Slogans are usually considered useless, but they are actually very useful. Especially in an era when cultural literacy is generally low, a slogan can tell a group of people in a concise and concise way what they are doing. No.
Do it for what.
People cannot completely control a person. Even if you are the emperor, you cannot completely control a person's thoughts. If you want to have cohesion, you must have a spontaneous common consciousness. Why is it easy for rebellion to occur when a country is weak?
Because many people are illiterate, and etiquette, justice and integrity have no meaning to them.
At the same time, Li Mu also hid a selfish motive. This selfish motive was that he wanted to "de-personalize the cult" and change the soldiers' worship of the general or the emperor into loyalty to the country. On the surface, it seems that
It doesn't seem to make any difference, but in fact, there is an essential difference.
All subtle changes begin with slogans.
Why did he do this? Because Li Mu knew the future direction of the Tang Dynasty. At the end of the Tang Dynasty, there were many Jiedu envoys, who supported their own troops and merged with each other. Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms emerged one after another. The Jiedushi envoys in their territory had real power and were arrogant and domineering, and the court suffered greatly.
, the people suffered deeply. After Song Taizu Zhao Kuangyin unified the country, he inherited Zhou Shizong's policy of Chai Rong, strengthened centralization, and gradually deprived the military, political, and financial power of the Jiedushi.
The county capital was directly under the central government, and courtiers went to the state to manage political affairs. After that, Jiedushi became an additional honorary title. From then on, China's history began to "emphasize civility over military affairs".
After emphasizing civility over martial arts, a deadlock emerged. Warriors who could fight were discriminated against, and the country had to use them under the supervision of foreigners. The result was the prevalence of military supervision, and the trend of eunuchs and civilians controlling border towns.
.This also gave a group of eunuchs such as Tong Guan and civil servants such as various ministers the opportunity to show their talents. The problem is that many border town supervisors and generals are at odds with each other, making the army's combat effectiveness worse year by year. During wars, supervisors
The army was often constrained, forcing experienced military attachés to follow the advice of laymen. The military combat effectiveness of the Central Plains Dynasty plummeted, and the Song Dynasty, with the highest GDP in the world at the time, earned the reputation of a weak Song Dynasty. This is because
This vicious cycle.
Li Mu didn't want to face such a future. He didn't want to see the situation in the late Tang Dynasty where the army was more self-respecting, and he didn't want to see the situation where culture was valued over military affairs, so he wanted to start reforms now.
He wants to arm a group of "new soldiers" with benevolence, justice, propriety, wisdom and trust. These recruits not only have the force to fight the enemy on the battlefield, but are also a group of educated scholars and well-trained captains. They uphold the principle of self-denial and restoration of etiquette.
Their thoughts stood on the stage set up by Li Mu and became the new blood of the Tang Dynasty in the future. They were loyal to the country, not individuals. They protected the people of the country, rather than safeguarding the interests of the powerful and the emperor. For thousands of years,
Li Mu never thought of realizing the idea that it would only be realized in the future, but he wanted to give it a try and get closer subtly. It all started with a simple slogan!
The neat team held up their chests and heads. Everyone had expressionless faces and raised their chins high, standing proudly.
The entire team is like a long straight line, gathered into a neat square formation. The distance between everyone and the position of everyone are exactly the same. Although they only trained for a few days, under the transformation of the 'military training' regulations that Li Mu has personally experienced,
, these already very outstanding sergeants still did it, and did it very well. Everyone became a chess piece in the square formation. These chess pieces were slightly excited, slightly proud, and slightly full of courage to move forward, just like
The newborn calf is eager to try.
Noises in the distance could be heard from time to time. They were waiting, and so were the captains waiting for the review.
The night was already very deep. A crescent moon hung in the thick ink sky, but not a single starlight appeared. Occasionally, a shooting star passed through the night sky with a coolness, and the blazing white light was so miserable.
I don’t know when the wind started blowing. It was gentle at first, blowing the withered willow branches and leaves in strands. Then it became faster and stronger. The wind was blowing hard, almost like a bison.
The ferocious and biting wind was roaring. When the three-tone drum was completed, Su Dingfang's eyes lit up with a glint of light. He paused his boots on the ground and shouted loudly: "Come in!"
The phalanx marched forward quietly amidst the sound of the wind, the queues were orderly and silent.
The Kongming lantern in the distance is getting brighter and brighter, getting closer and closer, and you can faintly see, in the distance, the people blocked by the imperial army outside the royal road, the heads of people, stretching their necks, squinting, holding their breaths
Looking at the end of the royal road.
At this time, the noise stopped. Everyone wanted to see what stunt Luoyang Hou pulled off this time. At the same time, they were also vaguely looking forward to these captains, wanting to see if they had bodies like iron towers and fists as big as casseroles.
, can they defend their homeland and win the battle?
There are also some who are leisurely and are speculating in their hearts. One of the most popular story books in Chang'an City recently, The Romance of the Three Kingdoms, in which Zhuge Liang's demeanor has become an idol in the hearts of many people through the mouths of various storytellers. They are thinking,
With Li Mu's personality of being in the limelight, would he imitate Zhuge Liang and appear in the team wearing a silk scarf and holding a feather fan in his hand?
Many speculations are accompanied by countless expectations. Everyone is watching with bated breath.
Click... click... click... click...
At the end of the royal road, there was a voice, a uniform voice getting closer and closer. If you listen carefully, someone will find that it is the sound of boots hitting the bluestone ground. The strange thing is that the voice does not sound like a person.
Yes, but so neat.
Click... click... click... click...
Everyone's hearts were raised, and many speculations followed. This kind of sound, if you listen carefully, seems to be extremely beautiful, with a unique rhythm, giving people a strong sense of oppression, as if Mount Tai is about to
It collapsed before our eyes, as if it was a prelude to the coming storm.
Li Shimin also heard it. His face was slightly stunned, and he could distinguish the sound from the wind. He couldn't help but glance at Li Mu doubtfully, as if asking him, what is this?
Li Mu just smiled, looking enigmatic.
In the black screen, a row of figures appeared, as if they had come from the darkness. Their faces were expressionless, their heads held high, and they walked in uniform steps. Every time their boots hit the ground, there was a trampling sound.
Is this the captain of the Jiangwu Hall?
Some people began to be disappointed. It turned out that they only had one head and one body, and like everyone else, they had two arms and two legs. They were neither overly tall nor had fists as big as casseroles. They were... very ordinary.
But soon, someone discovered something and restrained the contempt in their hearts. They couldn't help but look at them like monsters. Are they... still human?
How come these people don't seem to be alive at all, they just hold their heads high and follow the steps step by step. Moreover, they are arranged too neatly. Although they keep moving forward, everyone's legs are lifted up at the same time and dropped at the same time.
They are like machines, but they give people a silent and cold feeling that goes straight into the heart. They are like a city wall, indestructible. They are like spears, capable of tearing apart any enemy that blocks them!
More and more queues appeared, and the sound of footsteps became louder and louder, but there was still no trace of impurities, crisp and rhythmic.
The captains with their heads held high stepped step by step from the end of the royal road, and were about to reach the Chengtian Gate.
This is the captain of the Tang Dynasty Military Academy. They have only trained for a few days! At this moment, the expressions of all the generals froze. When they learned about Li Mu's training regulations, they all had the same doubts as Su Dingfang. Some even thought that
, Li Mu, this kid is completely nonsense, he doesn’t understand military training at all. But after seeing the results in the past few days, people who think like this feel their faces are burning with fever, and the fact is a merciless slap in the face. How can such soldiers be
The result of practice? As if thousands of enemies appear in front of you, they will step over without hesitation without any hesitation.
What we want is soldiers like this! Who general wouldn’t like soldiers like this!
Li Shimin couldn't help but nodded secretly. The feeling of uniformity made him sigh with emotion: "The orders are consistent. I thought that my Xuanjia Army was already the best in the world, but looking at these Jiangwu Hall captains, they will definitely not lose to me.
Xuan Jia Army, they have only been training for a few days!"
Changsun Wuji didn't know when he walked to the side and said quietly: "Your Majesty, they are looking over here."
The words were vague, but a discerning person could still hear a hint of provocation. Your Majesty, look, Li Mu, a sergeant who has been training for several days, has such power——
Li Shimin glanced at Changsun Wuji, blocked it, and said, "Li Mu told me that the people trained by the Jiangwu Hall are all the emperor Qin Jun. They hold their heads high and look at me." He took a sip.
He pursed his lips and had the urge to shout to them, but in the end he resisted the urge and just waved.
The team had already arrived at Chengtianmen, and suddenly, there was a clang...
The sound of a long sword being unsheathed suddenly came out, and Su Dingfang drew out the sword, pointing the blade towards the sky.
Everyone was startled. Changsun Wuji immediately guarded Li Shimin. Eunuch Gao also put his hand on the soft sword at his waist and stared at Li Mu from the corner of his eye. If he acted unethically again,
Without any hesitation, he drew his sword and killed him.
Are you kidding me? They suddenly drew their swords in front of the emperor, concubines, princes, princesses, and relatives. What did they want to do?
Clang…
The captains drew their swords in unison, and the sharp Confucian swords gave off a cold glow under the illumination of the Kongming Lantern.
"With my blood, I will secure the country and with my body, I will protect the country and the people! Long live my emperor, long live, long live!"
The captain's voice roared together, and with the sound of stepping, Rulin's long sword pointed to the sky, and then there was another brush, the long sword was sheathed at the same time, the footsteps were roaring, the sound echoed with the cold wind, and the team gradually moved forward
Fading away...
At that moment, Fang's momentum was like a rainbow, and murderous intent was soaring that even the imperial guards holding spears beside the royal road couldn't help but be horrified, and almost sat down. This shock made the people outside the royal road become silent for a moment, and then burst into bursts of laughter.
Even the scholar who was still somewhat reserved couldn't help but burst into cheers.
Soldier model!
If the soldiers of the Tang Dynasty were like this, why would they be afraid of the Turkic cavalry, and worry about the invasion of Goguryeo? Be it Tuyuhun or Xue Yantuo, who of these young men would dare to tease the tiger's beard of the Tang Dynasty?!
A slogan, accompanied by the pressure emanating from the captains, is a kind of stabilizer, giving them an infinite sense of security!
That’s how it has to be!
"Long live!"
I don’t know who was the first to yell. When people get excited, they inevitably need to vent.
"Long live!"
All the people also shouted, and some people shouted: "Long live our emperor, long live the Tang Dynasty!"
The people at the back did not see what happened in the front, but emotions are contagious. When they heard the people in the front shouting without emotion, the people at the back also followed suit. The crowd became commotion, and it became more and more violent.
Changsun Wuji was worried that something would happen, and reminded him in a low voice: "Your Majesty, in order to avoid any trouble, should we stop here today and ask General Chang He to lead people to disperse the people -"
Before he finished speaking, he heard someone shouting in his ear: "Long live the Tang Dynasty, long live your Majesty!"
There was no need to guess who was calling. Changsun Wuji frowned and said: "Marquis of Luoyang, Your Majesty is here. Many of the royal relatives are here, and there are children here. It's not good for you to make such a loud noise."
His voice was completely drowned.
Because it was not only Li Mu who was shouting, but also Li Chengqian, Li Tai, and his son Changsun Chong. The young men on the high platform were all excited and shouted louder than Li Mu!
Changsun Wuji was speechless and thought to himself, why is this boy Li Mu acting like a plague, doing everything with demagoguery? Things have to be done, shouting slogans, just to protect the home and country? He was about to say something else
I clicked something, and suddenly I heard someone shouting again: "Guarantee the country and protect the country and the people."
Changsun Wuji raised his head and looked at Li Shimin, whose face was flushed with excitement. He sighed and shouted in a low voice, "Your Majesty, you have lost your temper!"
When Li Shimin heard this, he calmed down a little and blushed even more. This time he was ashamed. The sound of the mountain shouting "Long Live the Mountain" just now made people's blood boil. This feeling of unity is exactly what he is pursuing.
The scene he expected to see. In such a scene, it would be nothing to mess around occasionally. Li Shimin smiled brightly, pointed downward, and said to Changsun Wuji: "Auxiliary engine, listen to this.
These calls!”
The sound of the mountains shouting "Long Live Long Live" is endless, and the sound is like waves crashing on the beach, one wave after another, continuously.
"This is the voice of the people. Li Mu has done a great job!"
Changsun Wuji knew that nothing he could say could change Li Shimin's view on the matter, so he had no choice but to avoid the important and take the easy, saying: "Your Majesty, no matter how well the Marquis of Luoyang does things, he cannot cause a commotion. If something happens, it will be unreasonable."
Even if it’s a good thing, it’s a bad thing, and it will make envoys from all over the world laugh at you!”
"Whoever dares to laugh at you, I will let my captains fight!" Li Shimin said jokingly. He looked at the lively crowd below and said: "I haven't been so happy for a long time. Auxiliary machine, please don't do anything bad.