Xu Jingchang's words made all the nine ministers on the opposite side stare blankly. On the noble side, Zhu Neng, the Duke of Cheng, and Xu Huizu, the Duke of Wei, all looked at him stupidly.
Can this still be done?
The great thing about Xu Jingchang is that he can always come up with seemingly ground-breaking arguments that are inexplicably logical.
Just like eliminating some health centers, this is almost everyone's consensus.
It's impossible not to abolish it.
The land has been usurped by the guard chief and cannot be taken back.
And even if you risk your life and take it back, it will be impossible to recruit military households.
In order to reduce the pressure on border defense, Zhu Yuanzhang levied twice the land tax from military households. Civilian households paid one dou of grain and military households paid two dou of grain.
The taxes are heavy and you have to go to war. Who in the right mind would want to be a military householder?
Unless there were large-scale captives like those in the early days of the Kingdom, as well as Semu people and Mongols, it would be logical to organize them into military households and place them in guard posts.
"Xu Pingzhang, this matter is beyond comprehension! The imperial court doesn't have so much money, it's impossible!" Jian Yi decisively refused.
The discussion at Wuying Palace was over, and everyone had their own concerns.
Yao Guangxiao nodded repeatedly and couldn't help but bow deeply to Zhu Di, "Your Majesty, if you say this, Pingzhangyuan supports this proposal!"
This couldn't be more reasonable.
Yao Guangxiao narrowed his triangular eyes and said calmly: "You are talking about martial arts, right?"
Zhu Di thought for a while and nodded: "I hope you can unite sincerely and come up with a strategy as soon as possible. I urgently need to see the results."
Xu Jingchang said: "So that's it. It seems that this piece of yours is not very good. I will tell the King of Han later and ask him to send a hundred and eighty horses. If you want the best ones, come and pick them out."
What should we do if the people are unwilling to join the army?
Then improve the treatment of warriors, similar to that of scholars.
Although this mess is embarrassing for the civil servants, it will only be more embarrassing if Xu Jingchang is allowed to do whatever he wants and cannot participate in it.
"Ouch! You are so stubborn! We both have our own opinions. You can call me whatever you like."
Expand the source of troops so that all knowledgeable people in the world can serve the emperor, all provinces can reduce the pressure of war and share the fruits of opening up new territories.
The more Zhu Di thought about it, the more it made sense.
He previously proposed the North-South List, which makes this statement easier to accept.
There is no doubt that a larger-scale reform is coming, but it is hard to say what will happen next.
Miss Huang didn't ask any questions and just started making lotus leaf noodles.
Seeing that the civil servants were about to score points, Xu Jingchang stood out. He brought up the issue of the source of the army, which was related to the country, and also used the North-South Ranking as an example. Zhu Di accepted it almost immediately.
Yao Guangxiao nodded, but Xu Jingchang suddenly said: "Your Majesty, I think this kind of thing requires the involvement of the Minister of Household Affairs and the shrewdness of the Minister of the Ministry of Revenue to settle the account clearly."
Zhu Di couldn't help but nodded, "I also think it's a good idea... But how to operate it specifically requires you to work hard... Master Yao, you, Duke Ding and Duke Wei, work together to formulate this strategy."
Now, if you want to arrest people all over the world, just wait for the world to be in chaos!
If you can't do it, you can't do it.
Xu Jingchang said: "Why am I talking nonsense? Look, the guards were abolished, the land was returned to the imperial court, the households were organized into civilian households, and the military households were converted into civilian households. How many more fields were added to the imperial court, and how many civilian households were added... I'm sure
There will be a number of them, but we can't cut the guard station and then the land of the guard station disappears, right? This doesn't make sense. How much revenue can the Ministry of Household increase, and Xia Shangshu doesn't have an account? The imperial court will take out the increased income,
According to the population of each province, allocate the number of soldiers, then establish martial arts schools, determine the number of conscripts, and select the best to enter the martial arts schools... Isn't this a very simple matter? "
Xu Huizu saw it much more deeply than Zhu Neng.
Xu Jingchang caught up with Xia Yuanji and said with a smile: "Lao Xia, don't glare at me. In fact, I will never forget you if good things happen. Otherwise, why didn't I call you Jian Yi?"
Miss Huang held the tray, turned around and walked over, smiling lightly and said: "Thank you very much, Duke Dingguo for the compliment. What are you going to eat?"
He actually wore matching shirts.
Xu Jingchang also smiled and said: "Xia Shangshu, I specially ordered lotus leaf noodles today. You and Miss Xia must try it."
The source of the army cannot become narrower and narrower, but must become broader. This is the foundation of the Ming Dynasty.
It's just that Zhu Neng may not understand this long-term matter.
Xia Yuanji perked up and said, "Really, I'm not going to lie to you, my niece is as beautiful as a flower. She is good-looking and well-educated. She is worth it to you."
Xu Jingchang rolled his eyelids but didn't say anything... He was going to marry someone anyway, so who would he marry?
Therefore, Xia Yuanji and others wanted to take the opportunity to weaken military households and abolish guard posts... Zhu Di could not stop or oppose such a thing.
When she finished it and sent it over, she found that Xu Jingchang already had two more customers.
"Let's eat lotus leaf noodles. You look quite appetizing in this dress."
Xu Jingchang said, "I don't know if it counts... Anyway, you will know after a while."
Xu Jingchang laughed and said: "Jian Tianguan, are you admitting that it costs a lot to raise those talented people?"
But not everyone can be a soldier, what should we do?
The answer given by Xu Jingchang is martial arts.
Xu Jingchang couldn't help but laugh and said: "See, the peacock is excited."
When the old monk spoke, this was not Xu Jingchang's opinion alone, but the opinion of Pingzhangyuan, which greatly increased its weight.
He wandered home and happened to find the girl from the Huang family wearing lotus leaf-colored clothes and feeding the peacocks.
So he has no reason to object.
He discovered that this matter was not that simple... allocating the number of soldiers and horses to each province, and establishing martial arts schools to attract talents. If this continued, the ones who would suffer the most would actually be the hereditary generals.
Xu Huizu jumped out and had the courage to do his job. He just wanted to gain favor with Zhu Di. He didn't ask for much credit, he just asked not to hold back the next generation of the Xu family.
Needless to say, Xu Jingchang, Xu Qin was also admitted to the top three universities, and was destined to take an unimagined path.
Of course this thing is not difficult, but the problem is that if you do it this way, won't military officers be on an equal footing with civil servants?
Kong Shengren was pulled down, and now it is the turn of all the scholar-bureaucrats. If they take a step back, they will make further progress, making it difficult to deal with it... The big guy has seen through Xu Jingchang's tricks, but there is no way to deal with it.
But Zhu Di was overjoyed... Strictly speaking, this plan was only good for him.
He also brought a girl over, who looked similar to himself... Coincidentally, she was also wearing ruffle-colored clothes, but this one was obviously more exquisite. Not only was the material good, but the collar and cuffs were also embroidered.
The colorful butterflies flying in the air and the willows in the spring breeze are much more luxurious than my own body.
Xu Jingchang nodded, "Yes, setting up a martial arts school not only teaches warriors how to fight, but also teaches them to be loyal to the emperor, serve the country, and have the world in mind. After such rigorous training, it can prevent soldiers from returning to the generals and prevent feudal feudal regimes. It is really beneficial to the country and the people.
way."
Xu Jingchang rolled his eyes, "In that case, wouldn't I be your niece-in-law? Isn't that worthwhile?"
This statement is so endearing.
Zhu Di pondered for a while and suddenly said: "I remember that during the Han and Tang Dynasties, when generals and prime ministers were appointed, even civil servants had to know their troops? Isn't that right?"
Xia Yuanji snorted: "You are such a bully! It's obvious that you should go! Okay, I'll give in and I'll go! Then I will remind you that if you can't find fault, you must agree, otherwise I will follow you
It’s not over!”
Miss Huang had long known that he was a bit out of tune, so she didn't care. She just smiled and said: "This color was woven by Hanwang Workshop. It sold well in Yingtian this year. My father bought one for me and my sister. I just made it."
clothing."
Jian Yi rolled his eyes in anger, "These are two different things, don't talk nonsense!"
Xia Yuanji chuckled, "Ding Guo Gong, I won't talk about official matters anymore. If you really want to join forces with me, wouldn't it be better if you agree to marry my niece and we become in-laws?"
As Xu Jingchang spoke, he also glanced at Miss Xia, and then at Miss Huang... His eyes turned between the two people, and he suddenly felt an inexplicable feeling.
Xia Yuanji was stunned, but did not refuse.
A brightly colored male peacock suddenly chirped and then opened its tail at Miss Huang.
Moreover, Xia Yuanji has always aspired to become a civil servant leader, so he cannot be absent.
One is a middle-aged civil servant, whose demeanor is no less than that of his father Huang Guan.
Xu Jingchang immediately smiled and said: "Master Yao is really sharp, and he hit the nail on the head...but I think this method is better than that of the Han and Tang Dynasties."
Xu Jingchang was stunned and seemed to be lost in thought.
Miss Huang smiled and said: "Ding Guogong is so generous, is there something good going on?"
Yao Guangxiao, who had been keeping his eyes closed at this time, slowly said, "What your Majesty said is true... There was no imperial examination in the Han Dynasty. In the Tang Dynasty, although there was an imperial examination, it was not the most important way to become an official. A large number of scholars were on horseback.
To run the army, to dismount and govern the people. The recruitment of soldiers in the Han Dynasty was based on the Qin system and was selected from among the best men in the world...The sources of soldiers in the Tang Dynasty came from the soldiers all over the world. Just now Duke Ding said that everyone in the world should be able to become generals.
It is limited to military households. The veteran believes that this statement is quite reasonable. The precedent of the strong Han Dynasty and the prosperous Tang Dynasty is the advantage of doing so."
On the warrior side, there were only two princes present. Duke Cheng Zhu Neng had a simpler mind. He originally thought that he would lose a lot of guard posts. Now he somehow got back the lost profits, increased his martial arts, and gave preferential treatment to martial arts scholars.
The scholar and warrior not only did not lose, but also made money. Naturally, he was ecstatic and shouted that Duke Ding was wise.
Xu Huizu knew it in his heart and would not say it out loud. Moreover, the Xu family did not care about such things.
Xu Jingchang was stunned again, and then said: "Lao Xia, otherwise, can you bring your niece to my house so that we can meet and chat?"
Miss Huang didn't dare to say anything, she just asked: "Mr. Dingguo, it's time to eat."
Why is it that Miss Xia looks gorgeous, but she is only superficial?
Miss Huang's indifference exudes a sense of atmosphere. At first glance, what she remembers must be this person, not how much the clothes on her body are worth.
This is just like Sister Lin, she doesn't need to pile up countless famous brands at all. She is naturally beautiful and naturally dignified.
