Borrow the day to change the day

() Zhong Jinwei said: "Your Majesty, my lords, I think quartermasters should also be promoted with military merit, following the example of the Qin Dynasty's military merit conferring system."

Sun Chengzong couldn't help but shook his head when he heard this, and said: "This dynasty has them all, and they are third-class Dukes and uncles. They cannot be awarded unless they are military merits."

Speaking of this, he looked at Emperor Chongzhen and said: "Of course, foreign relatives can also be named princes." In fact, there are exceptions. Some powerful eunuchs' children are also named princes. For example, Wei Zhongxian's nephew Wei Liangqing was once named Ning Guogong.

"This is, there is no institutionalized thing." Zhong Jinwei immediately took over the topic and said: "Moreover, the third-class title of Duke and Duke should be limited to high-ranking generals. The military merits of the Qin Dynasty are divided into twenty. Have a share. Only in this way can the soldiers be encouraged to work hard.”

Wen Tiren reminded on the side: "It is true that Qin used such military achievements to confer titles, the soldiers were crazy, and the combat power soared, but it was easy to break, so the second generation died, and future generations did not use it."

Emperor Chongzhen watched the debates of the few courtiers below him at the top, and he did not attack personally, but discussed the matter on a case-by-case basis, arguing to solve the matter, and he was very satisfied with this attitude of doing things.But it seems to be off topic again, isn't it about how and how the quartermaster is promoted? How did you talk about the generals and soldiers? Is there a turning point later on to talk about the quartermaster?Thinking of this, he didn't speak, just watched quietly.

Zhong Jinwei replied to Wen Tiren and said: "Master Wen is right, so we can take advantage of the advantages and avoid the disadvantages. It makes the combat power of our Ming army soar, but it is not crazy. In this way, it will be the best of both worlds."

"How to have both?" A loud voice rang in Zhong Jinwei's ear.

"First, military merits are awarded; titles and salaries are linked to encourage soldiers and generals to make meritorious deeds; second, the first rank is not the only condition for military merit, and the first rank is not used as the individual military merit condition for soldiers."

How to count military merit has always been a difficult problem to solve.The rulers of all dynasties have a headache for this matter.Listening to Zhong Jinwei's important points, he listened carefully.

"I don't need to talk about the first point. Let's focus on the second point. As far as the Qin Dynasty's [-]th-class military merit is concerned, soldiers are divided according to their heads, and military merit is counted on specific soldiers. In this way, it will cause Counterfeiting a head means killing a good person and pretending to be a meritorious service. Soldiers fight for the head, regardless of military discipline, or disregarding the feelings of fellow soldiers. But, have you ever thought about it, if you are alone on the battlefield, can you cut off the opponent's head? Without the cover of your comrades, desperately, can you cut off the opponent's head? Without the excellent command of the general, can you cut off the opponent's head?" Zhong Jinwei asked three rhetorical sentences in a row.

Sun Chengzong, Wen Tiren and Emperor Chongzhen nodded, indicating that it was impossible.

"So, the battlefield actually pays attention to group combat. Marshal Qi actually does one thing very well. His soldiers are organized according to a small team. One of them is responsible for cutting off the head, and then the whole small team shares the credit for the head. .”

Zhong Jinwei suddenly realized that he seemed to have missed the topic, and more importantly, this topic could not be continued, so he didn't think about it! ! !

Scratching his head, his face flushed slightly: "Sorry, I got off topic again. I'll still talk about the quartermaster."

The confirmation of the military merits of the soldiers and generals is also a matter of great concern to Sun Chengzong, who is older than the army, so he doesn't care about what Zhong Jinwei said. Let's talk."

"Sorry, I haven't figured it out yet!"

Sun Chengzong and Wen Tiren looked at each other, what, I didn't think about it....This, this is Yuqian, you just said it without thinking about it.

Unexpectedly, at this moment, Emperor Chongzhen laughed and said, "Mr. Zhong, luckily it's not a big court meeting, otherwise the people of Honglu Temple want to embarrass you, and I won't be able to talk to you if you lose your dignity in front of the imperial court."

Both Sun Chengzong and Wen Tiren are not pedantic people. Seeing that Zhong Jinwei is so young and talented, if he suffers because of such a trivial matter, it is obviously not the intention of caring for talents.Seeing now that Emperor Chongzhen clearly wanted to defend Zhong Jinwei, it was as if he hadn't heard Zhong Jinwei speak just now.

"Mr. Zhong, you continue to talk about the quartermaster." Emperor Chongzhen continued.

Zhong Jinwei glanced at Emperor Chongzhen gratefully, and then began to talk about the military quartermaster: "For the quartermaster, I think there should be a title corresponding to it. It doesn't have to be a prince, and some low-level titles can be set. The reason is: the quartermaster Officials are the pioneers and teachers who are loyal to the emperor and patriotism. If it is just material rewards such as silver, I think it is not enough, and it will also benefit. Give Daming the title and honor, so that they will be more loyal to Daming. Loyal to His Majesty."

This is reliable, Emperor Chongzhen nodded.

"Second, the meritorious service of the quartermaster, I think it can be judged according to his duties. First, it is the literacy rate of the soldiers in charge. You can set a standard for the literacy rate, and those who are lower than the standard will be punished. Generally, there is no punishment or reward, and those who are higher than the standard will be rewarded and credited; secondly, the violations of discipline and rules of the soldiers in charge are the same as the literacy assessment, given the number of times the standard is lower than the penalty, and higher than the reward; finally , The meritorious service of the soldiers in charge, the more meritorious service, the more credit will be distributed to the quartermaster. It can be commented on a certain level.”

"Is there anything else?" Wen Tiren was more careful and reminded Zhong Jinwei.

"Well, also, for example, soldiers can also rate the quartermaster, whether there is any deduction of military pay, whether there is favoritism, etc., and give anonymous scores to the inspecting officials. If the quartermaster is doing well enough, you don't have to worry about scoring points. Low, of course, if you don’t do well, you have to be careful with this score. Low scores deduct credit, high scores add credit, that’s it.”

Under Wen Tiren's reminder, Zhong Jinwei added one more point.

This seems to be a bit beyond the understanding of Emperor Chongzhen, Sun Chengzong, and Wen Tiren, and the people sue the officials to allow it?However, no statement was made on it.

Sun Chengzong frowned and asked another matter: "These quartermasters are so important, and they are not under the jurisdiction of the generals, so who is the main one in the army?"

Oh, I still missed a question. A good memory is worse than a bad pen. Zhong Jinwei quickly replied: "The army fights. Of course, the generals are the main ones, but the generals only focus on fighting, and other auxiliary things. Quartermasters are the main ones, but quartermasters are not allowed to interfere with the military, and they should be in a complementary relationship with the commanding generals.”

Emperor Chongzhen saw that Zhong Jinwei stopped talking, and knew that he had finished speaking, so he asked Sun Chengzong and Wen Tiren: "What do Master Sun and Wen Qing think?"

Sun Chengzong stood up and replied to Emperor Chongzhen: "Your Majesty, I think this method, combined with the aforementioned reform of the military system and the training of quartermasters, is very wonderful!"

"Senior!" Wen Tiren also stood up and replied.

Zhong Jinwei felt elated when he heard that they all agreed with his idea.

Sun Chengzong raised his voice: "However, Jianlu is still in the pass. At present, the troops of the Qin kings are being rectified. I feel that the promotion cannot be carried out in a short time."

Emperor Chongzhen nodded to show that he knew this.

Wen Tiren also opened his mouth and said: "Furthermore, the implementation of this method will inevitably require money and food support to establish the prestige of quartermasters in the army, and training quartermasters is also a huge expenditure."

When Emperor Chongzhen heard this, he was worried, it was all a problem!Then he looked at Zhong Jinwei and said, "Mr. Zhong, go back and sort it out, and write a complete strategic plan to me, so that it can be innovated and promoted at an appropriate time."

"Okay, but I can only write plain Chinese." Zhong Jinwei was a little embarrassed.

"It doesn't matter, after I approve it, someone will write a new copy." Emperor Chongzhen comforted with a smile.

"By the way, my husband is already in good health. I want my husband to come out and help me. I don't know if that's okay?" Because Zhong Jinwei said before that he didn't want to be an official, he only helped himself behind the stage.But it is not very convenient to have no identity.So Emperor Chongzhen consulted Zhong Jinwei for advice.

"I'm just coming up with ideas now!"

"That's not what I mean. I want to give you the same background as a Jinshi, and to be an academician of the Imperial Academy, to attend the court and discuss state affairs together."

This kind of treatment can be said to be not high. A commoner has become an important official of the court, and how many people have worked hard all their lives without the status of Jinshi, and he has it all at once.Both Sun Chengzong and Wen Tiren looked at Zhong Jinwei, wanting to hear what he had to say.

"Your Majesty, I don't want to deal with those people. I'm not good at these. I'd rather not have anything, and just come up with ideas later." Unexpectedly, Zhong Jinwei shook his head.In his previous life, Zhong Jinwei actually felt that his interpersonal communication skills were not good enough, so he chose the technology industry.

"Mister recommended me a great talent, and gave me such a wonderful plan, and he also saved me. If you don't reward me, people will think that I am mean and ungrateful."

"How come, I didn't want it myself." Zhong Jinwei still wanted to insist.

Wen Tiren understood the meaning of both parties, seeing that one of them wants to reward and the other doesn't, and insisting on it is not an option, so he said: "Your Majesty, I have a way to get the best of both worlds."

"Oh, Aiqing, tell me quickly."

"Mr. Zhong doesn't know that I pay attention to etiquette in the dynasty. I get along with my colleagues day and night. Offending my colleagues without knowing it is indeed a hindrance. However, Mr. Zhong also has to make suggestions and discuss state affairs. It is not acceptable to not reward him. I think that he can be rewarded with a knighthood. With the title of title, you can enter the court, and you don’t have to spend day and night with your colleagues. It can be said to have the best of both worlds."

Emperor Chongzhen nodded, thinking the idea was good, he looked at Zhong Jinwei.As long as Zhong Jinwei himself doesn't get along with those ancient bureaucrats, especially those bureaucrats who can only talk and fight day and night, it doesn't matter, so he also nodded.

Seeing that Zhong Jinwei agreed, Emperor Chongzhen thought for a while and said, "I think it's good to recommend talents, sir, but I haven't made great achievements yet, so I can't reward you with a title. The strategy you offer still needs to be kept secret, so you can't use it as a reward." This rewards you with a title. Therefore, I only reward you with a title for saving your life. I will give you the title of Earl first, and I will be named Uncle Zhongxing to show that you want to help me rejuvenate the Ming Dynasty. How about it?"

Earl, isn't that only for vampires? It seems that Wei Xiaobao also got an earl at the beginning, Mr. Zhong, it sounds good.Zhong Jinwei nodded, expressing that he had no objection.

Sun Chengzong is always watching from the sidelines. For this young man (looking young), he is not confused by fame and power at a young age. He knows his own weight, has self-knowledge, does not care about unaccounted credit, is open-minded, and has an unlimited future. Can't help nodding slightly.

"So, I will announce this decision at the morning court tomorrow, including Wen Qing's matter. Tomorrow you will also go to the palace to listen to the seal. You have to prepare early. Don't wear Mr. Zhong's temporary clothes. I will ask someone to give it to you Prepare a set of commoner clothes, let’s put it off for now.”

"Thank you, Your Majesty!" Wen Tiren and Zhong Jinwei both replied.

"Okay, you go back first, I still have something to deal with." After they all retreated, Emperor Chongzhen called Wang Chengen and asked him to pass in the cabinet chief assistant Han Yu.

Han Yu has been having a hard time these days. First, he misjudged the form, but Emperor Chongzhen said it all by name.Then it was his disciple Yuan Chonghuan who made a big mistake and was thrown into prison.I don't know what will happen to me in the end.

Now when I heard that the Emperor Chongzhen had issued an edict to me, I couldn't help but raise my heart. It must not be a good thing, but I don't know how bad it will be, so I am quite terrified.