Wang Xiaolie asked the guards to pack two kilograms of tea and asked Zhang Jun to take it back.
When the Xinyang army produced new tea, they always selected the best ones and sent them to Wang Xiaolie. I drank part of it myself and part of it to entertain guests, but I still couldn’t finish it. This kind of tea is unavailable to anyone else, including Zhang Jun.
As an envoy of Xuanfu, he was very close to the imperial court, so the best things produced in various places under his rule were always sent to Wang Xiaolie. Wang Xiaolie uses it himself, especially for entertaining guests, and the place feels respectable. It's just that Wang Xiaolie is self-disciplined and never brings these things home. If you want to use it for your family, the calculation is the same, but the price is cheaper. As a local emperor, there are still such benefits.
Zhang Jun took the tea and said with a smile: "I drank it here last time in Xuanfu, and I realized how good tea tastes like this! No matter how expensive you buy it from outside, it's hard to compare!"
Wang Xiaolie said: "Eat well, use well, it's human nature, it's nothing. But don't indulge in it, or even use any means! If you have it, you should eat it and drink it. If you don't have it, You should also stay calm and don’t feel like something is missing.”
Zhang Jun said: "I grew up watching Xuan Fu, so I understand these principles."
Wang Xiaolie said with some emotion: "It's good if you understand. I'm afraid that you don't understand and do something you shouldn't do. When you were with me, you were only fifteen years old and full of violence. Murder and arson, no People are better than you. But when doing other things, you will always lose your sense of proportion. I am always afraid that you will not be able to get out, and you will be like this for the rest of your life. How can you do it like that? You are a smart person, and you should make a proper career. Also Well, the past two years have been much better. Especially when you went to Luhun to train troops, you did very well!"
Zhang Jun put away his smile and said seriously: "I know that what I am today is all because of Xuanfu's cultivation. Without Xuanfu, I am afraid that I will become a bandit. I only know how to kill and set fire, and it is difficult to do anything good in my life. This Two years later, when I think about all the things in the past, I understand the purpose of Xuanfu."
Wang Xiaolie said: "Things in this world are always like this. You think it's wrong and you want to change it, but you can't change it all at once. If you change it all, you won't be you anymore. You were so violent at that time, If you don't obey the rules, you can't do anything in the army. You can only go to the enemy's territory and do chores. If you can't change, I'm afraid you won't be able to lead troops in this life. Fortunately, as time goes by, the hostility in you will slowly fade away Disappeared."
Zhang Jun said: "I also feel that my temper has improved a lot in the past two years."
Wang Xiaolie said: "A few days ago, this year's new recruits held a competition, and the leader was Hu Liulang, the recruit you brought. I heard that this Hu Liulang was an orphan. He was used to being loose before joining the army, and he did not obey the rules after joining the army. At that time Many generals wanted to drive him out of the army, but you trained him."
Zhang Jundao: "I have also been wandering in the past, and I know what people like Hu Liulang are thinking. By chance, I met him and became a leader of recruits."
Wang Xiaolie said with a smile: "Yeah, it's hard for people who don't have this kind of experience to know why a street kid can be so weird. Everything is obviously better than before, but he is different from others. But these are not important, I don't Not interested. What I'm interested in is that the military takes this as a case and asks you to write about the process of training Hu Liutian. I've read what you wrote, and it's very, very good!"
Zhang Jun was surprised when he saw Wang Xiaolie's tone increased and his expression was very happy. I have been with Wang Xiaolie for so long, and it is rare to see Wang Xiaolie's expression. It is obvious that he is really satisfied with himself. He straightened up quickly and his face became serious.
Wang Xiaolie said: "You don't need to be nervous. After reading the military training process you wrote, I feel that it is too unfair for you to be the commander."
Zhang Jun waved his hand hurriedly: "I have only been in the military academy for half a year, and I am not familiar with many things in the army. I am very satisfied if I can be a commander. If I am promoted, I am afraid that I will not be qualified! - Xuanfu, you value me, in my heart There’s only gratitude. But it’s the opposite of what’s happening—”
Wang Xiaolie waved his hand and said: "In our army, from the capital to above, there are two chief officers. One is in charge of operations, and the other is in charge of the internal management of the army. The reason for this arrangement is mainly because our army has abolished The hierarchical system and management are much more complicated than before. It is not possible to leave everything to one chief officer. It is relatively easy to have one person in charge of combat and another person in charge of the army."
Zhang Jun said: "The general understands. Now Lu Hun's newly formed army is almost complete with officers."
Wang Xiaolie looked at Zhang Jun and asked, "What will happen if the two chief officers in the army each take charge of their own affairs?"
Zhang Jun said: "I haven't experienced it yet, so I can't say for sure."
"There is nothing that can be said or done about it. It's just that it's hard to say in front of me. If the two chief officers are more confused and careless, there will be extensive power struggles. One is in charge of combat, and the other is in charge of internal affairs. , It sounds like the responsibilities are clear. But in fact, which things are operations? Which are internal management? It is unclear. As long as the top is confused and does not strictly control it, it will definitely fight for power."
Zhang Jun didn't speak and looked a little nervous.
Wang Xiaolie sighed: "It seems that although you have not been in the army for a long time, you have seen a lot of struggles for power. In particular, I require Qian Ji to be able to lead troops in battle, and the commander to be able to manage internally. The two masters Now that the official status has been changed, you can do the other party's work, so there is less to fight for power?"
Zhang Jun said carefully: "I have only been in the army for a short time, so I don't know much about this."
Wang Xiaolie asked: "How is your relationship with our regiment's commander?"
Zhang Jun said: "Qian Xi joined the group later, and we have a very good relationship."
Wang Xiaolie nodded: "It is only right to have a good relationship. In fact, both the ruler and the governor will be prosperous, and both will be harmed. What is there to argue about? But power is weird. Even if there is no benefit at all, there are always people who want it. Let's fight. If there are two chief officials, I don't want them to compete for power. But the system is like this. It is impossible to prevent two chief officials from competing for power. We can only try not to let it become the mainstream."
Zhang Jun whispered: "Xuanfu, people often say that they will be dictatorial. But you set up two chief officers and let them share power. What is the rationale? If there is only one chief officer like other armies, wouldn't these worries disappear? ?”
Wang Xiaolie said: "Because there is no class law in the army, if there is only one chief officer, it will really be impossible to control it. What should I do if I can't control it? The methods that the chief officer can use are actually the same as if the class law has not been abolished."
The class law was established by the Song Dynasty to prevent soldiers from intimidating their commanders during the separatist rule in the late Tang Dynasty. One level at a time, from the commander to the soldiers, the chief officer has absolute power, including the life and death of his subordinates. If a subordinate disobeys or even complains to his superior, he will commit a class violation and will be exiled or even executed.
Under the class law, an abnormal ecology will be created in the military, which is different from society. In the army, superiors can do whatever they want, but subordinates are not allowed to disobey them. For example, Han Shizhong likes to let his subordinates' wives and daughters accompany him to drinks, which is very disgusting. However, under the class law, subordinates are not allowed to disobey, and the society only thinks that Han Shizhong does not pay attention to details, but does not think it is a big mistake.
In China, after the founding of New China, class laws were completely abolished, and many people have forgotten what kind of ecology this is. But in some surrounding countries, especially Japan, the remaining traces of class law are very strong. Influenced by Japan, coupled with traditional Chinese influence, South Korea, Taiwan and other places also learned from it.
In school, a common term among students is classmates, which can be applied to both the first grade above and the first grade below. However, influenced by comics, idol dramas, etc., younger students have learned titles such as senior, junior, senior, and junior sister from Japan and Taiwan. These titles actually all have the color of class law. In Japan and other places, it is completely natural for senior students to bully junior students.
This can be done in schools, but it is even more powerful in the military when they have the power of life and death. The Song Dynasty's army often collapsed during battles, which was related to this abnormal ecology. Wang Xiaolie hated the class law deeply and immediately abolished it after establishing the army. The change of the chief officer's control of the army into a headquarters is related to this.
It is often said that obeying orders is the bounden duty of soldiers. This sentence actually has the color of class law. In any army where the chief officer is solely responsible, the army's ecology is somewhat uncomfortable. In the Song Dynasty, which clearly enacted class laws, the military ecology was even more abnormal.
In China, the duty of the military is to serve the people, not to obey orders. During the military parade, the chief said that comrades have worked hard, and the officers and soldiers under review should reply that they have served the people. Such slogans illustrate the nature of the army.
To believe that obeying orders is a soldier's bounden duty is to fail to understand the nature of the Chinese army and how the Chinese army has achieved victory after victory despite difficulties and hardships, leading to final victory.
Wang Xiaolie's reform of the army was based on New China. Of course, there are some aspects that are fundamentally different from the previous army.
(End of chapter)
