"Dad!" Prince Liu Yang entered the palace and bowed in salute.
Emperor Liu seemed to prefer to lie down more and more, reclining on a comfortable soft chair. The beautiful palace lady massaged his legs with her soft little hands, and read a volume of "General Classification of Kaibao" in her hand.
Hearing the sound, he put down the book, turned his attention to Liu Yang, showed a gentle smile on his face, put his finger out and said: "Sit down!"
"yes!"
When Liu Yang came here, he was not wearing regular clothes, but was dressed in military uniform. He looked heroic against the golden helmet, bright armor and mysterious robe. Of course, what Liu Yang showed was more of a noble and majestic temperament. This time, he was ordered to review the restoration work of the imperial guards in the capital. He then dismounted the troops and returned after reviewing the troops.
"Stand back!" Emperor Liu waved his hand towards Gong E, crossed his legs, and asked Liu Yang, "How is the situation with the Forbidden Army?"
When asked, Liu Yang remained respectful and modest, and responded: "Everything has returned to normal. Foreign troops have been transferred to Beijing to recharge, and the vacancies in each army have been filled. Under the arrangements of the generals of each army, daily training is carried out in a calm and orderly manner. The morale of the military is stable and morale is high. Most of the soldiers who have returned from the expedition have recovered from the fatigue of the Northern Expedition..."
"It's been such a long time, and if I can't recover, I will have to hold the generals accountable!" Emperor Liu said lightly.
These words made Liu Yang's expression froze, and he smiled and said: "According to my observation, the generals are still very responsible and have not slacked off, especially the new border generals who have been transferred to the Imperial Army. They have rich experience in leading troops and are able to manage the troops well." , worthy of encouragement and praise!”
After this round of reorganization, the Han Forbidden Army also underwent tremendous changes, which were mainly reflected in the replacement of personnel. From top to bottom, nearly half of the senior generals were sent to other places, and they were replaced by outstanding generals from various places. , there were tens of thousands of forbidden troops in Liaodong Tun for training, and the cavalry infantry casualties in the Northern Expedition were also recruited from the north and south to supplement the troops. At the same time, a large number of meritorious officers with junior qualifications were also promoted and assumed more important responsibilities.
In this way, another update of the Forbidden Army was completed. The significance may not be as significant as it was in the early years. After all, the imperial court's control over the army is still very firm to this day. It is just a measure to continue to deepen its influence and control. Of course, the army should not be a stagnant water and needs flowing vitality.
"There should be more faces in the army!" Emperor Liu said with emotion.
Liu Yang had some difficulty understanding Emperor Liu's mood. He sighed and could only say: "This also shows that the talent in the Han army has exploded. More and more up-and-comers are rising up to serve the country and be loyal to the Han! The Han army is still The first-class powerful army, powerful in the world, looking down on all directions..."
"Okay! Okay!" Emperor Liu waved his hands repeatedly and smiled at Liu Yang: "You are speaking these words more and more smoothly!"
Liu Yang looked awkward and smiled: "I just felt it!"
"Between you and me, father and son, there is no need for such polite compliments!" Emperor Liu shook his head, pondered for a while, and said, "It may have been a long time since I visited the army!"
"If you deign to go on a tour, you will definitely boost morale!" Liu Yang heard the emotion in Emperor Liu's tone and said immediately.
"Before you know it, March is already halfway over!" Emperor Liu became very interested, sat up, and said, "I'm going to go hunting! I've been told to pick out the best from the troops stationed in Beijing and accompany them to hunt, compete, and debate. Let’s see with our own eyes the results of their training!”
"Yes!" Liu Yang responded: "Where do you want to go hunting?"
"There's no need to go far! Just go to the northern suburbs, at the foot of Mang Mountain!" Emperor Liu said, clicking his tongue: "As for hunting, it has to be in the northern pastures, wilderness and deep forests, where you can gallop!"
Hunting is just a way to get close to the soldiers and show the power of the king. Speaking of which, even Emperor Liu himself felt that he had changed. In the past twenty years, army construction has always been the focus of his work. Control of the army always comes first, and the loyalty of soldiers has always been focus on.
At that time, Emperor Liu knew no one in the army, especially the Forbidden Army, which was the core military force of the Han Dynasty. From the generals to the princes and military envoys, he didn't know anyone. He communicated with them frequently, and most of the camp generals had impressions. , some people can still name them.
But now, the three yamen and all the troops are below the level, and those who can be remembered by Emperor Liu are already very rare... This is probably the most obvious difference between the past and the present.
After thinking for a while, Emperor Liu asked Liu Yang: "In recent years, there have been many officials and generals who have come forward to ask for military examinations to recruit military talents. I have never agreed because I have always believed that generals are produced by fighting and need battlefields." Grinding is not a competition of skills, it is just a matter of trying your strength."
"Are you planning to restart the martial arts competition?" Liu Yang asked immediately after hearing the song and knowing its elegant meaning.
Emperor Liu nodded: "In the past, the world was in chaos and wars were frequent. The Han Dynasty also had no shortage of wars, and the army did train a large number of outstanding generals. But now, the world is increasingly peaceful, and even the northern Liao Kingdom was defeated by the Han Dynasty.
From now on, I dare not say that everything will be peaceful, but the overall situation in the country is still tending to be stable. In a peaceful era, we need to think more about how to train the military talents and generals of the Han Dynasty!
Maybe I was too stubborn in the past. This idea really needs to be changed. At least when it comes to the same promotion path as the Han soldiers and warriors, martial arts may not be a bad choice!
I previously established Fengchen Camp to select young elites and train officers for the army. Unfortunately, it has never been customized. Maybe I should give these people a chance to gain fame! "
After hearing what Emperor Liu said, Liu Yang thought for a while and then said: "The great Han Dynasty should have both civil and military examinations. In this way, yin and yang complement each other, and both civil and military examinations are emphasized!"
"You need to discuss this matter with the ministers of the Political Affairs Hall, the Privy Council, and the Ministry of War, and come up with a charter first!" Emperor Liu ordered: "Military affairs are different from civil affairs, and they cannot be the same. They must be based on the long term. It can continue, but I don’t want it to become a mere formality in the future.
What I want to select are real military talents. I not only come up with an assessment and selection system, but also consider how to manage and train them after the selection is successful. This is the most important thing!
The system of studying for civil examinations and political studies has been implemented for many years, and it has matured and can be imitated! "
After Liu Yang heard this, he silently kept Emperor Liu's thoughts and spirit in mind regarding the martial arts matters, and then he clasped his hands and said, "Yes!"
Looking at his prince, Emperor Liu's attitude was extremely cordial. Speaking of Liu Yang, what satisfied him the most was his calm character. Although he was a little slow, he was not pedantic or impatient. Being impatient and being able to stabilize everything is also a very valuable quality.
"Also, I thought carefully about the scientific examination, and I still can't delay it!" Emperor Liu said again: "The Northern Expedition certainly affects all aspects, especially the northern roads in the Central Plains, but this is not a reason to delay the scientific examination. , we can’t just shelve it if we want to recruit talents for the country!”
Because of the Northern Expedition last year, the imperial court focused mainly on matters related to the war, which resulted in the delay in the normal imperial examinations in the north. According to the three-year examination system, this spring was supposed to be the gathering of scholars from all over the country in Beijing. Due to lack of preparation for the competitive exam, the central government made a decision to postpone it for one year and move the exam to the tenth year of Kaibao.
"If Dad wants to start the National Higher Education Examination again, I'm afraid that things will be rushed and difficult to do properly! Furthermore, the Central Committee has already made a decision, and you have approved it before. If you want to change the course, do you want to discuss it with the ministers of the Political Affairs Hall first?" Liu Yang said again After thinking about it, he responded.
Seeing his cautious look, Emperor Liu smiled and said: "In addition to regular examinations, there are also Enke examinations for imperial examinations. If Changju can't keep up, then Enke will be issued and imperial edicts will be issued until autumn." Well, there are still a few months to go, and the imperial court has already recovered, and the center and localities are fully prepared!
In the early years, most of the court's scientific examinations and talent selection were carried out through Kaienke. Even the prime minister Wang Pu also entered the official position through this method! "
Liu Yang suddenly understood and said respectfully: "Dad has given me this great kindness. The talented people in the world should smile with joy and be grateful..."
