Chapter 181: Admonishing the Minister Wei Zheng
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After Yu Ming heard this, he was also secretly angry in his heart. Of course, he also knew that in terms of human management ability, it was a bit reluctant to let a gang leader who was only in charge of ten people suddenly become the leader of the team, let alone be the leader of the group. And the same is true of the team being unprepared to be the regiment commander and brigade commander.
The official position has been promoted, and not only the management personnel have increased. The things that come into contact are also much more complicated. For example, in a ten-person scout team, the captain only needs to think about how to scout the enemy. However, if it is a one-person team, it is necessary to consider how to allocate the exploration sites to which each team goes. A regiment commander and brigade commander should consider how to coordinate operations in reconnaissance. In case it is discovered by the enemy, which teams are broken, which teams retreat, which teams block the attack, and how to get the weapons and equipment from the higher authorities to be paid, and so on. The contradictions in all aspects of the contact are great. Promoting a low-ranking officer to a middle-ranking officer at once without going through layers of training will only cause chaos in the army.
However, even if Yuming knew the harm of doing so, he could only do so, because he couldn't find a better way, so he didn't plan to change this decision.
It's just that for this person who dares to boldly put forward his opinion. But he had a hint of curiosity.
After looking at the man, he found that he was about ten years old, with a thin build, a goatee, and a white scholar's robe, but he was already a little dirty.
"Who are you? How dare you talk to Da Shuai like this! Cheng Yanjin immediately stepped forward and pushed this person violently, he had just been promoted by Yuming, and he wanted to show loyalty to this young marshal.
Cheng Biting Jin was born as a military general, and his strength was so great, his push suddenly made this person almost fall to the ground.
The staff stumbled and stumbled back several steps before he finally got to his feet.
He immediately blushed, and said with a look of indignation: "General Cheng, how can you be so rude!" I, Wei Zheng, have always thought of what I say and never hide it! ”
"What? Your name is Wei Zheng? After Yu Ming heard this, his pupils also shrank and he was taken aback.
"Yes! His subordinate was Wei Zheng, who had previously served as Cangcao's army under General Zhang. Wei Zheng didn't know why the young marshal changed color when he heard his name, but he still solemnly made an album and explained to him.
Yu Ming's heart was shocked at this time, and a casual smile appeared on his face.
He didn't expect to be so lucky today, not only discovered Du Ruhui, but also met Wei Zheng, a famous Tang Dynasty minister in history.
Wei Zheng (580 – February 11, 643), the character Xuancheng. Han nationality, a native of Julu (now Jinzhou City, Hebei Province). He was a politician in the late Sui and early Tang dynasties. He once served as a counselor, Zuo Guanglu doctor, and was named Zheng Guogong, Zhen Zhen, and one of the twenty-four heroes of Lingyan Pavilion. Known for his outspokenness, he was the most prestigious advisor in Chinese history.
Wei Zheng was a lonely and poor young man, with great ambitions, not in business, but he was familiar with classic books and magic. At the end of the Sui Dynasty, Wei Zheng went through ups and downs and changed hands five times. He first raised troops from Yuan Bao to respond to Li Mi, and Li Mi loved him and recruited him to his command.
But he was not reused under Li Mi, and later Li Mi was defeated, and Wei Zheng followed Li Mi to Tang. Wei Zheng took the initiative to ask Ying to help Li Yuan go to pacify Shandong, and used a letter to recruit Li Ji to surrender. But unfortunately, it coincided with Dou Jiande's capture of Liyang, Wei Zheng was captured, and he was taken into the account by Dou Jiande and became the living house of King Xia.
After Dou Jiande's defeat, Wei Zheng and Pei Ju entered the customs together and surrendered to Tang for the second time. At that time, Li Jiancheng admired his talent and recommended him as Xian Ma, Wei Zheng did not disgrace the invitation, accumulated land for advice, and suggested that the then King of Qin should take action as soon as possible, so as not to become a sword under the sword, but he refused to listen to his opinion, so that the transformation of Xuanwumen died at the hands of Li Shimin, the king of Qin.
After the Xuanwumen Incident, the successor Li Shimin did not hold him accountable, first cited as the chief secretary of the palace Zhan affairs, and after ascending the throne, he consulted the doctor, and was named the Marquis of Julu County, until Zhenguan died of illness in the seventeenth year.
Wei Zheng is known for his upright personality, outstanding intelligence, and daring to make straightforward admonitions. Wei Zheng's "Ten Thoughts of the Emperor" and "Ten Gradual Rejection of the Final Thoughts" had an important influence at that time and in later generations.
And it is a coincidence that the most famous counselor in history actually appeared in his own army.
"Hyun Sung, tell me, why do you oppose this?" Yu Ming asked with a smile on his face.
After Wei Zheng heard this, he was shocked, secretly wondering how the marshal could know his words? Could it be that he had sent someone to investigate him before?
He was originally a thoughtful person, but he didn't know how to deal with people, and he always collided with his boss, so he was ostracized, although everyone said that he was talented, but in the end he only joined the army as a cangcao, in charge of the warehouse of Zhang Xutuo's army. This is really a bit overkill for him.
Wei Zheng had already made a draft in his heart, so he said: "Marshal, now there are no more than 10,000 Zuoling guards, but there are more than 100,000 Goryeo coalition troops. Therefore, the marshal wanted to take advantage of the current availability of weapons and equipment to expand the army by another 100,000, but in this way, the grassroots officers of the Zuoling Guard Army were almost completely transferred. I am afraid that the combat effectiveness of the newly formed army will be very poor, and the combat effectiveness of the Zuoling Guard will also drop sharply, and it will not be appropriate at that time. ”
Wei Zheng's words made everyone nod again and again, but Yu Ming was unmoved and said: "Mr. Wei, your worries are not unreasonable, but now you have to use heavy codes in troubled times." Without such a hasty expansion, we may be able to defeat Goryeo, but we do not have enough troops to occupy Goryeo's territory and make it a solid territory of our Great Sui. Therefore, the expansion of the army is imperative! ”
Speaking of this, he looked at Wei Zheng again, and said, "I know that the combat effectiveness of the army will definitely decline relatively quickly at the beginning, but after experiencing a few more battles, so that the recruits will grow up quickly after seeing blood." Even if there are some sacrifices, I can accept it! So you don't need to be persuaded too much! ”
This time, Yuming decided not to listen to Wei Zheng's opinion. Because Wei Zheng just wanted to defeat the enemy, but he wanted to occupy Liaodong. If you look at it from the corner of the occupation of Liaodong, it is definitely far from enough to have 10,000 people.
Wei Zheng wanted to persuade him again, but Du Ruhui hurriedly walked to his side, pulled his sleeve, and signaled not to say more. After all, the two of them are outsiders, not Yu Ming's descendants, and they don't know what the young marshal's temper is, in case he has a short temper, it will be troublesome to drag Wei Zheng down and beat fifty military sticks in a fit of anger.
"Ru Yan and Xuan Cheng, the two of you served as staff members under General Zhang before. I've heard that it's done well. Now our camp has just been built, and it is waiting to be rebuilt, and there is a shortage of manpower. Why don't you two serve as the chief of our camp and Sima! At this time, Yu Ming suddenly said something that surprised the two.
"What? Marshal, you have put us in such an important position? When Du Ruhui and Wei Zheng heard this, they were both surprised. Changshi is equivalent to the chief of general staff in the army, and is the think tank and military advisor of the main general. Sima is responsible for logistics support, equivalent to the army's chief grain and grass officer, and also manages equipment and horses, all of which are high-ranking positions. Ordinary commanders in the army will arrange these two positions to their subordinates.
Therefore, Du Ruhui and Wei Zheng did not expect that these two important positions would fall on their heads. Hearing Yu Ming say this, they almost suspected that they had heard it wrong.
You know, they only met Yuming today, why is this young marshal so relieved of them?
"Huh! I believe in your ability, and I hope you can do a good job, don't let Ben Shuai down, and don't let others think that I am blind! Yu Ming smiled and waved for them to sit down.
When the two heard this, they were surprised and delighted, and hurriedly bowed to the ground, saying that they would do their best to ensure the normal operation of the camp and give advice to the commander.
The other generals and staff members of Zhang Xutuo's department saw that Luo Shixin, Cheng Yanjin, Qin Qiong, Du Ruhui, and Wei Zheng had all been promoted by Yuming. also put their hearts at ease, believing that Yuming will really treat everyone equally and be impartial as he said.
This time, all of them were promoted, and Yu Ming also took this opportunity to promote a lot of officers from the Zuo Ling Guard system, and for the promotion of this part of the people, Yu Ming did not completely rely on the method of meritocracy. More people were close to him, especially the more than 1,000 subordinates who came back with him after the Great War on the Grassland. In this promotion, all of them held positions above the rank of captain.
To put it bluntly, he did this by cronyism, and Wei Zheng also protested several times halfway. However, Yuming insisted on being promoted like this.
He actually has a number in his heart, although it is fairer to say that the only thing is to move. But for a camp marshal like him who tried to stand on his own feet and divide one side, talent was not the most important thing, the most important thing was to be able to stand by his side when he rebelled, and to be absolutely loyal to him. That's the first thing he wants to do.
Only in this way can he guarantee the complete loyalty of this newly formed army. And only an army that can be loyal to him can exert greater cohesion and combat effectiveness in the future when the world is in chaos and the heroes are divided. He didn't believe that an army full of factions and infighting all day long would have any fighting power.
"After the formation of the new army, can you guarantee that you will completely obey my orders?" Yu Ming's eyes were like a moment at this time, and he glanced at the generals in front of him. He also wanted to see how many of these generals and staff in front of him could stand with him without any worries. His descendant generals, such as Guo Yi, Wei Chi Jingde and others, can rest assured, but it is these people who are worried about the transfer.
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