Han Shizu

Chapter 1650 Illiterate General
The clear water of the lake is rippling under the effect of the autumn wind, and the cold lake light is reflected on the vicissitudes of the face of Emperor Liu. Those eyes with a little tired look at the ships moored in the distance, and his thoughts seem to follow the Han Navy. The pioneering work has drifted outside of Kyushu.

Alongside Emperor Liu, besides Yan Tuo, there was also a burly and stern middle-aged man, Yong'an Bo Gaoqiong, who was then the general of the Longqi Army.

In recent years, with the reform of the military system of the Han Dynasty, Yang Ye was also sent by Emperor Liu to the borders to be responsible for the adjustment and arrangement of the border defenses in various places.

However, different from the past, Emperor Liu did not pick someone to fill it up, but left it vacant, not only the palace commander, but also the servant commander. Tian Zhongjin and Liu Tinghan stepped down successively.

Today, the Dianqian Division and the Guard Division, the two most prestigious and well-known commanding institutions of the imperial guards in the history of the early middle period of the Han Dynasty, have gradually lost their jurisdiction. Senior military positions such as Marquis Yu have gradually become empty titles.

At the same time, the military control power that was originally concentrated in the two divisions will continue to be decentralized, and the subordinate armies will be directly responsible.

Of course, the front of the palace and the second office of guards have not been completely abolished, the organization is still retained, and some officials are left to maintain operations, but most of their functions have been lost. These two departments have gradually become the name of the division of the subordinate imperial army.

As for the inspection department, one of the three yamen, earth-shaking changes have also taken place. However, instead of being reduced and abolished, this institution has been enriched and improved. Of course, this also represents a change in its functions, and it has gradually become worthy of its name. , focus on security affairs.

However, the inspection department has also become a department that bureaucrats and generals are keen on, and the inspection envoy is also one of the most powerful departments in the central department.Today's inspector is Zhang Yongde, Marquis of Yangyi.

These adjustments to the Forbidden Army are obviously another measure to strengthen the imperial court's control over the Forbidden Army. The Privy Council is in charge of the country's military and political affairs, and the power to mobilize the Forbidden Army is firmly in its hands. In terms of arrangement, there is no need to be restricted by the three yamen, and you can directly issue orders to the subordinate horse infantry to achieve vertical management.

But in the same way, the power of the Privy Council has also been greatly strengthened. Considering this aspect, Emperor Liu also launched reforms to the Privy Council, or it was not a reform, but the division of functions, powers and responsibilities was further refined. In addition, four additional privy envoys were added to be in charge of the imperial army, the north, the south and naval affairs.

Everything is still based on checks and balances. The former privy envoy Cao Bin also resigned after eight years in office and was replaced by Liu Tinghan.The changes in the upper echelons have little impact on the subordinate armies, only the lack of an intermediate link in accepting military orders.

Perhaps, the biggest influence was in the Longqi Army. The army that started as Emperor Liu had always been the most powerful army in the Han Dynasty, and now Gao Qiong, the general of the Longqi Army, naturally became the leader of all generals.

"Gao Qing, if I remember correctly, your Dalang Jixun is currently training in the Jinmingchi navy!" Emperor Liu raised his finger and asked softly.

"Your Majesty, that's right!" Gao Qiong replied respectfully.

Smiling slightly, there was a little curiosity in his tone: "You are a land general who is good at riding and shooting, but your heir wants to develop in the navy. This is to develop both land and water, and develop in a balanced way!"

Seeing that Emperor Liu was in a good mood, Gao Qiong's stern face also showed a little smile: "The dog is young and frivolous. The former, seeing that Guo Liangping was granted the title of Uncle Zhiyuan for his meritorious service, also announced that he would join the navy and go to sea to make meritorious service! I see his ambition is very strong, It was not impulsive, so there was no stopping it, no matter in the imperial army, frontier army or navy, they all served the great man and were loyal to His Majesty."

"Very good! You son of a general! I think Jixun will have great promise in the future!" Emperor Liu chuckled lightly.

Seeing that the emperor praised her son, how could Gao Qiong not be happy, but he still habitually said modestly: "Your Majesty's praise, if a dog knows it, it will definitely be encouraged. If you don't make meritorious deeds for a big man, I'm afraid you won't have the face to return to Beijing." Already!"

"You can let him try to fight the Three Buddhas! Although the navy's warships are huge and sharp, they can't go to the shore after all. To teach those barbarians who don't accept the king's transformation, you have to rely on the strong bow of the big man. Crossbows, elite warriors!" Emperor Liu said, and the navy's plan for combat against the Three Buddhas naturally won Emperor Liu's approval.

"Your Majesty, dare not obey!" Gao Qiong said seriously.

Looking at Gao Qiong, Emperor Liu folded his arms around his chest, patted the bamboo joints on his legs lightly, and asked, "How is Gao Qing studying recently?"

Hearing this, Gao Qiong's stern face showed a rare embarrassment. In the past, among the senior generals of the Han Dynasty, there were many illiterate and illiterate people, but now, the most famous ones, probably Only Gao Qiong was left.

Lowering her head slightly to hide her embarrassment, Gao Qiong replied in a low voice: "Your Majesty, I can now read and read official documents of military orders normally. I can't do it anymore!"

Seeing that he was a little nervous, Emperor Liu smiled lightly: "It's good to make progress! In the past, Gao Qing was illiterate, and he managed the army well, but now he can read official documents. With you leading the Longqi Army, I feel more at ease. !"

"Thank you, Your Majesty, for your trust!" Gao Qiong heaved a sigh of relief.

"However!" Emperor Liu changed the subject and said solemnly: "If you only want to be a general, you can lead [-] to [-] soldiers, that's enough. If you have higher pursuits, it's not enough. Just think about it, I If you are asked to manage the Privy Council, how can you convince the public!"

Hearing what Emperor Liu said, Gao Qiong immediately became serious, and there was a little excitement in his eyes, not because of the high position in the Privy Council, but because Emperor Liu valued it so much.

Clasping his fists heavily, Gao Qiong said solemnly: "Your Majesty treats me like this, how dare I slack off!"

Patting Gao Qiong on the shoulder with his hand, Emperor Liu said: "It doesn't have to be like this. Today, I followed Sun Quan's example in persuading Lu Meng. It will be a good story to spread in the future. I hope that one day, you, Gao Qiong, can impress others like Lu Meng." Military officer, bravery is never enough. Although you were illiterate in the past, the way you lead troops in battle and how to control them is all wisdom and knowledge, don't underestimate them!"

"Yes!" Seeing Emperor Liu's earnest admonition, Gao Qiong responded immediately and said sincerely: "I will definitely live up to your Majesty's expectations!"

Of course, Gao Qiong really didn't know the allusion about Sun Quan persuading Lv Meng to study. He seemed to have heard it somewhere, but he didn't know who it was. While dealing with Emperor Liu, he had secretly planned in his heart that he would definitely find it after returning to the Yamen. Mu Zuo asks for advice.

In the distance where Emperor Liu and the others were talking, there was another figure galloping lightly on the grass beside the Jinming Pool. Hearing the approaching movement, he looked at the sound and showed a kind smile on his old face. .

That is the emperor's grandson Liu Wenhai, the eldest son of Jin Wang Liuxi, who has been raised by Concubine Gao for many years, and is now 12 years old.Looking at the galloping heroic figure, Emperor Liu seemed to see himself in his youth, and couldn't help feeling happier.Of course, he didn't know what Emperor Liu looked like at his age.

Stretching out his hand and pointing, Emperor Liu asked with a smile: "Gao Qing, what do you think of my grandson?"

"The posture of the dragon and the phoenix, the watch of the sun!" Gao Qiong answered without knowing where he heard the words.

"Haha!" However, Emperor Liu didn't care that much, instead he teased: "Whoever said my tall general has no ink, I should slap him in the mouth, isn't that the way to say it!"

As he said that, Emperor Liu murmured with some disappointment: "I vaguely remember that there is a record in the "Records of the Great Ancestor". When he was still in Taiyuan, before he raised his troops, the Great Ancestor asked about Su Fengji, and Su Fengji also commented on me and my eldest brother in the same way."

(End of this chapter)