Cheng Dejun's behavior of stealing chicken and losing rice made Liu Rengong extremely shameful. Therefore, he did not bother to hear about Cheng Dejun. He just said: "Tell Wang Rong that this will not be the case next time. If he makes a mistake again, someone will not be killed."
You're so polite! I agreed to Li Yan's appointment as the governor of Shenzhou, and the military envoy of Shenzhou was given to Shouguang as his minister. That is his hometown, and he will be more considerate."
Liu Zhiwen nodded in agreement and asked again: "Commander, the border is in a hurry now. If we don't mobilize the Yier Army to go north, we will have to swarm the Yameni Army. Two thousand Yameni Army have rushed to Zhenyuan, and there are still three thousand in Youzhou City.
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Liu Rengong shook his head again: "If we don't transfer the Yameni Army, if we transfer it again, Youzhou will be empty."
Liu Zhiwen's proposals today were repeatedly rejected by the Marshal. He was a little confused about what the Marshal was thinking, so he simply asked without guessing: "What does the Marshal mean?"
Liu Rengong said: "Imitate the rules of Pingzhou in the border states!"
Liu Zhiwen was shocked: "Commander!"
Liu Rengong sighed: "Qiancheng, X is not a military governor... it's not easy to be a military governor! Back then, Li Kuangchou was unkind and unjust, so the brothers raised X to the high position of Jiedu Envoy. X was full of confidence at that time and wanted to carry forward the Lu Long Army and let the army flourish."
The future of the brothers can all go further... But now it seems that it is easier to think than to do! During the Southern Expedition, tens of thousands of athletes were stained with blood on the journey. Every time I think about it, my heart is like a knife, and I really can't sleep or eat well.
I also know that this army reorganization strategy planned by you and Shouguang is to prevent me from being pushed down from this position by my brothers after the disastrous defeat of the Southern Expedition, and to continue to allow me to continue to be the military commander with peace of mind.
During these days, I have been thinking, with this approach, wouldn’t I become the Li Kuangchou of the past? What would those old brothers think of me? They entrusted their nephews to the care of me, and they have retired to idleness in recent years.
, just to tell a certain person that they have no intention of a certain person's power, but now that a certain person is doing this, it really chills the old brothers. At present, Youzhou is in danger, with Xuanwu in the south, Hedong in the west, and the Khitan people in the north are starting to make trouble again. Let's go again
If we continue like this, I am afraid that the hearts of our brothers will be scattered, and the time when Youzhou will fall apart is not far away! By then, I will be the sinner of the Lu Long Army for hundreds of years."
Liu Zhiwen was dejected. He knew that the pressure Jiedu Mansion was under before and after the army reorganization had already made the Jieduzhang somewhat overwhelmed. Since the news of the army reorganization came out, the original military leaders of the Lu Long Army came to Liu Rengong one after another.
Some asked softly, some made sarcasm, some sat silently during the festival, and some simply cursed. Even in Liu Zhiwen's house, when he opened the door early in the morning, he would often see a chicken with its head cut off.
ducks and other things, and blood was spread all over the steps.
These people who came were all the old military leaders who strongly supported Liu Rengong in ascending to the position of Jiedushi when he opposed Li Kuangchou. Although they had resigned from their positions as military leaders, their sons and nephews were still serving in the army. This is
There is Wang Jingrou who served as governor and military envoy of Yingzhou, Pingzhou, Ruzhou, etc., there is the former governor of Pingzhou, Li Juncao, the prince's young master, there is the former military envoy of Jiedufu, Zhao Jue, the censor, and the former military envoy of Lutai
Zhao Yuande... As Liu Zhiwen, who has slowly risen from the lowest level of staff in the Lulong Jiedu Mansion, these names are all too familiar to him. The influence of these old military leaders in the Lulong Army is really not
Liu Rengong alone can compete.
In addition to the above-mentioned veterans, there are also some widows who simply show up and cry in front of Jiedu Mansion all day long, which makes Liu Zhiwen very upset. The most famous one among them is the Gao Liu family, who was You Yan back then.
The widow of the first general, "White Horse and Silver Spear" Gao Siji, had a wide circle of friends among wealthy families in Youzhou. Her two sons were also sent to Guizhou in disguise during this army reorganization.
Dufu Yamen loudly abused Liu Rengong many times, and even went straight to the festival hall to ask Liu Rengong if he had forgotten who was the first to lead troops to support Liu Rengong as the commander-in-chief. She also asked Liu Rengong if this world is really true.
Is it true that no one cares about orphans and widows?
Liu Rengong really didn't have much to do with this woman with a very profound background and qualifications. Even for serious crimes such as trespassing in the hall, he could only pinch his nose and admit that he was unlucky and did not dare to pursue it. Instead, he and a group of generals and staff were put on the spot.
After escaping, this woman occupied the festival hall for a day and a night. Liu Zhiwen fled right behind Liu Rengong, and the woman took off her embroidered shoes and hit her on the back.
Thinking about these things, Liu Zhiwen's scalp felt numb again.
I heard Liu Rengong say again: "Qiancheng, the army reorganization has been carried out so far, and the Yanei Army and the Yi'er Army have regained a firm foothold. Let's just be more generous and let all the ministries breathe a sigh of relief. I thought about it carefully,
Even if the various ministries re-establish their battalions, we are actually not afraid, and as long as someone does not go too far and does not break the old rules of our Lulong Army, I believe they will not be disrespectful to someone."
Liu Rengong spoke from the bottom of his heart, but Liu Zhiwen remained silent. As a senior official who has served Fangzhen for many years, he deeply knows the shortcomings of the three towns in Hebei. Since the Tianbao Incident, the three towns in Hebei have gradually taken shape. The reason why they can fight against
The imperial court has not declined for more than a hundred years and has become a de facto independent kingdom within the territory of the Tang Dynasty. This is because of the inheritance and centuries-old practices of the general family. The generals are familiar with martial arts, good at using troops, and each has a number of subordinates.
Soldiers who dared to fight and served their duties became the mainstay of the military town's survival during the long war, and also became truly proud soldiers and generals.
These families of generals and generals who actually hold military power have formed intricate relationships and entanglements during their more than a hundred years of military service. It can be said that neither Wei Bo nor Cheng De nor Lu Long are Jiedu.
The nominal commander-in-chief really has the final say. While enjoying the huge benefits brought by the independence of military towns, the families of military generals have also deeply inserted their hands into the power system at all levels. At the same time, when their interests are threatened by external threats
When the time came, they gathered together and resisted with force under the command of Jiedushi.
Once a Jiedu envoy destroys this inheritance and practice and damages the interests of generals, he will be abandoned by military leaders at all levels without hesitation, and may even be killed. There are countless such examples.
Taking Lulong Town as an example, the Jiedu envoys were as diligent as revolving lanterns, but the ones who remained unchanged were the military generals and their families.
In the third year of Emperor Daizong's reign, Li Huaixian, the governor of Jiedu, appointed his subordinates without authorization because of his monopoly of power, and secretly collected military and land taxes. Zhu Xicai, the military envoy, entangled Zhu Xian, and was killed by Zhu Tao's brothers. Zhu Xicai remained as a queen, and was later canonized by the imperial court.
Jiedushi.
In the seventh year of Emperor Daizong's reign, Zhu Xicai, the governor of Jiedu, was harsh in administration and cruel to his soldiers. He had just been in the position for four years when he was killed by his generals. The generals elected Zhu Xian as Jiedu's successor. The imperial court pinched its nose and recognized him, and named him the military envoy.
In the first year of Mu Zong's reign, Zhang Hongjing, the Jiedushi envoy, appointed a private person and trusted his staff Wei Yong. Wei Yong punished the sergeants due to personal grudges, which caused an uproar in the army. The generals executed Wei Yong, drove away Zhang Hongjing, and supported Zhu Kerong. For the governor.
In the fifth year of Taihe reign of Emperor Wenzong, Li Zaiyi, the governor of Jiedu, was expelled by his generals...
In the eighth year of Emperor Wenzong’s reign, Yang Zhicheng, the governor of Jiedu, was expelled by his generals...
In the second year of Emperor Qianfu of Emperor Xizong, Zhang Gongsu, the Jiedushi envoy, was expelled by his generals...
In the first year of Emperor Zhaozong's Qianning reign, Jiedushi Li Kuangchou was rebelled against by his subordinates and attracted the Hedong Army. Li Kuangchou was defeated and killed, and the person who was the main planner was today's Jiedushi Liu Rengong.
The above are just some examples that came to Liu Zhiwen's mind instantly, and there are many more examples that he has not had time to think about. Because of such conventions and inheritance, the three towns in Hebei have established a solid military rule system, but also because of this system, After the rise of new vassal towns such as Hedong and Xuanwu, the three towns in Hebei began to gradually decline. How could the scattered military power and the inefficiency of fighting independently compete with the high efficiency of those who concentrated power in one person? Under the glory of Li Keyong and Zhu Quanzhong, Three towns in Hebei Province are in darkness.
Liu Zhiwen was a man with great ambitions. He wanted to change this situation and wanted the Lulong Army to rise again and become a powerful vassal town that could compete for the Central Plains. He even secretly thought about the possibility of the Lulong Army coming to the top. With the support of Liu Shouguang in the Yamen, Liu Zhiwen drew up a plan for reorganizing the army. In addition to the issue of financial revenue and expenditure, the key to the plan for reorganizing the army was to point to military power. He wanted to establish a military system in which the Jiedushi really had the final say. He wanted to let the Jiedushi government The orders issued were obeyed by everyone in the town. He wanted the entire military town to be united and unite all its forces to become one of the most powerful towns in the world!
But Liu Zhiwen realized the helplessness in what the commander just said. Now that the Lu Long Army was surrounded by enemies on three sides, the situation was critical. If he continued to carry out the army reorganization to the end, he would probably face a situation of disintegration. After thinking hard for a long time again, he had to painfully admit that the situation was very dangerous. Handsome is right...
I just heard Liu Rengong say: "As long as the states still have enough strength after paying the levies collected by the Jiedu Prefecture, they can raise their own food and pay to recruit new troops. The new army will range from three to five battalions. Officers at all levels below the capital will be recruited from the state soldiers." When appointed by the Ma Shi Yamen and the Governor's Office, officers above the command level can nominate proposals and submit them to the Jiedu Office for approval. In addition, the corresponding rankings of officers at all levels follow this example. Those below benevolent and brave are determined by each army, and those above those who are responsible for resisting insults. Reports to the Jiedu Prefecture will be approved unless there is any special reason. All states must be strictly disciplined to prepare for border troubles. That’s what I mean, Qiancheng, go ahead and draft the document."
Liu Zhiwen nodded silently, stood up and left. He knew that Lu Longjun's army reorganization plan had been suspended.
Suddenly Liu Rengong said again: "By the way, Shouguang hasn't left Youzhou yet after reorganizing the army?"
Liu Zhiwen was stunned and turned around quickly, but he didn't know what to say for a moment. Liu Shouguang often visited his house these days. In addition to strongly supporting him in reorganizing the army, he also raised many objections to some of its contents. Suggestions for adoption. Through this period of contact, Liu Shouguang's vigor and vitality left a deep impression on him. The two had many similarities in their views on the long-standing shortcomings in the Lu Long Army and their ideas on improving the system. Therefore, he still admires this handsome Erlang.
It's just that this yamen is a little too indulged in luxury. In the past few years, he has been nicknamed a "loose boy" in Youzhou City. He is far less diligent and frugal than his elder brother Liu Shouwen. He has been in Youzhou City since the army was reorganized.
He lingered in various brothels and indulged himself all day long. Liu Zhiwen also persuaded him to return to Hejian as soon as possible. This young man always promised well, but he was still hungover in the brothel at night, which made Liu Zhiwen very helpless. But after all,
It was a private matter in the Marshal's family, and he really didn't know how to reply to Liu Rengong.
Liu Rengong said angrily: "You don't have to hide it for him. Go tell that bastard to go back to Hejian early tomorrow morning. I don't want to see him in Youzhou! How can the general be in charge of the army if he has not been in the army for a long time?"
?How to convince the brothers? How to command when there is a war? Just tell him that if he doesn't go back, he will no longer be the commander of Lao Shizi, I will make him the commander of Golan!"