Chapter 392 Discussing the Enshrinement of Zen, Military Academy
While walking in the imperial garden, Emperor Liu couldn't help but shiver when he felt the cool breeze. Seeing this, Yantuo hurried forward and thoughtfully put a brocade fur coat on him.
He sneezed uncontrollably, took the silk handkerchief, wiped the mucus from his nose, put it into his sleeve robe, turned to Yang Ye and said: "Look, now it's like, you can't bear the heat, you can't stand the cold. In the past When I manage government, I can work hard at night, even day and night. Now, when I focus on some affairs even a little bit, I feel that my energy is low and my old eyes are dim..."
Hearing this, Mr. Yang Ye's face seemed to be moved, and he said: "Your Majesty has worked hard to govern, enrich the country and strengthen the army. He has worked hard for decades and worked hard. If not for this, how could the Han Dynasty be as strong as it is today."
"Although I still feel like flattery, I agree and accept it calmly!" Emperor Liu smiled without any humility. As early as ten years ago, Emperor Liu had words and deeds that were proud of himself, and now, even less so. He would pretend to be humble, deny his great achievements, and deny his role in the rise of the Han Dynasty. There is no need for that.
"However, it is you, the civil and military ministers, who are often talking in my ears. You serve as servants for the imperial court. You are my subordinates. You, the monarch and my ministers, are one body. You will naturally speak to me!" Emperor Liu said meaningfully: "I just don't know that this is the case in the world. What do the people below think..."
Yang Ye showed his broad vision and agile thinking, and immediately responded: "While I was in the office, I also heard that people inside and outside the capital have been gathering in crowds recently, and they are vying to appeal, requesting Your Majesty to go east to Mount Tai to enshrine Zen. The people are so excited. The enthusiasm and enthusiasm are so high, which shows their respect for His Majesty!"
Recently, both the government and the public are discussing the matter of enshrining Zen. Hundreds of officials are vying to submit memorials, and all the government agencies in Beijing have jointly submitted petitions. Even local bureaucrats are actively submitting petitions, and the people are also joining in the fun. This is the most sensational and the most powerful in many years. once.
The enthusiasm of the Han subjects could almost move the heavens and the earth, as if Emperor Liu would not give up until he agreed. In the trend of a thousand people saying one word, Emperor Liu certainly did not see the unity of the people, but felt something strange.
I am afraid that among the officials who submitted the petition, they all had their own thoughts. Perhaps some of them really considered the country. The court needed to use the title of Zen to unite people and improve people's morale. Emperor Liu was also qualified to go to Mount Tai, but most of them probably just followed the trend. To please Emperor Liu.
Perhaps Emperor Liu would not remember all the people who enthusiastically asked for orders and petitions, but those who were not active would inevitably stand out in this case, and this could easily become a place for others to criticize and criticize. In a word, could it be that you question His Majesty’s Wen Zhi and martial arts, but do not recognize the prosperity and strength of the Han Dynasty? This is enough to be an excuse for others to take advantage of you. You have to be cautious about anything that affects your official career.
As for the people who requested petitions from thousands of people, Emperor Liu didn't even take them seriously. What did these ordinary people know? In the past, Emperor Liu was also a master at playing with public opinion.
Back then, before the imperial court pacified the south of the Yangtze River, some people from Lingnan came to Beijing to request the imperial court to send troops, and the people in Tokyo also actively expressed their support for the imperial court to send troops to pacify the south of the Yangtze River. There was official guidance behind all this.
Emperor Liu has always maintained a persona of loving and being close to the people, but his true attitude towards the Guizhou leaders, haha.
"What do the people know? They just follow what others say and follow the crowd!" The corners of his mouth were raised slightly, and Emperor Liu said calmly: "Because of this matter, the whole city has been in turmoil, people are in turmoil, and it has embarrassed me. I heard that some people don't pay attention to their errands.
Already..."
"What's so difficult about this?" Yang Ye said immediately: "The request of thousands of people shows the support of the people. It's hard to refuse the kindness. Your Majesty only needs to follow the advice and the matter will be settled, and the subjects will naturally feel at ease!"
"This matter is still open for discussion, no rush, no rush!" Emperor Liu shook his head, with a reserved and somewhat hypocritical expression on his face, waving his hands and saying: "It is already the end of autumn, so there is no need to rush now!
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In fact, the emperor's attitude was already well known to the superiors and subordinates. The reason for these turmoils was just that the superiors and subordinates automatically took on the role and acted out a big drama.
In fact, this drama is still far away from the climax. For example, auspicious omens from various places, good fortunes, and those auspicious omens that follow the destiny of heaven and destiny also need to appear to express their existence and show their holiness.
Emperor Liu did not believe in these things, and even the ministers in power in the court did not believe in them, but they needed to be believed and worshiped by the ruled.
Granting Zen status is of course a sacred matter and of great political significance, but if only the ruling class represented by Emperor Liu participated in it, wouldn't it be the exploiting class's own entertainment?
There is always a need to create some atmosphere. People's hearts and minds are neither important nor important, but they are still important in the matter of Feng Chan. At least through this move, the legitimacy of the Han Empire will be strengthened and the people's sense of identity with the Liu family will be gathered.
, this is obviously beneficial to the continuation of Guozuo.
When the people's sense of identity with the Han Empire rises to a certain level, the Liu family's world will be able to sit more firmly, last longer, and withstand shocks better.
"This is still late autumn. If we wait until winter, my legs will suffer again!" After saying that, Emperor Liu changed the subject again, pointed at his legs, and said with a wry smile: "I still remember that Li Li
When Gu led his troops to pacify the south of the Yangtze River, he went into battle sick. It was winter at that time, and his wind paralysis was so severe that it was said that he could not walk on the road.
At first, I only felt that he spared his body and was grateful for his loyalty. In the past two years, I have also experienced it, and now I can empathize with him. The torture is really unbearable, and I feel that Li Guzhi is even more precious!"
When Emperor Liu said this, his tone was still very relaxed. Although his cold legs are difficult to cure, he has the most skilled medical doctors and enjoys the most comprehensive recuperation. After all, he has improved. Now it is not like what he said.
That's so serious.
Of course Yang Ye didn't know, so he just said respectfully: "Your Majesty, you should take care of your dragon body!"
"You all advise me to take care of myself, how can I not cherish my own body?" Emperor Liu said: "It's just that getting old is getting old. In the past two years, I have been feeling twilight, just like the fallen leaves in the wind.
There will eventually be a scene of drifting into the earth..."
After hearing this, Yang Ye did not even offer any consolation, but emphasized that Emperor Liu's destiny was sacred. As for Emperor Liu's so-called old age, he did not dare to take it seriously.
Yang Ye was a hunter on the battlefield, and he also encountered ferocious tigers and bears. Although the tiger was old, it was still a ferocious tiger. Even if its claws were no longer as sharp as before, they could still hurt and bite people.
As for Emperor Liu, he was a real dragon, capable of making wind and rain, and could drown people even when he sneezed. As a minister, how could he dare to follow his words and lament that he was old and twilight...
Anyone who takes such words seriously, or even agrees with them, is preparing for the end of his official career. Even if he is Yang Ye, there is an exception.
Emperor Liu was acting so coyly, perhaps just to restrain his fangs, hide his cold side, and try to appear as kind as possible. By the way, he also tested the attitude of these military and political ministers.
Obviously, those who can be tested by Emperor Liu are smart and can handle these temptations. At Yang Ye's level, he can still be in the center and hold important positions. Who doesn't have a label like "old fox" on him?
"I have summoned you to accompany me today. I have something for you to handle!" Emperor Liu said again.
Hearing this, Yang Ye subconsciously breathed a sigh of relief. In today's Han Dynasty, there are probably many civil and military officials who would rather kneel down and listen to the Holy Instructions and then go about their errands than have a seemingly leisurely and cordial conversation with Emperor Liu.
This was not the case in the past. It can only be said that as Emperor Liu grew older, his power became stronger and more people feared him and did not dare to get close to him.
Just like the eunuch Xingshou Yantuo, if he is diagnosed, he will definitely find that he has a serious mental illness, not only because he is a rootless eunuch, but also because he was frightened by Emperor Liu.
In front of others, Yantuo loves power and luxury, and likes to enjoy the envious and awed gazes of others. He may even show a treacherous face, but in front of Emperor Liu, he always naturally enters the role of a loyal servant and an angry minister.
He did not dare to have any strange thoughts, as if serving Emperor Liu well was the greatest value in his life.
"Please give me your Majesty's orders!"
"I have been thinking and weighing it over and over recently, and decided to establish an officer academy!" Emperor Liu said.
Yang Ye was slightly stunned. When he got down to business, his face became serious: "Officer Academy?"
Emperor Liu nodded: "To lead an army in battle, you don't just need to read basic military books and art of war. In the past, I have always insisted that generals must be sent to the ranks. This is a principle honed through life and death, and is based on experience gained in actual combat.
To this day, I still think this kind of persistence is correct. However, this is still just an ascending system, the attitude of the imperial court in promoting officers and soldiers.
On this basis, it is also possible to select talented young men and conduct targeted, formal, and comprehensive military skills teaching and training to train grass-roots officers for the Han Dynasty and provide command talents for the army.
The employment system does not conflict.
In the past, I had this intention in establishing Fengchen Camp. Even though it was later replaced, many capable officers emerged from it, and they were active in border defense and the Northern Expedition.
Originally, I started the martial arts examination with the intention of promoting young talents and cultivating successor talents for the Han army, so as to prevent our generation from getting old and leaving the army without talent.
However, after careful consideration, there are still shortcomings. The target area is relatively narrow and the selection of materials is not broad enough. I have asked someone to summarize it into a book based on the development of the Han army and the experience of you, generals who have led hundreds of battles, as a lesson plan.
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The purpose of establishing an officer academy is to pass on these experiences and skills, so that the younger generations can learn and grow more comprehensively and efficiently, and provide a continuous supply of military talents for the Han Dynasty!
The officers and soldiers trained by these officer academies will become the foundation of the Han army. Only in this way can the Han army prosper and always maintain its strong vitality!