In the temporary palace of Johor Bahru County, Mu Sheng has been reading Deng Qi's Tuntian Essentials for him in the line for several days, the basic content is to discuss the Tuntian system of the frontier garrison army, the so-called army in the peasantry, the integration of soldiers and peasants, this system was implemented in the era of the first emperor, but to his time the system construction is relatively perfect, Deng Qi has summarized and compiled a book, including a lot of things adapted to local conditions, just like this time he found that the yamu produced in the four counties of Lingnan immediately promoted the military reclamation and achieved great results.

Mu Sheng as a traverser is currently clear about the benefits of the tuntian system, when the empire just conquered Lingnan, it can be said that it is poor and white, in the face of such a vast land, the conqueror must first implement the tuntian system, everything is difficult at the beginning, first fill the stomach before having the strength to carry out construction, if you completely rely on the imperial court to the frontier blood transfusion, sooner or later the imperial court will be dragged down, this is also a last resort, in this era transportation basically relies on animal power, manpower, logistics costs are extremely high, Mu Sheng himself escorted military rations to the frontier, It can be said that more than half of the grain and grass are consumed on the road, and there is not much left to actually reach the destination.

Mu Sheng saw that Tuntian was going to be strategic, and summoned the head of the inner court to order: "Yang Jin, you can go, Deng Qizhao come." ”

"No"

The emperor summoned Deng Qi to the prelude to the imperial prelude.

Mu Sheng held his Tuntian strategy, praised: "Deng Aiqing is really a talent, I did benefit a lot after reading, I have a question, can this policy in the northern frontier to promote Tuntian, agriculture in the army, now the imperial court in order to prevent the northern grassland southward raiding, the Great Wall along the perennial garrison more than 300,000, this is still the result of our subduing of the Huns, in addition to the Huns, there are Dongyi people in the east to harass the border, our dynasty to maintain such a scale of border army, the daily cost of thousands of gold, countless grain and grass, for the imperial court, this is also a big burden, If the tuntian policy could also be implemented in the north, it would save a lot of money for the imperial court. ”

When Deng Qi heard this, he stepped forward and said: "Your Majesty, it is feasible to implement the Tuntian policy in our south, the terrain in the south is rugged, the river valley is vertical and horizontal, the army is mainly engaged in foot warfare and water warfare, and the army is in agriculture, which can greatly reduce the burden of the imperial court and have a limited impact on the combat effectiveness of the army, but the defense of the Great Wall in the north is too important, and it is absolutely impossible to implement the Tuntian policy, the Huns in the north and the Dongyi people are different from the southern barbarians, these grassland people are extremely brave, good at riding and shooting, coming and going like the wind, almost everyone is a soldier, although the Tuntian policy is effective, But the biggest drawback of this policy is that it will reduce the combat ability of the army, most people are farming in their spare time, wartime soldiers, and they will neglect training for a long time, if they really encounter the grassland tribes going south, the minister is worried that the north will not be able to resist, the minister has also served in the north in the past, how much still understands the facts, although this policy is good, but it is still necessary to adapt measures to local conditions, most of the terrain in the north is flat, very suitable for cavalry raiding and charging, even if the north implements the tuntian system, it can only be divided into tun soldiers and soldiers, the tun soldiers are idle to farm, wartime auxiliary battles, Soldiers are trained full-time to maintain the ability to fight at any time. ”

Mu Sheng thought about it, and felt that it was really condescending for Deng Qi and others to stay here, and said: "What Deng Qing said is very true, I ask you one thing, who is more appropriate to hand over this Lingnan defense after the secretary?" ”

Deng Qi was stunned when he heard this, and said, "Your Majesty, who are you?" ”

Mu Sheng said with a smile: "I hope Aiqing can come to my side to listen to it, staying here is indeed condescending, this time I will follow me back to Qingyang." ”

When Deng Qi heard this, he was overjoyed, and the emperor's title for him became Aiqing, which was the emperor's name for his close ministers, and he knew that this was the emperor's intention to transfer him back to Beijing to reuse him.

Deng Qi immediately bowed and said: "Long live my emperor, ten thousand years of the Great Jin, Your Majesty is benevolent, and it is the blessing of the ministers to follow Your Majesty." ”

Mu Sheng stepped forward to help Deng Qi and said, "Aiqing, please get up, you can recommend it, who here in Lingnan can govern on behalf of Qingqing?" ”

Deng Qi knew that his current position was very critical, not only controlling 100,000 heavy soldiers, but also having a certain amount of local administrative power, it can be said that he was a real feudal official, and he had to be cautious in recommending candidates.

Deng Qi thought for a while and said, "Your Majesty, the minister recommended Tang Jaw to take over the position below. ”

Mu Sheng was a little surprised: "Didn't I hear that you didn't have a discord with him in the past?" ”

Deng Qi said: "In the past, we all worked under General Lu, the same level, and some fights between each other were inevitable, but Tang Jaw and his talents were not inferior to those under him, and he knew the roots of the ministers for many years, and Weichen thought that it was more appropriate for him to take over the current situation in southern Xinjiang." ”

Mu Sheng bowed slightly: "Okay, I believe in your judgment, I will set off to Yuejun to inspect in three days, and you will come to the capital after you finish handing over the work here." ”

Deng Qi said excitedly: "Thank you, Your Majesty, for your appreciation." ”

The monarch and the ministers got along, the two discussed for a long time in the emperor's line, Deng Qicai withdrew from the emperor's line, at the moment he was in a good mood, he never thought that just offered the potato and Tuntian strategy, it was reused by the emperor, it seems that the new monarch still attaches great importance to them after coming to power, and it is worth following himself.

Two days later, before the emperor's guard of honor continued his southern tour, he specially summoned Deng Qi's successor, Tang Jaw, after all, he was the military leader of the four counties in Lingnan, and the emperor still had to interview and check in person before appointing.

At this time, Tang's face was red, after all, he had been promoted, he had taken root in Lingnan for so many years, and he could finally become a military commander in charge one day.

Tang Jaw was worried all the way, and the emperor who entered the palace was already waiting there, so he stepped forward to pay homage and said: "The minister sees my emperor, long live, long live." ”

Mu Sheng raised his hand slightly, and said with a pleasant face: "Tang Qing is exempt from courtesy, this time I will hand over the defense of the four counties of Lingnan to you, Tang Qing can guard the border for the country and pacify the army and the people." ”

Tang Jaw said with a resolute face: "Your Majesty, this time you have the trust of Your Majesty, and Weichen will defend the border and defend the enemy for the country, and dare not slack off." ”

Mu Sheng bowed his head slightly and said: "Okay, from now on, I will appoint you as the general of Zhennan, and I will take charge of the defense of the four counties." ”

In fact, the title of general in Zhennan is also Mu Sheng's reference to some of the general titles of later generations, used to win over military generals, most of the military generals in this era only have the rank of captain and captain, the imperial court follows the old system of the previous dynasty, and the title of the general is too few, only the title of the general before and after, after the unification of the world, the left and right generals have become honorary titles, and they are desk generals without any actual power. The military power was returned to the imperial court and the title of general was withdrawn, which was also a legacy of the Warring States Period. The title of General Zhennan, although it does not have any practical benefits, is indeed a permanent title.

When Tang Jaw heard this, he was stunned, he had never heard of the title of General Zhennan, but he knew that this was a seal given by His Majesty, and there was a meaning to win him over in it, which was better than the past when he only sent troops to temporarily add a general title, which means that as long as he is in this position in the future, he can always be called a general, as a soldier, this is a great honor and face.

Tang Jaw was overjoyed and said: "Thank you for Your Majesty's grace, the minister will be smeared with liver and brain in the future to repay the king's kindness." ”

Mu Sheng got up and came to the map of the four counties of Lingnan, pondered for a while, Tang Jaw understood that this was the emperor who had something to explain, so he stepped forward and listened.

Mu Sheng looked at the map and instructed Tang Jaw: "Tang Qing, this time I supported Wolf Castle as the king of the former clan, so as to balance the former clan's growth in southern Xinjiang, do you know about this?" ”

When Tang Jaw heard this, he bowed his head slightly and said: "Your Majesty, regarding the affairs of the former clan, after General Deng received the official document from the imperial court, he handed over the matter to Weichen for specific handling, and the minister is very clear about the current situation of the former clan. ”

Mu Sheng bowed slightly, and said: "Well, very good, Tang Qing, the wolf castle is ready to cause trouble soon, but there are only tens of thousands of elites under the command of the wolf castle, and compared with the entire former clan, the strength is still too weak, if necessary, Tang Qing can judge the situation, there is no need to ask the imperial court, and send troops to help the wolf castle at any time, do you understand what I mean?" ”

Tang Jaw heard this, he knew that this was the emperor who gave him discretion, this was the emperor's trust in him, and it was also an investigation of him, if he could do this thing beautifully, he would be able to enter the emperor's eyes in the future, and go to the capital with Deng Qi.

Tang Jaw showed a resolute look on his face, nodded and said, "Your Majesty entrusts me, and the minister keeps it in mind." ”

After Mu Sheng and Tang Jaw had a deep talk and worked hard, they finalized some things in the four counties of Lingnan in the future, and in the afternoon, the emperor's honor guard set off for Yue County, and Deng Qi had to stay and hand over all the work with the new Zhennan general Tang Jaw before he could officially go to the capital to report.

In the residence of the general of Lu'an City, Johor Bahru County, Deng Qi officially handed over his general seal to Tang Jaw.

Tang Jaw took the big seal with a spring breeze on his face and asked, "General Deng, I heard that you recommended me to be the chief general of Lingnan in front of Your Majesty?" ”

Deng Qi bowed his head and said, "Hmm." ”

Seeing Deng Qi admitting it, Tang Jaw showed gratitude, stepped forward and saluted with a fist: "Thank you for the general's recommendation, you and I had some personal grudges in the past, but I didn't expect the general to recommend me as the main general before leaving." ”

Deng Qi waved his hand and said: "General Tang doesn't have to be polite, you and I were brought out by General Lu in the past, although there are some personal grudges, but they are all small sections, in the country, of course Deng can't abolish the public because of private affairs, at the moment the Lingnan Army, on qualifications, on personal ability, I really can't think of anyone who can compare to you Old Tang, fortunately, it will be pushed down the river." ”

Tang Jaw was old-fashioned, but he was still moved by Deng Qi's selfless remarks, and said: "General Deng is high-spirited and bright, and I admire it." ”

When Deng Qi heard this, he said humbly: "Wherever you say, you and I are just doing errands for the imperial court." ”

Tang Jaw bowed slightly, stretched out his hand and invited: "General Deng, this time Your Majesty transferred you to the capital to serve, I will prepare a banquet for you to practice, in order to show respect, General Deng You will be by Your Majesty's side in the future, but the future is immeasurable!" ”

Deng Qi laughed and said, "General Tang is polite. ”

Tang Jaw clapped his hands, and in the living room of the mansion, the servant brought a table of wine and food.

Tang Jaw stretched out his hand and invited: "General Deng, you and I will not be drunk tonight." ”

Deng Qi smiled: "Okay, if you don't get drunk, you won't return." ”

Deng Qi actually didn't mind reconciling with his past opponents, he knew that Lao Tang was a straight gut, although he offended many colleagues with a foul mouth on weekdays, he was not bad in nature.

Although Tang Jaw is a rectum, he also knows in his heart that Lao Deng has returned to Beijing with the emperor, and he will definitely have a bright future in the future, and his official fortune will be prosperous, and he will never be able to offend, so he will also take the opportunity of this recommendation to quickly reconcile with his old opponent, and it is best to take advantage of this to make a little friendship.