Chapter 1303 Outside the military

The current Song people are the most clean race in the world, but they have not reached the level of being able to take a bath every day in later generations.

However, the reputation of the Warm Bone Spring is not in vain, Fan Chunren only feels that the cold in his old bones has been driven out of his body by the warm spring water, and it is really comfortable to do this in the winter.

Looking around at the grass and green trees around the hot springs: "This place is also blessed, and there is no cave." ”

Su You pulled over the wooden platform floating on the water, on which were placed a platter of cold brine, canned fruits from the South Sea, and an ice bucket with a bottle of wine in it.

took out the wine and poured it into three porcelain cups, Su You handed the porcelain cups to Fan Chunren and Fan Chun respectively: "Today is not only for Fan Gong to receive the wind and wash the dust, but also to see off the fourth brother Fan." Fan Gong came over to take on the burden of transport, and Su You was able to concentrate on the military, and the responsibility on his shoulders was half easier. ”

Fan Chunren took the cup: "Throughout the ages, how many people can not love the authority?" Shilin and the government and the opposition praised Mingrun's ethics and conduct. You have set an excellent example for future generations. ”

Su You and Fan Chunren bumped into one: "Wen Zhenggong is my model, in fact, I used literature to control the military and avoid the disaster of the feudal town, from the perspective of the system, there is nothing wrong with it." ”

"To say that restraining the military ministers is the absolute reason for the lack of combat strength of the army, I don't quite agree with this."

"On the contrary, the sergeants have become the domestic slaves and traders of the generals, the redundant army has become a heavy burden on the state, a large amount of grain and straw distributed to the empty quota has been deceived and embezzled, and a large number of oblique officials have appeared, which is precisely the reason why the state has no effective restraint on military ministers and is lawless!"

"And the suppression of military officials by civil officials is too simple and rude, and they must rely on and guard against it, but they don't pay attention to principles when they rely on it, and they ignore the laws and regulations when they take precautions, and I don't take this either."

"The army is the army of the state, and no army can be a private army. This is the fundamental principle of the existence of the army, and there is no place for bargaining in this article. ”

"But in the same way, if the state wants to make the army its own, it must assume the obligation to train the army."

"Therefore, the military and the government must be separated as much as possible, and the officers and commanders are only responsible for making the army have combat effectiveness, and are only responsible for the formulation and implementation of battle plans, while their salaries and military supplies should be borne by the government."

"I think the country's current shackles on martial artists are too harsh. In fact, it is necessary to cut off the power of its financial endowment, pass the way of promotion, give it the ability to train and train, and focus on its responsibility for fighting and defending. It's enough to change the status quo. ”

"In the past, it was difficult to transmit information, and the country only scored points to choose the generals to defend, and because it was too late to transfer, the reserves were not ready, and the commanders could only be given full responsibility."

"This is not a normal state of affairs, I call such a government a military government, and such a country a militaristic state."

"The way of militarism is suitable for small and large, not for big and small. This is not only the reason why the Qin State was able to rise to the west and sweep the Six Kingdoms, but also the reason why its foundation was not solid and the second died. ”

"Your Majesty's Yuanfeng reform is actually a kind of demilitarization, removing those things in my Great Song Dynasty state system that originated from the small regime of the warlords of the Later Zhou Dynasty and are not suitable for being a big country system."

"War is a major national event, an opportunity for survival; The official system is a matter of national importance and should not be neglected. Although Su You is far away in the western Xinjiang, how dare he not lead by example? ”

After speaking, he raised his glass and saluted to the east: "What Su You is most grateful for is His Majesty's trust in me. I don't think Su You's proposal is hypocritical, and I don't think it's a worry that the merit is not rewarded, and the rabbit is dead and the dog is cooking. ”

"And I also think that with the development of history to this day, the Great Song Dynasty has the ability to put in place those backward and crude administrative methods, and can completely formulate perfect systems and laws to manage the officials, the army and the people well."

"This is the bearing and pattern of the king of a great country, and it is also a big country on the road to the rise, and it should have the atmosphere and responsibility. It is really an honor for Su You to be able to do his part in it. ”

Fan Chun also raised his wine glass: "Respect my Emperor Song." ”

The three of them drank the wine together, and couldn't help laughing, the previous awkward atmosphere had disappeared.

Su You said: "It's because of the hard work of Brother Deru that I know that after Shaanxi, I will go to Dingzhou again." ”

Fan Chun didn't think so: "This body has already promised the country, and the wind and dust of the sea are the meaning of the question." ”

Fan Chunren also smiled and said: "To be able to get the warm spring of empty bubbles in the hard work, drink this small wine, and talk about three or five confidants, it is a big advantage." ”

Su You said: "Brother Deru has any unfinished distribution or suggestions for Shaanxi, and you can also say it, I know that you have always had your own thoughts about Western affairs." ”

Fan Chun poured wine for his brother, and added to Su You: "It's really there." ”

Su You hurriedly said, "Please speak." ”

Fan Chun said: "Now the situation in the west has been better than my best expectations, the mountains and northern regions are all in my hands, and the stubborn enemy has survived for decades. ”

"The work of Mingrun can be described as great."

"However, among the generals, Wang Zhongzheng is greedy and arrogant, Liu Changzuo is sparse, Gao Zunyu is narrow, and Li Xian is rude."

"Liu Changzuo's venture into Yanzhou is a dangerous signal, that is, Mingrun has the ability to balance them, otherwise if anyone else is in charge, I am afraid it will be the end of the army and chaos."

"The gap between Changzuo and Captain Gao is deepening, and it is difficult to solve, if the armies do not cooperate, I am afraid that he will change."

Su You nodded: "This problem will be solved in the near future." ”

Fan Chun said again: "The army is out of bounds, and the strength of Shaanxi is exhausted, and it is also Mingrun who has made measures early, established Xingluo Cang, and divided the road to Dacang, plus the private storage of Sitong in Longshou County, but there is still an emergency transfer, and there is a big movement of 300,000 people in Shaanxi. ”

"It's still the same sentence, that is, Mingrun has the ability to coordinate official and private, plus Bi Zhongyou, Shen Kuo, Zhao Ji, and Shi Yong who were recommended before, are loyal and diligent, so they can cope with such a troublesome and important matter."

"But the army has been away for a long time, it is definitely not a good strategy, and now the spirit has not been lowered, and the thieves are still rampant, just like fighting a fire in the middle, it will eventually be revived."

Su You also nodded: "Well, don't worry about this brother Deru, the next roads will break down the troops and enrich the place, leaving only the most elite and strong troops on the front line." ”

"Now the transportation of grain and straw is no longer a problem, and the transshipment is also completed by the recruited Tibetan department, and at the same time, it can be regarded as a work-for-relief. Coupled with the confiscated pseudo-imperial warehouses of several roads, it already has a three-month accumulation. ”

"Shanbei Third Road has Fan Gong, Zeng Gong, and Princess Zhao, and I believe that they will soon have the ability to nourish themselves. The trouble of transshipment in the mainland will soon be subsided. ”

Fan Chun nodded: "That's very good." Recently, Jingdong has made a number of envy. His Majesty ordered the imperial court to discuss the use of Xuzhou 200,000 yuan to help Shaanxi. ”

"How can this be used as a shortcut to the promotion of local bureaucrats? Mingrun became the imperial court, and Zhulu must not be added in the name of supplying the West Road, otherwise it is beneficial for the road to get money, and it can be from Xuzhou to the border, not to mention that the labor cost is three times greater, and the local officials extort the people, I am afraid that it will not be less than this! ”

Su You became serious: "The five routes are used by the army, Xingluo Cang and Yuanfeng Cang have already been set up, and now there is no shortage, and the six roads are all transferred to the division, and they have never asked the imperial court for various transfers. ”

"Jingdong Road transfer envoy is Wu Juhou, right? I know that he is a good hand at financial management, and his official has risen quite quickly. ”

"Jingdong Road has levied millions of dollars in silver in the past two years, and officials in Laiwu and Liguo have made a lot of money by themselves, and they can get 100,000 yuan of income every year. He also used the profits of salt and iron taxes to purchase silk products, and then used the proceeds to fund horses in Hedong for horse grazing, recruited herdsmen to raise horses, and then settled the nomads and scattered husbands. ”

Fan Chun said: "Yes, it's him, and now he claims to allocate 200,000 yuan of big iron money to support the military salary of the Shaanxi border pass; His Majesty praised him for 'being 'compassionate to others outside of his duties, and not being able to do more than he could not'. ”

Su You sneered: "I don't dare to ask for this money, if I really accept it, I am afraid that one day I will be affected by him!" Thanks to Brother Deru's reminder, otherwise this western expedition would have become an excuse for the cool officials to fish and eat the people! ”

The three of them are all old fritters, and their vision is never limited to one thing.

They pay attention to the overall situation of the imperial court, and there are many other things besides the military.

For example, the "righteous act" on Jingdong Road, the three of them knew the little Jiujiu of the officials below as soon as they heard it.