Chapter 1497 Military and Political
The separation of military and political affairs is the general trend, and all advanced systems will eventually go down this path.
However, the relationship between "military and political affairs" has been confused and mixed throughout history, and has been subject to continuous adjustment and exploration for thousands of years.
Before the Qin Dynasty, the enfeoffment system was implemented, which is also the original meaning of "feudalism". The princes were solely in charge of the military and political affairs of a country, and the "king" as the co-owner did not have much real power. As a result, the princes became more and more powerful, but the "king" became more and more powerful. Weak, the trunk is weak but the branches are strong, and eventually the great empire of Nuo falls apart...
Why is Qin Shihuang called the "Eternal Emperor"?
It is precisely because he truly unified the land of China and created unprecedented "centralization of power"!
In order to strengthen local governance, the Qin Dynasty implemented the system of prefectures and counties, and changed the local military and political integration into the county governor in charge of administration, the county lieutenant in charge of military affairs, and the county supervisor and censor in charge of supervision. And there are corresponding details as a supplement to this system, which greatly enhances the authority of the central government. However, this system went too far and weakened the basis of local governance.
In fact, looking at the system of the Qin Dynasty from a modern perspective, it is not backward. However, due to the constraints of the economy, communications, transportation and other conditions at that time, the central government could not manage the local areas as well as it could. Naturally, the governance system was not functioning well, and the entire country Although seemingly unified, the central government does not have strong control over local areas.
Therefore, in the Han Dynasty, the feudal system was restored to a certain extent, but the power of the princes and kings was restricted.
In the Wei and Jin Dynasties, the Zong Wang was the governor, and military and political affairs were often integrated.
In the Sui and Tang Dynasties, prefectures and counties were in charge of civil affairs and military reclamation, and military guards were in charge of military affairs. However, in fact, the military and government were often entangled. The prime ministers who came from aristocratic families boasted the so-called "when you enter, you will become the prime minister, and when you leave, you will become a general." "There is no separation of civil and military affairs", which made the concept of integrating military and political affairs deeply rooted in the hearts of the people, leading to the rapid expansion of local power. When the Anshi Rebellion broke out, in order to quell the rebellion, local governments were delegated power and expanded their military forces, which resulted in complete military and political control of local vassal towns. This was the root of the country's demise.
The Tang Dynasty, which was once extremely prosperous and full of flowers and splendid flowers, finally collapsed and disappeared, making many Han family members sigh with sadness and heartache...
In the Song Dynasty, Zhao Kuangyin learned from the lessons of the previous dynasties and emphasized the importance of civilian officials, governing military affairs with civilized affairs, and separating military power. Although this move completely eliminated the danger of local self-reliance with troops, the leadership of the army by civilian officials who did not understand military affairs greatly weakened the army's combat effectiveness.
The characteristic of the Yuan Dynasty was the implementation of the provincial system. The provinces actually played the role of agencies dispatched by the central government. The provinces managed local areas, separated local military and political affairs, and the central government selected local officials.
The Ming Dynasty established three departments in charge of administration, military, and supervisory powers, and established governors to strengthen governance.
In fact, in Fang Jun's view, the Ming Dynasty achieved the "separation of military and political affairs" to a certain extent. The cabinet system was improved, the imperial power was restrained, and the power of the Ministry of War was unprecedentedly enhanced. All of them built an almost perfect imperial structure.
However, God did not follow people's wishes. The extremely harsh weather conditions during the Little Ice Age prevented the Ming Dynasty society, which had long been bound by farming ideas, from completing the transformation from agriculture to industry and commerce in time. The national power was wasted and the political situation was turbulent. The rise of Manchuria in the Northeast and the overwhelming strength of the military force finally cut off China's land, Shen and Guozuo, and the mighty Ming Dynasty finally turned into smoke and dust.
If we say that the Ming Dynasty died in Manchuria, it is better to say that it died in the time of heaven...
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The officials of the Ministry of War have no idea what this so-called "Forging Bureau" is. It would be best if they could get the right to manufacture weapons. But since they don't have the right to manufacture weapons, what's the point of repairing armor and weapons?
We are willing to create and tinker, but we are not willing to do...
This is the thinking of the Ministry of War officials.
But now in the Ministry of War, it is not an exaggeration to say that Fang Jun can cover the sky with one hand. Although he disagrees in his heart, no one dares to question it face to face. Whatever Fang Jun has to explain, he will naturally complete it honestly.
"First of all, encircle all the land near Kunming Poolside Guns and Guns Experimental Site. We are not afraid of large space, but afraid of insufficient space, because this will become the core of Datang's military in the future. Its level of confidentiality can be called His Majesty's palace. ! ”
All the officials from the Ministry of War were summoned to a meeting by Fang Jun. The first sentence made all the officials stunned...
Is it as secretive as His Majesty's palace?
Mom, this roommate really dares to talk...
Looking at the confused expressions of all the deployers, Fang Jun raised the corner of his mouth and said in a sonorous tone: "This will be the largest department directly under the Ministry of War - the foundry bureau. It will be the hope for the rise of the Ministry of War, and it will also be The foundation of a strong empire! Not only will the gun test site be merged into the Foundry Bureau, but I will also donate the most advanced iron smelting technology of the Fangjia Iron Factory!”
The subordinates didn’t know what to say...
The most core, the most secret, the most high-end, the hope, the foundation, unparalleled in the world... Is this foundry bureau a yamen that can make people ascend?
Fang Jun sat proudly, looking around at everyone. Facing a bunch of confused officials, he didn't feel much ridicule in his heart. After all, thousands of years had created an insurmountable "generation gap" between him and the people in front of him. They had no idea that this was the case. What does the establishment of a yamen mean?
"You may not understand it now, and that's okay, but you have to remember that today is the time when the Ministry of War of the Tang Dynasty rises, and it is also the day when the military foundation of the Tang Dynasty is laid!"
Fang Jun turned to the side and looked at the clerk who was responsible for recording the summary of the meeting, and said in a deep voice: "Record the names of all the officials attending today's meeting, because even in a thousand years, today's meeting of the Ministry of War to establish the Foundry Bureau will be An epoch-making meeting in the eyes of future generations! ”
The scribe was stunned for a moment and said hurriedly: "Here!"
Then he began to record the names of the officials present one by one...
Fang Jun said to Liu Shi: "The structure of the foundry bureau can be modeled on the military weapons supervisor, general supervisor and other official offices. I will personally serve as the supervisor of the foundry bureau. Liu Langzhong will be the first young supervisor of the foundry bureau. I will only be in charge of Skills and all administrative matters are all handled by Mr. Liu.”
Liu Shi's heart skipped a beat, and he suppressed his excitement and swallowed.
Judging from the importance Fang Jun attaches to this Foundry Bureau, he will definitely give all-out support. As long as Fang Jun is in the Ministry of War, this Foundry Bureau will be the most important department of the Ministry of War. But now Fang Jun is only in charge of technical aspects, and all administration is left to himself...
That's really great power!
Although the final decision-making power on some matters rests with Fang Jun, since Fang Jun has expressed such a stance, it proves that he will not interfere too much in administrative matters...
Liu Shi was a little short of breath. Although he came from a well-known family and had great support from the Taiyuan Wang family, he had never tasted the taste of "top leader" in any yamen!
The officials present looked at Liu Shi's suddenly flushed face, and they were all jealous...
Although no one has yet figured out what earth-shattering things this casting bureau can do, but just from Fang Jun's attention, we can know that the status of Liu Shi, a young eunuch, is not trivial.
They are all officials, who doesn't like power?
Guo Fushan, who was sitting next to Fang Jun, had a smile on his face, but felt embarrassed and depressed in his heart!
He has always believed that he is the one most trusted by Fang Junzhi among the Ministry of War. From the moment Fang Jun "parachuted" into the Ministry of War, he not only did not fight for power or gain, but instead helped Fang Jun to protect Fang Jun in every aspect. Of course, there were reasons for this due to his own personality. , but such a gesture of goodwill should be Fang Jun's strongest ally in the Ministry of War.
The result?
With a good thing going, the first person that came to mind was Liu Shi, his enemy...
Huh? !
Thinking of this, Guo Fushan's heart moved.
According to his understanding of Fang Jun, this guy is certainly not a vengeful person, because he would avenge a grudge on the spot...but he is definitely not a magnanimous gentleman who does not care about past grudges. Repaying grievance with kindness does not look like Fang Jun in any way. This guy can do it.
Sure enough, just when Liu Shi was in ecstasy and all the officials in the hall were envious and jealous, Fang Jun continued: "I have no other requirements for Mr. Liu, except for one thing, which is to poach people! ”
"Digging... poaching people?"
Not only Liu Shi didn't understand, but all the officials were confused.
"That's right, poach people! The art of metallurgy will become an important weapon for the military and the country. The level of metallurgical technology will determine the future achievements of the empire! As long as such important technologies can be firmly in the hands of the Ministry of War, they can naturally The Ministry of War has gradually become one of the most powerful yamen in the world. Therefore, we must master all the skills in the world! The talents of metallurgy are all in our hands. Not only that, we also need to cultivate our own metallurgical talents, select some smart and talented apprentices, pass them on from master to apprentice, from generation to generation, and continue to invest huge sums of money in the research and development of metallurgical technology. Improve and keep it ahead of the rest of the world!”
Fang Jun looked at Liu Shi and said in a deep voice: "So, no matter which yamen are the weapons supervisor, the general supervisor, the young government supervisor, as long as they have metallurgical talents, they will all be poached by me! Tell them that when it comes to casting Not only will their civilian status be restored immediately, but they can also become officials, be promoted, their descendants can take part in the imperial examination, and they can be paid according to their work. If they have made outstanding contributions, I can even apply for a title from His Majesty for them!"< br>
As soon as this statement came out, there was silence in the hall at first, and then there was an uproar! Is this stick going to shake things up?
(End of chapter)