The legend of the king of crossing

Chapter 235 Military Reform Conference

The people present in the apse were clearly divided into two factions.As supporters of the military reform gradually increased.Some people in Jia Sidao's faction also began to hesitate.They moved their eyes to Jia Sidao's face one after another.

With the support of the envoys of the four major regions.Voices supporting the military reform clearly gained the upper hand.Power grows out of the barrel of a gun.This is eternal truth.The combined strength of the four major systems has exceeded 20.It is three to four times that of the Lin'an Forbidden Army.

Seeing that the time has come, I said, "Dear dears, there is no need to discuss whether the military reform is a matter. This is my established policy. Whether you agree or disagree. Please turn your thinking to how to carry out the military reform. Come up. Next, let me talk about my vision for the future army."

Now that the military reform has become a fact.Everyone also set up their ears.Listen carefully to my vision for the future.Seeing Jia Sidao, Xiangquan sat indifferently.in silence.He also listened to himself.

certainly.The angry and numb Jia Sidao may be the only exception.

"I will first tell you my views on the current situation. Everyone. You should be clear. The main enemy I face is Mongolia in the north. The rest are South Vietnam in the south. Chenla (now Cambodia). Siam (now northern Thailand) Other countries are not enough to cause harm to our dynasty. Since Mongolia annexed Dali, our dynasty has actually fallen into a situation of enemies on both sides. Needless to say, the frontal Jianghuai line of defense. Everyone knows it. In addition, the Mongols can also pass through Dali. Once Guangnan West Road is lost, the Mongolian cavalry can attack the hinterland of our dynasty from south to north. And there is no big river to defend."

Lu Xiufu said: "It is true."

I nodded: "The battle between Song and Mongolia is inevitable. There cannot be two tigers on one mountain. Either he dies or I die. This is a situation of life and death. Regarding the prospect of this war, I will look at it in three steps. The first is from now to The end of 1267. This is the preparation stage for our dynasty. It is also the preparation stage for Kublai Khan of Mongolia. During this period, both sides will focus on accumulating strength. Whether it is military or financial resources. Prepare for future wars; the second step is From the end of 1267 to the end of 1268. About a year. This is the stage of stalemate. During this time, I am in charge of the dynasty. I need to rely on the city. Protect the territory of my dynasty. And consume as much Mongolia as possible in the defensive battle The vital force of the army. The third step will be my dynasty’s massive counterattack. At that time, my dynasty’s army will split up the troops. The northern expedition to the Central Plains will regain the great mountains and rivers that my dynasty lost.”

I barely pause.He continued: "Therefore. For this military reform, my preliminary plan is as follows. First of all, I will reorganize the more than 30 troops in our current army. It will be transformed into six major theaters. And the army will be expanded within three years. to 50. Among the six major theaters. In addition to the existing four major theaters, I will add a new Guangnan theater. Its purpose is to prevent the Mongols from attacking Dali in the southwest. The other theater is the mobile Lin'an theater The purpose is to prepare for the future Northern Expedition. That is to say, the soldiers in the Lin'an theater will focus on attacking. Guangnan. The army of our Song Dynasty has no frontier army. Forbidden army. Xiang army. The regular army of our dynasty is only the Royal Army of the Song Dynasty. The army is called the Royal Army of the Song Dynasty. The navy is called the Royal Navy of the Song Dynasty .”

Great Song Royal.I have been emphasizing imperial power.This era should have been the era of imperial power.What kind of power.Rear power should be an appendage of imperial power or should not exist at all.The imperial power I represent.It is the imperial power with modern consciousness after 800 years.

Jia Sidao said silently in his heart: "Here we come. Zhao Yu'er has finally made a move."

Fan Wenhuan also knew that the Forbidden Army was the foundation of the Xiangquan faction.Hastily played: "Your Majesty. Once the Imperial Army is disbanded, there will be a serious shortage of soldiers to defend Lin'an. Please think twice, Your Majesty."

Of course I know Fan Wenhuan's true thoughts: "Fan Aiqing. I have thought about this. If the Mongolian cavalry penetrates through the four major war zones and directly attacks my place. There is no danger to defend Lin'an. Then I will not be an emperor. I Think about it. I have to ask the four envoys on the front line. Would you like to see the Mongolian army approach the city of Lin'an?"

"The ministers swear to guard the frontier to the death. Never let the Mongolian army enter our territory."

"Okay. With everyone's guarantee, I can rest assured that I will hand over my back to all my lovers."

"Don't worry, Your Majesty. The ministers will never disappoint His Majesty's high expectations."

I laughed.I looked at the four-digit system.Continued: "Second. I will set up the Imperial Forest Army. The system will be 1 people. The 1-man Imperial Forest Army will take on the heavy responsibility of defending Lin'an. I will personally command this army. Half of the Imperial Forest Army's soldiers come from the current Imperial Army. Half of them will be re-recruited. Thirdly, I will expand the establishment of the Military Affairs Academy. The academicians of the Military Affairs Academy will temporarily be held by Lu Xiufu, Li Beiyang, Fan Wenhuan, Fan Wenhu and four envoys. The first function is to serve as my military counselor. Two It is to act as the liaison between me and the Privy Council, the Ministry of War and the major theaters. Before the appointment of the director of the Military Affairs Academy, Lu Xiufu will serve as the Secretary of the Military Affairs Academy. Temporarily responsible for the affairs of the Military Affairs Academy. In addition to the original city defense training, we must also start training for offensive projects. At the same time, we will form special operations teams in various places, sneak into enemy-occupied areas, and launch armed struggles behind enemy lines. Cultivate generals at all levels in our dynasty. The last point. In the organizational system of our army. From the first level of the capital, increase the number of counselors. Make up your own opinion."

Li Tingzhi said: "Your Majesty, I have my own play."

"En. Li Aiqing. Please tell me."

"Your Majesty. The minister suggested that we arrange the army in order. Arrange it in order."

"What do you mean? Li Aiqing. Explain clearly."

"Your Majesty. From now on, we will only have the Royal Army of the Song Dynasty. What I mean is that each army must have its own number. For example, my army has more than 30 people. It is divided into nearly 30 divisions. Then the corresponding is from the first car to the No.[-] car.”

"I understand. For example, a certain capital under your Yangzhou Army's rule. The full name can be called the Song Royal Army, which army, which battalion, which capital. Is that so?"

"Your Majesty is wise. This is exactly what I mean."

Li Tingzhi's suggestion is the same as that of the army of later generations.Without thinking about it, I said, "En. This method is feasible. Play it."

Lu Xiufu went on to play: "Your Majesty. Since ancient times, the expense is greater than raising troops. But too few troops will not work. I have studied the recruitment system of our dynasty since the Taizu. During the Renzong period, Minister Su Shi once proposed to adopt the compulsory military system. Men under [-] You can be recruited into the army. After ten years of service, you can retire. I think this method is feasible."

"Compulsory military system." I remembered the two popular recruitment systems in later generations.Compulsory and Volunteer Army.Both approaches have pros and cons.

The advantage of compulsory military service is that soldiers serve for a short period of time.Regular conscription and discharge.Make frequent rotations of troops.Conducive to the renewal of standing army soldiers.It can keep the soldiers of the army young and strong.It can also reserve soldiers; at the same time.It would also allow more people to serve on active duty.Citizens' military service obligations are fair and reasonable.Its shortcoming is that the service time is short.It is difficult to master complex military technology and equipment comprehensively and familiarly.Refresher training can only be carried out in reserve organizations.In order to meet the requirements of qualified reserve soldiers under modern conditions.certainly.In ancient times, there was basically no complicated military technology and equipment.But the experience of veterans cannot be replicated.

In my country.From 1978 onwards.A military service system combining conscripts and volunteers was adopted.For strengthening the modernization of the Chinese military.Improve the combat effectiveness of troops.It is of great significance to accumulate reserve troops.This kind of military service system brings together the strengths of the two families.quite effective.

I thought for a while and said: "Lu Aiqing's suggestion can be adopted. But it still needs to be improved. The simple compulsory military system also has shortcomings. That is, once a war breaks out, the actual combat experience of veterans is irreplaceable. It may even become the key to victory or defeat." Therefore. I think that the compulsory military system can be combined with the existing recruitment system. According to the needs of the army and the principle of voluntariness, some of the conscripts can be changed to assassins (professional soldiers). To retain the backbone of each department. This matter is left to the The Military Council will discuss it in detail. Give me a complete plan within a month."

"Yes. Your Majesty. The minister leads the order."

Veteran Zhao Kui said: "Your Majesty, I have a concern."

"Duke Lu, please speak up if you have something to say."

"Your Majesty. Ever since Emperor Gaozong went south, horses have become the basis for restricting the development of the cavalry. If you only rely on the city to fight defensive battles, it is okay. Once you want to go north, you will not have enough cavalry. It is very difficult to fight the Mongols in the wild. counterbalanced."

"Zhao Aiqing. Your concern must be the concern of most soldiers. In the era of cold weapons, the attack power of the horse army is indeed far superior to that of the infantry. However, with the development of firearms, the role of the cavalry army is bound to increase. Small. Of course. Firearms will be used in the war. It will take a long time. This is one of the reasons why I did not launch a counterattack until three years later."

"Firearms. Will it be so effective?"

I know most people don't believe it.Even Wen Tianxiang, who knows muskets.Lu Xiufu and even Li Tingzhi and others did not fully believe it.I smile.He also didn't explain: "Dear dears, about our military reform. You can submit it to me at any time or pass it through the Military Affairs Council. The steps of the military reform will be formulated by the Military Affairs Council. You must also submit the memorial to me before the end of this month. The fourth point is the training and the issue of sneaking into the enemy's rear and launching an armed struggle. After a while, I will discuss with you four envoys separately. Okay. The morning meeting is here for the time being. Today is the Double Ninth Festival. Because of the late emperor. I don’t have a big banquet. I invite all of you here to have some free food in the palace, Xiao Qi.”

Xiao Qi at the door said: "The little one is here."

"Is it already arranged in the next hall?"

"Return to Your Majesty. Everything is ready."

"Okay. Xiao Qi. Inform the Imperial Dining Room. Serve the food."

"Yes. Your Majesty."

"My loves. Please move."

"Yes. Thank you, Your Majesty, for the banquet."

"Teacher." I saw that Jia Sidao didn't seem to respond.cried again. "Teacher."

Jia Sidao seemed to have just come to his senses.Only then did he respond: "Ah, Your Majesty. The old minister is here."

"Master, wait a moment. I have something to discuss with you alone."

"Yes. The old minister obeys the order."

After everyone left.I looked at the expressionless Jia Sik and said, "Master, I should still call you that. If it wasn't for the master and minister who resisted everyone's opinions back then, it is still doubtful whether I would be able to ascend the throne smoothly."