Chapter 180 Military System and Salary
Zhao Zhen and Coach Zhang discussed for a long time in the conference hall and had lunch together. Before the cards were drawn, ten people, Wu Yong, Xiao Rang, Pei Xuan, Luan Tingyu, Zhao Yuanli, Zhao Xing, Wang Lun, Sun Zheng, Zhu Hongji, and Zhao Ji, entered the meeting hall one after another.
Zhao Zhen sat at the top, and everyone lined up on the left and right. Zhao Zhen explained the problems he encountered today and asked everyone for their thoughts.
After hearing what Zhao Zhen said, everyone frowned and looked thoughtful. After waiting for a moment, Wu Yong spoke first: "Master, since today we are discussing the military personnel and the salary of the village officers, the army should be most cautious. First decide on the officers, set the rules, and then improve them accordingly. How about then deciding on the military system?" "
Zhao Zhen nodded, and everyone agreed that it was feasible. Wu Yong continued: "In that case, the young man will come first to make some suggestions. As the head teacher Zhang said, the villagers are roughly divided into those who are not young and those who are old and infirm. What do you think?”
Seeing everyone nodding, Wu Yong continued: "Let's talk about the impoverished people first. These people are either beggars taken in by the village owner, or they are the children of the villagers who want to join the army. Some of them were sent to practice martial arts early, and there are also those who have no one to support them in the villages. Orphans, etc., these people can only do light jobs such as sweeping the courtyard and running errands to spread messages."
"For ordinary people who have not entered the rank, the husband is a 20-year-old and a 60-year-old. There are also many ten in the army today. Those who are six or seven years old are physically strong and skilled in martial arts. Based on this, I think that the age limit for Zhuang Ding is fifteen, because food, clothing, housing and transportation are all provided by the village owner. Those under twelve years old have a monthly salary of 5 to 10. Money, 20 to 30 yuan per month for those aged 12 to 15. These villagers pay monthly salary based on their age. What do you think?” , so it’s better to evaluate them together.”
Wu Yong continued: “As for the old villagers, ten of them will be kept to do chores with a monthly salary of 100 yuan. As for the strong men, they will be abolished. According to the standards of the Forbidden Army, they are divided into three grades: upper, middle and lower, with a monthly salary of 100 to 200 yuan. Those who have improved their martial arts and worked hard will be promoted, and those who have been at the bottom for three consecutive years will be eliminated."
Everyone listened. There was a lot of discussion. Xiao Rang first said: "I have no objection to this arrangement for young men. It's just that the old men are eliminated. Isn't it too ruthless? The young men are divided into three grades. How to assess and determine the grades still need to be discussed. Many villagers are responsible for the protection of the village owner. , is the monthly salary too low? ”
Before Wu Yong responded, Pei Xuan stood up and said: "Brother Xiao Rang, I think the elderly should be eliminated, and a dozen or so people who perform well should be retained as rewards. As for the people who were eliminated, they are not regardless of their life and death. Nowadays, there are no drummers in each village. These people are qualified for the job. Each village is assigned two, and each village is responsible for food and clothing. They are also given an additional 100 yuan a month, which is also very good."
"As for them. Strong man, should we cancel the guard job and select another soldier to take turns guarding the village owner? This will also deepen the soldiers' recognition of the village owner."
Everyone expressed their opinions and debated for a long time, and finally decided on Zhuang Ding's monthly salary. It was settled.
Underage: those under twelve years old, the monthly salary is 10 yuan, and those from 12 to 15 years old, the monthly salary is 20 to 30 yuan.
Strong men: Divided into three levels based on martial arts and merit, corresponding to three grades of 100 coins, 150 coins, and 200 coins. They are evaluated once every six months. They patrol the manor daily, clean the courtyard, upload and issue orders, and protect safety. Rewards for meritorious service. , the effectiveness of killing the enemy is comparable to that of the army. It is also classified as Shi Wu, and the head of the Shi Wu is served by a first-class villager. The head of the Shi Wu will receive an additional salary of 20 yuan, and the head of the Wu will receive an additional salary of 10 yuan, using the form of principal salary plus professional salary. The commander of the village Ding, compared with the superior village Ding, has a principal salary of 200 yuan, a salary of 2,000 yuan, and a salary of 1,000 yuan for each step.
The elder did as Pei Xuan suggested.
Evaluation of good and bad, taking the underage as an example, Sun Xiaoer is 11 years old and ranks first in martial arts among his peers; Han Saner, 10 years old, sweeps the courtyard and captures highly poisonous vipers. The two of them earn monthly salary. Jumping one level is the same as a boy from 12 to 15 years old, with a monthly salary of 20 yuan. After the age of 12, Sun Xiaoer and Han Saner need to be re-evaluated and receive 20 coins initially. If they have new merits, they can be raised to 25 coins or 30 coins. Merit will be evaluated by the stewards and coaches, and will take effect after the village owner signs and files it.
The salary of Zhuang Ding was decided, and on this basis everyone discussed the sergeants and military system.
Luan Tingyu, as the envoy of the Ma Army, first said, "Brothers, our military system is: three people make up a small team, three small teams make up a squadron, five squadrons make up a large team, and there are five officers, the team leader, the deputy The team leader and the left and right flags total exactly fifty people, and one of the fifty people will be selected as the "flag leader" to hold the flag. , the cavalry capital, Pu Dao capital, etc. under construction all implemented this."
Everyone listened and didn't say anything, and didn't seem to think there was a problem. Zhao Zhen thought, these people are from the same era. , naturally familiar with the current military system. Zhao Zhen said to Zhu Hongji: "Zhu Jiaoyu, you also want to talk."
Zhu Hongji thought for a while and said: "Master, Taizu once said, "I raise millions of soldiers without costing the people a grain of rice." They are all controlled by the guards. The guards are led by the guards and have jurisdiction over five thousand soldiers. There are 5,600 people in each household; a thousand-household is led by Qianhu, and has jurisdiction over ten hundred-households, with a total of 1,120 people; a hundred-household is led by Baihu, and has jurisdiction over two general banners, with a total of 1,120 people. One hundred and twelve people, the general banner also governs five small banners, with a total of fifty people, and the small banners have ten people."
"Taizu thought this was a 'forever plan', and the military and civilians were separated. All military households are registered as military households and belong to the governor's office. They are not subject to local control and are exempted from the obligation of one-tenth of the labor force. Military households are always responsible for military service. After the death of a father, his son will serve as a soldier for generations, and will live in garrison with the army. At the designated guardhouse."
After hearing this, Wu Yong couldn't help asking more questions, and Zhu Hongji also answered in detail.
Wu Yong said: "Master, let's not talk about the military salary. The first thing is to determine the military system. Since the Qin and Han Dynasties, the conscription system has been used, and all adults have to serve in the military. The Sui Dynasty followed the military system of the Western Wei and Northern Zhou Dynasties. The sergeants were granted land in accordance with the land equalization order and were exempted from paying rent. They produced on weekdays and took turns to stay on guard. During wartime, they prepared their own equipment and supplies. They worked as farmers in the countryside and as soldiers in the army. ”
"In the early Tang Dynasty, following the Sui Dynasty, the government military system was restored, which also fell into the category of conscription. Afterwards, there were more and more conquests, rewards were not honored, the status of sergeants declined, the government military system became increasingly corrupt, and the recruitment system gradually flourished. At the end of the Tang Dynasty, various military governors controlled local political power. He also recruited and raised a large number of troops to compete with the imperial court, and the recruitment of troops flourished. "
"Emperor Taizu followed Chai Zhou and also implemented a recruitment system. The state paid for the recruitment of troops, distributed weapons, and prohibited the troops from fighting full-time. After engaging in farming and production, the combat effectiveness has improved a lot. "
" According to what Mr. Zhu said, the Ming Dynasty first implemented the military household system, and later the military household system and the recruitment system were paralleled. The Qi Jiajun, Yu Jiajun and even the private soldiers were all recruited soldiers. "
"It can be seen that in general, the military system can only be divided into two types: the conscription system and the recruitment system. The advantage of the conscription system is that all strong men are selected as soldiers. They serve in wartime and farm in peacetime. They provide their own equipment and raise soldiers. The cost is low. The disadvantages are also obvious. Except for the permanent army, other sergeants lack training and have weak combat effectiveness. If the war is long and the number of people working in agriculture decreases, the fields will be barren and agriculture will be abandoned."
"The advantage of the recruitment system is that. The disadvantage of taking military service as a profession is that it costs more.
"From this point of view, Xiaosheng thinks it is better to recruit soldiers. As long as the military pay is paid in full and on time, the soldiers will naturally be attentive. Taking the sergeant as a profession, practicing martial arts and practicing battle formations. The sergeant's combat power will naturally be better."
After everyone discussed it, they all agreed with Wu Yong's proposal and still used the imperial army recruitment system. Everyone talked about the disadvantages of the Forbidden Army's military system. They believed that the main problem of the Forbidden Army was the low status of sergeants, the solidification of classes, and unfair rewards and punishments.
As long as this problem is solved, the combat effectiveness of sergeants can naturally be guaranteed.
Zhao Zhen combined everyone's opinions and still used the Song army's recruitment system. After some discussion, the generals were still divided into three grades, and they were assessed every six months. The capable ones were promoted and the mediocre ones were demoted.
The commanders of the army, team leaders, and bannermen are all served by superior soldiers. In addition to their basic salary, they also have professional salary and rank salary. Double stipend during wartime and rewards for meritorious service. Below the head of the capital, the salary of the rank is high and the salary of the rank is light. The salary of the corps commander, the commander, the flag, and the leader of the team is increased by 10 qian, and the salary of the rank is increased by 1,000 qian. Above everyone's head, both salary and salary are given equal importance. It aims to encourage sergeants to hone their martial arts skills, work hard and enhance their combat effectiveness.
(End of this chapter)