Chapter 458: Eastern Capital Mu

After offering Li Shimin the policy of increasing commercial taxes, Zhang Yunwen thought that the matter would be implemented as soon as possible, but unexpectedly, there was no news for more than ten days.

Seeing this situation, Zhang Yunwen did not ask about it again.

On this day, when Zhang Yunwen was watching those instructors teach students in the Datang Military Academy, he suddenly saw a head sitting at the back of the classroom slowly pressing down, and when he arrived at the desktop, his chin hit the table, and the head was immediately pulled up. However, it didn't take long for the head to start pressing down again.

Seeing this person dozing off while sleeping, Zhang Yunwen couldn't help but be a little angry while laughing secretly. This instructor is talking about cavalry warfare. And these tactics were synthesized by the instructors of the Military Academy under the leadership of Zhang Yunwen and the visits of various famous generals in Chang'an City one by one. Of course, each method of warfare is followed by the user of the method and its examples.

And this guy in front of him is dozing off during class, which is really a waste of his own and the teachers' labor, which is really hateful.

However, considering that it was still in class at this time, I did not immediately pursue the matter. After class, Zhang Yunwen came to the student who was already lying on several cases, stretched out his finger, and gently poked the student.

The student was startled and immediately stood up with a fierce expression on his face. But as soon as he saw that the person standing in front of him was Zhang Yunwen, he immediately put on a smiling face: "General Zhang, why are you here?" ”

This person is Xue Rengui, who made a big splash in the battle of Garrison Mountain.

Xue Rengui has known Zhang Yunwen for a long time. At the beginning, Xue Rengui was still selected from the government soldiers to receive training from among the government soldiers with excellent results. At the time of training, he was discovered by Zhang Yunwen. The two had a discussion, and Zhang Yunwen won a small victory. And Xue Rengui was able to come to the Tang Military Academy, but it was all up to Zhang Yunwen to bring him in.

However, now this guy is dozing off during class, which really makes Zhang Yunwen unhappy.

"I'm a student at the Military Academy, why can't I come here?" Zhang Yunwen said coldly, "It's you kid, you dozed off here during class, what else do you have to say?" ”

Xue Rengui looked at the eyes that kept shooting around him, and hurriedly said, "General Zhang, let's talk in a different place!" ”

Zhang Yunwen glanced around and left first. Xue Rengui followed closely.

After leaving the two-story teaching building and coming to a flower bed, Zhang Yunwen chuckled: "If you have anything to say, say it quickly, I'll listen!" ”

Xue Rengui was silent for a long time before he said, "General, I think I understand the course taught by the instructor!" ”

Zhang Yunwen was suddenly surprised, glanced at Xue Rengui up and down, and said suspiciously: "You kid won't brag, right, those cavalry tactics are based on the experience of many famous generals such as the Duke of Wei Guo and the British Duke for many years, in fact, it is so easy to understand?" ”

Xue Rengui saw that Zhang Yunwen didn't believe him, and immediately said urgently: "Really, if the general doesn't believe it, you can test me!" ”

Zhang Yunwen rolled his eyes: "Has Lao Tzu ever studied this book, then what will test you!" As he spoke, he had an idea, "But, someone can test you!" Come on, come with me! ”

Xue Rengui didn't know why, so he had to follow behind Zhang Yunwen.

Arrive at a two-story building where the staff of the Military Academy are located.

On the second floor, Zhang Yunwen knocked on a door.

A moment later, the door slowly opened, revealing a bearded face. It was Li Jing, the Duke of Weiguo.

"Hehe, it turns out that Yunwen is here, a rare guest!" Li Jing smiled and invited Zhang Yunwen and Xue Rengui into the room.

As Li Jing gets older, nowadays, he rarely appears in the court, and even the usual court meetings do not participate much, and only appear on major festivals. The rest of the time, he either retires at home or sits in this military academy.

In this military academy, there was Qu Tutong first, and then Li Jing, and these old famous generals all chose the military academy because it could remind them of the past eventful years.

After Zhang Yunwen said the intention of the visit, Li Jing's eyes fell on Xue Rengui: "Oh, in this way, this is the true meaning of Xue Xue's self-belief that he has mastered the cavalry tactics?" When he said this, Li Jing's eyes stared at Xue Rengui, and a strong momentum arose.

Xue Rengui's face immediately turned red, he took a deep breath, and said without humility or arrogance: "The villain doesn't dare to talk about mastering the true meaning of cavalry tactics, but he just has some understanding of the tactics taught by the instructor!" ”

"Good!" Li Jing stroked his palms and smiled, "That being the case, then does Trainee Xue dare to play a game with the old man?" ”

Xue Rengui swallowed his saliva, looked at Zhang Yunwen, and plucked up the courage to say, "Why don't you dare!" ”

Then Li Jing said: "You and I each have 5,000 cavalry, all of them are light horses, equipped with long lances, bows and arrows, and a pot of arrows, and camp on both sides of a wide river, and the grain and grass are only for two days. Tell me, how do you break me? ”

Xue Rengui was silent for a moment and said: "With the river as the block, it is difficult for the cavalry to directly charge and kill, and the villain will take two thousand light horsemen to the upstream and downstream to attack secretly." As for the original camp, the smoke stove is not reduced, the barracks remain unchanged, and the trees are cut down every day to cross the river......" Saying this, Xue Rengui stopped, he found a mistake, he seemed to have ignored the only two days of food and grass.

Seeing this, Li Jing stroked his long beard with his hand and smiled.

Xue Rengui said unwillingly: "How should the prince of the country break me?" ”

Li Jing said with a smile: "Lead the troops to retreat, give up the territory, wait for your army to cross the river, and attack it halfway!" ”

Xue Rengui was stunned for a moment, and then nodded violently.

After the two of them finished talking about this kind of battle, another situation immediately appeared. Although Zhang Yunwen on the side listened to it interestingly, watching the time pass slowly, it was time for Xue Rengui to go to class.

But seeing that the two of them were talking so vigorously, he let them continue, and turned around and walked out of the room.

The days passed like this, Zhang Yunwen went to take a look at Zhang Ji every once in a while, and saw that he was concentrating on training, and nodded with satisfaction.

He spends a lot of time with his wife and children every day and enjoys family fun at home. This bland warmth made him feel very happy.

However, what he didn't know was that his happy days were moving away from him little by little. Trouble is coming again.

"I want to make you the pastor of the Eastern Capital, I don't know what you want Yunwen to do?"

On this day, Zhang Yunwen heard that Li Shimin sent someone to call him, and rushed over in a hurry. However, the first thing Li Shimin said was to let Zhang Yunwen be the pastor of the Eastern Capital. If Zhang Yunwen agrees, it means that he will have to stay in Luoyang for a period of time in the future.

Subconsciously, Zhang Yunwen didn't want to leave Chang'an from the bottom of his heart, so he resisted the position of the pastor of the Eastern Capital.

The Tang Dynasty set up a pastor in the western, eastern, and northern capitals, from the second grade.

"Well, this, Your Majesty doesn't know why he made such a decision?" Zhang Yunwen asked, and at the same time, his mind turned rapidly, he didn't offend anyone, who said in front of His Majesty that he wanted to release me? No, there don't seem to be many people in this court who can influence His Majesty's decision-making, if Your Majesty doesn't want to release me, it's useless for people to say it! Could it be that His Majesty wants me to go to Luoyang?

was thinking about it, but heard Li Shimin sigh and say: "Luoyang is the eastern capital of my Tang Dynasty, according to the world, it has the convenience of canals, and commerce is prosperous. However, the collection of this commercial tax is really unsatisfactory! A few days ago, you mentioned this commercial tax method to me, and I was also quite concerned, and discussed it with the ministers for a long time, and decided to give it a try! As for this candidate, only Yunwen can take on it! ”

After hearing Li Shimin say this reason, Zhang Yunwen couldn't help but be stunned, it turned out that he had nothing to do.

"Uh, Your Majesty, the ministers in the palace are full of talents, how can there be no candidates! As a military general, Weichen is not familiar with civil affairs, so I'm afraid this matter is a little difficult! Zhang Yunwen is still trying to get Li Shimin to take back his life.

Li Shimin sighed lightly: "Most of the ministers around me are from families, and only a few people such as the auxiliary machine and you are from the Han clan. According to Yunwen's policy, going to Luoyang is to compete with the family for profit, if you send officials from the family, how can you do this. And the auxiliary machine and others have to assist me, so this errand will fall on your head! ”

"What about the departments of the Investigation Institute and the Military Academy?" When Zhang Yunwen heard Li Shimin's words, he immediately lost his heart and asked him.

"This investigation institute will be under Lin Ran's management for the time being, and when you come back, I will give it back to you! The same goes for military academies, reconnaissance battalions. The artillery battalion will let the Dao Sect take care of it first. Li Shimin pondered for a moment and quickly made a decision.

Zhang Yunwen finally nodded: "Okay!" Anyway, there are not many people in the reconnaissance battalion now, and the recruits have not been recruited! The investigation institute handed it over to Lin Ran, and I was relieved. The Military Academy is the same with me or without me! In this case, then Weichen will go to the Eastern Capital! However, if you want Luoyang's commercial tax to rise, you can't rely on Weichen alone, and you need a large number of professional officials! ”

Li Shimin showed a smile of successful conspiracy: "I knew that you would say this, so I have prepared a group of young and strong officials who will be stationed in Luoyang before you go to Luoyang!" Also, if you need any other officials, just look for them yourself! As long as it doesn't delay the operation of the court, you can also lead it! ”

After getting Li Shimin's promise, Zhang Yunwen breathed a sigh of relief, but then he said carefully: "Then can you take Yu'er and them?" ”

Li Shimin was stunned for a moment, and then smiled "haha": "Yunwen, this trip to Beijing as an official is not the same as going on an expedition, as long as you want, you can bring anyone with you!" ”

As soon as he heard this, Zhang Yunwen suddenly showed a smile on his face: "That's good!" ”

At this time, Li Shimin said solemnly: "But Yunwen, tell me, how long will it take for you to give me an answer?" ”

Zhang Yunwen was silent for a moment and said: "As long as Your Majesty can fully support it, you can see the results in three or two years at the most, at least one year!" ”

"Good!" Li Shimin stroked his palms and said, "I will give you full support!" Don't be afraid, just do it! ”