Kingdom of Heaven and Han

Chapter 295 Destiny Is the Heart

He took a sip of tea and calmed down.Wang Xiaolie said to Chen Yuyi: "Counselor, you should pay more attention to this when you are in the army. How to train soldiers and how to arrange troops is for Shao Ling and Niu Gao to handle. Why did our army build an army? What you want to do, what requirements you have, is up to you."

Chen Yuyi thought for a while, and couldn't help smiling bitterly: "I read poetry and books since I was a child, and I only know how to be loyal to the emperor, love the country, and cherish the people. How have I ever learned these things?"

Wang Xiaolie said: "Reading poetry and books is to understand the truth, not just memorize the words. In peacetime, such things don't need to be done. But now, the enemy is in front of us, the mountains and rivers are broken, and the people are suffering. So. It is impossible to build a strong army without a strong mind. We must clearly answer why we let ordinary people join the army and what we need them to do. How this army should treat foreign enemies and civilians. Not only to let the soldiers understand, but also to let the people understand.”

Chen Yuyi looked at Shao Ling and Niu Gao, feeling a little dazed.He never thought that the army would do this.This matter is much more complicated than ordinary military affairs.Moreover, as a qualified bureaucrat, Chen Yuyi didn't know that when Wang Xiaolie raised this matter, he was actually digging the root of the dynasty.If the army is no longer the emperor's minion, then the emperor himself should also be suspected.For a scholar to directly doubt the legitimacy of the emperor, this is a shocking thing.

Wang Xiaolie said: "The Mandate of Heaven is illusory. What is it? Our army must take this as its own criterion. Why do people join the army? Because they want to defend their homes and the country! If they can’t defend their homes and the country, this army loses its meaning of existence! The army comes from the people, defends the people, One with the people!"

Chen Yuyi wiped the sweat from his forehead, not daring to breathe.Unexpectedly, the failure of this rectification did not make Wang Xiaolie back down, but he came to this step.According to Wang Xiaolie, the calculation cannot be wrong, and even many officials and common people would agree.But for the emperor, it was simply treason.If the destiny of the emperor is no longer mysterious, it will be easier said than done to secure the throne!

As the supreme ruler, blood relationship is of course very important.But in theory, blood relationship is important, not because who owns the world, but because blood relationship guarantees the destiny.Once the destiny is shaken, Zhao Gou's throne will inevitably be affected.

In ancient China, monarchy was granted by heaven, while in Europe and other regions, monarchy was granted by god.Many times, the two are confused, but they are not the same.Destiny is said to be mysterious and unusual, and most of the time it is just talk, once it is deeply rooted in the hearts of the people, it cannot be taken lightly.How did the Western Han Dynasty die?It wasn't that the country was invaded and destroyed, or power was usurped, but it was surrendered to Wang Mang.Why did Zen give way to Wang Mang?It's destiny.

Europe has a modern society, but China actually does not.What is the difference between modern society and ancient society?The biggest difference is that in ancient Europe, the kings and nobles had the final say, while in modern times it was the big capitalists and landlords.In modern times, at least in theory, it is no longer the big capitalists and big landlords who have the final say.Regardless of whether it is the East or the West, whether it is a socialist country or a capitalist country, theoretically state power belongs to the people.The difference is how the people exercise power and how they supervise power.

The Tang and Song dynasties are very special in Chinese history.Some Japanese scholars put forward the theory of Tang and Song changes, and then believed that China entered the so-called modern society from the Song Dynasty.Obviously, the Japanese have a very peculiar understanding of history, and the brain circuits are difficult for the Chinese to understand.Some Chinese scholars echoed this statement. They neither understand Chinese history nor understand what modern society is.

The liberation of state power from theocracy, and the elimination of royal power, was a revolution in European countries.Liberating state power from the mandate of heaven and handing it over to the people is a revolution in China.

Wang Xiaolie proposed that the Mandate of Heaven is the hearts of the people in the world, which is considered to have changed the foundation of governance, and the future is unpredictable.

Looking at the three of them, Chen Yuyi's face was pale, while Shao Ling and Niu Gao's expressions were normal, Wang Xiaolie nodded inwardly.Obviously, for today's literati, my statement is too deviant, and it is not easy for them to accept it.

After being silent for a while, Wang Xiaolie said: "The transformation of the army starts from this point. Because the hearts of the people represent the destiny of the people, the army must conform to the hearts of the people. The meaning of the existence of the army is to defend the country, not Soldiers eat food. Therefore, our army recruits good people, not idlers and brave people. Everyone has different identities and joins the army to defend our country. There is no high or low, so officers and soldiers must be equal. The army has military discipline , There are military merits in combat, and abilities vary. Different positions have different requirements. Military discipline must be strict, military merits must be clearly recorded, and officials must be appointed. This is the work of the army.”

Chen Yuyi nodded.In the end, I couldn't help it anymore, and said: "Observation, what you say is actually reasonable. If you don't talk about the destiny is the human heart, there will be no objection in reality. To say that the destiny is the human heart is against thousands of years of Confucianism."

"What is Confucianism?" Wang Xiaolie shook his head. "When Confucius and Mencius discussed their learning, the world was feudal, and the emperor was a week. So he said that he should be loyal to the king and be polite in doing things. What if the king he is doing is not worthy of loyalty? It is nothing more than floating on the sea in a boat. So Confucianism said, If there is a way, it will be manifested, but if the country has no way, it will be hidden. Now it is not feudalism. The world is rising and falling, and everyone is responsible. The Jin army committed crimes in the south, the mountains and rivers were broken, and the people were also deeply affected. If you want to hide, where can you hide? You can only stand up in anger , to defend the country!"

Chen Yuyi wiped his sweat and said nothing.

Wang Xiaolie said: "The change of thinking is actually the most difficult. Remember what I said today, go back and think about it carefully. If it makes sense, think about why it makes sense. If it doesn't make sense, then think about why it doesn't make sense. Reason. When we do things, we can’t think what others say. If we think well, everything will work, and things will be done easily.”

Niu Gao said: "What you said by observation is naturally correct. What do we fighters think so much about?"

Wang Xiaolie said: "The general who commands the war also has to think about it. Why do you fight? Is it just me who treats you well?"

Seeing that Niu Gao wanted to say more, Wang Xiaolie waved his hands and said: "There is no need to say more. Go back and think about what I said today, and then tell me after you think about it. Only when you straighten out your thoughts can you carry out military training Rectify."

Three people cross hands and say yes.

Wang Xiaolie said to Chen Yuyi: "Besides, there is another big thing to do in the Senate. When you rescued Shanzhou, you took part in the battle with many scribes and wrote down everything you encountered. When you are free, recruit some capable scribes to sort them out. Divide the stories of the people you met on the road into stories one by one. Try to make it as simple and clear as possible, so that ordinary people can understand it. If necessary, you can read it from the city Recruit some people to talk and let them help. Jin Junnan committed crimes, many people suffered, and countless tragedies happened in the world. We must write it down so that future generations will know what happened to us. No one will know about it after dozens of years Something happened."

(End of this chapter)