Dream of the Red Chamber: Start by gaining Zhao Yun's martial prowess, and be ennobled in a sin

This is actually no longer a simple matter of weighting!

You should know that the capital city only has a few military forces: the Capital Garrison, the Ba Shang Camp, the Imperial Guard, the Five City Garrison Commands, and the Imperial City Command!

Needless to say, the Five Cities Garrison was responsible for maintaining order in the capital city and was not considered an army at all, with very low combat strength!

The Imperial City Guard is an intelligence agency that is distributed throughout the world. The number of its personnel in the capital city is small, and their combat strength is not high!

The Imperial Guards, as the imperial troops guarding the palace, had a prestigious name, but only numbered around 20,000. They had not seen much combat and had little fighting power!

The 100,000 troops each of the Jingying and Bashang camps were the main field armies stationed in the capital.

The reason why Emperor Taizu and Emperor Chengzu set up two large camps was to check and balance each other and prevent one person from having sole control of military power.

Now, Emperor Jingsheng actually wants to merge the two camps to form the Twelve Regiments Camp, and even put Jia Jing in charge of all 180,000 troops!

This is no longer just simple trust; it's an understatement to say that they would entrust their entire fortune and life to each other!

With these 180,000 troops at his disposal, if Jia Jing harbored any rebellious intentions, he could easily overthrow the dynasty and change the ruler of the country!

Of course, with Jia Jing's martial prowess, if he really wanted to rebel, he could succeed with just his eight hundred personal guards!

But Emperor Jingsheng's complete trust still deeply moved him.

"There's nothing wrong with it! If I can't even trust you, Zijie, then who in the world can I trust!"

A resolute look flashed across Emperor Jingsheng's thin brows, and he waved his hand without hesitation.

Upon hearing this, Jia Jing paused slightly, then spoke slowly in a low voice:

"I was originally a son of a concubine in the Jia family. If it weren't for Your Majesty's vigorous promotion, I would still be a lowly person who is frustrated and unfulfilled."

"I owe my current status entirely to Your Majesty's cultivation and guidance. Without Your Majesty, how could I enjoy such honor and favor!"

"Your Majesty's trust in me is so great that I have no way to repay you but to wield the sword in Your Majesty's hand to quell the disloyal and eliminate the treacherous!"

Emperor Jingsheng patted Jia Jing's hand and looked at him gently, saying:

"You've done just as much for me! We don't need such formalities between ruler and subject!"

"Zijie should reorganize the twelve battalions, select the commanders of each battalion, and then send troops to train the border troops in various towns in turn."

"We must follow the example of the Ba Shang Camp, eliminating the old and weak, clearing out vacancies, strengthening training, enforcing strict military discipline, and improving combat effectiveness, so that our Han army is well-trained and its generals are strong, and its appearance is completely renewed."

"A strong army is the prerequisite for the new laws to be widely implemented. After this matter, we, the emperor and his ministers, will discuss it properly. I will also have the Ministry of War and the Five Military Commissions fully cooperate with you in strengthening the army and improving military capabilities."

"From now on, I will manage state affairs, and you, Zijie, will take care of military matters. Let us, ruler and subject, each do our best!"

Emperor Jingsheng actually wanted to create a special office to manage military affairs, combining the powers of the Ministry of War and the Five Military Commissions, and hand it over to Jia Jing. However, he had not yet come up with a specific name for it.

Jia Jing's heart skipped a beat: "..."

The emperor governs the country; why should I worry about military affairs?

Doesn't this just mean the military and government are separated and each manages its own affairs? This is unacceptable!

Such power is simply too astonishing! Could he even be considered the Executive Vice Emperor of the Han Dynasty?

If Emperor Jingsheng truly had complete control over the million-strong army of the Han Dynasty, then perhaps... Emperor Jingsheng would be the deputy!

What exactly does Your Majesty mean by this? It shouldn't be a test!

Was it because of the wise minister who appeared in the dream? Or because of his own extraordinary martial prowess?

Or perhaps a combination of both?

But no matter what, this level of trust was still excessive! He couldn't quite understand it for a moment!

Emperor Jingsheng stared at Jia Jing, and seeing that he remained silent, asked:

"What's wrong? Too many things to do, feeling overwhelmed?"

Jia Jing shook his head. Was this a difficult question?

This is simply impossible!

To be honest, Emperor Jingsheng treated him with such sincerity and openness that he was at a loss for what to do!

He originally planned to return to the capital to gradually gain more military power, get promoted and receive rewards, and at the same time help the world and bring a small change to the Han Dynasty!

In fact, because of his rapid promotion and immense power, he was prepared to bide his time and lie low for a period of time!

Unexpectedly, the emperor not only put him in charge of the Twelve Battalions, but also asked him to take care of the court's military affairs, as if he intended to manage his own affairs separately!

This left him somewhat at a loss!

Jia Jing decided to play it safe, and said solemnly with his hands clasped:

"Your Majesty! This is absolutely unacceptable! I am young and inexperienced, and I still need more experience..."

Emperor Jingsheng waved his hand to interrupt:

"What is experience? Does it mean that your edges have been smoothed out and you've grown old?"

"Those civil and military officials in the imperial court are indeed mature and experienced, but their maturity is of no benefit to the country or the people!"

"What I want in you is that fierce spirit, that courage to speak and act, that daring to laugh and rage, just like how you dealt with the Marquis of Linchuan and the Duke of Zhao!"

"...So decisive, resolute, and efficient!"

"The court is now riddled with problems, with rampant corruption among officials, and everyone embezzling. It is imperative to take decisive and forceful measures to rectify this situation!"

"Reform and change are related to people's livelihoods, so we can proceed slowly and steadily. However, we must use swift and decisive measures to clean up official corruption."

"Reform and change are related to people's livelihoods, so we can proceed slowly and steadily. However, we must use swift and decisive measures to clean up official corruption."

"I am prepared to make a firm decision to eliminate corruption and bring in new talent, starting with Wu Xun, and to eradicate corrupt and incompetent officials severely."

"Zijie! Don't hesitate or refuse! As long as you are loyal to the country and work diligently, even if you cause a major upheaval, I will back you up!"

Upon hearing this, Jia Jing began to understand!

This is not only to make him worry more about military affairs, but also to make him take action against military officers and generals!

Although this is a matter of trust, it is still quite significant!

Wang Ziteng's reorganization of the Beijing Garrison caused such a huge mess that countless founding military heroes vied to impeach him!

His task was to reorganize all the military officers and generals in the land, and the risks involved were self-evident!

Although Emperor Jingsheng explicitly stated that he would support him, it is easy to dodge a knife in the open but hard to guard against an arrow in the dark. If those military generals who hold military power are really pushed to the limit, they will probably not have an easy time either!

However, every risk comes with an opportunity!

There's a saying from later generations: The greater the risk, the more expensive the fish!

If he can really accomplish this, then all the troops in the world will be under his control!

How exactly to proceed with this matter requires careful consideration.

Jia Jing immediately cupped his hands and solemnly said:

"Your Majesty, I dedicate my life to you!"

Emperor Jingsheng patted Jia Jing on the shoulder with a pleased expression, then suddenly looked him over with a leisurely air, asking a seemingly unrelated question:

"Zijie! Have you been sleeping well in the Northwest these days? Have you been having any... strange dreams?"

Emperor Jingsheng's gaze fell outside the curtain, the corners of his mouth slightly raised, with an indescribable, ambiguous smile, while his peripheral vision secretly glanced at Jia Jing's face.

Upon hearing this, Jia Jing feigned surprise and slowly said:

"Dreams? I rarely dream, but..."

Emperor Jingsheng's expression tightened slightly, and he said in a hoarse voice:

"But what?"