Finally, Ouyang Shuo led a group of officials to welcome Ge Hongliang. He smiled. "Welcome, Mister Ge. From now on, we are a family."
Ge Hongliang didn't dare to delay. He bowed and said solemnly, "Greetings, sir!" This bow was a gesture of submission. From now on, there would be a difference between them, and they would no longer be able to speak as equals like before. Everyone behind him bowed. The ordinary citizens even knelt down and said loudly, "Greetings, sir!"
Ouyang Shuo naturally understood the deeper meaning behind this, so he didn't avoid it and calmly accepted everyone's greetings before supporting Ge Hongliang up and saying with a smile, "Let's go, I've already ordered people to prepare some wine to welcome everyone." After he finished speaking, he personally led Ge Hongliang towards the Lord's Estate.
Shanhai Town was undergoing a land renewal. There were construction sites everywhere. Ge Hongliang observed carefully along the way. The layout of the town was reasonable. The buildings were well-proportioned. It was a scene of prosperity. The citizens he saw on the way were all healthy and strong. They wore clean linen clothes and were full of energy. This was the behavior of people who lived a prosperous life and had something to look forward to.
Ge Hongliang couldn't help but nod. It seemed that the promise he made to them yesterday wasn't groundless. Shanhai Town was indeed as prosperous as he described.
In the banquet hall of the manor, Ouyang Shuo hosted a banquet for Ge Hongliang, Xu Zhenchang, and Sun Tengjiao. The three directors of Shanhai Town and the military representative, Shi Wansui, accompanied them. As for the other people in the refugee camp, Ouyang Shuo handed them over to the logistics department.
Before the banquet started, Ouyang Shuo introduced both parties to each other. They were going to be ministers in the future. It was a good opportunity to get to know each other. Everyone on Shanhai Town's side was a big shot. Other than Ying You, they were all historical figures. Naturally, they weren't surprised.
Ge Hongliang and the other two were different. They were surprised again and again. They couldn't imagine how a small second-class town could gather so many talents. The little bit of arrogance they had before disappeared. They couldn't be arrogant anymore.
Sun Tengjiao couldn't summon any fighting spirit when he saw Shi Wansui. When he saw Lin Yi guarding Ouyang Shuo yesterday, he thought that Lin Yi was the strongest general in Shanhai Town. Who would have thought that there would be a special-class general in charge of the Shanhai Town's headquarters? He was simply a beast in human form.
After the banquet, Ouyang Shuo wasn't in a hurry to arrange their duties. Instead, he let them go rest first.
Two o 'clock in the afternoon, in the council hall of the Lord's Mansion.
The Three Great Bureaus, Fourteen Divisions, as well as the person in charge of a subordinate organization, as well as all the military officers above the rank of Squadron Leader were gathered here to participate in the impromptu territorial discussion.
Ouyang Shuo said: "This time, I called everyone here to make some adjustments to the structure of the territory. As the number of troops continued to increase, there were also more and more matters related to the army, from logistics support, weapons and equipment manufacturing research, to the management and mobilization of soldiers, to the formulation of battle plans, and so on. Therefore, I think it is necessary to set up a special department to manage the affairs of the army. "
As military affairs opposed to government affairs, they still didn't have a unified management department. This had become a sore point for Ouyang Shuo. It wasn't that he didn't want to, but that he couldn't find a suitable chief to share his burden. Ge Hongliang's appearance was undoubtedly an opportunity.
"I've decided to set up the Military Affairs Department, with Ge Hongliang as the director. The Military Intelligence Department and the Armor Department will be under the jurisdiction of the Military Affairs Department. In addition, the Combat Readiness Department under the Supplies Department will be separated and placed under the jurisdiction of the Military Affairs Department. The Census Department will be separated from the management of military records, and the files of soldiers will be transferred to the Military Affairs Department for management. "
The establishment of the Military Affairs Department involved changes in the Administrative Department and the Supplies Department. It was precisely because of this that he had called the personnel of the Three Great Bureaus here to discuss the matter. From now on, the Shanhai Town would become the Four Great Bureaus, and Ge Hongliang would become one of the Four Giants of the Shanhai Town.
Ge Hongliang stood up excitedly and said loudly: "Thank you for your trust, sir. I will definitely not let you down!" For a newcomer like him to be entrusted with such an important task, it was indeed a sign of trust. No wonder he was so excited.
When Xu Zhenchang and Sun Tengjiao saw that they had been put in an important position, the last trace of worry in their hearts disappeared, and they began to truly integrate themselves into the big group of the Shanhai Town.
Ouyang Shuo adhered to the principle of not doubting the people he used, and he believed that Ge Hongliang had the ability to support the Military Affairs Department and help him solve his problems. The newly established Military Affairs Department did not have a complete set of departments. Ouyang Shuo did not rush to set it up in one go, but chose to adjust it according to the opportunity.
The establishment of the Military Affairs Department also solved the problem of the Military Intelligence Department's chaotic ownership. The previous Military Intelligence Department was said to be independent and under the leadership of Shi Wansui; it was said to be part of the military, but it did not have a clear organization. The Armor Department was responsible for the production of military weapons and equipment, so it was reasonable to put it under the jurisdiction of the Military Affairs Department.
Zhao Youfang of the Combat Readiness Department was demoted to Deputy Director because he was implicated in the year-end assessment, and he had been reinstated by Ouyang Shuo a few days ago. The Combat Readiness Department was put under the Military Affairs Department, which marked the beginning of independent operation of the military logistics.
As the Combat Readiness Department was put under the Military Affairs Department, the status of the Supplies Department declined again. This was something that could not be helped. The Supplies Department, the predecessor of the Supplies Department, was established to solve the problem of centralized management of supplies before the privatization of the territory. With the deepening of privatization, many of the original functions could not keep up with the pace of development, so they had to be fully released.
Ouyang Shuo also had arrangements for the office of the Military Affairs Department. "The Construction Department will build a courtyard house in the Northeast Military Zone as the office of the Military Affairs Department. All the departments under the Military Affairs Department will be transferred there to work."
"No problem!" Zhao Dewang nodded.
Ouyang Shuo made this arrangement. First, there was no extra office space in the Lord's Mansion. Second, whether it was the military camp or the Armor Department, they were all built in the military zone, so it was more convenient for the Military Affairs Department to work there.
After making arrangements for the Military Affairs Department, Ouyang Shuo turned to look at Ying You and said with a smile, "You 'er, I found a talented person for your Finance Department. I just don't know if it's easy to enter the Finance Department's yamen!"
"Big Brother, don't make fun of me. Others may not know, but you don't know how busy I am. To have someone to share the burden, You 'er can't ask for more. "Ying You glanced at Ouyang Shuo.
Ouyang Shuo nodded and said loudly, "That's good. I have decided to appoint Xu Zhenchang as the Assistant Director of the Finance Department and the Director of the Commercial Department. At the same time, Cui Yingyou will be relieved of her duties as the Director of the Commercial Department. "
Xu Zhenchang stood up and bowed, saying excitedly, "Thank you for your trust, I will not let you down!"
Xu Zhenchang's rich experience in government affairs was a very good addition to the Finance Department. With his many years of experience as an official in the Ministry of Revenue, it would be effortless for him to take charge of the Department of Commerce. Ouyang Shuo didn't want Ying You's energy to be tied up too much by the business division. Instead, he wanted her to stand at a higher height and oversee the overall situation.
After adjusting the structure of the territory, Ouyang Shuo asked the generals to stay behind and held a separate military conference. Other than the platoon leader of Shanhai Town's headquarters, Zhang Daniu from Pool Village's garrison was also present. Even Pei Donglai, who was training far away in North Sea Town, rushed back with Zhou Feng and You Fang, the two squadron leaders. You Fang used to be an elite among the pirates. Pei Donglai recommended him and promoted him to be the captain of the second squadron of the navy.
"Mister Ge is not only the head of the Military Affairs Division, but also the military's combat staff officer. The spring offensive plan is very important. Mister Ge will be in charge of the overall deployment and command. Mister Ge's orders are my orders. All of you must carry them out to the letter. No slacking is allowed. "Ouyang Shuo went straight to the point.
"Yes, sir!" Ouyang Shuo's prestige in the military was unquestionable. These generals were all promoted by him. The generals might have doubts in their hearts, but they still carried out Ouyang Shuo's orders.
Military combat command was not Ouyang Shuo's forte. As a modern person, it was very difficult for him to have access to such knowledge, especially in the era of cold weapons. He could only understand bits and pieces of it from books and movies. He was still at the stage of learning and exploring. Therefore, he fully delegated power to the more professional Ge Hongliang to lead the spring offensive.
Then, Ouyang Shuo introduced Sun Tengjiao to the generals. He would be in charge of selecting 100 people from the refugee camp to form the third squadron of the cavalry.
"How's the military's training?" Ouyang Shuo asked.
"Everything is going smoothly, sir. The mixed battalion is now undergoing the coordination training of the infantry and cavalry. I believe that they will be able to complete the run-in soon. The mountain barbarians have also adapted to military life and are getting along well with the other soldiers. "Shi Wansui replied.
"Very good. Also, don't forget about the newly formed third squadron of the cavalry. Help them to integrate into the military camp as soon as possible and adapt to the military discipline. "
"Understood!"
"What about the garrison squadron of the Pool Village?"
Zhang Daniu stepped out and said loudly, "Don't worry, sir. Ever since the previous mistake, the brothers have become courageous after knowing the shame. They have trained very hard and are determined to redeem their reputation with battle achievements. I can guarantee that the current garrison platoon is definitely not inferior to any infantry platoon. "
Ouyang Shuo nodded and turned to look at Pei Donglai. He asked, "How's the situation with the navy?"
Pei Donglai immediately stood up and replied, "Sir, after half a month of training, the two squadrons of the navy have been fully formed and are ready for battle."
Ouyang Shuo was relieved. He smiled and said, "Very good. Since that's the case, the spring offensive has to be carried out quickly. Division Chief Ge! "
"Yes!"
"I'll have to trouble you to use these two days to familiarize yourself with the various troops in the territory as soon as possible. Then, draw up a detailed battle plan according to the information obtained by the Military Intelligence Division," Ouyang Shuo instructed.
"Don't worry, sir. I have some understanding of the distribution of the bandits in the surrounding areas. I guarantee that I will complete the mission, "Ge Hongliang said confidently.
"Alright, then I'll wait for your good news," Ouyang Shuo said in the end.
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