What?
Li Chengqian actually agreed to disarmament?
As soon as these words came out, not only Li Shimin was stunned.
Even Wei Zheng on the side was stunned.
What's going on?
Is the sun coming out in the west today?
Li Chengqian actually agreed with his political views?
This is so rare to see.
Li Shimin, on the other hand, said with a dark face: "Reason!"
"My son also thinks that Master Wei is right."
"Now, the Tang Dynasty is defined by the four seas, and all directions are stable. There is no need to maintain so many troops."
Just when Wei Zheng wanted to add a few words.
Li Chengqian continued: "Furthermore, I feel that the government military system should not continue to exist."
hiss!
As soon as this statement came out, the whole place gasped.
They really didn't expect that these words could come from Li Chengqian's mouth.
In an instant, everyone's eyes were focused on Li Chengqian.
Li Ke couldn't help but said: "Brother Emperor, what you said is a bit too much, right?"
"The imperial military system has been in use for hundreds of years."
"And it is also the best system that has been proven to integrate military and agricultural affairs."
"If it were canceled now, wouldn't society be in turmoil?"
What he said was correct.
The military system has existed in this land for hundreds of years.
If it were suddenly canceled now, it would definitely cause a lot of unnecessary turmoil.
For example, the common people among the people will definitely feel uneasy because of this.
After all, without the protection of the army, how can the people live and work in peace and contentment?
But would Li Chengqian say such mindless words?
After Li Shimin heard what he said, he knew what he would say immediately.
And that's exactly what happened.
Li Chengqian ignored Li Ke.
He just thought about himself and said: "The government military system consumes the people's power across the country, which is not conducive to recuperation and recuperation, and is unfair to many people."
"For example, Li Si's son died on the battlefield, but Zhang San's son came back alive from the battlefield."
"The sons of both families joined the army together. When Li Si saw Zhang San's son, he would inevitably think of his own son."
"If by then his second son grows up and the country lets his son join the army, Li Si will definitely have some other thoughts in his heart."
"After all, no one wants to die if they can live well."
Li Chengqian said: "So I think that the government military system should be abolished now, so as to develop a brand new system."
"for example?"
Li Shimin asked.
Li Chengqian looked up at Li Shimin and said, "For example, the recruitment system."
"Recruitment system?"
This was the first time Li Shimin heard this statement.
He looked directly at Li Chengqian and asked, "What kind of system is this?"
"The recruitment system has actually been around for a long time."
"It's just that no one has ever implemented it."
"The earliest military recruitment system originated from the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period, but it was not called the military recruitment system at that time, but the military soldier system."
"The founder of the martial arts system is Wu Qi, who is known as the God of War."
Li Chengqian would speak: "Through this system, Wu Qi transformed Wei's army into an invincible force that is "courteous in residence, powerful in movement, unstoppable in advance, and unpursuable in retreat."
"Later Wu Qi fled Wei and followed this system when he arrived in Chu, turning Chu from weak to strong."
Hear these words.
Li Shimin also nodded repeatedly.
He said: "However, this may not necessarily apply to the current Tang Dynasty."
“Whether it’s suitable or not can only be known after you use it.”
"And the recruitment system must at least be suitable for the current Tang Dynasty."
Li Chengqian said with a smile: "After all, the Tang Dynasty is becoming more and more prosperous, and the people are getting richer and richer."
"In the future, there will definitely be fewer and fewer people who choose to devote their lives to the battlefield in order to reduce property taxes."
"But what if war suddenly breaks out in Datang at that time?"
"Is it possible that the Tang Dynasty should be allowed to learn from those rogue dynasties and go to the people to catch young men?"
Li Chengqian said: "This is obviously not possible, so the reform of the military system in the Tang Dynasty is imperative."
Hear these words.
Li Shimin also fell into deep thought.
And this is even more true for all the ministers.
After an unknown amount of time, Li Ji took the lead and said, "Then, what do you think, His Highness the King of Qin, how should we reform the military system of the Tang Dynasty?"
"First, we must completely separate civilians and soldiers."
"The people are the people, and the soldiers are the soldiers, and they must not be confused."
"Secondly, we should regard joining the army as a profession, which is the so-called professional soldier."
"Examples include Emperor Father's Divine Martial Army."
Li Chengqian said: "All the Shenwu Army are professional soldiers. They are divided into levels and receive salaries exclusive to their level."
“But wouldn’t this increase the expenditure of the national treasury on a large scale?”
"According to the current standards of the Shenwu Army, the lowest-level soldiers of the Shenwu Army must receive one stone of food, three bolts of cloth, and three pieces of copper each year."
Changsun Wuji slowly said: "If military pay is determined based on this figure, have you ever thought about how many years our country's treasury can last?"
This is also the doubt in the minds of most people.
After all, it’s not just a matter of touching your upper lip to your lower lip and saying it.
This policy will still be implemented in the future.
"uncle."
"The Tang Dynasty now is not the Tang Dynasty ten years ago."
"Ten years ago, I was very poor in the Tang Dynasty. My monthly pocket money was only a few hundred copper coins."
"As for your official robes, you probably won't be able to wear a new one in a year, right?"
"But what about the Tang Dynasty now?"
Li Chengqian looked at Li Shimin and said, "If nothing else, I have to make at least three or five new sets of official robes a year."
"That's true."
Changsun Wuji chuckled and said: "The Tang Dynasty is indeed getting better year by year, and the tax revenue of our Tang Dynasty treasury is also increasing year by year."
"No..."
"Ten years ago, the Tang Dynasty's treasury tax revenue could support the Central Army of the Tang Dynasty with 100,000 soldiers."
"Now, if I say that Datang's taxes can support the Central Army of 500,000 yuan, will anyone say anything?"
Li Chengqian was waiting for everyone.
The audience was full of ministers, but no one spoke. They were all waiting for what Li Chengqian would say next.
"So, I suggested it."
"Change the government's military system to a recruitment system."
“Replace the militia with professional soldiers, but not too fast.”
"It is feasible to make the militia an auxiliary and professional soldiers the mainstream within five years."
Li Chengqian faced Li Shimin and said: "If my father still doesn't believe it, then I am willing to use Longyou Road as a pioneer of the recruitment system and set an example for the whole country."
Hearing this, Li Shimin nodded.
He said: "It's not that I don't believe you, it's actually a major matter related to the fate of the country. I can't make a decision based on your few words."
"So, I think it's better to use Longyou Road first as a pioneer to try out whether the recruitment system is feasible."
Li Shimin was on the safe side.
After all, he is not very optimistic about the recruitment system.
Li Chengqian didn't say much.
Although he sometimes likes to talk, what he is better at is actually doing things.
After all, this is the only way he can prove that he is right and make it impossible for others to refute...
