Chapter 243 Military Reform Case

In September of the 31st year of Hongwu, the emperor issued an order to inform the world that the Ming army system had accumulated a long time ago and had to strengthen the country through reform.

As soon as the decree was issued, the whole country was shocked. Some supported and some opposed, but the court was peaceful. After a contest with the treacherous parties, the Qingliu finally realized that the military system reform was irreversible. The emperor and Xiao Fan put on a very firm posture, and the "those who go against me died." Even if the Qingliu in the court wanted to oppose it, he was unable to turn the world back.

Besides, the Chengyi Hou and the commander of the Jinyiwei Xiao Fan, the method of slandering people was too despicable and vicious. The Qingliu and others were tough, but they were really shocked by Xiao Fan's method.

With such a cruel, despicable and shameless colleague, what else can the Qingliu do besides shut up? Who dares to fight Xiao Fan again? King Yan, Huang Zicheng, including the current inspector Huang Guan, Bao Zhao, Zhuo Jing...

With so many negative textbooks as examples, standing in front of everyone, who dares to challenge Xiao Fan again?

The Qingliu people claim to be a Confucian scholar and are not afraid of power. Even if the emperor does something that makes them dissatisfied with, they dare to speak out and advise them. The snow-filled memorial flew to the emperor's dragon case. The emperor refused to admit his mistakes, and the memorials kept going. They are the most fearless person in the world. Such a cruel person must even give in to terrorists.

Unfortunately, when one thing falls, the Qingliu is not invincible, they also have a fragile side, and Xiao Fan is their nemesis.

In history, dealing with political enemies has nothing more than using various means to demote, exile or be killed. It is a difficult thing forever, but only death.

Xiao Fan was very kind, neither killed nor demoted, and still asked them to take good care of their officials, but he destroyed other people's reputation and poured all kinds of pickled sewage on others. He would never give up until the reputation of his political enemies is terrible.

——The Qingliu people are not afraid of death, but they regard their reputation as more than their lives, and Xiao Fan pinched their seven inches.

Who would be willing to be an enemy like this?

The Qingliu people calmed down, and the North Korean battle came to an end for the time being. The emperor, the Qingliu and the treacherous party were in peace.

In recent days, Ru Wei, the Minister of War, frequently went to and from Xiaofu and the yamen of the Pacification Office, discussing the specific statements of the reform with Xiao Fan in his subordinate manner.

The Ministry of War, the Jinyiwei, and the Governor's Office of the Five Army, three government offices with different jurisdictions and civil and military officials joined forces, headed by Xiao Fan, and the Ministry of War Ru Shangshu and Li Jinglong, the Left Army Governor's Office. Under the leadership of the three, officials and generals from the three departments mobilized one after another and began to discuss the details of the military system reform day and night.

Xiao Fan's thoughts and will were thoroughly implemented with the strong support of everyone, and the most sensational reform plan since the founding of the Ming Dynasty gradually formed a contour.

The innocent people in the court could only watch Xiao Fan participate in the reform of the Ming military system, denying or retaining it one by one. No one knew what the Ming military system would become beyond recognition under the discussion of the treacherous parties.

Worry, anger, and all kinds of emotions were intertwined, but the Qingliu still dared not say anything. Xiao Fan's endless tricks of persuading people made them scare from the bottom of their hearts.

In such a relatively calm atmosphere, the specific rules for reforming the military system were finally decided.

Inside the Wenhua Hall of the Imperial Palace.

Xiao Fan sat on the side of the dragon case and was reporting to Zhu Yunwen about the specific agreement on the military reform.

Zhu Yunwen was wearing a bright yellow casual dress, and the golden dragon embroidered on his chest was vivid as he moved, and he was about to rise up from the clouds.

His hair was neatly combed, and he meticulously tied a bun with a yellow turban on his head, his eyes half closed, and he was listening to Xiao Fan's comments intently, but his right hand was unconsciously wearing a warm and green jade pendant.

When Xiao Fan finished reporting, Zhu Yunwen still closed his eyes halfway and remained motionless for a long time.

"Your Majesty,... the military system reform can only be implemented slowly under the premise that the times are mature, and it cannot be too rushed. Therefore, after discussing with the Ministry of War, Duke Cao of the Governor's Office of the Five Army, Duke Wei of Wei, I felt that there was no need to change the existing military system structure, but only slightly change it based on the original structure. This will ensure that the commanders and commanders in various places will not have doubts, worries or even rebellious about the court. We should try to promote this reform in a gentle manner to achieve... Your Majesty, Your Majesty?"

Xiao Fan stopped halfway through speaking, and then stared speechlessly at Zhu Yunwen who was motionless.

Zhu Yunwen sat behind the dragon desk, put one hand on the desk, supported his chin with the other, his eyes half closed, motionless, with a slight smile on his face, and he looked like he was listening in a slanted look. His whole person looked like a sculpture with a shaped shape...

“Hu…hu…”

In the quiet hall, a faint snoring echoed in the hall...

Xiao Fan's face turned dark, like a piece of coal shining in the dark...

"Your Majesty...Your Majesty!"

Zhu Yunwen didn't respond and still slept soundly with a smile on his face...

Xiao Fan approached and smirked in Zhu Yunwen's ear, "Your Majesty... Your fourth emperor uncle has led his troops to the capital. We can't defend it anymore, so run away quickly..."

Zhu Yunwen was shocked, and then he bounced up Lao Gao like an electric shock. Without even opening his eyes, he shouted in horror and despair: "Take the queen, concubine, gold and silver, jade seals, go out of the city and take a boat south! Hurry!"

Xiao Fan's smile froze: "…………”

Opening his eyes, Zhu Yunwen's panicked gaze saw Xiao Fan with a speechless look on his face...

The king and his minister were silent for a long time...

"Shi Yu..." Zhu Yunwen called out quietly.

"I'm here."

"You bully the king..." Zhu Yunwen pointed at him, looking aggrieved and resentful, full of condemnation.

"I... I am guilty!"

"Forget it this time, I won't be the case! I... I almost pissed my pants..." Zhu Yunwen curled his lips, very short of breath.

"I... deserve to die! But, Your Majesty..."

"What?"

"I have to praise you sincerely, when it comes to escaping, you are an expert!"

"This... are you praising me?"

"Don't doubt it, it's definitely a praising you."

The shocked Fang Ding, Zhu Yunwen cleared his throat and said, "You just said the military reform,...why are you talking about?"

Xiao Fan: “…………”

It's more than twenty pages, do you want me to read it again?

Seeing that Xiao Fan looked bad, Zhu Yunwen couldn't help laughing dryly: "This...ah, okay, I will always be allowed to do whatever you said just now, yes, right..."

Xiao Fan sighed. He was very worried. Zhu Yunwen was becoming more and more like a fool. What should I do?

"Since your Majesty agrees, I'm not polite..."

Zhu Yunwen was stunned: "What does it mean?"

Xiao Fan said seriously: "I just proposed that you want Your Majesty to follow Qin Shihuang and burn books and bury scholars, so that the reform will not be hindered..."

"Ah?" Zhu Yunwen was shocked.

"I will leave the palace and give an order to let someone bury Huang Guan first. To be honest, it has been a day or two for him..."

"Slow...slow! Xiao Shilu! This joke is so big..." Zhu Yunwen was so scared that he broke out in cold sweat.

"Your Majesty, don't worry, in autumn, a lot of yellow spots will grow in the ground..."

"That's not OK!" Zhu Yunwen stepped forward, grabbed Xiao Fan's sleeve tightly, and said pitifully: "Shi Du Xiao, stop playing, can we be more serious?"

Xiao Fan looked at him with his eyes squinted, and snorted, "Who fell asleep while I was talking about business? You blame me for being less serious now."

"I was wrong... You can briefly explain your reform clause."

Xiao Fan sighed and had to start saying, "Your Majesty, there are many reforms in all dynasties. Anyone who can succeed will be cautious and progress slowly at the beginning of the reform. For example, Shang Yang's reform in Qin State during the Warring States Period. He abolished the well fields, opened fields, rewarded military merits, abolished the world, and finally made Qin State rich and strong the army, becoming the hero of the Warring States Period, laying the foundation for the reunification of the six kingdoms of the First Emperor. Although the reform of the former Song Dynasty, Anshi, was also with the purpose of strengthening the country, he failed in the end. Why is this?"

Zhu Yunwen thought for a while and said, "Because Wang Anshi was facing greater resistance than Shang Yang."

Xiao Fan smiled and said, "Yes, but not only that, the reforms of all dynasties have been a re-adjustment of the governing strategy and a redistribution of interests. Therefore, the reforms will inevitably be greatly resisted. For example, the minister only made a proposal for military reform, and was strongly opposed by the Qingliu people. This is an example. The reason why Shang Yang was successful was because he judged the situation and knew how to adapt and detour. More importantly, the king of Qin firmly supported him, and with both soft and hard, he eventually became the Qin law to strengthen Qin."

Zhu Yunwen thought: "What do you mean is that the attitude of the king determines the success or failure of the reform?"

"Yes, so I ask Your Majesty to make up your mind that reforms are related to the country, and their interests are profound. Success or failure affects the lives of millions of people. Reforms have always been inevitable that they will violate the interests of many people. If the king cannot always firmly support the same, the reforms will eventually fail. Wang Anshi's failure in reforms has a lot to do with the wavering attitude of the emperor at that time. This is a living lesson. I dare to ask Your Majesty, are you ready to persevere for a long time?"

Zhu Yunwen turned his head to look at Xiao Fan. Seeing the resolute look on his face, Zhu Yunwen's gaze became as firm as it became.

"Xiao Shidou, I believe you, you will not harm the Ming Dynasty, nor will you harm me. You have always been you, no different from the shopkeepers of the restaurant in Jiangpu County back then. I have said that we are the king and minister of a lifetime, and even more friends of a lifetime. Everything you do is for me. If I do not stand firmly behind you, I will not only be sorry for the Ming Dynasty, but also for your friendship."

Xiao Fan's eyes were moved, and he stood up and bowed deeply to Zhu Yunwen, saying, "Since you know me, I dare not be fooled by me."

He raised his head and smiled at each other. The tacit understanding and friendship in his smile were still so familiar. The friendship between men is like wine, which makes the more fragrant it becomes. Looking back at the Jiangpu restaurant meeting in a flash, it took three years in a flash. Now their identities and situations are very different. However, the scenes of meeting that year are as if yesterday, within reach.

The two couldn't help but sigh. They both felt that they were lucky. Throughout history, there has been such a relationship between the king and the minister without any barriers and a close relationship as brothers? Especially in the deep palace where they are in a high place and are intrigued by intrigue everywhere, it is a great blessing to have such a pair of friends who support each other.

After a long time, Zhu Yunwen sighed: "Shi Du Xiao, it is a blessing from God to meet you. There is no regret in this life. The throne and country are just a passing prosperity. Only a close friend who exchanges life is my greatest gain in this life."

Xiao Fan smiled and said, "Won't you be able to sit firmly on the throne and have friends to repay you, wouldn't it be better?"

Zhu Yunwen also smiled and said, "Yes, Shidou Xiao, tell me carefully, how does the military system change?"

Xiao Fan said: "I have discussed with the Minister of War Ru, Duke Cao, Duke Wei and others from the Governor's Office of the Five Army. Our military system reform should only be promoted slowly, not too rush. Governing a big country is like cooking small fresh food, and simmering it slowly can achieve results. The same is true for the same in the governance of the army. Now our biggest worry comes from the vassal kings. The vassal kings are ready for war, and the arrows are already on the string. The times are urgent, so we can not tolerate drastic reforms. We can only make minor changes to the existing military system on a small scale. If you wait for the future to be successfully reduced, Your Majesty will continue to implement the new law. At that time, our Ming Dynasty will have no worries, and the reform can be calm. Your Majesty is determined to create a prosperous era in literature and is just around the corner..."

Zhu Yunwen was excited and said anxiously: "Really? Can I really create a prosperous era of Jianwen that is comparable to the Tang and Song dynasties and has been remembered for thousands of times?"

Xiao Fan nodded affirmatively: "I can guarantee that as long as Your Majesty successfully cut the vassal states, the prosperity of Jianwen is coming soon."

Zhu Yunwen*** started to excitedly say, "Tell me quickly, how do you change the military system in a small scale?"

"First, the military household system of our Ming Dynasty actually has many disadvantages. However, if we want to change, it will take a lot of time and effort and we cannot compete for me for three or five years. Now the trouble of the vassal kings is near, and we have no time to change it from the root, so we can only keep it temporarily. However, the court must allocate a large amount of money and grain to the commanding commanders and thousand households in various places. This year, we will let the thousand households practice soldiers day and night. The soldiers do not have to beg for the land, and practice with all their hearts. The court will support them and increase their combat power first..."

"Why is Xiao Shixuan, why is it one year? Not two years or three years?"

Because I knew that the King of Yan would rebel a year later... This could only be said in Xiao Fan's heart. If he told Zhu Yunwen like this, he would probably treat himself as a lunatic.

After thinking for a long time, Xiao Fan said leisurely: "...Because my master calculated with his fingers and calculated that he would raise an army in one year."

Zhu Yunwen was stunned, and then opened his mouth in surprise: "Your master is so powerful? Can he even calculate when the vassal king rebelled?"

Xiao Fan nodded seriously.——That old guy is cheap.

Zhu Yunwen was amazed and expressed his admiration: "... Please help me calculate, can Huang Ying marry me?"

Xiao Fan: “…………”

Seeing that Xiao Fan's face was wrong, Zhu Yunwen chuckled dryly: "Okay, I know, state affairs are the first priority, and you should not be addicted to the private affairs of your children..."
To be continued...