Daming: I, Yang Xian, really govern Yang!

At that time, Wu Qi led the Wei soldiers to conquer the north and south, and achieved the extraordinary feat of "seventy-two battles, sixty-four victories, and the rest were eliminated (regardless of the outcome)".

Relying on Wei Wuzu, Wu Qi not only captured Hangu Pass, but also seized more than 500 miles of land on the west bank of the Yellow River from Qin State, compressing Qin State into a narrow strip west of Huashan Mountain.

Among them, the Battle of Yin and Jin was the most famous battle in which 50,000 soldiers defeated 500,000 soldiers.

But as mentioned before, the selection of Wei soldiers was extremely strict.

The soldier must be able to wear triple armor (another name for heavy armor), hold a halberd in his hand, an iron sword hanging at his waist, a large rhinoceros-faced oar on his back, 50 crossbow bolts and a powerful crossbow, and at the same time carry three days of army rations. Only soldiers who marched continuously for one hundred miles were qualified to become soldiers.

Not to mention how difficult it is to select people who meet these requirements.

At the same time, the cost of Wei's soldiers was too high. The national power and material resources were greatly lost, and their vitality was severely damaged. Especially the loss of elite Wei soldiers was difficult to recover in the short term.

The requirements for the selection of Wei soldiers are high. The cost of training and equipment is very expensive, and the maintenance cost is also very high. The Wei state in its powerful period can still afford it. Of course, more importantly, the real soul of Wei soldiers who form combat effectiveness are those who are rich in fighting. Experienced veterans, their rich combat experience and combat skills are very valuable assets that cannot be compensated through hard work.

The training and training cycle is very long.

The myth of Wei Wuzu cannot be reproduced.

In the Song Dynasty, it went to another extreme.

At the beginning of the founding of the People's Republic of China, there were still some barriers to recruiting soldiers in the Song Dynasty.

But not long after, some of the most intelligent rulers of the Song Dynasty thought they had discovered a brilliant strategy.

That is, every time there is a disaster, all the young and strong people are recruited as soldiers.

The rulers believed that in this way, only the old and the weak would be left among the victims, making it impossible for them to resist.

From then on, recruiting refugees and hungry people to serve as soldiers during disaster years became a traditional national policy of the Song Dynasty. Countermeasures used to prevent peasant uprisings in disaster years.

In addition, strong criminals were also recruited to serve as soldiers, especially as side soldiers. When the supply of soldiers was exhausted, rulers often forcibly arrested husbands, causing great harassment and pain to the people.

It was this kind of cunning operation that caused the Song Dynasty soldiers to have a low combat effectiveness despite the large number of soldiers.

Not to mention the various powerful foreign enemies surrounding them, even the domestic peasant uprising army and the troops pulled up by the Chunchun Caotai team were not as effective as the fighting force.

Yang Xian knew the evolution of the military recruitment system, and naturally knew what Zhu Biao was worried about.

Yang Xian looked at Zhu Biao and smiled and said: "What we adopt is neither a government military system nor a guard military system, nor is it a simple recruitment system."

"What our Ming Dynasty is going to do next is a brand-new military service system. It is a new type of military service system that combines the compulsory military service system and the voluntary military service system."

For Zhu Biao, they are two brand new terms.

"Compulsory military service? Volunteer military service?" Zhu Biao asked.

Yang Xian nodded and said: "Our court can stipulate that all men who are registered in the Ming Dynasty, after reaching a certain age, must go to the camp to receive military training for one to two years. This is regarded as As compulsory soldiers, the compulsory soldiers will be paid by the imperial court according to the average income of the people of the Ming Dynasty that year."

"In this way, even if there is a shortage of soldiers one day in the future, temporary recruitment will be much better than recruiting farmers directly in the fields. After all, all adult citizens of the Ming Dynasty have received military training. train."

Zhu Biao was already accustomed to the fact that Yang Xian could always think of things that others could not think of.

All adult Ming men were required to perform compulsory military service. This measure was completely epoch-making in Zhu Biao's view.

Yang Xian then said: "Among these compulsory soldiers, for those who usually perform well and are well-trained, the court can directly extend an olive branch to them, let them stay in the team, and turn them into professional soldiers. Of course, this option It’s a two-way process, allowing them to freely choose whether to stay in the military or return to their hometown.”

Zhu Biao was calculating in his mind while listening to Yang Xian's words.

Now the Ming Dynasty has a registered population of more than 60 million, including more than 30 million men only!

According to Yang Xian's statement, if a threshold is defined based on age, the number of conscripts, that is, reserves, will reach more than 10 million year-round.

And these ten million conscripts are all combat-ready soldiers!
Don’t underestimate the short one to two years of training.

Before Yang Xian finished speaking, Zhu Biao was even more shocked.

Yang Xian continued: "With the foundation of compulsory soldiers, in less than ten years, there will be a large number of retired conscripts in various places. At that time, the county government can register these soldiers and organize a relatively loose militia organization. In addition, The purpose is to prevent them from leaving the military camp for too long and completely lose the things in the military camp. Let the county organize training once a year. During the training, the Yamen can also issue some subsidies to these militiamen. "

"In this way, if one day, the Ming Dynasty is really in danger of survival, it will need a large number of soldiers. After retiring, whether he becomes a cook, a waiter in a restaurant, or a businessman in various walks of life, they will all A common identity is that of being a veteran.”

"If there is a war, these are veterans who can be used immediately!"

Zhu Biao completely accepted the new military service system proposed by Yang Xian.

Zhu Biao couldn't even imagine what earth-shaking changes would happen once the Ming Dynasty made such a reform!
At this point, the skeleton of Ming Dynasty's new military service system has been set, and all that's left is to fill it with flesh and blood.

There is much to be said for it.

Zhu Biao was afraid that he would not be able to remember so much at once, so he unknowingly began to take notes and record them aside, for fear of missing something.

For example, if we want to improve the salary of professional soldiers, if the salary of the conscripts only needs to be the same as the average income of the people of the Ming Dynasty, then the salary of the professional soldiers who stay in the army will have to go up a bit.

In addition to money, spiritual things such as honor are also indispensable.

We must instill in society the idea that if one person joins the army, the whole family will be glorious.

You can ask the local government office to issue certificates of commendation to the families of professional soldiers, and at the same time give some material rewards.

Of course, the previous criminal law that sent criminals into the army will naturally be abolished. The low image of soldiers in ancient times accounts for a large part of the reason.

In Yang Xian's opinion, just let these criminals drive screws in prison.

Are they worthy of being soldiers? !

Then it is to set up a visible and gradual promotion path for soldiers.

After all, no one wants to be just a top soldier for the rest of their lives.

Wait until Yang Xian finishes speaking.

The sky has darkened.

Zhu Biao could only stay overnight in Shenhou Mansion.

During dinner.

Zhu Biao and Yang Xian discussed the murder of fishermen in Xiaoliuqiu.

Yang Xian said it simply. Military reform cannot be fully implemented in one time, but the fishermen who are waiting for justice cannot wait any longer.

Ming Dynasty must not let its people feel cold.

Any time.

In Yang Xian's view, this is the best moment to strengthen the national cohesion of the Ming Dynasty.

This battle against Xiaoliuqiu Island must not only be fought, but also fought beautifully! Not only to play well, but also to promote it.

Let the people of the entire Ming Dynasty and the small countries around the Ming Dynasty see what will happen if they offend the Ming Dynasty at will!
"As for the generals who lead the army, Your Highness can actually consider young people. Xiaoliuqiu is just a small place, and it is basically not too difficult. It can definitely give young people some experience. For example, Xu Yungong, the eldest son of King Zhongshan, followed Zhongshan I have been with Wang for so many years, and I have participated in many battles, large and small, so it is time to take it out and test its quality."

Yang Xian looked at Zhu Biao and smiled: "Can't we count on those old Huaixi brothers every time we fight?"

If the military academy wants to achieve results, it will also take time to accumulate.

Nowadays, if you want to have an emergency, the fastest way is naturally to use young generals like Yang Xian mentioned.

The next morning.

The sky was clear and the wind was gentle. Before dawn, Zhu Biao took his subordinates out of the city and took a car back to Beijing.

On the train, Zhu Biao carefully thought about what Yang Xian said yesterday.

Nowadays, the army is reforming and reforming. Zhu Biao has roughly found the direction of how to change this law. Although the specific details have yet to be studied, the most difficult thing about this kind of thing is actually to establish the direction. As for those details, that is the province of Zhongshu. Things that ministers need to consider.

Just as Yang Xian said, it is urgent to send troops to Xiaoliuqiu Island.

We cannot chill the hearts of the people of Ming Dynasty.

After returning to Beijing, Zhu Biao went straight to the palace without stopping.

At this time, Zhu Yuanzhang had just gone to court, changed into plain clothes and was preparing to have dinner.

But what he was drinking was no longer the porridge cooked by Queen Ma.

Because Queen Ma was still angry with Zhu Yuanzhang and had a cold war.

After Prince Consort Ouyang Lun was given death, Princess Anqing actually chose to hang herself.

If the palace maid hadn't discovered it in time, a life could have been saved. If it hadn't been for the palace maid, the consequences would have been disastrous.

But after hearing the news, Lao Zhu not only showed no concern for his daughter, but was furious: "Let her die, let her die! She is willing to be buried for that bastard, we will never recognize her This daughter."

These words fell into the ears of Queen Ma, who thought that Zhu Yuanzhang's words were not words that a father could say.

Empress Ma hoped that Zhu Yuanzhang would not only be a good emperor, but also a good father.

At this point, the couple had a conflict.

Of course Zhu Yuanzhang also wanted to be a good emperor, but if there was a conflict between being a good emperor and a good father, he would abandon the latter without hesitation.

Among so many children, if the one who feels the deepest love from his father is the only one, Prince Zhu Biao.

This is why later generations will say that Zhu Yuanzhang was the emperor in front of his other children and his father in front of Zhu Biao.

Zhu Biao looked at Zhu Yuanzhang sitting alone at the table and sipping porridge, and looking at his father's haggard look on his face, he knew that the cold war between his parents was not over yet.

"Father." Zhu Biao hurriedly walked to Zhu Yuanzhang and saluted.

Zhu Yuanzhang raised his head and glanced at Zhu Biao, raised the corners of his mouth slightly, and showed a smile: "I must have rushed back from Yangzhou early in the morning. I haven't had breakfast yet. Let's sit down and eat together. If you have anything to say, let's eat together. Just say it.”

Before Zhu Biao could speak, Zhu Yuanzhang signaled the chamberlain to bring a pair of bowls and chopsticks to Zhu Biao.

"My son, take your orders."

Father and son were sitting at the table.

The two most powerful people in the entire Ming Dynasty rarely enjoyed a quiet family time.

After the meal, Zhu Biao put down the bowls and chopsticks in his hands.

He began to report the income from Yangzhou to Zhu Yuanzhang.

Zhu Yuanzhang's brows furrowed more and more as he listened. After all, the Wei system was created by him and Liu Bowen, and it was a system that he had always been proud of.

But even so, after Zhu Yuanzhang listened to Zhu Biao's explanation, he recognized the shortcomings of the Weisuo system.

In his opinion, anything can be changed as long as it is good for the people of Ming Dynasty and for the good of Ming Dynasty.

Even if it is a national policy formulated by himself, there are no exceptions.

Zhu Yuanzhang was silent for a long time and then said: "Boss, you first draft a rough charter with the Ministry of War and the Governor's Office. I will ask Bao'er to help you with this matter."

No matter which dynasty or generation it is, any reform in the military is an absolute national event.

There is nothing wrong with being cautious.

The first step in the reform was the restructuring of the Metropolitan Governor's Office, which naturally required the full support of Li Wenzhong, who is now the Metropolitan Governor.

"Father, there is also Xiaoliuqiu Island. Yang Qing's meaning is the same as ours, it's just one word, fight!"

"And we have to fight beautifully, Yang Qing said. Through this battle, the people of the entire Ming Dynasty can become more cohesive, make all the people of the Ming Dynasty proud of their identity, and let them know that no matter where they are, , there is a powerful country like ours supporting him behind him." Zhu Biao said.

"Well said!" Zhu Yuanzhang's eyes lit up and he praised loudly.

Then Zhu Biao proposed to Yang Xian that the young generals should be tested.

After Zhu Yuanzhang pondered for a moment, he said directly: "That's right! Now let someone order Xu Da's son and Bao'er's son to go together!"

"Yes, Father!" Zhu Biao followed the order.

Beijing, Zhongshan Palace.

After becoming the crown prince of Zhongshan, Xu Yungong did not become happier, but instead became a little jade.

It seems that I have suddenly lost my life goal.

Because what he yearns for more is military life, what he wants is to be like his father, to rely on his own hands to achieve immortal achievements and be granted the title of marquis and knight.

Rather than relying on the shadow of our parents.

In fact, Xu Yungong doesn't have to work so hard at all. He will definitely inherit his father Xu Da's title in the future. This was something that many people dreamed of, but he couldn't get enough of it.

These days, Xu Da went to patrol the border.

Xu Yungong didn't go with him this time. He almost got into trouble if he stayed in the palace.

Many warriors have this problem and cannot rest at all.

What he didn't know was that at this moment, a decree was coming to the Zhongshan Palace. (End of chapter)