Cultivation of chastity

However, the holiday Li Shimin thought only lasted for one day.

Soon, Fang Xuanling came to Tai Chi Hall with a stack of documents, and said to Li Shimin with a smile on his face,

"Saint, this is the new government affairs!"

"Isn't it almost finished the day before yesterday..." Li Shimin looked at the mountain-high government affairs and couldn't help but say.

"Saint, you haven't been in the court for a year, you can't accumulate a lot of government affairs, and you fell ill in the first month after you came back, so the ministers will send you memorials according to the degree of urgency.

Yesterday, I heard that the sage had dealt with almost the previous month's government affairs in one breath. I think the sage's body has recovered.

So these remaining government affairs naturally cannot be delayed! "Fang Xuanling said solemnly.

"I... I'm sick, let's rest for a day or two to recover!" Li Shimin took a deep breath and said shamelessly.

"It's common sense to rest when you're sick, so these memorials will be placed here first, and the saint will deal with it when he recovers!"

Fang Xuanling said that it was impossible for him to force Li Shimin, but he brought all these memorials by himself, and if you want to bring them back by yourself, it is always impossible.

As for placing these memorials here, whether you are an eyesore or not, whether you want to do it or not, it is all about you, a saint, and has nothing to do with yourself.

After all, he is just a little Sikong now, how dare he urge the saint to do things!
"You..." Li Shimin took a hard look at Fang Xuanling, and Fang Xuanling looked down at the ground, making a gesture of not daring to look directly.

Li Shimin said helplessly, "This crusade against Goguryeo Qingque has a plan, and there is no reward yet. How do you think rewarding him as a minister?"

"Shang Shuling..." Fang Xuanling suddenly raised his head and looked at Li Shimin when he heard Li Shimin's words.

At the same time, Li Shimin also looked at Fang Xuanling's reaction, Fang Xuanling looked at him, clasped his hands together and said, "The king of Wei has the talent of Wang Zuo!"

The post of Shang Shuling was quite common after the Wei and Jin Dynasties, but it became rare in the Sui and Tang Dynasties.

To be honest, in the Sui Dynasty only Yang Su recognized the Shangshuling for a year. As for Li Shimin who came out of the Tang Dynasty, only Guo Ziyi was appointed and removed from the Shangshuling. a few days.

Therefore, other courts did not dare to say anything, but in the Tang Dynasty, the post of Shang Shuling became a bit different after Li Shimin took over.

Just like his Tiance Admiral, it has basically become the last name and has a very important political significance.

The essence of Shangshu Ling is the chief of Shangshu Province, the only real prime minister.

Even the prime minister of the Tang Dynasty, who was known as the left and right servants in name, was half a level lower when facing Shang Shuling.

Of course, if the ability is not enough, it is easy to be evaded by the left and right shooters, but if you are really capable, then you can calmly drive the left and right shooters.

And Li Shimin appointed and dismissed Li Tai as the minister. To a certain extent, after conquering Goguryeo this time, Li Shimin made up his mind to make Li Tai the prince.

It's just that Li Shimin wanted to choose a better day to confirm, and letting Li Tai be appointed and dismissed as Shang Shuling was to show his intentions to the officials.

It is definitely not that I have worked hard all my life, and even Koguryo has been recovered, so I want to find a tool to help me with my work, and I want to enjoy it.

But Li Shimin's burnout towards government affairs, other people can't see it, but Fang Xuanling can't see it!

But Fang Xuanling wanted to advise Li Shimin, hoping that Li Shimin could work hard, but he didn't know how to advise him.

As the founder of the country, Li Shimin pacified the world, unified the Han land, and even conquered Goguryeo, the land that led to the collapse of the Sui Dynasty. The rule of Zhenguan did not say how rich the people were, but at least the government was well-organized and the people were harmonious, so that the people lived in peace.

With Li Shimin's standard, it would be controversial for all the kings in ancient times to be number one, but the top three is no problem after all.

Under such circumstances, Li Shimin wanted to rest, but Fang Xuanling really couldn't persuade him.

Because Datang's first hard bone is dead, and the second hard bone Zhang Xuansu is still messing around because he was implicated by the prince.

As for other civil servants, although some would advise, it really didn't work for Li Shimin who was already a little confused and lost his goal, because after defeating Goguryeo, what Li Shimin felt was emptiness, a kind of emptiness like drawing a sword and looking around at a loss.

This is why Li Shimin gradually became a little slack.

Because he felt that he had done what he was capable of, what else could he do next, he would never be able to follow Yang Guang, torment the common people, and torment Datang.

So wouldn't it be great to spend the rest of the time with Empress Changsun? After all, Empress Changsun's body is getting weaker and weaker.

When Li Shimin was planning to make a fool of himself, it was a good thing for Li Shimin that Li Tai, a tool man, appeared.

Moreover, I have been a little bit lacking in energy recently, so let Li Tai become a tool for work.

It's just that the appointment of Li Tai as the minister must be discussed with the leader of the group of ministers, Fang Xuanling.

If Fang Xuanling objected, then Li Shimin would not be able to force it through. After all, if there was a gap between Li Tai and Fang Xuanling, it would inevitably cause a tear in the court, which Li Shimin did not want to see.

In fact, Fang Xuanling is a very good official after all, and at the same time, he also understands that Li Tai is going to succeed Li Shimin.

The most important thing is that Fang Xuanling is already over 60 years old at this time, and Li Shimin feels that his energy is weak. Doesn't Fang Xuanling feel this way!
Now there is an excellent tool man, why should I refuse!

Therefore, Li Shimin and Fang Xuanling looked at each other tacitly, and both showed satisfied and sincere smiles.

And Li Tai, following Li Shimin's order, came to Duke Wei's mansion to look for Li Jing.

At this time, the Duke of Wei's Mansion was full of joy. After all, whether Li Dejian was the commander of the navy or Su Lie was from the Duke of Wei, at least they had achieved quite good results in this war against Goguryeo.

So both Li Dejian and Su Lie received good rewards.

As for Li Dejian, after his hard work, he will probably be able to inherit the title of Duke of Wei without any worries in the future, which can only be said to be gratifying.

But even so, when Li Tai came to look for Li Jing, Li Dejian could only sit by the side.

"Wei Wang!" Li Jing looked a little older, but his energy seemed quite excited.

But it's normal to think about it. After all, although my son didn't inherit all his abilities, he was more or less inherited from his father. To Li Jing, there was really nothing dissatisfied.

"I've met Duke Wei!" Li Tai looked at Li Jing, but he also took the initiative to salute, and said in a deep voice,
"This time I was entrusted by Aye to come here to ask you about military issues.

But when he met Wei Guogong, he seemed to be looking at the vast sea. For a while, he didn't know when to start talking about it! "

"Hahaha, the king of Wei has won the prize, Li Jing is no more than a star, and the saint is like the sun.

If this crusade is handed over to Li Jing, it may not be able to be led by a saint, planned by King Wei, and cleanly destroy Goguryeo and conquer Liaodong! "

Li Jing said to Li Tai very humbly, "Why don't we start with the replay of the Goguryeo battle, King Wei thinks, what can be improved in Datang!"

Li Jing naturally knew why Li Shimin asked Li Tai to come here, but this kind of thing is not good to directly hit Li Tai, a little bit of guidance, a little bit of narration, just explain the matter clearly to King Wei.

"Improve it?" Li Tai frowned slightly, and said, "From what I've found so far, there are at least three areas that need improvement!"

"Oh?" Li Jing said with a bit of curiosity when he heard Li Tai's words, "Which three places does King Wei seem to have?"

"One is that I feel that the basic quality of soldiers in the Tang Dynasty has not kept up with the times!" Li Tai said.

Hearing Li Tai's words, Li Dejian on the side was full of confusion when he heard Li Tai's words. Is Datang's basic quality poor?

I feel like I'm crushing anyone, why can't I keep up with the times.

But Li Jing's eyes lit up when he heard Li Tai's words, but he couldn't help but sigh in his heart, Wei Wang's vision is so precise.

However, Li Jing did not explain, but just gave birth to a hand, and made a detailed gesture to Li Tai.

Li Tai nodded, and said with a serious face, "First of all, it is Yunqi. This time when Goguryeo was attacked, the appearance of Yunqi in Goguryeo was actually quite unexpected.

If it weren't for Aye, the British Duke and other top commanders who led the army, to be honest, when Goguryeo alone commanded the soldiers with clouds, our Datang troops would be very dangerous! "

Li Jing nodded in agreement when he heard Li Tai's words, so Datang's military system reform was put on the agenda.

And Li Tai continued, "Although Goguryeo is pacified, neither Xue Yantuo in the northern border nor the Western Turks in the Western Regions can be regarded as completely stable.

In particular, the distance between these places and the mainland of Datang is not too close, which makes it impossible for Datang to send a large number of soldiers to participate.

Therefore, it is necessary to modify the existing military system so that even a small number of troops can generate clouds. At least until this problem is solved, I don't think the current Datang is suitable for sending power to Xue Yantuo or the Western Regions! "

"En!" Li Jing also nodded in agreement, but said in a deep voice, "What do you think should be done?"

"The government military system is no longer suitable for the times in this environment, and Datang needs a new military system.

In the case of a small number of people, they have relatively strong organizational power and willpower. By talking about willpower and organization to make up for the lack of numbers, even a small number of troops can be born. "

Li Taidao, "That means we need professional soldiers, soldiers!!"

Li Jing agreed with Li Tai's words very much, thinking about the prototype of the recruitment system he had sorted out in his heart, thinking that indeed heroes see the same thing, and it is comfortable to chat with people of the same level as him.

With a satisfied smile on Li Jing's face, he continued to guide, "What do you think about the establishment of a new military system, King Wei?"

"From the further source of the matter, why the military pawns were abolished, or why the Fubing system appeared in the Wei, Jin, Southern and Northern Dynasties until it prevailed in our Tang Dynasty.

This has to mention that the armed forces of the landlords came to power at the end of the Eastern Han Dynasty, which gradually eroded the power of the Eastern Han Dynasty.

The government soldiers don't know the generals, and the situation that the generals don't know the soldiers also avoids the problem of the local armed forces growing bigger again to the greatest extent. "

When Li Tai said this, he complained silently in his heart, but no matter how excellent the military system encounters bugs, there is nothing to do.

It's as if the Qin State Army created the monster Bai Qi, made great achievements in the First World War, and then never gave up, any military system will go bankrupt.

For example, the soldiers of the Tang Dynasty all fought victoriously with Li Shimin. When Li Yuan wanted to check and balance Li Shimin, he found that the generals above could be changed, but the soldiers below only recognized Li Shimin.

Of course, the person in front of him named Li Jing actually has the potential to become such an existence.

But who let Li Shimin decide the war in the north first, and he is also the son of the boss. With these two identities, even if Li Jing has such potential, he cannot completely compete with Li Shimin in terms of influence.

So he decided to sit on the fence obediently in the court.

"Secondly, except for the armor, most of the other war supplies are prepared by the people of the Fubing system, which minimizes the burden and cost of the court. This makes the country want to dispatch them to conquer distant countries, and the price paid is not high. .”

"Finally, the Fubing system combined with the land equalization system affirmed land ownership and possession rights, reduced land disputes, facilitated the reclamation of unowned wasteland, played a positive role in the recovery and development of agricultural production, and objectively curbed land mergers, all of which are long-term stability. policy!"

When Li Tai said this, he said with a serious expression, "So if you want to use the government military system, you must think clearly about these issues.

Otherwise, simply improving the combat power in the military will bring endless disasters to Datang! "

To be honest, Li Tai is not talking empty words, because the government soldiers are all retired veterans. Even if the aristocratic family wants to occupy the land they occupy, they can only wait for natural disasters and man-made disasters. Otherwise, it is normal for the aristocratic family to seize the veterans. The field in your hand also needs to be weighed and weighed, whether the veteran will directly fight with your family if he becomes ruthless, after all, it is about the field!
In fact, the Fubing system combined with the land equalization system can not only solve the problem of land annexation, but it can play a very good containment role with the mutual checks and balances between the aristocratic and aristocratic families.

As long as the emperor's head is normal and the balance is well grasped, the government military system will not collapse so quickly.

But the problem is, Wu Zetian happened to be in power.

Although Wu Zetian has been bragging about her suppressing aristocratic families in people's mouths, but strictly speaking, what she attacked was the nobles represented by the Guanlong military aristocrats, and she supported the ordinary landlords of the common people.

After ordinary landlords came to power, they did not have the status and privileges of gentry landlords, so they could not establish a tribal system and adopted more of a tenant system. Therefore, they encroached and destroyed the land equalization system more strongly, and they needed more tenants.

If the veterans of the Fubing system cannot be transferred to become landlords of the common clan, they will inevitably be destroyed and eroded by the landlords of the common clan and become tenants.

And Wu Zetian supported this move even more, because it increased his own political base and weakened Li Tang's political base.

Therefore, the destruction of the Fubing system and the land equalization system must be in line with the historical process, but it can only be said that Wu Zetian's superior job was really beautiful when they were destroyed so quickly.

After hearing Li Tai's words, Li Jing suddenly put back the recruiting system that Li Jing originally wanted to introduce, and said with a straight face,

"The King of Wei has a good opinion, so what King Wei thinks, how should these things be resolved!"