Lu Bu: My wife comes from two thousand years later

Zhang Mo had already thought roughly about the reform method before, but because she was in a bad mood and her mind was confused these days, she put it aside and did not make a detailed outline.

Estimating that most people had arrived, Zhang Mo ordered people to disperse the crowd, with the young and strong in front and the old and weak in the back, forming rows and columns, with at least half an arm's length and width between each person.

"Is it cold?" Zhang Mo asked, standing on the platform.

There were no loudspeakers in that era, so only the front few rows could hear it, and the messages were passed down in sections by special soldiers behind them.

After waiting for a few breaths, the lower person replied intermittently, "Cold!"

"it's too cold!"

Someone shouted, "Why are you standing so loosely? If you squeeze together, you won't be cold!"

Zhang Mo sneered, "You all know the principle of banding together for warmth, and I thought I was just an ignorant child."

Standing at the front were the group of people who had fought yesterday. After hearing the meaning behind her words, most of them looked embarrassed and lowered their heads in embarrassment.

"You waited for a period of peace and quiet to completely forget the past?"

"In the past few years, I've gone from being an ordinary citizen to a bandit. Since the Yellow Turban Rebellion, how many wars have I experienced? How many deaths have I seen? Just a few days ago, outside the village, by the Mian River, how many people died under the hooves of horses? How many people fell into the glacier? Have you forgotten everything?"

Her tone was as cold as the wind. "It's fine that you don't train diligently on a daily basis, but now you can't even unite. You're starting a quarrel among yourselves. Do you really think you can live in peace and security in this valley forever? Haven't you seen the lessons of those villages?"

The old people in the village were all silent. If the boss had not built the wall at the entrance of the valley and led them to defend against the enemy, when Qu Yi's troops attacked a few days ago, they would have been like the other villages, either massacred or surrendered to the government.

Surrender to the government? How could such a good thing happen? On the banks of the Mian River, more than 10,000 old and weak people were driven to the front by Qu Yi and trampled by Sun Qing's troops. Most people still remember that bloody scene.

If they are not careful, they may end up like that one day, with no escape and only death.

Most of the new bandits in the village sobbed softly. A few days ago, their relatives died outside the village. If the boss had not put aside past grudges and led soldiers to rescue them, they would not have been spared. Among the soldiers who came out of the village to rescue them, there was the man who had fought with them yesterday.

Seeing everyone's reaction, Zhang Mo felt a little relieved. This group of people could still be educated.

"I won't elaborate on the big principles. Given the rapid increase in population in the village, the old system is no longer viable. From today on, we will change the original system."

"The first one concerns population and labor. The population of the village will be re-divided into households, with villages as units. Every village has 200 people, with one village chief and two deputy village chiefs."

There are now a total population of more than 12,000 in the village, of which nearly 2,000 have no young and middle-aged men in their families, and a large number are orphans and elderly people living alone. It would be best if there are single men and women willing to re-establish a family. Single women or widows who really do not want to get married can also set up their own households.

As for orphans and elderly widows, Zhang Mo put them together separately and did not include them in the village.

"Everyone needs to participate in the labor. Each village has a corresponding task assigned to them every month. If they complete the task successfully, they will receive food per head. The elderly and weak will receive half a dan of food per month, and the young and strong will receive three jin of food per month (one dan is 120 jin, four jins). The village head will collect the food and distribute it to the villagers. Each family will cook their own meals."

"If work is not completed or is done carelessly, the entire village's rations will be deducted in proportion to the unfinished work. The village head is responsible for managing the village population, assigning specific tasks and monthly food distribution, and the deputy village head cooperates in supervision."

"The personnel of each village can supervise each other and report those who are lazy. I will set up a supervisory department to supervise. If the village chief distributes unevenly or acts in a corrupt manner, you can also report it to the supervisor. As for the disposal method, it will be explained in the village rules later."

The food distributed every month is basically enough to fill the stomach. Zhang Mo implemented a collective responsibility system. If some people cheated and failed to complete the work, everyone in the village would go hungry, and all the workers became supervisors.

As for orphans and elderly people living alone, they will be assigned light work within their capabilities every day. A small number of them are too young or old and can only be supported by Zhang Mo.

These are simple to say but difficult to arrange. The division of villages must take into account the ratio of young and strong people to the old and weak people. The various tasks in the village must also be divided as fairly as possible. There is also the monthly statistics and distribution of grain, which requires a group of managers who are literate and good at arithmetic.

Zhang Chang was the only one under Zhang Mo who could do this job well. She then selected thirty young men and women who were good at arithmetic from the students of Jinyang Tulou to help him and gain some experience at the same time.

Of course, in addition to the public farm work, each family also has private work. Zhang Mo also allocated a small amount of land to each household according to the number of people for them to grow vegetables. Those who want to raise chickens, ducks and rabbits at home can use their food rations to exchange for cubs.

"For the next fortnight, the old system will continue. Starting on the first day of next month, the new system will be implemented. From now on, if you want food, you have to work. Those who are lazy and idle will starve to death. Since thousands of people have arrived this year, I will advance any food shortage until the autumn harvest."

Population settlements simply divide the previous large group into smaller groups, and division of labor simply divides the overall workload into small parts, which is more conducive to management.

For most moth thieves, this is no different from before, only some people who have the mentality of living off the fat of the land are slightly dissatisfied.

"Also, with the exception of the forge, all other factories, animal farms, and orchards will only recruit women and those between the ages of 40 and 60. They will be paid a salary of half a stone of grain per person per month. If output exceeds the specified standard, there will be additional rewards. If the standard is not met, rations will be deducted based on the amount not achieved. Those working in the factories will no longer receive rations from their respective settlements."

In the past, the village had a limited population and a lack of labor, so many young and strong people worked part-time in factories. But now, with the addition of five thousand elderly and weak people, there is no longer a need for young and strong people, so Zhang Mo made this decision.

As soon as Zhang Mo finished speaking, a young man standing in the front row immediately objected, "If that's the case, young people will only be able to do farm work and repair fortifications. We also want to work in factories."

Zhang Mo said, "This is the second reform."

"From now on, all young men between the ages of fifteen and forty (inclusive) in the village will be divided into three levels and subject to an assessment system. Li Gui, Xu Chu, and Du Fei will be responsible for this. The specific criteria will be determined by the three of them. Those with outstanding assessment results will be selected as members of the Golden Eagle Team."

"Golden Eagle soldiers don't have to do any labor, just drill. They receive a monthly stipend of two dan (approximately 1000 dan), two eggs and half a jin (approximately 1000 dan) of meat daily, plus additional subsidies during festivals. They also receive priority distribution of new weapons and armor from the forge. Each meritorious service will increase their stipend by half a dan (approximately 1000 dan). Individuals and groups will receive additional rewards based on their contributions. If a soldier dies in battle, their family members, including those over fifty and children under fourteen, will each receive an annual stipend of five dan (approximately 1000 dan) of grain."

The number of soldiers is not important but their "comprehensive management" is important. If you want to build an army that can fight tough battles, you can't just rush into the battle regardless of whether you can fight or not, as you did in the past.

Many of the bandits in the village have experienced many battles since the Yellow Turban Rebellion, and have basically mastered their martial arts and have rich combat experience.

However, the moth bandits like to use their numbers to bully the weak in battle, so all the young and strong men who can hold weapons must participate in the battle. If many of them go along, it will actually weaken the overall combat effectiveness and have a counterproductive effect.

Furthermore, the moth bandits lacked unified and standardized training, and their military discipline and battle formation coordination were poor. In addition, their weapons and equipment were backward, which led to their frequent defeats.

"Next are the auxiliary soldiers, whose salary is half a stone, they train half a day a day, receive two chickens as a subsidy, and if they die in battle, they are treated the same as the Golden Eagle Guards. In addition to the half-stone salary, the auxiliary soldiers can also receive half of the rations in their respective garrisons, and they also receive subsidies during festivals."

"If any of the Golden Eagle Guards or auxiliary soldiers retreat in fear during battle, they will be dealt with according to military law, and their families will be expelled from the Juyi Village!"

The Golden Eagle Team will be the main combat force of Juyi Village, and the auxiliary soldiers are the logistics team during the battle. Zhang Mo gives the Golden Eagle Guards much higher treatment than others, just to make them fight to the death.

"The rest are ordinary young men, with no salary or subsidies. They train with the auxiliary soldiers during the slack season, and are provided with meals during the training."

"All blacksmiths, armorers, carpenters, doctors, and other craftsmen in the valley receive a monthly salary of one stone, and they also receive subsidies during festivals!"

"No matter if you are an auxiliary soldier or a young and strong man, you must take part in the assessment every quarter. Those who pass the assessment will be promoted."

"All men over the age of fifteen must participate in the assessment."

The rations distributed to ordinary young and strong people and the elderly and weak can barely fill their stomachs, and the other daily necessities distributed by the public can only guarantee basic living. Zhang Mo also set up a shop in the valley. Those who have extra rations at home can go to the shop to exchange them for other food, clothing, and daily necessities they want or copper coins. So if you want to live a rich life, you have to work hard.

"Also, the army will re-select garrison commanders. Their management ability, moral character, and military prowess will be evaluated, and I will personally select them. Each garrison commander will be in charge of 200 soldiers, and their monthly salary will be increased by one dan on top of the Golden Eagle Guard's salary."

Zhang Mo has already shortlisted several candidates for the captain of the Golden Eagle Guard. They are the young men trained by Lu Bu in the past. Among them, Zhang Fan, Zhang Yun and Zhang Hui are particularly outstanding in martial arts, so they can be asked to lead the team. As for the captain of the auxiliary soldiers, they will be selected after the teams are selected.

As soon as this was announced, the young men below were all excited. One of them said, "I want to join the Golden Eagles. I want to eat meat every day."

"I want to join, too. The monthly salary is two shi (approximately 1000 dan), which is enough to feed my family of five for three months."

"It's not something you can just do. It depends on your martial arts skills. I'm good at archery, so I'm sure I'll be chosen."

"I am strong and healthy, so I can be selected."

"I don't think being selected is necessarily a good thing. The Golden Eagles will have to go out and work. What if they die in battle?" said a thin young man.

"You coward, Gouzi, when we went out to plunder, people always died. Besides, the boss has solved all your worries, so what are you worried about? Fortune and wealth are achieved through risk. If you want to eat meat every day and have a wife who has silk to wear, you have to risk your life."

"That's right. Don't forget, we are thieves. If we don't want to work, why are we thieves?"

"But I heard that this boss doesn't allow anyone to plunder, and he will only go if Zhang Yan summons him."

"Why pick out the Golden Eagle Guards if you don't kidnap her?"

"No matter what, as long as I can be selected, I will definitely join the Golden Eagle Team. Just hearing the name is very impressive, and I will be superior to others when walking in the village."

"That's right. Boss has also improved the weapons and armor. The Golden Eagles will surely be invincible in the future."

Zhang Mo raised her hand for silence and continued to read the third article.

"Third, regarding the issue of children's schooling. A school will be established in the valley. All children, regardless of gender, aged six to fourteen must attend. Classes will only be half a day each day, and I will personally cover the expenses. They will focus on two subjects: civil and military. Assessments will be conducted every six months, based on the children's age. There will be three grades: A, B, and C. Those who receive A in two subjects will be rewarded with one dan of grain, those who receive A in only one subject will receive half a dan, and those who receive C in both subjects will be expelled. All others will receive no reward or punishment."

Regarding the rule about children's education, Zhang Mo could have omitted it, but she thought that the children of the old members of the village were all studying in Jinyang, while the new members were not, which would inevitably cause dissatisfaction among the people, so she added this rule.

Furthermore, it doesn't cost much to have large classes attend classes together and only learn to read and do simple arithmetic. There is limited work to do in the village, and instead of letting these children play around all day doing nothing, it is better to cultivate some grassroots talents.

As for letting the children learn martial arts, it was naturally for the purpose of replenishing the subsequent manpower. Regardless of whether she would succeed in killing Dong Zhuo in the future, she would continue to develop and expand this village.

Zhang Mo had never managed so many people before, and this time she was forced to do it. She thought of adding appropriate private ownership on the basis of public ownership, and trying it out for a while. If there were any inappropriate or unconsidered aspects, she would make adjustments at that time.

In order to restrain the moth thieves' wanton nature, village rules were introduced one after another. Zhang Mo gave them the freedom to choose. Those who could abide by the rules could stay, and those who could not could leave. However, if anyone knowingly violated the rules in the future, they would be punished according to the village rules.

In order to have village rules and punishments, it is necessary to set up a judicial department and a patrol team to maintain public order in the village. She plans to select some of these people from the auxiliary soldiers.

Of course, this is a bandit's den, and the final right of interpretation of all systems, regulations, rules and guidelines still belongs to the bandit leader Zhang Mo.

After half a month of busy work, all the tasks were assigned and everything was finally sorted out. The Golden Eagle Guards and auxiliary soldiers were also selected. Only 823 Golden Eagle Guards were selected from more than 4,000 young and strong men. Among them, more than 300 were good at archery and had relatively strong physiques to serve as longbowmen, and the rest were cavalrymen with good riding and martial arts. The cavalry were trained by Xu Chu, and the longbowmen were given to Du Fei.

Only those with good physical fitness were selected as the logistics soldiers. A thousand people were divided into two teams, and were given training by Li Gui and Du Fei respectively.

After finishing all these things, it was already the end of the year when Zhang Mo returned to Jinyang. As soon as she got back, she went into the city to visit Wang Yun.

Wang Yun had become accustomed to her long absences and no longer asked about her affairs at the farm, because he found that this woman was far more capable than he was.

In just two years, the Tulou troops have become as powerful as the royal elite. His daughter has such talent, and he would only be causing trouble if he continued to interfere.

But Wang Yun actually only saw the surface. Although these soldiers had been trained for a long time, they had not experienced any actual combat. If they were really released, their combat effectiveness might not be as good as the auxiliary soldiers of Juyi Village. However, Zhang Mo now focused on Juyi Village and had no time or opportunity to take them out for actual combat.

After leaving Wang Yun, Zhang Mo immediately left the city and went to the farm to find Wang Ding.