At the end of Qin, I became a son of the plane

Chapter 316: Military reform and an unimaginable prosperous age are Xu Fan’s life
February 13th, the fifth year of the Han Dynasty, Yinxian County, military port dock.

White seagulls flew in the sky, and five warships stayed in the port. These warships swayed up and down with the tide in an extremely regular manner.

The Han Army's Nanhai Navy was stationed here. At this time, it was also the southernmost point of the territory directly under the Han Dynasty, the boundary between civilization and barbarism.

Luan Bu, the commander-in-chief of Hengbo, took the emperor to visit the naval base and their warships in the South China Sea.

Luan Bu explained to Xu Fan: "Our Nanhai Navy now has ten main battleships made of 1,000 materials and twenty small ships made of 500 materials. It is difficult to expand because the production capacity of the Kuaiji County Shipyard is limited."

Although Peng Yue, Luan Bu and others also had warships in the past, and there were quite a lot of them, their warships were all flat-bottomed boats suitable for large rivers. Such ships were not suitable for crossing the sea at all and would be capsized by the waves.

So now the Han Dynasty has shipyards in Guangyang County and Kuaiji County to build various types of ships suitable for traveling on the sea. Peng Yue's former warships remained inside the Han Dynasty and were transformed into ferries and fishing boats.

Xu Fan said: "Now that the production capacity of the Dahan Shipyard is limited, you mostly focus on building ports and exploring the surrounding sea areas. You must be aware of the tribal forces surrounding the islands in this sea area. For those unowned open spaces, you can The navy in the South China Sea can occupy it and then build a port.”

"promise!"

Luan Bu thought for a while and said: "The conditions in Yin County are poor. When the soldiers came here, they seemed to have been forgotten by the court. They all had complaints in their hearts, especially since the court had successive wars this year. There were hundreds of princes and big Han people in Linzi who were knighted. , the Nanhai Navy officers felt extremely disappointed that they could not participate in these two wars. The imperial court tried to find ways to calm the dissatisfaction of the officers and soldiers, otherwise the development of our Nanhai Navy would be worrying. "

Although Kuaiji County has developed rapidly, it has also developed extremely unbalancedly. The area close to the Yangtze River has developed rapidly, while the area close to Minzhong County has developed slowly. It can even be said that there has been no change. Some are like the Huadu area in later generations. , The rich places are really rich, and the poor places are also really poor.

As for the Yinxian military port wharf, which is the trace of civilization in the naval barracks, it is a wilderness ten miles away from the military camp. Yinxian County's infrastructure is imperfect and surrounded by savages. The soldiers have a feeling of being abandoned while guarding the frontier.

Zhang Liangdao: "The imperial court will ask Kuaiji County to increase investment in Yin County."

The emotions of the soldiers also need to be taken care of, but the border must be guarded. Guarding the border has always been a problem for feudal dynasties in the past. But it is something that has to be done. The only way Zhang Liang thought of was to ask Kuaiji County to increase investment in Yin County.

Xu Fan instead asked: "Among the soldiers, how long has been in the army the longest?"

Luan Bu thought for a while and said: "The earliest should be the first year of the Han Dynasty. The soldiers who followed Brother Peng to fight against the Qin Dynasty should have been five years ago."

Xu Fan continued to ask: "Are all these veterans officers?"

Luan Bu said: "Although some are officers, most of them are ordinary soldiers."

During the battle to destroy Qin, Peng Yue's subordinates had always been engaged in logistical affairs, helping the Han army transport grain, grass, and personnel. Basically, there is nothing too dangerous. Of course, there are not many changes in personnel, and not many people die.

The good thing about this is that most of these people have survived troubled times. The bad thing is that these people also lose the opportunity for promotion in troubled times.

Xu Fan thought for a while and said: "I think that if we want to improve the military service system, we cannot let some soldiers stay at the border permanently."

"There won't be too fierce wars in the future. The standing army must be combined with the compulsory military service system. Even the standing army has an entry and exit system. After three years of service, a number of outstanding soldiers must be selected as corps commanders, or commanders, while ordinary soldiers will be given They retired with a retirement fee.

The corps commanders and the commanders are the standing army of our Han Dynasty. The imperial court gives them high salaries. Their terms are three-year periods. If they serve two terms, if these commanders do not become officers at the team leader level, the court arranges for their retirement. "

After thinking about it, Xu Fan said to Zhang Liang: "The imperial court organized the construction of barracks specifically to develop the border areas. If the border areas are unstable, it will be difficult for the imperial court to develop stably."

"I, a great man, must establish a long-term advance and retreat system. Don't let some people guard the border forever, while some people don't even know the dangers on the border. This is not a good thing for the soldiers or the court."

Xu Fan knew that there were many powerful feudal dynasties in later history. The people in the capital were out of touch with the frontiers. They enjoyed the comfortable and peaceful life brought by the soldiers, but they were completely unable to understand the sufferings of the frontiers. Instead, they rejected the frontier soldiers and reprimanded them. They are savages. Excluding them from the main body of the entire imperial court, these most powerful armies in the feudal era gave the country the most fatal blow.

Dong Zhuo destroyed the Eastern Han Dynasty, and An Lushan destroyed the prosperous Tang Dynasty. It was not just one of them who could destroy a powerful empire with cruelty, but behind the scenes there were thousands of soldiers who were discriminated against and full of resentment. Let them do these things.

Then there was the Battle of Jixiang Temple that was widely circulated on the Internet. The death rate on both sides was as high as 70% to 80%. The most elite soldiers of the Tang Empire fought with each other. In one day, one hundred thousand elite soldiers of the Tang Dynasty were wiped out. The Tang Dynasty never recovered.

Such a tragic casualty ratio is something that few modern armies can achieve. This shows how deep the resentment of the soldiers at that time was against the imperial court. That was not something An Lushan could do just by saying a few words about seizing the world and conferring titles on you. matter. There really was a large number of soldiers fighting this battle with the idea of ​​dying together with the imperial court.

The development of any country will encounter contradictions. The key is to have the persistence to resolve this contradiction and always look forward to the wisdom of future generations. This is planting a time bomb for future generations, and future generations will always be blown up by this time bomb. of ashes.

Ge Ying hesitated and said: "What should I do if the combat effectiveness of our Han army has declined?"

Xu Fan said calmly: "When the prosperous times come, it is inevitable that the combat effectiveness will decline. However, the important task of defending the country cannot be shouldered by a small group of people. Instead, the people of the entire country should shoulder this responsibility. This is both their obligation and their responsibility. If there are more people who can defend Dahan, the overall strength of Dahan will increase. "

Military rights are the core of all rights. In any strong empire, those who have paid for the empire will gain rights. As long as you give money, rights, and titles, the soldiers in the Central Plains can risk their lives and give You create a prosperous dynasty.

On the contrary, if you want to make excuses for the soldiers and only want them to pay without giving them the rights they deserve, the Song Dynasty is watching you.

If you are slaughtered even if you ask for salary, then don't blame others for being brave and turning their hands to kill you even more severely. Therefore, the death of Zhu Yuanzhang's more than 300,000 descendants was not unfair at all.

Even if the Han army's combat effectiveness is unparalleled in the world, it is only possible because of Xu Fan's equalization of land, equal respect within the army, and higher treatment than other armies.

From ancient times to the present, there have been stupid individuals, but there is no stupid class. If you don’t give something worth risking your life for, why would people risk their lives for you?
next day
Xu Fan summoned all members of the South China Sea Navy to speak publicly, "Soldiers, although the mission of your South China Sea Fleet is not dangerous, it is very difficult because the environment in the South China Sea is harsh and the mission given to you by the court is very boring. You have suffered.

But I hope that the soldiers of the South China Sea Navy can fulfill their tasks seriously and with the spirit of fighting for the country.

My expectation for you is to spend five to ten years exploring the waters in this area and knowing how many islands and countries there are in this area. Your South China Sea Navy is the eye of the imperial court looking towards the south. When you explore all of this area, I will definitely not begrudge the position of the princes. "

This era is too friendly to the Han Dynasty. The major civilizations of various countries are still in their infancy. The countries in the Han Dynasty cannot even manufacture warships. The navy of the Han Dynasty can be said to be an enemy, and they do not have a completely unscrupulous encirclement. Just the Ryukyu Island near the South China Sea Navy.

Xu Fan remembered that there were gold and silver mines, coal and iron ores, and a large number of sika deer on the island. These were valuable goods, but there were only some savage tribes on the island. In this era, these savage tribes were unknown. There is no breakthrough of 100,000 people.

But the South China Sea is already the area with the poorest conditions and the most difficult conditions for the Han Dynasty. Although the people of the Han Dynasty can endure hardships, if the Han Dynasty can not treat its heroes unfairly, when they feel that their hardships and rewards are equal, these soldiers will be able to complete the imperial orders. More sense of mission.

Sure enough, when these soldiers heard the emperor's speech, their blood boiled with excitement. When they came to southern Xinjiang, they already felt abandoned, and today the emperor's promise is the best guarantee for them, because they all know that the emperor is not a lover. The person who draws the pie. Since he said that he would give them the status of princes, when they make meritorious services, the emperor will definitely grant them the title of lord of honor.

The navy soldiers in the South China Sea shouted excitedly: "Long live the emperor, long live the great man."

The depressed emotions of the soldiers for more than a year were all vented in the shouts of long live, and the atmosphere in the entire venue became more intense.

After arriving in the southernmost part of the Han Dynasty, Xu Fan began to return north and first entered Jiujiang County. Chen Dao, the prefect of Jiujiang County, greeted Xu Fan.

Then he complained to Xu Fan: "Kuiji County and Chen County have absorbed a large number of the population of our Jiujiang County, making it difficult for this county to develop. Your Majesty, you have to take care of it." In the whole Han Dynasty, if any county is the most pitiful, it must be Jiujiang County. , there is a wealthy Chen County to the north, and a wealthy Kuaiji County to the south. Both places are absorbing the population of Jiujiang County. The population of Kuaiji County that has doubled in four years is not born.

Of course, Jiujiang County also has its own methods to increase the population and recruit bandits in the mountains and forests and water thieves in Chao Lake to surrender.

The villages in Jiujiang County and the villages in Chaohu are covered with notices from the imperial court, telling them that the world is at peace and there is no need to hide in the mountains anymore. After they come down from the mountains, the imperial court will not blame them for the things they committed before, and they will be punished. They share the land.

After the news was confirmed, the bandits in the mountains and the water thieves in Chao Lake abandoned their wooden poles and tattered flags, went to the local county government to register their household registration, and divided their fields.

If you can farm, no one will want to go to the mountains to become a bandit. There are only a few old bandits who are reluctant to give up their rights and are unwilling to go down the mountain. However, Chen Dao led the county troops to annihilate him. Jiujiang County's population increased by 50,000 just by resettling these people.

This is not the only way Jiujiang County increases its population. Although Jiujiang County is not as wealthy as Kuaiji County, compared with the Baiyue region in the south, Jiujiang County is a beacon of civilization.

Chen Dao would go to the mountains and forests from time to time to greet the leaders of the Baiyue tribe and bring them some rice, flour and cloth as gifts.

When the friendship between the two parties develops to the point of death. Chen Daocai said sincerely that there is no development prospect in the mountains. If you are willing to go down and settle down, he will take care of the house and farm tools for land reclamation. If anyone dares to bully you, just come to me directly.

These leaders of the Baiyue tribe were so excited, thinking that they had finally met a good big brother who was as good as timely rain, and they kowtowed immediately.

Finally, the King of Minyue found that all his tribes near the north had disappeared, and he didn't even dare to ask.

Relying on these means of attracting immigrants, the population of Jiujiang County has also increased by more than 30%.

But those who should complain still have to complain, and those two counties are too indifferent. At most, they attract some young and strong labor force, while Chen County attracts high-quality technical talents from Jiujiang County.

Xu Fandao said, "The pursuit of a good life is the right of the common people of the Han Dynasty. Even as the emperor, I cannot hinder it. If you want to reduce the influence of Chen County and Kuaiji County on you, you must develop Jiujiang County well. The potential here is still there." very big."

Chen Dao said helplessly: "But they have become rich and are still sucking the blood of our Jiujiang County. It will be difficult to catch up with them."

Xu Fan said: "There are always good and bad things in one thing. It depends on how you make it bad. Jiujiang County can also use these two wealthy counties to develop the local area. The Huaihe and Yangtze Rivers are all Going through Jiujiang County, you can develop the transportation advantages of Jiujiang County and turn the industrial advantages of Chen County and Kuaiji County into your Jiujiang County.”

After thinking about it, Xu Fan said: "The imperial court wants to build several sub-granaries to quickly mobilize food within the Han Dynasty. I will propose to the Prime Minister to leave one sub-granary in Jiujiang County."

Chen Dao saluted in surprise: "Thank you, Your Majesty."

An Aocang has hundreds of millions of shi of grain in the world. If they build a sub-warehouse in Jiujiang County, even if it is not as good as Aocang, it will probably have tens of millions of shi of grain. This can greatly increase the price of food in Jiujiang County.

Crossing the Yangtze River in Jiujiang County, Xu Fan entered the land of Longxing in the Han Dynasty, and Chen County

The city of Chen County is becoming more and more prosperous. This city is not inferior to Chang'an City in terms of population and wealth, and Luoyang City is far from comparable to Chen County.

Due to the continuous expansion of various industries and the growing size of the city, Chen County's urban construction was extremely radical and the large-scale city wall system was directly abandoned. Reserve more space to build various workshops in Chen County and create wealth for Chen County.

The huge handicraft industry cluster, convenient transportation, and the central location of the Central Plains have created unprecedented prosperity in Chen County, coupled with its status as the land of Longxing. This made the people of Chen County extremely proud. Even the people of Chang'an were just bumpkins to them.

However, the people of Chen County are a little jealous of Luoyang City. Generally speaking, if you reveal that you are from Luoyang, you will not get any good looks in Chen County. Because the people of Chen County thought that the people of Luoyang owed them something.

It doesn’t matter that Chang’an is the capital of the Han Dynasty. After all, the educated people in the city say that the land of the four fortresses in Guanzhong is a golden city thousands of miles away, and the inheritance of descendants and emperors for eternity. Learned people say that Chang’an is the most suitable place in the world to build a capital. .

But why should Luoyang City be the companion capital of the Han Dynasty? It needs a good location but not a good location, a population but not a population, and no qualifications. It is not as wealthy as their Chen County, so why can it become the capital of the Han Dynasty? This should belong to their Chen County. The people of Chen County all believed that Luoyang City had taken away their position as capital.

Even Chang'an and Luoyang looked down upon him, which shows how proud the people of Chen County are.

The sights he saw along the way made Zhang Liang lament the wealth of Chen County: "The wealth of Chen County far exceeds that of Guanzhong. It should be considered well-off."

The number of canals, watermills, and windmills in Chen County is higher than that in Kuaiji County. Caravans are passing by on the Chi Road, and transport ships filled with goods are shuttled in the river. Stone docks and wharves can be seen in every county. There are busy workers on the street, and the sound of children reading can be heard in the countryside. For Zhang Liang, Chen County is completely a paradise.

If someone asks him what is the scene of the prosperous age, Zhang Liang will point to this scene and tell them that this is the scene of the prosperous age.

Xu Fan said: "Not really. The people can only have enough to eat at most, but there is still a long way to go before they can eat well. And if you want to achieve a well-off society, you can't just focus on food and drink, housing, medical care, education, and the future of the people." Development must also be taken into consideration.”

Even the most affluent Chen County has not kept up with the medical care. There are only a few medical clinics in the county, and medical skills are still unknown. Ordinary people can only resign themselves to fate when they get sick.

Education in Chen County is considered to be the best in the world, but it is only at the level of rural education in later generations. A master led dozens of students to read with their heads shaking, completing the most basic literacy education tasks.

Zhang Liang said in astonishment: "Your Majesty, your demands are too high. Such a prosperous age is beyond my imagination."

Xu Fan just smiled indifferently. The prosperous age that Zhang Liang could not imagine was actually his life.

He worked hard in this world for nearly 10 years, and finally made the richest area of ​​Han Dynasty look like a poor area in later generations.

He works so hard not just to make the world the way he originally lived.

Shang Nong was probably the only person in the entire Han Dynasty who did not receive Xu Fan.

Xu Fan likes this even more, as it allows him to see more things at the grassroots level.

When Xu Fan came to Chen County, the merchants and farmers led the Han officials from Chen County to greet Xu Fan.

Xu Fan saw the merchant pulling him up and smiled: "I didn't go to farm today, but I still have time to welcome me."

Shang Nong is one of the few honest people in this world, and he is also an old scalper of the Han Dynasty. For thousands of years, this kind of person has been the backbone of China. He is very comfortable staying with Shang Nong and does not need to use any brain.

Shang Nong said: "Today I, Chen County officials, want to discuss construction issues, so I am in the city today. I heard that His Majesty is coming, so I came to greet you."

Xu Fan smiled and said, "It's just time for me and Prime Minister Zhang to see how your Chen County officials do their daily work."

Shang Nong said: "Promise"

(End of this chapter)