Chapter 369: Zhang He: Whose insidious idea is this? A different Cai Mao (5th update!)

"Mm!"

Su Xuan nodded in satisfaction and then urged: "The matter of recruiting soldiers is extremely important. Remember to contact the Dark Division and have them cooperate closely."

"Also, remember to coordinate well with Huang Zhong and Dian Wei in Xinye!"

"This time, the Black Armor Army and the Black Tortoise Battalion also need to expand their forces, even by 5,000 more each than the Brave Cavalry Army."

"Only with proper coordination can we snatch these tens of thousands of able-bodied men from Nanyang before Yuan Shu reacts."

"Additionally, for warhorses, send someone to call the Dark Guards to go to the No. 3 Exotic Beast Stud Farm on the outskirts of Xiangyang City to make the transfers!"

"Understood!"

Zhang He accepted the order with a solemn expression.

At this moment, he also understood the intention behind his Lord's move.

It must be said, this move is very insidious!

Going to someone else's territory to snatch and recruit able-bodied men—which clever person came up with such a wicked tactic?

He believed that once they succeeded, Yuan Shu would likely be furious.

That day, in Zhang He's view, this was merely collecting a little bit of interest back from Yuan Shu.

After all, strictly speaking, Su Xuan, as the Inspector of Jingzhou, was the true master of Nanyang.

He had the inherent right to recruit soldiers in Nanyang.

After instructing Zhang He, Su Xuan immediately wrote a secret letter to Huang Zhong and Dian Wei, having the Dark Guards use a golden eagle to deliver it to them at once.

He also urged Huang Zhong and Dian Wei to remember to contact Zhang He immediately, finalize the plan, and act together.

Ten minutes later, Huang Zhong and Dian Wei, who were in Xinye, received Su Xuan's letter.

The two opened it together, were stunned for a moment, then looked at each other and said in unison: "Recruiting in Nanyang?"

"Haha!"

Then, both of them laughed heartily.

Huang Zhong said meaningfully: "I wonder who suggested this idea to the Lord? I must say, it's beautifully done!"

"This is exactly how it should be done!"

"Old Dian! Let's put our heads together! Then, contact Zhang He as soon as possible, finalize the action plan, and strive to succeed in one stroke."

"Once this matter is exposed, it won't be possible to continue, so it must be secret and fast!"

Recruiting able-bodied men from one's own territory is nowhere near as satisfying as recruiting them from someone else's.

The able-bodied men in their own territory can continue to stay to farm, work, and even have children, making contributions.

Of course, they understood that recruiting entirely from someone else's territory was not feasible either.

The young people in their own territory would likely have objections.

Because the treatment in Su Xuan's army is just too good!

The military pay is high, and the food is also very good.

The key is that there is an extremely perfect channel for promotion and advancement.

Moreover, one can learn martial arts, master extraordinary powers, and change one's own destiny.

Even if there is danger on the battlefield, the able-bodied men in Su Xuan's territory flock to join the army.

Mm! Currently, this is mainly in Nanjun. Although many people in other commanderies of Jingzhou know about the situation of Su Xuan's army and want to join, it is ultimately not as deeply publicized as in Nanjun.

But he believed that once these territories fell into Su Xuan's hands, after a year or so, the people in these territories would also know about this.

By then, it will be the explosive period for Su Xuan's source of troops.

Su Xuan stayed in Dengxian for another 2 days, then he took his parents and the people of the Su Fu in Dengxian, along with 800 men from the Personal Guard Battalion, and headed toward the Hanshui ferry in a grand procession.

Afterward, they crossed the Hanshui by boat and arrived at Xiangyang City.

"Hmm... Jingzhou, except for Nanyang, has already fallen into my hands. It seems I must first expand Xiangyang City and prepare to move the Inspector's Office here!"

After touring Xiangyang City, Su Xuan stroked his chin and pondered. "The Lord is wise!"

Guo Jia, who was by his side, immediately praised: "Although Jiangling City has already been built into an incredibly prosperous place by the Lord, it can no longer meet your needs!"

"By comparison, the location of Xiangyang is indeed more suitable than Jiangling City to serve as the seat of the Inspector's Office."

"However, the Xiangyang Navy likely needs to be expanded again, preferably reaching 20,000 men."

"At the same time, the Xiangyang naval camp and the docks must also be further expanded and their defensive capabilities improved."

"After all, Xiangyang is too close to the Hanshui."

"In addition, the roads and waterways leading to the four commanderies of Southern Jingzhou must be well-repaired to improve traffic capacity."

"Only then can we strengthen our army's control over the four commanderies of Southern Jingzhou."

"And accelerate the development and exploitation of the four commanderies of Southern Jingzhou."

"In the future, the four commanderies of Southern Jingzhou still have great potential to be tapped."