The clear lake water is rippling under the influence of the autumn wind. The cold lake light reflects on the vicissitudes of Emperor Liu's face. His slightly tired eyes look at the ships moored in the distance, and his thoughts seem to follow the Han navy. The development has spread beyond Kyushu.
Following Emperor Liu, in addition to Yan Tuo, there was also a tall, stern-faced middle-aged man, Yong'an Bo Gaoqiong, who was the commander-in-chief of the Longqi Army at the time.
In recent years, with the reform of the military system of the Han Dynasty, Yang Ye was also sent to various borders by Emperor Liu to be responsible for the adjustment and arrangement of border defenses in various places. The position of palace commander, "the first commander of the Han Dynasty", became vacant.
However, what was different from the past was that Emperor Liu did not pick someone to fill the position, but left it vacant. Not only the palace commander, but also the palace commander. Tian Chongjin and Liu Tinghan resigned one after another.
Up to now, the Imperial Palace Division and the Guard Division, two highly respected and famous imperial commanding agencies in the history of the early Han Dynasty, have gradually lost their jurisdiction. The deputy capital commanders, horse and infantry commanders, and capital commanders Senior military positions such as Marquis of Yu were gradually reduced to empty titles.
At the same time, the military command power originally concentrated in the two divisions will continue to be decentralized, and the subordinate armies will be directly responsible. Officials originally belonging to the two divisions are also scattered among the Privy Council, the Ministry of War and the various armies.
Of course, the Palace Front and Guard Offices were not completely abolished. The organization was still retained, and some staff were retained to maintain operations. However, most of their functions were lost. These two departments gradually became the names for the organizational division of the subordinate Imperial Army.
As for the Inspection Department, one of the three yamen, there have also been earth-shaking changes. However, instead of being reduced or abolished, this organization has been enriched and improved. Of course, this also represents a change in its functions, and it has gradually become worthy of its name, becoming an inspection yamen. , focusing on public security affairs.
However, the Inspection Department has also become a department that bureaucrats and generals are keen on, and the Inspection Department is also one of the most eye-catching and powerful departments in the Central Department. Today's inspection envoy is Zhang Yongde, Marquis of Yangyi.
These adjustments to the Forbidden Army are obviously another measure to strengthen the court's control over the Forbidden Army. The Privy Council is already responsible for national military and political affairs, and the power to mobilize the Forbidden Army is firmly in its hands. From then on, the Privy Council has been in charge of military mobilization. In terms of arrangement, they no longer need to be restricted by the three yamen. They can directly issue orders to the subordinate Ma Bujun to achieve vertical management.
But in the same way, the power of the Privy Council has also been greatly strengthened. Considering this aspect, Emperor Liu also initiated changes in the Privy Council. In other words, it is not a reform, but only further refines the division of its functions, powers and responsibilities. In the Privy Council, In addition, four additional privy envoys were added to take charge of the Forbidden Army, the north, the south and naval affairs.
Everything is still based on checks and balances. Former Privy Councilor Cao Bin also resigned from his post after eight years in office and was replaced by Liu Tinghan. The changes at the top will not have a big impact on the subordinate armies, except that there is one less intermediate link in accepting military orders.
Perhaps the greatest influence is on the Longqi Army. The army started by Emperor Liu has always been the strongest army of the Han Dynasty, and now Gao Qiong, as the commander-in-chief of the Longqi Army, has naturally become the leader of the generals.
"Gao Qing, if I remember correctly, your eldest son Jixun is training in the Jinmingchi Navy!" Emperor Liu raised his hand and asked softly.
"Your Majesty, that's right!" Gao Qiong replied respectfully.
He smiled slightly, with a little curiosity in his tone: "You are a land general who is good at riding and shooting, but your heir wants to develop into the navy. This means advancing both land and water, and developing in a balanced way!"
Seeing that Emperor Liu was in a good mood, Gao Qiong's stern face also showed a smile: "Quinzi is young and frivolous. When the former saw that Guo Liangping was awarded the title of Zhiyuan Bo for his meritorious service, he also said that he would join the navy and go to sea to make achievements! I saw that his ambition was very strong, It was not impulsive, so there was no stopping it. Whether in the Forbidden Army, the Frontier Army or the Navy, they were all serving the Han Dynasty and being loyal to His Majesty..."
"Very good! What a general! I think Jixun will have great potential in the future!" Emperor Liu chuckled.
How could Gao Qiong not feel happy when he saw the emperor praising his son? However, he still said humbly as usual: "Your Majesty's compliments. If the dog knows about it, he will definitely be inspired. If he doesn't make contributions to the Han Dynasty, he will not be able to return to the capital." Got it!"
"Let him try to conquer Srivijaya! Although the navy's warships are huge and sharp, they can't sail to the shore. To teach the barbarians who are not convinced by the king, we have to rely on the strong bows of the big men. Crossbows and elite soldiers!" Emperor Liu said. The navy's combat plan against Srivijaya naturally received Emperor Liu's approval.
"Your Majesty, don't you dare disobey your orders!" Gao Qiong said seriously.
After looking at Gao Qiong, Emperor Liu crossed his arms over his chest, patted the bamboo joints on his legs gently, and asked, "How has Gao Qiong been studying lately?"
Upon hearing this, Gao Qiong's stern face showed a rare hint of embarrassment. In the past, among the senior generals of the Han Dynasty, there were many illiterate and illiterate people. But now, the most famous ones are probably Only Gao Qiong is left.
Lowering his head slightly to hide his embarrassment, Gao Qiong replied in a low voice: "Your Majesty, I can now read military orders and official documents normally. As for writing, I still need the help of my staff. If I are asked to write poems and articles, then It’s beyond my power!”
Seeing that he was a little nervous, Emperor Liu smiled softly: "It's good if you make progress! In the past, Gao Qing was illiterate and was good at running the army. Now he can read official documents. With you leading the Longqi Army, I feel more at ease." !”
"Thank you for your trust, Your Majesty!" Gao Qiong breathed a sigh of relief.
"However!" Emperor Liu changed the topic and said with a slightly solemn tone: "If you only want to be a general and lead ten or twenty thousand soldiers, that is enough. If you have higher pursuits, it will be slightly insufficient. Just think about it, I If you are asked to manage the Privy Council, how can you convince the public?"
Hearing what Emperor Liu said, Gao Qiong suddenly became serious, and there was a little excitement in his eyes, not because of the high-ranking official position in the Privy Council, but because Emperor Liu valued him so much.
Holding fists with both hands, Gao Qiong solemnly said: "Your Majesty treats me like this, how dare I slack off!"
Patting Gao Qiong on the shoulder, Emperor Liu said: "It doesn't have to be like this. I am following Sun Quan's advice to Lu Meng today. If it spreads in the future, it will be a good story. I hope that one day, you Gao Qiong can be as impressive as Lu Meng." ! Warriors, bravery is never enough. Although you were illiterate in the past, your ability to lead troops in battle and control them was based on wisdom and knowledge. Don’t underestimate it!"
"Yes!" Seeing Emperor Liu's earnest warning, Gao Qiong immediately responded and said sincerely: "I will definitely live up to your Majesty's expectations!"
Of course, Gao Qiong really didn’t know Sun Quan’s allusion of persuading Lu Meng to study. He seemed to have heard it somewhere, but he didn’t know who it was. While dealing with Emperor Liu, he had already secretly planned in his heart that he would find him after returning to the Yamen. Ask for advice from the left side of the curtain.
In the distance where Emperor Liu and the others were talking, there was a figure, galloping on a fast horse, running wantonly on the grass beside Jinming Pool. Hearing the sound that was getting closer and closer, he looked at the sound, with a loving smile on his face. .
That is the emperor's grandson Liu Wenhai, the eldest son of Jin Wang Liu Xi. He has been raised by Concubine Gao for many years and is now twelve years old. Looking at the heroic figure galloping on horseback, Emperor Liu seemed to see himself in his youth, and he couldn't help but feel happier. Of course, he himself didn’t even know what Emperor Liu was like when he was this age.
Pointing out his hand, Emperor Liu asked with a smile: "Gao Qing, what do you think of my grandson?"
"The posture of dragon and phoenix, the watch of the sky!" Gao Qiong didn't know where he heard the words from, so he answered smoothly.
"Haha!" However, Emperor Liu didn't care that much. Instead, he joked: "Who said that my tall general has no ideas? I should slap him in the mouth. Isn't that what he said?"
As he spoke, Emperor Liu muttered with some sadness: "I vaguely remember that there is a record in "Records of Emperor Gaozu" that when we were still in Taiyuan, before starting the army, Emperor Gaozu asked about Su Fengji, and Su Fengji also commented on me and my eldest brother in the same way... ..”
