Back at the military camp, Wang Xiaolie was alone in the military tent and thought about it for a long time.
Many things in the world are easy to think about but difficult to do. I have never been a soldier in my previous life, but I still know a lot about what the army is like from various channels. The most difficult thing to understand is why the Chinese military has a dual-chief system and why political work is so important. Except for the Chinese army, even foreign armies that learn from the Chinese army are mostly not like this.
The beginning of the New China Army generally talks about the adaptation of Sanwan. The three contents of Sanwan's adaptation, let alone him in the reorganization, the most mentioned one is that the branch is built on the company, which establishes the principle of the party commanding the gun. Another one is democracy in the military. Soldiers' committees are generally established to assist in the daily management of the army and supervise the military economy and military meals.
Now that I think about it carefully, these measures are not mentioned enough in general articles.
The branch is built on the company, which is a special system that came out of a special period. Its significance is not only to ensure that the party commands the gun, but also to ensure the party's absolute leadership over the army. Didn’t the same requirement exist in ancient times? Of course there is. Although the military supervision system that has lasted for thousands of years has been criticized, it is difficult to truly put an end to it. Even some military positions, such as governor, governor, etc., were transformed from the role of military supervisor.
The branch is built on the company. Firstly, it conforms to the difference between the party and the emperor. Secondly, it greatly strengthens the party's control over the army compared with the military supervisory system. How to draw lessons from them requires careful consideration and cannot be simply compared.
Another one is the Soldiers Committee, or other organizations derived from it. Generally speaking, the evaluation of this article is that it meets the requirements of democratization and represents the direction of social development. Upon closer inspection, it's not that simple. The formation of the Soldiers' Committee, coupled with the agreement between officers and soldiers that officers were not allowed to beat or scold soldiers, completely changed the high-pressure atmosphere in the army, and a new army was born.
Can the current military learn from this? To what extent can we learn from it? For a moment, Wang Xiaolie couldn't tell. But it is certain that these experiences must be carefully studied to absorb elements that are beneficial to this era.
In another identity, Wang Xiaolie might have scoffed at this idea. Are the people and social conditions in later generations comparable to this era? Things that would be taken for granted in later generations are not feasible in this era. The party is an organization with ideals, not an emperor. After changing his identity, his thoughts will naturally be different. An ideal is an ideal, and a method is a method. As long as you think of a way, you can always find a way.
Society is developing, but people's thinking is not progressing as fast as imagined. What farmers can accept a thousand years from now may not be acceptable in this era. It’s just that there is no theory now and you have to figure it out yourself.
Standing up, Wang Xiaolie looked at the scenery outside. July is hot and the weather is starting to cool down. It's still hot at noon, but it's much cooler in the morning and evening. In the countryside, farm work has also begun to get busy.
Suddenly, Wang Xiaolie felt disgusted with his current interactions with other Song Dynasty officials and generals. I should go to Ruzhou, go to the countryside, and do my best to create a base area. Use the base area as support and rely on your own experience to build a new army.
For many people, learning from New China’s practices is considered unfeasible in ancient times. In fact, I can’t tell you why it’s not feasible. In the final analysis, the changes between New China and Old China are so great that no one has the confidence to achieve them.
If you don't try it, how will you know? After thousands of years, history remains the same. What’s the point?
Yang Shen came over cautiously and said, "Xiao Sheren, today's business accounts have been paid."
Wang Xiaolie said: "How? How much did you earn?"
Yang Shen said: "Unexpectedly, I made more than twelve guan today. I thought it was rare to earn three or four guan, but I didn't expect that I made so much. If done well, this stall will be a success. Wouldn’t it be possible to earn three or four hundred guan per month?”
Wang Xiaolie was also surprised. Earning twelve guan a day is 360 guan a month. This is not a small number. A few hundred guan is a lot of money in this era. Even if prices are so high now, it should not be underestimated. Especially since Yang Shen and others received cash in cash, this was even more remarkable.
After thinking for a while, Wang Xiaolie said: "When you close the stall today and come back, are there still people who want to eat? Also, how many of today's diners are there to taste something new, and how many are just to satisfy their hunger? We are in business , we can’t just think about it temporarily, we have to think about it for a long time.”
Yang Shen said: "I've seen it, and most of the people who come to eat are out of curiosity. But they are very satisfied with our food, and they will come to eat in the future. Not only that, they will also introduce other people to eat."
Wang Xiaolie said: "This is the best. But you have to think clearly, even if one person eats twenty coins for a meal, how many people do you need to make a dozen coins a day? Even if your net profit is 50%, it still costs one or two coins. Thousands of people. Are there still so many people in Luoyang City now?"
Yang Shen smiled and said: "Xiaoshiren, we are just starting a business. How can we only have 50% net profit for this one company? Besides, Luoyang is a big city after all. One or two thousand people a day is nothing."
Wang Xiaolie said: "This is the best. It's July now, and the Jin army will go south soon. We don't have much time in Luoyang. It's always good to make more money. If you have money in hand, everything will be easy." "
Yang Shen nodded repeatedly: "That's true. As long as you have money, there will be no shortage of food and grass, and everything will go smoothly."
Of course, everything goes smoothly. But as long as you have money, you can buy anything, even soldiers. Earn a few hundred dollars and you can do a lot of things in the future. The population of the Song Dynasty was far less dense than that of later generations. With people and money in hand, there was a lot that could be done.
After these few months of thinking, Wang Xiaolie discovered that the army of this era was still far from his ideal army. If we don’t take advantage of the current period when the pressure on the Jin Army is low to carry out transformation, our future will be worrying.
After sending Yang Shen away, Wang Xiaolie summoned the military leaders and strictly ordered that no soldiers were allowed to leave the camp privately unless given special orders. Dong Xian killed five people in a row. The news had spread, and the officers and soldiers in the army were also nervous. Dong Xian was able to kill his own men, but how could he not kill Wang Xiaolie's men? No matter how good Luoyang is, we must first save our lives. Although hiding in the military camp is boring, your life is always safe.
After letting the soldiers leave, Wang Xiaolie left Xie Linong alone.
Sitting down in the commander's tent, Wang Xiaolian said: "Shao Ling returned to Ruzhou, and Cao Zhiyan and Yu Huan went to the countryside to collect grain. Now there is only your army in Luoyang City. How the military discipline is depends on you. Today Dong Xian killed eight people in a row. People, everyone is vigilant. This incident not only warns his army, we should also pay special attention. Dong Xian can kill his men, of course he can also kill us."
Xie Li Nong Chashou said: "General, I understand. From today on, not a single soldier is allowed to leave the camp!"
Wang Xiaolie said: "This is easy to say, but not easy to do. We are stationed here, how can we not leave the city? We have to buy a lot of things and do many things every day, and someone always has to go out. These must not be done We must control those who don't go out. Choose those who are loyal, reliable, and careful. Except for Yang Shen, everyone else who leaves the camp must have your military order. Listen, if something happens to someone, I will take it. You are asking! We are stationed in Luoyang, what we want is peace and safety!"
Seeing Wang Xiaolie's serious attitude, Xie Linong stood up and made his promise.
Let Xie Li Nong sit down. Wang Xiaolie said: "At this time, the situation is very complicated. When it comes to the officers and soldiers of the imperial court, Lu Qing looks like one, Yue Fei looks like another, and Lieutenant Zhai's subordinates look like another. Don't think it's impossible if you have soldiers in your hands. I have been causing trouble everywhere in my life! Whoever can endure it now will have a future. If you make trouble, you will suffer!"
From Kaifeng to Luoyang, there was no left-behind mansion and the entire army was relaxed. If you feel that there is no control and you have your own troops, you don't have to have too many scruples in your actions. Seeing Wang Xiaolie's appearance, Xie Linong knew that things were not like that.
At this time, there are countless forces around Luoyang. Some, like Wang Xiaolie and others, obeyed the court's orders. There are many people who do not take the imperial court seriously. To put it harshly, this is a time when the big fish eats the small fish. It took these few years to truly become a force.
What happened today made Dong Xian make a prompt decision, which also made Wang Xiaolie wary. Don't treat other generals as fools. This era can be said to be full of hidden dragons and crouching tigers. If you are not careful, you will be sent into it.
Don't provoke other forces if it's not necessary. If you have to fight head-on, you have to go all out and don't hesitate.
