"The so-called Wu Ru is similar to the Tao of our Tang Dynasty, but it can control military affairs.
There are sixty-one Dongdai. Each Dongdai is a thousand-household, with a thousand-household chief. It is also in charge of military affairs and civil affairs. Below, from the thousand-household chief to the ten-person chief, there are full-time officers at each level.
There is also no distinction between military and political affairs."
Seeing Fang Chongyong's confused look, Li Mi explained patiently. Although he had read the theories of various schools of thought, he was not proficient in current affairs. He only knew so much.
And Li Mi would not talk so much on weekdays!
"I understand, thank you for your enlightenment."
Fang Chongyong nodded slightly, thoughtfully.
It sounds like the organizational form of Tubo is a bit like the "Eight Banners", with minor differences.
The same tribe is an administrative unit and a military unit. Many organizational forms are the same in ancient and modern times.
"Is this system strong?"
Fang Chongyong couldn't help but asked Li Mi a strange question.
Li Mi shook his head and said nothing. According to what he said before, if he doesn't speak, he doesn't know.
As if feeling that his attitude was a little cold, Li Mi finally explained: "The civilian households in Dongdai are divided into Gui and Yong. Gui and Yong are soldiers, and Yong is like a civilian husband. These people combine peace and war, and prepare their own weapons and rations. One person goes into battle.
, the whole family went on an expedition.
Strength and weakness cannot be generalized.”
After hearing this, Fang Chongyong thought about it for a while. Since Gui is the same as the government soldiers, and Yong is the same as the civilian husband (auxiliary soldiers), then isn't this horse the same configuration as the elite government soldiers and miscellaneous fish in the early Tang Dynasty?
It's just a weak copycat version.
The Tibetan army's logistics are not as good as those of the Tang Dynasty soldiers, and their mobility is not as good. The entire tribe goes into battle together, with the soldiers fighting in the front and their families providing logistics in the rear!
Despite the hundreds of thousands of Tibetan troops, there were actually far fewer of them actually fighting.
"With so many people going into battle, if we lose, it's understandable that the soldiers run fast, but what about the family members?"
After thinking for a moment, Fang Chongyong raised his doubts.
"If you can care about it, let's go together. If you can't, then..."
Li Mi frowned slightly. As a person who is very addicted to Taoism, he also believed that "heaven and earth are unkind and treat all things as rotten dogs".
In simple words, it is called: life and death, destiny, wealth and honor are in heaven.
Nothing can be forced.
What should we do if the Tibetan family members cannot escape? What else can we do?
The questions Fang Chongyong asked were too utilitarian, which made Li Mi unhappy. Now, he is still obsessed with the "theory of destiny" and feels that everything in the world has a certain destiny and cannot be forced.
"I think it all depends on man-made things. Every time Tubo goes to war, his family will be put to death. This method has obvious disadvantages. Tubo will definitely change the military system. Things in the world are unpredictable and unreasonable things will definitely change."
Fang Chongyong expressed his opinion.
"you're right."
Li Mi nodded slightly and did not deny it. He is still studying hard to increase his experience. The person who came here today was not to teach Fang Chongyong, but to test him on Li Longji's order.
"Now that the imperial military system has collapsed, and the imperial court will use troops in the future, how should we deal with it?"
Fang Chongyong continued to ask questions. Seeing that the other party was young, he didn't worry too much.
Li Mi replied without thinking: "If the government army system has collapsed, then just rebuild the government troops. There is no other good way."
I didn't expect such an answer.
Fang Chongyong thought to himself that this young man named Li Mi was indeed not simple, and he also saw the disadvantages of recruiting soldiers. However, the other party probably had no good solution, so he could only emphasize "rebuilding the army."
If Fubing can be rebuilt, why doesn't Li Longji think of a way?
"When I was in Kuizhou, I heard that the imperial court is currently running low on expenses. Is there any way to relieve the situation?"
Fang Chongyong asked next.
"Adjust official salaries, cut redundant staff, and rectify water transportation." Li Mi said twelve words.
"Anymore?"
"none."
"Then I have no problem."
Fang Chongyong sighed lightly. He was not interested in those things like Confucian classics at all, and he didn't think he had the need to take the imperial examination. The teacher sent by Li Longji was really not interesting.
This is an era of burning fire. While there is still a chance to make troubles, he must find a way to avoid being swallowed up by the tide of the times. He really has no time to waste on those boring things.
"The saint asked me to test whether you are a child prodigy."
Li Mi suddenly said something scary.
"Then what?"
Fang Chongyong asked curiously.
"I would say to the saint, you are not a child prodigy, you are the auspiciousness of the Tang Dynasty."
Li Mi stood up and saluted Fang Chongyong.
"Don't trick me!"
Fang Chongyong quickly grabbed Li Mi's sleeve and begged.
"Don't worry, it was just a joke. I will say that although you are smart, you have mediocre qualifications. After returning home today, I will travel around the world and my whereabouts are unpredictable. Chang'an is a land of trouble and wrong. You must always be alert to the dangers around you. I say goodbye.
When we meet again in the future, I will consider myself a poor man, see you later."
Li Mi smiled indifferently, then bowed deeply to Fang Chongyong and left gracefully. He came in a hurry and left in a hurry, leaving Fang Chongyong stunned.
"This Chang'an City is really full of strange people."
Fang Chongyong watched Li Mi's leaving figure at the door and couldn't help but sigh. He heard Zheng Shuqing say that Li Mi was a child prodigy who wrote poems at the age of seven. He often went to and from the palace to chat and laugh with Li Longji at the age of ten.
This person who doesn't want to stay by Li Longji's side as a close minister actually wants to travel around the world. Is it because he has seen through the hypocrisy of the world?
What Fang Chongyong didn't know was that Li Mi came and went in a hurry, but not without reason.
On the same day, this young man with a "prodigy" background bid farewell to Li Longji and went to Huashan for a tour. He disappeared from the sight of ministers of the government and the public, as well as relatives of the emperor.
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"Exclusively for military needs, changing silk into cotton; permission to transport grain, and imitating cloth to raise money. This sparse letter is a bit interesting."
In the study of Li Linfu's house in Pingkangfang, the newly promoted Right Chancellor of the Tang Dynasty was flipping through the memorials sent by Zheng Shuqing himself, and couldn't help but nod after reading them.
Of course, this sparse memorial cannot be Fang Chongyong's original version, but was transcribed by Zheng Shuqing based on his own understanding.
This chapter is not finished yet, please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content! "The Hexi states often complain that the bows and arrows are not enough and consume too much. If you can see this, it is enough to see that you have put a lot of thought into it.
But there are people who can do this. I will go to Xingqing Palace and ask for an official for you."
Li Linfu touched the long beard on his chin and was very satisfied with the idea of this letter. If Zheng Shuqing just proposed to transport grain and grass to Hexi, it would be really meaningless. A dog could think of this.
The purpose of suppressing Hu merchants was to make them side with the Tang Dynasty and end the war as soon as possible. Then these people would not take advantage of the war to secretly deliver necessities to Tibet. Thinking of this, it proves that Zheng Shuqing is already a
A central bureaucrat with overall thinking.
It is no longer limited to being a local official.
"This all depends on the cultivation of the right prime minister."
Zheng Shuqing said cautiously to please.
"The truth about this memorial will be brought to the court for discussion. As for the imitation of Sogdian cloth, you should pay more attention. Saints are very concerned about this kind of way to make money. If you are entrusted to take charge of this matter
, it must be done well.”
Although Li Linfu had a smile on his face, there was no hint of joking in his eyes.
Zheng Shuqing saluted solemnly and said: "I will live up to the trust of your right prime minister."
"Let's go and follow the truth to Xingqing Palace."
Li Linfu stood up and left. He was a capable man. If he could take down the position of Minister of the Ministry of Finance today, he would never wait until tomorrow to take action.
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"well!"
At this moment, Li Longji was pacing back and forth in the study room of the Qinzhengwu main building, so irritated that he wanted to hit someone.
Gao Lishi just stayed at the table quietly, lowering his head slightly and saying nothing.
"How many times has Concubine Wu Hui told me that she wants to make Prince Shou the crown prince?"
Li Longji asked Gao Lishi back, with complaints in his tone.
"Back to the saint, I don't remember much. Anyway, I have said it many times."
Gao Lishi said softly, unwilling to raise his head to look at Li Longji's face.
"Who is the prince? Shouldn't I have the final say on this matter? Does she still want to imitate her aunt? Does she think she will be the queen after I leave?"
Li Longji slammed the table angrily, making a muffled sound.
Today, Concubine Wu Hui cried in front of Li Longji again, saying that there were many people who wanted to harm her, and that only after King Shou became the prince, would their mother and son be respected by others.
Li Longji did not have an attack on the surface, but he became furious afterwards.
At this moment, a eunuch came in and whispered a few words in Gao Lishi's ear. Gao Lishi came over and said softly to Li Longji: "Sage, your right minister wants to see you."
"It's already a curfew, why does Brother Nu still come to Xingqing Palace?"
Li Longji suddenly felt a little confused. It was true that the right minister of the Tang Dynasty was very busy, but no matter how busy he was, he should be handling government affairs at home. What matters should be reported to the emperor face to face?
After a while, Li Linfu was ushered in by the eunuch. The latter, without saying anything, took out Zheng Shuqing's memorial and handed it to Li Longji.
"That's all."
Li Longji reluctantly accepted the Shu Zuo. He didn't want to deal with official duties at this time. But Concubine Wu Hui made him very annoyed. It wouldn't be a bad thing to read the Shu Zuo now to change his mood.
"It turns out that the soldiers in Hexi are living so hard...why has no one mentioned this to me before?"
After reading the memorial, Li Longji sighed with emotion. This was the first time he knew that the silk in Hexi could not be sold at a high price, that he could not get money for more weaving, and that he was exploited in disguise by Hu merchants from the Western Regions.
"It seems that there is nothing wrong with promoting Gaochang cotton in the Hexi Corridor. It can be planted in military villages first. There is cotton spinning technology in the Western Regions, so it will not be difficult to promote it."
Li Linfu said cautiously.
Seeing that Li Longji did not respond, Li Linfu continued to add: "After the Gaochang cotton is harvested in the military camp, it can be transported back to Chang'an for textile sales. The profit is considerable, and it is the right time to use it as military expenses.
Furthermore, the household tax in Hexi can be increased and the rent-to-transfer ratio can be reduced. After the people have surplus grain, they can then implement the flat buying method and use the money in the treasury to purchase local private grain and fodder in Hexi at high prices. This will not hinder the use of troops and military rations in Hexi."
Li Linfu bowed deeply to Li Longji.
"Well, let's do it like this. By the way, who is this memorial dedicated to?"
Li Longji nodded slightly and asked.
"Zheng Shuqing, previously served as the governor of Kuizhou."
"It turns out it's him, so no wonder."
Li Longji is still deeply impressed by Zheng Shuqing's "financial management" methods. In fact, if Lao Zheng was willing to take the blame, the position of Jing Zhaoyin would have been obtained long ago.
He remembered that the person who made money was indeed a good hand!
"Then let Zheng Shuqing serve as the currently vacant Minister of Household Affairs.
Well, build a Sogdian brocade imitation workshop on the outskirts of Chang'an, and select the best craftsmen in the palace. All the cloth weaved will be sent to the treasury of the Daming Palace and should not be spread on the market.
Do you understand? Let Zheng Shuqing make this matter a top priority after he takes office."
Li Longji said with a smile.
"Follow the will of the saint."
Li Linfu bowed cautiously and resigned. Although he was satisfied, he still did not dare to show it.
When he was about to retreat to the door, he was suddenly stopped by Li Longji again.
"Brother, now that the prince has been deposed, who do you think I should appoint as the prince? The prince is the foundation of the country and cannot remain vacant forever."
Li Longji asked with a long sigh.
"Returning to the sage, King Shou is benevolent, loves others, is humble and prudent, so he can make King Shou the crown prince."
Li Linfu said calmly.
"Well, I understand."
Li Longji nodded noncommittally and signaled Li Linfu to step back.
After the Right Chancellor of the Tang Dynasty retired, Li Longji said to Gao Lishi with a cold face: "Concubine Wu Hui must have made an agreement with Ge Nu to force King Shou to be the crown prince."
For Li Linfu, who doesn't get up early without any benefit, if nothing happens, it's best not to say anything.
Just saying "A saint can make his own decisions on family matters" will cut off all risks.
Is it necessary to recommend Li Xuan, the King of Longevity?
Li Longji, who grew up in the palace and was accustomed to intrigues and intrigues, could understand what was going on with his toes.
"King Lishou, it still doesn't work..."
Li Longji leaned on the desk with one elbow and tapped his thigh with the other hand. He was constantly weighing the pros and cons in his mind.
Things such as deploying troops to the west of the river, dredging rivers, improving water transportation, etc. can be left to others. Li Longji usually just gives an order.
Only things related to imperial power must be held tightly in his hands and cannot be left to others to handle.
If King Shou is made the crown prince, Concubine Wu Hui can blow pillows in her ears, and Li Linfu's party members in the outer court strongly support him, then won't King Shou Li Xuan become a powerful prince?
If there is one more side general to support him, wouldn't Li Chen have the ability to ascend to the throne in advance?
This situation is not part of Li Longji's strategic plan.
As long as he died, no prince could become the emperor.
"Lishi, you go to the outer court tomorrow and spread the word that I intend to make the third prince (Li Heng) the crown prince, but I haven't decided yet and I'm quite hesitant in my heart."
Li Longji said in a deep voice.
Gao Lishi understood it and bowed, without saying a word.
"Prince..."
Li Longji muttered, as if these two words had almost become a piece of his mind.