Chapter 68: Long Wu Army

Zhang's ability to summarize is good, and he accurately said what Li Longji meant.

"That's a good point." Li Longji nodded appreciatively and said, "Even, we can recruit a group of children and train them from an early age." ”

"Your Majesty, this is too appalling." Di Renjie was a little surprised.

In ancient times, it was not absent that there was such a thing as intensively cultivating "boy scouts" from an early age, but there were too few of them, and they could not help but be surprised.

"How appalling is that?" Li Longji shook his head and said, "Isn't our big school also cultivated from a child?" Why can't you train generals and school captains? ”

The Tang Dynasty had a very prosperous style of study, and many people studied and studied, which had a lot to do with the Tang Dynasty Great School Museum. A large part of the students in the academy are recruited from among the bright children, and Li Longji's approach is only a slight change and the establishment of a "junior officer school."

"This ......" Everyone was suddenly stopped by Li Longji, and they were speechless.

Li Longji is right, the academy can recruit intelligent children to train scholars, and lay the foundation for the country's talents, why can't it train generals and school captains from an early age?

"That's it!" Li Longji immediately made a decision.

One of the reasons why Western countries have risen in modern times is that they have a strong military. There are many reasons why their military strength is strong, one of which is that they attach great importance to the training of military personnel, and many countries have "junior officer schools" to train generals and officers from an early age.

The famous Napoleon received a systematic military education from an early age, and eventually became one of the greatest military strategists in human history. If the Tang Dynasty did a good job in this matter, it would be of great benefit to the Tang Dynasty.

"Yes." For Li Longji's decision. No one dared to veto. Everyone obeyed.

Liu Youqiu. The ten thousand riders on your side want to recruit more people. Li Longji begged Liu You.

"Majesty, isn't that right?" Liu Youqiu disagreed with this mention and said: "Ten thousand horses were originally a hundred horses, and there were only one hundred people in the time of Emperor Taizong, no more, no less. When he arrived at the Holy Queen, he became a thousand horsemen, and there were only a thousand people. Nothing more, nothing less. When the emperor was the emperor, it had become 10,000 horsemen, and it had expanded to 10,000 people. ”

Ten thousand horsemen came from Tang Taizong's hundred horses, only one hundred people, no more and no less, and they were Tang Taizong's bodyguards. Because of the strict selection, the people who were selected were extraordinary, and they became famous.

Wu Zetian has a special appreciation for the hundred horses. It developed into a thousand rides. The number is always at a thousand, not one more. There won't be one less.

After Ruizong ascended the throne, according to Li Longji's suggestion, it was expanded to 10,000 horses, and the scale was no longer small. If it expands further, will it still be ten thousand rides?

"Yes, Your Majesty." Zhang said that they were very much in favor of Liu Youqiu's words.

For Wanqi, everyone has special feelings, because this is not only the most elite army of the Tang Empire, but also the crystallization of Tang Taizong's hard work.

"Ten thousand cavalry is the most elite army in the Tang Dynasty, each of which is a thousand choices, but there is a short, do you know?" Li Longji asked.

"Your Majesty, what's the shortcoming?" A question that everyone is puzzled about.

"These selected soldiers have been through a hundred battles and have a lot of experience in battle formations, but how many of them have been instructed by the Master?" Li Longji asked rhetorically.

The selection of 10,000 horsemen is very strict, and everyone is a warrior who has been in a hundred battles and has a lot of experience in battle formations. However, a large number of people have not systematically studied the art of war and lack theoretical knowledge.

It is not necessarily possible to achieve greater achievements with theoretical knowledge, but it would be even better if we could accept better systematic study and master better military knowledge.

"......" Li Longji asked Liu Youqiu in one sentence.

"Ten thousand cavalry expanded, after our military academy is completed, we can select a group of people from you to enter the academy to study and accept the guidance of the Master, you say, will they be more proficient?" Li Longji asked again.

"That's for sure." Liu Youqiu didn't think about it, and blurted out.

If the people of the Ten Thousand Riders can get the guidance of the Master, such as Wang Xiaojie and Zhang Shuo, they will definitely be even better. Because they have a wealth of practical experience, if there is more theoretical guidance, can it not be more impressive?

"Also, those who have learned in the academy can also enter you to do things, will Wanqi be more elite?" Li Longji asked again.

"Really?" Liu Youqiu's eyes were bright, and he stared at Li Longji very nervously and asked.

In the Bingdao Academy, there will be Wang Xiaojie and Zhang Shuo, these excellent military masters will teach apprentices, and the students here will learn a lot of things, who doesn't want to choose some? If Wanqi can pick people, Wanqi will definitely be more capable and more elite.

"Of course." Li Longji nodded heavily and said, "At the beginning, when I went to Wanqi to pick people, you were a thief and felt distressed, and I always complained that I had dug up the top of your heart. Now, I give you a chance to make Wanqi even better. ”

"Thank you! Thank you! Liu Youqiu jumped up as soon as he pouted, his eyes lit up with excitement, and he thanked him loudly.

Who wouldn't want this kind of beautiful thing?

"After the expansion of the ten thousand cavalry, it is not only used to garrison the capital and defend the imperial city, but also to send some people to fight at the border and train them. In this way, the ten thousand horsemen are always in the baptism of war, and they will not be able to make it if they are not elite. Li Longji raised his eyebrows and said, "This is also a short time for ten thousand riders." ”

A soldier is to accept the baptism of war, and an elite army is always in the midst of war, which is extremely important for the training of the army. And Wan Qi didn't have a chance before, because there were not many people, they couldn't send some of them to participate in the war, and they couldn't accept the baptism of war.

Although these people have a wealth of experience in battle formations, not accepting the baptism of war for a long time will weaken their abilities.

If the 10,000 cavalry is enlarged and some people are sent to participate in the battle, the problem will be solved.

"Your Majesty is wise." The crowd was really convinced.

"Your Majesty, as soon as there are many people, ten thousand riders can't be called ten thousand riders." Liu Youfu reminded.

"Well, let's call it Long Wujun." Li Longji raised his eyebrows, and thought of a name that resounded through the ages.

The Longwu Army was the most elite army during Li Longji's period, mainly used to protect the safety of the imperial palace. At the same time, there are also some people who go to the battlefield and accept the baptism of war, and have experienced many generals.

The most famous is Guo Ziyi.

"Good name!" There was no objection to the name, and they were unanimous in their understanding.

"As for the academy, it's called the Tang Royal Military Academy." Li Longji's eyes sparkled, and he said, "This will be the holy place in the hearts of the Tang boys!" ”

Li Longji was determined to make the Tang Royal Military Academy the highest military academy and the cradle of generals. If this is the case, it will definitely become a holy place in the hearts of the Tang boys.

"Huh." There was a burst of laughter.

As soon as this matter was decided, preparations began, and it didn't take long for the Tang Royal Military Academy to be set up. On the first day of school, Li Longji led his ministers to come and wrote the name of the college in his own handwriting.

Moreover, Li Longji decreed that every year at the "graduation ceremony", the emperor should come in person and award the top three swords.

All of a sudden, the students were full of energy, excited, and encouraged each other, and they must study hard and strive to obtain the saber.

As an emperor, to participate in the graduation ceremony in person, the motivating effect on the students can be imagined.

Think about it, those famous military academies in the world today, the annual graduation ceremony, the head of state has to participate, and the motivation for the cadets is very great.

For example, at the Xidian Military Academy in the United States, the president not only has to participate and deliver speeches, but also awards awards to outstanding cadets. These successful students will be proud of it decades from now, which shows how motivating it is.

The expansion of the Jackie Chan Martial Army and the establishment of the Royal Military Academy caused a big storm as soon as the two exciting news spread, that is, the Tang Dynasty boys enthusiastically joined the army.

"You know what? The 10,000 cavalry has expanded, and now it is going to be called the Longwu Army, and tens of thousands of people will be recruited. I also have a chance, and I want to join the army. ”

"That's right. In the past, the selection was too strict, how could we have a chance. Now that it's expanded, our opportunity has come. If you can become ten thousand horsemen, death is worth it. ”

"You think so beautifully! Although Wan Qi has expanded into the Dragon Martial Army, the selection has not relaxed at all, but has become stricter. With the skill and wisdom of a good man in the Tang Dynasty, there will be no fewer people who will be selected for ten thousand horses. In the past, just because of the limited number of people, I had to choose and choose, and the tallest of the tallest. ”

"That's right, that's right. Today's Long Wu Army is more selective, and it not only requires rich experience in battle formations, but also a flexible mind. It is said that as long as you enter the Longwu Army, you will have the opportunity to enter the Tang Royal Military Academy to study, and get the guidance of famous generals such as Wang Dashuai and Zhang Shangshu, and the future is immeasurable. ”

"Military Academy? What's that? ”

"You don't even know that you've finished your royal military studies, are you worthy of being a Tang man? The Royal Military Academy is a military academy founded by His Majesty, which specializes in teaching the art of war and training generals. Once you enter the Royal Military Academy, it is a bright future. ”

"Also, the Royal Military Academy not only recruits adults, but also children. As long as you are smart enough and your body and bones are fine, you will have a chance. Think about it, cultivated since childhood, how much more is that? ”

"You're not done. Anyone who enters the Royal Military Academy will have food and accommodation all paid for by the imperial court, and there is no need to worry about not being able to pay the money for studying. ”

"The Royal Military Academy, not only does it not have to worry about food and housing, but also has a salary, even a boy will receive a good salary. That's so rich, a month is the income of my family for a year. ”

"Is there such a beautiful thing? My baby is very smart, and I have always wanted to send him to the school to study, but I can't afford to pay the money. Now, I'm going to take my baby to try it. If it happens, it will be a great thing to glorify the ancestors. ”

Discussions like this spread in the streets and alleys, and many people were overjoyed.

The reason why the Royal Military Academy is free of charge is not only to attract talents, but also to reduce the burden on families. There are many talented people, but they are unable to become talented because of family conditions, this is a tragedy, and Li Longji will certainly not let this kind of tragedy happen. (To be continued......)