Zhao Defang's road to the virtuous king

On February 27, Zhenzong officially made Liu the queen.

In March, the South reported that the court's navy had been training unattended all year round, and the soldiers were often idle. The boats were only used for fishing on weekdays, almost no different from fishermen. Zhenzong was very surprised when he heard this, "My magnificent Song navy has become a fisherman." In general, with the salary of the imperial court, you actually become idlers, Ministry of War, how do you do things?"

"The minister is guilty." The Minister of the Ministry of War hurried forward and knelt down, "The minister will deal with this matter as soon as possible."

"How to deal with it?" Zhenzong asked

"Minister...Minister..."

"Okay! There is no arrangement at all, and we should deal with it as soon as possible. After returning, report the arrangement to me immediately, and retreat!"

"Yes" Minister of the Ministry of War stepped aside

After the dynasty, Zhenzong discussed with the Eight Sage King Defang and Prime Minister Wang Dan in the Chongzheng Hall. Zhenzong said, "I don't know what you two think about the navy?"

"Your Majesty" Defang said, "The Shenwei Water Army of the Great Song Dynasty was built in the reign of Taizu to calm the south of the Yangtze River. During the 17 years of Emperor Taizu's reign, he had the honor to teach shipping fifteen times and observe water battles, but there was no such thing in the following years. Battle on the water, so that the soldiers will become disorganized."

"The army of great achievements in the past, but now it is like this, what should we do?"

Wang Dan said, "Your Majesty, the navy is organized as a forbidden soldier, and it belongs to the front division or the infantry division of the guards. It is better to abolish the navy and return them all to the infantry."

"Prime Minister" Defang said, "This must not be the case. Although the navy has not been used for war for many years, it must not be abolished at will."

"Brother Huang, if you don't abolish, how will you arrange these people?" Zhenzong asked

"Your Majesty, there are quite a lot of waterways in the Song Dynasty. I think there are many waterways in the south, and thieves are common in the water. However, it is difficult for infantry to hunt down. Even soldiers with good water skills in the south are not competent. However, the water quality of the water army should be undoubtedly. Those who are proficient in driving ships should be competent. In this way, they can be used as a preparation for wartime, as a guardian of waterway transportation, as a supplement to the occasional needs of infantry, and even for special transportation in the imperial city. "

"Well!" Zhenzong was very happy when he heard this. "The emperor's words are very good! This is a double win. It will not only enable the navy to exert its unique combat power, but also stabilize the law and order in all parts of the river."

"My lord really has a good opinion," Wang Dan cupped his hands and said, "In this way, local security can be guaranteed from waterways to landways, and I believe transportation will be more prosperous."

"Hahahaha" Zhenzong said with a smile, "Thinking about it this way, the current number of sailors is not enough. It seems that more recruits are needed."

"That's right, Your Majesty," Wang Dan said, "This way we can expand our troops so that one soldier can serve multiple purposes."

"Okay! Prime Minister, immediately draw up an order and order the Ministry of War to immediately form three new armies, named: Huyi, Guisheng, and Xinli Guihua, from Hedong, Huainan, Jiangnan, Lianghuai, Jinghu, Fujian, Guangnan, etc. The riverside and seaside areas along the road recruited water-students, and each set up a command to train with the original water army. A hundred members of the Huainan water army were selected to enter Beijing and set up Jinming Lake as the royal waterway guard. In addition, the Pinghai Navy in Dengzhou, east of Jingdong, was ordered to replace new personnel and strengthen coastal protection." [The military system of the Song Dynasty, 25 people are a regiment, the fourth regiment is a capital, and the fifth capital is a commander; therefore, every 500 people are a commander, ten command as an army]

"Yes! Your Majesty" Wang Dan bowed

In 1013, the sixth year of Dazhong Xiangfu, the imperial court issued a decree to recruit water-students on a large scale to supplement the sailors, which played a huge role in the law and order on both sides of the river.

The Huainan water army selected to enter Beijing conducted water army drills at Jinming Pool in the royal garden outside the Shuntian Gate of Bianliang City. The panoramic view of Jinming Pool is nine miles and thirty steps, and large ships can pass through it. Therefore, the water army entering Beijing has been stationed in Jinming Pool for a long time. On the other side, it was the naval training ground during the war.

When Defang returned to the Nanqing Palace, Concubine Di came leading Yiyi, "My lord, why did you come back?"

"Ma'am, is there something wrong in the house?" Defang asked

"It's nothing, the prince will come back sooner?" Concubine Di said

Defang smiled, "Isn't it? There is something in the court. His Majesty just recruited the navy, and they are still in training. There are many things to deal with."

"My lord, you are busy. There are so many ministers." Concubine Di picked up Yiyi.

"Ma'am, how could it be?" Defang said with a smile, "Xiao Yiyi, let Father give you a hug."

Yiyi stretched out his small hand, and Defang took it and said, "This is also for Yiyi's future plans. The country and society are stable, so the ascended monarch can rest easy."

"My lord, you're thinking too far," Concubine Di said.

"I can't do it if I don't want to, the lonely king is old, how many years can he do for his country?" Defang shook her head

Concubine Di supported Defang, "It is enough to take good care and benefit"

The two looked at the four-year-old Yiyi with love, and who can tell what will happen in the future. . .