Han Shizu

Chapter 958 King Yan is in Beijing, military reform

"Compared with ten years ago, the appearance of Tokyo is completely new!" Zhao Kuangzan couldn't help sighing as he set out from the imperial city and walked through the streets of Tokyo, seeing the bustling scene everywhere.

"Your Majesty, the city of Tokyo is indeed huge and prosperous, but since you return to Kaifeng, you don't have to feel this way every day, right?" There were several guards around him, and the leader was Zhao Xian, a retainer who had followed him for many years. Hearing his words, he couldn't help but say.

Zhao Kuangzan didn't care about his rudeness, instead he said with a smile: "I was in the Central Plains and Guanzhong, and I also stayed in Kaifeng for a while. At that time, the city was congested and oppressive, and the weather was gloomy. It's not like today, where millions of people and thousands of sails gather. , Thousands of merchants gather here. What you see is its prosperity and prosperity, but what I see is the prosperity of the empire and the prosperity of the country!"

When Liu Chengyou's class teacher returned to the court, Yan Wang Zhao Kuangzan also set off to return to Beijing. On this point, the two reached a consensus early on.And Zhao Kuangzan also went south with his whole family, using all his possessions, and transferred all of Youyan's land and property, as if saying goodbye to Youyan completely, which is very interesting.

"Your Majesty, the imperial court did not say how to arrange for you to be recalled. The majestic King Yan will not just retire like this! Besides, we have made a lot of contributions in this Han-Liao war. How could the imperial court return you?" No sign!" Zhao Xian muttered again.

Hearing what he said, Zhao Kuangzan chuckled and said, "Why, you think about your own merits and want to find an official position?"

Zhao Xian quickly shook his head, and replied: "The little one has been with the King for many years, and he has already gotten used to it. It is enough to serve and serve the King all his life!"

Hearing these words made me feel at ease, but Zhao Kuangzan's expression became more serious: "Kaifeng is not Youzhou after all. From now on, you are not allowed to say similar things, no matter who you are before or after. You must control your own mouth."

After learning a lesson, Zhao Kuangzan smiled again and said, "Furthermore, although the imperial court has not yet made specific arrangements for me, what is there not to be satisfied with allowing me to participate in the court meeting and discuss state affairs with those ministers and ministers? As for As for the issue of meritorious service, how have the emperor and the court ever treated meritorious ministers badly?"

Seeing that Zhao Kuangzan was open-minded, Zhao Xian couldn't express other opinions hastily, but asked for instructions: "Your Majesty, should we go back directly to the residence now?"

Like many high-ranking people outside of Beijing, Zhao Kuangzan also had a separate residence in Tokyo, and during the expansion of Kaifeng, Liu Chengyou specially replaced him with a new residence that occupied a very large area. .

"Don't be in a hurry to go back, just go shopping with me again in the city!" Zhao Kuangzan said with a smile; "Tokyo is full of businesses, and there is a strong atmosphere of merchants. If I am really unemployed in the future, I will need some income to maintain the expenses of the whole family."

"Speaking of this, I have something to report to the King!" Hearing what Zhao Kuangzan said, Zhao Xian said suddenly.

"Say it!" Zhao Kuangzan seemed careless.

"He Fuyin, the old man of the palace, wants to see the king!" Zhao Xian asked, "Would you like to see the king?"

"He Fuyin!" Zhao Kuangzan raised his eyebrows and said, "I heard that he is a well-known wealthy businessman in Tokyo!"

Zhao Xian replied: "Exactly! This man is indeed a capable man with a good eye for business. Now his industry involves many parties. All the worlds have their caravans, and they have maintained good relations with many officials in Tokyo. I heard this During the Northern Expedition, the government had a lot of supplies, all of which were bought from him, and they made a lot of money."

"Back then, one of my father's pawns managed to occupy a place in Tokyo, and he is indeed a talent!" Zhao Kuangzan said indifferently: "He posted a post asking to see him, can he explain his purpose?"

Zhao Xian said: "Without the support of King Yan's mansion, how could he have had the chance to make a fortune? After all, he was born as a servant of the king. Now that the king returns to Beijing, he should visit him and report the situation of the property he governs! The little one thinks that the king If you want to seek property, you can start with He Fuyin, wouldn't it be much more convenient!"

From Zhao Xian's words, it can be seen that He Fuyin was going to be slaughtered as a fat pig.However, Zhao Kuangzan thought for a while, but smiled: "No need, people's hearts are changeable!"

Zhao Xian was puzzled: "Is it possible that the king is afraid that he will not offer it?"

At this time, Zhao Kuangzan's eyes revealed a gleam of wisdom, and he said calmly: "As you said, this He Fuyin has a great reputation and is too involved with the government. It may not be a good thing for a businessman to do this!"

There are some things that people at Zhao Xian's level cannot understand.Although Zhao Kuangzan arrived in Tokyo not long ago, he still has some understanding of the situation of the imperial court. The main problem now is the lack of financial resources, but there are a lot of expenditures.

In addition, the former emperor also discussed the issue of taxation in court, especially taking commercial taxation as an example, and expressed his views.Zhao Kuangzan understands Liu Chengyou's meaning by hearing the string songs. Tokyo's business is gradually prospering. Before that, the imperial court mostly encouraged and gave a relaxed environment, but looseness does not mean indulgence. During Tokyo's great development, some Bad results need to be resolved, and merchants also need to be restrained.
No matter how beautiful the words are, no matter how reasonable and restrained they are, they can't cover up the butcher's knife that the emperor is about to raise.But Zhao Kuangzan thought of these things, and then thought about He Fuyin's matter, in terms of attitude, he was naturally biased and conservative.

Although the basic policy of the country's administration has been set, in the process of going from great promise to inaction, and entering the process of recuperation, the whole court is busy.After the emperor returned to Beijing, the atmosphere in the capital also changed suddenly. It seemed that there was an invisible pressure urging the ministers and officials.

Throughout mid-to-late May, the Tokyo court had two major events. The first was the discussion of the merits of the Northern Expedition. Discussions, awards, rewards, and pensions were carried out with extremely high efficiency under the emperor's supervision.Before the celebration banquet, the emperor had already obtained the emperor's approval for the award of military merit.

The second is the further reorganization and reform of the national military system and the internal and external armies.After this major rectification, the Han army formally formed a national military system consisting mainly of Suwei, Forbidden Army, Frontier Army, and Dusi, supplemented by township soldiers and Fan soldiers.

The Suwei system mainly guards the imperial city and the palace city, and defends the imperial power. The main forces are the Da Nei Army, the Crane Army, and the Fengchen Camp.

The Forbidden Army is still the most important force of the Han Dynasty, and it is the most powerful violent machine to maintain the authority of the central government and ensure the stability of the country.However, this reorganization has abolished some military numbers and designations that were still complicated before, and further streamlined and adjusted.

In addition to the two divisions in front of the palace and guards, a new inspection division was established, collectively known as the Sanya, which jointly guarded the two capitals and Kinki, as well as key points.The Dianqian Division has jurisdiction over the three armies of Longqi, Xiaodi, and Iron Cavalry. The Guard Division has jurisdiction over the three armies of Longjie, Husheng, and Fengguo. In terms of maintaining law and order, the inspection department has greater responsibilities, but in terms of status, it is inferior to the front of the hall and the guard department.

While making the three yamen mutual control, it also further strengthened the deprivation of the generals' right to deploy troops. The Privy Council checks and balances these three yamen, and uses a more detailed and strict system to restrain them.

Moreover, the command structure of the Three Prohibition Division has also been further reduced.For example, the Department of Guards withdrew the commanders of the horse army and infantry under the commander-in-chief and deputy commander-in-chief.The future command system will consist of the commander-in-chief of the guards-the deputy commander-in-chief of the guards-the Marquis of the guards-the generals of each army-the generals-the generals-the generals-the battalion generals-the generals-the captain-the chief. Ten levels of composition.

The Dianqian Division is also set up in the same way. The Inspection Division is a little more complicated because it bears the main responsibility for public security. There are deputies above the battalion.

After such a rectification, the Third Division of the Forbidden Army is also more balanced, more unified, and more orderly.

The rectification of the frontier army, on the basis of the previous ones, made more reasonable arrangements, mainly working hard on the rotation system to form a rotation between the forbidden army, the frontier army, and the capital.The emperor is especially considerate of the suffering of the soldiers. Of course, he is also afraid of problems with the frontier army.

As for the rural soldiers, they are the reserve force of the Han army, and the focus is on training during the slack season.The Fan soldiers are also a supplement to the Han military system. In the Han army, there are also many soldiers of various ethnic groups with deep Sinicization. The Kanxi Fan cavalry who participated in the Northern Expedition had 3000 people crying and shouting to serve the Han. It is also being edited.

With the concerted efforts of the monarchs and ministers, a new military system has been established, and the next thing to do is to fill it with manpower.For many generals, it is also a cake-sharing activity, which is eager to see.

For Liu Chengyou, it is also a challenge to balance credit and qualifications.However, although it was complicated and full of worries, it would not make him difficult. He was already familiar with such things.

　Today's June [-]st, one less change, it's not too much
　　
　
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