Chapter 4473 Military Reform
For his own marshal, Gao Kan both supported and admired him. Since the marshal thought it was okay to play like this, he could do whatever he wanted. Anyway, except for a few of the princesses of the Tang Dynasty, they were loyal and disciplined, and the rest were dissolute. For this kind of The affairs between men and women are not guarded. If they are in love with each other, it is ordinary to have a few faces and have fun occasionally...
He took out a roster from his arms and handed it to Fang Jun with both hands: "This is the list of generals and colleges that have been abolished in the army after the Left and Right Tun Guards were reorganized into the Left and Right Jinwu Guards, especially the Zuo Tun Guards. Most of the generals above the rank of captain have been eliminated. It is urgently needed. Supplement suitable generals to facilitate the next step of reorganizing and training.”
If the newly formed army wants to quickly form combat effectiveness, a large number of targeted high-intensity training is the top priority. If the army is to maintain high morale and stabilize military morale under high-intensity training, the role of middle- and lower-level officers is It cannot be ignored.
Youtunwei has been under the control of the Chai family since the day it was established. Over the years, it has almost become the private army of the Chai brothers. Now that all the officers at all levels installed by the Chai brothers have been eliminated, there are many people who need to be replaced.
And these places are bound to become the targets of many parties coveting and competing for them.
Fang Jun took the roster, opened it and looked at it. When he saw the first line, it said, "It is proposed to recommend Gao Kan to be the general of Zuo Jin Wuwei." He smiled and said, "You really recommended yourself."
Gao Kan was a little embarrassed, rubbed his hands, and said with a smile: "The general himself felt embarrassed, but he thought he was qualified for this position, so he shamelessly added his name to it, hoping that the commander-in-chief would fulfill it."
Who doesn’t have a heart for progress?
Now that the King of Jin has been defeated, all the nobles in the world have suffered heavy losses, and the surrounding barbarians are dormant. There will be no major wars in the empire for a long time in the foreseeable future, and it is almost impossible to get promoted relying on military merit.
This is the best opportunity at the moment, and Gao Kan believes that his military exploits in the past two years are enough for him to serve as General Zuojinwuwei. Even though his qualifications may be inferior, as long as Fang Jun recommends him, this position is almost certain.
Fang Jun shook his head and said: "Grind."
"Here."
Gao Kan was a little flustered and quickly got up to get an inkstone to grind it.
Fang Jun picked up the brush and dipped it in ink, crossed out "Gao Kan's" son, and added the name "Cheng Wuting". Gao Kan's face turned dark and he hesitated to speak. Fang Jun didn't even look at him. In front of this line, he re-wrote in the space the words "It is proposed to recommend Gao Kan as General Youwei, stationed in Jinling".
Gao Kan's heart, which was sinking into the abyss, suddenly rode on the clouds and mist to reach the peak of the clouds. His face was red with excitement and his lips were trembling: "This, this, this... Commander, this..."
Fang Jun put down his writing brush, took a sip of tea, and said: "The imperial capital of Chang'an, at the foot of the emperor, can be near the water and towers and can often be heard by His Majesty, but there are too many constraints, which may not allow you to realize your ambitions. On the contrary, although Jinling is remote, But it is the center of Jiangnan. The garrison there tightly controls the Yangtze River waterway and controls the lifeblood of Jiangnan. It can intimidate the entire Jiangnan. It can be called a feudal official. As long as you can hold the position firmly, it will be important to your qualifications. "
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He has always been optimistic about Gao Kan.
This person is a bit pedantic and rarely flexible, which is a shortcoming, but his temperament is tenacious and steady. He may not be as brave as Xue Rengui, or as capable of strategizing as Pei Xingjian. He may even be inferior to Liu Rengui, but when it comes to the most generous room, Jun is relieved, but he only wants to count Gao Kan.
He is the kind of person who as long as he arranges things, there will be no accidents...
It may not be possible to be a general or prime minister in the future, but it is enough to lead an army and sit in command of one side.
After all, there is only one Xue Rengui and only one Pei Xingjian in the world...
Gao Kan's face flushed with excitement, he stood up and left his seat, then knelt down on one knee and said loudly: "Thank you, Commander-in-Chief, for your cultivation! In the end, the general will definitely live up to his mission, only Commander-in-Chief will follow his lead!"
He is a member of Fang Jun, and has been cultivated by Fang Jun, so he naturally considers himself a party member.
Fang Jun frowned, called Gao Kan to sit down, and said sincerely: "You are grateful to me and obey my orders. I am very touched, but this is what I have always been worried about. You too Okay, Xue Rengui, even Su Dingfang, Pei Xingjian, Liu Rengui and others, the reason why I spare no effort to cultivate you is because of your outstanding abilities. , and you are loyal, filial, and righteous, rather than trying to ensnare you and form your own faction. You are the ministers of the Tang Dynasty and the generals of the empire, not the lackeys of some people. You should be loyal to the empire! Be loyal to His Majesty and put the interests of the Empire above all else, but you cannot become a warlord, let alone a hidden danger to the security of the Empire.”
Regardless of the recruitment system or the government army system, the lack of supplies often makes an army become a subordinate of the commander, because the commander will receive support from local forces. When a commander is in charge of an army for a long time, it is inevitable that the entire army will be his henchmen and hawks, causing the national army to become a private armed force and gradually evolve into a warlord.
In any era, the emergence of warlords is the beginning of chaos or even a sign of national destruction...
"Here! The general will remember the commander's teachings, be loyal to the empire, loyal to the king, and will always be a soldier of the empire!"
"I hope you will never forget your original intention!"
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Entering the palace from the Xuanwu Gate, although the places along the way have been cleaned, ruins can be seen everywhere, the gardens are messy, the palaces are dilapidated, and everything is in ruins. The Taiji Palace, which used to be grand and majestic in the past, suffered devastation during this mutiny. After the destruction, it will take more than one or two years to restore it to its original state.
Although His Majesty has a lot of silver and gold in his internal funds, the entire Guanzhong, including Taiji Palace, needs large-scale repairs and construction, which puts Fang Jun, the Minister of Works, under a lot of pressure...
Fortunately, Li Chengqian was not extravagant. Even though the palace was in such a dilapidated state, he never mentioned moving the capital or moving to Daxing Palace or other places for temporary residence. He stayed in Taiji Palace honestly and presided over the reconstruction of the imperial center. .
To the south of Li Zheng Palace, near the Qianhua Gate, is the inner warehouse, which is where food is stored in the palace. There is a duty room outside the inner warehouse, which was not affected by the war, so the Military Aircraft Department temporarily moved here to handle official business.
When Fang Jun arrived, Li Ji, Li Jing, Li Xiaogong, Xue Wanche and others had already arrived. Fang Jun hurriedly greeted them one by one and then sat down.
The five people here are the members of the new "Military Aircraft Department"...
Although Li Jing handed over the errand of the Sixth Commander of the East Palace and retired as an official, His Majesty still called him into the "Military Aircraft Department" to serve as counselor of military affairs. After all, this man who is known as the world's best military master has unparalleled strategic attainments. , even Li Ji is slightly inferior.
The same is true for Li Xiaogong. He no longer holds any military position, but his merits, qualifications, and prestige are undoubtedly the first among the royal family, and his influence is huge.
A few people sat together and chatted for a while, drank a cup of tea, and Li Chengqian, wearing a bright yellow robe, came quickly.
Without much greeting, Li Chengqian handed a memorial to Wang De and asked it to be passed to several ministers for circulation, saying: "This is a memorial submitted by the Ministry of War regarding the dispersion of the Sixteenth Guards' garrison in various places. Please take a look and see if you can agree."
After saying that, he picked up the tea cup and took a sip.
There were not many words in the memorial, and several people quickly circulated it and then handed it to Wang De, who placed the memorial on the imperial case again.
Li Chengqian directly named him: "The Duke of Yue will tell you first whether this is feasible."
"Here."
Fang Jun responded and said slowly: "The Ministry of War has requested that the Sixteen Guards be dispersed and stationed throughout the world. In my opinion, it is indeed feasible. Since the founding of the country, the Sixteen Guards have been stationed in Guanzhong most of the time except for overseas expeditions. , guarding the capital, which puts great pressure on the logistics supply of the entire Guanzhong army. Every year, half of the grain from Guanzhong is transported to all parts of the world. On the other hand, the two consecutive mutinies that followed Emperor Taizong's Eastern Expedition not only caused huge damage to Guanzhong, but also made the wealthy families in various places unprecedentedly weak, leading to unrest and turmoil in various states, and the Sixteenth Guards were destroyed. Being dispersed and stationed in key places can deter all parties, which is beneficial and harmless.”
When the Guanlong clan was at its peak, power was overwhelming, and even Emperor Taizong was wary of it. Therefore, he placed the army of the Sixteenth Guards near Chang'an so that they could support Chang'an if there was any trouble. It was really a helpless move.
Now that the Guanlong clan has completely collapsed, with only one breath left to survive, there is nothing to worry about. Then the Sixteenth Guards Army should be transferred away from Guanzhong to reduce the burden.
Moreover, once states and counties across the country begin to measure acres, there will inevitably be unwilling people who stir up trouble and send armies to various strategic locations. This will greatly enhance the deterrent power of the imperial court, making it afraid to act rashly and ensuring the political situation. Stablize.
This is the result of discussions between Fang Jun and Li Chengqian. Cui Dunli, the Minister of War, submitted a memorial to the Military Aircraft Department for discussion...
Li Chengqian looked at the other people and asked, "What do you all think?"
Who can not know that this is His Majesty's intention to express himself through Fang Jun?
Of course, we cannot oppose it, but we cannot blindly agree with it. After all, this policy is not without all its disadvantages.
Li Xiaogong muttered: "This is feasible, but everything has advantages and disadvantages. While the Sixteenth Guards Army was stationed in various places to deter the world, it would inevitably lead to a situation of weak branches and strong branches. The two consecutive mutinies were caused by the wishes of the family members. Subverting the imperial court is actually because the imperial court does not have enough control over the army. If the Sixteenth Guards Army is stationed all over the country, will it be continuously infiltrated by clans from all over the country, leading to another mutiny? "
Where the army is stationed, it is necessary for the local government to provide supplies. Once the local government controls the supply of the army, it is equivalent to controlling the lifeline of the army. It is difficult for the army to obey the orders of the imperial court.
It is a traditional skill for aristocratic family members to infiltrate the army. In almost every coup in the past dynasties, aristocratic family members were always behind the army, making it difficult to guard against them...(End of Chapter)