"The reason why this situation occurs is because our dynasty spends ten times more troops and officials than the Tang Dynasty." Chen Ke said in a deep voice: "Although this has long been the consensus of the government and the public, there are powerful enemies around us outside, and there are powerful enemies inside.
Who dares to attack redundant soldiers and redundant officials despite the ancestral national policy?"
Zhao Zongji nodded silently. Over the past few years, he is no longer the stupid young man who always thinks that there is nothing difficult in the world. He knows that many problems, like Taihang and Wangwu, are clearly placed in front of you, but you can't solve them. It's like
This matter of cutting costs and reducing redundant troops will lead to a reduction in the army. If you want to deal with two powerful enemies, you must adopt a policy of elite troops. This will inevitably improve the strength and status of the army and officers.
'National policy' causes impact.
The reason why this 'national policy' is put in quotation marks is because it was not formulated by Taizu. According to Zhao Da's vision, the Song Dynasty should be a state of checks and balances between civil and military forces. In fact, the Taizu Dynasty was also the period with the best balance between civil and military forces.
At that time, the national power of the Song Dynasty was booming, and the army maintained its combat effectiveness without any disobedience.
The turning point occurred after Zhao Er killed the king and usurped the throne.
The reason why Zhao Er successfully usurped the throne after regicide had a lot to do with the support he received from a large number of civilian officials. However, he never had the opportunity to join the army, so his influence on the army was really limited. Most of the people of that era were born in the fifth generation.
We have not forgotten the idea that "the position of emperor is occupied by the powerful." In other words, whoever controls the army is the emperor. There is still a huge market for it.
Zhao Guangyi knew very well that without the absolute loyalty of the army, the throne would not be stable. While he was changing the top brass of the army, he forced a large number of people who were loyal to him, but had neither talent, nor were greedy and cowardly to take the throne. At the same time, he devoted the entire country to the Northern Expedition.
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If the Northern Expedition is successful, Zhao Guangyi will establish absolute prestige in the army and no longer need to worry about the loyalty of the army. However, war is never wishful thinking. Its victory or defeat must be based on strength and also restricted by the right time, place and people. As a result, Zhao Erliang
During the Northern Expedition, he was completely defeated. Even he himself was hit by an arrow in the buttocks. He has been suffering from illness ever since.
What is worse than the physical pain is the mental torture. Zhao Guangyi is always worried. The generals and soldiers have become contemptuous of him, have disobedient thoughts, and may launch a coup at any time. Unable to gain the loyalty of the army from the battlefield is
Zhao Guangyi's greatest sorrow was also the Song Dynasty's greatest misfortune.
In order to consolidate his rule, Zhao Guangyi began to continuously increase the power of the civil service group, and at the same time spared no effort to weaken the power of the army. After three generations of ebb and flow, the current extreme phenomenon of civil superiors and military inferiors finally emerged. Who dares to improve the status of the military?
, will inevitably encounter opposition from the civil service group, and even the emperor will have doubts...
However, without improving the status of soldiers, it is impossible to improve the combat effectiveness of the army, and it is impossible to implement the policy of elite troops, let alone talk about disarmament... Half a year ago, an inventory of the army was carried out. Most of the shortcomings found were not canceled, but made up again and reduced.
The millions of military expenditures are only a drop in the bucket when it comes to reducing expenditures.
Not to mention redundant officials,
The Song Dynasty has long been kidnapped by the civil service group. The imperial examination is held every few years. Only a few hundred people are selected as Jinshi, which does not result in redundant officials. The real redundant officials come from various favors. One person becomes an official, and his son or even nephew
Then you have the opportunity to become an official. Too much favor from the court is the root cause of redundant officials. However, the scholar-bureaucrats who always say "the world is for the public" have always been strict with others and lenient with themselves. Who dares to touch their cake?
, believe it or not, you will be blasted to pieces by them?
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"Just thinking about these questions," Zhao Zongji said with a wry smile, "makes my head hurt."
"But it has to be solved," Chen Ke said coldly: "The Song Dynasty has not had any problems in the past few years. It is really luck. Firstly, there has been no war with Liaoxia. Secondly, since the first year of Jiayou,
After the flood, the weather in the country has been smooth and there has been no locust plague. But luck cannot always be so good. Sooner or later there will be wars and disasters. Once something goes wrong, the original shape will be revealed!"
"Yeah." Zhao Zongji nodded and said, "The officials must know this."
"So he has to choose someone with courage, ability, and conviction to take over," Chen Ke said word for word: "Never want a steadfast leader like himself!"
Chen Ke's words made Zhao Zongji's heartbeat suddenly accelerate, and his heart almost jumped out of his throat... Yes, if the official family wants to be the leader of the defense, Zhao Zongshi is the best candidate, why go to all the trouble?! So the official family is very
Maybe, I just missed Zhao Zongshi!
Zhao Zongji drank a few sips of wine to calm down his excitement, but his voice was still trembling: "Tell me, will others think of it?"
"The most indispensable thing in the Song Dynasty is understanding people." Chen Ke said lightly: "Maybe now the fire is cooking and the authorities are confused, but it won't be long before they come back to their senses."
"Once you understand this," Zhao Zongji said, "you will definitely have to work hard to become stronger."
"How can we just change it?" Chen Ke said with a mocking smile: "From the beginning, we have established an image of being daring and not afraid of offending others. But they blindly follow the path of honesty, integrity, filial piety, and all-around exquisiteness. This is
The foundation of our lives cannot be learned, nor can we pretend to be the same!"
Taking a sip of tea, he continued: "As the saying goes, if a person changes his ways, he will either get sick or die. If he finds out that the official is determined to establish a British ruler, and wants to cheer himself up, how easy is it? The reason why the Song Dynasty did so
If you don't go on, ninety-nine times it's because it has touched the interests of the powerful. If you want to get something done, you have to offend people!" He said with a smile: "They want to imitate us, that's fine, but they have to ask their supporters first.
Do you agree or not... If you insist on learning, I think it will probably be a waste of time, neither fish nor fowl."
"Let you put it like this," Zhao Zongji said with a smile, "I seem to be full of confidence."
"Don't be too happy too soon." Chen Ke said calmly: "The biggest legacy that Zhao Yunrang left to Zhao Zongshi is to tie all the forces into his chariot. It has already been a situation where everyone is prosperous and everyone suffers. Many people
After boarding the pirate ship, there was no way to get off. They could only walk all the way to the dark side and help Zhao Zongshi to become the prince. This was their only way to get out of the trap, and it was also the secret to their family's prosperity. Unless they had to, they
We will not change our tune." After a pause, he said: "After Zhao Yunrang's death, Zhao Zongshi's momentum has not decreased but increased. They are showing the government and the public that this ship will not sink, but will sprint towards the finish line."
"Yeah." Zhao Zongji looked at Chen Ke with admiration and said, "Although I have said it many times, let me say it again, I am really impressed. You have thought this group of people through."
Chen Ke spoke modestly, but secretly felt ashamed in his heart. In terms of grasping people's hearts, he was far from good enough. It was Su Xiaomei who was a clear observer and extremely smart, who drew the outline for herself and saw the chaotic situation clearly.
"There is a saying that 'there are people in the court who are good at becoming officials', and it is the same for you." Zhao Zongji was already in a state of bending over to be taught, and listened to Chen Ke's earnest teaching: "Zhao Zongshi has countless people waving flags and shouting to make a contribution."
Your merits will also be praised as ten points. If you lack response, if you are not good at one point, you will also be praised as ten points. As time goes by, every drop of water will penetrate the stone, and the officials' ears will become cocoons, and they will naturally change their views on Zhao Zongshi and their favorable impression of you.
It can also turn into a bad feeling. So our top priority is to have someone speak for you."
"This is too difficult." Zhao Zongji smiled bitterly and said: "It is taboo for clan members to interact with ministers. The reason why so many people speak for Zhao Zongshi is because the friends he made when he was young are like us. I want to make up for it.
Learning this lesson is not something you can just do on the spur of the moment.”
"It is more difficult, but it is not impossible." Chen Ke said: "Xianggong Wang, my teacher, and Master Bao are all able to speak in front of the emperor. In addition, Xianggong Fu, Xianggong Zeng has always been fair in dealing with things, and he also treats you.
They have a good impression, so we don't suffer at the high level. The most troublesome thing is the Tai Jian, Qing Yishui's Zhao Zongshi supporters, we have to add sand to it. After the new year, my group's terms expired at the beginning of the year, and most of them had to resign.
When they return to the capital to take part in the imperial examination, we must try our best to keep them in the capital and arrange for them to enter the Jianyuan and Yushitai. That is a place where people are judged by their reputations and not by their official positions. One by one, the situation should be greatly improved."
"Also, I heard that the imperial court is looking for someone to be a civil servant. Although this official position is not conspicuous, it is very important to get along with the emperor day and night. We are determined to get it." Chen Ke continued: "As for the candidates, Sima Guang and Wang Anshi are both suitable. This matter
We don’t need to come forward, let Wang Yu push it. The strength of the new school is unfathomable, and it will definitely be able to do it."
"Hmm." Zhao Zongji thought about it and said with a smile: "And the newspaper you once mentioned, shouldn't it be time to show up as well?"
"The time is not right," Chen Ke shook his head and said, "This thing is too sensitive, and it will cause trouble if it appears suddenly. I am planning to publish a Cuju newspaper specifically to promote football events in the spring of next year when the football market opens.
Once you get used to the newspaper format, it’s not too late to publish a new newspaper.”
"You are an expert in this kind of thing, so I won't worry about it." Zhao Zongji smiled and said, "By the way, how is the printing of your book?"
"It's already printed." Chen Ke said, taking out a new book with a blue cover from the bag he carried, handed it to him and said: "The first printing of 5,000 copies, I don't know if I will lose my life."
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"Haha, no." Zhao Zongji laughed and said, "If it really doesn't work, I can mobilize my relatives and friends to help you." As he said this, he turned the pages of the book, and suddenly his eyes focused, and he realized that there was a mystery in this book.
First, there are punctuation marks that Chen Ke once said. Second, in addition to "A Study of Shangshu Apocrypha", at the back of the book, there are also an article "Great Learning" and an article "The Doctrine of the Mean"...
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