Chapter 85 The military system of the Ming Dynasty! The arrogant Tianshun Bao Sect!
Yu Qian rebelled?
After saying this, the eunuchs serving on Emperor Jingtai's left and right all looked ugly and hesitated to speak.
The ministers of the outer court didn't know what happened in the Forbidden City last night, but as the servants of the inner court, these young eunuchs were very clear about the drastic changes that took place in the palace last night.
But so what if it’s clear?
Regarding the matter of imperial power, they, these powerless little shrimps, would destroy the nine tribes if they came into contact with each other. Naturally, they did not dare to say a word.
After all, if the news reaches the ears of the Supreme Emperor, even ten heads will not be enough to chop off.
In the end, it was Xing'an, the eunuch and eunuch who was responsible for the rituals, who knelt down after a moment of silence.
"Your Majesty, it is not Yu Shaobao, but the Emperor who has been restored."
It was recorded in various official and unofficial historical materials of later generations.
When Emperor Jingtai heard the words "The Emperor is restored" from the eunuch of Xing'an, he said three good words in a row.
Then I did nothing, took a few breaths, returned to bed, fell asleep facing the wall, and waited to die.
And the reality is.
When Emperor Jingtai heard this, he looked stunned for a moment, then he stood motionless and remained silent for a few seconds.
Then, the lonely emperor, who was already seriously ill and had no wife or children, slowly walked to the side of the emperor's sword stand.
Under the surprised and suspicious gazes of all the eunuchs, Emperor Jingtai pulled out the Emperor's Sword, which symbolized the emperor's identity, and his gloomy face showed overwhelming rage.
"Zhu Qizhen, I will chop you down today!"
After Emperor Jingtai finished speaking, he seemed to have returned to his original state of mind, turned around and ran towards the outside of the pavilion at a sprint speed of 100 meters.
This group of eunuchs, big and small, were all confused. It was the old eunuch Xing'an who reacted first. After all, he was an old eunuch who had experienced four dynasties, so he was well-informed and experienced.
Slap your thigh and scream.
"What are you all doing in a daze?!"
"Your Majesty has disappeared!"
"Hurry up and chase!"
The other eunuchs who were still in a daze suddenly realized what they were doing. Without saying a word, they rushed out and finally caught up with Emperor Jingtai, who was dancing wildly with his sword in front of the gate of Xinuang Pavilion.
The reason is very simple. Emperor Jingtai cannot get out of the Xinuan Pavilion at all. Outside the door of the Xinuan Pavilion, there are Xu Youzhen, Shi Heng and other soldiers who are trying to seize the door.
"Get out of my way!"
"I am the emperor, the Son of Heaven!"
Holding the Emperor's Sword in hand, Emperor Jingtai shouted angrily at the group of soldiers.
However, it is useless at all.
The soldiers guarding the door seemed to be deafened, completely ignoring Emperor Jingtai.
At this time, the old eunuch of Xing'an, supported by several young eunuchs, ran up with trembling legs and said breathlessly.
"Your Majesty, Your Majesty must not be reckless...!"
"The palace is full of soldiers and generals loyal to the emperor. If something goes wrong, what should we do?"
A group of eunuchs, crying and howling, knelt on the ground and desperately hugged Emperor Jingtai, whose eyes were red.
"Zhu Qizhen, you believe in eunuchs and bring chaos to the country! You have destroyed all the elites of the Ming Dynasty for 20 years in one night!"
"You are stupid and incompetent, and you have ruined the country! You have trapped our Ming Dynasty in the midst of overthrow!"
"You are willing to be a prisoner of a foreign race! You are a gatekeeper for a foreign race! You have restricted our Ming Dynasty to a small country! You have insulted the prestige of our Ming Dynasty!"
"It was me who stood up! It was me who saved Daming!"
"What qualifications do you have for restoration!"
"How dare you sit on that chair!"
"Zhu Qizhen, come out and see me!"
"…………"
Emperor Jingtai roared crazily and vented his anger.
The moment the last sentence was finished.
Poof.
A mouthful of blood spurted out, Jingtai's eyes darkened, and he fell down.
"Your Majesty, Your Majesty..."
All the eunuchs were panicked and quickly lifted Emperor Jingtai and transported him back to Xinuang Pavilion.
It's impossible for the imperial doctor to come, and Emperor Jingtai can only rely on himself to resist.
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Orthodox-Jingtai Time and Space.
Earthen fort, hut.
A group of emperors and princes brainstormed for a quarter of an hour.
"Time's up."
Ji Boying put down most of the soda he drank and glanced at the people in front of him.
"Who will introduce the military system of the Ming Dynasty?"
The words fell.
Everyone's eyes automatically focused on Zhu Biao.
"Cough, cough."
Zhu Biao pretended to cough twice, then stood up, saluted first, and then took a deep breath before speaking.
"Return to the Immortal Master."
"Our dynasty implements a garrison military system. The Governor's Office of the Fifth Army is in charge of the national garrison military status, and matters such as conquest, garrison, and training are under the orders of the Ministry of War.
"If there is a war, the Ministry of War will mobilize the army according to the emperor's decree, appoint a military leader, and issue a seal. The military leader will lead the troops mobilized from the guard station to go to war."
"The separation of the power to control the military and the power to mobilize the military, as well as the fact that the generals do not specialize in the army and the army does not have private generals, can ensure the stability of the army."
When A Biao said this, there was a hint of pride in Lao Zhu's expression.
This is also his original creation.
The Ming Dynasty's "Generals do not know the army, and the army does not know the generals" and the Song Dynasty's "The soldiers do not know the generals, the generals do not know the soldiers" may seem similar, but in fact there is a huge difference. This is the wisdom of Lao Zhu.<
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The army of the Song Dynasty was divided into three branches, commanded by the three yamen, the Ministry of War and the Privy Council.
It can be summed up in one word: Miscellaneous.
This is similar to the official system of the Song Dynasty. All powers are broken down layer by layer, with checks and balances layer after layer.
In Lao Zhao's view, this is called the art of power decomposition.
In order to come up with this thing, Lao Zhao stayed up all night drawing pictures.
Perhaps in Lao Zhao's view, if there are more people and more diversity, power will be sufficiently dispersed, and those in power will not be able to rebel.
From the perspective of internal security, Lao Zhao's approach is indeed very effective and perfectly achieves the goal of internal security without mutiny.
At the end of the Song Dynasty, except when the Northern and Southern Song Dynasties changed, no warlord leaders emerged.
However, the disadvantages are also obvious. Such divided power has greatly weakened the effective command and combat capabilities of the military.
This directly led to the fact that in foreign wars, whether it was the Song-Liao, Song-Xia, Song-Jin, Song-Mongolia wars, the Song army could almost be said to have suffered repeated defeats.
Of course, the exceptions were Yue Fei, Han Shizhong and others at the time of the transition between the Southern and Northern Song Dynasties. After all, the Yue Family Army and the Han Family Army played differently at that time. Both the Yue Family Army and the Han Family Army were institutionally private soldiers.
When Lao Zhu set up the military system, he naturally saw this in the Song Dynasty.
In order not to follow the old path of the Song Dynasty, in order to avoid the dispersion of military power, the orders were inconsistent, which led to the weakening of the army's combat effectiveness.
The power to command and dispatch the army in the Ming Dynasty was very simple. It was concentrated in the hands of only one person, and that was the emperor.
"In addition, our imperial guards implement a system of military garrisoning and military households. The border troops are divided into three parts to defend the city and seven parts to farm the crops. The inland troops are divided into two parts to defend the city and eight parts to farm the crops."
"Each soldier is granted a share of land, and the government provides cattle, farm tools and seeds, and collects grain according to the share."
When he finished speaking, Lao Zhu looked even more proud.
"My capital has raised millions of troops without costing the people a grain of rice." These were Lao Zhu's original words back then.
"Master Immortal, the student has finished speaking."
Zhu Biao saluted.
After getting Ji Boying's nod, he sat down.
"Do you have anything else to say after listening?"
Ji Boying swept across other emperors and princes, especially Lao Zhu Di and Emperor Xuande.
"We are ignorant, please ask the immortal master for guidance."
Old Zhu Di, who was being watched by Ji Boying, took a deep breath. Although he felt that something was wrong, he couldn't explain it.
As for Emperor Xuande, his Xuande Dynasty had the Sanyang Cabinet in power. It belonged to the era of the rise of civil servants. The status of generals was getting lower and lower day by day. They basically did not control the military system very much and only followed the methods of their ancestors.
"Hmm."
"After this class is over, Bing 1, Wu 1, copy the first volume of Zhuanxilu again."
Old Zhu Di and Emperor Xuande were suddenly stunned. Why should we be punished twice?!
Ji Boying withdrew his gaze, thinking that it would be okay if the two of them were a bit too close to each other.
Put aside the princes, they have not yet ascended the throne, and the military system issue is not something they can decide.
However, Jianwen and Zhu Laosi have just been settled in peace, and Hong Xi and Zhu Gaochi have succeeded to the throne a few days ago. They have not yet settled down, so naturally they have no time to take care of it.
But you two are completely different. One has served as Emperor Yongle for nineteen years, and the other has served as Emperor Xuande for ten years. Now you don’t know what to say to me. If you don’t punish me, who will you punish?!
No matter how depressed they were, Lao Zhu Di and Emperor Xuande did not dare to express them, so they could only nod and admit defeat.
"What A Biao is talking about is the military system of the Hongwu Dynasty, which is the ancestral system that you say uses it if it's useful and gets rid of it if it's not useful."
Ji Boying stood up, holding a ruler in his hand.
"At the beginning of the founding of the People's Republic of China, there were many wastes waiting to be revitalized. The remnant Yuan who escaped to the grassland still had an established army. The method of military garrison can indeed maintain the strong combat power of the army while ensuring the livelihood of the people the fastest to support the northern expedition to the grassland.
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"Lao Zhu implemented military settlements at the beginning of the founding of the People's Republic of China, which he did very well."
Lao Zhu was instantly delighted that his system was finally recognized by the immortal master!
"Yes."
"It's hard to say for other dynasties, but in the Ming Dynasty, the application of military settlements was limited to the early and middle Hongwu periods after the troubled times."
Ji Boying's words made Lao Zhu's mouth, which had not yet opened to smile, suddenly shut tightly again, thinking that it was a good thing that he didn't laugh out loud.
"The disadvantages of the military garrison system began to appear in the late years of Hongwu, and Yongle gradually became more serious. Therefore, Yongle had three major battalions in the capital. These three major battalions are essentially a recruitment system."
"In the Xuande Dynasty, the shortcomings of the garrison military camps began to explode exponentially. In addition, during the Xuande Dynasty, the emphasis was on civility and restraint on military affairs. The court neglected to control the garrison and sent a large number of civilian officials and eunuchs to supervise the army. A large number of
The land of military households was annexed by powerful people."
"Military households lost their land, but they had to continue to pay grain taxes. At the same time, the powerful recruited military households for their own benefit. However, in times of trouble, military households had to raise their own food and go on expeditions."
"In a civil marriage, if the woman knows that the other person's family is a military household, even if Pan An is reincarnated, the woman will refuse without hesitation."
"Since then, military households, which were once prominent at the beginning of the founding of the People's Republic of China, have been reduced to the lowest level of society, even inferior to kitchen households."
"The military status of military households is passed down from generation to generation, and there are endless descendants. Those who inherit military households will not see the slightest hope of turning around in the next eighteen generations."
"Such a disastrous outcome resulted in the final phenomenon of a mass exodus of military households."
"In the early years of Orthodoxy, the number of troops fleeing from guard posts across the country reached 1.2 million within three years. Compared with the number of military households recorded in the registers of many guard posts in the world, only one out of ten actually existed." Lao Zhu's expression completely changed when he heard this paragraph.
He never thought that the military camp he was so proud of would turn into this, and in just a few decades.
"And this is one of the institutional reasons for the Tumubao Incident."
"After decades of military dereliction, the border guard station is like a useless one. As soon as the Wala attacks, it will collapse at the first touch, and it is impossible for the three battalions stationed in the capital to arrive in time."
After hearing this, Lao Zhu fell silent.
He thought for a while and found that it was indeed the case.
In addition to the civil forts, the Ming Dynasty actually had many defense lines, such as Liaodong, Xuanfu, and Datong, which were dangerous passes.
But even in such important places that require heavy garrison, under the attack of the four armies of Wala, they were all like paper, destroyed and annihilated in a snap.
Lao Zhu, stood up.
He glanced at the other emperors and princes, and when no one moved, he glanced over with a cold gaze.
"Are you still sitting?!"
As soon as the word came out, it clicked.
All these real dragons (except Yu Qian) stood up quickly.
Taking a deep breath, Lao Zhu bowed respectfully to Ji Boying.
"Please immortal master save my Ming Dynasty!"
Old Zhu Di also bowed together.
Now he finally understood why the immortal master wanted to look at him just now and why he punished himself for copying books.
You really should copy it.
After the Jingnan War, Lao Zhu Di realized that it was difficult to control the army, especially to build an army with strong combat power.
Therefore, he made a decision to recruit elite soldiers from the national health centers and organize them into the three major camps in the capital.
This is the Beijing Army.
In fact, these three battalions of the Beijing Army no longer need military camps. They only need to train on weekdays and are supported by the state and receive royal pay.
At the time, Old Zhu Di was clearly aware of the problem, but he did not think of ways to change the garrison. Instead, he just used another method to escape, temporarily solving the current predicament, and leaving the disaster to future generations.
At this moment, Lao Zhu Di suddenly felt that he had done too little for future generations.
"Please immortal master save my Ming Dynasty!"
Jianwen Zhu Laosi, Xuande Emperor, Hongxi Emperor, Xiao Zhusi, Zhu Biao, Yongle Xiaozhu, Hongxi Xiaozhu, and even Pig Head Castle all bowed and saluted.
"Hmm."
"Everyone sit down."
Ji Boying glanced at this group of great emperors.
"Abiao, let me ask you."
"What is the important matter of the country?"
Regarding this issue, Abiao had almost no hesitation.
"The great affairs of the country lie in military service and sacrifice."
A good student is a good student, and all the scriptures are at your fingertips.
"Si, you don't have to worry about it from now on."
"I take care of everything in heaven."
This sentence made these emperors extremely excited. The immortal master's demeanor made people feel at ease.
The reason why Ji Boying said this is because ancient rituals, such as offering sacrifices to heaven and earth, are too costly, time-consuming and labor-intensive. Sometimes, incredible decisions are made that shake the foundation of the country because of a celestial phenomenon.<
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It’s all about influencing Guo Zuo.
Ji Boying said this to stop these emperors and princes from blindly believing in some metaphysics.
For example, all fortune tellers in the Qintian Prison, except calendar ones, should be laid off. It is a waste of national salary. If you have this energy to engage in sacrifices, it is better to approve a few more fortune tellers.
Countless examples prove that science cannot defeat theology. The only thing that can defeat theology is theology itself, so Ji Boying turned himself into a god.
"And Rong, you have to rely on yourselves."
"Like today's Tumubao battle, my action has already violated natural law."
Ji Boying mentioned this deliberately because he did not want these emperors and princes to include him, the immortal master, in solving the problem.
He is just an outsider and will leave sooner or later.
The reason for taking action today is entirely because the Battle of Tumubao had a great impact on Guo Zuo, the orthodox time and space.
This is just like the official high-experience dungeon that you get for free when playing games. If you don’t get it, you won’t get it.
Lao Zhu and others felt more and more deeply in their hearts that the Immortal Master would rather violate the rules of heaven than to extend the country for the Ming Dynasty.
If we don’t listen carefully to the lecture, we will really be ashamed of the immortal teacher’s teachings.
Each one is more focused.
Ji Boying can naturally detect this subtle feeling.
"Remember."
"You study for yourself, not for me."
Then, he looked at Lao Zhu from the side.
"Lao Zhu, come and tell your descendants what the core of Rong is."
Lao Zhu took a deep breath and did not think for a long time.
"Powerful combat power."
"That's right."
"Powerful combat power."
Ji Boying smiled slightly.
"Then the question is, how can we keep the imperial army's long-term combat power reserve."
"Listen carefully, I will give you some keywords."
After the words fell, the emperor and princes all straightened their bodies.
"Military camp—recruitment—recruitment."
When these six words fell into the ears of the dragons, they were all stunned for a moment.
"Remember these six words and give me the answer after we finish Tianshun's course."
Ji Boying stood up and took a deep breath.
"Let's go to Tianshun."
At this time.
The southwest corner of Tumu Fort, a hidden corner.
When Fan Zhong's lieutenant led people to lift the red-hot vat, the Ming Dynasty Hammer King was already red all over, his hair was frizzy, his eyes were filled with blood, and he had a pair of resentful eyes that made people's hair freeze.
"General, are you...are you okay?"
The lieutenant asked bravely.
At this moment, a voice that looked very much like the British Duke Zhang Fu came from around the corner.
"Where does the smell of meat come from~"
Fan Zhong's body trembled, and his back molars instantly shattered two of them. Without saying a word, he silently picked up an adobe brick from the ground.
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Tianshun time and space.
Forbidden City, Fengtian Gate.
A large number of sergeants stood with halberds in hand, surrounding hundreds of officials.
Emperor Tianshun, who was sitting on the dragon chair, crossed his legs and looked at the officials coldly.
Xu Youzhen, who was beside him, continued to speak loudly after receiving the signal.
"Jingtai is fatuous. He was originally a vassal king, but he seizes the throne and claims to be himself."
"The Supreme Emperor was restored to power by the destiny of heaven. You blind and rebellious ministers actually supported the rebel king back then. You deserve to be punished with death!"
"Of course, the Supreme Emperor is magnanimous. Anyone who kneels down to worship today will be forgiven."
After saying this, Xu Youzhen took the lead and knelt down.
But none of the officials in front of Fengtian Gate moved.
"Treasonous and unethical!"
"When the emperor returned from hunting in the north, he swore to heaven that he would never interfere in the government's affairs again! This oath was poisonous! Everyone knows it, and the words are still ringing in our ears!"
"Shameless! Shameless!"
"Where is Your Majesty? I want to see Your Majesty! You are rebelling against the country!"
"Pay homage to the Holy One...!"
"…………"
Various voices arose among the officials, some were scolding, angry, crying, and quite a few of them knelt down.
Zhu Qizhen, who was sitting on the dragon chair, stared coldly at everything below the steps and spoke slowly.
"He who kneels lives."
"He who stands will die."
The words fell.
Shi Hengqiang, who had been waiting for a long time, drew his sword, and the surrounding sergeants also took a few steps forward, pointing their swords and halberds at the officials, as if they were planning a bloodbath.
"If the previous emperors of the Ming Dynasty were still alive, people like you who have caused harm to the country must be expelled from the imperial throne and will not be able to stand up again!"
Wang Wen, the crown prince's Taibao official, Shangshu Jinshendian's bachelor, and the chief minister of the cabinet. This important minister of Jingtai who was killed together with Yu Qian in history pointed at Zhu Qizhen on the dragon throne with the wat in his hand, and cursed.
"The late emperor has a spirit."
Emperor Tianshun, speaking quietly to himself.
He stood up, smiled, and looked up to the sky.
"If the previous emperors had spirits, they should not have allowed my soldiers to perish!"
"In today's world, what can anyone do to me?!"
"You can't do it, and neither can the previous emperors!"
Boom...!
In the dark clouds and morning light, a streak of thunder passed by.
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