Chapter 336: Attitude

The time for the postponement of the rediscussion mentioned by Li Shimin has indeed been long enough. Five days have passed since the last court meeting, and Li Shimin has no intention of talking about this matter again.

At this time, Zhang Yunwen's proposal on military reform had already been written. But he didn't bring it up. This is because of Li Shimin's attitude. He was afraid that Li Shimin's attitude would suddenly change because of listening to Li Tai's words, and it would be useless to present his own recital at that time, so it was better to find out Li Shimin's attitude towards this matter before making a decision.

In order to find out Li Shimin's attitude, Zhang Yunwen decided to go to the palace to explore Li Shimin's tone.

After a day's training, looking at these sweaty princesses, Zhang Yunwen smiled and said, "Hehe, brother-in-law will send you the Gray Palace today!" ”

Amid the cheers of the children, Zhang Yunwen rode a horse and slowly walked towards the palace with several palace guards.

"Okay, you all go back to the palace, brother-in-law has something to do with your father!" Zhang Yunwen said with a warm smile.

When you walk into the Taiji Palace, a palace lamp is slowly lit, illuminating every corner of the Taiji Palace.

Zhang Yunwen didn't know where Li Shimin was at this time, and when he asked Gong E, he knew that Li Shimin was taking a walk by the Taiye Pool.

When he arrived at the edge of the pool, he was stopped by two guards. Zhang Yunwen had no choice but to ask a guard to inform Li Shimin.

After a while, the guard came back and said, "General Zhang, Your Majesty has summoned you over!" ”

Zhang Yunwen wanted the guard to thank him, and then slowly walked towards the edge of the Taiye Pool. Approaching the Taiye Pool, I felt a cool breeze mixed with water vapor blowing, and the whole person couldn't help but feel refreshed. The cool breeze blows the willow trees by the water, and the branches and leaves are gently swaying.

Through the palace lamps hanging on all sides, under a willow tree, Zhang Yunwen saw Li Shimin's figure.

Approaching slowly, Li Shimin, who was about to bow his hand, seemed to have eyes behind his back, and said softly: "Yunwen don't be polite, come and walk with me!" ”

As he spoke, he walked slowly along the pebbled path. Zhang Yunwen hurriedly followed in two steps, and landed one step behind Li Shimin.

"Yunwen, there are two things on my mind right now. The first is the matter of this military reform, and the second is the matter of the prince! There was a hint of tiredness in Li Shimin's words, "These two things are like a fish in the throat, it's really unpleasant!" ”

When Zhang Yunwen heard this, he knew that Li Shimin had something to say, so he was silent and listened to Li Shimin continue.

"Tai'er is right, this recruitment has many drawbacks, and the previous military reform plan does have some drawbacks. Yunwen, what do you think? Oh, by the way, how is your new military reform plan? ”

Zhang Yunwen smiled slightly and said, "Weichen also thinks that His Royal Highness King Wei is reasonable!" Your Majesty has been fighting for half a lifetime, who can reach the power in the world, if Your Majesty does not carry out reforms because of these ills, will it still be handed over to the prince? ”

When Li Shimin heard this, he was stunned for a moment, and then smiled: "Yunwen, you will attack his shield with his spear!" But that's true! Now that my sons have never been on the battlefield, and they have not even killed anyone with their own hands, how can they suppress that group of arrogant soldiers? Speaking of this, Li Shimin glanced at Zhang Yunwen, as if to say, you are one of the arrogant soldiers.

Zhang Yunwen suddenly snapped: "Your Majesty is very worried!" ”

"But to say this, I have strengthened my heart for military reform! Well, let's talk about your new plan, so that I can hear what is new? Li Shimin touched his beard and said with a smile.

Zhang Yunwen straightened out his thoughts, opened his mouth and said: "Your Majesty, the minister's new plan is to divide the entire Tang military system into three parts. The first is the army guarding Guanzhong, the second is the army guarding the four borders, and the third is the army stationed in various places. In addition, a special body was set up to clean up the conduct and discipline of the army, and it was named the gendarmerie. This is the first, the army guarding Guanzhong. This military needs to be made by selecting the sharp soldiers of the Guanzhong Military Government. The minister's preliminary estimate was 100,000 troops, all of whom were recruits, specializing in battles, defending Gyeonggi and guarding Guanzhong. Second, the soldiers who guard the four realms. This army can be recruited on a voluntary basis and stationed exclusively at the borders of the four borders to guard the country. For this group of recruited Long March athletes, Weichen estimated that at least 300,000 people would be needed to rotate the garrison. In addition, absorbing the soldiers of other tribes as servants, it is enough to resist the enemy from all sides. Third, the troops stationed in various places. This soldier is a government soldier, but on top of the existing military government, it will be expanded, and the government soldiers at the three levels of road, state, and county will be used to maintain local order and be used as a reserve soldier! ”

As soon as Zhang Yunwen finished these words, Li Shimin frowned and said: "It is a good idea to divide the current military system into three parts. However, Yunwen has 400,000 recruits to recruit, not to mention whether you can raise such a large number of soldiers, but the placement of these 400,000 recruits is a huge expense! In addition, who will lead these 400,000 people is also a big question! ”

Zhang Yunwen nodded: "Your Majesty's words are on the point!" These problems are the core issues of this military reform. Once these problems are solved, the rest of the problems can be solved! Well, these solutions are clearly written on the cantata, and Wechen is here to mention them roughly. Presumably, with His Majesty's wisdom, it must be a one-point solution! ”

"The resettlement of these 400,000 people is, to put it bluntly, the resettlement of the families of these soldiers. Weichen thought that those who joined the conscription could get a number of fields in their families, and the household department would directly issue the land deed, and the sale would be invalid, with the heart of the soldier. For annual farming, the leased cattle can be used preferentially and there is no need to pay a fee. Use this series of policies to attract non-commissioned officers to become conscripts, uh, of course, mainly border troops. If Your Majesty is worried that there will not be enough land, there is no need to worry. Nowadays, although land annexation is gradually becoming more and more intense, it has not yet reached the point where there is no place to stand. Besides, if it is really not enough, Your Majesty can move these recruiters to the prefectures and counties, and open workshops among the prefectures and counties, so as to absorb the families of these soldiers! ”

"As for the issue of recruiting troops, when Weichen divided the military system, he also divided the existing institutions of Datang into two parts. The north of the imperial city is composed of the cantonment battalion soldiers and the reconnaissance battalion soldiers, which are combined into the North Ya, and the twelve guards south of the Imperial City are combined into the South Ya. Beiya led the garrison in Guanzhong, guarded Guanzhong, guarded Gyeonggi, and guarded Chang'an. Nanya led the border army and took turns to defend the border. The local military government is under the direct jurisdiction of the Ministry of War. Of course, whether it is the central army, the border army or the local army, when they are mobilized, they also need the fish talisman and the military department documents issued by His Majesty. ”

"Finally, there is the problem of generals, that is, the problem that His Royal Highness the King of Wei is worried about when the generals hold heavy troops, hang alone, and do not obey orders. Weichen suggested that a Jiedu envoy be set up on each side of the Tang Dynasty to serve as a border army on all sides. The festival envoy is replaced every three years, and returns to Beijing once a year to report on his work. Whatever the reason, it needs to be. The Twelve Guards General is changed every two years. If anyone dares to disobey, they can be arrested by the gendarmes! ”

After saying so much in one breath, Zhang Yunwen couldn't help smacking his lips and said with a smile: "Your Majesty seems to have forgotten something!" ”

Li Shimin was listening attentively, and when he heard Zhang Yunwen say this, he asked on the spot, "What is it?" ”

"Datang Military Academy! Your Majesty, you have forgotten this Datang Military Academy! At the beginning of the establishment of the academy, one of the objectives was to fill these graduates in the various armies as mid-level and low-ranking officers. They were the protégés of His Majesty, and they were loyal to His Majesty, and they filled the army, held positions such as battalion chiefs and regimental lieutenants, and were usually obedient to the orders of the generals and fought against the enemy. If the general has a different heart, will these students follow them? ”

Hearing this, Li Shimin couldn't help but bow his head again and again: "This is very true, this is very true!" Hehe, Yunwen, I wonder if you brought that piece of music? If you bring it, show it to me! ”

Seeing Li Shimin's attitude, Zhang Yunwen's heart was also slightly happy, so it seems that Li Shimin has no intention of giving up military reform. At the moment, he said: "Well, Your Majesty, this, that piece of music is now placed at home, and after the court is dispersed tomorrow, it will be presented to Your Majesty!" ”

Li Shimin pondered for a moment and nodded slightly: "Okay, tomorrow I will gather a few ministers to discuss, let them see your recital, and make up for the shortcomings!" “

Zhang Yunwen nodded. Seeing that there was nothing to say, Zhang Yunwen offered to leave.

However, Li Shimin did not agree to Zhang Yunwen's request for resignation, but looked at the ripples of the palace lamps reflected on the lake, and said softly: "Yunwen, do you think the prince can't control the world?" That's what Tyre said, and so did you just now! ”

When Zhang Yunwen heard this, he was shocked, and hurriedly pleaded guilty: "It's not that Weichen said bad things about the prince, it's really Your Majesty's wisdom and martial arts, and the prince is not as good as that." That's why I said this, and I hope Your Majesty will forgive your sins! ”

Li Shimin said with a smile: "I don't blame Yunwen, but I am thinking about what it will be like if the crown prince takes over the country after this military reform!" ”

Zhang Yunwen even sent a sycophant: "Your Majesty is far-sighted and thoughtful, and he is really a model for us to learn!" ”

Li Shimin laughed and looked at Zhang Yunwen: "Yunwen, you are getting better and better at talking!" Tell me what you think of the Prince! ”

Zhang Yunwen's heart jumped, can these things be said casually? At the moment, he said carefully: "Well, Weichen and the prince don't have too much contact, and they don't know much about it!" So I don't know what to think! ”

Li Shimin continued to stare at Zhang Yunwen: "What about King Wei?" ”

"Well, King Wei likes to write, and once thought that Weichen had made two crooked poems and wanted to let Weichen enter his literary museum, but Weichen was a military general, but he didn't know anything about this literary matter, so he refused on the spot! Since then, King Wei has not mentioned this matter! Zhang Yunwen did not directly answer Li Shimin's question, but talked about the interaction between himself and Li Tai.

Li Shimin was silent for a moment, but looked at the lake and said: "This lake looks very calm, who knows what waves will be below, or stand by the lake!" ”

Zhang Yunwen is in a daze, is Li Shimin hinting at something? Let me not join the battle for the East Palace, which has slowly begun? At the moment, Li Shimin's words continued: "Hehe, that's right, standing beside Your Majesty, looking at the lake reflecting the lights, the weak willows are still there, but it has a different flavor!" ”

Li Shimin laughed and patted Zhang Yunwen on the shoulder: "It's getting late, Yunwen, you better go back early, don't worry my daughter!" ”

After speaking, Li Shimin strode away, leaving Zhang Yunwen standing by the lake in a cold sweat.

As soon as the cool breeze blew, Zhang Yunwen suddenly felt a little cold.