When talking about the army of the Tang Dynasty, we have to mention the world-famous military system.
The Fubing system is a system based on the equalization of land, which combines soldiers and peasants and integrates soldiers with peasants.
There are a number of "military offices" set up in various parts of the world. The "government soldiers" are selected from farmers in the prefectures and counties where they are located. They join the army at the age of 20 and are exempted from service at 60. They usually produce at home and train in their spare time. The "government soldiers" also need When you go to the capital "Fan Shang", you take turns participating in the garrison mission of the capital.
However, the "Military Mansion" only manages the household registration and daily training of the "Fu soldiers". It can neither command the "Fu soldiers" of the "Fanshang", nor does it have the power to command in wartime.
The troops of Fanshangfu were commanded by the Sixteenth General of the Guards; the command during wartime was in the hands of the marshals selected by the emperor.
The Weifu system means that "Wei" unifies "Fu". The Sixteenth Guards were not only the forbidden troops that guarded the capital, but also the leading organization that commanded the "prefecture troops" in the world.
In the Tang Dynasty, the "Sixteen Guards" led the 657 Zhechong Mansion in the world. They were in the center and guarded the outside. They guarded the capital. They were a combination of the government soldiers and the imperial army. However, it is worth emphasizing that the generals of the Sixteenth Guards only "remotely lead" the military government of the world and do not have real wartime command authority. During wartime, the emperor temporarily appointed the marching marshal as the supreme commander.
In the Tang Dynasty, this generalissimo was a temporary position and was called "the general manager of the march of a certain road"...
However, "there is no banquet that lasts forever" and there is no undefeated system. After the mid-Tang Dynasty, the land equalization system was destroyed, the military system collapsed, and the Sixteen Guards lost their combat effectiveness. They were only used for ceremonial purposes and only had their names. The Tang court relied on the "Beiya Forbidden Army".
Among the sixteen guards, the status of the two guards on the left and right is slightly higher, because these are the two troops that control the palace guards. They are the direct line of the direct line, the elite of the elite!
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Chen Guogong and Zuowei General Hou Junji were sitting in the commander's hall with expressionless faces.
Fang Jun stood in the hall, feeling a little uneasy.
Hou Junji has always been a gloomy and wise man, ruthless and ruthless, with a deep mind, and no one can understand his thoughts.
Getting along with this kind of person is the most troublesome...
But Fang Jun had no choice. The left guard was one of the elites among the sixteen guards. Generally, the imperial court would choose one of the left and right guards or the left and right military guards when going on an expedition. This time, His Majesty Li Er attached great importance to Fang Jun's suggestion, so he naturally wanted to allocate the most elite ones. Troops cooperate.
"How many people are needed?" Hou Junji's tone was cold. His face was dark and thin, like an ice sculpture, without any emotion.
"At least two thousand people." Fang Jun said respectfully.
Although this guy is committing suicide and will not be able to survive for a few years, but for now, Li Jing has completely given up military affairs, Li Ji is in the center, Cheng Yaojin is getting older, and the famous general who can conquer the east and west in the court, There was only one Hou Junji left, and the rest fell short of the mark.
If there is any trouble with this person, it will definitely not be a good thing!
Hou Junji frowned and was a little displeased: "Although I don't know how you are bewitching His Majesty, I have to warn you that this Zuowei camp is where the elite of the imperial court is located, and you are not allowed to do whatever you want. place!"
Fang Jun cursed in his heart, do you think I am a novice in officialdom? You are talking so much nonsense just because you want to take advantage of me in the future. You are really brave. Do you dare to say that you are not following His Majesty Li Er's will?
But it's just a slander in my heart, there's no point in confronting this devil!
"Look at what you said. It is precisely because Chen Guogong has trained the left guard to be strong and elite that your majesty will use the soldiers of the left guard. Don't you feel at ease? As for nonsense, that can't even be said. My nephew will continue to act nonsense. , I don’t dare to make trouble in front of you, right?”
Fang Jun smiled so hard that he couldn't see his teeth, and his attitude was extremely respectful.
Not to mention just a few soft words and a low profile, even if I pray to you a few times without any mental pressure, I really treat you as a dead person...
But his gesture made Hou Junji subconsciously raise his eyebrows.
There are rumors all over Chang'an City that this boy is a mallet, and he will hit anyone he catches. Is it true that I, Laohou, am so domineering that I can make this boy bow to me?
Feeling suspicious, he nodded slightly: "Then tell me, what do you want these soldiers to do?"
"This..." Fang Jun was a little slow, "Chen Guogong should ask His Majesty himself. This matter is extremely confidential. Please forgive me for not divulging anything."
"Oh?" Hou Junji frowned more and more.
Seeing that the Western Expedition was about to take place, it was the moment when Zuo Wei was reinforcing his troops and improving military discipline. Why did he have to withdraw a thousand soldiers?
This Fang Jun's words were unclear, and even though he was holding His Majesty's autographed edict, it still made Hou Junji feel uneasy.
Could it be that... His Majesty is dissatisfied with me, and this move is just a slap in the face? Or is His Majesty finally dissatisfied with the East Palace and wants to take action?
Hiss... The more Hou Junji thought about it, the more confused he became, and the more he thought about it, the more frightened he became.
Don't blame Hou Junji for being suspicious. Speaking of which, among the civil and military officials of the entire dynasty, who is the most loyal to His Highness the Crown Prince? If Hou Junji is ranked second, no one would dare to admit that he is first! As for His Highness the Crown Prince's trust in Hou Junji, even His Highness the Crown Prince's uncle Changsun Wuji had to step aside!
Because Changsun Wuji, that old fox, is more than just his nephew, Prince Li Chengqian!
His Majesty Li Er has been very disappointed with the Crown Prince this year, and his plan for Yi Chu is still no secret. Now that the left guard soldiers are being deployed, it is no wonder that Hou Jun gathered to think too much...
But no matter how you think about it, these soldiers still have to be mobilized!
"Duan Zan!" Hou Junji shouted in a low voice.
Someone outside the hall immediately responded loudly: "A certain general is here!" A heroic young military general walked in.
"Quickly go and collect two thousand soldiers, and you will lead them. From today on, everyone will obey the command of the Marquis of Xinxiang. You must not disobey military orders or delay the battle. Otherwise, you will definitely not blame me for being ruthless in military law!"
Hou Junji sat with a big horse and a golden sword, and ordered with a sullen face.
"promise!"
Duan Zan knelt on one knee and promised loudly.
Hou Junji raised his eyelids, glanced at Fang Jun, waved his hand and said: "I have a lot of military affairs, so I won't leave Xinxiang Marquis. The left guard soldiers are all elite and brave men. Xinxiang Marquis can take care of himself!"
This is a slap in the face to Fang Jun, don't make any trouble, and treat X's subordinates well...
Fang Jun took care of himself and said goodbye to Hou Junji. Except for Shuai Tang from Zuowei Camp, Duan Zan also came out after him.
"Huh..." Fang Jun let out a long breath, glanced at the cold-faced Duan Zan behind him, and couldn't help but twitching the corner of his mouth. Sure enough, a general will lead what kind of soldiers. This person is really Hou Junji's subordinate, even the face on his face The expressions are exactly the same...
"You haven't asked the general about his name yet?" Fang Jun said politely.
Duan Zan was slightly startled and said quickly: "A martial artist, how can we talk about taboos? Duan Zan, the last general." Other than that, his family background was not mentioned at all.
But Fang Jun knew very well that for troops guarding the palace like the Left and Right Guards, the senior officers must be of high rank. Only in this way could they ensure sufficient loyalty, which ordinary civilians would not even think about.
There are not many high-ranking officials with the surname Duan. Fang Jun thought about them one by one and asked, "Is Mr. Baoguo your father?"
Duan Zhixuan, Duke of Bao, is currently the General of the Right Guards. He and Hou Junji happen to be on the left and right. They are both famous generals who followed His Majesty Li Er in his campaigns east and west, and are highly trusted.
As if he was dissatisfied with Fang Jun's way of always mentioning his family background, Duan Zan just responded: "This is my father." and said nothing again.
Quite a character!
Fang Jun smiled and didn't care: "My brother Duan Gui, I have a good relationship with a certain person!"
When he said this, Fang Jun knew that this was Duan Zhixuan's eldest son, the next Duke of Bao in the future!
He thought that the closeness of the condom would help Duan Zan's poker face soften, but unexpectedly it had the opposite effect.
Duan Zan glanced at Fang Jun and immediately shut up and stopped talking...
Fang Jun blinked: "..."
What's going on? Is it possible that Duan Gui and Duan Zan are not biological brothers from the same mother, or are there some rich secrets involved?
Everyone has a gossip in their mind, and Fang Jun is no exception. He couldn't help but wonder: "Brother Duan doesn't seem to like talking about your younger brother?"
Duan Zan had a cold face and snorted: "If the Marquis of Xinxiang can visit less often than his younger brother, I will be very grateful! It's getting late, so let's go to the school field to beat the drums and mobilize the troops. If we miss the general's military order, I'll be sorry. It’s too much!”
After saying that, he strode forward expressionlessly...
I’m so depressed!
Fang Jun almost yelled, "That brother of yours is nothing. He doesn't pay prostitutes after visiting them. I was the one who paid for them several times. Is it me who abducted him?"
Mother! Aren't you kid playing cool with me? OK!
Wait for me!
I have to hold you in my hand. How dare you show off your face to me?
Let me know why the flowers are so red!
Fang Jun, who was considered a "bad friend" by others, followed Duan Zan angrily to the school grounds of Zuowei Camp.
The drums were rumbling, footsteps were rushing, and the large campus, which could hold thousands of people, was crowded. Except for the sound of footsteps and clothes rubbing against each other, there was no trace of noise!
This Hou Junji is indeed a famous general, and the left guard and his subordinates are all elite!
