Su Tiancheng did not particularly worry about the equipment of lower-level officers. For example, the squad leader, deputy squad leader, including the platoon leader, and the grassroots officers, rely on their own abilities to stand out through competition. This is a positive incentive mechanism. To a large extent, it will help the development of Jiangning Camp and encourage the soldiers of Jiangning Camp to fight bravely. However, he still needs to pay attention to the equipment of the battalion commander, which involves the overall quality of Jiangning Camp. As the saying goes, a general is incompetent and exhausts the three armies. This outstanding general cannot be just the commander-in-chief.

Sun Chuanting was also thinking about this matter, and the battalion commander could not be vacant for a long time.

But it is difficult to select so many talents in Jiangning Camp for a while.

The components of Jiangning Camp are very clear. First, the personal soldiers of Yuan Xiong Tingbi, these people are middle forces. Sun Yuankun, Liu Shiliang, Luo Chang and others are all important commanders, but they have been away from the battlefield for nearly ten years. They have only made up for some of the shortcomings through more than a year of war. It is still unrealistic to promote high-level commanders from among the soldiers. Second, Yan Ding in Jiangning County has good physical fitness and is very dedicated to fighting. Unfortunately, these people have poor cultural level and will take some time to temper. Third, Nan

The Xiaoqi Camp separated from the two camps of Beijing, these people have good qualities, but after many battles, they suffered great losses and few left behind, and most of them have served as grassroots officers. Fourth, some of the soldiers who turned over from among the bandits were not suitable to select officers. The Jiangning Camp's idea of ​​destroying bandits was to kill the leaders of all sizes among the bandits, and the remaining ones were all ordinary soldiers. Fifth, the guards from the King of Jin's mansion, and these people dare not promote them. Who knows whether the people inside were identities?

As for the 10,000 soldiers recruited not long ago, they are still recruits, and it is definitely unrealistic to promote high-level commanders from it.

"Mr. Sun, what do you have specific ideas about the battalion commander and deputy battalion commander?"

"Mr. Su, I don't think we can't be in a hurry. We should slowly cultivate and promote it from Jiangning Camp. This will also help to form the strongest combat power. Everyone has trained it step by step from the grassroots level."

"No, we don't have so much time. At most, Jiangning Camp will have to take on the heavy responsibility in one year or even half a year. In such a short time, it is very difficult to cultivate many battalion commanders and deputy battalion commanders."

"Mr. Su. Time is too tight. I mean, Jiangning Camp will take at least two years. The newly recruited 10,000 soldiers are still training hard. But there is not enough time. On the battlefield, the sword is ruthless. Whether it is physically or psychologically, they still have a gap."

"This aspect is not something you and I can decide. As a sergeant, you can only be tempered in blood and fire. So, in this case, the equipment of the battalion commander and the deputy battalion commander is particularly important."

"Since that's the case, I have an idea. Can I ask Lord Fan for help? Let's see if I draw some generals from the two camps, or draw generals from the middle of the garrison in Nanzhili to recruit those who are good at fighting."

"I have also considered this method. If you can't think of other methods in a short period of time, I'm afraid this will be the only way."

Having said that, Su Tiancheng and Sun Chuanting were both silent.

It is indeed a good way to select commanders from the two camps and garrisons, but the disadvantages are also great. The treatment of Jiangning Camp has caused dissatisfaction from the two camps and garrisons. At such a sensitive moment, I openly select generals from the two camps and garrisons, and I don’t know what will happen. Besides, whether it is the two camps or garrisons, the generals in it have more or less problems, such as deducting military pay, being irritable, being the only one, etc. Even if I enter Jiangning Camp, it will take some time to get used to adapt to the atmosphere of Jiangning Camp.

It is best to be able to choose from within Jiangning Camp, but to ensure the combat effectiveness of Jiangning Camp, the quality of the battalion-level commander is a very critical factor and must not be neglected.

Fan Jingwen rarely went to Jiangning Camp. After serving as the commander of Jiangning Camp, he came here twice in total. One was when the imperial edict was issued, and the other was during the Spring Festival. Fan Jingwen had too many things to care about Jiangning Camp. Besides, he was the one you served as part-time and didn't need to worry about specific things.

But Fan Jingwen is still very concerned about Jiangning Camp and often asks Sun Chuanting.

What Su Tiancheng did in Jiangning County was increasingly appreciated by Fan Jingwen. His perspectives were different, and he mainly saw the Nanjing Maritime Mansion and Zhongxing Society.

The transformation of Maritime Service was huge and had become a place of wealth. This transformation was only a year ago. Although the Maritime Service did not know the specific situation, it was a foregone conclusion that the court would plead for the government to pay the silver every year. Nowadays, the UnionPay is in warehouse every day, and the number of people in the Maritime Service is 100,000 people, who are busy, are busy and the goods transported to the dock are piled up like mountains. No matter who owns the goods, they have to pay taxes.

The establishment of the Zhongxing Academy has a certain milestone significance. This is a transformation of academic concepts and has subverted many views of Donglin Academy and Fushe. It can be said that several years later, people can find that the establishment of the Zhongxing Academy could have a significant impact on the Ming Dynasty.

As for Jiangning Camp, it seems abnormal that it cannot become an invincible army under such a system.

Both Su Tiancheng and Sun Chuanting came to visit, and this situation is rare.

Fan Jingwen turned down the rest of the matter and did not allow others to disturb him. Since Su Tiancheng and Sun Chuanting came together, they must have talked about the big things about Jiangning Camp.

"Sir, Xiaguan and Lord Sun have discussed it. When the equipment of the officers in Jiangning Camp has encountered difficulties, I would like to ask the Lord to solve it."

"Oh, what are the problems you encountered?"

"Jiangning Camp temporarily set up the 12th battalion, and twelve battalions and twenty-three deputy battalion commanders. Among them, the scout camp and the personal military battalion set up one deputy battalion commander, the law enforcement battalion set up three deputy battalion commanders, and the remaining battalions set up two deputy battalion commanders. Currently, there are only six battalion commanders, namely Sun Yuankun, the battalion commander of the first battalion of the Xiaoqi Battalion, Liu Shiliang, the battalion commander of the first battalion of the vanguard battalion, Liu Tiehan, the battalion commander of the Shenji Battalion, Ma Huabiao, the battalion commander of the personal military battalion, and Sun Enming, the battalion commander of the law enforcement battalion. The rest are not equipped for the time being. The officials think that the battalion commander's equipment is very important and is related to the combat effectiveness of the Jiangning Camp, so they dare not make arbitrary decisions."

"This is indeed a problem, but I can't find so many battalion commanders for you."

Su Tiancheng looked at Sun Chuanting, and the rest of his words needed Sun Chuanting to say them.

"Sir, Xiaguan thought of a way to select some generals from the military camp and garrison in Nanzhili to supplement them to Jiangning Camp. The number of people was not large. Xiaguan discussed with Lord Su, which was six people, respectively, who were in charge of the Second Cavalry Battalion, the Second Forward Battalion, Jianrui Battalion, the Second Battalion, the First Battalion of Infantry Battalion, the Second Battalion of Infantry Battalion, the First Battalion of Infantry Battalion, the Second Battalion of Infantry Battalion, the First Battalion of the Infantry Battalion, the Second Battalion of Jiangning Camp should be selected by Lord Su and Xiaguan. As for the deputy battalion commander, Jiangning Camp will find a way."

Fan Jingwen didn't speak immediately.

There was Xin Mo in the room for a moment, Su Tiancheng and Sun Chuanting looked at Fan Jingwen and waited for the decision.

They have discussed a lot of methods, but basically they are not established. Selecting personnel from other military camps and garrisons has become the only feasible method, and time is not waiting for anyone.

"The method you thought of has a lot of disadvantages. Fortunately, it is six people, and the impact is not great. As the commander of the Jiangning Camp, I still have to do this. I wonder if you have a suitable candidate."

"Xiaguan thought of a man, Zeng Yu, Qianhu, Anqing Wei Qianhu. This man once participated in the battle to wipe out Zijinliang with Xiaguan, and performed very bravely."

Fan Jingwen nodded and looked at Sun Chuanting.

Sun Chuanting had no suitable candidate, so he shook his head and did not speak.

"Okay, I will consider this matter. Large-scale selection will definitely not work. I will not predict the impact that will be caused by this. The Jiangning Camp is about to start military drills and select some lower-level officers. This matter has caused a sensation in the two major camps and garrisons. I am under a lot of pressure here."

"Sir, I have been discussing this matter for a long time. The situation in Jiangning Camp is special and it is not implemented according to the military household system. Therefore, hereditary cannot be promoted. Xiaguan believes that Jiangning Camp should not implement the hereditary system of military officers. In this way, it has indeed caused a lot of trouble for the adults, and I also beg the adults to take care of them."

"I know that this method is good and can inspire the fighting spirit of soldiers. I have submitted a report to the emperor and the Ministry of War. Although the emperor has not issued an order, the Ministry of War agrees with this kind of practice. In recent years, the army in various places has implemented such methods to promote officers, and this is not a big problem, but you don't have to grasp it."

Now it’s Sun Chuanting’s turn to answer.

"Don't worry, the senior officials will do their best. The military competition will be scheduled on the fifth day of the second month, which will last three days. At that time, please give me some guidance."

"Well, I will definitely go and see it if I have time."

When he returned to Jiangning Camp, Su Tiancheng spoke without hesitation.

"Mr. Sun, please worry about the military competition on the fifth day of the second month, including the daily affairs of Jiangning Camp. During this period, I will focus on selecting the battalion commander. Mr. Fan has already made a request that it cannot be selected publicly. So, I will find a way to secretly select the remaining five people. This matter is of great importance and must not be neglected."
Chapter completed!