Zhong Hui returned to Zhong’s mansion yesterday, and couldn’t help but feel excited and even woke up from his dream.

The Hebei Governor and the General of the North of the Conquest was such a prominent official position. The previous Zhong Hui was just a chief minister in the General's Mansion. Although the position of the Chief Secretary was not low, he could not be compared with the General of the Conquest of the North of the Conquest. This sudden change made Zhong Hui feel a little unreal.

Zhong Hui is an ambitious person, but he is good at concealing himself and never reveals his true thoughts in his heart. Since he became an official, Zhong Hui has always played the role of an aide, hiding behind the scenes, and giving advice to the Sima family.

In the eyes of others, Zhong Hui is just a strategist, and he has never led the army alone, so he does not regard him as a qualified general. After all, no matter how profound the strategy is, it cannot compare to actual combat. Zhao Kuo, who talks about war on paper, is a clear example.

Of course, Zhong Hui did not want to be an aide to others for the rest of his life. Even if Sima Shi is powerful, being a counselor around him is far less happy than going out to take charge of a region. So Zhong Hui has been waiting for such an opportunity. When giving Sima Shi's advice, Zhong Hui also tried his best, hoping that he could be appreciated by Sima Shi and thus obtain the qualification to leave the town.

Zhong Hui's serious and diligent attitude really satisfies Sima Shi, and the ability shown by Zhong Hui can indeed prove that he is competent for new positions. Of course, the third point is the most critical. Zhong Hui showed his wholehearted loyalty to the Sima family, so that Sima Shi can rest assured to let him take responsibility outside.

So when Zhong Hui revealed his plan to stick to Jizhou, he was praised by Sima Shi. At the same time, Sima Shi thought that Lu Zhao was also embarrassed by the great task, so he intended to let Zhong Hui be the governor of Hebei.

This is the opportunity that Zhong Hui has been looking forward to for a long time. Of course, he would not miss it and immediately receive the order. However, Jizhou is the most dangerous point at present. After Cao Liang took Youzhou, he was staring at Jizhou with a fierce look. Zhong Hui has personally experienced the terrifying combat power of the Bingzhou cavalry. Unless he has a cavalry team with a matching strength and has the ability to compete, any army will be defeated in the confrontation.

Not to mention that the Sima Army does not have such cavalry at present, even if there are, it is the lifeblood of Sima's division. It is impossible to hand it over to Zhong Hui in all. Therefore, Zhong Hui asked to send 100,000 infantry to go to war. Without cavalry, it is better to have more infantry. Anyway, Zhong Hui did not expect these infantry to defeat the Bingzhou cavalry in field battles. Defending the city is their only choice. If there are many people and strong forces, there will be hope for defending the city.

That's why Zhong Hui told Sima that 100,000 infantry was the minimum limit. If it was low, Jizhou's defense would be impossible.

However, Zhong Hui also knew that with the current Sima Jun situation, it was indeed not easy to draw 100,000 people in a very short time. Although Sima Shi promised to reply to him tomorrow, Zhong Hui also knew that Sima Shi might be difficult to do.

Upon receiving the news that Sima Shi was summoned, Zhong Hui immediately set off for the General's Mansion to meet Sima Shi.

In such a short time, Sima Shi mobilized the 100,000 people he needed. Zhong Hui, who was well versed in military affairs, felt that it was impossible. However, when he saw Sima Shi, who was full of spring breeze, he was slightly surprised. Looking at Sima Shi's expression, it should be that the matter was done.

Sima Shi was not long-winded and said straight to the point: "Shi Ji, you said yesterday that the survival of Jizhou is related to the country, and I also agreed with it, so I decided to recruit 300,000 troops to Jizhou. You should set off to take office tomorrow."

"Three hundred thousand?" Zhong Hui almost dropped his chin. How could this be possible? Sima Shi was able to kill only 500,000 troops, 50,000 Youzhou and 50,000 people, and only 400,000 people left. If 300,000 people were transferred, there would be only 100,000 people left in this huge place. Wouldn't the world be in chaos?

Zhong Hui even suspected that he had heard it wrong, how could it be possible? It was completely impossible, but Sima Shi was convinced and had no intention of joking at all. Zhong Hui was completely confused.

However, after Sima Shi explained the details, Zhong Hui suddenly realized, oh, it turned out that Sima Shi did not want to transfer the ready-made army, but asked him to recruit 300,000 people locally after he arrived in Jizhou. Zhong Hui couldn't help but feel worried that any army would need to undergo long-term training and practical training, so that it could form a strong combat power. If a new army just recruited suddenly launches an attack, it would be a group of mobs. What kind of combat power would such an army have?

Zhong Hui said his concerns. Sima Shi obviously had made an analysis in advance and said earnestly: "Shi Ji, the court is really in trouble now. It is impossible to mobilize a 100,000 army. He can only find a way from Jizhou. Jizhou has a population of one million, which is the largest state in the world. The recruitment of troops this time is to defend the land and protect the family. I believe that the people of Jizhou will also be very supportive. Of course, if you encounter some unruly people who refuse to accept the conscription, you will be given the right to behead first and then report."

Zhong Hui had a toothache. The population of Jizhou was million, but the number of people who could be recruited was estimated to be 300,000. This number was obviously not obtained out of thin air. It was only after careful calculation that Sima sent people to obtain such a result.

All the young and strong men were recruited, and the entire Jizhou was called the whole nation, with only women, children, old and weak left. Do you still need to plant the land in Jizhou? Now it is the time for spring plowing and preparations. A large amount of land is abandoned. What are the common people eating next year? Such a military force is so powerful that they can fish in the waters, I am afraid that the world will be in chaos from now on.

"You don't have to worry about this. Jizhou is an extraordinary moment. It is necessary to do extraordinary things. This is not normal. When the rebellion in Bingzhou is resolved, these newly recruited soldiers will be dismissed and returned to the fields. As for the food and grass that Jizhou needs to stabilize the people's hearts, they will also be mobilized from other prefectures and counties. There will never be any civil rebellion caused by the shortage of food." Sima Shi said firmly. Obviously, before Zhong Hui arrived, he had already thought about the matter in Jizhou, and he decided so.

Zhong Hui had no choice but to accept it. In his opinion, Jizhou was like a hot potato, but it would not be possible to not take it. He had to bite the bullet and take it. After all, he dug this pit himself, and he can only swallow it in his stomach. There is no other way.
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