Zhu Yijun and Liang Menglong talked for a while about strategies to control the grassland, and they began to appreciate him more and more. The overall impression given to him by Liang Menglong is that he is thoughtful in his thinking, speaks to the point, and picks up history and allusions when talking. It is obvious that he is a learned man. What's even more rare is that when talking to the emperor, he is not submissive, but impassioned and infectious.
After talking for a while, Zhu Yijun finally talked about the issue that has often concerned him in the past two years and said: "Now the new army is successful. It has been guarding and recruiting troops for several years. The training standards of the national army have been unified, and it has achieved some results." Speaking of this, he There was a pause.
After hearing this, Liang Menglong felt ecstatic in his heart. He knew that the military strategy he had secretly recorded with his silver seal had been noticed by Zhu Yijun and was likely to be adopted.
He asked tentatively: "Your Majesty, what you said is what I said -"
Zhu Yijun nodded and said: "Ai Qing's previous secret report is true. Suppressing military force with literature can certainly avoid the disaster of vassal towns, but the Song Dynasty did not lack money, food, people, and land, and it perished first in Jin and then in Yuan is due to the failure to properly balance civil and military affairs."
"Since I came to the throne, I have deeply felt that the opposition between the civil and military forces in our dynasty has been reversed. Over the years, I have encouraged those who dare to fight by conferring titles and land, and I have also established a Privy Council to compete with the civil servants. However, after the status of military personnel has been significantly improved, I am afraid that the military and industrial affairs will be formed. , Xun interest group, there are serious concerns that cannot be ignored. For the sake of my descendants, I must make early plans."
Liang Menglong echoed: "The emperor's words about 'interest groups' hit home the truth. Even the most holy and wise ministers share this concern."
"Take Jiliao as an example. Although there are two officers, Ning Yuanbo and Zhang Chen, guarding the court, the east and north sides of the court have no worries, but the frontier commanders have been stationed in the same place for a long time, which has the disadvantage of integrating generals and soldiers!"
Zhu Yijun heard this and asked in a low voice: "Does Li Chengliang mean to be unstable?"
Liang Menglong said hurriedly: "That's not what I meant. Uncle Ning Yuan and General Zhang are very stable. What I said is a universal issue." Zhu Yijun suddenly heard Liang Menglong say such modern words and laughed: " Ganji read the Three Treatises well."
Liang Menglong hurriedly flattered him and said: "Your Majesty's "On Contradiction", "On Practice" and "On Connection" have explained everything in the world thoroughly, although Confucius and Mencius are not as good as -" Seeing Zhu Yijun wave his hand, he hurriedly said loudly: "This is my minister I speak from the bottom of my heart! If it weren’t for the divine wisdom of the Emperor, who could integrate all the dharma into one and explain the way of heaven, earth, and man? As I observe it, not a single word can be changed!"
Although Zhu Yijun felt secretly happy when he heard this, he did not show it on his face. He said with profound meaning: "These principles have been expounded by the ancestors of our clan for a long time, but our descendants may not be inferior to our ancestors on the one hand, and the so-called Taoists and principles on the other." Or, it just needs to be realistic and solve the problem.”
"A truth that cannot solve the problem is not the truth. And vice versa."
Liang Menglong laughed when he heard this and said: "The emperor said, 'Practice is the only criterion for testing truth'? This is Li Zhuowu's famous saying, and it is now the standard of the Taizhou School."
Zhu Yijun laughed and said, "Continue talking about the 'universal issue'."
Liang Menglong hurriedly took back the topic and said: "Yes, I have observed that in the past two years, the imperial court has dispatched military officers and generals below from various regions to receive martial arts training, which disrupted the arrangement - it was intended to be a check and balance. However, the generals in various regions have been stationary for many years. , the person may adopt an adopted son, acquire a close confidant, or run an industry - if this root cannot be removed, this malady will not be eliminated. Please take a closer look, Your Majesty."
Zhu Yijun asked: "Ganji has been in Jiliao for a long time. From your perspective, if the generals of the country's generals are transferred, will there be a disadvantage of 'generals don't know the soldiers'?"
Liang Menglong had been studying this issue for many years. Hearing this, he said: "In the past few years, we have conquered Yao many times and conquered Myanmar, Guangdong, Guangxi, Yunnan, Guizhou, Sichuan and other places. The generals should not be underestimated. But the emperor's holy mo is far-reaching. At the beginning, When the martial arts was established, the standards of all armies were unified. I believe that although not all the soldiers in the world have been trained, it is time for mutual adjustment."
Zhu Yijun listened and nodded: "I understand. Ganji has both talent and overall perspective - this is very rare. After I return to the capital from my hunting tour, I'm afraid I will have to add more burdens to you."
Liang Menglong was overjoyed when he heard this. At his level, there are only a few positions, and every step forward requires some sacrifice and patience.
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After the monarch and his ministers discussed the exchange of generals, Liang Menglong resigned. Zhu Yijun could not rest, because Zhang Siwei and other accompanying ministers had to hand over the approval opinions of the question book sent by Beijing Express to the emperor for review, and be prepared for the emperor to consult at any time.
When Zhang Siwei also resigned, Zhu Yijun still couldn't rest. The concubines he has brought out are all beautiful and fragrant. The concubine Shun who serves the emperor tonight is lively and active, with a fit body. She is obedient to Zhu Yijun's requirements and is able to innovate - she is a person who is willing to delve into business.
Zhu Yijun once told the people in the harem that there are only two qualities in this world that can make people successful: one is diligence; the other is seriousness, and the rest are auxiliary.
Concubine Shun was diligent and conscientious, so Zhu Yijun certainly had to give her adequate rewards: among the four people brought out, Concubine Shun had the highest status. In addition to fasting and bathing these days, Zhu Yijun was also working a very hard night shift.
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On March 25th, the Holy Master left Jizhen, and on that day he moved to the west. The following days are like a running list: on the 26th, he moved to Shangjiantai, Xi County, and on the 27th, he lived in the east of Kuancheng.
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After three days of stopping and going, Shengjia could already see the grassland. Ci Sheng has lived in the capital and the Forbidden City for half her life. She has never seen such a secret place and beautiful scenery. The smile on her excited face could not be removed, and she hurriedly called the emperor to her carriage.
In his previous life, Zhu Yijun had already visited every province in China and the major scenic spots nearby, so he had no interest in entering the grasslands. But in order to cater to Queen Mother Li, she still went to Queen Mother Li's carriage obediently.
The shape of Empress Dowager Li's carriage was second only to that of the Emperor, and the interior of the carriage was very spacious. Empress Dowager Li discussed Prince Lu's marriage choice in the carriage and asked Zhu Yijun for his opinion.
Zhu Yijun smiled and said: "The mother's choice must be good. My son has no objection to anything." After hearing this, Empress Dowager Li showed a bitter smile on her face and said: "How have you ever listened to me?"
Zhu Yijun had no choice but to ask Empress Dowager Li who she had fallen in love with. The Queen Mother took out a few paintings for the Emperor to look at. While comparing the family backgrounds, she murmured: "Zhu Yili is envious of your imperial brother. He insists on finding a Jiangnan girl to be his first wife - but it is difficult to find such a person."
Zhu Yijun frowned and said nothing. When Empress Dowager Li saw that he didn't answer, her heart was pounding. But thinking of his younger son's pleading, he still said: "Can you organize a draft in Jiangnan and let King Lu go to Nanjing to pick-"
Zhu Yijun was still silent after hearing this. Queen Mother Li was a little annoyed and was about to say something else when she heard an ouch from the groom sitting on the shaft of the carriage. Then the carriage tilted and the right wheel got stuck in the middle of the muddy road.
Zhu Yijun hurriedly put his head out to take a look, then turned around and said: "Mother, the wheel of the wheel is stuck. My son went down to help push it." Empress Dowager Li was about to say whether this is still of use to you, when she saw the emperor asked the internal official who was in charge of daily records. With a wink, he immediately understood that the emperor was pretending to be pretentious again, and thought to himself: "What kind of filial piety is pushing a cart? If you are really filial, how could you not start a fight just now?"
