In the middle of the night, the vassal army's camp was filled with people shouting and horses neighing. Torches formed a forest as a large number of soldiers gathered in the drill ground. Tens of thousands of soldiers stood motionlessly in the drill ground. Zhuang Yan had a total of more than 50,000 soldiers, and they were selected in the three drill grounds. Lin Muyu and Feng Jixing did not bring many people with them. The Longdan Army Camp and the Imperial Army added up to more than 1,000 people. The two God State Experts did not care about the vassal army's combat power at all. These were just ordinary people. Only when they were equipped with Magic Crystal Cannons and Deicide Cannons could they be considered as an army with real lethality.
Lin Muyu galloped past the periphery of the phalanx, her eyes falling on the soldiers in the phalanx. She had been in the Shattered Cauldron Realm for 11 years and fought for seven years, so she was very good at judging people. Lin Muyu could almost tell whether a person could become an outstanding soldier at a glance. It was the same for Wei Chou, Xu Jiantao, and the others. Naturally, the speed of the selection was very fast.
On the contrary, Feng Jixing was very meticulous in his selection. He looked like a clever wife and was very serious and meticulous.
Until dawn, Lin Muyu selected more than 40,000 people from the seven vassal armies to join the Longdan Army Camp. All of them were led by Wei Chou to the Longdan Army Camp's northern camp. The original camp of the Longdan Army Camp was still there, and it was enough to accommodate these people. As for the remaining 50,000 soldiers, they could choose slowly. This matter could not be rushed.
…
Even when it was noon, there was still no rest. The flags of the Dragon's Courage Barracks in the north of the city were fluttering in the wind. Inside the main tent, Lin Muyu propped up her chin with one hand and actually dozed off.
"Lin General?" Wei Chou smiled. "Why don't … you go back to Ze Tian Hall to sleep. Isn't your room next to Her Highness Yin's?"
"No, I probably can't go back for a few days. Xiao Yin is accompanied by Xiao Xi and Tarilyn. I'll stay in the Longdan Army Camp." Lin Muyu opened her eyes and said, "Wei Chou, since the recruits are about to arrive, then the next step is to help them get armors and reorganize them. Also, within three days, we must prepare for training and quickly raise their battle strength."
"Yes, this subordinate understands."
"I'm afraid it won't be that easy," said Situ Sen.
"Of course it won't be that easy." Lin Muyu smiled. "What do you think, General Sen?"
Situ Sen cupped his fists and said, "Lin General, our newly recruited 40,000 people can be said to be divided into seven groups. Every feudal lord's men are in one group. They are all closely grouped together. Moreover, the four Captaincy are not on good terms with each other. As for the 40 chiliarchs, 80 lieutenants, and 400 centurions, almost none of them are loyal to the Longdan Army Camp."
"Naturally, they won't be loyal. Most of them are the feudal lords' men. Many of them are even the feudal lords' brothers. Zhuang Yan, Su Changying, and the others are here to divide the Longdan Army Camp's cohesion."
"Then what should we do?" asked Xu Jiantao with a frown.
"It's simple."
Lin Muyu spread out the list of officers of the Longdan Army Camp in front of her and said, "Our Longdan Army Camp used to have 200,000 people. We were invincible when we fought in the south and the north. However, after encountering the strong army of the Tianji Empire, our numbers kept decreasing. Now we only have more than 10,000 people. However, each of these 10,000 people is an elite soldier. Wei Chou, draw up a list. Each veteran general of the Longdan Army Camp will be promoted by one level. The centurions will be promoted to chiliarchs, and the chiliarchs will be promoted to Captaincy."
"Yes, this subordinate understands."
"In addition, all the new recruits of the seven groups will be divided into five 10,000-man battalions. Starting from the centurions, all of them will be the original generals of the Longdan Army Camp. I only want the new recruits from the feudal lords' armies. They are like unpolished jade waiting for us to carve. As for those generals, they are all old foxes. We don't need them."
Situ Sen was stunned. "Then how should we deal with these old foxes? Most of them are relatives of the feudal lords. If we don't deal with them properly, I'm afraid the conflict between our military and the Congress will further deepen."
"Find a suitable excuse."
Lin Muyu thought for a while and said, "Don't rush to remove them from their positions. We will start the training tomorrow. These feudal lords and generals don't know the rules of the Longdan Army Camp. They are used to being unbridled and undisciplined. Arrest them one by one. If they violate the military rules of the Empire, no matter how big or small, they will be removed from their positions directly and be sent back to their original army. This way, they will not lose their mouths and the Congress will not have a chance to take advantage of them."
Situ Sen smiled. "Marshal Lin is wise. I think … you're the one who's really a wily old fox. You're simply too scheming!"
Lin Muyu glared at him and said, "Don't flatter me. Hurry up and get to work. Tomorrow, the Congress will be drafting the constitution. I will be there to keep an eye on it. The Longdan Army Camp will depend on you. How many elite soldiers we can bring out depends on you. Do you understand?"
"Yes, we will not let Lin General down!"
Wei Chou, Xu Jiantao, Situ Sen, Situ Xue, Fengxi, and the other generals knelt on one knee. As long as Lin Muyu was there, the soul of the Longdan Army Camp would be there. As long as these generals were there, the bones of the Longdan Army Camp would be there!
Lin Muyu was now just waiting for the Longdan Army Camp to become an invincible force again. In this way, they would no longer be controlled by the feudal lords' armies. After all, the one with the strongest fist would have the most weight. This principle had never changed since ancient times.
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The next day, the golden horizontal board of Prince Yuning's Mansion had been replaced by the Parliament House. Countless craftsmen came and went. The reconstruction work was in full swing. The meeting hall could not accommodate 200 people. It could only accommodate 100 people. The other 100 members of the Congress were all holding a meeting outside the hall. They could not even hear the content of the meeting clearly.
It was drizzling, but none of the members were willing to leave. They held the meeting in the rain. Obviously, they were not willing to give up this opportunity to rise to the top of the empire. Once they lost this opportunity, they did not know when they would get it again.
In the morning, the rudimentary constitution of the empire was finalized. The most important part was about the division of fiefs and the reward of new titles.
Around the round table, the ten deacons of the Congress listened quietly. Lin Muyu was whispering to Tang Xiaoxi. He was actually not interested in the specific constitution of the Congress. Naturally, Tang Xiaoxi was even less interested. However, when the topic of fiefs was mentioned, the two of them immediately listened carefully. After all, this would affect the future of the empire. It could not be ignored.
Zhuang Yan slapped the table and said, "As for fiefs, we will still follow the principle of the people ruling the world together. I think the smaller the fiefs, the better. It is very important to redivide the land. All the lands of the nobles must be divided. Half of it will be given to the Congress. The Congress will hire farmers to farm and collect a certain amount of rent. The rent will be used to support the Congress."
"No."
Feng Jixing frowned and said, "In this way, the entire Congress will become a big noble family, the biggest vassal of the empire. How can they talk about the people ruling the world together? They are obviously abusing their power for personal gain."
Zhuang Yan's face was a bit ugly. Obviously, Feng Jixing was right. Who in the Congress would really want the people to rule the world together? It was just a nice way to put it. In fact, they just wanted to get more of the cake for themselves.
Liu Xiyu said, "General, what do you think?"
Qin Xiao said, "Dividing half of the land of the nobles to the Congress is indeed a bit too much. How about dividing 30%?"
At this time, Lin Muyu said, "I think dividing 10% is at most. How can the Congress have so many people to feed? Giving more benefits to the farmers will make them more active. It is more important to hand over the grain to the various states and counties and turn it into military food. "
Qin Xiao laughed, "Lin General is always the most concerned about military affairs!"
Lin Muyu said seriously, "Although the Tianji Empire and the Blackstone Empire were defeated, it doesn't mean they won't come again. On the contrary, I think if we continue to waste time on this kind of division of land, the more likely the Celestial Pole Continent will launch the next attack."
Zhuang Yan smiled and said, "The 400,000 troops of the Tianji Empire were almost wiped out by us. The 300,000 troops of the Blackstone Empire only less than 50,000 returned. We have 400,000 troops of the feudal lords and 400,000 regular troops of the empire. Zhuang Yan, may I ask, if the Tianji Empire wants to launch another expedition, what will they use to fight against us?"
Lin Muyu stood up, her eyes full of contempt, "Zhuang Yan, have you fought with the main force of the Tianji Empire?"
"No … no …"
"Then what gives you the right to talk nonsense here?!" Lin Muyu's palm landed heavily on the table, causing everyone's teacups to fly. Her voice was not loud, but it was very penetrating. "Forgive me for being blunt, the 700,000 feudal lords may not even be able to defeat the 100,000 regular troops of the Tianji Empire. Everyone, don't be complacent all day long. Instead of wasting time here, why don't you think about how to strengthen the army? If the army of the Celestial Pole Continent attacks again, what you have now will disappear. "
The feudal lords were dumbfounded. No one expected Lin Muyu to fly off the handle in public.
"Lin General, calm down." Qin Xiao was a little embarrassed.
Lin Muyu also suddenly felt that what she had said was a little inappropriate. She said respectfully, "General, I misspoke just now. I hope you don't mind. I won't participate in the afternoon meeting. The commanders of the empire's army are discussing military affairs in Ze Tian Palace."
"Okay, Lin General, go do what you have to do. I will take charge of the Congress."
"Yes!"
…
In the afternoon, in Ze Tian Palace, Qin Yin was listening to the military affairs meeting regarding the reconstruction of the empire's army. All the commanders of the army attended the meeting.
The group of generals all sat up straight and looked at the scroll in Lin Muyu's hand with burning eyes. What was written on it was very important. It was related to the future combat power of each army.
"Can we start?" Lin Muyu looked up.
Everyone said in unison, "Lin General, make the announcement!"
"Okay."
Lin Muyu nodded and said, "After discussion with Xiao Yin, we have decided to keep the empire's ten army divisions. Among them, the Longdan Army Camp will have 100,000 soldiers, the Imperial Army will have 80,000 soldiers, the Iron Blade Army will have 50,000 soldiers, the God Might Battalion will have 30,000 soldiers, the Qin Dragon Army will have 20,000 soldiers, the National Garrison Army will have 30,000 soldiers, the Canglan Army will have 10,000 soldiers, the Seven Navies will have 30,000 soldiers, the Cangnan Army will have 50,000 soldiers, and the Ming Shan Army will have 50,000 soldiers. There will be a total of ten army divisions. If the demon army in the Tongtian Gorge is added, it will be 11. We will do our best to replenish the numbers after drawing troops. Does anyone have any objections? "
"Yes."
In the crowd, Tang Zhen, the commander of the National Garrison Army, stood up and cupped his fists. "Lin General, the defense of the empire's border is empty. There are no troops stationed in Lingdong Province, and it has been repeatedly robbed by the Blackstone Empire's mercenary corps. Which army should we send to Winterfrost City?"
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