Chapter 173: Sausage Cutting Tactics
Zhu Xiongying cheered up. Although he felt reassured by He Xi doing this. But when it comes to important court matters and his own rights, he doesn't dare to relax at all. He said, "How do you prepare a reward for your uncle?"
"Why do you say this, Your Majesty?" He Xi said, "The favor comes from above. This is something that no one can usurp."
Zhu Xiongying thought to himself: "There must be a follow-up."
Because he knows what kind of person He Xi is.
Although He Xi looks like a Ming Dynasty person. But in essence, He Xi is still a modern person. There is not much respect for the monarchy in his bones. He respects Zhu Xiongying more as a company veteran and the second-generation chairman. There is no more.
How could anyone have this consciousness?
Sure enough, Zhu Xiongying then said: "It's just that this time I mobilized troops, it also proved that our military system is in chaos. It is not in line with the situation in the firearms era. It needs to be sorted out, and the title system will also need to be changed immediately. Still Please grant your Majesty’s permission.”
Zhu Xiongying naturally understood what He Xi said.
This time, He Xi gave up the military reward to Zhu Xiongying, and Zhu Xiongying had to support He Xi in establishing a new military system and title system.
Zhu Xiongying thought for a moment and decided to agree.
There are three reasons.
First, He Xi's prestige is now at its peak. It is not a wise choice to compete with He Xi at this time.
Second, Zhu Xiongying also knew that there were problems with the Ming Dynasty Guard system and that it would have to be changed sooner or later. This was not only the will of He Xi, but also the will of Zhu Yuanzhang, and even more so, the will of Zhu Xiongying.
Third, it is a question of which is more important.
In Zhu Xiongying's view, the military power he values most is specifically military personnel power. It is not the power to formulate military regulations. As long as you grasp the allegiance of specific generals in the army, don't worry about other things.
If He Xi takes action on this, it will naturally affect the interests of some people.
In this way, there is naturally room for him to win over people.
No matter what, this is not a loss for him.
However, Zhu Xiongying also knew that although He Xi gave up the power of awarding rewards, he could not do whatever he wanted. Of course, even if he agreed to He Xi's change of military system. It is also necessary to understand what He Xi's military system and title system are like.
Zhu Xiongying asked: "Uncle, how are you going to prepare?"
He Xi said: "Of course, after returning to Beijing, I will convene a meeting with all ministries to discuss the matter with everyone."
He Xi pays great attention to correct procedures.
Because the government decision-making process formulated by He Xi is like this. He Xi was about to return to Beijing, and he quickly went through the procedures to formulate He Xi's ideas into specific regulations, go through them all within the court, and then form a document with legal significance.
Even in the end, He Xi's thoughts still dominated. But he couldn't just hit it off with the emperor and work it out in private.
Zhu Xiongying naturally knew it, and he said, "I understand what my uncle means. But can't you tell me everything first? Tell me what you think."
He Xi said: "In fact, it is very simple. Establish a field army system. All the combatable soldiers in the world will be attributed to the Forbidden Army system. The soldiers in various local guards only have garrison functions, and the hereditary official positions of the guards cannot be brought into the Forbidden Army. The title system is also very complicated. Simple, it is to establish a low-level title system. The lowest level is equivalent to a hundred hereditary households. Convert all hereditary official positions in the guard into titles. The court will issue titles according to the titles and grant other privileges. For example, the privilege of attending martial arts and university. , For example, setting up guards in the palace, allowing only those with titles to be selected, walking in front of the emperor, etc. "
"But," Zhu Xiongying said, "the official system of the guard station cannot be hereditary."
He Xi said: "Your Majesty is wise."
Zhu Xiongying thought for a moment, sighed, and said, "Is it appropriate now? This makes a lot of noise."
Although it is said that the current guard system has not completely declined, it would be too naive for anyone to think that the army of the Ming Guard was fully staffed.
There is a vacancy in the guard station. Not only in Nanjing, but also in Beijing.
Even if these and other benefits are given to hereditary guard officers at all levels,
Not as good as their hereditary official positions. Without him, their hereditary official functions allowed them to turn the land of the guard into their own land, and the soldiers of the guard became their own slaves.
This is not yet obvious. That's because every family has fought in wars and knows that there must be trustworthy people on the battlefield. Otherwise it would be impossible to win the battle. Therefore, they treat their soldiers well in order to make these soldiers fight desperately on the battlefield. It can be said that many soldiers followed them in the north and south, and they naturally refused to treat them lightly because of their life-long friendship.
But as time went by, this was no longer the case.
Their friendship between generations, what kind of friendship will there be after these old people pass away? When the world is at peace and everyone thinks that making money is more important than fighting, they naturally don't care about these so-called old friendships.
In fact, just as far as the treatment in the health center is concerned.
Soldiers are treated better than ordinary people. The guards were given land, and even though they had to hand over seeds and grain, they still had to fight. But that's land. If this can give a piece of land, Chinese people will go crazy. In ancient China, any army that could achieve military success and reward land must be a very powerful army.
An army that dares to risk its life.
But why are there such large-scale deserters in the army?
Naturally, this cannot be done. These soldiers are basically used as slaves in the army. ..
It can be seen that the official positions of hereditary households, hereditary governors, commanders, etc. have great benefits. These benefits cannot be bought by just some low-level titles, some annuities, and privileges.
"Your Majesty." He Xi said: "I know that this matter has a great impact. But no matter how big the impact is, it must be done. At the same time, I also know the appropriateness. I will do it step by step, and first of all, we must do it. , this time all rewards will be given in a new title system, and a field forbidden army and a new military system will be established to marginalize the guard army. As for the abolition of the hereditary guard system, it is a matter in the future. It will be done step by step. "
He Xi did not underestimate these people. But don’t overestimate these people either.
After all, there are only a few high-ranking dignitaries in Beijing, and none of them can represent the entire military. Although Ye Chen is in the prime of his life now, Ye Chen has been He Xi's for a long time, and it is impossible for him to offend He Xi for these people.
Say something rude.
Although Ye Chen is a hereditary officer, he has a good background. But now the interest groups behind him are the new military officers from Liaodong. Civil servants, military officers, and even businessmen from Liaodong are closely connected with each other and have become the largest faction under He Xi's command.
And Ye Chen is one of the core members of the Liaodong faction.
They can't get along with these old officers.
Without anyone to organize them, their potential would be greater. There is no unified momentum. He Xi naturally cut it like a sausage. Cutting it all down, first of all, this reward will establish the new title system. Let all officers with military exploits have a dual identity. That is, they are low-level nobles under the new title. Also the original hereditary officer.
Then, downplay the health system.
Draw these meritorious officers into the new army.
While giving them higher treatment, we should also give these people a brighter hope.
When finally the time comes to abolish hereditary officers, these people will have to weigh the pros and cons. It is to give up the hereditary officers and get some compensation, such as increasing the title, or upgrading the title to one level. and other benefits. Otherwise, face He Xi's authority.
I think at that time, no one would dare to do this.
Even if there is, He Xi doesn't care anymore.
What made He Xi fearful was the entire group of officers, not a specific individual. Anyone who dares to jump out will naturally use thunderous means.
Zhu Xiongying pondered for a while and felt that this method should not have any big problems. The only problem is that in the second half of this year, or even next year, it may be difficult for Beijing to take the initiative to attack.
After all, on the one hand, it is performing major surgery on the military and making important adjustments. One side fights the war. This kind of thing is not urgent. No one wants to do it.
Do it once and that’s it. I want to do it a second time.
Zhu Xiongying said: "Okay then. Let's go back to the capital."
He Xi secretly breathed a sigh of relief. He felt that with Zhu Xiongying's support, this matter could be settled. Below are just some specific issues to address. But he never expected it. After he returned to Beijing, there was immediate opposition.
