Chapter 314 Military reform, flexing muscles!

The same thing done by different people will have completely different results!
Comprehensively reforming the military household system is such a big deal, let alone Lin Ruhai’s current position as the second assistant of the cabinet.

Generally speaking, even if the entire cabinet reaches a consensus, they dare not touch it easily.

But when it happened to Jia Cong, everyone was shocked.

I don’t have any other mood.

Just as what Wenhou’s Dharmakaya said that day.

Reason doesn’t make sense, and I just happen to have a little bit of martial arts skills!
Military officers and generals from garrisons across the country dared to take risky actions against the cabinet and even the imperial court in order to save their lives.

But what if we try to act tough with Jia Cong?
Before the Mid-Autumn Festival, there are 130 prefectures in the world!

It has only been a short time since a total of 130 aristocratic families were massacred.

“Does Lord Lin have any good ideas?”

Emperor Shunde glanced at Jia Cong and obviously understood the connection.

This military reform was supposedly proposed by Lin Ruhai, but in fact it was Jia Cong who was behind it.

The purpose is also simple!
It is to have enough troops to serve in the southern expedition, and even in the future western and eastern expeditions!
So that we can continue to promote Shinto!

“Your Majesty, I believe that Daqian is developing rapidly now.”

“The two armies in the south are reporting victories!”

“Whether it is the newly established major protectorates or the newly reorganized army and navy, they all need a large number of young and strong men.”

“Rather than letting the corrupt guards occupy a large number of young and strong people.”

“It would be better to abolish the military household system and close most of the garrisons!”

“Take back the military farms of the garrisons and set up an institution to manage them uniformly.”

“In the future, the imperial court should recruit soldiers based on recruitment rather than hereditary succession.”

“All food and salary supplies should be allocated by the imperial court!”

“Expand the size of the camps in each province and prepare for military training!”

“In the thirteen provinces, only a small number of city guards are left in the provincial capitals and counties to obey the jurisdiction of the local government offices.”

“The rest of the camps are under the command of the imperial court. Local government offices are not allowed to easily mobilize troops from the camps.”

“Military commanders in various regions are not allowed to interfere in local government without imperial decree, and the separation of military and politics is truly achieved!”

“I roughly estimate that after the provinces have recruited soldiers and prepared their camps, the number of soldiers and horses in the world will be similar to before.”

“But the combat power has at least increased three times!”

Lin Ruhai held the memorial in his hand, and every sentence he spoke was powerful and forceful.

For a moment, the eyes of the civil and military officials in the court when they looked at Lin Ruhai changed immediately.

Abolish the military household system and abolish local garrisons!

Take back the military farms in the garrisons and expand the military camps in each province.

Separation of military and political power!

It can be said that each one of them is a drastic reform that affects the entire body.

If this gets out, you can imagine how much trouble it will cause.

“This……”

“Such a drastic move might…”

“I’m afraid this matter still needs…”

As soon as Lin Ruhai finished speaking, a murmur of discussion broke out in the hall.

Anyone can see the danger behind this matter.

If it were any other time, everyone would be drooling.

I want to blast the person who brought this up into pieces.

But now, Jia Cong stood at the front of the team with his hands behind his back.

Although he didn’t make any movement, he didn’t even turn his head.

But it was like a huge mountain, weighing heavily on everyone’s heart.

Everyone was so timid that they couldn’t even utter a complete sentence.

“What do you think of this, my dear ministers?”

Emperor Shunde took a look at Jia Cong and knew that based on Jia Cong’s style of doing things.

Since Lin Ruhai has already brought up this matter, he must have made all the necessary preparations.

“Your Majesty, the strategy proposed by Lord Lin will benefit the country and the people.”

“If the military system can be reformed, it will definitely give all the troops in Daqian a brand new look.”

“But I still have a few doubts and I beg Lord Lin to clear them up!”

Upon seeing this, the Cabinet Chief Minister Li Ge Lao sighed helplessly and stood out from the line of civil officials.

Lord Li has already prepared to retire and return home.

In the past two months, he has gradually transferred the government affairs to Lin Ruhai.

If nothing unexpected happens, I will submit a petition to beg for my remains in the autumn of this year.

After that, Emperor Shunde will be summoned three times and will truly step down in the early spring of next year, giving his position to Lin Ruhai.

But in such an occasion, Lord Li had no choice but to stand up.

If one wants to implement the military system, the first thing to do is to get most of the officials in the court to reach a consensus.

Therefore, he first affirmed Lin Ruhai’s strategy, and then continued.

“Master Lin, I have three doubts!”

“So, the reason why Emperor Taizu established the garrison system in various places was not only for farming, but also so that when there were changes in various places, the local garrisons could respond immediately!”

“If the guards are abolished, each province will only have one large camp left. If something unexpected happens again, we will inevitably be unable to react in time!”

“Secondly, the military farms in the military garrisons across the country will be managed by special offices. This will inevitably lead to the conscription of more tenants. If the tenants’ rations are removed, the amount that can be provided to the army will be less than before.”

“These three, even if the thirteen provinces’ camps are all under the command of the imperial court, the southern provinces are far away.”

“Even if the imperial edict is delivered quickly at a rate of 800 miles, it will take at least two months for the round trip.”

Many times, those who stand up to argue with you may not really want to be your enemy.

After Lord Li asked the three questions, Lin Ruhai knew that the other party was deliberately passing on the conversation.

Give yourself a chance to convince civil and military officials.

“Mr. Li is very meticulous. All three questions are based on mature and patriotic views. I admire you!”

After bowing slightly, Lin Ruhai stood up and continued to talk!

“The core purpose of this military reform, which abolished the military household system, is to liberate a large number of young and strong people.”

“Nowadays, most of the garrisons in various places have become corrupt, morale is low, and the combat effectiveness of the soldiers is far less than when the country was first founded.”

“Take the White Lotus Rebellion in Shandong and the rebellion started by the Kong family in Fujian in the past few years.”

“Even if they got the news of the rebellion at the first time, the local guards were unable to go and quell the rebellion.”

“Instead of doing this, it is better to cut them off, strengthen the trunk and weaken the branches, so as to ensure the combat effectiveness of the Thirteen Provinces Camp.”

“As for the issue of food and salary security for the army mentioned by Lord Li, the southern expeditionary army has established more than ten protectorates in the south, most of which are in fertile areas.”

“We can harvest food three times a year.”

“Ru Hai thinks that we need to make preparations for both scenarios.”

“Conscript the grain from all the major protectorates in Nanyang and transport it north by land and sea to supply the armies in various provinces!”

“First, it can weaken the power of the Nanyang natives. Second, it can also ease the food pressure of our court.”

“The grain produced by the imperial army should be stored for future use!”

When Lin Ruhai said this, he couldn’t help but feel emotional.

Needless to say, this thorough reform of the military system was secretly instructed by Jia Cong.

But few people know that taking back military settlements and requisitioning grain from Southeast Asia is what Jia Cong values ​​most this time!
Normally.

A large amount of grain will flow into Daqian from various channels, which will inevitably cause a sharp drop in grain prices.

For ordinary people, it’s nothing…

Most people are self-sufficient and are lucky enough to be able to maintain enough food and clothing after a busy year.

Where is there any extra food to sell?

For some hunters and fishermen who make a living from the mountains and the water, the drop in food prices is even better.

The only problem is that it is not a good thing for the wealthy landlords who own a large amount of land.

If grain prices really fall for several years in a row, it will inevitably cause land prices to depreciate. Gradually, the land will no longer produce a large amount of wealth.

Some families will be forced to turn their attention to business!
Food and land prices are low, and many wealthy families will no longer attach too much importance to those fields.

The best opportunity to promote martial arts has come!

Compared with the rapid expansion of Dongli Academy, the development speed of the military examination system initiated by Emperor Shunde can only be described as average.

The biggest restriction is whether it is meat or refined grains!
People who practice martial arts need to take in a lot of nutrients every day to maintain their physical strength and build up their physique.

Moreover, this matter is also related to Jia Cong’s arrangements for Daqian and the major protectorates in Nanyang!
The more than a dozen protectorates in Nanyang will serve as the main source of raw material resources for Daqian in the future!

Food, salt, minerals, logs and more!
In Daqian, more workshops were built to process these materials.

In addition, industries related to the extraordinary practice system in the future should also be encouraged!

In this way, the upstream core is firmly grasped.

Daqian is getting stronger every year, and those protectorates in Nanyang can never turn the tables!
The more powerful people there are among the people of the world, the stronger the ghosts and gods that Jia Cong can confer after his death.

……

“As for the third issue, the slow transmission of the imperial edict…”

“Your Majesty, I beg the Ziwei Division to send personnel to guard the camps in each province.”

“It will definitely help convey the message smoothly.”

Lin Ruhai turned to Emperor Shunde, bowed, and then spoke loudly!

“boom!”

Upon hearing this, Emperor Shunde felt as if his brain suddenly exploded!

Separation of military and political power!

The court commands!

Use Ziweisi as a bridge!
Putting these three sentences together, the meaning they express can be expressed in just two words!

centralization!

Emperor Shunde never expected that Jia Cong would present such a big gift on the first day of the ninth year of Shunde.

What was the purpose of Emperor Shunde transferring money from the treasury many times before and successively establishing the Shenwu Camp and the Shenwei Camp?

In the final analysis, he just wants to keep the military power in his hands.

As long as he holds the military power, the civil and military officials in the court, even if they quarrel or even collude with each other, cannot pose any threat to the throne.

But compared with the big spenders like Jia Cong…

Small!

What Emperor Shunde truly discovered was that his vision was too narrow!

……

“This…if this can be accomplished, the world’s military will be completely renewed, which will naturally benefit the country and the people.”

“I agree!”

“The Ziwei Division will soon send people to the camps of various provinces to build a message transmission array system.”

Emperor Shunde suppressed his excitement.

He never expected that the troops from the thirteen provinces would be so easily within his control.

He turned around and looked at the Prime Minister Li Ge Lao, who had just echoed Lin Ruhai.

“Mr. Li, what do you think about this?”

“Your Majesty, Lord Lin has thought everything through thoroughly and has good reasons.”

“I no longer have any doubts. I am just waiting for your Majesty’s order. The cabinet will fully support Lord Lin in carrying out military reforms!”

“Well, my dear ministers, do you still have any doubts?”

Emperor Shunde nodded upon hearing this and looked down at the civil and military officials below.

Especially the envoys from the Oirat and Tatar, who no longer had the arrogant look on their faces as before.

I just feel an indescribable sense of pride and high spirits in my heart!

The military reform that we are discussing today is such a big thing, but it actually has another meaning!
There he was showing off his muscles in front of the two envoys from the Oirat Tatar, the mortal enemies of the Great Qian!

Even if they discussed major events that could change the military and political situation in front of them.

What can they do?

……

“…What if the commanders of the provincial camps eventually become too powerful to be removed…and the same thing happens as in the late Tang Dynasty?”

Unexpectedly, at this moment, an unknown minister suddenly spoke subconsciously.

The sound was not loud, but it was extremely piercing in the silent hall.

“With this duke here, who in the world dares to rebel again?”

Before everyone could find the minister who had just spoken, Jia Cong, who had never spoken since the grand court meeting, spoke for the first time today.

He was at the head of the queue, with his back to the ministers.

The tone is indifferent!

“The decree of military reform will be issued to all places in March!”

“I will discuss the specific list of garrisons to be abolished with Your Majesty.”

“Before the beginning of March, anyone who has embezzled military funds and voluntarily surrenders will return the money to the police, be dismissed and return home, and no one will be held accountable for their past mistakes!”

“After three months, anyone found guilty will be dismissed and exiled!”

“Anyone who dares to take advantage of this opportunity to incite unrest will have their property confiscated and their entire clan exterminated. All nine clans will be exiled to Southeast Asia and put in a prison camp, never to be pardoned!”

“I don’t care how many of you have benefited from this. I have only one thing to say!”

“If you lose money, you can earn it again, but if you lose your life, you lose everything!”

……

“This……”

“I’ll understand later!”

When the civil and military officials in the hall heard this, they immediately responded sparsely.

In fact, what Jia Cong wanted to express was already very clear, and he had even given him some leniency.

Take the initiative to surrender and return the embezzled money.

Just the matter of returning the embezzled money provides a lot to ponder.

Even if the truth is revealed, the only punishment is dismissal and exile. Only those who take advantage of the opportunity to cause chaos will have their property confiscated and their clan exterminated.

to be honest!
In order not to delay the subsequent southern expedition, Jia Cong planned to let the imperial court intervene in this military reform.

Take it lightly, nothing else matters.

As long as the military reform can provide Jia Cong with enough young and strong soldiers to support the southern expedition, it will be fine!

For this purpose, he even did not hesitate to share a lot of benefits with Emperor Shunde.

After the serious business was settled, the following grand court meeting went on just like in previous years without any unexpected changes.

As noon approached, Emperor Shunde held a banquet in the palace.

Jia Cong led Baochai and Daiyu out the door…

“My Lord, His Majesty would like to invite you to the Imperial Study first…”

Seeing this, Xia Shouzhong hurried over.

“Manager Xia, today is a festival, and someone is waiting at home.”

“Please report to His Majesty for me. If there are any changes in the military reform, you can seek help from the Dongli Academy and the temples established by the Luotian Sect in various places.”

“The specific deeds, your majesty will commit suicide!”

“The troops stationed in the six major protectorates of the Nanyang Islands must arrive by March at the latest to avoid chaos!”

Jia Cong spoke to Xia Shouzhong, thought for a moment, and added another sentence.

“Also, General Manager Xia, please tell His Majesty that if you have some free time recently, you might as well pick up your abandoned martial arts again!”

“Slave understands!”

“Farewell to the Marquis!”

“Farewell, Lord Zhenbei, the Imperial Master!”

Xia Shouzhong shuddered when he heard this, and did not dare to think too much. He hurriedly bowed to see Jia Cong and the other two off.

(End of this chapter)