"It is a good thing to invite military strategists from all dynasties into the military mansion, to be respected by the world and to pass down their fame to the world. I am about to go with my master."
Dong Zhongshu looked at Huo Qubing. He agreed so readily, but he still felt something was wrong.
After leaving the main hall of the Guard's Office, passing through the main entrance of Weiyang Palace, they soon arrived outside the emperor's study.
The chamberlain Dong Xu came over and said to Huo Qubing in a low voice: "Huo Hou asked someone to beat Lord Zhaoping?"
"Your Majesty is here to cause trouble." Huo Qubing didn't take it seriously at all.
"Princess Longlu fainted from crying twice in front of His Majesty."
Dong Xu passed the news in the middle: "We also brought the eldest princess here. We had some trouble yesterday and she just left today."
Huo Qubing expressed that he understood, and Dong Xu's message was partly the emperor's intention, and it was more or less intended to warn him to restrain himself.
Huo Qubing and Dong Zhongshu entered the study. Fan Xi and Zhou Ping were both present.
There was also an old man with a round face and squinted eyes, who was Xu Shan, who was the Da Nong Order at that time.
During Emperor Wu's period, most of the large-scale agricultural orders were held by wealthy merchants because they knew how to run the business.
Huo Qubing had always suspected that the person behind the scenes who had instructed Zhuo Huai to come to him was Xu Shan, the great peasant order, but there was no evidence.
Behind Xu Shan there is another young man, twenty-seven or eighty years old, with a thin body and lively and shrewd eyes. He is Sang Hongyang, the current captain of Zhisu.
This monarch is also famous in history. A few years later, he will take over the Da Nong Order and be in charge of the finance and taxation of the Han Dynasty.
He was also a member of the emperor's servants, and was an old acquaintance of Huo Qubing.
Seeing Huo Qubing come in, Sang Hongyang showed a kind smile and nodded slightly.
Huo Qubing glanced at Fan Xi and Zhou Ping. Seeing him come in, the two of them seemed to be in high spirits.
To this day, Fan Xian, Zhou Ping, has regarded Huo Qubing as a 'political opponent' and treated him with caution.
The battle array that Master Dong put up was not small. It seemed that he had made full preparations for the military palace and even recruited helpers to assist... Huo Qubing thought.
He was now the doctor's order, and in the absence of Wei Qing, he was the number one in the military position. He came to the emperor's right side and took a seat. Opposite him was Dong Zhongshu, Liu Che's illustrious wife who was sitting next to him.
The next leader is Zhou Ping, the imperial censor, and Xu Shan, the great agricultural magistrate.
After Xu Shan's death, there was no independent seat, and Sang Hongyang was the one accompanying him.
There are incense sticks burning in the round-belly copper stove near the window of the study room, and green smoke curls up.
Liu Che was reviewing the memorial. He lowered his head and said nothing. Everyone also said nothing.
Huo Qubing took out an ancient scroll from somewhere, which was Han Xin's Military Book, and he lowered his head to read it.
After a while, Liu Che put down the memorial and glanced at everyone: "Master, are you here for the military affairs?"
Huo Qubing had previously returned the Bingfu Slip to Liu Che. When the emperor spoke, he took it out and placed it in front of him.
Dong Zhongshu held the ceremony and said: "It is for the sake of the Military Mansion Slips that the veteran proposed and personally made the Bingfu Slips. He hopes to invite military strategists of all generations to join the Military Mansion, praise his name through the ages, and pass it on from generation to generation."
When it came to the main topic, Fan Xie, Zhou Ping all straightened their backs in unison. As soon as Huo Qubing raised his voice to object, they would all attack him in groups.
In this matter, we must suppress the military strategists and act according to the wishes of Confucianism.
"When the Champion Marquis gave me the Bingfu Slips before, he said it was a good thing and was deeply touched by the master's painstaking efforts." Liu Che said.
Everyone was startled, this beginning was different from what they expected.
Huo Qubing said: "I advise your majesty to set up a military palace in the suburbs of Chang'an City. Not only will we invite sages from the military strategists, but also every time we are in war, the soldiers who fight with foreigners will throw their heads and shed their blood, leaving behind There are thousands of bones underneath.
The world only knows the generals but not the soldiers who sacrificed their lives for the country. We might as well erect monuments for them and share their offerings with military strategists of all generations. "
Fan Xi was stunned again, turned to look at Zhou Ping, and found a look of surprise in Zhou Ping's eyes.
Throwing your head and blood, sacrificing your life for the country... Sang Hongyang on the side silently savored these fresh but thought-provoking words.
"The Champion Marquis gave me some advice before, saying that generals are the commanders of war, but the people and even national strength are the foundation. I think this is a great idea.
Erecting a monument for the soldiers can boost the morale of our Han army and is also an act passed down from generation to generation. "Liu Che's voice was loud and loud.
"In the past dynasties, which generals can join the military mansion, it is necessary to invite hundreds of officials in the court to jointly draw up a list from multiple aspects. The list will be formed first. Then the final decision will be made by Your Majesty, the military strategists, and the Master."
Huo Qubing and Liu Che said something to each other. Dong Zhongshu was the first to understand. Suddenly he felt short of breath and touched his chest.
Huo Qubing did help him promote Bingfu Jian, but he seemed to have helped a little too hard, changing his original intention beyond recognition.
Please ask the civil and military officials of the Manchu Dynasty to jointly negotiate, and the military strategists and His Majesty will be responsible for making the final decision. The nature of this has changed.
Dong Zhongshu felt that it was not a big deal for him, and Huo Qubing's words made it difficult for him to refuse.
Liu Che was invited to discuss the matter. Dong Zhongshu wanted to say something, but Huo Qubing said it first.
If he objects, it means he disagrees with Liu Che making the final decision.
This... Shuzi is really annoying.
Huo Qubing could see through Dong Zhongshu's intentions, and Dong Zhongshu could also see through Huo Qubing's intentions.
Not only did he agree to invite military strategists to the military mansion, but he also expanded the scale and invited more basic subordinates to the military mansion to inspire the entire army.
Dong Zhongshu was going to use it to persuade Liu Che, but Huo Qubing said it first.
Master Dong's initial wish was for Bai Yu to directly present the Bingfu Slip to the emperor, so that the military strategists would not have a chance to react.
He then took advantage of the trend and made the decision with the emperor as the main one, and got Liu Che to endorse it.
In addition to letting Confucians take charge of the process, there is a second step, which is to promote the military government and then promote Confucianism to form a cultural context in various places. It is also similar to the military government, and the Confucian sages are established.
The old master's selfish intention is that he himself is prepared to enter it, enjoy the worship of all people, and gain an opportunity to cross the master realm and attack the semi-saint.
At that time, the two branches of military and Confucianism coexisted, but Confucianism controlled the cultural context, assisted the government and the court, and used the military strategist for its purpose.
If the military strategist is regarded as a sword with cold light, the emperor is the one who uses the sword, and the Confucian is the one who holds the sword.
This is in line with the great rise of Confucianism promoted by Dong Zhongshu. "The great source of Tao comes from heaven", and nature and human affairs are all controlled by heaven's destiny. The centralized rule of Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty was further consolidated, and the thoughts led by Confucianism were perfectly unified.
He did not want to exclude military strategists, but to put military strategists under Confucianism and use them as a tool to defend against external enemies.
Huo Qubing chose to support the military government because he knew that Dong Zhongshu catered to the emperor's will and centralized power, and there was nothing that could be done to stop it.
Then change it to another way, push it in a direction that is more suitable for you, and change it.
The Confucian Three Cardinal Principles and Five Constant Principles, which educate and enlighten the people, cannot be blocked and can only be pushed along with the current.
Dong Zhongshu wanted to further lay the foundation for solemn Confucianism, and military strategists also joined in to divide the benefits.
However, Dong Zhongshu took the initiative to promote the military palace and was fully prepared in advance. Some things cannot be replaced by others. Although Huo Qubing's proposal further expanded the scale of the military palace and erected monuments for the fallen troops to be passed down to future generations, it was not beyond the scope of Dong Zhongshu's plan.
He secretly lamented Huo Qubing's quick reaction and quickly changed his plan to be more beneficial to the military. Besides, he could accept it calmly:
"Then just do what the champion said. I think so too."
Huo Qubing recovered and had some free time: "Master wants to govern the country with Confucianism and educate the people wisely. The military strategist is in charge of fighting and defending the enemy from outside. I just hope that it will not develop into using Confucianism to harm the country and suppress the military strategists and even other sects with all their strength, emphasizing literature but not martial arts. It is difficult to be weak. On the contrary, it will become a disaster for the country."
Dong Zhongshu smiled and said: "How can opening up people's wisdom through Confucianism make the country weak?"
You haven't seen how distorted Confucianism has become in later generations... Huo Qubing thought to himself.
He was not prepared to argue further in this regard. Since his goal had been achieved, he stood up and resigned.
Regarding the specific details of inviting military strategists to join the military mansion, Dong Zhongshu will be busy first, and the rest will be decided later.
When Huo Qubing stood up, he suddenly felt a dark shadow flash in front of him. He raised his hand to catch it, but Emperor Liu Che threw angrily at him a bamboo slip: "You must be careful in your words and deeds. I have sent all your slips to me." , next time something like this happens again, you will be severely punished."
Huo Qubing lowered his head and took a look. He was from the lineage of Marquis Ruyin, that is, Princess Longlu was looking for him.
It is said that he beat the clan members and was lawless, causing the leg of Chen Ji, the son of Ruyin Marquis, to be disabled.
Liu Che hit him with the slip, which was considered a punishment. As an emperor, what's the etiquette of having to personally interrogate a clan member's leg being broken?
"I will be more careful next time." Huo Qubing bowed.
Liu Che almost laughed angrily, but he should pay attention next time, and next time?
"Don't leave yet. I have clear rewards and punishments. The Huns invade the border. You plan to defeat the enemy and annihilate all the invading Huns. I will give you a mansion in the south of the city. Go and get it."
Should I say the famous saying that the Xiongnu have not been exterminated and have no home to live in... Huo Qubing thought to himself, and then said: "I already have three houses, which is enough to live in. Someone just came to play for me. I am scared and I dare not lead your majesty." reward."
Are you scared? Dong Zhongshu rolled his eyes.
Fan Xi coughed slightly.
Zhou Ping thought to himself that you are really scared...so scared that you can't tell it at all.
Huo Qubing exited the imperial study.
Dong Zhongshu and others were left behind to continue discussing the affairs of the Bingfu Jian.
He returned to the guard hall, and while handling military affairs, he took out Han Xin's military book again and looked at it.
Han Xin once left three articles on the Art of War, which have been lost to later generations, but in this era they were completely stored in Shiqu Pavilion, and the one in Huo Qubing's hands is the one in hand.
The three chapters are the Yongjiang chapter, the Yongdi chapter, and the Yongji chapter.
Explain how generals lead troops, how to prepare for battle based on terrain, and how to make strategies.
Huo Qubing has been thinking about one thing for many years. In addition to fighting against foreign enemies, what else should he do?
Where is the foundation of a strong army?
It is obviously the wisdom of the people and a spirit of self-improvement passed down from generation to generation. Daring to fight when encountering the enemy and fighting in battle are the foundation of a strong army.
However, in order to consolidate the imperial rule and open up the people's wisdom at the level of strengthening the army, in a sense, it is opposed to the imperial power and cannot be reconciled.
The best solution that Huo Qubing can think of at present is to take advantage of others' strength. Since the rise of Confucianism is difficult to stop, then take part in it.
He wanted to first add the art of war teaching in Taixue.
That is to say, the earliest military academy was established to standardize the military selection of future generations and select outstanding military talents. If this military inheritance can be maintained as much as possible, something more can be left for future generations.
The longer you live in this era, the more you feel trapped in it. Even if you have the most powerful troops in the world, there are still limits to what you can do.
Just do your best.
Another day passed while Huo Qubing was dealing with military affairs.
Near evening, he got up and left the main hall of the Guards, stopping his entourage from following him, intending to stroll back home on his own.
When leaving the palace, a car drove nearby. Liu Qing poked his pretty face out of the car and immediately got out, with a full heart full of rhythm.
She came to present the formation map of the Five Armies, but her dress surprised Huo Qubing: "Princess, what are you doing in this dress?"
(End of chapter)
