Huang Qiong originally didn't want to comment on the performance of these people. After all, the Eight Imperial Forest Armies were all the emperor's own troops, and they were all under the control of the Palace Front Division. I'm afraid if I talk too much, some people may feel embarrassed. At this moment, give yourself some unnecessary trouble. Coupled with the ancestral system of Da Qi, the prince was not allowed to interfere in military affairs unless he was ordered to do so. Don't be optimistic about the ancestral system, not many have been inherited until now.
But this rule has been an iron law that no one can touch since the founding of the country. Even the dim emperor strictly enforced this rule. Almost no prince who violated this taboo had a good ending. Huang Qiong would definitely not have committed this taboo if it hadn't been for an unbearable situation.
But these people insisted on following him and King Yong today. Huang Qiong really didn't want to go out with such a group of showmen and cause trouble for him. I am even more afraid of the harm these soldiers will bring to the people if they go out and disturb the people. Therefore, today Huang Qiong broke a taboo and said something that he had been restraining.
When Huang Qiong said these words, although his tone was very calm, there was not even a trace of waves. But the stimulation to these sergeants was far stronger than what King Yong had said before. Although these soldiers were in the Royal Forest Army, which had been without war all year round, their duty all day long was to protect the capital and the palace. In other words, apart from patrolling and standing guard, they did not have any major errands.
But no matter what, just as Huang Qiong said, after all, the Yulin Army is also a regular economic army, and it is also the emperor's personal army. Among these people, most of them still have blood and heroic spirit. The pride in his chest as one of the emperor's personal soldiers is even more filling.
Although Huang Qiong's tone was calm when he said these words, the meaning behind his words was to arouse the blood in the chests of these soldiers who still had fighting spirit in their bones. Not to mention those who were selected, they immediately adjusted their clothes as required in the shortest possible time.
Even those who were not selected stood upright in front of Huang Qiong. These one hundred cavalrymen, who were originally sloppy, frivolous, and even some arrogant and domineering due to the comfortable life in the capital, were inspired by Huang Qiong's few words to become somewhat murderous.
Seeing that these people were stimulated by his words, they were finally able to take care of themselves like a person. Huang Qiongcai nodded with satisfaction and set off with the chosen one with a wave of his hand. And behind them, those soldiers stood upright. They watched until Huang Qiong and his party had disappeared, and then under the leadership of the two captains, they got on their horses and returned to the capital.
However, on the way back to the capital, the remaining cavalrymen held their chests and heads high even if they were riding on their horses. He didn't put down the spear in his hand all the way, and his movements were even more standard than those of the four major battalions. The posture didn't look like a guardian spirit returning, but rather like a group of heroes returning triumphantly from a victorious battle.
When these eighty cavalry returned to the capital, their momentum was almost completely different from before they set off. It actually made the friendly forces staying in the capital feel extremely curious. Still not knowing what happened to these people and why such a big change had occurred, the garrison commander at the east gate of the capital quickly reported the situation of these people to the Dianqian Division in charge of the Royal Forest Army.
Ask these imperial guards whether in addition to protecting the souls, the front office has also assigned other tasks. Why is it that this cavalry of only eighty men has a faint murderous aura on them? Serving as the garrison of the capital, this Dutong's subordinates are naturally members of the Royal Forest Army system. This Dutong was too familiar with the virtues of his bird soldiers.
The front department commander received a report from the garrison commander, and several front department commanders also had no idea what was going on. According to the emperor's request, the imperial guards must report all matters, big or small, as soon as possible, and the palace chief can only report the matter to the emperor.
After receiving the report from the Palace Chief, the emperor was also a little confused. After summoning the two teams to inquire clearly, the emperor remained silent for a long time when he learned what Huang Qiong said to the imperial guards. Even if there is no statement, no evaluation is given. He didn't even get angry because Huang Qiong and Yong Wang went to visit Songshan Mountain in the middle of the trip.
Although the emperor didn't speak, the other commanders who were also in the Wende Hall were very dissatisfied with Huang Qiong's words. It's been less than a year since you left the palace, and you may not even know what's going on in other military affairs. Before leaving the palace, the prince, who probably didn't even know what the soldiers looked like, had what qualifications did he have to dictate here?
The Eight Imperial Guards are indeed the emperor's personal troops, but all fools know that these Imperial Guards are responsible for the daily defense of the capital, serving as palace guards and serving the palace during various important ceremonies. At most, when the emperor travels, he just follows the retinue and stays in the guard. On weekdays, the training items are customized.
The Eighth Yulin Army is not a war army in itself. As long as the enemy troops did not reach the capital, it could even be said that they did not reach the palace. Even if the world is in turmoil, who can afford to send these emperor's own troops to the battlefield? If you, a prince, don't sit back and enjoy your glory and wealth, why are you eating carrots and worrying about it?
These commanders with noble backgrounds in the front department were extremely dissatisfied with Huang Qiong's words. Because in their view, the King of England's words clearly meant something else. They were accused in a disguised way of being in high positions but not in the right positions, and not doing their job well enough to train soldiers.
Among them, Jiaxing Bo Gao Peishan, the commander of the Sima Army in front of the palace, was the most dissatisfied, because Huang Qiong said these words to the cavalry. As the commander of the Sima Army in front of the palace, he was also in charge of all the cavalry in the Eighth Army of the Royal Forest. Huang Qiong's words almost slapped him directly in the face.
His ancestor was the one with the highest title among the descendants of the founding heroes in front of the palace. After his death, he was posthumously named a county king. Although the title reached him, it had already been reduced to an earl. But in terms of age and seniority, he is the tallest among the descendants of the heroes in front of the palace. Therefore, this man is somewhat reliant on his old age.
Seeing the emperor's silence, Uncle Gao said directly: "Your Majesty, are the words of the King of England a bit too much? According to Emperor Taizong's custom, the prince must not interfere with the Nine Ministers or interfere in military affairs unless he is under the holy order. Now the British Not only did the king go to Songshan Mountain with King Yong without permission during the queen's funeral, but he also interfered in military affairs without permission, which not only violated the ancestral system."
"On weekdays, the main duties of the Eighth Army of the Royal Forest are to serve as the garrison of the capital and the palace guards. They are not a fighting force like the Four Battalions. The training subjects are naturally different from those of the Four Battalions. In this regard, the Emperor should be It’s clear, and the King of England should also understand. Now I don’t know what the King of England’s unfounded accusations were, and what his intentions were.”
Regarding the Jiaxing Bo's words, the emperor waved his hands and said: "Ajiu's words are just a few opinions, and they do not interfere with military affairs. And I don't think these words of his are bad words. .Although it is a little hard for you to accept, I think good medicine tastes bitter."
"Ajiu is right. Although the duty of the Eight Imperial Forest Army is not to be a war army, as our generals of Da Qi, they still have to have the bloodiness. Besides, as the emperor's personal army, the Eight Imperial Forest Army has a status of Above the ordinary armies, we must set an example for the armies. This is what the emperor's own army should do."
""Sima Fa" says that no matter how big a country is, it will perish if it likes war; no matter how peaceful the world is, if it forgets war, it will be in danger. The ancients knew this truth. You are all descendants of the founding heroes, and you are all from a family of military generals. This truth is also true. How could you not know? Tell me, is the world really at peace now? Is it really time to let your horse go to Nanshan?"
"If one day, I really need to lead a military expedition, will I take the Eight Imperial Forest Army with me to the expedition, or will I just stay in the capital and look after the house? I think Ah Jiu is right. The Eight Imperial Forest Army is indeed in peace now. For a long time, I have forgotten my duty. Ah Jiu, this is just a wake-up call for them, or you."
"I think that from now on, the Eighth Army of the Royal Forest should also participate in the rotation of the frontier army like the four battalions. The time spent in the capital is too long, and there is no delay in promotion. They have almost become young masters one by one. As the saying goes : These people cannot be made into anything if they are not polished. It is time for these people to hone and hone. You go back and think about it carefully, and come up with a charter first."
At this point, the emperor stopped what the other commanders wanted to say: "Take out the charter, discuss it with the Ministry of War and the Privy Council first, listen to their opinions, and then give me an explanation. Okay, I'm a little tired these days, so please kneel down first."
Seeing the emperor's resolute attitude, the palace officials did not dare to say anything, so they could only shake their heads and smile bitterly before retreating. In fact, the emperor's request to lead the Eighth Army of the Royal Guards and participate in the arguments of the frontier army was like a bolt from the blue to these founding heroes and nobles of the dynasty who were in charge of the front office of the palace.
The reason is very simple. The Eighth Army of the Royal Forest is the emperor's personal army, unlike the four major battalions that need to rotate regularly with the border troops. On weekdays, he only has to be responsible for the defense of the capital and the palace guards. There is no chance of going to the battlefield. The place itself is located in the bustling capital city.
Moreover, as a member of the Emperor's personal army, not only was his salary always generous, but his promotion rate was also not slow. Compared with the frontier troops in the north and northwest regions, the four major battalions of troops and horses have to go out of Beijing to fight whenever there is a war. The Eighth Army of the Imperial Forest is simply like paradise. Don’t live your life too comfortably.
Therefore, the Eighth Army of the Imperial Forest has always been the first choice for children from aristocratic military families. There are even many noble descendants who cannot inherit the titles passed down from their ancestors because they are not the eldest son, and they have found various ways to serve in the Eight Imperial Forest Army. In the minds of these people, they could receive the highest salary in the Qi Dynasty without risking going to the battlefield.
As long as the emperor, the prince, and even the princes in Beijing are well served, the Eighth Army of the Royal Forest will not delay their promotion, and it will be like a comfortable home. This time the emperor actually wanted to involve the Eight Imperial Forest Army in the rotation with the border troops. This undoubtedly caused the painstaking arrangements of these noble disciples to come to naught in the blink of an eye.
Not only do these capital commanders, deputy capital commanders, and descendants of the commanders have the risk of being sent to the battlefield at any time. It also put a large number of children from aristocratic families in danger. The fathers or uncles of these people are all in important positions now. If this attitude is really implemented, I am afraid that I will offend a large number of people this time.
After leaving the palace, these people stared at each other, and some didn't know what to do. Even though they are all descendants of the founding heroes, they themselves come from a family of military generals. But the bravery spirit left by our ancestors has completely disappeared under the passage of more than a hundred years of peace.
