Prime Minister

Chapter 713
After the beginning of spring, Lintao is already in full bloom.

Zhang Yue and Gao Zunyu were stationed in Lintao City together, Wang Shao, Cai Yanqing and Li Xian were stationed in Tongyuan Army, and Wang Hou was stationed in Huizhou.

Zhang Yue and Cai Yanqing discussed the reform of the military system, and took the lead in implementing the military law on Xihe Road.

This is also in response to the call of the imperial court for reform, which is very important for the officials in the frontier.

For example, when the Green Crop Law was implemented, Liu Xiang, who was a transshipment envoy from Hebei, opposed it, but Wang Guangyuan from Shaanxi supported it. After that, the careers of the two went up and down.

The implementation of the military law is related to the court's trust in local officials.

This trust is gold, far more important than what official position you are in.

Even if Gao Zunyu disagreed, Zhang Yue and Cai Yanqing took out the official and Wang Anshi's golden signboards and pressed them, and he had nothing to say.

Zhang Yue agreed with both hands and feet for the general's art of war, because the problem with the Song army was that there were many soldiers and horses, but they could not fight.

How did the Song army fight in the northwest?
The general manager leads [-] troops, [-] are under his jurisdiction, and [-] are under the supervision of the governor.

The result of this is what to do when encountering the main force of the enemy army. Isn't the 3000 troops of the capital prison just sent away?

Fan Zhongyan sarcastically said that if you don't measure the number of thieves, you will fight, but you will fight according to the order of officials, which is the real way to win.

Therefore, he took the lead in promoting the art of war and divided the [-] forbidden troops into six divisions.

The art of war is divided into the generals to lead the command, so of course Zhang Yue, Gao Zunyu became a polished commander, but the general can grasp the training and combat of his subordinates.

Although this art of war was proposed by Cai Ting, it was popularized by Wang Anshi and spread all over the world.

But this is the same as the exemption method and the young crop method. Wang Anshi is not the one to initiate it. In another time and space history, Wang Anshi was in the process of dismissing the prime minister when he really fully promoted the general military method.

But without Wang Anshi, this method would definitely not have been implemented.

The first solution to the art of war is the problem of redundant soldiers, and what Fan Zhongyan said at the beginning of the three redundant soldiers is one redundant.

During Renzong's time, there were 120 soldiers and horses in the world. You must know that at the beginning of the Song Dynasty, only 19 people were used to conquer the country.

General's Art of War not only used the abolition of a large number of redundant Song troops, but also strengthened its combat effectiveness. In the Song Xia battle in the late Xining period, it was often seen that two or three thousand Song troops chased tens of thousands of Dangxiang troops.

A large number of soldiers and horses are saved, which is another benefit for Xihe Road.Because food transshipment is the biggest problem.To carry out disarmament, you can arrange for the remaining soldiers to grant fields and cultivate them. The most important thing is to reduce the burden of military rations.

Zhang Yue intends to set Xihe Road as the three generals.

The first general, Jing Sili, under the jurisdiction of Xihe Road, led [-] troops to Lintao. Jing Sili came from Jingyuan Road. He was originally Cai Ting's subordinate, and he was very familiar with the art of war.

The second will be Miao Shou, who will lead an army of [-] troops to station in Xicheng.Miao Shou is a member of the Shangdang Party, studied with Hu Yuan when he was young, and once entered the Imperial Academy, but Han Qi single-handedly picked him up.Because of Guo Zisheng's relationship, the other party also has friendship with Zhang Yue.

The third will be Wang Junwan, who will lead an army of [-] troops to station in Guweizhai.Wang Junwan was the commander of Qinfeng Road at the beginning. When Yu Longke surrendered to Song Dynasty two years ago, there was a Qiang chieftain named Silla who refused to follow.

Jinglue envoy Han Zhen asked the generals to take the head within one month.

Wang Junwan pretended to be hunting, chased the birds to the other party's residence, and hunted with Xinluo.Suddenly Wang Junwan took the iron whip and hammered Silla Jie off the horse, beheaded his head and returned to Qinzhou to present it to Han Zhen.

Therefore, Wang Junwan worshiped the door of the pavilion and waited only.

Wang Junwan followed Wang Shao and made great achievements in battle, and he also made the most contributions in capturing Lintao City

Now Wang Junwan has been promoted to the third general of Xihe Road.

Gao Zunyu, who was the general of the military and horse capital, thought he could command the army, but in the end, the general's art of war was messed up, and the military power was divided by three generals, leaving only a few hundred weak soldiers.

While Xihe Road used to have nearly 5000 soldiers and horses, only [-] people remained after such a cut.

After the abolition, the newly formed Song Army consisted of 25 troops, 120 five troops, and 500 generals.

The second advantage of the general's art of war is that it changed the situation that the soldiers of the Song army did not know the generals, and the generals did not know the soldiers.

It cannot be said that the soldiers do not know the generals, and the generals do not know that the soldiers are not good. This is the same as advocating culture and suppressing martial arts, which weakens the possibility of generals rebelling. It is okay to use it in times of peace. This is conducive to centralization.

The Song Dynasty has always implemented the law of more garrison, and the forbidden army is transferred in rotation, basically every three years, but the generals are not transferred with the army.

This is the reason why the general does not know the soldier, and the soldier does not know the general.

For example, there are no senior officials among the civil servants, and there is no magistrate who has worked for more than ten years, and they are changed every few years.

This move allowed the Song Dynasty to have no confidant troubles for a hundred years, but it also caused the problem that the Song army could not fight.

Putting the art of war behind the generals means that whoever trains the soldiers will bring them into battle, so that the generals will pay more attention to their daily drills.

Moreover, after re-editing, the problem of empty pay has been greatly solved.In the Song Dynasty, a commander generally had only 200 people, or even more than 100 people, and the most shameless dozens of people would do.

Now there are no all, command, or box. They are all team, formation, and general level three.

According to Wang Shao's method, Mu Zheng was about to be conquered, but once the art of war was implemented, the Song army would have to reorganize for three months.According to Cai Yanqing's intention, it will take at least three months to reorganize to form combat effectiveness.

We must know that half of the [-] soldiers and horses will be cut off. This is not something that can be done just by saying it.

But if it is done, it is Zhang Yue, Cai Yanqing, and Wang Shao's political achievements. Because of this incident, Zhang Yue and Cai Yanqing's partners on Xihe Road are also very happy. The worrying Zhang-Cai dispute did not happen. Instead, Gao Zunyu was excluded.

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The Art of War will be promoted on Xihe Road in this way, and at the same time, Yisi in Lintao City is also in full swing.

It turned out that Wang Shao had set up the Shiyi Division in Guweizhai, and Huang Cha, the Jiyiwen of the Yuanbian Economic Strategy Division, was in charge at that time.

Now Huang Cha has been promoted to Guan Gou of the Xihe Economic Strategy and Appeasement Department due to his meritorious service.

In addition, there is a businessman named Yuan Zhongtong, who is responsible for purchasing tea and hiring female slaves.

Now the Shiyi Division will move from Guwei to Lintao, Wang Zhongtong and Huang Cha will go to Lintao to discuss with Zhang Yue.

Lu Shengqing and Xing Shu discussed how to entertain them with a banquet in Lintao City.

Lu Shengqing said to Xing Shu: "There are many ways in the matter of the Shiyi Division. Do you know who this Yuan Zhongtong is?"

Xing Shu said: "I haven't heard of it."

Lu Shengqing said: "This man's original name was Yuan Guan. He was originally a businessman. He was a little old with Wang Fujing, and later he served him. Wang Fujinglue originally wanted him to work in the Yuanbian Economic and Strategy Department, but the court knew that this person was related to Wang Fujing. After the relationship with Deputy Wang Jinglue, I don’t want this person to be an official in the Jinglue Department.”

"How about Deputy Wang's strategy? He actually changed Yuan Guan's name without authorization, and submitted a petition to the waiting court. After Yuan Guan changed his name to Yuan Zhongtong, he was asked to work in the trading department."

Xing Shu nodded and said: "In this way, Deputy Wang Jinglue and Yuan Zhongtong must have a good relationship."

Lu Shengqing said: "Yes, I heard that every time money is received from this person, [-]% must be withheld."

"Then does Mr. Jinglue know?" Xing Shu asked.

Lu Shengqing said: "You are stupid to ask. What does it matter whether Mr. Jinglue knows or doesn't know? Is he going to turn against Wang Fujinglue? I told you that this matter will rot in my stomach, so don't tell others. .”

"Then how do you receive Yuan Zhongtong when he comes?"

Lu Shengqing said: "This man is a womanizer and loves money, so let's do everything conveniently according to the rules. It is not only a banquet for entertainment, but also two women from the Tibetan tribe to serve in the bed, and then give them thirty pieces of thank you each." present."

Xing Shu asked: "Then will the envoy be willing to give the sixty canons?"

Lu Shengqing smiled slightly and said, "I have already told him about this matter, and he let me make my own decision."

Hearing this, Xing Shu thought for a while and said: "It's better for you to handle the matter properly, but it's only a mere sixty points. Brother Mingfu can make his own decision. Why bother to report it to Mr. Jinglue alone?"

Lu Shengqing laughed and said: "Although Liushiguan is small, it will be troublesome if you lose the trust of Mr. Jinglue. After we have been working for a long time, Mr. Jinglue relies heavily on you and me, so we don't have to report everything."

Xing Shu said: "Brother Jinfu is still wiser."

Lu Shengqing said: "When receiving the two of you later, we have to be more cautious in what we say. In the future, we will have to deal with each other for a long time. I heard that Yuan Zhongtong has a good reputation in the border area, and many of the foreign merchants and Han merchants have sold him. face."

Xing Shu said: "But we are expropriated by the general manager, so we don't need to look at their faces."

Lu Shengqing said: "Neither humble nor arrogant."

The next day, Lu Shengqing and Lu Shengqing entertained Yuan Zhongtong and Huang Cha.

As soon as Huang Cha opened his mouth, he said, "In my opinion, it would be better to place the trading department in Guwei, but now it's moved to Lintao, which is really inconvenient."

Lu Shengqing said with a smile: "Huang Guangou, this Xizhou is closer to the Western Regions. In the Han and Tang Dynasties, this was the Silk Road. Once we set up a company here, it will be a matter of time before we open up the Western Regions. And merchants from Sichuan and Shu can also go. Jialing River and Bailong River, from Minzhou to Xizhou!"

"Although it is more than 100 miles to the west, I think at least [-]% more transactions can be made every year!"

Yuan Zhongtong said, "Lu Guangou understands it very clearly."

Lu Shengqing said: "Just laugh, laugh."

Huang Cha laughed and said, "Lu Guangou is a real person who doesn't show his face!"

Lu Shengqing said: "I still need to ask Huang Guangou for more advice. I remember my brother mentioned that he and Huang Guangou had met several times in Beijing."

Huang Cha heard that Lu Huiqing knew that he was very happy and said with a smile: "That's the time when I just got a Jinshi. Brother Ling is now in an official family. Wang Xianggong is favored. I'm afraid I won't know me when we meet again."

Xing Shu was very happy to see that Lu Shengqing had shocked them, and they were about to have a deep talk, but Lu Shengqing said: "Today we only talk about romantic affairs, not business affairs."

They had a very happy meal, and after receiving Lu Shengqing's thank you gift the next day, both of them agreed to cooperate in the preparation of the Shiyi Division.

Two days later, the two returned to Guwei.

Just when Lu Shengqing thought the matter was settled, Huang Cha suddenly turned back and informed them that Yuan Zhongtong had been arrested.

Both Lu Shengqing and Xing Shu were taken aback. Someone dared to arrest Yuan Zhongtong?
"Who did it?"

Huang Cha said: "It's from the mansion of the general manager of soldiers and horses. They immediately told about Brother Yuan's false name, and said that he embezzled money from the government, and they wanted to arrest him and send him to Beijing. If I hadn't been a Jinshi, I would be afraid The people in the government are afraid that even I will be arrested!"

Lu Shengqing and Xing Shu looked at each other, it turned out that it was Gao Zunyu's person, this time something bad happened.

Ps: In history, it was Guo Kui who arrested Yuan Guan, not Gao Zunyu.

(End of this chapter)