Zhu Houzhao thought carefully and his eyes were already shining.

Although Lao Fang occasionally protects his disciples, sometimes... his mouth is a bit cheap, so he has to argue with him.

But Zhu Houzhao knew that this guy always had his benefits at critical moments.

Love soldiers like sons... Isn't this just pushing this credit to him in the end?

And it is reasonable and well-founded, even Zhu Houzhao feels very convinced.

Zhu Houzhao is not like the emperor, he is hesitant and always knows how to be reserved.

He was very happy to be acclaimed. When he heard this, he felt happy and nodded immediately: "Old Fang is right. After listening to your incisive interpretation, I realized that this is the case. As expected, everything has a cause. Yes, I just love soldiers as my son. Keep talking and keep talking."

Fang Jifan said, "In addition, it was during the night class in this army that organized the soldiers and read books at night. Wang Bo'an has always been responsible for this matter. Wang Bo'an did a good job. Although he would not make the soldiers become scholars in this year, at least... he could barely know how many people could read and write today? If this was placed in the countryside, a small village, he might be able to read and write, in the eyes of ordinary people, he would be a scholar. If he could read, he could understand the truth, know right from wrong, and what he said could convince ordinary people. If he could write, he could compile books, and he could have a new way of making a living, which could be different from ordinary people. This... but he could not buy much money."

Zhu Houzhao thought something and then looked at Wang Shouren, unable to help but sigh: "The Wang Qing family has indeed worked hard and made great contributions."

"In addition, these soldiers come from all over the world. In the past, they were only in a palm-sized world. Many people never even left their village thirty miles away in their entire lives. Why did Your Majesty have knowledge? This is because in addition to being studious, he is also knowledgeable and has countless wise men, such as Wang Bo'an, Ouyang Zhi, Xu Jing, and Tang Yin. Of course, there are also people like me who can report to Your Majesty at any time. Your Majesty only knows, Oh, what is this matter, what is the vast ocean like? In fact... the soldiers are the same. They have no knowledge in the past, and they have been in the army to communicate with the robes from various prefectures and counties. So an inexperienced person has learned from different people, and gradually accumulated a lot of knowledge, and became knowledgeable."

After pausing, Fang Jifan continued, "Your Majesty, don't underestimate such things, it's like a merchant. Compared with farmers, merchants have little knowledge. Is it really because farmers are born not as good as merchants? Look... it's not like this, but because merchants need to travel around the world and negotiate with all kinds of people. In addition to being closed in a very small place, farmers work from sunrise to sunset, and the people around them are the same as him. Naturally, there is a distinction between the two."

"When people have knowledge, they will inevitably think and think. Of course... the old soldiers returned to their hometown because they had many robes in the army. These were all friendships that were life-long. After they returned to their hometown, they would inevitably help each other, and their connections were far beyond ordinary people."

"All these things are the reason why I am relieved and boldly disbanded the First Army, because... I believe that after entering the First Army, they have become completely renewed and are different from other farmers. They have arrived in the village. With their knowledge, their connections, their strong bodies, and their skills in reading and writing are enough to make them quickly surpass ordinary farmers."

Listening to Fang Jifan's analysis bit by bit, Zhu Houzhao nodded secretly.

Liu Jian and Li Dongyang couldn't help but nod.

Fang Jifan said with gala, "When Emperor Taizu Gao was there, he set up a garrison. On the surface, he used the garrison to raise soldiers, but in fact he transformed the military towns into garrisons, turning the military households into farmers, and turning the garrisons into farms. But now... I think that if you want to recruit troops and be loyal to the country, you must never repeat the mistakes of Emperor Taizu Gao. Of course, you must not attract soldiers and soldiers with more generous salary and rewards. A better way is to turn this new army into a school. No matter who you are, what kind of background, what kind of career you have held before, as long as they are determined to enter the army, then... the army can pity their bodies, teach them knowledge, and let them understand the truth. In addition to letting them serve the court, they also hope that when they retire from the army and return to their hometowns, they will become the best in all walks of life."

"Your Majesty... These prejudices against military households are certainly cold for three feet, but Your Majesty must also know that the people are the most affordable. You may have no effect when you preach a thousand and ten thousand ways to him. But once they see it, they know the benefits of joining the army, and let them see with their own eyes that the children who joined the army returned home with a radiant look, then even the stubborn thoughts will be eliminated."

School...

This was the first time Zhu Houzhao and Liu Jianren and others heard this theory.

And this theory was really shocking for them.

Wang Shouren suddenly understood something, and he looked at his mentor in horror...

He began to admire his mentor more and more. I have to say that the mentor's theory is really amazing.

If you want to recruit more good children and let everyone join the army actively, then... you must gain something in the army. If you need something in the army, you must let the soldiers eat and drink, practice day and night, and teach them the principles and knowledge with all their heart. These things complement each other. In this way... Didn’t these elite soldiers be trained?

Liu Jian was also looking admirable at this moment. He realized now that everyone's thinking was wrong before and he was stubborn. But Duke Qi changed his mind directly. Now he can kill two birds with one stone.

Zhu Houzhao said happily: "It's the extreme, it's the extreme, Lao Fang... This is a great contribution. Just by your words, it will be like a great victory. This time, Lao Fang is the first contribution. As for the second contribution, I will give it to Wang Bo'an, and I will rank third. I have already agreed to give it to Duke Qi, Master Liu, and Master Li, what do you say?"

Liu Jian also smiled at this time and said, "Your Majesty, the Duke of Qi is extremely smart and has solved a major problem for the court. This is nothing more than a Longzhong match given to Your Majesty by the Duke of Qi. Since Your Majesty is willing to give it to you, the old minister...attachment."

Li Dongyang also nodded: "I have also agreed."

A very practical issue, saving money, everything is easy to discuss.

Zhu Houzhao held his chin and said, "Since everyone agrees, let the Ministry of Rites discuss it. I have said that I will definitely give you a heavy reward and report the constitution to me earlier."

Things went very smoothly today, Zhu Houzhao was overjoyed, and all the problems were solved.

Sure enough, a few days later, the reports from various prefectures and counties confirmed Fang Jifan's words.

Almost every prefecture and county has exceeded the recruitment, and there is no sign of enlistment at all. Almost everyone is enthusiastic and rushing to the forefront. All the selected ones are happy, none are even crying and in pain.

The military preparations were rectified and several local military officials even found out that they had accepted benefits from others.

This is a brutal thing. In the past, I used to recruit new people, but I never thought that recruiting new people can even cause fraud.

The government and the country were dumbfounded.

Zhu Houzhao was overjoyed. After a few days, he summoned Fang Jifan to meet him.

When the two met, Zhu Houzhao blinked at Fang Jifan first and said, "Old Fang, the Ministry of Rites has issued several regulations, and they have rejected them. They said they would add a junior tutor and a junior teacher to you. Humph, what is this! These guys are generous to themselves, but they are very stingy to you. I have beaten them all back and don't give me a satisfactory result. I will never agree, haha..."

Fang Jifan said modestly: "Everything I have been given by Your Majesty, why do you need any reward? It's just a small contribution, it's nothing."

As he said that, he waved his hand.

Zhu Houzhao's face turned upright and said sternly: "What are you saying? This is a great credit. Don't be humble."

In fact... Zhu Houzhao wished everyone in the world knew how difficult it was to recruit soldiers. After all, the more people knew, the more people knew that the current emperor also made great contributions in this.

If the emperor loved soldiers like his sons, how could Fang Jifan sprinkle beans and become soldiers?

Therefore, although Fang Jifan was humble, Zhu Houzhao did not allow him to be humble and said unquestionably: "In the past few days, I will summon all officials to Chongwen Hall to discuss the matter of the general camp as a school. Not only should I discuss it, but I also have to report it in the residence and let the prefectures in the world pass on the copy. Lao Fang, Lao Fang, you have helped me a lot. I look at it. No one is more loyal and talented than you. I have thought about it... Maybe... I will give you the Duke of Zhenguo."

Duke Zhenguo...

Fang Jifan immediately said a word in his heart!

Can he not be surprised? This is a title that the emperor has used.

This is just like Emperor Taizong of Tang who was once General Tiance before ascending the throne. Since then, who dared to accept General Tiance’s reward? Isn’t this seeking death?

Fang Jifan felt that this Duke of the State was no different from the establishment of an emperor.

He waved his hand again: "Your Majesty, be sure, be sure, what kind of virtue is me? What kind of credit is this..."

Zhu Houzhao was happy and said, "I knew you would definitely be like this. What are you afraid of? Now our brothers have the final say in this world. The sky is high and the emperor is far away. Who dares to say anything? I will kill him first. I am the emperor myself, but this town government has been idle. After thinking about it, only you can control it."

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Chapter completed!