, since you guys said so, Brother Yang, I trust Su Xuehui.

I will go back and discuss it with the child's mother, and send the child to register for school tomorrow."

Several young people smiled with satisfaction. Young Brother Yang said, "Brother Zou San, that's right. If you have any difficulties in the future, just tell us. The Su Society is everyone's support."

Zou Laosan nodded his head and said yes. Yang Xiaoge and his friends were about to leave to persuade others to study. Suddenly, Zou Laosan grabbed Yang Xiaoge and whispered, "Yang Xiaoge, I heard that our Suide Army is preparing for war again. Is this true or false?"

Young Brother Yang looked at Old Third Zou and said, "Brother Zou, don't worry. Fighting is the business of the Jingsai Army. We just need to farm and work. We don't need to worry too much about other things."

Zou Laosan's expression changed slightly, and he said worriedly: "Then they really want to fight. How can the Zhao family not want us border residents to live a good life?

Not only did they abandon our Suide Army before, but the Su Xuehui and Jingsai Army saved us, but his Zhao family is resentful instead?

Oh, if they attack us, our good life will be over, damn it!"

He suddenly realized what was going on and apologized to Brother Yang: "I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I was excited and shouldn't have used foul language in front of you."

Brother Yang didn't care at all and said with a smile: "That's nothing, I also swear sometimes. Not only me, but also the teachers at Su Society will swear. I have heard it with my own ears, hahahaha."

Several young people laughed.

Zou Laosan immediately asked curiously, "Does Mr. Su swear?"

Brother Yang and his companions immediately looked serious.

Zou Laosan was immediately startled.

Brother Yang said, "How could Mr. Su say such vulgar words? Don't talk nonsense. Don't say such words in the future."

Zou Laosan quickly slapped his mouth and said, "I just love to talk nonsense, please don't mind it."

Yang Xiaoge's expression turned better and he said, "The gentlemen of the Su Society respect Mr. Su like a god. Don't say such things again. If they hear you, they will slap you in the face."

Zou Laosan shook his head repeatedly and said, "I dare not, never again. I just admire Mr. Su and want to know more about him.

Alas, I have lost my mind. How could I speculate like this about Mr. Su? If Mr. Su had not saved us, we would have probably become slaves of the Dangxiang people.

Our current good life was also brought by Mr. Su. My family of five was allocated 20 acres of land.

When we were ploughing the land, the Su Xuehui also provided us with oxen, farm tools and seeds. When it was time to harvest, they even organized people to come and harvest the grain. We only had to pay 20% of the harvest, leaving enough for our own consumption and selling the rest to the Su Xuehui, which was 20% higher than the market price..."

Zou Laosan said, his eyes reddened and his voice choked: "This kind of great kindness, our family will never be able to repay it in several lifetimes.

Now that I hear that there is going to be a war, I feel really uneasy, for I am afraid that my good days will be over again."

Brother Yang patted Zou Laosan on the shoulder and comforted him, "Brother Zou San, don't worry.

With Mr. Su leading us, and so many brave Jingsai soldiers, and the Suide Army united as one, what difficulties can't we overcome?
Think about it, didn’t we repel the Xixia invaders before?"

Zou Laosan nodded slightly, but his worry was still there: "That's what I said, but if the court joins hands with Xixia this time, we will definitely be under a lot of pressure."

At this time, another young man stood up and said, "Brother Zou San, don't forget how fast our Suide Army has developed in the past six months.

The defensive fortifications are constantly being strengthened, the combat effectiveness of the army is also improving, and there are so many future stars like your children who are about to enter school and receive education.

Our Suide Army is becoming more and more confident!"

Zou Laosan listened and thought: "Yes, the village has changed a lot in the past six months.

The newly built irrigation canal has made the crops grow better than in previous years, and there are many new jobs to do in the newly opened workshop. Life at home is getting better and better. All of this is brought by Mr. Su. "

Young Brother Yang smiled and said, "So, Brother Zou San, you can send your child to school without any worries. If the child learns good skills, he will also contribute to the Suide Army in the future.

If we work together, we will surely be able to maintain this hard-earned good life."

Zou Laosan nodded vigorously: "Okay, I will go back and talk to the child's mother and let her feel at ease.

No matter what difficulties we encounter in the future, we will listen to Mr. Su!"

Brother Yang and his companions said goodbye to Zou Laosan and continued to the next family to persuade them to study.

"This Zou San brother is also a real person, he is just scared by the past."

A young man sighed.

Young Brother Yang nodded: "Yes, many people in our Suide Army are like him. However, as long as we do a good job in encouraging children to study and let them go to school and have a promising future, there will be hope for the future of the Suide Army."

"Having said that, if the imperial court and Western Xia really join forces this time, our Suide Army will be under great pressure!" said another young man with a frown.

Brother Yang's eyes were firm: "What are you afraid of? We have Mr. Su's wise leadership, the increasingly powerful Jingsai Army, and the support of all the people. We will definitely win this war!"

"Yes, we will definitely win!" said several young people.

Young Brother Yang smiled and said, "Let's go, let's go to Grandpa Li's house. That stubborn old man urged his granddaughter to go to school last time, but he still didn't let her go. Let's go and urge her again!"

A young man laughed and said, "If he still doesn't let us, what are we going to do?"

The corners of Yang's mouth slightly raised, revealing a sly smile: "If he still doesn't let me, I might have to do something to him!"

Several people came to the door of Uncle Li's house, only to see that the yard door was half-open.

Brother Yang raised his hand and knocked on the door, calling out, "Uncle Li, are you home?"

After a while, the door slowly opened. Uncle Li poked his head out with a frown. Seeing that it was Brother Yang and his friends, his face darkened slightly. "It's you guys again. Why are you here again? My granddaughter can't go to school, and I still have to rely on her to help with the work."

Brother Yang smiled and said, "Uncle Li, you can't think like that.

Look at how well the Suide Army is developing now. There will definitely be more hope in the future.

But if the children are uneducated, how can they keep up with the pace of development in the future? Take the work in the workshop for example, maybe you need some knowledge to do it well in the future.”

Uncle Li snorted: "I have lived for most of my life, and I have managed to get by without any education.

Besides, what's the point of a girl reading so many books? I have never heard of a girl reading books. It is said that a woman's virtue lies in her lack of talent!"

At this time, a young man could not help but say: "Uncle Li, you have to change your concept. Our Su Xuehui advocates that women can hold up half the sky, and says that there should be female teachers in schools in the future. In the future, your granddaughter will not only learn to be knowledgeable and sensible, but also help govern the Suide Army."

Uncle Li hesitated for a moment and said, "That's true, but the work at home..."

Young Brother Yang quickly took over the conversation: "Uncle Li, the school's course arrangements are very reasonable and will not delay the children from helping you with your work.

And once your children have learned the knowledge, they may be able to come up with more labor-saving ways to help you.

Just like Zou Sange’s family, he is planning to send his children to school.”

When Zou Laosan was mentioned, Uncle Li was slightly stunned: "Isn't he always afraid of delaying the family's farm work?"

Brother Yang told Uncle Li everything about Zou Laosan's transformation. As Uncle Li listened, his expression gradually relaxed and he was silent for a long time.

Finally, he sighed and said, "Okay, I'll discuss it with her parents. If they agree, I'll let her go to school."

Brother Yang and his friends smiled at each other, their hearts filled with joy. Especially when he saw a girl's face secretly looking at them from behind the door, he smiled even happier.

He is also learning to read with the teacher from Su Xuehui. Recently, he has been able to read Romance of the Three Kingdoms. As he reads, he understands many principles that he did not understand before. Reading is great!

(End of this chapter)