Qi Jiguang felt a little nervous when he saw the cabinet boss, the first and second leaders of the Ministry of Rites, and the Ministry of War sitting across from him, each sitting firmly on a small pedestal, with their eyes focused on him.
He took a deep breath and said: "Replying to your Majesty's words, I will lead the army to Ji Town in the east to Shanhaiguan Town and in the west to Huanghua Town. The border wall is divided into two parts, the inner and outer. There are 212 people in charge of the village and 44 people in the fort. There are twenty-two guard posts and three garrison posts. They manage a total of 1,557 miles of border walls. Among them, the four border walls of Shitanling, Caojiazhai and Qiangziling are 654 miles long. They are led by the deputy commander-in-chief. Zhang Chen assists in the defense; Wang Yi'e, the deputy military envoy, organizes the place."
Seeing that the emperor did not speak and was listening quietly, Qi Jiguang continued: "The Jizhou Mabu Army, the commander-in-chief, has forty-five thousand two hundred and twenty-six people. There are fifteen deputy commander-in-chiefs and staff generals. One from Jizhou The town's official army has 24,635 horses. The annual grain supply is more than 468,000 shi, the beans are more than 67,500 shi, and the grass is more than 43,000 bundles. These materials 290,000 taels of silver, and more than 20,000 taels of official salary and cloth and silk. More than 121,600 pieces of cotton for winter clothes for officers and soldiers. More than 66,300 jins of cotton velvet. .”
Zhu Yijun secretly praised him when he saw that he was very familiar with the town's troops, horses, and materials. Wen Yan asked: "Is there any shortcomings?"
Qi Jiguang glanced at his own soldier Tan Lun opposite, and replied: "There is nothing wrong with returning to the emperor."
Zhu Yijun turned to Zhang Juzheng and asked, "Who will support Jizhen's logistics?"
Zhang Juzheng bowed and said: "When we return to the emperor, we will be supported by the Shandong, Henan, and Beizhili sifu respectively."
In the Ming Dynasty, most frontier logistics relied on the Kaizhong method, that is, salt merchants sent grain and grass to the border. After receiving it, the border town will issue relevant procedures. Salt merchants can receive salt quotations based on the procedures. Only salt with salt quotations can be sold legally. After Hongzhi, this method collapsed.
Zhu Yijun nodded after hearing this. Asked Qi Jiguang: "Which of the two internal and external aspects is the most important?"
Qi Jiguang returned: "Anyone who establishes a Guanzhai is a battleground for military strategists. However, I believe that the most serious foreign captives are Xifengkou. It has nine fortresses and controls Yan and Qin, among which Jingxing Pass and Longquan Pass , Daoma Pass, and Zijin Pass are all the throats of Jifu. After I arrived at Ji Town, I connected these four passes with the Great Wall, which is more than 200 miles long in total."
When he finished, Tan Lun interrupted and said: "Your Majesty, since Qi Zhen stationed troops at Santunkou, he and Governor Zhang Xueyan have jointly managed the internal and external walls and built hundreds of hollow city platforms." After speaking, he asked Zhu Yijun He talked about the advantages of this hollow city platform.
Zhu Yijun said: "Very good. However, there are strong walls and thick shields, which are not enough to resist the captives. If the soldiers have no fighting spirit and have selfish thoughts, even if the wall is built ten feet higher, it will be useless."
After hearing this, all the ministers present, led by Zhang Juzheng, knelt down and praised: "Your Majesty, the Holy Ming. It is said that 'the strength of the country and the country is not in danger but virtue.'" After hearing this, Zhu Yijun's mouth twitched.
I had no choice but to follow the topic just now and continue: "I heard that General Qi has trained soldiers well. Please tell me about this training method."
Among ancient Chinese military strategists, when it comes to military training, Qi Jiguang ranks second, and no one dares to rank first. Zhu Yijun's words scratched Qi Jiguang's itch, and he immediately talked about his experience in military training.
Zhu Yijun listened to Qi Jiguang's words: "The key to military training is trust, strictness, and meticulousness. The ancients also said that the words trustworthiness and strictness are bad. I just strictly enforce it without compromise. I am satisfied with it. The word "delicate" is used. The military training method of the minister is to stipulate all the details, including the soldiers' eating, drinking, sleeping, eating, drinking, sleeping, etc., and then taking the lead to abide by it. Soldiers naturally have orders and prohibitions."
Zhu Yijun nodded and said, "Can you give me an example?"
Qi Jiguang thought about it and said: "For example, in the daily life of soldiers, I stipulated that 'you are not allowed to vomit on the pillow and sing songs, which will consume your energy, arouse lustful thoughts, and encourage homesickness.' I also stipulated that 'feed the horses in turn at night, and add grass frequently.' This is Rules for sleeping at night.”
He raised his fingers and said: "I stipulate that the soldiers should get up early in the day, and after washing up, the captain will reunite the team in one place, give the orders, and listen to a literate person to explain them one by one." This is washing up. After breakfast, everyone will Go on a business trip. Take a break at noon, sit or sleep, and be at ease. During the day and night, everyone learns martial arts in a convenient place, or learns to bow and horse, or learn to wear armor, until they faint. Once every five days, bring your equipment and Those who polish the polish polish it, and those who repair it polish it. All of the above should be carried out by the commander-in-chief of the team and the governor-general of the flag, and the commander-in-chief will inspect them on the day when the equipment is sharpened."
Zhang Juzheng and other civil servants were all stunned when they heard this. They were civilian officials who were in charge of the army. They only knew the basics. How could they know how the soldiers slept and ate? Qi Jiguang was able to set these rules.
After hearing this, Zhu Yijun secretly thought that if you Qi Jiguang hadn't ended up badly later, I would have suspected that you were a time traveler. Hearing this, he smiled and said: "Well, it is indeed a word 'fine'! But wonderful! As you said, this soldier eats and sleeps in a uniform manner, so he must obey orders and prohibitions." He thought to himself, he is not even close to the People's Liberation Army of later generations. , then the People's Liberation Army towels and toothbrushes are not allowed to be left lying around, which is stricter than your regulations.
Seeing that it was past noon, Zhu Yijun sent an order to give a banquet. In the past six months, Zhu Yijun had discussed matters with ministers and often gave banquets during meals, which were more than ten times more than those given by the late emperor. This important minister gradually got used to it, but Qi Jiguang was moved to tears.
As expected, Zhu Yijun returned to the inner palace for dinner and set two tables for the ministers in Wuying Hall. When Zhu Yijun returned to Wuying Hall after dinner, Chongchen and Qi Jiguang had already finished eating and were drinking tea and chatting while waiting for the emperor.
After Zhu Yijun entered the palace, he continued to talk about military training with Qi Jiguang. Qi Jiguang talked eloquently about various aspects such as courage training, general training, military training, chariot and horse training, firearms training, etc. Zhu Yijun added a few words based on the military training knowledge of the People's Liberation Army in later generations, which impressed Qi Jiguang. Feeling like a confidant.
Later, Qi Jiguang finally took the initiative and said: "Your Majesty, since the year before last, I have compiled the key points of my daily military training into a "Military Training Record". It will be completed this summer. If the Emperor is interested, I can make a copy and present it to you."
Zhu Yijun thought to himself that you finally said it, otherwise I would have to nag you until night. Hearing this, he was overjoyed and said: "Wonderful! I have benefited a lot from listening to Qi Zongbing's words. I originally wanted to imitate the story of Emperor Taizong of the Tang Dynasty and Li Jing and compile what I said today into "Qi Zongbing Questions and Answers"!"
He laughed and said, "I didn't expect that the Qing family had already written a book! Please present it quickly. I am determined to use the Neijing Factory to engrave and print tens of thousands of copies. All military training in the Ming Dynasty in the future will be based on the Qing family's "Military Training" "Factual Records" is the basis."
This is indeed an honor a hundred times higher than an audience or a banquet! Qi Jiguang began to hear the emperor compare him to Li Jing, and his heart was as excited as a drum. He was waiting to hear that the emperor wanted to use the Da Neijing Factory to help him print books. From what he knew, it was a unique honor for the officials of this court!
He leaned down and worshiped in the tunnel and said: "The emperor's great kindness is so great that even if you grind it into powder or make it into noodles, it will be difficult to repay it!"
Seeing his excitement, Zhu Yijun secretly thought that the emperor wanted to win people's hearts, but the conditions were much better than those of others. He quickly shouted: "It's not easy for a military general to be in the country -" Zhang Juzheng and Tan Lun both coughed when they heard this.
Zhu Yijun continued: "General Qi helped protect the three dynasties, but the title of right governor was lowered. Today, when I come to see you, I will give you the title of left governor and the prince's Taibao!"
When ministers receive the honor of being seen alone, it is appropriate for the emperor to give him an upgrade. For example, after the platform summons the right person, the emperor also upgrades Zhang Juzheng. But at this time, the addition of the crown prince and Taibao was a special favor.
Zhang Juzheng listened nearby and objected deliberately, fearing that Qi Jiguang would think too much and not speak out. But Tan Lun and Tan Lun both had itchy throats at the same time, and they coughed several times involuntarily.
