Chapter 337: Foregone Conclusion

There was nothing else at today's court meeting, and no one mentioned the military reform except for the routine report. Li Shimin didn't mention it, and neither did the ministers who opposed it, and all the ministers acted as if this had never happened.

However, after the court meeting was dispersed, when Zhang Yunwen was about to walk towards the side hall, Fang Xuanling suddenly walked up to Zhang Yunwen and said in a low voice: "Yunwen is going to the side hall, right?" ”

Zhang Yunwen nodded.

"Hehe, the old man should have guessed a long time ago, and the military reform policy should be Yunwen!" Fang Xuanling said with a smile.

The two of them talked all the way to the outer cloister.

Zhang Yunwen said with a smile: "I am also a person who has fought for so many years, and I also have some understanding of the shortcomings in the army, so I have the courage to speak up and ask for military restructuring!" ”

Fang Xuanling waved his hand: "The old man agrees with this military reform." Yunwen can say to His Majesty, and the old man is also pleased! Hehe, Yunwen is so old, he can decide the country's plans several times, which is much better than those boys in my family! ”

Hearing Fang Xuanling mention his son, Zhang Yunwen suddenly remembered the love of Fang Yiai he met at Li Tai's literary meeting, and said at the moment: "Fang Xiang, have you ever heard that the second son and the King of Wei have a close relationship, I don't know if you always know?" ”

"What?" Fang Xuanling looked shocked. Then his face sank, and he said in his mouth: "This son of a! ”

Reacted that Zhang Yunwen was by his side, so he bowed his hand: "Thank you Yunwen for reminding me!" ”

As he spoke, he had reached the side hall. Stepping into it, I saw that there were already several ministers waiting here, like Wei Zheng and Li Jing.

greeted everyone, then sat on the edge of a few cases, took out the thick piece in his arms, and pinched it a little nervously.

At this time, Li Shimin slowly walked into the hall.

"Ladies and gentlemen, I came to you today for the sake of this military reform, and you must have known about it! Last night, Zhang Yunwen told me about the new military reform plan, and now, Zhang Yunwen will introduce this plan one by one. If you Aiqing think there is anything wrong, just bring it up! Seeing that the people in the hall were almost there, Li Shimin said with a serious face.

Suddenly, everyone's eyes in the hall were focused on Zhang Yunwen.

Zhang Yunwen took the thick book, stood up, made a square gesture, and said slowly: "Your Majesty, my lords, although I am young, I have been in the army for more than ten years, and although I am not as good as Li Guogong, I can know a thing or two about this military team. Looking at our Tang Dynasty military system, I think there are the following drawbacks: First, the government soldiers go to war, there is no food to receive, and they have to prepare some military rations and weapons, and they are always on guard, lest they will die in the next battle. Therefore, its combat enthusiasm is not high, and its combat effectiveness is also not very strong. Of course, now our Tang army has won a hundred battles, but it is all thanks to the elite soldiers trained in the chaos at the end of the Sui Dynasty. If this group of elite soldiers goes, it is conceivable that the combat effectiveness of the government soldiers will definitely drop by a level! Second, the government soldiers belong to the half-peasants and half-soldiers, and they practice when the farmers are idle and work in agriculture when they are busy, which is the original intention of the establishment of the government soldiers. However, the war situation, like a white cloud and a dog, changes rapidly. Isn't the enemy coming when the farming season is busy? Compared with the conscription to specialize in warfare, this government soldier, as the main military force to defend the country, lacks flexibility and professionalism! Third, the root cause of this military reform is that the concentration of land has become more and more intense, and the loss of land by peasant households is equivalent to the loss of soldiers by government soldiers. Therefore, I have always advocated recruiting and recruiting soldiers, making the Tang army professional and regularized, and letting a group of healthy soldiers take being soldiers as a profession and be supported by the state......"

Speaking of this, Zhang Yunwen paused, picked up the tea cup on several cases, and took a sip.

Taking advantage of this opportunity, Wei Zheng said in a deep voice: "If the state supports this group of troops, it will be a huge burden!" I don't know if Yunwen has a solution? ”

Zhang Yunwen put down the teacup: "Master Wei, don't worry, listen to me slowly!" As he spoke, he spread out the recitals and began to tell them one by one.

At the end of each speech, I stopped and listened to the opinions and suggestions of the ministers present. If he thinks that these people are reasonable, Zhang Yunwen will say yes and take a pen to record it. If his suggestion is contrary to his own opinion, he will explain it slowly, quote from the scriptures, and refute it until the minister who gave the opinion accepts his opinion.

In this way, time passed slowly, and the waiter who was waiting on the side added tea again and again. Halfway through, Zhang Yunwen also went to the toilet because he drank too much water.

Before I knew it, it was noon, and it was time for dinner. Seeing that everyone in the hall was still fully focused, the attendant beside Li Shimin knew that he couldn't persuade him at this time, so he beckoned, summoned a little eunuch, and whispered in his ear. The little eunuch immediately took the order and left.

It didn't take long to hear a sharp voice from outside the hall: "The queen has arrived!" Only then did everyone wake up from Zhang Yunwen's explanation.

As soon as they saw the sky, the ministers hurriedly confessed, saying that they had delayed His Majesty's meal time, and said that they would come back in the afternoon to continue to discuss the matter of military reform.

However, at this time, a female voice came from the door: "Everyone has worked hard! Let's stay in this Tai Chi Palace to eat today! ”

I saw a woman wearing a pale yellow palace dress Yingying walking into the hall. This woman is the eldest grandson queen.

Behind the Empress of the Eldest Sun, a team of palace ladies holding jade plates and delicacies rushed in.

The ministers saluted again.

Zhang Yunwen looked at Empress Changsun, her complexion was much better than the haggard appearance when she visited her last time, it seems that Sun Simiao was diagnosed not with wind disease, but with a lack of nutrition and exercise, which is true.

After the palace ladies put the delicacies on the table, another pot of wine was delivered.

Li Shimin and Empress Eldest Sun raised their glasses: "Everyone, please Aiqing!" ”

"Your Majesty, please mother!"

Thus, this feast in the palace began. There was no singing and dancing, no sound of silk and bamboo, no bell ringing food, Li Shimin ate silently, thinking about Zhang Yunwen's measures in his mind. The same is true for the rest of the ministers. Empress Changsun saw that Li Shimin and the ministers had solemn faces, thoughtful, knowing that there was something in their hearts, and they did not say anything.

As soon as the meal was finished, after Gong E put down the plates, Li Shimin motioned to Zhang Yunwen to continue.

Zhang Yunwen got up, and in the smiling eyes of the eldest grandson, he began to explain again.

It seems to be repeating the process of the morning, and it was not until the afternoon that Zhang Yunwen closed the chapter, and this was the end of the speech.

"Do you have any questions?" Li Shimin had a smile on the corner of his mouth. He was very satisfied with Zhang Yunwen's performance today. What pleased him even more was the various innovative methods mentioned in this piece. Although some of the methods still seem a little clumsy, they open another door for everyone.

The ministers glanced at each other, and said in unison: "Lord Zhang's performance is clear and reasonable, and the ministers have nothing to say!" ”

"Good!" Li Shimin excitedly patted the cases in front of him, "Then this military reform matter has been decided!" Tomorrow I will announce this at the court meeting! ”

"Your Majesty Shengming!" The ministers and Zhang Yunwen fell to the ground at the same time.

Hearing this, Zhang Yunwen immediately relieved his heart. Li Shimin made a decision, and with the support of these important ministers in the palace, this military reform is a foregone conclusion.