The inaugural meeting of the right wing of the Wasion Army was later called the "21" reorganization within the Mengshan Army, because it was the first day of the second lunar month in the year of Xin Chou. The officers of the Mengshan Army regarded the reorganization of the Mengshan Army, the reorganization of Zhengjiazhuang, and the reorganization of the "21st" as the first three most important reorganizations in the history of the founding of the army.

Mengshan's reorganization turned a ringing horse into an army that knew how to obey, pay attention to tactics, and strictly abide by discipline. Zhengjiazhuang's reorganization completed the transformation of this army from occupying mountains as king to establishing rural base areas, established a military salary system, tried the agrarian revolution, established a simple but far-reaching logistics support system, and more importantly, learned to respect the people, rely on the people, and initially straightened out the relationship between the army and the people.

The significance of the "21" reorganization is that it has taken a big step toward a synthesized and regularized modern army. The establishment of military academies and the establishment of the reserve system are important achievements. However, the officers attending the meeting ignored the significance of the establishment of the Judge Advocate General's Office, one of the five major divisions of the headquarters.

From the military law court to the military law department, the officers have a better understanding of their leader's emphasis on military discipline and emphasizing the sentiment of soldiers. Because of the existence of the Military Law Section, and even more so because of the ideological education that has turned into a spring breeze and rain, the Mengshan Army, which founded the rural base areas, has maintained an inconceivably strict discipline in the eyes of the common people. After the troops opened Zhengjiazhuang, except for the first two soldiers who had seriously violated the people, there was no serious case of violation of discipline in the following year. The people in the base area have changed from fear to liking this army that has intruded into their lives and shattered the original rhythm of life, not only because of the army's pro-people style, such as building canals and diverting water for the people. The harvest in the field is more due to the amiability of the officers and soldiers, changing the old concept of the inherent family of soldiers and bandits, and with a large number of children joining the Mengshan Army, the people in the base area have cordially turned the Mengshan Army into our team.

It was precisely this point that made Chen Chao and a group of gentry feel Long Qian's potential ambition.

Cao Minzhong was not very happy about his appointment as the head of the Military Judge Advocate General's Office. Hu Zongyu and Liu Chunning of the original Military Judge Advocate Court are now company commanders, and in the days of Zhengjiazhuang, the Military Law Advocate Institute was the coldest "yamen", and often no one came to the door for several days, so Cao Minzhong had to take two of his subordinates to inspect and "check for traitors". And often nothing. No disciplinary violations were found.

Why did Commander Long upgrade the already idle Military Judge Advocate General Section to the Military Judge Advocate General's Office, and also add the word "supervision"? Long Qian didn't talk to him beforehand, and afterwards he had to ask for instructions on what the new "yamen" he was the director of the division was doing, and who was supervising? But Long Qian was too busy. Until the third day after the inaugural meeting. is considered to have "caught" Long Qian. At that time, Long Qian was going to send Situ Jun to Jiaoao, and a group of people kept sending the "red man" who had risen sharply to Zhang Qian, and Cao Minzhong intercepted Long Qian when he returned. Long Qian said let's talk about it, let's talk about it together. So he called Ning Shijun, Lu Shan, Zhou Yi and Wang Mingyuan, Long Qian looked at the people in the room, and called his new signal soldier Zhang Ping to call Song Jinguo, and listened to Cao Minzhong's questions together.

Lu Guangda was put by Long Qian as a platoon commander in the baggage battalion in this reorganization, and Xiao Lu, who had been with him for more than a year, cried because of this. Now this Zhang Ping is a disciple of Chen Jiaya, who joined the army in the early summer of last year and participated in the main battle of King Qin, and is considered a veteran, and he can at least be a squad leader according to his qualifications.

Lao Song had a lot of things in his hands, and he was a little reluctant to come to the meeting, but Long Qian said that you must attend this meeting, and when Lao Song sat down, Long Qian repeated Cao Minzhong's question and began to explain.

"Min Zhong's question is very good." Long Qian smiled and said, "Now I'll explain Min Zhong's doubts. I set up this department with two functions, one is to adjudicate the military justice, and the other is to supervise.

"When we reorganized the army in Mengshan, we came up with a set of military regulations and set a number of regulations. Everyone has gone through the process of going from non-adaptation to basic adaptation. When I came to Zhengjiazhuang, my opinion was that the military regulations were implemented well and the regulations were relaxed. In particular, violations of regulations have been relatively common among the troops on the expedition in the past six months. First, the troops fought repeatedly, and the fatigue casualties were too much, and secondly, the environment was special, and the imperial court was on the side, so I couldn't make hard demands. After I returned, I thought that even if the number of people in the military law department was tripled, it would not be able to control the implementation of the regulations of the whole army. Therefore, the power of punishment under the military regulations should be put down. Violation of regulations, military justice does not care! It will be handed over to the companies for handling, and the general violations of discipline will be handed over to the standards for handling. Serious violations of discipline, such as rape of women, murder of prisoners, defection, and rebellion, may be punishable by the death penalty or at least expulsion from the army, and will be tried and executed by the Judge Advocate General's Office. Therefore, the Judge Advocate Advocate General's Office should set up a Judge Advocate Corps to wear armbands, just like the gendarmes of Western armies, which have the right to arrest officers and soldiers who have seriously violated discipline. Lu Shan, Zhou Yi, Mingyuan, the three of you are now the most sick people, I will leave the words here, Min Zhong will go to your army to arrest people, and you must not protect the short! This should be written into the new military regulations so that all officers and men can know about it. ”

"Good fellows. Min Zhong, I won't dare to offend you in the future. Lu Shan said with a smile.

"You didn't violate military rules, what are you afraid of me doing?" Cao Minzhong said angrily.

"Min Zhong said well, there is no violation of discipline, no one needs to be afraid." Long Qian continued, "However, the Judge Advocate General's Office has the right to inspect the implementation of military discipline regulations in all units and report the results to the commanders and headquarters of the troops. How to check? The Judge Advocate General's Office will have a Judge Advocate Advocate in every company! They acted with the troops, but they were not bound by the company commander and were directly responsible to Cao Minzhong! ”

This is the Overseer! Several people's hearts moved.

"The second is oversight. This supervision is mainly economic supervision. So I want Lao Song to listen to it. Now that we have established a military salary system, the logistics stall is getting bigger and bigger, and there is more money. Will there be corruption? I think so. So be overseen. The company pays the salary, does the company commander eat empty salary? The logistics department buys grain, vegetables, pigs and sheep, does it eat rebates? All under the supervision and reconnaissance of the Military Judge Advocate General's Office! The Judge Advocate General's Office has the right to inspect and record copies of the accounts of the Logistics Department of the Old Song Dynasty. For unreasonable expenses, the Judge Advocate Advocate has the right to question the person concerned. ”

That's a lot of power! Long Qian put almost all the officers under Cao Minzhong's supervision!

"Good fellows! Terrible! Zhou Yi said with a smile. Lao Cao, this time the commander has given you great power. ”

"Yes. Everyone has to be bound by the rules. Including me. Long Qian said coldly, "I have a hunch that due to the end of the war, the expansion of soldiers, the improvement of salaries, and the dispersion of garrisons, there will inevitably be all kinds of violations of military discipline. If you think about the history of the Taiping Army, you will know the truth. Min Zhong, the reason why I used you to do this errand that is destined to offend people is because I see that you have the quality to do this. Your energy should be focused on supervising officers at all levels. Officers above the company commander level are the focus of the work of the Military Judge Advocate General's Office! Including me. All of them are subject to Cao Minzhong's supervision and investigation. However, the Judge Advocate General's Office must be disciplined and must not interfere with the normal work of the units and must not arrest or arrest people without authorization. Formalities must be followed. Officers and soldiers who have seriously violated discipline will be dealt with. The final signature is mine. When I am not in the army, the chief of staff has the authority to handle it on my behalf, but to report afterwards. Still have questions? ”

"Commander. How many people do I have? ”

"Twenty men are enough for the Judge Advocate Corps. Then there is the personnel stationed in each unit, calculated by themselves, and gradually replenished. Which unit goes first will be given a full complement of military law supervisors. The last thing is to find a few gentlemen who understand accounts, and you can't let Lao Song fool you. For specific personnel, you can consider veterans who have been injured in previous battles and can no longer go to the battlefield, and if they are unwilling to leave the army, they will do this! When you're almost done, I'll go tell you a few words. However, the iron must be hard, and the military justice department violates discipline and will be dealt with more severely. Min Zhong, don't smear my face as a director. I know that you are doing a good job now, but you have to maintain this momentum, and you must not forget your roots and not deteriorate for five or ten years. That's harder. ”

"Commander, I assure you. I won't spoil. Cao Minzhong stood up and said loudly.

"Good. We monitor each other. I don't believe in guarantees, but I believe in oversight. Only when supervision is in place can we ensure that the contingent does not deteriorate. Brethren, what I asked of Min Chung just now is also my own request, and what I ask of you. Don't think that I don't trust you when I set up the Judge Advocate General's Office, I am willing to keep the friendship we have forged with blood until old age, until the end of our lives. We have paid so much and sacrificed so many good brothers to have today's stall and form our group. However, history has taught me that people change! When the level rises, the environment changes, and money increases, people's desires will multiply. You can't rely on realization! Will my Long Qian change? Will it become unacceptable? Become authoritarian, arbitrary, unable to listen to dissenting opinions, intolerant of people? Become greedy for enjoyment, never get tired of eating, never get tired of being fine? Becoming unable to get on the horse, unable to pull the leash? Yes! I didn't even dare to pack a ticket for myself. Only supervision, supervision from the outside, is the strictest and most effective supervision! Everyone is a soldier who has found that none of the soldiers have become particularly obedient after entering the battlefield? That's because in the face of the enemy, if you make a mistake, you will be defeated and killed! The enemy is the best overseer. If you don't train for one day and don't train for two days, you will be clear about violating military discipline once or twice, and the enemy will know best after a long time! Is the battle over? No! Otherwise, why would the imperial court become a Weisheng army? The Empress Dowager of the West knows that the enemy still exists and is very strong! The army is the most disciplined group in this world, so everyone must accept supervision and get used to being supervised. This is not to make things difficult for you, but to love you. I dare say that all of you here do not want to see something happen that harms the group. But only strict discipline and supervision in place can ensure that we are always an invincible iron army! ”

This meeting resolved at the highest level the obstacles to the birth of the Judge Advocate General's Office. Of the five major divisions of the headquarters, it was this less popular division that was the first to be formed and put into operation. When Cao Minzhong transferred personnel from various companies, the support he received from Lu Shan and Zhou Yi was a very important factor. Those who go down to the company to serve as military law supervisors are excellent soldiers who have good discipline. What began as a single special soldier slowly evolved into a Judge Advocate Group that incorporated the backbone of each company, and a Judge Advocate Advocate Advocate Advocate Section was established at the regimental level, with two-thirds of its members elected by soldiers. When a soldier enters a military academy for training, the officer's promotion must be discussed and approved by the responding military justice supervision group and the military justice supervision section, otherwise the order will be automatically vetoed.

The popularization of the military justice supervision body and the subsequent establishment of the soldiers' committee became the main symbol of the Mengshan Army's distinction between the various armed forces in the country. These two institutions effectively guaranteed the loyalty that the troops needed most, and thoroughly prevented the tendency of the troops to become privatized and militarized. It is more effective to ensure the integrity of officers. At the same time, the phenomenon of domestic troops eating empty salaries and drinking soldiers' blood has never appeared in the Mengshan Army.

However, at the beginning, when it came to Long Qian's understanding of the establishment of the Military Judge Supervision Office, even a few people who attended the meeting and listened to Long Qian's tirade at that time thought that it was just a special agency used by Long Qian to supervise various ministries. At that time, in the face of the large division of troops in Mengshan Army, the vast area of Lunan needed troops to be stationed, and it was no longer like in the Zhengjiazhuang base area, where the troops were under their noses. Long Qian must have been worried about losing control of his power. (To be continued......)