After a night's rest, Qin Zi's energy improved significantly. After breakfast, Wang Xiaolie and Chen Qiudao were invited to the official hall to discuss matters.
Following the etiquette, Wang Xiaolie and Chen Qiudao took their seats respectively.
Qin Zidao said: "At the beginning of the month, Fan Xianggong was the prime minister and suggested that the generals should be divided into various places, so this edict was issued. This is a method based on the method of vassal towns in the Tang Dynasty, allowing the generals to guard the local areas so that the country would not have to worry about foreign enemies. Wang observed that he had achieved two consecutive achievements this year. He is a rare general. Some people have suggested that we should recruit observers to serve in the field, and there is no other appointment. Fan Xianggong said that the prefectures in the west of Beijing now rely entirely on the protection of the observer army and should not be touched lightly. "
Wang Xiaolie bowed his hands and said, "That's what Fan Xianggong said."
Qin Zi said: "Fan Xianggong is from Xiangyang, and there are still family members in his hometown. I heard that they want to go to Xianggong. I wonder if this is the case?"
Wang Xiaolie said: "Yes. A few days ago, I went to Lumen Temple to hold a ceremony for the fallen soldiers. There are many northern scholars and officials who have fled in the temple, including members of Fan Xianggong's tribe."
Qin Zi nodded. He said: "Before I leave, Xianggong Fan asked me to take care of the people. If there are people who want to go south but the road is blocked, try to help them. Since they are at Lumen Temple, it will be easy. We can send people to Liangzhe for observation. Go to your husband."
Wang Xiaolie said yes.
Fan Zongyin was a native of Dengcheng, Xiangyang, and was a Jinshi during the Xuanhe period. The Jin people went south to surround Kaifeng, and Fan Zongyin was an important peace official. The Jin people captured the two emperors and returned to the north. They appointed Zhang Bangchang and Fan Zongyin as the right admonishment officials. He was sent by Zhang Bangchang as an envoy to Yingtian Mansion in Nanjing to urge Zhao Gou to ascend the throne. Because Fan Zongyin advocated peace with the Jin people and opposed Li Gang as prime minister, he was demoted from the court. Last year, he was called to Xingzai Renzhongshusheren, and was quickly promoted to censor Zhongcheng and participated in politics. Lu Yihao was kicked out of the imperial court at the beginning of this month, and Fan Zongyin became the prime minister at the age of 31, making him the youngest prime minister in the dynasty.
It can be seen from Fan Zongyin's experience that Zhao Gou has been looking for a prime minister of the peace faction to assist in handling government affairs. Qin Hui returned to the court, and it can be said that he and Zhao Gou were in harmony. Now that Qin Hui has not returned to China, it is the time when Fan Zongyin is very proud.
After chatting for a while, Qin Zi said: "From Dengzhou to Luoyang, I remember passing through Lushan Pass and passing through Ruzhou. Zhai looked at Fenniu Village in Yiyang County. Do you also have to go through Lushan Pass? The road is peaceful. ?”
Wang Xiaolie said: "You can go to Fenniu Village from Tangchi in Lushan County, but the distance is far and the mountain road is difficult. The most convenient way is from Neixiang County, via the mountain road to Luanchuan County and then to Fenniu Village. I The official correspondence between Zhai and Zhai is always the same here."
Qin Zi nodded and thought for a while. Luanchuan no longer belongs to Jingxi Road, but to Guozhou on Shaanxi Road. At the beginning of the year, Wang Xiao hunted for Shaanzhou and was already familiar with this road, but he didn't know if it was suitable for him.
Zhai Xing was in Fenniu Village, threatening Luoyang, Xijing, and was a very big threat to the Jin army. Especially when Zhao Gou was crossing south and the whole country was being defeated, the Zhai brothers made many meritorious deeds and held a very important position in the court. So this time when Qin Zi came to the north, Zhao Gou asked him to meet Zhai Xing and award him the reward in person. The number of gifts given was actually more than that of Wang Xiaolie.
After asking in detail about the geography of the area and when Wang Ruohai would arrive in Xiangyang, Wang Xiaolie and Chen Qiudao took their leave.
After leaving the official hall, Chen Qiu said: "Looking at Editor Qin's appearance, he doesn't care much whether we accept the imperial edict or how to deal with it."
Wang Xiaoxue said: "The governor can be compared to a vassal town. The imperial edict also specifically mentions that those who have achieved great achievements can be hereditary. How many people are willing to give up such a good condition? In the eyes of the court, I am afraid that everyone is vying for the first place."
Chen Qiudao nodded and shook his head. According to the practice of the Song Dynasty, there are still people who give gifts, I am afraid that this matter will not go so smoothly. Not to mention, since it is analogous to feudal towns, killings between feudal towns are indispensable. Without an army, this official position is really not very interesting.
Qin Zi returned to his residence, sat at the table, and couldn't help but sigh. Along the way, there was no sign that the officials were actually not very interested in the envoy. Unlike the officials who went to Huainan and southern Hubei, along the way, except for Wang Xiaolie, I mainly faced former government officials. These people are politically sensitive and naturally understand that shutting down towns and envoys is not a good thing, and many people are even unhappy.
The places where the envoys were sealed off were either on the front line or were beaten to pieces by the Jin army, and the imperial court was temporarily unable to do so. That's a good thing. Why didn't the important officials of the imperial court seal the town and envoys? Why is it that places under the control of the imperial court are not sealed off from towns and envoys?
From yesterday to today, Qin Zi could tell that both Wang Xiaolie and Chen Qiudao were relatively indifferent to this matter. Even judging from Chen Qiudao's words, he didn't want to go to Fuzhou. As an imperial envoy, Qin Zi didn't want to take more care, and he didn't have the energy to take care of it. As long as he delivers the imperial edict, what he does next has nothing to do with him.
Entering De'an Mansion, Qin Zi found that it was different from other places. Compared with Ezhou and other places, De'an Prefecture is more stable and the people's lives are peaceful. After entering Suizhou, this feeling became even stronger. When I arrived in Xiangyang, I discovered that this place is stable and prosperous. No place in Zhejiang and Zhejiang can compare with it. Within hundreds of miles with Xiangyang as the center, Qin Zi felt that there was no need to set up towns and envoys.
Thinking of this, Qin Zi shook his head helplessly. How can one policy take care of everything?
Wang Xiaolie returned to the study and sat at the desk, lost in thought for a while. He ordered his soldiers to call Chen Yuyi over.
Chen Yuyi entered the study and saluted. Wang Xiaolie told him to sit aside.
Tea was served. Chen Yuyi said: "I asked the official to come here. What are your orders?"
Wang Xiaolie said: "Since Ambassador Chen Yun does not want to go to Fuzhou to serve as governor, the matter will not be a serious problem. There is no need to spend time on it. The most important thing now is to rectify the army, and to A military academy must be formally established.”
"Military school? What is this?"
Wang Xiaolie said: "When we expand the army, we require recruits to enter the new barracks, and officers need to be trained. This place for training officers will be called a military school from now on. Why is it called a military school? It is actually a college in the pre-school years, with additional subjects. Specialized in training military officers.”
Chen Yuyi nodded. He also asked: "To train generals in the army, they have always been selected from the ranks, so why should we set up a special school?"
Wang Xiaolie said: "The officers we are selecting now are actually from civilians. If we don't teach them, how will they know how to lead troops? In the past, the imperial court also had a bow and horse academy for disciples, and there were all the squad leaders in front of the palace, which was regarded as a certain type of military academy. Consultant, the schools we set up are different from the previous state schools and county schools. We need to select specialized teachers and provide teaching assistance for specialized knowledge. After learning from school, you basically have to do something. For example After graduating from the military academy, you can become a basic officer."
Speaking of this, Wang Xiaolie emphasized his tone: "The school is different from the previous teaching. This must be understood by students and teachers. In the past, the most important thing for the imperial court to select talents was the imperial examination. The civil service examination was okay, but the military examination was not. It is of no great use. There are many reasons, but the most important one is that officers are not suitable to be selected through the imperial examination. Once a military academy is established, the military examination will be cancelled, and all future officers will come from here."
Chen Yuyi said: "Then if a soldier performs meritorious service on the battlefield, how can he be promoted?"
Wang Xiaolie said: "As long as you have the opportunity, you should be sent to the military academy to study. Only after you have completed your studies can you be promoted to an officer. Otherwise, meritorious service will only be recorded and rewards will be distributed, but you will not be promoted to an officer!"
Chen Yuyi was stunned for a moment and wanted to refute, but he didn't know what to refute.
Wang Xiaolie said: "The next reorganization of the entire army is an important one. You must make arrangements in advance."
Chen Yuyi promised.
Wang Xiaolie said: "In fact, not only military schools, but also many other technical schools can be set up. That's all, we will discuss this matter in detail after the meeting is released."
After the issuance was completed and a bank was established, social development slowly got on the right track. In Wang Xiaolie's plan, various schools should also be put on the agenda. Make sure that as long as you are willing to learn, you can enter the school. If you study well in school, you will get a position.
