Ji Tang

When I walked into the lobby, my dear, on a cold day, I saw an old guy sitting on the ground with his shirt bare and his chest open, drinking.

"Huh? Why did you bring the child?"

He wanted to take Ji Song to drink, but he was stunned when he saw the child, and then shouted: "Where have they all died? Why don't you come over and pack your things?"

After speaking, he casually wiped his hands on himself and was about to take the child.But the little guy also has a temper. In the past, anyone who hugged him wanted to squirt. When he saw the mess, he immediately became unhappy. He hugged his grandfather's neck and turned away, ignoring him!

"Hey, mother, am I being disliked?" Cheng Yaojin touched his head and said speechlessly.

Ji Song rolled his eyes and said angrily: "Don't call it a child, I feel disgusted when I see you now. You've made someone disgusting with you. What happened?"

"Go, go to the study!"

Seeing that this place is in a mess, it wouldn't matter if it was just Ji Song, but if there is a child, if this happens, the old lady of the Ji family will have to fight for her?
After saying that, he pushed the wheelchair and saw the little guy looking at him curiously and making a face, which actually made the little guy laugh.When Cheng Yaojin saw that it was working, he immediately became energetic and made various expressions to amuse the children. Ji Song ignored him.

The study room in Duke Lu's mansion might as well be called the collection room.

There are a lot of books inside, but they look as new as before. I guess they haven’t read them since I bought them.

Damn it, he seems to have seen his own brocade and silk version of "Zhuangzi"?

Not only that, but there is also the "Picture of the Western Regions of the Han Dynasty" by Ban Gu of the Eastern Han Dynasty that I have been looking for for a long time. That's all, but why the hell did he include the layout of his own academy?
Looking at the old villain who was not afraid of scalding the dead pig with boiling water, he couldn't help but said: "I said you took it and didn't even look at it. Why do you want these? Are you too busy?"

Cheng Yaojin glanced at him. How could he be as obedient as he was in the Western Regions?

"Look? No, no, no, I just look good, how can I use it as a decoration? Only devils can see this thing. Anyway, I don't see it, and no one in my family sees it."

Ji Song: "."

Resisting the urge to hit someone, he quickly changed the subject and said, "What's going on with you? You won't go to this court, and Wuying Pavilion won't stay. What do you want to do? I heard that you beat a civil servant last time ? Come on, tell me what you were thinking at that time?"

bang~
It was fine if I didn't say it, but as soon as I said it, I was completely blown away. When my anger came up, I punched the table, yes, just one punch.

Perhaps because he was frightened, the little guy in his arms suddenly froze and was about to cry.

"Oh oh oh, if Xuan'er doesn't cry, if he doesn't cry, grandpa will scold him for you!"

After saying that, he glared at the old guy and said angrily: "Just say what you say. Why did you smash the table? You're scaring the child."

Perhaps hearing the sound here, Ms. Cui hurried over and probably knew the whole story when she saw the scene in front of her.Pointing at Cheng Yaojin's nose, he said: "You old guy, you just want to act arrogant in front of me, but you want to act arrogant in front of my children? What do you want to do? Ah!"

"I, I, am not angry for a moment!"

After finishing rubbing his hands, he wanted to comfort the little ancestor in front of him, but when he saw him coming over, the little guy cried even louder.He could only worry on the sidelines in embarrassment.

There was no mention of letting him fight, but when it came to coaxing the children, it was really difficult for him.

"Come on, good boy, grandma will hold you, let's go find your brother, okay? I won't play with them anymore!"

The little guy looked aggrieved, with tears in his eyes, which made people's hearts melt.

"You guys go ahead, I'll take the kids to the back!" After that, he glared at the old guy and said, "I'll talk to you later, tell you!"

Ji Song had no choice but to hand the baby over to Ms. Cui and said, "Sorry, Auntie, this is the milk powder I specially made for the baby. Just take a spoonful and wash it with warm water. It's very convenient."

Mrs. Cui curiously took the porcelain bottle, opened it and smelled it. She was surprised when she felt a milky aroma coming from it.

"This is a good thing. You still have the ability. If you don't want this person in my family, you can only do it at home!" After saying that, he glared at the old man again, and then left with the child.

"Hey, you bitch knows nothing!"

He also knew that he was in the wrong, so he could only mumble.

"Okay, let's have some fun after marrying my aunt. You have been fighting outside in the past few years, and your family is in charge of everything inside and outside your home. Chu Si, Chu Liang and other children were all raised by your aunt. , what qualifications do you have to speak against others?"

"What? Now you think your family is old and ugly, and you want to find a younger one?"

"fart!"

Cheng Yaojin was furious when he heard this. When he saw Ji Song's half-smiling look, he knew he had been tricked.He said angrily: "No matter how old you are, you are still a child. Alas, he has suffered a lot in these years. She is the eldest lady of a well-known family, and she is the boss of my brother. All she has to do is suffer."

In silence, Cheng Yaojin suddenly looked up at Ji Song and asked, "Are we going to disband the army?"

"Who told you?" Ji Song's face was expressionless, but his eyes were slightly narrowed, and the murderous intent was such that even battlefield veterans like Cheng Yaojin were shocked!
"Really?" Cheng Yaojin stood up immediately in shock.

Ji Song knew he had been bombed.

"Who else knows about this matter? Duke Lu, I am not joking with you!" Ji Song became serious and his words gradually became stiff.

Now the emperor is just making arrangements. The only ones who know the details may be himself, the prince, the queen, and the emperor himself. Maybe Li Ji and Yuchi Gong also know something, but they will never talk nonsense.

This matter will be kept strictly confidential until the layout is completed. Once the matter is leaked, it is very likely to cause turmoil under the instigation of someone who is interested.

"Don't think too much, I guessed this!" Cheng Yaojin sat down dejectedly and said, "No one is a fool. I have been in the army for most of my life. How can you hide it from me if there is any slightest disturbance?"

"I've seen the signs since the Military Justice Department started to re-register the officers and soldiers. Not to mention me, I'm afraid those old guys have seen some of it." Ji Song breathed a sigh of relief after hearing this. As long as there is no definite news about disarmament, these People are just doubtful.And no one knows how large-scale this disarmament will be. They probably think that it will only be 50 to [-], and at most [-] will be enough.Who could have guessed that [-] troops would be laid off just now?
From ancient times to the present, which dynasty dared to do this?Of course, few can reach the level of an army of millions.

"Then what do you think? Is it just because of this that you drink to drown your sorrows? What does this have to do with you?"

Ji Song calmed down and said: "You are still the Duke of Lu of the Tang Dynasty, and you are still the great general of the Tang Dynasty."

But in the middle of the sentence, he couldn't continue. He stared at him with red eyes and said: "Is this human language? Who are those people? Those are the soldiers who lived and died for the Tang Dynasty. They are the robes of you and me. You You can actually say such things, where is your conscience? Was it eaten by a dog?"

"what!"

"Go and take a look at those disabled soldiers, and then take a look at those soldiers guarding the border. What a shame for them. They even said they don't want it and don't want it. Who cares about the dirty money of the imperial court? You are the No. 1 military officer of the Tang Dynasty. If you don’t speak for them, who can they expect?”

"say something!"

Ji Song said helplessly: "What did you say? Should I go to His Majesty and tell him not to disarm? Or should you ask me to resist the decree?"

"Wake up, the world is at peace, it is no longer time for wolves to surround you. Do you know how many armies there are in the Tang Dynasty now? Even 120 million cannot stop them; do you know how much annual fiscal revenue is used for the army? It is enough [-]%, once a war breaks out, [-]% of the national treasury will not be able to stop the consumption!"

"It's not that we don't want them, but we can't afford them. If this continues, Datang will be brought down. And it can be concluded that for at least 50 years in the future, there will be no major wars in Datang. Even if there are, they will only be local. , there will never be a war that overturns the country."

"Under such circumstances, what are you doing with so many troops? You are also a veteran general. You should know how much the army's combat effectiveness drops when there is no war outside. If you don't make a decisive decision, these soldiers who have made countless military exploits for the Tang Dynasty will Soldiers will become moths that eat away at the foundation of the Tang Dynasty."

"Don't think I'm joking. An army without combat effectiveness is more terrifying than one with combat effectiveness. Because they cannot fulfill the value of their existence, if things go on like this, the value of the army in the eyes of courtiers will be greatly reduced. Once this happens, the status of the military will be It’s going to plummet, and maybe you, the general, will bow to every fourth- and fifth-grade civil servant when the time comes.”

"Okay, stop talking!"

Cheng Yaojin's eyes were red. Why didn't he know this?But he couldn't bear it, thinking of the fighting men in the army. Although they had not read any books, they were all well-known men, brothers who could turn their backs to each other.

He could imagine how disappointed and helpless those people were when the imperial court officially issued the decree.

After a long time, Cheng Yaojin finally calmed down. He looked over and said in an almost pleading tone: "Is there really no other way? Isn't it just that the expenses will be higher? I don't want the land and salary. Isn't that enough? As long as we don't disarm!"

Ji Song didn't say anything, just looked at him.

Cheng Yaojin understood and said dejectedly: "When will it start?"

"You should know this. From now on, no information about disarmament must be revealed to the outside world. Not even your cronies, not even your saviors!"

"This is not only good for you, but also good for them. Don't worry, since you have decided to disarm, you will definitely make arrangements for them. It doesn't even mean that you will leave the army completely in the future."

Cheng Yaojin's eyes lit up and he hurriedly asked: "What do you mean?"

"Don't ask these questions. We won't let them end up anyway. People's hearts are made of flesh. They have sacrificed so much for the Tang Dynasty. How can Your Majesty and I make them miserable for the rest of their lives?"

Staring at Ji Song for a while, he breathed a sigh of relief and nodded: "I believe you, listener, I just believe in you!"

Ji Song suddenly understood and nodded: "Don't worry, I won't let everyone down."

After all, he could feel that the old man was in a much better mood.

In fact, so far, he still doesn't know the power of his promise.Up to now, who among the top officials of the Tang Dynasty doesn’t know that Duke Tan’s promise is worth a thousand gold, no, it is more important than a thousand gold.

Everything promised has never been disappointed, from the emperor to the officials.You don’t have to believe in his character, but you absolutely believe in his promises. This has been his credibility for decades.

With Ji Song's promise, Cheng Yaojin felt relieved. After all, he was the head of Wuying Pavilion. If he couldn't speak for the soldiers, there would really be no hope.

"You're a very strict kid, but no news about such a big thing came out. It made me drink to drown my sorrows, and made your aunt so angry that she almost went back to her parents' house. You have to be responsible for this!"

Ji Song rolled his eyes and said angrily: "I'm responsible? I'm responsible for nothing. It's all your random thoughts. Your Majesty is also from the military. How can you chill the hearts of the soldiers? Even if the army is to be dismantled, there will definitely be arrangements for the retired soldiers."

"You must know that these people are elites who crawled out of the dead. If you are not careful, it will be a disaster. If you don't arrange them well, you will be looking for trouble for yourself."

"As long as you know this, if someone asks you, just say it's not the case, do what you need to do, and don't think about it all day. This time, His Majesty plans to spend ten years to dismantle the army. So, you are all worried. extra."

"According to what His Majesty and I want, the restrictions on retirement will be relaxed. Those who want to withdraw from the army will not be stopped. In addition, strict military discipline and the improvement of the quality of soldiers will be implemented. Those who can pass will be the best in the army. Of course, they will not be abolished. , not only will it not be abolished, but it will also be reused.”

"For those who are just cheating, do not seek advancement, and wait to die, they will be dismissed from the military directly. There are also older people who can be persuaded to quit. If they can't be persuaded to do so, they can be assigned to other places. I asked your Majesty to appoint a county captain. The right to arrange military positions. When the time comes, it would be a good way out to become a county lieutenant or to maintain local security."

"Everywhere in the Western Region needs such capable soldiers. When they go to the local areas, they not only organize public training, but also maintain local security. They have no worries about food and drink, and they also have a salary. Isn't this better than being in the army?"

"at last."

He came to the map hanging on the wall in the study, pointed to an island in the southeastern sea, and said: "In the end, most people will go here. The court will send troops there in the name of clearing away the natives in the mountains. Of course, it won't be too early at first. More, maybe [-] to [-]. The climate here is humid, the land is fertile, and there are three seasons a year, or even four seasons of harvest. You said that when the time comes, the court will issue a decree that as long as those who are willing to stay here, the court will not only prevent their families from moving, but also allocate them fields. Do you think they will agree to stay?"

"Of course, these people are all selected. It is best to be the second eldest child in the family, or someone with many children in the family, but who does not have a share in the family separation."

The more Cheng Yaojin listened, the more shocked he became. He was so damn calculating.Thinking of hundreds of thousands of soldiers migrating happily under the calculations of the emperor and these guys, and finally feeling grateful, I feel cold in my back just thinking about it.

"You're a damn born bad guy!"

This was Cheng Yaojin's last comment to Ji Song. After that, he drove him out. According to Cheng Yaojin's words: "If you stay with him for a long time, he might be tempted to beat someone up."

As a result, the three of them, grandfather and grandson, were kicked out. They could only curse a few words at the door and leave in despair (End of Chapter)