Wang Can said calmly: "You are in the army and have your own understanding. As I said just now, everyone has their own opinions. In my opinion, the key point of the army lies in three words: control.
"
"Because it's for you."
"You are the crown prince of the Tang Dynasty, and you are also the future emperor of the Tang Dynasty. As a monarch, as someone who wants to take charge of the Tang Dynasty, what you care about is control, and everything must revolve around this."
"Actually, whether you mentioned training, entertainment, or comforting soldiers, in the final analysis, it is all about controlling the army, controlling the army, and controlling the soldiers."
"In layman's terms, it means giving orders and prohibiting them, just like giving orders."
"For example, the purpose of training soldiers is to make them obedient, so that they will not have difficulty in carrying out the orders when you give them. For example, the purpose of giving soldiers entertainment such as Cuju is also to make the soldiers happy physically and mentally, so that they can ultimately obey the orders, so that they will not fall into disarray one by one.
Resentment arises. As for the final comfort, let alone it.”
Wang Can talked eloquently and continued: "Everything is for the purpose of controlling the army. A great man with great talent and strategy once said that political power comes from the barrel of a gun. The barrel of the gun is the weapon and the power.
, because only when you master the weapons and power can you truly master everything."
"So the value and significance of the existence of the army, for ordinary people, is to protect the country and their homes. To ensure the safety of thousands of people in the Tang Dynasty and to ensure the integrity of the frontiers."
"And the meaning for you is to consolidate your rule and let you control all directions."
"So you must be able to control the army."
Wang Can's words did not conceal anything, and went directly to the topic. Revealing everything in front of Li Chengqian in this way was to let Li Chengqian know this truth, and to let Li Chengqian know the meaning of the existence of the army.
In fact, there were many emperors throughout the dynasties who did not know the significance of the army at all.
Let others control the army at will.
In the end, he harmed himself.
In particular, many emperors believed that the existence of the army was of little significance, but in fact, with the army, everything was possible, the foundation for development, and the cornerstone for controlling local power.
If there is no such thing, then everything is empty.
After hearing this, Li Chengqian's face seemed to understand. He seemed to understand, but he seemed to be a little bit confused. The knowledge he had always received was the Four Books and Five Classics, which were all about benevolence, justice, etiquette, wisdom, and trust.
To be a king, one must be broad-minded, be able to sympathize with the people, and be able to put common people first.
Wang Can's place is different.
What Wang Can teaches is the most direct practical issue and the most fundamental issue of interests.
This was beneficial to Li Chengqian's governance of the Tang Dynasty.
It’s not about anything.
It’s not like having the world in mind.
If you cannot even achieve the most basic stability, if you do not even have the most basic peace, the so-called caring for the world, the so-called Yao, Shun and Yu soup, are just conjectures in the mind.
Wang Can saw Li Chengqian's look, smiled, and continued: "Your experience in the army is not bad. At least you have an understanding, you know the food of the soldiers in the army, and you know the environment in which the soldiers rest.
, I also know the difficulties faced by officers and soldiers in the army, and I can sympathize with them and understand them."
"Of course, let's get down to business."
"Speaking of control, how do you control it?"
"Is this true control by simply relying on forced orders? The answer is obviously no. This is definitely not true control. This is an overbearing order."
Wang Can was chatting and laughing happily, with a faint smile on his lips, and his appearance was outstanding.
He shook his sleeves and robe, and continued: "Real control is ideological control, which is to allow all soldiers to recognize you and the Tang Dynasty."
"Serve the army sincerely and support the Tang Dynasty sincerely."
"This is control."
"Of course, it is not easy to do this. Because the points you mentioned are actually only part of it. There are many more involved."
Wang Can expressed his central idea.
This is control.
This is what Wang Can believes is true control.
After Li Chengqian heard this, although he was confused before, at this moment, the clouds opened and the moon appeared, and he understood the meaning at once. However, after Li Chengqian understood it, he had new doubts and said: "Mr.
I understand the general meaning. But what I want to ask is, how to achieve such control? Because this point is the most difficult and the least easy to achieve."
Wang Canxiao said: "Prince, everyone has their own way of doing things, and everyone has their own cognition and opinions. So regarding control, I am just giving my explanation. It does not mean that I mean
correct."
Li Chengqian said: "Disciple, I am all ears."
Did he know that Wang Can was a very talented person? Both his father and his grandfather had high regard for Wang Can. Under such a premise, Li Chengqian knew how powerful Wang Can was.
He can be called an unparalleled national warrior.
When such a person proposes a plan, Li Chengqian absolutely agrees.
Wang Can said seriously: "Actually, this matter is not complicated to say. The military system in the army is that there are garrisons in Zhechong Mansion all over the world. The governor of the government is Zhechong Duwei, the deputy chiefs are left and right Guoyi, and there are
Regiment, serving as the school captain. There are teams under the regiment, with the team leader, and under the team is the group, with the group leader. Among them, each regiment has five groups, each group has three groups, each group has five leaders, each leader
ten people."
"This is the simplest arrangement."
"So, how do we control these people?"
"Especially to control the thoughts of army soldiers, make them gravitate toward the imperial court, and make them loyal to the imperial court?"
"The simplest way is to set up instructors starting from the team leader."
"The so-called instructors are not responsible for training, but are only responsible for ideological work and military discipline. In short, they are to make everyone recognize the Tang Dynasty and be loyal to the Tang Dynasty."
"From the team leader to the team leader, and then from the team leader to the regiment captain, instructors are set up. When you get to the government army, political commissars are set up. In fact, the purpose is the same as the instructors."
Wang Can talked eloquently and said: "These people go down one level and are responsible for the ideological work of the army and the military discipline in the army. The army's war drills are the responsibility of the team leader, team leader, and regiment captain.
After all, the instructors have the final say on the thoughts and discipline of the officers and men in the army. The two have the same level, but different divisions of labor. They have the final say in their respective fields."
"In this way, a level-by-level control is formed."
"Because the soldiers at the lowest level have less support for the imperial court. After all, their salaries are low and their money is small. They go to the battlefield with their heads in their hands. They are all a very difficult group of people."
"These people are just doing ideological work."
Wang Can said: "Although such an arrangement is equivalent to adding more institutions, it actually greatly enhances the control of the army, ensuring that the army can be firmly controlled."
After Li Chengqian heard this, his eyes widened.
There was a look of shock on his face.
A plan mentioned by Mr. Wang is simply incredible and incomparably ingenious. Li Chengqian knew that the plan he mentioned was actually an idea, but it was not easy to implement it. But such an arrangement would be
The army can be better managed, especially with instructors and political commissars doing ideological work, so that the army's lieutenants will not be easily deceived or make mistakes, thus ensuring that the army is not easily incited.
This is a fundamental guarantee.
Li Chengqian took a deep breath and stood up, with a solemn expression and said: "Sir, I admire you for your great talent. I have never been in the military, but I really admire you for your understanding of what it means to be in the military."
After a pause, Li Chengqian suddenly said: "Sir, this disciple has a request."
Wang Can said: "You want to tell your father about this idea and let him start deploying it in the army, right?"
Li Chengqian said: "Sir, you have a keen eye, and the thoughts of your disciples cannot be hidden from you. Now that the army is at peace, there is no war. Even if there is a war occasionally, the scale is not big enough. At this time, it is even more necessary to strengthen
Understanding of the military. So at this point, it is best to follow Sir’s plan. Therefore, I want to see my father, tell him all this idea of sir, and ask him to make arrangements.”
Wang Can smiled and said: "If you want to tell your father, I won't stop you. But I want to tell you that it is not an easy task to arrange and implement this thoroughly. Remember, the completion of the matter will not happen overnight.
It can be done.”
"Disciple understands."
Li Chengqian solemnly said: "Teacher's teachings, disciples should keep them in mind."
Li Chengqian learned too much from Wang Can today. Especially the army is the foundation. If he can really completely control the army, it will be a huge opportunity for the Tang royal family.
Wang Can continued: "Actually, one method can be used, and all methods can be used. Many things can be understood by analogy. The army is like this, and the court is the same. As the prince, you are the crown prince of the Tang Dynasty and the future emperor.
.It is also necessary to have strong control over the court. If an emperor cannot control the court, then the emperor has failed."
"Of course, the emperor has different means and methods to control the court."
"And the situation is much more complicated."
"I won't go into details."
Wang Can said: "In short, you must clearly understand that no matter what you do, you must have control over your future development. If you cannot do this, then for you, it is
not qualified."
Li Chengqian solemnly said: "My disciple has remembered your teacher's teachings. I will definitely study hard and live up to my teacher's sincere teachings."
Wang Can waved his hand and said: "Okay, that's it for today. You have just come out of the army. If you have anything to do, go ahead and do your own thing. You don't have to stay at home today. As usual, I will give you a day off tomorrow.
