The next morning, the newly promoted Changping Bo, the privy council envoy Mu Qingfeng made a twist and turn, and immediately set off a storm in the court. Pen fun and pavilion www.biquge.info

Emperor Jiayou stared at the fold in his hand, was silent for a long time, and looked at Mu Qingfeng, who was standing straight in the hall, "Mu Aiqing wants to reduce the military system?"

As soon as the words of reducing the military system came out, the government and the opposition were shocked.

Mu Qingfeng's expression was also solemn, "Your Majesty, this is rectification, not reduction! The proposal put forward by the minister focuses on rectification, focusing on training elite soldiers and strong generals, and reducing some of the old and weak remnants, which is also aimed at improving the combat effectiveness of the entire route army. ”

"Since the world's wealth and goods entered, eight or nine times out of ten to see the army, the army can be described as many, the wealth can be said to be consumed, the minister as the privy envoy of the Privy Council, in charge of the world's soldiers and horses, has been worried about this matter, thinking for a long time, only to gain, dare to play to ask Your Majesty. ”

Emperor Jiayou's expression was a little complicated, and more shocked.

The Great Zhou Dynasty was founded nearly 100 years ago, and every year it has to recruit new soldiers and replenish troops.

At least 70 percent of the annual revenue and local taxes of the state treasury are allocated to the military, and more and more military funds are allocated every year, and the state treasury has been somewhat strained in the past two years.

Emperor Jiayou had already moved his mind and wanted to reduce the army, but such a thing as reducing the number of troops and reducing the army was too relevant and too extensive, and he did not dare to propose it directly in the court.

The Great Zhou Dynasty has not been at war for more than 30 years since the first emperor, and in the years of peace, the soldiers have begun to be a little tired, and Emperor Jiayou has been dissatisfied with the state of several route armies.

But how to propose to reduce the army, when to propose, these are very critical, Emperor Jiayou also hinted at Cheng Lin earlier, let Cheng Lin start to prepare for this matter, some time ago, Cheng Lin also secretly reported that he was already quietly planning this matter, and he must come up with a detailed plan at a time.

Unexpectedly, before Cheng Lin's recital, Mu Qingfeng took the fold first.

Mu Qingfeng is the privy envoy of the Privy Council, the person in charge of the transfer of troops and horses in the world, Emperor Jiayou originally thought that if the troops were reduced, the most opposed person should be Mu Qingfeng, but now Mu Qingfeng is the first person to ask for disarmament.

Did he already hear something and strike first, or did Mu Qingfeng really want to do this?

Emperor Jiayou's eyes swept over the generals in the hall, but he saw that the generals were all unhappy, and his surprise was overflowing.

Emperor Jiayou vetoed his previous speculation, Mu Qingfeng is also a representative of the generals, if he heard the news in advance, he would definitely discuss it with the generals.

Now the generals in the palace are so surprised, it can be seen that they do not know.

Could this be the meaning of Mu Qingfeng alone? If this is the case, but with this heart and courage, Emperor Jiayou will greatly appreciate Mu Qingfeng.

Emperor Jiayou was suspicious, but his face did not show anything, "Tell everyone what you think first, and then discuss!"

Mu Qingfeng bowed down, "There are four main meanings in the minister's compromise, and the minister will make a short story ........."

Mu Qingfeng briefly said the main points of the content of the compromise, and summed it up, there are about four points.

First, all the old, weak, and disabled veterans over the age of 45 in the army should be disarmed and returned to the field.

second, to reduce the number of recruits each year and reduce the number of conscripts;

Third, now that the four seas are peaceful and there is no war, the garrisons in various places should conduct imitation drills every year, and those who perform poorly in the drills will be eliminated;

Fourth...............

Emperor Jiayou nodded slightly when he heard this, and some of Mu Qingfeng's suggestions still spoke to his heart.

Cheng Lin, who was standing at the forefront of the courtiers, had a strange face, Emperor Jiayou had hinted at him, hoping that he would take the lead in reducing the army, and he had put a lot of thought into this matter, and he had a little clue recently.

He hadn't sorted out the specific twists and turns yet, but he didn't expect Mu Qingfeng to take the lead.

What surprised him even more was that many of Mu Qingfeng's proposals coincided with his.

For the first time, Cheng Lin felt that there was something wrong with his previous opinion of Mu Qingfeng.

Mu Qingfeng was not wrong Cheng Lin's face with a look of surprise, the corners of his mouth were slightly upturned, and a trace of smugness and secret joy flashed in his eyes.

That's right, he must hand over the fold of rectifying military affairs before Cheng Lin.

Ever since Mu Yu told him last time that in her dream, Cheng Lin had proposed reforming the military system, which was highly valued by Emperor Jiayou, he had been pondering about it.

Reform of the military system, such a big thing, even if Cheng Lin is in the middle of the book, he does not dare to mention it, since he dares to mention it, he must have the instruction of Emperor Jiayou.

Mu Qingfeng has been in his heart for nearly a year, Emperor Jiayou's dispatch of troops to various places, and the change of guard affairs has been carefully considered for many days, and finally determined Emperor Jiayou's thoughts.

Since this is the case, then he must take the lead in front of Cheng Lin and take this opportunity, first, he can prevent Cheng Lin from taking the opportunity to weaken his power, and second, he can make Emperor Jiayou look at him differently.

As for whether this will cause dissatisfaction among those generals, Mu Qingfeng stroked his beard and smiled secretly, he dared to play a fold, naturally there was a way to calm the anger of the generals.

What's more, rectifying the army is not his real goal in the end, Mu Qingfeng warned himself in his heart, take your time, don't be in a hurry.

Emperor Jiayou threw the fold to the chief attendant on the side, "Pass it to everyone, don't be stunned, let's discuss it." ”

The generals who had long been impatient jumped up in the first round to object, "Your Majesty, it is even more impossible to reduce the military system in peacetime. ”

"Your Majesty, please think twice!"

The ministers couldn't understand the excitement of the generals, they felt that Mu Qingfeng's proposal was reasonable and reasonable, and they could consider implementing it, and the hall immediately set off a fierce debate between the ministers of civil and military affairs.

Mu Qingfeng stood in the middle with a smile, watching them all do their best, and excitedly stated their opinions.

Debate, debate, the more intense the debate, the better!

………………

Unlike the discussions of the government and the opposition, noisy and chaotic, Jiangning Tangshan is quiet.

The weather is getting colder, people are huddled in their houses, and fewer people are out to hang out.

It had been raining lightly for most of the day, and the ground was starting to get muddy.

Song Yanzhao was wearing a robe, walking briskly in front, and the clogs on his feet were already covered with mud.

Song Liang, who was behind him, looked at an abandoned Zhuangzi that appeared not far in front of him, and muttered in a low voice: "I've been here once, but I haven't found anything, why do you still come?"

The third master of his family has been stunned like a demon for the past two days, and when he investigated the case, he worked day and night, forgetting to sleep and eat.

This really doesn't look like Song Saburo's character.

"What are you doing in such a hurry? After the investigation, don't you have to go back to Jinling to face the princess's forced marriage?" Song Liang really didn't understand why Song Yanzhao was in such a hurry to investigate the case.

"Shhhhhhh

What's the matter? Song Liang looked out in amazement, but saw a tall and thin figure flash into the abandoned courtyard in the heavy rain.

Isn't it? There are people like them, who come out on a rainy day to inspect an abandoned garden.