In addition to obtaining two thousand soldiers, Li Guan began to change the original fourth battalion to the current six battalion, namely the Black Bear Camp and the Green Wolf Camp, the renamed Iron Bird Camp, the newly built Iron Gun Battalion, and the reconnaissance battalion and the sailor camp.

The new sixth battalion, except for the Iron Gun Battalion, which is 1,200 people from the Sixth Battalion, there are 5,000 people from each battalion. The reconnaissance battalion originally had three capitals, but now it has been specially increased to five capitals and changed to Flying Eagle Battalion. In addition to the two reconnaissances and one special battle capital, Li Guan added a scout and cavalry capital to the Reconnaissance Battalion. He was determined to build the reconnaissance battalion into a main battalion, and many officers were drawn from the original combat battalion to fill the power. The sailor camp was originally 500 people, and Li Guan also added 1,000 people this time, with five capitals under it. Each capital was a squadron, and five squadrons formed the Shamen Town fleet. Megan was the ten generals of the battalion, and Julie was the ten generals of the deputy ten generals.

After this series of changes, the Shamen Town Army suddenly became about 2,000 people. Li Guan chose one thousand of the newly expanded soldiers and horses from Wu Qian and Zhang Lie to surrender, and then one thousand of the prisoners brought by Liaodong. However, Li Guan did not put all the two thousand new soldiers together, but dispersed them and organized them into the Sixth Battalion. The teams and ranks of officers of the Sixth Battalion also had a major change, and the whole group of soldiers were transferred to other battalions. Each battalion only retained 40% of the original soldiers, and the remaining three became other battalions, and the other three were newly reunited to Liaodong prisoners and surrendered soldiers.

The six battalions were the Black Bear Camp, the Green Wolf Camp, the Iron Gun Camp, the Iron Bird Camp, the Flying Eagle Camp, and the Zhenhai Camp, with a total of more than 6,000 people. In addition, there was a newly built logistics camp, which included the original medical capital, logistics capital, supplies capital, and engineers. There was also a cold pack of a pack horse capital. The entire Shamen Town had more than 7,000 soldiers, far exceeding the designated 2,000 soldiers. However, Li Guan didn't care much about this excess matter now. Shamen Town has already begun to take shape, so there is no need to be careful in everything. The extra soldiers, one word, is enough to deal with the family forging children, and most people dare not come and tease him easily.

At the end of February, the new seventh battalion of the entire Shamen Town had been mobilized and expanded. The Black Bear Camp, Qinglang Camp and Iron Gun Camp successively entered the fortresses of each island. All the troops were equipped with neat equipment. Although Song Wei was given a large number of weapons, Li Guan also accumulated a large number of weapons after several battles. The last time they sold them to Qingnipu, and this time they gave Song Wei was actually just a replacement, and a batch of slightly old weapons stored in the warehouse. It was also a great use to clear the warehouse.

Just as Li Guan was about to shake off his sleeves and make a big fight, so that he could completely digest the fruit of victory. A sudden arrival caught him off guard.

Li Guan personally rushed to Dengzhou Wharf to greet him. He accompanied him back to Shamen Town. Along the way, Li Guan quietly looked at the person in front of him from time to time, and his heart was filled with sighs. The person in front of him was about six feet tall, wearing a dark green round-necked official robe, and a hard-footed head on his head. He was straight, about thirty years old. He had a white face without any needs, and was tall and upright. He was a talented person.

However, when it comes to this person's identity, it makes people feel afraid. He is Zhang Chengye, the military supervisor under Duan Wanrong, the military supervisor in Ziqing Town. His original surname was Kang. During the Xiantong period, he was adopted by Zhang Tai, the attendant of the Inspector Zhang Tai, and his name was changed to Zhang. At this time, his reputation was not obvious, but he was just a military supervisor in the local military supervisor in Ziqing Town where the imperial court was sent to the court.

This time, Li Guan was not aware of his sudden arrival in advance. He did not receive a letter sent by Cui Yunqing until yesterday. The letter told him that the Military Supervision Academy of Ziqing Town suddenly wanted to send a Military Supervision Office to Shamen Town to treat him well. He also said that he tried his best to try and specially invited a eunuch of good character from the Military Supervision Academy.

It was not until he met the young eunuch at the Dengzhou Wharf that he knew the other party's name. Zhang Chengye couldn't help but be shocked when he heard this name. Zhang Chengye was still just an unknown eunuch, but for Li Guan, who is familiar with the history of the late Tang Dynasty, Zhang Chengye was a very famous figure.

The eunuchs of the Tang Dynasty were the most powerful eunuchs in history, and even three points stronger than those of the Ming and Eastern Han dynasties. After the middle Tang Dynasty, the emperors of the Tang Dynasty were all deposed and established in their hands. They even had more than 100,000 imperial guards, and even the emperor dared to kill them, but not only killed one. When it comes to the eunuchs of the Tang Dynasty, they were all a group of people who were chaotic, but not all. There were also good eunuchs, such as Gao Lishi in the prosperous Tang Dynasty, and during the Anshi Rebellion, they dared to rush into Nanyang City surrounded by rebels with only ten cavalry during the Anshi Rebellion, Cao Risheng, the eunuch who represented the emperor Xuanwei soldiers, and Yang Guangfu, who was not famous at this time, but was resourceful in the Huang Chao Rebellion and devoted his efforts to quell the chaos. Another one is Zhang Chengye in front of him, and later the army supervisor around Li Keyong, the later King of Jin, was loyal to the Tang Dynasty.

In history, after the Tang Dynasty was destroyed by Zhu Wen, the general of the vassal state, Zhang Chengye actually tried to revive the Tang Dynasty. He had a very good relationship with Li Keyong and his son Li Cunxu. He worked hard for Li Keyong and his son, Li Cunxu. In the process of assisting Li Keyong and his son, Zhang Chengye also showed extraordinary strategies and talents. However, Li Cunxu destroyed the Later Liang Dynasty of Zhu and established the Later Tang Dynasty, but became the emperor himself. Zhang Chengye, who was determined to revive the Tang Dynasty, was desperate. He said to Li Cunxu: "The bloody battles of the princes were for the Li Tang Dynasty. Now my king took it himself and misled me!" Then he died of a hunger strike.

Zhang Chengye was not only loyal to Li Tang, but also very loyal to King Li Keyong of Jin.

According to historical records, Zhang Chengye is different from ordinary eunuchs. He knows the general principles and understands strategies.

Li Guan didn't know why, but it turned out that after the Huang Chao Rebellion, Li Keyong returned to the Central Plains from Mobei to lead his army to quell the rebellion. Then Zhang Chengye would serve as the Hedong Army Supervisor and have been assisting Li Keyong with all his heart since then. Now, by chance, Zhang Chengye actually came to Shamen Town to be the Army Supervisor.

Eunuchs have been used as military supervisors since the reign of Emperor Xuanzong. At that time, it was only temporary, but in the late Tang Dynasty, military supervisors were always in permanent positions. Among the vassal states in the world, there were military supervisors. As the eyes and ears of the emperor, they directly obeyed the emperor, and they were subordinate to the local vassal commanders and restrained each other. They also had their own personal guards, including three or five hundred, and the most were thousands. Military supervisors and Jie Zheng were both rivals and allies.

For example, the interests of the royal family represented by the military supervisor Zhang Wanrong in Ziqing Town were mutually restricted by the commander Song Wei. However, because Song Wei is now unable to completely control Ziqing Town because of the obstruction of Wang Jingwu by his teeth. Therefore, Zhang Wanrong naturally became a ally of Song Wei. Zhang Wanrong held three thousand military supervisors in his hands, representing the emperor's majesty. He has always been Song Wei's greatest help and the biggest reason why Wang Jingwu has always been afraid and dared not act rashly.

The Jiedushi was appointed and removed from the court. Before Song Wei took control of Ziqing Town, his purpose was consistent with the military supervisor, and he took control of Ziqing Town.

Li Yan was very popular in this battle, which not only surprised Song Wei. Wang Jingwu was surprised, but also made the military commander Zhang Wanrong heard the rumors. He was also very interested in such a young general who suddenly rose up and had the idea of ​​winning over Li Yan and controlling this powerful soldier. This resulted in Zhang Chengye becoming the military commander of Shamen Town. If not, a small garrison town would not be qualified to be a military commander.

Li Yan didn't know whether he wanted to feel honored or helpless. Ren Bai sent a military supervisor, which would be like an extra knife to hold it around his neck. He had to be careful in everything in the future, but the military supervisor was Zhang Chengye, which surprised Li Yan a little. Zhang Chengye was the most famous eunuch who was loyal to the Tang Dynasty in the late Tang Dynasty. He was a general and knowledgeable person and understood strategy. Maybe he should use some thoughts to win over this famous and good eunuch to his side.

The military supervisor was a spell that was added by the superiors, and Li Guan did not dare to be careless. Even if he was facing a famous eunuch in the Tang Dynasty, he did not dare to be careless. All the etiquette was perfect. When he returned to Shamen Town, he immediately summoned the generals to pay homage, and immediately attached a small building with green bricks and green tiles. Ten old soldiers were also transferred to serve as servants of the hospital, and twenty servants and maids, and gave another 10,000 yuan worth of gifts.

Zhang Chengye, who was talking and laughing with everyone, saw these things, his face immediately became gloomy. After a long time, he said, "I will live in this house for the time being. I have a comfortable place to live in. But there is no need for a servant and maid. We are here for official business this time. I have brought a few people around me, so I don't have to waste extravagance. As for the gift you gave us, I dare not accept it. If you really want to, I think it would be better for us to present it to His Majesty the Emperor. You don't know that the cost of the palace is not enough for two consecutive years."

Contribution is a very unique name unique from the late Tang Dynasty. By this time, the court's various vassal states were basically divided into vassal states. The separatist towns were widely used in four categories. The separatist towns were the most respectful of the troops, and the annual financial resources of those places naturally could not be reached by the court. As a vassal state in the Central Plains established to curb these separatist states, all local financial resources were basically used as the vassal states to support the army. The remaining vassal states in the border areas were bitter and cold, and the supply of the border areas was not enough to provide for the army. The court had to transport a large amount of money and grain to support the army every year. Only the remaining eight or nine vassal states in the southeastern financial resources became the last supply land for the court, but at this time the court still continued to use troops in the southwest region, which made the court's finance increasingly insufficient.

Faced with this situation, the court charged salt tea as a monopoly, repeatedly increased taxes, and fought with a hundred coins of salt. Many people could not afford salt. Instead, it aggravated the proliferation of private salt and the emergence of armed salt vendors. Unrest in various places, and the court did not receive much money.

It was in this case that the court found a new name for wealth acquisition, that is, local officials contributed it. Local officials paid tribute to the emperor's warehouse on a fixed festival day under the name of "contribution". Such contributions were abolished shortly before the establishment of the Two Tax Law, but they were immediately restored and became a source of more illegal tax obligations. These "contributions" became an indispensable part of the government's income, and local officials used this to win the emperor's favor. For example, a most dedicated official "contribution" to the palace every day and invented the day.

Of course, such contributions are not free. The governors and other places in the places donated property to the court, and the emperor received official positions and titles, which became a disguised sale of official positions and titles.

When he heard that Zhang Jingye had a way to help Li Guan offer, Li Guan was stunned for a moment. Offering was actually a very cost-effective deal, otherwise no one would have made a desperate offer. In addition to those fixed names, he could also find names like Ri Jin to give money. All efforts are rewarded. Moreover, not everyone has a chance to offer this offer. Only those senior local officials such as governors and Jieshang. Ordinary people cannot find a way to offer even if they have money.

Spend some money to show your face and sign a name in front of the emperor. It seems to be very good.

Zhang Chengye thought Li Guan was reluctant to give up. He said, "If you are willing to believe us, we can find you a baron. This is quite cost-effective. If you contribute to Your Majesty, you will do your duty as a minister, but you will still have such a reward, which is great."

Li Yan chuckled. Zhang Chengye was really loyal. He didn't want the gift he gave him. He had to take it to the emperor, but he had to give it to him for nothing. He even wanted to help Li Yan get a title for him. Not bad, Li Yan, but he thought this military supervisor was good. At least, he still considered it for him.

"100,000 guan." Li Guan said, "I am willing to offer 100,000 guan of property to His Majesty the Emperor. Do my duty as a minister, and ask Zhang Jianjun to be fully responsible for this matter for me. How about?"

When Zhang Chengye heard that Li Guan was willing to take out tributes worth 100,000 guan to pay tribute to the emperor, he was immediately excited. He nodded loudly, "This matter is for us, and we will do it immediately after turning back. The general is so loyal, our family will not be stingy with good words. He will definitely report the general's loyalty and courage." Finally, he said in a low voice, "100,000 guan, we will change the general to a viscount."

"It should be, it should be." Li Yan chuckled.

Zhang Chengye received Li Guan's promise and was very happy and immediately followed Zhang Hong to prepare the gift of 100,000 yuan. Lin Wei and other generals surrounded Li Guan and said with a frown, "What does this mean? Is it because Song Jieshuai can't believe us?"

Li Guan shook his head, "This is not what Song Jieshuai means, but Zhang Jianjun Envoy likes us. This is a good thing. Someone appreciates it, which means that we are valuable. Everyone is more polite to Zhang Jianjun in the future. From now on, he will be directly connected to our eyes and ears in Ziqing Town, and even when the key is attentive, he can go straight to the emperor. Such a person cannot afford to offend him, so he will hold him in good respect. Perhaps it will be of great use when the key is attentive."

"But I was a little too generous when I took out 100,000 guan of money to pay tribute to the emperor at once." Wang Chong said reluctantly.

Li Guan chuckled, "It depends on what you think. I only talk about tributes worth 100,000 yuan, but I didn't say I just gave 100,000 yuan. Our Wuliangye, rock sugar, perfume, and even fabrics and silk are all good things. Especially white wine and rock sugar perfume, but this one is the only one. It's not normal for us to set a high price. A jar of Wuliangye, we can price 10, 20, 20, 100 yuan or 100 yuan. As long as the packaging is better, it is enough to indicate that it is the best tribute wine. One hundred yuan per jar is

It would cost 10,000 yuan to give a good wine to one hundred jars. And after giving this wine to the emperor, we can still sell it under the name of Tegong Yujiu, and then we can make a tribute package for sale alone. This money will not be earned immediately. Other rock sugar and perfume can also be tributed like this, and it is enough to be marked at a high price. In addition, we will find some strange things copied from the pirate's nest and get a few good horses. I heard that our young emperor loves to play polo the most."

Lin Wei was stunned for a moment, "Is this OK? Isn't this the crime of deceiving the monarch?"

"How can this be called deceiving the emperor? Of course, ordinary things for the emperor cannot be used. We use the best, so the price is of course higher. Otherwise, how can we be worthy of the emperor?" Li Yan smiled slightly.

Other generals also understood that this is true. These white wine and other things were originally luxurious things in Shamen Town. Even if the price was ten times higher, others could not say anything. Besides, this was not sold to the emperor, but to the emperor. What does it matter if the high point is high or low point?

Everyone is reluctant to give it to the emperor with 100,000 yuan of real money and silver, but if they just give it to the emperor with some things they produce, they will be reluctant to give it to him. Together, those things are not as painful as the ten war horses that Li Guan took out in the end.

After receiving the instruction of Li Guan, Zhang Hong immediately took Zhang Chengye to the warehouse in the town. He first showed him the specialties such as Wuliangye, rock sugar and perfume. These things are now mass-produced day and night in Shamen Town. However, because Li Guan's sales strategy is implemented by the distributors according to the district, although there are many productions, the amount in the same market is not much.

Even Dengzhou sent the most goods, but the market has not reached saturation at all, and the prices of several products remain high. According to Li Guan, we sell luxury goods anyway, but not a necessary product. Since it is a luxury goods, customers are willing to spend a lot of money, so they will not care about paying more. Facts have proved that Li Guan's later business strategy was still very successful. Now these products in Dengzhou are becoming more and more popular. Those merchants are even smarter than Li Guan. They purchase a large amount of goods, but they sell them in limited quantities, and the prices are extremely high.

At present, even these products appear in small quantities in Qingzhou. Zhang Chengye has also heard of them. Now he is surprised to see these products with his own eyes. He was very satisfied with hearing that Li Guan wanted to offer these tributes to the emperor. As for the prices of these tributes, he really didn't care much. Anyway, although the price of Li Guan was high, it was actually not much higher than the retail price on the market. Moreover, Zhang Hong also specifically explained that these are special tributes, which are far superior to the quality of the products on the market.
Chapter completed!