Zhao Zhen soon discovered the benefits of decentralization, at least in the area of disarmament, the performance was vivid, in the past only relied on the political affairs hall, and all the ministers and ministers have their own hearts, scheming, it is difficult to implement the policy, with Wen Yanbo and Jia Changchao's strength, to disarm 80,000, but can not be promoted. Pen | fun | pavilion www. ｂｉｑｕｇｅ。 ｉｎｆｏ

But since the Royal Bank stepped in, the situation has been very different.

Han Qi worked very hard, and the entire civilian-official group was also united in their investigation. They calculated very clearly, the more layoffs, the greater the pressure on the Royal Bank, don't you Wang Ningan have the ability, aren't you capable! I'll just push all the mess to you and see if you kid can eat it!"

Facts have proved that the civil officials of the Great Song Dynasty can't fight Wang Ning'an, but they still bully those generals with long hair on their fingernails - veterans!

After half a month's effort, Han Qi cleared out a large amount of empty salaries, stood in front of the emperor, and reported it ostentatiously.

“…… Xiaorui commanded 342 people, including 95 old and weak; the third and eighth commanders of Yunyi, 448 people, 120 old and weak; Wan Jie first commanded 302 people, 70 old and weak; Xiaojie commanded 460 people in the fifth command, and 180 people were old and weak......"

Han Qi's voice echoed in the hall, and all the monarchs and ministers of the Great Song Dynasty were stunned, sweating from their sideburns, terrified and angry to the extreme!

The people and horses he said are all the forbidden troops stationed in the capital, and they are also the middle and upper ranks of the forbidden army, second only to the four old main forces, Zhusun, Tianlong, Shenwei, and Longwei. It can be called the essence of the Great Song Dynasty, the backbone of protecting the security of the capital, but when the lid is lifted, the so-called elite has long been rotten and dilapidated.

The cavalry battalion of the Great Song Dynasty was 400 people, and the infantry battalion was 500 people, according to Han Qi's report, the general shortage was more than three or four percent, and if the old and weak were deducted, less than half would be left.

According to this ratio, among the more than 200,000 forbidden troops stationed in the capital, 100,000 of them can be used!

Thinking of this, Zhao Zhen's heart was cold.

He felt more and more apprehensive.

In fact, the empty salary of the army has existed in ancient times, and in the era of Zhao Da and Zhao Er, it was not obvious, but in the Zhenzong period, it began to expand.

Caught up with Zhao Zhen's ascendancy, over the past few decades, the forbidden army has swelled from 500,000 to 860,000, and the local box army is even more numerous. As a result, there is no fear below, treating the court law as a child's play, and the safety of the Great Song Dynasty as a joke!

You must know that since the founding of the Great Song Dynasty, it has faced strong pressure from the north, and the Liao State threatens the Great Song Dynasty with 200,000 iron cavalry at every turn.

The combat power of the Song army is not good, and the gap is so serious, if the Liao State really kills under the capital, relying on 100,000 people, can it be stopped?

Thinking of this, not only His Majesty the Emperor, but even all the courtiers were stunned, it was really rotten to the extreme!

Zhao Zhen closed his eyes and took a deep breath, he calmed down for a long time before turning his gaze to Di Qing, "Is what Han Xianggong said true?" ”

Although Di Qing didn't eat empty salary, as a privy envoy, Di Qing didn't feel good about the people under his control so much that he didn't give him face. But one thing he does is that he never tells lies.

"Returning to the sage, what Han Xianggong said is basically true. And this is just personnel, if it involves horses, I am afraid that the shortage will be more serious, and more than seventy percent of the war horses of my Great Song Dynasty are skinny and old, and they can't carry soldiers to recruit and kill the territory. ”

After listening to Di Qing's words, Zhao Zhen was even more worried.

What is the use of mercy alone! The brutes below will only regard their kindness as cowardice and as a bully!

I must cheer up, not for anything else, even for my unborn child, I can't tolerate it!

Zhao Zhen remembered that a trace of softness flashed on the child's face, and it became extremely solemn again, and the entire hall was cold several degrees.

"All the old and weak will be abolished, as for the vacancy issue, merge the original two battalions into one, and then select other young and strong people to add them, and this matter will be handled by Di Aiqing."

Di Qing nodded hurriedly, "The minister must live up to his mission, rather than overkill, and restore the combat effectiveness of the forbidden army!" ”

"Good!"

Zhao Zhen was very satisfied, he turned to Wang Ning'an again, "Wang Qing, the first step of disarmament has begun, how is the situation on your side?" ”

Wang Ningan said confidently: "Your Majesty rest assured, the minister has completed the planning and land acquisition, around Fanlou, a total of 1,500 acres of land, will be built into the largest commercial center, the initial plan to invest 20 million guan, after completion, will bring 5 million yuan of annual income to the imperial court, laid off soldiers, can be properly arranged." ”

Wang Ningan drew another piece of the boss's cake, and Jia Changchao, who had not spoken, suddenly spoke.

"Lord Wang, such a big investment, such a big hand, do you need to contribute from the imperial court, you must know that the three divisions are not rich at the moment, right, Han Xianggong?"

The old guy felt uncomfortable when he saw Han Qi's meritorious service, so he had to give him some eye medicine, it was best to let Han Qi and Wang Ningan fight, and he, the prime minister, would have room to play.

How do you know how many people Han Xianggong is, disarmament has become a matter of life and death in the Great Song Dynasty, even if there are some dirty thoughts, it can only be placed in private, on the surface, Han Qi is selfless!

"There is no problem here in the three divisions, the vacancy cut is almost 60,000, and there are more than 40,000 old and weak, and the military expenditure for raising this group of waste for a year will be nearly 10 million yuan, and the old man can allocate half of it and leave it to the Royal Bank."

Han Qi smiled at Wang Ning'an and said: "Lord Wang, it's not that the old man doesn't want to give it to you, after all, I have to recruit troops next to make up for the shortfall, 5 million yuan is indispensable, please understand Lord Wang." ”

Wang Ningan said with a smile: "Han Xianggong is polite, the big guys are all for the court, in order to fulfill His Majesty's entrustment." Naturally, we have to work together to raise funds and mobilize the private sector, but the problem of funding cannot be solved. ”

Zhao Zhen said curiously: "Wang Qing, with so much money, can it be solved by the people?" ”

"No problem, the world has been peaceful for a hundred years, and the wealth accumulated by the people is very abundant, but there are no investment channels." Wang Ningan sighed: "The treasure land of the royal street around Fanlou is the most prosperous place in the capital, and all the four Yi are shocked and overwhelmed. Such a good piece of land has become a dirty place for drinking and having fun, Zhangtai is a horse, talented and beautiful, and laughing at greedy and happy, Weichen thinks it is very inappropriate. ”

Wang Ningan glanced at Jia Changchao and said solemnly: "Jia Xianggong, now Shilin advocates pleasure and covets comfort, and there is no court in his heart, he only thinks about poetry and songs, talented and beautiful women, makes some anecdotes, and becomes famous in the world, and then he can pass the imperial examination and win the Toad Palace, can the selected characters in this way govern the country?" Can you assist the Holy Monarch and create a prosperous era of the Great Song Dynasty? Jia Xianggong, the lower officials think that the closure of Fan Lou is a very good time to reverse the atmosphere of Shilin and guide the scholars to serve the country loyally! ”

As soon as he finished speaking, Ouyang Xiu immediately stood up, "Your Majesty, Jia Xianggong, what Lord Wang said is extremely true, if the imperial court wants to cheer up and make a difference, it must have capable ministers, since the disarmament and reorganization of the army has begun, the civil officials and scholars cannot be left alone, otherwise, wouldn't it become what the common people often say, the crow stood on the pig, and only saw others black, but didn't see themselves black?" The old minister's side must strictly demand the imperial history platform, supervise the lawless, and impeach the corrupt officials. On the Shilin side, it is even more necessary to temper righteousness, advocate thrift and pragmatism, cultivate real talents and learn from reality, and do not engage in flashy things. ”

Zhao Zhen stroked his beard, very satisfied, and said with a smile: "Uncle Yong's words are very satisfying, the political hall must start to rectify, and it can no longer be muddy, and it will be able to get by." ”

Coming out of the palace, Han Qi glanced at Wang Ning'an meaningfully, and secretly raised him by one level, this kid is by no means a good stubble, he doesn't suffer any losses!

Obviously, there are so many problems in the army, although it has nothing to do with Wang Ningan, but after all, it is a loss of face and a slap in the face, which is not good to say.

Wang Ningan took advantage of the incident of Fan Lou to burn the fire to the civil officials, accusing Shilin of improper morals. It is equivalent to reminding Zhao Zhen, don't look at martial arts, civil officials are also bad.

And by the way, he also promoted the Six Arts Academy, giving Ouyang Xiu a chance to show his strength.

Don't underestimate Wang Ningan's hand, what is called a drop of water to wear and destroy the bones!

The civil officials relied on the indoctrination of the emperor every day as if they were reciting scriptures, and completely turned the emperor into their people, and they obeyed their words. On the other hand, the generals, because no one can speak, gradually become completely marginal.

Everyone knows the truth that if you listen to it, you will be clear, and if you listen to it, you will be dark.

The problem is that in the past, Zhao Zhen wanted to listen to both, but no one told him.

Obviously, since Wang Ningan took power, the situation of civil officials in the hall is completely gone.

What a tough boy!

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What surprised the civil officials even more was still behind, as soon as the men and horses were cut off here, they were settled there.

The Pan family, the Cao family, the Yang family, the Gao family, and the Liu family, they all took action, organized the dismissed men and horses, took off their armor, and replaced them with a unified cyan short fight. Each person also had a trolley, and on the lower level of the cart was a large wooden bucket with hot water, and a circle of food boxes was placed on it.

The people of Beijing pay attention to life, and many people hardly cook at home, either going to various restaurants or having restaurants delivered to their homes.

This kind of trolley can transport about 20 copies each time, after adding hot water to keep warm, send it to the guest's home, it is still hot, especially when the stir-fry is cold, it is simply impossible to eat, and it is noisy to run to the restaurant, and there is not necessarily a location.

Delivering food to the home is much more considerate, once launched, it was very popular, less than half a month of effort, you can see the streets of Bianjing, everywhere pushing trolleys to deliver food.

Many foreign merchants, including Goryeo, Waguo, Jiaozhi, Dali, and bearded Middle Eastern merchants, saw this scene as if they had seen a ghost.

They can enjoy the food without leaving home, and when a plate of dishes with all the colors and flavors is placed in front of them, they are almost excited to cry.

The direct result is that the outsiders who come to Beijing are rapidly gaining weight, and their bodies are developing horizontally like blowing up balloons, and their beards have become big meat mounds!