Chapter 1208 Yan Kingdom Assembles the Army II
Night falls slowly, and the night above the grassland becomes even more peaceful and peaceful.
There was an inconspicuous tent pitched on the condor grassland, quite far away from the king's tent.
However, the soldiers patrolling around looked like elite men, which highlighted the noble status of the people in the tent.
The patriarch of the Nalan family, Nalan Jing, was sitting in the tent, reading various letters, with a very focused expression.
Born as a scholar, he likes to wear a plain robe, which is very different from other prairie men and gives people a sense of elegance.
A series of more than a dozen candles were lit, and the firelight danced gently.
After a while, Mu Yun Duankang slowly walked into the camp, bowed and said:
"Kang'er has met his uncle."
"Here you go, sit down wherever you want." Nalan Jing's eyes remained on the letters and he said without raising his head:
"When you are thirsty, pour yourself some water. There is tea and wine over there, but it's late at night, so drink less."
On a wooden table on the right side of the tent were placed several kettles, including tea and wine. Nalan Jing actually did not drink alcohol on weekdays. This jug was obviously specially prepared because he knew that Mu Yunduankang was coming.
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Mu Yunduankang gave a bitter smile, poured a cup of tea and sat next to him. Since his uncle advised him not to drink, he might as well stop drinking.
In the entire grassland, I am afraid that only Nalan Jing dared to treat the prince like this.
Mu Yunduankang's mother passed away very early. Nalan Jing's teachings to Mu Yunduankang since childhood were no less than those of Mu Yun Canglan. It can be said that he did his best.
In a sense, Mu Yunduankang was even closer to Nalan Jing, because he knew that his uncle would support him unreservedly.
After fighting with the third brother for so many years, the Nalan family did not know how much effort they had behind the scenes.
Therefore, Nalan Jing's attitude did not make Mu Yunduankang feel any dissatisfaction. Instead, it was an attitude towards family members, not a monarch and his ministers.
After waiting for a long time, Nalan Jing still did not speak to Mu Yunduankang. Mu Yunduankang, who was a little impatient, finally spoke:
"Uncle, why don't you ask me about the outcome of my discussion with my father?"
Naturally, Nalan Jing was involved in this army reorganization plan.
Nalan Jing raised his head and smiled: "You, your temper is still a little impatient, and you can't calm down anymore?"
"Hehe." Mu Yunduankang grinned: "It's a very important matter. Kang'er doesn't dare to relax without his uncle's help in planning."
Nalan Jing closed a letter and said softly:
"There is nothing to discuss. Your Majesty will definitely agree to this army reorganization plan."
"Oh? Is uncle so confident?" Mu Yunduankang asked curiously.
Although he heard praise and appreciation during the discussion with his father, he himself did not dare to pat his chest and guarantee that it would work.
After all, this plan involves many wealthy nobles, large and small tribes in the Yan Kingdom, and the network of relationships and interests involved is probably not clear to anyone.
Nalan Jing smiled softly:
"After you left the king's tent in the afternoon, Marshal Shentu and the old prime minister were summoned, and they didn't come out until evening.
Guess what they are discussing?"
Mu Yunduankang understood instantly, there was no need to guess, he must be discussing his own plan to reorganize the army.
"If His Majesty has no intention of reorganizing the army, there is no need to summon those two important ministers. Not only have they met now, but they have also talked for so long, which shows that they are not talking about whether to reorganize the army, but how to reorganize the army."
Nalan Jing said confidently: "So I say, this will definitely happen! Okay, you can tell your uncle the whole process of the face-to-face meeting."
Mu Yunchang immediately started talking and recounted the conversation between him and his father almost word for word.
It is not difficult to hear the hint of joy in the prince's tone.
Because as long as Mu Yun Canglan agrees to this plan, it means that he still trusts Mu Yun Duankang and does not despise his opinion because of this defeat.
For Mu Yunchang now, his father's trust is more important than anything else.
"Haha, it's just as I expected." Nalan Jing smiled:
"Your Majesty will agree to the army reorganization plan, but Your Majesty will never use the troops of the five tribes."
"Uncle has mentioned this issue before, why?" Mu Yunduankang asked.
If he were the emperor, he would definitely use the private soldiers of the five tribes.
The total number of private soldiers of the five tribes is hundreds of thousands. They are not only well-equipped but also powerful in combat. Except for the Condor Army, which belongs directly to the royal family, the soldiers of the five tribes should be the first-class soldiers on the grassland.
How can the emperor sleep well if such an army doesn't move?
"This is the difference between you and our Majesty." Nalan Jing stretched out a finger and said:
"The reason why Your Majesty was able to unify the grassland in a short period of time is because he trusted enough the leaders of the five tribes and gave him all the power, wealth, and glory he could. Who wouldn't sacrifice his life?
As for your concern about the loss of power, to put it bluntly, it is what to do if the five tribes rebel.
It's actually very simple. As long as you know how to check and balance and use both kindness and power, it won't be a problem.
Since the leaders of the five tribes are already more powerful than one person and more than ten thousand people, why bother to risk the whole tribe’s head to rebel?”
Mu Yunduan nodded in understanding, with a bitter taste in his mouth. It seemed that there was still a big gap between him and his father.
Nalan Jing continued:
"We, Yan Rong, have risen too fast and are internally unstable. The issue of private soldiers from various tribes has always been a major concern for His Majesty.
In the more than a year since you went on the expedition, several small tribes have raised their flags to rebel.
Although these were small riots involving two or three thousand people, and dispatching a general was enough to quell them, the problems reflected in them had to be thought-provoking.
And taking over the private soldiers in their hands step by step is the solution once and for all.
As time goes by, all the tribes will be completely integrated into my Dayan, and there will no longer be distinctions between tribes. By then, my Dayan will be a powerful dynasty!
This Eight Banners Army Reorganization is an opportunity for Your Majesty to take this first step!
The army reorganization plan will affect the lives of many people. There will definitely be dissenters and even tribal leaders who will raise troops to rebel.
It doesn't matter, they can cause chaos, but the five tribes must not cause chaos!
This is Your Majesty, the source of my strength, Dayan!"
Muyun Duankang frowned: "Since uncle knows that my father will not use the private soldiers of the five tribes, why do you want me to include the five tribes in the plan?"
Nalan Jing glanced at him helplessly and said: "Your Majesty does not move our soldiers, it is grace and trust. But if we do not have this consciousness, then it is disloyal! It is disloyalty!"
do you understand?"
"I see."
Mu Yunduankang suddenly realized it and said with a wry smile: "Uncle is still thinking carefully~"
On this grassland, if we were to talk about who knew the Golden Khan best, my uncle would probably be among the best.
Nalan Jing smiled slightly, put his hands behind his hands and looked in the direction of the royal tent:
"Now let's wait patiently for His Majesty's decision, just in the next two days~"
Chapter completed!