Lu Xuan was surprised for a moment when he heard Zhou Yu's words. He did not expect that Zhou Yu would suggest disarmament.
This is a big deal.
It was initially established in the Ming Dynasty and is currently the model for garrisoning troops in every state in the world. Once disarmament occurs, the interests of all parties will be involved, and the impact will be very large.
Zhou Yu has the courage to dare to take action against interests.
Especially since Zhou Yu is the governor of the governor's office, disarmament will definitely affect the rights of the governor's office, which is equivalent to cutting off his own flesh.
From this point of view, Zhou Yu’s advice is even more valuable.
Lu Xuan looked expectant and asked, "Why did Gong Jin propose this arrangement?"
Zhou Yu said, neither humble nor overbearing: "I was inspired by the issue of the garrison in Xuzhou this time and came up with some ideas. In the Ming Dynasty, various places have stabilized, and there are very few bandits in the country, even in Liangzhou."
"The current problems are mainly the Qiang Hu in Liangzhou and the Nanman in Yizhou. Other than that, there is generally no war in the country."
"Although there are a few things happening in the local area, there are government officials in the local area who are enough to maintain local security and stability."
"The movement of troops is actually very small."
As the Grand Governor of the Metropolitan Governor's Office, Zhou Yu focuses on the macro direction.
His thoughts are also different.
Lu Xuan praised: "The things Gong Jin analyzed are current phenomena. At present, there are very few wars in the country."
Zhou Yu continued: "On the other hand, the number of troops in the imperial court is not only very large, but also in all states. Looking from north to south, Youzhou, Jizhou, Bingzhou, Liangzhou, and the Guanzhong area, plus Yuzhou, Yanzhou, Qingzhou, Xuzhou, Jingzhou, Yizhou, Yangzhou and Jiaozhou, a total of thirteen states."
"The current standard configuration is basically 30,000 troops stationed in a state."
"It's equal to the Ming Dynasty's 400,000-strong army."
"And, this is a standing army."
"Once we mobilize local forces and recruit soldiers from local areas, I am afraid that they can double at any time, further increasing the number of troops. Therefore, I believe that the current number of troops in the country is too much."
"I believe that the imperial court is developing well and does not need so many garrisons. The reason why each state had garrisons back then was to ensure local stability, as well as to conduct encirclement, suppression and defense."
"Times have changed and things are different now."
Zhou Yu talked eloquently and said: "For example, Yanzhou and Qingzhou are very close to each other, and the Xuzhou area is not large. Can adjustments be made to combine Yanzhou, Qingzhou and Xuzhou into one? Or, Yanzhou and Yuzhou are adjacent, and Yanzhou and Yuzhou are combined Combined with garrison.”
"In short, the plan is uncertain and needs to be re-planned."
"In the general direction, the garrisons of several states are merged into one garrison. On the basis of the large garrison, a small number of troops are divided into lower-level garrisons and stationed in their respective state offices."
Zhou Yu said: "I think this can be considered."
Lu Xuan's eyes lit up when he heard this.
Zhou Yu's plan is quite forward-looking. In fact, this is the establishment of a large military region. Under the premise of the overall control of the large military region, small military regions will be established below, with each military region responsible for a certain area.
This is a more appropriate arrangement.
Every state had troops stationed in it, which put great financial pressure on the imperial court. In addition to the other biggest point, there are always troops stationed in every state, making it easy to form local forces.
When troops are stationed in one place for a long time, a mountain is formed.
Adjusting military regions can provide better coordination.
Lu Xuan thought for a while, stared at Zhou Yu in front of him, and asked: "Gong Jin, the adjustment of the army garrison is not a small issue, it is a very big issue. This matter should not be dealt with this time by you. Did you think of it?"
"Your Majesty, Holy Might!"
Zhou Yu smiled slightly.
He turned serious and said seriously: "As the Grand Governor of the Grand Governor's Mansion, although I represent the military, I am also His Majesty's minister, so I should take care of Your Majesty."
"There must be an army, but it cannot be distributed in an orderly manner."
"Garrison troops don't just have to be spread across every state."
"There are too many local troops, which can easily affect local government affairs and local development. Therefore, in order to make the military more effective and ensure local stability, the best way is to adjust the military."
"On the one hand, the military forces have adjusted the areas of several states into one region. On the other hand, reducing part of the military strength has reduced the number of troops without reducing the military's control."
Zhou Yu said: "I was in the Governor's Mansion, looking at the regions across the country, and thinking about it for more than half a year, but I was never mature enough, so I didn't make any progress or arrangements. Your Majesty has already come back, and happened to encounter the Xuzhou incident again, so I raised it. "
Lu Xuan showed an unabashed expression of approval and said: "Gong Jin's consideration is very necessary. Merge the armies of each state and establish a unified military region, and then establish a sub-level military region at the next level. Vertical control at each level. I I agree. However, I believe that troop reduction is not necessary."
Zhou Yu frowned and said, "Why?"
Lu Xuan explained: "If there were no foreign wars, the number of troops stationed in the country would indeed be larger. However, when it comes to foreign wars, our number of troops is actually not that large. Because in the future, there will be many foreign wars, and there will be Once the troops are stationed, I will directly mobilize them from various places. It will take some time to raise them temporarily, but it is worth it."
Zhou Yu said: "Your Majesty is wise!"
He looked excited and said: "Since Your Majesty has no objection, I will start calling people from the Governor's Office to discuss the plan. It happens that people like Xun Yu and Guo Jia are back, so we can discuss it."
Lu Xuan nodded and said: "It is feasible for the Metropolitan Governor's Office to re-plan the major military regions across the country. In addition, the navy must also be reorganized and formed into a navy to fight across the sea, and warships and other warships must be further strengthened."
"I obey!"
Zhou Yu said: "With Guo Jia and others here, coupled with Qin King Cao Cao's outstanding vision, we will definitely be able to complete the setting of major military regions in the shortest time."
Lu Yu suddenly interrupted: "Father, regarding the army, I have an idea."
Lu Xuan smiled and said, "What do you think?"
Zhou Yu followed and looked over, very surprised.
After leaving Nanjing County, Lu Yu has been following Lu Xuan. He has always been taciturn, watching more and listening more than talking. The prince at this age showed a different level of aura and maturity, and Zhou Yu was very approving of it in his heart.
At the same time, this is his future son-in-law.
Zhou Yu naturally hopes that every step Lu Yu takes in the future will be better.
Lu Yu said: "This military business matter has begun and needs to be dealt with further. However, I believe that not only are the local garrison too many, it is too big to lose, but it also reveals a serious problem."
Lu Xuan asked: "What's the problem?"
Zhou Yu also looked over because Lu Yu's words were very serious.
Lu Yu said loudly: "The current army lacks supervision! As far as I know, all the officials in the imperial court are supervised by the Yushitai, handled by the Ministry of Punishment, and there are also inspectors of the Xiuyi Guards beside my father."
"Civilian supervision is very appropriate, but the control over generals, or the army, is insufficient."
"Who will supervise the local garrison?"
"Take the Xuzhou Garrison. After General Huang Zhong left, Cao Bao was responsible for controlling the overall situation. Although General Ling Cao was unwilling to join in the corruption, there was no supervision system and no control force, which led to the corruption of the Xuzhou Garrison."
"The military and the civil service are two systems. Since they are two separated systems, they should also have their own supervision."
"We can't let it go and let it get out of control."
Lu Yu talked eloquently and said in a deep voice: "My son suggested that a supervision system be established in the army to ensure the purity of the army."
Lu Xuan's eyes lit up when he heard this, and he approved in his heart.
His son is not simple.
Have a vision!
Today's military is actually still a primitive country, and everything is still developing. Lu Yu, however, drew inferences from one instance and concluded that the army lacked supervision.
Lu Xuan looked at Zhou Yu and asked, "Gong Jin, what do you think of your future son-in-law's judgment?"
Zhou Yu smiled and said, "Why do you feel that there is some pride in His Majesty's words?"
"Hahaha……"
Lu Xuan couldn't help but laugh.
He put his hands on the desk and said approvingly: "I have Qilin'er in the Lu family, how can I not be proud? Yu'er's judgment is very important. In the past few years, we have been fighting in various places. It is impossible to restrict the army. Now that the world is at peace, the military needs to be under control and corruption must be eradicated.”
Zhou Yu praised: "His Royal Highness the Crown Prince's suggestion is timely. In fact, the reason for reducing the number of garrison troops is the starting point. If there are tens of thousands of garrison troops everywhere, problems will easily arise."
Lu Yu looked humble, shook his head and said, "Father and the Governor have given you the compliment."
Lu Xuan ordered: "Gong Jin, the army must be restricted, not in the name of the prince, but in the name of the governor's office. When we solve the business problems of garrison troops in various places. Next, you can do it in the name of the governor's office. Finalize the reform of local garrisons, the establishment of military regions, and the supervision of the military."
"Besides, since you want to mobilize Cao Cao, Xun Yu and Guo Jia, it's easy to handle."
"They are all in Nanjing and have nothing to do for the time being. On our way back from Xiapi, we passed by the Yangtze River ferry outside Nanjing and let them board the ship. Let Yang Xiu arrange for the embroidered guards to inform them in advance about this matter and let them go together. Go to Jingzhou."
Lu Xuan said: "On the way, we happened to discuss the division of military regions."
"I obey!"
Zhou Yu answered without hesitation.
The prince was young, and Zhou Yu also knew that he could not let Lu Yumu show off, otherwise he would be easily defeated.
Zhou Yu is the governor and has enough influence to advance the plan.
Lu Xuan said: "Huang Zhong will solve the problems in Xuzhou soon. Shiyi will also handle the problems in Xuzhou's officialdom. We will rest for a day and a half. We will set off early the day after tomorrow."
"Here!"
Zhou Yu bowed his hands in agreement.
He got up and took leave, leaving to prepare for the adjustment of the military region and the supervision of the army.
Lu Xuan said: "Yu'er, you returned to Nanjing first. Have you visited your future wife?"
"No!"
Lu Yu shook his head and answered.
His eyes were bright and he said directly: "I heard from my mother that the younger sister of the Zhou family is very beautiful."
Lu Xuan smiled and said: "Wait a few more years and you can get married. During this period, you can see each other more often. In addition, Gongjin is your father-in-law and the person who protects you. If you need help, you can With the help of Gong Jin.”
"My son understands!"
Lu Yu nodded in reply.
After the father and son talked, Lu Xuan took Lu Yu out of the camp and went to the army to inspect the camp to learn about the training of the soldiers and the grassroots situation of the army. Lu Yu has less contact with the army. Now that he is here, he must know more about it.
More than a day passes in a blink of an eye.
In the Xuzhou officialdom, under Shiyi's thunderous methods, batches of officials were dismissed, and batches of big families continued to be dealt with. The local people all cheered and celebrated Xuzhou's recovery.
Huang Zhong took Ling Cao to deal with the garrison, and everything was settled.
A day and a half passed.
Early that morning, Lu Xuan took Lu Yu, Zhou Yu, Yang Xiu, Huang Zhong and others to leave. The management of the Xuzhou garrison was handed over to Ling Cao, and Huang Zhong still acted with Lu Xuan.
In Lu Xuan's consideration, Huang Zhong wanted to be transferred to the Governor's Mansion, or to continue fighting with him, so he still left.
Lu Xuan left Xiapi in Xuzhou this time. He did not go north to Qingzhou to garrison, nor did he go to the adjacent Yanzhou area. He took the Sishui River from Xiapi to the south, entered the Huaihe area, and then went south from the Huaihe River into the Yangtze River.
This way, start heading west.
When Lu Xuan left Xiapi, because Lu Xuan stayed in Xiapi for more than a day, the news of Lu Xuan's killing spree in Xuzhou had already spread back to Nanjing city.
