Late Tang Dynasty Floating Life

Chapter 1081 Three-piece Suit (Monthly Pass Plus 1)

Changxia Building is the tower of Changxia Gate.

The emperor has a tradition of going upstairs to see off and greet the soldiers when the army goes out to battle and class division.For example, before Zhang Jun led his troops to march west to Jingyuan, the sage saw off the army at Yu'an Xilou—that time, he really sent them off.

On the open space outside the Changxia Gate, an army formation has already been formed.

The ones who came back were General Tu's left and right hatchbacks. Tens of thousands of soldiers stood on the spot in armor and armed with spears.

There are more than [-] warriors selected from each battalion, as well as those with outstanding military exploits since the expedition, came out from the side, and walked slowly past the Changxia Building.

They were divided into several groups, and every time they passed, the sergeants in the formation cheered in unison.

This is part of the parade in the military salute.

In fact, it has been simplified.Generally speaking, strong bows and crossbows will be placed at this time for the emperor to review the warriors.Or choose healthy horses for soldiers to gallop and fight, and shoot people on grass.

The emperor became interested, and personally commanded the soldiers in armor sitting on the ground to get up and charge.

All civil and military officials, guests from the Tibetan gang, and scholars from various states all came to watch, comment, and everyone participated—even the civil officials talked about the performances of the warriors with great interest.

This is a tradition inherited from the "barbaric" Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period, and it has continued to this day.

The emperor's military color is actually very strong, and the requirements for the emperor's cultural governance may not be so high, but it is best to have martial arts and understand military strategy.

People around Duji can also come and watch.In fact, they must come every time. Not only do they like to watch the review, but they even watch the battle—the battle of Yecheng, where the melon-eaters who watched the battle were beaten and caused riots.

The military salute continued during the Five Dynasties and lasted until the early years of the Northern Song Dynasty.Since Song Taizong, there have been fewer and fewer, and they have gradually disappeared. The military color of the emperors of the Central Plains Dynasty has become weaker and weaker.Occasionally there will be some who like martial arts, but the whole group is becoming more and more inclined to the literati emperor.

"Queen, these are all warriors, who are skilled in martial arts, attack the city first, kill more thieves, or fight the enemy first, or capture the thieves and return alive. There are more than [-] warriors in total." Shao Shude introduced at the side. .

The queen looked at it with great interest, and suddenly asked: "How does the Taifu know that there are more than [-] people?"

"This matter is easy to hear, and those who are old in battle will count it." Shao Shude replied.

"I heard that all the saints of the country will participate in field hunting and martial arts lectures?" the queen asked.

"Yes." Shao Shude replied: "In the 13th year of Kaiyuan (725), Xuanzong held a field hunt. He rode a horse and shot at a hare with one arrow. The Turkic envoy Ashnad Jili dismounted to retrieve the prey and presented it to Tian Khan .”

"Can the Tai Tuo know how to gallop and shoot?"

"If the empress wants it, I will go back and shoot some pheasants and foxes and rabbits to offer. It's not difficult."

The queen wanted to say something, Feng Yanqing coughed.

You two male and female, can you restrain yourself?
One is the queen who is about to subjugate the country, and the other is the usurper who is about to found the country. The former cannot hear the sadness of subjugation, while the latter has no viciousness of a rebellious minister and thief. What are you doing?Concubine Zhe came to Luoyang, afraid that she would shoot the subjugated queen as prey with an arrow.

Shao Shude straightened his face, and said, "Queen, according to the etiquette, I should go down."

"You have to go." The Queen agreed.

After finishing speaking, she moved a little closer to the parapet and looked down carefully.

After a while, a large group of cavalry rushed out of Changxia Gate.The leader, dressed in a bright red military uniform, came to the front of the battle, raised his whip and immediately looked majestic.

Suddenly, there was a roar like a mountain roar and a tsunami in the wilderness.

The sound came from far and near, shaking people's minds: "Kill! Kill! Kill!"

"This..." Civil and military officials have only seen the Shence Army line up.

To be fair, the flock of little sheep is not bad in formation, with a variety of tricks, like a trick, which makes people dazzled.

The group of people in front of them were also in formation, but they were full of murderous intent, as if they were about to come up and kill people if they disagreed with each other. They were not pleasing to the Shence Army.

Tsk tsk, even laymen can see the gap, the Shence Army is going well.

The queen was also taken aback.But her attention was different from others, she was always locked on Shao Shude, watching the man raised his right hand high, and shouted: "Where is General Tu?"

"General Tu is here!" Thirty thousand soldiers shouted in unison.

"Where is the sudden general?" He raised his hand high again, and then chopped it off with all his strength.

"The sudden general is here!"

"Where is the sudden general?"

"The sudden general is here! Kill! Kill! Kill!"

If so, three.

The queen had goosebumps all over her body, her slender hands clenched tightly, and her delicate body trembled slightly.

Mrs. Chen brought a cotton coat and put it on the queen.Then I was a little surprised, the queen's face was flushed, she didn't look cold, but excited?

Shao Shude rode his horse through the entire army formation, the noises were one after another, and the soldiers were elated.

Zhu Pu and Xiao Yun looked at each other and laughed.

The saint still wants to buy the general after the assassination is successful, so as to stabilize the sergeants, is it possible?
"Empress." Feng Yanqing spoke suddenly: "I have heard that the philosopher kings of the ancient times all seek virtuous assistants to fight chaos and protect the country. The Tai Tuo has great knowledge and deep aspirations. He possesses power and schemes to defeat the enemy, and he is sincere." In order to overcome the thorns and make meritorious deeds, the adventures are difficult but not easy. Or divide the army to fight in the east, sweep the faint in Henan; , is a treasured minister of the country, and can contribute to the great cause of the emperor. It should be given special treatment to announce the achievements."

The queen came back to her senses, her voice was a little hoarse, and said: "What the grand master said is very true. I don't know how to reward it?"

Feng Yanqing said solemnly: "The grand master's merits are thick and heavy. I think that he can be allowed to enter the court and not follow suit. He can go to the palace with his sword and worship without being famous, and he can add nine tins."

The ministers were silent.

Nine tins are the nine utensils given by the emperor to his courtiers.

The first is high-standard chariots and horses, which are not too different from the emperor's imperial chariot; Nabi, that is, the special excavated level when climbing the steps in the upper court, can be understood as a special passage; the sixth is the tiger, that is, a number of guards; The righteous; the eighth is the axe, which can punish the guilty; the ninth is the 秬 (jù) 鬯 (chàng), which is used for sacrifices.

After obtaining these nine things, look again, are they still the same as other ministers?

Take a look at the uniforms on your body, and look at the instrumental music only available in the court. There are so many soldiers around you, you can use bows, axes and axes to kill people. You can go alone.

Coupled with the fact that he does not follow the court, walks on the sword and goes to the palace, and praises and worships without being famous, what the hell is he still a courtier?

"Good." Empress He only hesitated for a moment before agreeing.

Her hesitation was not because she was reluctant to give these things. In fact, she had already figured it out. Datang would die sooner or later.

She just felt that it was a pity that she would not be a queen for a few days, and her fate was still uncertain.

The warm shouts came back from under the city tower.

The queen didn't look at it, she was not interested.

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The military parade at Changxia Gate ended at Youshi.

In this activity, civil and military officials are tool people.They were blowing cold wind on the tower, just to let Feng Yanqing elicit that sentence.

The three-piece set of usurping the throne, the first one: the governor of all Chinese and foreign military forces, the prime minister, and the general Baikui.

Shao Taifu has completed this achievement: Xiangguo, Zong Baikui, Marshal of all Taoists and horses.

The second thing: enter the court without going, walk on the sword in the palace, praise without being famous.The third piece: add nine tin.

Gave it together today.

Of course, I have to give up.

When Shao Shude returned to Changxia Building, he resigned on the spot, which was the first time.

Continue the process later.

It is sad and ridiculous to say that since the Western Zhou Dynasty, the word "li" has been used throughout.With the development to the present, even the usurper of the throne has to talk about "propriety".

Shao Shude suspected that it was invented by Wang Mang, and then deduced by the usurpers of the Wei, Jin, Southern and Northern Dynasties, Sui and Tang Dynasties, the process has been completely standardized, making people dumbfounded.

It's better than adding the yellow robe directly!Back then Guo Wei was wearing a yellow robe, and he didn't know if there was a dragon chair to sit on. He probably didn't have one in a hurry. This is really the ultimate minimalist style.

A few days of calm passed after the Shangyuan Festival.

Every day, the officials clock in and go to work, waiting to get their wages.Shao Shude was nervously busy. He sat in the Privy Council every day, and together with the Privy Envoys sorted out major military affairs and deliberated on detailed operating rules.

Once you have an idea, if you want to implement it, you have to formulate rules and regulations.This system must also be very detailed and cannot leave loopholes for others.Everyone is old in the army, and they are very familiar with the military. You say a word, and quickly block the place where Qiu Ba and the others can display their cleverness.

When he was free, Shao Shude continued to play some exciting games with the queen.

The queen's dress has twelve buttons, and Shao Shude has already untied them all.

Now that she is not satisfied with leaving tooth marks on the Twin Peaks Moon, the queen has even been forced to change into a knee cover halfway through—the knee cover, the clothing that covers the thighs and knees, worn at the innermost part, somewhat similar to an apron.This thing is really easy to get dirty, and it is uncomfortable to wear when it is dirty, so it must be replaced.

On the dark day of the first month, give a day off.

On the Zhonghe Festival, give a day off.

By the fifth day of February, all the belongings of Jiuxi had been delivered to the Shao Mansion—except for Nabi.

The person who came to deliver the utensils was Wang Pu, an old acquaintance of the Ministry of Criminal Justice.

"I resigned, take it back, don't come again this month." Shao Shude said casually while looking at the map.

"Of order." Wang Pu replied very simply.

"Wang Shilang, these days I've been thinking about rectifying the soldiers and horses of the various states. Are you interested in serving in the Ministry of War?" Shao Shude asked.

Wang Pu was a little surprised.Has the decisive refuge at the critical moment finally paid off?
He is a doctor of the Ministry of Punishment, and he is probably promoted to the Ministry of War. Could it be that he is the Minister of the Ministry of War?
"Pu Wei's order is to follow." Wang Pu replied.

Shao Shude said with a smile: "Let you go to the Ministry of War, not just to pay for your merits, but to do something."

"Understood." Wang Pu said.

"I've already clarified the forbidden army in the southern yamen and the Tibetan soldiers in the northern yamen. Now I want to rectify the state and county soldiers in the world." Shao Shude said: "Zhili Road and Guanbei Road have set an example, and the response is acceptable. The next step is to recruit the governors. military power."

Wang Pu sighed, and said: "Your Highness, if the governor has no military power, if there is a change in the place, it will be difficult to respond in a hurry, and it may lead to disaster."

Shao Shude sighed and said nothing, this is the truth.

"You go to the Ministry of War the day after tomorrow. Du Rangneng is coming back from Helong, and he will be the new minister of the Ministry of War." Shao Shude waved his hand to let him leave.

The imperial army, the Fan soldiers, and the prefectural and county soldiers are all in order, with a lot of threads and many things involved, so they really need to be carefully discussed.

(A friend wrote a history book, "Li Han", which is at the starting point. Personally, I think it is very good. It is a serious historical text. Interested readers can read it.)
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