Cao Yue also asked Sun Chuanting to talk about what happened in Nanjing during the period when he led the army to the Northern Expedition, and how the officials in the court behaved. In fact, Cao Yue has already learned about these things from other channels, but many things come out of Sun Chuanting's mouth, and the meaning of the meaning is different. And there are some things that the people of Jinyiwei can't find out, especially the disputes in the court and the performance of the officials.

Sun Chuanting is now the first assistant, and no one can deny the authority represented by this position, and Cao Yue also chose to believe what Sun Chuanting said, his evaluation of various figures, and his statement on some things. There was nothing that surprised Cao Yue, there was no open fight between the ministers of the court, there was no one who fought with Sun Chuanting, and no one who expressed dissatisfaction with Cao Yue appeared.

"Old man Sun, the current Ming court, but the faction is united and harmonious, I really can't understand why the court was so chaotic when the emperor was the emperor!" After listening to what Sun Chuanting said, Cao Yue laughed and ridiculed: "Could it be that at that time, the ministers of the court and the central government had a more distinct personality and a more blatant competition for interests?" ”

"It's a bit like this, but it's not quite," Sun Chuanting smiled and said: "The most important point is that those who have the confidence to compete for power have lost everything with the fall of Beijing. What's more, they are all crushed by you, and no one dares to fight with you, so there is this phenomenon of harmony. ”

"Power comes out of the barrel of a gun, this is a wise saying," Cao Yue laughed at himself: "Actually, we all understand that the most important reason is that the army is in our control." If you master the army, you will have the right to speak, so there will be such a situation in the current court. It's just that it can't be like this forever in the future. I hope that one day, a set of reasonable systems can change everything. Before a rational system is formulated, before the system is accepted, it is still necessary to put the military and government above everything else, as it is now. Otherwise, if the civilian government is in power, it will return to the previous mess. ”

Sun Chuanting glanced at Cao Yue twice, but did not say anything about it.

Cao Yue didn't pay attention to it, and forked the topic by himself. "Old man Sun, the current Daming, everything needs to change, only through change, Daming can radiate new vitality and be reborn from the twilight. Today, let's discuss this issue, I have no interest in mixing in the struggle for power and profit between the DPRK and China, and there will be any turmoil. You deal with it, don't influence me, don't hinder the implementation of the new policy. ”

"Stinky boy, leave the trouble to me. You hide and enjoy the blessings yourself," Sun Chuanting scolded with a smile, and then said: "If you have any new ideas, just say it to the old man." Let the old man see you, a famous hero in the world, and what kind of ghost ideas you have come up with. ”

"It's not a ghost idea, it's all ideas that are beneficial to the Ming Dynasty." Cao Yue glared at Sun Chuanting dissatisfied, and then said solemnly: "There are two things that must be done as soon as possible. The first is to build more arsenals, so that the military industry of the Ming Dynasty can develop at a higher speed and manufacture more and more advanced weapons and ammunition; The second is to open the Ming Royal Military Academy as soon as possible, to train more combat generals for the Ming Dynasty, all middle and senior officers must study military science before they can continue to lead the army, and middle and lower-ranking officers must also be selected from among the graduates of the military academy. Well, I'll be the dean of the college. ”

The first thing Cao Yue mentioned was not surprising to Sun Chuanting, because this was something that Cao Yue repeatedly asked for and put at the national level. Today's Ming Dynasty has invested most of its material and financial resources in the construction of the arsenal and the improvement of weapons, and it is not surprising that more financial and material resources will be invested in it.

However, Cao Yue said that he would prepare for the establishment of a military academy, and that he would concurrently serve as the president, and that future officers would be selected from among the graduates of the academy, and that middle and senior generals would also have to study at the academy before they could continue to lead the army.

Cao Yue wants to completely control the rhythm of the army, if this is really the case, then all the armies of the Ming Dynasty will become Cao Yue's private army. However, it is already such a rhythm now, Cao Yue completely controls the army, it is a matter of time, and opening a military school is just one more means.

After listening to Cao Yue's explanation of the nature and role of the military academy, Sun Chuanting did not question anything, but readily agreed to Cao Yue's proposal, saying that he would prepare for the establishment of the Ming Royal Military Academy as soon as possible to train more reserve officers with rich military theories for the army, and the senior generals would also study and study at that time, so as to raise the overall strength of the Ming army to a new level.

"It's good that you agree," Cao Yue ignored Sun Chuanting's meaningful expression and continued: "Also, I think that another organization dedicated to the management of technical personnel will be set up to raise the level of science and technology of my Ming Dynasty as soon as possible." What is science and technology that you don't understand? Old man Sun, you're too outdated, aren't you? Well, let me make an analogy, for example, the manufacturing technology of new muskets and artillery is a kind of scientific and technological level, and the manufacturing technology of other equipment has been improved. Our Ming Dynasty cannot lag behind the West, so the level of this aspect must be vigorously improved, and the imperial court must pay special attention to it, and more manpower and material resources must be invested in it, and officials at all levels must pay attention to it. ”

"What you said makes sense, the old man approves of your proposal and will definitely support you!" Sun Chuanting also immediately expressed his position, and muttered: "You kid has a lot of crooked ways." ”

"It's not that I have a lot of crooked ways, but that your old man Sun is an old antique, and he has never been exposed to these new things, and you are outdated," Cao Yue looked at Sun Chuanting with contempt, "Old man Sun, do you know no, the West is already developing steam technology, and I will also start research and manufacturing in this area." You don't know what steam technology is? I really didn't wronged you when I said that you were an antique. Let's just put it simply, when the teapot boils, the water vapor can lift the lid of the pot, this is the power of steam, if the power of steam can be used through mechanical conversion, it will open a new era. Old man Sun, have you ever thought about whether it is an epoch-making change if you use steam power to drive warships or vehicles, without the help of wind or people, and run faster? ”

Sun Chuanting listened to the clouds in a fog, completely ignorant of what to do, and finally he could only sigh, shook his head and said: "Boy, you and the old man say this, the old man doesn't understand, and you don't have to tell me, if you think you have to do it, then do it, the old man will definitely support you." (To be continued.) )