The First Young Master of the Tang Dynasty

Chapter 1389 Military parade?

"So, before the first day, the palace is also making preparations. After all, this year is different from the past, not just the people who come to the Tang Dynasty to meet."

After all, the completion and use of the new palace made His Majesty Li Er excited, even proud.

His Majesty Li Er has always been like this, like a proud phoenix, at least not only Xuan Shijing thinks so, but even His Majesty Li Er feels this way, otherwise he would not have written "The Ode to the Phoenix" Yes, the whole story is slowly arrogant, boasting about itself.

Now the "Weifeng Fu" written by His Majesty Li Er is still well preserved in the house, and Xuan Shijing intends to treat it as a family heirloom in the future.

Nowadays, there are quite a lot of treasures in the Xuan family mansion, but there are not many meaningful treasures. Even if the handwriting of His Majesty Li Er is one piece, it is enough to be included in the list of family heirlooms.

"Your Majesty made the court meeting in the Yuan Dynasty so beautiful? It shocked the surrounding countries?" Xuan Shijing asked.

His Majesty Li Er nodded: "I have that intention, let's take a look at this new palace." His Majesty Li Er stopped in his tracks.

Before they knew it, a group of people had arrived at the Xiangluan Pavilion on the side of Hanyuan Hall. Standing here, they could see Nanshan as far as the eye could see.

"If this is the case, I still have an idea, maybe it can add some style to the court meeting on Yuanri." Xuan Shijing said: "It will take some time to implement it, and now there are five days before Yuanri The time, if you start preparing from today, the time is a little tight, but it is too late."

"Oh? What's the idea? Let's hear it." His Majesty Li Er asked.

"A military parade." Xuan Shijing said.

"A military parade?" His Majesty Li Er was taken aback: "Tell me carefully."

The word "military parade" is easy to understand, it literally means reviewing soldiers.

"The matter of the military parade dates back to the period of the Three Emperors and Five Emperors. It is said in "Huainanzi·Yuan Dao Xun" that in the past, Gun, the leader of the Xia tribe, built a very high city wall to defend himself. Everyone wanted to leave him. Other tribes He stared at Xia. Later, Yu became the leader, demolished the city walls, filled the moat, distributed property to everyone, destroyed weapons, and taught the people morality. So everyone performed their duties, and other tribes were willing to join. Yu invited the princes to form an alliance in Tushan.

It is said that at the meeting, Yu's men held weapons decorated with feathers, sang and danced to music, and expressed their grand welcome to the leaders of the southern tribes.The chiefs of clans and tribes who came to the meeting all brought valuables such as jade and silk to express their submission to Yu.

In the Tushan League, although Yu did not send a single soldier, his display of force was enough to deter the princes, thus "turning hostility into friendship". "

"Great kindness." Yan Lide heard Xuan Shijing's words, clapped his hands and applauded: "Okay, without a single soldier, I will show my Tang Dynasty's force and deter foreign countries. In addition to the completion of the Datang New Palace, the combination of the two momentums is a perfect match." Tian Cheng, thinking about this scene, I feel a little excited."

"This is a good idea, but, is it in time?" His Majesty Li Er asked.

Xuan Shijing nodded: "Time is tight, Your Majesty needs to make a decision early, and there is no need to transfer the soldiers, they are all ready-made. The only thing that needs to be transferred is the Xuanjia Army stationed outside Chang'an. After all, there is still some distance from Chang'an. In addition, since it is to show the might of the Tang Dynasty, it will shock the world, not to mention the real kung fu, at least the superficial kung fu should be good-looking, and there is no need for any music, singing and dancing. As long as the army is uniform, holding weapons and riding horses, the whole Just walk neatly in front of the Danfeng Gate, playing with the military drum, and that's all."

The purpose of this military parade, on the surface, was to welcome those who came to visit Fanbang, but in fact the purpose was to deter.

It took two years for the new palace of the Tang Dynasty to be built. 15 corvée gathered in Longshouyuan. Although there is no shortage of money, most of the money in the treasury has been lost after such a toss. Use your sword again, otherwise, the treasury will be exhausted.

Even if there is a military parade, it is enough to show the weapons currently in use in the army of Datang. Although gunpowder is available now, fighting is still in the era of cold weapons. Weapons want to be updated. With the foundation of engineering colleges, the speed is much faster. As fast as possible, now the engineering college is also starting to study firearms. Although it is dangerous, there is no way to do it. We can only explore bit by bit. Fortunately, under strict precautions, there are no problems for the time being.

But if things go on like this, this branch of the engineering college will sooner or later be separated from the engineering college and become an independent department, and then the imperial court will send officials to take care of it.

Now the officials of the imperial court over there, the decoration is greater than the actual effect. His Majesty Li Er only realized the power of gunpowder, but he did not realize the power of firearms.

Of course, Xuan Shijing has not spoken to His Majesty Li Er yet.

As for the military parade proposed by Xuan Shijing, His Majesty Li Er was very moved, but he was also worried about the time issue. It would be better to have nothing in the end.

It's just that he couldn't resist the temptation in his heart after all.

"Jing'er, leave this matter to you and Ke'er, and do it more beautifully." His Majesty Li Er said: "I will pass on the decree to Li Ke. As for the specifics, I will not ask, but I hope you can let me Seeing a good result, I will give you a token, except for the Xuanjia Army, all the armies in Chang'an City are at your disposal, as for the number of people, what do you think?"

"Five hundred each." Xuan Shijing said.

His Majesty Li Er nodded: "Okay, five hundred."

If each department mobilizes 500 people, it will have no effect on Chang'an's defense at all, and even if 500 people from each department gather together, there is no threat to Chang'an City at all. Therefore, there is no need to be afraid of the token in Xuan Shijing's hand. what a threat.

"The minister leads the decree." Xuan Shijing cupped his hands.

At the end of the year, the Xuan family's work has long been over, and now it's not too bad to accept this errand, and after returning to Daozhengfang, someone will send a message to Zhuangzi, so that the students of the Military Academy will quickly gather in Chang'an.

This is a good opportunity that can't be asked for, and they have to experience such a scene.

This matter has to be approved by Li Xiaogong.

In this way, there are a lot of things to do before the formation of the military parade, so a lot of people are needed.

"Your Majesty, time is tight for this matter, and I may still need a lot of people to help." Xuan Shijing said.

"Who?" His Majesty Li Er asked.

"Master Su has a student who once served in the army and went to Baekje with Master Su. His name is Pei Xingjian. This time, I want Pei Xingjian to be my deputy." Xuan Shijing said.

When Su Dingfang sent Pei Xingjian to Zhuangzi's college, he meant to let Xuan Shijing promote him as a student.

(End of this chapter)