Song Yi

Chapter 447 Resistance and Prestige

Ke Yao said with a smile: "According to me, my elder brother is the happiest person in the world, Sister Qin is the most virtuous among us, Sister Qingdai is not only good-looking, but also skilled, Fei'er is clever and pitiful. , all of them are beautiful. Now that the second wife is married in, she is not only beautiful, but also has good martial arts. I am afraid that my brother has everything he wants. He is really the happiest person, don’t you think? ?”

Everyone laughed and said yes.

Du Wenhao couldn't close his mouth from ear to ear, and nodded in agreement.

The three-day wedding holiday was over, and on the morning of the fourth day, Du Wenhao came to Sanya first, and Li Pu reported to him the work of the past three days, and learned that the forbidden troops had already started training according to the "General Essentials of Martial Arts", The notice to recruit members of the Special Forces has been issued, but this matter is not so fast. In the case of extremely backward communication and transportation in ancient times, it will take at least a month or two to see the results.

Du Wenhao called Cai Jing and Shen Shengping again, and asked about the preparation work for the Internal and Foreign Affairs Department of the Security Bureau. Zhao, Korea, Japan, Jiaozhi Vietnam, etc.).The operations of the Foreign Intelligence Division are located within the three intelligence divisions.Although it takes time to set up the Intelligence Department's intelligence network, Cai Jing moved quickly and sent his confidants to the border with Du Wenhao's official appointment document and Cai Jing's personal letter to appoint his relative Cai Tou as the director of the Xixia Intelligence Department of the Foreign Affairs Department. .He is responsible for setting up the intelligence network for Xixia.It's just that Du Wenhao, the candidate for the director of the intelligence department of Yu country, has not been found.

In contrast, the work of the Secret Service is much faster.Shen Shengping is very familiar with the road. He used to have many acquaintances and eyeliners in the imperial court. Now that he has developed it, it is just an additional procedure.

There are two departments under the Department of Internal Intelligence, namely the Intelligence Department and the Secret Service Department.Due to the involvement of court officials, Du Wenhao did not dare to delegate power too much, so he personally assumed the post of chief of the Secret Service.That is to say, if the court officials are suspected of treason, if they want to take action, they must personally order it.

According to Du Wenhao's instructions, the Secret Service personnel of the Internal Intelligence Department were selected from the Forbidden Army in the capital, especially Banzhili. Most of them were soldiers who had followed Du Wenhao to the Tubo expedition.

In forming the special task force, Du Wenhao implemented the principle of Ning Que Wu Lan. At the beginning of the establishment, there were only two capitals, a total of 200 people.

Du Wenhao immediately summoned these members of the special service team, gave a lecture in person, and explained their tasks and responsibilities.Tell them that in the future, they will deal with important court officials suspected of treason. First of all, they must pass the ideological level and dare to face difficulties.

After Du Wenhao inspected the Sanya and learned about the establishment of the Security Bureau, he went to the Military Weapons Station for inspection.He is now serving as the military supervisor of the military department.The old military inspector who didn't know anything about it had been dismissed from his post.Li Hong, the veteran soldier who invented the magic arm bow, has recovered from his injury and returned to work.He was very grateful to see Du Wenhao, and hurriedly knelt down and kowtowed to thank him.

Du Wenhao stopped him, helped him to sit down on the chair, and said with a smile: "Old man, you invented the magic arm bow. This is a very good crossbow, which greatly enhances the combat effectiveness of our army. I want to give it to you." Big prize. Well... let’s see, the bonus is 5000 taels of silver!"

5000 taels of silver are worth 500 million yuan.

Li Hong was stunned, and couldn't believe his ears: "This..., the general, I dare not be a villain..."

Du Wenhao said: "What's the matter, you will be rewarded for your meritorious service! It's only right and proper. By the way, I will promote you to be the court judge (that is, the dean) of the Bow and Nut Academy. From now on, you will be in charge of the bow and arrow design and production of the Bow and Nut Academy." ...responsible directly to me."

Before that, Li Hong was just an ordinary old military craftsman, and the status of a military craftsman was very low. Unexpectedly, when Du Wenhao came to power, he was directly promoted to be a judge of the Bow and Crossbow Academy of the Armament Institute. , second only to the Military Weapons Supervisor and the Military Weapons Junior Supervisor.

In the Song Dynasty, the appointment of officials of the seventh rank and above was all proposed by the Ministry of Officials and submitted to the emperor for appointment.Those below the seventh rank are directly appointed by the Ministry of Officials.Of course, the emperor has the right to directly appoint all officials.Zaizhi has the right to directly appoint officials below the seventh rank in the department directly under his jurisdiction, and he just needs to report to the Ministry of Officials for filing.This is what the chief responsibility system requires.

So when Li Hong heard this, he was really surprised and happy, and hurriedly knelt down and kowtowed.

Du Wenhao hurriedly helped him up: "You have to bring out your ingenuity and gather all those who have the ability to invent and create among the weaponry. I want to set up a special research room for weapons and equipment in our armory." Specialize in the research of weapons and equipment, and invent new types of weapons and equipment."

Li Hong nodded again and again: "This idea is really great! The villain must fulfill his duties and live up to the father's kindness in cultivation."

After a few more words of encouragement, Du Wenhao left the Bow and Nut Academy and came to the East Workshop.

The East Workshop is responsible for the production of individual weapons and equipment.Du Wenhao convened a meeting of veteran military craftsmen who had been engaged in the design and production of military uniforms in the East Workshop for many years.

In order to make his special forces and the National Security Bureau's Secret Service have a greater deterrent effect, Du Wenhao has already planned to imitate the special forces combat uniforms and public security training uniforms to design the uniforms of the Song Dynasty Special Forces and the Secret Service, including helmets, Examination vests, steel stab-resistant vests, and military boots with large heads.The design requirement is to be able to carry weapons such as crossbows and short swords, as well as sleeping bags, dry food, drinking water and other materials.Naturally, the reconnaissance vests in the era of cold weapons cannot be applied to the clothing of modern special forces, and must be designed separately according to the characteristics of weapons and equipment used in that era.

After Du Wenhao stated the requirements, he simply drew a sketch and handed it over to the military craftsman for specific design and manufacture.

After it was over, Du Wenhao left the armory and went into the palace to see the Empress Dowager Gao Taotao.

After entering the Funing Palace, Eunuch Jiao saw him coming, so he rushed up to greet him, and first bowed his hands to congratulate him on his wedding.Du Wenhao laughed twice and asked, "Is the Empress Dowager here?"

"Yes!" Eunuch Jiao nodded and said, "It's just... the Empress Dowager is in a bad mood, and she doesn't want to see anyone."

Du Wenhao laughed and said, "What about me? Don't you see me?"

"Of course you are an exception. The Empress Dowager can not see anyone, but you will not. Please come in quickly. The Empress Dowager is in the flower garden."

Du Wenhao stepped into the bedroom, and came to the flower garden with ease.

From a distance, I saw Gao Taotao sitting on the stone railing by the pond, staring at the water in a daze.A few court ladies and servants stood there with their hands down.

Du Wenhao walked behind her, bowed and said, "I have seen the Empress Dowager."

Gao Taotao was startled, then turned around happily and looked at him: "You are here! How are you doing?"

"Thanks to the Empress Dowager, life is okay."

Gao Taotao turned around and waved to the maids and eunuchs in the distance.After saluting immediately and with interest, they turned and exited the garden, closing the door behind them.

Gao Taotao patted the stone fence beside him: "Come, sit beside me."

Du Wenhao sat beside Gao Taotao, hugged her, they kissed, and they separated after a while.

Gao Taotao snuggled into his arms, but didn't speak.

Du Wenhao said: "I heard that you are in a bad mood, what's the matter?"

"Censor Zhongcheng Li Chang and Shi Yu Sheng Tao advised us that it is wrong for us to praise the generals who fought against Xixia in this way. It will encourage the arrogance of the generals and violate the ancestral precepts."

Du Wenhao said angrily: "The people at Yushitai are just full and have nothing to do. They feel uncomfortable seeing this all day long, as if they are the best in the world. Just ignore them.

Gao Taotao smiled wryly: "It's just the two of Yushitai and the others. Sima Guang also led a group of old officials to join in the fun, and also criticized us for elevating generals. Money buys out the military service of the Xiang army, and is also responsible for resettling them. The late emperor has never done this before, and there is no precedent to follow.

Du Wenhao said angrily: "Just ask you to take back your life? Damn! What are you talking about? They don't take you seriously! It's just too rampant!"

Gao Taotao lowered his head sadly: "I don't understand military affairs at all. After hanging the curtain, I have done so many things. And many of them are against the precepts of the ancestors. They are naturally unhappy."

"It's not about whether Gao is unhappy, it's about the future of the country!" Du Wenhao turned Gao Taotao around, "At this time, you must be firm! The two of us have agreed before that there will be reforms. Resistance, we have already estimated this point, and we must not give in. If the reform of the military is so difficult, what about social and economic changes? What kind of resistance will we encounter? Tao Tao, now is the critical time, your attitude If we are soft, we will waste all our previous efforts!"

Gao Taotao looked up at her and tried to smile: "Okay! Although I am very sad, I will not back down. This is your idea, and I believe it must be right!"

Du Wenhao said happily: "Great, that's it. As long as you have a clear attitude, I will handle the rest! Tell me, who is the most opposed?"

"Censor Zhongcheng Li Chang, what are you going to do?"

"I want to wear shoes for him!" Du Wenhao sneered, "The Yushitai gang, when I was still in Chengdu Fulu, they punished me to death because of the White Clothes Club and being good at military power. I haven't avenged this revenge yet, and now they are gesticulating in front of you. If this unhealthy trend does not continue, your prestige will not be established. Without a prestige supreme leader, it is very dangerous. We must pass this matter , erect prestige!"

"Then what should we do? You said you want to wear small shoes for them? What do you mean?"

"Wearing small shoes means catching pigtails and making trouble for him. Our Secret Service Department has just been established and hasn't opened yet, so let's use him to open it!"

Gao Tao said: "Censor Zhongcheng Li Chang is a veteran of the three dynasties. He is very upright. It may not be easy to catch him."

Du Wenhao sneered and said: "The higher the official, the dirtier the ass will be! As the saying goes, catch one by one, some are wronged, catch one every other, and some slip through the net! Hey, he is a veteran of the three dynasties. After so many years, I don't believe him I haven't made any mistakes! I'm just going to see if my intelligence network has any capabilities. Don't worry, if he really has a clean ass, I will never wrong him! By the way, I want that servant Shi Shengtao too Check, I hope they are as upright and clean as they say they are!"

(End of this chapter)