Li Yi had told himself before that Li Hui planned to resign from the post of governor.
The reason is that my body can no longer support it.
Later, Zhang Xingyi also analyzed it with herself.
The final conclusion was that regardless of whether Li Hui's health was really bad or not, within the next two or three years, the replacement of the governor of Nanzhong was almost a foregone conclusion.
The reason is also very simple: to better govern Nanzhong.
Li Hui was originally from Jianning, but now he is both the surrendered governor of Nanzhong and the prefect of Jianning. This has violated the principle that local Han people are not allowed to serve in their hometown.
But at that time, Nanzhong was newly established, and the Prime Minister of the Han Dynasty made an exception for the sake of the interests of the Han and barbarians in Annan.
Now Nanzhong has not only settled down, but has even produced something.
The interests involved are becoming more and more important.
Copper mines and cane sugar alone were enough for the imperial court to strengthen its control over Nanzhong.
"What's going on with Governor Li's health?"
Feng Yong asked with concern.
Benefits are benefits, even if there is no benefit, Li Hui, as Li Yi's master, Feng Yong is supposed to call him Uncle Li.
More importantly, Li Hui, as one of the main contributors to the pacification of Nanzhong, also helped the Han Dynasty stabilize Nanzhong after the war. At the same time, he also actively helped raise a lot of military resources during the Northern Expedition.
In the past few years, the Xinghan Society has been able to expand smoothly in Nanzhong, and Li Hui has helped a lot.
In terms of emotion and reason, in public and private matters, Feng Yong wanted to show concern for this great hero of the Han Dynasty.
"Your Excellency has been busy with military affairs over the past few years. He has been fighting non-stop. He has also been thinking hard about the governance of Nanzhong, and his energy has become increasingly exhausted."
Li Yi's voice was a little low, and the worry on his face was finally revealed no longer concealed.
"When I went back to visit you, your Excellency told me personally that he has been sick twice in a row this year, which is unprecedented. He has been feeling increasingly weak recently."
Feng Yong nodded, "Captain Li has worked hard for the country for so many years. He not only has to fight, but also has to think about subduing Nanzhong. It is very hard."
"Exhaustion of both mind and body consumes a person's energy and energy most, and drags down the body. In addition, there is a lot of dampness and miasma in southern China, making it easy for diseases to invade the body."
When people get old, they usually look mentally healthy, but they must not get sick, because as long as they get an illness, they are likely to collapse quickly.
What's more, the medical and nutritional conditions in this era are really poor.
"Since Governor Li himself feels that his body cannot support him any longer, then it would be a good choice for him to resign from his post as governor and give up his secular duties to support himself in his old age."
When Feng Yong said this, he couldn't help but glance at Li Qiu.
Secretly, Siniang analyzed with herself at that time that Governor Li's resignation might not have been discussed with the Prime Minister in advance.
Now it seems that she was indeed right.
Li Qiu was able to become the prefect of Jincheng. In addition to considering that he was the captain who protected Qiang, I am afraid that the prime minister also wanted to compensate Li Hui.
So this move can be regarded as killing two birds with one stone.
The careful calculation of the Han Dynasty Prime Minister is as good as ever and has never changed.
Li Yi said: "What my brother said is true. The water and soil in the south are indeed not suitable for raising people. On this point, my brother disagrees with you."
"So your Excellency wants to move to Hanzhong to recuperate after resigning."
Feng Yong raised his eyebrows.
Hmm? Hanzhong? Not Jincheng?
After retiring, the important officials of the Han Dynasty would either retire and return to their hometown because the hometown is close to them.
Or stay in Jincheng, after all, you are never far from the political center.
Li Hui took the initiative to move to Hanzhong, which is a bit strange.
Feng Yongben felt that something was wrong, but he couldn't think of anything wrong.
Where is my wise concubine?
Thinking of Siniang who was far away in Pingxiang, Feng Junhou had to ask: "Why Hanzhong?"
"Maybe you are planning to put the focus of our Li family in Hanzhong?"
Li Yi said hesitantly.
With his family's current prominence, Li Yi also has a bright mirror in his heart.
In his opinion, the adult's actions may not only have physical reasons, but may also have the meaning of retreating bravely.
Nanzhong is likely to experience some turmoil in the next few years.
Although it is not as bad as the turmoil a few years ago, the imperial court's tightening of control over Nanzhong is bound to cause some people to feel uneasy.
Your Excellency, I put my focus on Hanzhong just to be on the safe side.
Li Yi can say this to this point, which can be regarded as his extreme trust in Feng Yong.
As for Zhao Guang being able to hear this, it was purely because of Feng Yong's face.
After hearing Li Yi's conjecture, Feng Yong nodded: "It makes sense."
However, it can also be seen from Li Yi's words that Li Hui did not explain everything clearly to Li Yi at all.
Li Hui resigned as soon as he asked for his resignation. It was true that his body could not support him.
But he had to go to Hanzhong to recuperate. Feng Yong was not sure if there was something fishy about it.
After all, Old Demon Zhuge is in Hanzhong.
But he couldn't think about it for the time being, so he stopped thinking. Feng Yong's eyes fell on Li Yi and Li Qiu.
The second generation of the Li family in Nanzhong are all closely related to him, so it is impossible for Li Hui to harm his own son and nephew.
So you don’t have to worry too much about this.
Thinking of Li Hui going to Hanzhong, Feng Yong suddenly smiled again, "It's good that Governor Li is going to Hanzhong to recuperate. It saves me a worry."
Looking at the questioning looks cast by the three people, Feng Yong explained:
"Actually, I have a plan for a long time, and that is to build a martial arts hall. I will select some talented young soldiers from the army, as well as school students who are interested in joining the army."
"Let experienced army sergeants train them, and then invite some veterans to give lectures."
"After these students come out of the martial arts lecture hall, they can directly join the ranks of the camp commanders of the Qiang School and the Wei Mansion as backup."
"At the beginning, I planned to build this martial arts hall in Nanxiang. Last year, the official residence of the Protector Qiang School was decided to be in Pingxiang, so I wanted to build it in Pingxiang again."
"I have been wavering for this reason, but now I have finally decided to build it in Nanxiang."
Feng Yong looked at Li Yi with a smile, "The climate in Nanxiang is better than that in Longyou, and it can also allow those veterans in the army to get better rest."
Li Yi's heart skipped a beat when he heard Feng Yong's words: "Brother wants to let you..."
"Yes! Governor Li guards Nanzhong and has many military exploits. He is a rare veteran in the army."
Feng Yong first praised him and then continued, "Besides, there is a medical school in Nanxiang, which is the best place for a man to recuperate."
"Captain Li went to Nanxiang to get the best recuperation. If you have time or are in the mood, you can go to the martial arts hall to give lectures."
"Telling those students about the war that year and having someone to chat with will make you feel much better. That's also great."
Li Yi said gratefully, "Brother is interested."
Because what my brother said was really thoughtful.
Heroes are not allowed to grow old, for fear of being left alone and unknown.
When I went back to see the adults this time, the adults already expressed a lot of emotion and sighs in their words.
It would be a good thing if you can have someone to chat with you while you are recuperating and having someone to relax your mind.
"I have selfish motives." Feng Yong waved his hand, "I just want Governor Li to give some advice to those students."
Li Yi smiled and said, "My lord is just looking for someone to chat with and talk about his past battles. I think he is willing to do so."
According to my brother, in the future, students who come out of martial arts schools will have a good start in the military.
Then it will naturally be easier for you to stand out than others.
These people, no matter what, will accept your kindness.
This is enough.
Anyway, your Excellency has no intention of writing a military book and then hiding it in your home so as not to spread it to the world.
But Li Yi still had one last question in his mind: "Brother, will the court agree to this martial arts hall?"
In fact, what he wanted to ask more was, did the Prime Minister agree?
Feng Yong smiled slightly.
"Wenxuan, as the captain of the Qiang Guard, has the power to command the troops alone, and is also responsible for all matters involving the Qiang and Hu in Yongliang. It can be said to be a high and powerful position."
"And I was only twenty-two last year, so I was able to hold this position. Do you know why?"
Li Yi opened his mouth, then frowned again.
"Of course my brother has done a lot of hard work and is very talented. In addition, he has great prestige among the tribes of the Longyou Hu people."
Zhao Guang said without hesitation.
Feng Yong glanced at Zhao Guang.
How should I answer your words?
Should I comply or should I not?
If you agree, will you be a little thicker-skinned?
"Brother, do you think there are other reasons?"
Li Yi just opened his mouth, but he actually wanted to say this.
"Yes." Feng Yong nodded, "The Prime Minister also told me something else at that time."
"The Prime Minister said that in the past ten years, the Han Dynasty has lost many generals and advisors, not to mention Qu Chang, Tun Generals, etc. There are nearly a thousand people, all of whom are elite."
The defeat of Jingzhou and the defeat of Yiling really almost drained all the energy of the Han Dynasty.
"In the battle of Longyou, although the soldiers sacrificed their lives, it was only the great Han Dynasty Tianzuo who achieved such a great victory."
Although there was a great victory at Longyou, Feng Yong knew one thing, that is, secretly, Old Demon Zhuge was not very satisfied with the soldiers of this Northern Expedition.
The reason is very simple, except for the Tiger Infantry Army he personally led and the Nanxiang Army he led.
The remaining officers and soldiers, from top to bottom, are far from meeting the requirements of military order.
Ma Su, Li Sheng, Huang Xi and others are among the representatives.
The military discipline and orders are unclear, the generals are inexperienced, and the soldiers are prone to complete defeats at critical moments. These problems are extremely prominent.
Li Sheng defended the city and fled without fighting. Ma Di led the army and collapsed at the first touch.
What's more important is that after a defeat, the soldiers and generals no longer see each other, the soldiers no longer see the generals, and the generals no longer see the soldiers, everyone is scrambling to escape.
Therefore, after the Northern Expedition ended, Zhuge Laoyao vigorously promoted a group of generals who performed well in the Northern Expedition, such as Jiang Wei, Liu Yin, etc.
At the same time, we also stepped up the training of soldiers, strengthened military training, and strictly enforced military discipline.
In addition to merit, part of the reason why he was able to open a government and lead the army at such a young age was because of the fault and shortage of lieutenant generals in the Han army.
"In this Northern Expedition, at least a lot of military generals have been promoted."
Having said this, Feng Yong glanced at Zhao Guang coldly again.
Zhao Guang shrank his neck.
He was already prepared to be scolded by his brother.
Unexpectedly, his brother did not mention him: "But the elites in the army cannot become an army overnight."
"In the past, only through continuous battles could elites be picked out from the dead. But in the battle between Longguan and Jieting, I proved to the Prime Minister that there is actually another way to train elite soldiers."
Li Yi and others all know what method Feng Yong mentioned.
"But brother, this method is extremely wasteful. Even if a big man is willing, he may not be able to afford it."
"Elites, what's not expensive?" Feng Yong sighed, "No one dares to expect that the Han army will be all elites."
"So the Prime Minister only gave this martial arts hall a name, and it is under the jurisdiction of the general. However, the expenses will be borne by the Qiang School Commander's Office."
After all, the students who come out are all enrolled in the Qiang Guarding School Weifu Army, and the expenses must be paid by themselves.
"General? There seems to be no one in the Han Dynasty who can hold the post of general now, right?"
Zhao Guang muttered.
Feng Yong couldn't help but glare at Zhao Guang.
Do you think you can start dancing if I don’t scold you?
Zhao Guang retreated into his chair again.
But his words reminded the other two people.
Not only Li Yi, but also Li Qiu, his heart skipped a beat when he heard Zhao Guang's words!
General?
What does the prime minister mean by letting the martial arts hall be under the name of the general?
They couldn't help but think too much about the special status of the general.
It stands to reason that Taiwei, one of the three princes of the Han Dynasty, was the highest military commander of the Han Dynasty and was in charge of military affairs in all directions.
Responsible for the assessment of all officers. At the end of each year, the rankings are graded and reported to the emperor as the basis for officer promotion or demotion.
However, after Emperor Guangwu reduced his power, the three princes of the Han Dynasty: Taiwei, Situ, and Sikong, although they had the highest official positions in name, they had no real power.
Above the three Dukes, there was originally a Grand Duke, Taifu, who was the Prince's teacher.
After the prince ascends the throne, most of the prince's affairs will be recorded as ministers, and he is considered to be the de facto prime minister.
It was only after the middle period of the Later Han Dynasty that the Queen Mother came to rule the court, and her relatives mostly ruled as generals, so the Tutor gradually became an honorary position.
So now, the three positions that hold real power are: General, Grand Sima, and Prime Minister.
Now in the Han Dynasty, no one is appointed as the Great Sima or the Great General, only the Prime Minister.
"Ahem! Let's talk about the martial arts hall," Feng Yong coughed, interrupting several people's thoughts.
"Who is in charge of the martial arts hall is a matter for the Prime Minister to consider. But the Prime Minister has indeed agreed to open a martial arts hall in Nanxiang."
It doesn't actually matter whose name the martial arts hall belongs to.
The most typical ones are official positions such as Shizhong, Shangshu, and Yushi. They belong to the Shaofu in name, but in fact they are court officials.
In particular, the Zhongshu Ling in the Early Han Dynasty and the Shangshu Tai in the Later Han Dynasty were the central and powerful institutions for handling government affairs.
Although it was under the name of Shaofu, in fact, ministers directly subordinate to the emperor or holding real power were in charge of the ministerial affairs.
"Since the elder brother has made arrangements, the younger brother will naturally try his best to persuade the adults to go to the martial arts hall to give lectures more often, which can be regarded as doing his last humble contribution to the big man."
Li Yi said quickly.
The martial arts hall is under the name of the general, and its students are joining the army led by his brother. Do you still need to hesitate about such things?
After watching his brother and Li Yi finish talking, Zhao Guang said with some trepidation: "Brother, little brother... I actually have something to ask for."
"Want to lead the army?" Feng Yong glanced at him sideways and asked.
"Brother still knows my heart!"
Zhao Guangda said happily.
Ah!
Feng Yong sneered.
I know how many intestines you have in your belly, so why should I know your heart?
What's more, you don't even have a colorful intestine, you just have a rectum!
"You were the first to follow me. How many things have I taught you? How many times have I reminded you? Hmm?"
"Look at Liu Hun, he has been granted the title of Marquis. How about you? You can't even keep a general title! Now you still have the nerve to tell me that you want to lead an army?"
Zhao Guang huddled into a ball.
After all, I can't escape this scolding.
Seeing his appearance, Feng Yong wanted to take action.
It seems that there is a reason why Mr. Zhao likes to use sticks to teach his children.
Feng Yong gritted his teeth and said, "Let me ask you, when I asked you to learn more about cavalry tactics from General Zhao and General Ma, how much did you learn?"
"I've learned...I've learned a bit. But in the past few months, I've been preparing to get married, so I've delayed it a little."
Zhao Guang said hesitantly.
Seeing him like this, Feng Yong finally couldn't help but take action.
"How dare you delay! Do you know that General Zhao has already said that he is going to teach Liu Hun the art of cavalry warfare?"
Feng Yong hit him head-on, punched, kicked, and cursed, "You are the old general's biological son, why should you lose to an outsider?"
Zhao Guang whined, "My lord, you never love me!"
"You don't care whether he loves you or not, you still have to love him! How can you learn to ride a horse if you don't love him?"
Feng Yong hated that iron could not become steel.
The news came from Nanzhong and Pingxiang, and Huang Yueying, a national-level technician, finally made the water drainage system visible again.
When water drainage and blowers are used to smelt iron, the quality and quantity of refined iron will increase explosively.
Armored cavalry is no longer a dream.
But he didn't even have a cavalry general on hand now. How could Feng Yong not be anxious?
Liu Hun will eventually be transferred back to the Longyou Governor's Mansion.
Moreover, Feng Junhou was not so generous, giving away the armored cavalry he had spent a lot of money on to others.
The only one we can count on is this guy Zhao Guang.
"You can lead the troops. I only have cavalry at hand now. Do you want them?"
Feng Yong asked angrily.
"Yes, yes, yes!"
Zhao Guang quickly agreed.
"When can I learn to lead a cavalry army?"
"My little brother returns to Pingxiang and goes to school immediately. I will definitely let the adults teach me!"
"If you can't learn it, don't even think about leading the army!"
Zhao Guang said "Ah" with resentment on his face: "Brother doesn't love me anymore?"