sinovels Chapter 66 Chapter 66
Chapter 66 Chapter 66
Wu Junyi laughed back in anger.
He ignored the two kneeling, but asked Deng Xian: "If I remember correctly, the Ministry of War has records about the number of people and equipment in the Jingwei, right?"
"Back to Your Majesty, I have brought all of them with me." Deng Xian replied.He still knows himself as a student very well. When Wu Junyi mentioned that he wanted to inspect, he guessed what the other party was going to do first.
"Then let's count." Wu Junyi didn't move, and stared into the distance silently.Deng Xian immediately asked someone to take over the martial arts arena, and counted the guards and rotation personnel one by one according to the roster.
As he expected, the soldiers couldn't draw their hard bows and couldn't mount their horses.After counting the number of people, it was found that there were still people who were not paid.Xu Bin and Yao Zhijian knew that they could not escape punishment, so they did not intend to cover up, but frankly explained the situation in the army:
"Your Majesty, there is no need to be close, there are at least [-] vacancies in the army." Xu Bin's voice was hoarse. "As for the annual assessment of the hereditary generals, in the past when the Ministry of War sent people, the guards would host banquets and give gifts. Those who will be assessed are guided by their parents so that the examiners can identify them one by one."
Whether or not it can be passed depends on whether the gift is rich enough and whether the family background is noble enough.
Xu Bin continued: "However, in the past few years, the people in the Ministry of War have not been so easy to talk to. There have been quite a few people who have been dismissed because they failed the assessment."
These two years naturally refer to after Deng Xian took over as Minister of the Ministry of War.Deng Xian only looked at his former colleagues with a sneer, but did not speak.Wu Junyi didn't respond either.
Yao Zhijian also sighed: "The situation in the Imperial Forest Army is similar, and there are more hereditary ones, but because they serve the imperial court, at least they have to learn to be a showman. The training is indeed insufficient. The minister also wrote a letter to strictly clarify this matter earlier, but... the former emperor only It is said that war is not a lucky thing, and the prime minister also said that it is not worthwhile to waste money and people..."
"Enough." Wu Junyi finally couldn't listen anymore.From his point of view, the two of them had nowhere to go, so they started chatting casually.
However, Deng Xian, who had been watching with cold eyes, suddenly took a step forward, knelt down in his robes, "Your Majesty, in the past when we fought against Xianbei, General Xu killed dozens of enemies by himself. General Yao even had the merit of escorting the former emperor. They all He is an old minister who has made great contributions and defended his family and the country, and he did not plan to do nothing and accomplish nothing in the early morning."
"The morale of the army is lax and the discipline of the army is lax. The crimes of the two are indeed unforgivable, but this is not just the two of them, or a disaster that happened overnight. I beg your Majesty to see that both of you are rare generals, and allow them to make meritorious deeds."
Seeing this scene, Wu Junyi was more surprised than angry.
Deng Xian is not only furious, he regards the Confucian rules as nothing, and can fight with officials for three hundred rounds in the morning, but he is also proud. Except for the good old Guo Xu, there is almost no one in the court who can talk to him in a friendly manner. .He has never begged for mercy or subdued for anyone.
Even Xu Bin and Yao Zhijian did not expect that Deng Xian would intercede with them and say such emotional words.One couldn't help raising his head and looked at Deng Xian in surprise, while the other shivered and didn't raise his head.
Wu Junyi was also thinking quickly in his heart.He didn't trust Deng Xian blindly, and he was really very angry with these two people, and wanted to punish them severely.But one question he had to think about was: after the withdrawal of these two people, who else in the court can take over this mess?
Unfortunately, he didn't come up with an answer.
"I ordered you to clean up the army and strictly observe military discipline for a period of three months! I will come to inspect in a few days. If the situation is still the same, you should take off your hats and get out of the capital, so that everyone in the world will know. What is it like!" At the end of the sentence, Wu Junyi's chest also rose and fell, and the remaining anger still persisted.
But after all, Wu Junyi pardoned both of them for their dereliction of duty.Both Xu Bin and Yao Zhijian kowtowed their heads to express their gratitude, and promised that they would rectify military discipline and train strictly, so that His Majesty would never see such a scene again.
Wu Junyi also understood Deng Xian's intentions: firstly, these two people are indeed capable, and after this beating, they will definitely do things with sincerity and dedication, which is much more reliable than choosing another person; It is true that the current situation in the army cannot be entirely blamed on these two days.
No matter how unwilling Wu Junyi is to admit it, he will never forget how his father reacted when he proposed to rectify the army.That is indeed... what Emperor Jianning would do.
After cleaning up the group of people, Wu Junyi ordered to return to the palace.Along the way, he could see that the guards following him acted much more solemnly, and Yao Zhijian didn't dare to be careless at all, and escorted him all the way back to the palace before resigning.
"Mr. Deng, please stay a little longer. I have another matter to inquire about." Because Deng Xian was a teacher, Wu Junyi has always treated him with great respect.
Wu Junyi did not return to Qianqing Palace, but took Deng Xian directly to Wenhua Palace.On the way back, he just had a thought:
"I want to set up martial arts." Today's hereditary generals are useless. The most important thing is that there is a lack of generals who can lead troops to fight like Deng Xian.He had to find another way to recruit a group of available people.
And martial arts is an opportunity.
There is indeed a precedent for the selection of martial arts in the previous dynasty, but the Taizu of Daqi rose up as a general guarding one side and seized the world, so he was particularly vigilant against generals seizing power and proclaiming emperor. The tradition of civil and military control.
"Your Majesty, who is willing to join the army if it's not hereditary from military households, or if you don't have enough to eat? Even if you set up a military exercise, those who are attracted will be hungry and powerless. It's just a formality. Smile more." Deng Xian's attitude was far more cautious than his.
Wu Junyi stood up in frustration and walked out of the hall.If Deng Xian is on the opposing side,
"I support the establishment of martial arts, but we just have to wait until customs change and more people value martial arts and are willing to give up fame and come to participate in martial arts." Deng Xian seemed to see his disappointment, and added an explanation.
Just as Wu Junyi wanted to say that the Wu Jinshi elected by the martial arts examination also had fame, he understood Deng Xian's meaning: Anyone with ambition, who doesn't want to study and become an official, and strive for a clean background?There are so many people in Taixue for one year, and there are many poor scholars among them. How many of them are willing to join the army?
Taixue?Wu Junyi's heart moved, he turned around suddenly, and asked impatiently: "Mr. Deng, is there martial arts in Beijing?"
Deng Xian was also taken aback, and after a while, he smiled and said, "Your Majesty, this is a good idea."
On October 28th of the first year of Ming Xuan, Emperor Xuan ordered that martial arts should be re-learned in Beijing. All children who have reached the age of ten in Beijing, have healthy limbs, and are free of disease and disaster can be sent to martial arts for free, and learn riding and archery with instructors. Build up your body, and fill into Jingwei after becoming a small child.All expenses shall be borne by the imperial court.
The controversy caused by this decree was smaller than Wu Junyi imagined.He originally thought that for such a matter of paying money, the court would have to make a lot of noise and jump.
The reason is that this year's taxes were not only collected on time, but also a bit higher than in previous years.Without the trouble of disaster relief, the officials of the household department can talk a lot.
What's more, there are not so many who send their children to martial arts.The decree clearly stated that there is not much difference between entering the capital and joining the army directly, but the age has been relaxed a lot, and it is not really desperate, and they do not want their children to take this step.Most of the courtiers also felt that it would not be a great deal, but it should be built as a place to relieve the people.
In addition, Wu Junyi personally went to the martial arts field to test the school's Jingwei, and found that the news of the relaxation of military discipline spread like wildfire.Everyone knows what the purpose of setting up martial arts is, so there is no need to make trouble deliberately.
Although there were still some speech officials who clamored to corrupt the customs and were indecent, they were not painful or itchy. After complaining, they were suppressed by Wu Junyi.
Wu Junyi specially instructed Chen Hongpeng to take over the matter.Chen Hongpeng's meritorious service at the palace banquet is well known to everyone, this is His Majesty's desire to train him.So there were not a few blind people who jumped out and said something.After the completion of martial arts, Wu Junyi also specially sent Deng Xian to inspect to ensure that there would be no more cheating.
In addition to Chen Hongpeng, Wu Junyi took advantage of the situation to arrange the whereabouts of the other Jinshi: Yang Feng was the second place in the list, and he was well-read in poetry and books, so he should be admitted to the Imperial Academy.Chen Hongpeng went to take charge of martial arts first, and then went to work in the Ministry of War after he had enough experience.Guo Yi's ranking is not high, but he has a good appearance and good etiquette. He is also married to a princess and has a prominent background. He can go to Honglu Temple and enter the Ministry of Rites after Guo Xu retires or is transferred.This person has a clear mind but few words, he can go to Dali Temple; that person has a radical temperament and can speak eloquently, he can go to Yushitai...
Wu Junyi had discussed with these Jinshi in the Hall of Martial Ying for many days, and he had a deep understanding of their characters and abilities. He chose the appropriate positions respectively, and arranged them clearly and effortlessly. .
Shen Yu was the number one scholar, so he was also admitted to the Hanlin Academy as usual—but Wu Junyi felt that it was a waste of Shen Yu's talent to be raised in the idle yamen Hanlin Academy.
From Wu Junyi's point of view, Shen Yuquan was selected as a housekeeper and school secretary, and also entered the palace with other cabinet ministers to discuss matters. He even used his own power to refute the prime minister at the palace banquet, avoiding the marriage and making great contributions. This ability With the resume, it is enough to go to the six parts.
But just because he thinks that way doesn't mean that others think the same way.What's more, Shen Yu's open opposition to Jia Shengde at the palace banquet has become a thorn in the side of the peace-seeking faction. Wu Junyi doesn't want Shen Yu to be too prominent, or assigned to Jia Shengde's subordinates to be tortured.
The most important thing is... He actually doesn't know where Shen Yu wants to go.
Shen Yu didn't take the joke that day seriously, and only wanted to study in Wenyuan Pavilion. This is a trivial matter, and Wu Junyi didn't intend to really let Shen Yu stay in Wenyuan Pavilion.
After thinking about it for a long time, Wu Junyi called out to Li Qi: "Go and invite Master Shen. Oh, it's time, let's stay in the palace and have dinner together."
Li Qi bowed his head and replied: "Yes." But he thought in his heart: Look, it really came again.