Xiao Niangpi once asked Yang Fan what the essence of the eunuch group was in the power structure and what the meaning of their existence was.
At that time, he was in the secretariat. Yang Fan thought for a while and said: "Eunuchs are essentially the secretaries of the superiors. These noble people cannot do everything by themselves. He needs someone to share the daily work. Just like the people in this room today. I I just have to grasp the direction on major matters and handle specific matters according to the rules.”
"There are three types of secretaries. Some are responsible for security, some are responsible for work, and some are responsible for taking care of the nobles' daily life. They are the group of people closest to the nobles. They are within sight and can be easily trusted. These people can represent them. Master, because when he comes to you, you don’t know whether it is his master’s intention or his own. In many cases, he can represent his master. This group and class will exist for a long historical period in the future. . Their power and glory will continue. It is unrealistic to ban them. Unless the centralized model of power in China is changed." At that time, Yang Fan patiently told Xiao Niangpi that before the Qin and Han Dynasties, it was an aristocracy.
Seal borders and maintain self-government. From the Qin and Han dynasties, eunuchs formed a unique force due to the centralization of power by Qin Shihuang.
But among all the participants in the power structure, the ones with the greatest energy and the most troubles are actually not the eunuchs. They are far behind.
Xiao Niangpi immediately asked who is the most powerful group of people from ancient times to the present. Yang Fan told him that he was a relative.
For some unknown reason, their group is particularly prone to talented people. Once this group of people gains power, it will be terrible.
Develop in a good direction and produce outstanding military talents. If the country's military force is strong and develops in a bad direction, it will form a dictatorship and even seek to usurp the throne.
In the two Han Dynasties, relatives and the royal family have always shared the world. In fact, what was implemented was the two-palace politics of Weiyang Palace and Changle Palace.
As soon as the emperor of the Han Dynasty ascended the throne, he immediately conferred the title of Marquis of Guannei on all his uncles. They all depend on their mother clan. In later generations, the ones most suppressed by emperors and civil servants in the imperial court were always relatives.
Xiao Niangpi looked at the map and said: "With Che Ying and Xing He Tuan training, the court has a good chance of winning. We need to prepare for the aftermath. Prevent the rebels from entering our territory after the rebels are defeated." At this time, under Tongzhou City, it looked like they had set up camp. Dong Jishu decided to pay a visit to the army sent by the imperial court.
After all, they came to rescue Tongzhou. Upon hearing Dong Jishu's arrival, Zhou Yuji quickly led officers above the battalion officer level out of the camp gate to greet him.
"General, I have seen Dong Junmen." Zhou Yuji and others bowed and saluted. The military gate refers to the governor and the commander-in-chief.
Dong Jishu was only the deputy general, that is, the deputy general. In fact, he is not qualified to be called a military sect. However, who needs to add an adverb before calling a deputy leader?
Isn't that just asking for trouble? Zhou Yuji was only a general at this time, one level lower than Dong Jishu.
"Hahaha, Cui Liao, there is no need to be polite. I have long heard that Chaying is the elite of Uncle Dingyuan, and I am here to visit today." Dong Jishu said with a smile.
"You came to relieve the siege of Tongzhou. The gentry and people of Yongcheng are grateful and have sent you some sheep wine and so on. I have brought them all for you."
"Thank you Junmen and Tongzhou elders." Zhou Yuji and the generals clasped their fists. At this time, a black steel door opened between the two tanks.
From here you can enter the camp. Dong Jishu looked around and found that the rears of these sidecars were facing outwards, with thick artillery barrels protruding from the gun windows.
Twenty meters away from the artillery, many barbed wire fences were also arranged. Nailed on wooden piles buried in the ground, the iron wires looked like they were swaying in the wind.
"Cui Liao, why don't you dig trenches when setting up camp? What are these barbed wires outside?"
"Military gate, digging trenches is not conducive to the rapid movement of carriages. When the carriages want to leave, the trenches need to be filled. These iron wires are called barbed wire. Enemies will be caught when they approach, and the wires sway in the wind, making it difficult to climb. It can effectively block Infantry and cavalry." Dong Jishu was also a veteran, and this was the first time he saw such a thing.
He hinted that this should be Ding Yuanbo's strategy. This car camp was completely built by that person. From weapons, training to tactics, they are all the work of that person.
Zhou Yuji is just Xiao Gui and Cao Sui. Entering the camp, he found that even though it was just a temporary camp, the roads inside were crisscrossed and the planning was very clear and rigorous, with different areas having different functions.
The biggest feeling is that this camp area is very clean. There is no mess like the usual army encampments.
There were no traces of open defecation. He soon discovered that there were many temporary toilets planned in the camp.
After visiting the camp, Dong Jishu felt that he had gained a lot. Dingyuanbo Camping indeed claimed to be a system. It was already past four in the afternoon.
The army is about to eat. Zhou Yuji invited Dong Jishu, Zuo Liangyu, Hu Dawei, Meng Ruhu and others to enter the big tent for a banquet.
Dong Jishu said: "I have long heard that Uncle Dingyuan's men have the best food. Today I want to visit the Huotou Army. I wonder if it is possible."
"Anyone who is interested in the military gate can take a look. The general will take a few adults to take a look." They came to the back of the camp, where five vehicles were parked, and the Huotou Army of more than fifty people was preparing dinner. .
Dong Jishu and others were surprised that one general banner could provide meals for 14,000 people.
"Please look at the military gate. This is a cooking cart. These four-wheeled carriages are loaded with cooking pots, rice pots, steamers, and various human-powered mechanical kitchen utensils. The cooking is fast and delicious. Guaranteed to the soldiers You can also eat hot food in the wild." Zhou Yuji introduced.
Dong Jishu saw several gang leaders pouring the entire bag of flour into a stainless steel bucket, and then adding several buckets of water.
Looking at Huotoujun's calculations, it seems that there is a fixed ratio of noodles and water. They then shook the handle and stirred, and the dough was quickly mixed.
Then the noodles were put into another machine, and two strong men shook the handle and went through several gear changes.
The noodles came out directly. Each foot long piece is cut off with a knife and dropped directly into the large pot for cooking noodles.
Just started cooking noodles. Under the cauldron, firewood such as dried branches collected was burned. In another large pot, the leader poured two kilograms of oil from a small tinplate bucket, then put in the chopped fat, poured in twenty kilograms of rhubarb paste, stir-fried with a shovel, and poured it in again. Add pots of chopped green onions and wild vegetables, add water, and soon a large pot of sauteed rice is ready.
Dong Jishu and the others were stunned by the speed. This is so convenient. On the other side, the Huotou Army from Xinghe Tuanlian was cooking. They poured a fifty-pound bag of rice into the pot, then added water without washing it. After stirring it with a shovel, they directly covered the lid and started the fire.
This is making rice. In the large pot next to it, fatty meat and watery dried vegetables are stewed. Because of the added spices, bursts of fragrance waft out.
Looking at Hu Dawei, they all swallowed their saliva. The food these people eat is so good that the soldiers even have meat to eat.
