Lu Xiufu thought for a while and said: "Your Majesty, I understand. This is like a war. I am only the planner and commander, not the one who personally goes to the battlefield to kill the enemy."
"Well, that's okay to understand. In short, please remember that you are people who work hard, not laborers. Once you get involved in complicated and specific matters, there will be no extra time to think."
"Yes. I will be taught by you."
At this time, Xiao Qi came in and reported: "Your Majesty, the veteran general Shi Yanzhi and the three major generals Ouyang Jianqing, Xia Song and Lu Xin are asking for an audience outside the palace gate."
"Shi Yanzhi." Lu Xiufu said without thinking. "Isn't he the nephew of the traitor Shi Miyuan?"
I looked at Lu Xiufu with a surprised look on his face and said, "That's exactly the man. Could it be that Junshi believes that a traitor must also become an adulterer?"
Lu Xiufu felt that he had lost his composure and said hurriedly: "Your Majesty, this is not what I meant."
I laughed: "Jun Shi, I'm joking with you. I have carefully read the experience information of Shi Songzhi and Shi Yanzhi. I also talked with Shi Yanzhi in detail. I think he and Shi Miyuan are not the same people. ."
"Yes. Your Majesty has learned clearly. Since Your Majesty has something to do, I will take my leave first."
"It doesn't matter. My two dear friends, I plan to build the Royal Military University. These are the organizers of the university. I summoned them today just for this matter. You are not outsiders. Let's participate together."
"Yes, Your Majesty."
"Xiao Qi. Xuan."
There are many records about Shi Songzhi in history, but there are relatively few records about his younger brother Shi Yanzhi. Shi Songzhi was a typical powerful minister. During his tenure as prime minister, he paid attention to utilitarianism and did a lot to benefit the country and the people. However, because he was arbitrary, domineering and very unpopular, he was collectively opposed by the ministers in the court. Shi Songzhi's youngest brother was Shi Yanzhi. This Shi Yanzhi was a Jinshi in the tenth year of Jiading (1217). Later, he became a bachelor of Zizhengdian and a doctor of Yinqing Guanglu. Now he lives in his hometown of Yin County. Shi Yanzhi's personality is exactly the opposite of that of his brother. He is low-key and not public, but he is very good at strategy. Shi Songzhi's military achievements Most of the achievements were due to Shi Yanzhi's planning. These include Yu Jie's mountain city defense plan in Sichuan and Meng Gong's construction of Xiangfan.
Shi Yanzhi made good friends with Zhao Fan, Zhao Kui brothers, Cao Shixiong and others. Later, when he saw that Jia Sidao was becoming more and more powerful, he gradually faded out of the court affairs. He lived in seclusion in Zan Village, Xuanzhou, Huainan West Road for three years. All he learned was passed on to Zan Wanshou. This is the reason why Zan Wanshou is both civilized and martial.
After planning to open the Royal Lin'an Military University, I have been looking for a candidate for the president. Just like He Ji became the president of Lin'an University, the president of the Military University also needs a person with high moral character and respect. With Zhao Kui's recommendation, I read through the obvious According to the relevant information in Wen Ge, Shi Yanzhi was finally selected as the president of the university.
"Veteran Shi Yanzhi meets with the Emperor. Long live the Emperor. Long live the Emperor."
"Shi Aiqing. Free of ceremony."
"Thank you, Your Majesty."
"I see you, Your Majesty." Ouyang Jianqing and others also saluted one by one.
"My dear friends, please sit down."
"Thank you, Your Majesty."
"Everyone, I summoned you today to discuss the preparations for the Military University. I plan to recruit students at the same time as Lin'an University in November. Classes will officially start in late January next year. My four dear friends, have you visited the school site?"
Shi Yanzhi said: "Your Majesty, you have already visited. The Yuanshi Document School at the northern foot of Fenghuang Mountain is basically vacant. However, the area is wide and the buildings are basically intact. With only a little repair and expansion, it can accommodate hundreds of people or even more." Thousands of people, ministers and others are very satisfied with this."
"Okay. Then we will locate the Military University at the former site of Fuwen Yuan. I will notify the Ministry of Industry to start construction immediately."
"Yes, Your Majesty." Shi Yanzhi continued. "Your Majesty, none of my ministers have experience in running a school. Please give your Majesty the details."
I smiled and said, "Shi Aiqing, I have no experience with military universities. So I asked everyone to come together to discuss it this time. It just so happened that the two Ai Qings, Lu Xiufu from the Military Affairs Council and Zhao Shunsun from the Government Affairs Council, were here. With everyone working together, we were able to figure it out. Bar."
Lu Xiufu said: "Your Majesty, you must have a case in your mind."
"Gods and men may not know everything. There is strength in numbers. Let's talk about it together."
Lu Xiufu said: "Your Majesty, there is a precedent for the establishment of Lin'an University. I suggest that we can imitate the method used when Lin'an University was founded."
"Yeah, it's good. We can learn from it. We just need to adjust the students' courses." I praised. "We will do it step by step. The first is to choose the school site. This has been determined. The second is to select candidates. This is also It is basically confirmed that Shi Aiqing and three junior generals are in charge. The third is the subjects offered by the school. Shi Aiqing, you are a senior in the military. In your opinion, what knowledge does a qualified general need to master?"
"Your Majesty, I believe that three points are needed. The first is momentum. As a general in the army, you must have the momentum and confidence to win the battle. Although the individual combat capabilities of our soldiers are inferior to those of Mongolia, they are not invincible as a whole. However, Over the years, the blind defense has led to a lack of confidence among the soldiers. Therefore, the veteran believes that the first thing to do is to re-establish the confidence of our army. The second is skills. As a general, when there are millions of troops, the skills of taking the rank of general are the first thing to do. The two armies are fighting. .If you can defeat the opponent's general, you can often get an advantage. You can also turn the tide when you are at a disadvantage. The third is strategy. Stratagem. The ancients said that when generals attack, they will defeat the many with the few. The weak will defeat the strong. They are all. Use strategy to win. This is particularly important."
"Well said. Do you have any other opinions?"
Lu Xiufu hesitated for a moment and said with some embarrassment: "Your Majesty, the second of Master Shi's three points. I think it is quite difficult. It is difficult for someone like me to write and join the army to master martial arts."
"Haha." I said with a smile. "Junshi, to be decapitated as a general among millions of troops does require invincible martial arts. But this is not a war, especially a necessity for future wars. My dear friends, stay away. Let’s not talk about it. The most recent example is Marshal Meng Gong of our dynasty. He is known as the God of Military in the army. Although Marshal Meng’s martial arts is also quite strong, his reputation as a God of Military is not based on how many enemy generals he killed in battle. It is the first and third points mentioned by Shi Aiqing. Situation and plan. Therefore, I think the key subjects of military universities lie in the first and third points. Shi Aiqing, let me ask you. Do you think Zan Wanshou is qualified to be the head coach of one side? ."
Shi Yan said: "I understand your Majesty's intention. If Zan Wanshou can go through the training of war, he will be fully qualified."
"Well, that's right. Jun Shi. Na Zan Wanshou is the same as you. He is not proficient in martial arts. Since ancient times, most famous generals are not good at martial arts. You were originally in the Yangzhou Army. You should also know that Li Tingzhi's martial arts is not on Huainan East Road. Make your choice."
Lu Xiufu said: "Yes, Your Majesty. In terms of martial arts alone, Jiang Cai is the best in Yangzhou."
"If it's one-on-one, even if there are a few more Li Tingzhi, they won't be a match for Jiang Cai. But each side has its own troops. Then Jiang Cai's troops will definitely not be a match for Li Tingzhi's troops. That's right."
Lu Xiufu said happily: "Yes, Your Majesty, I understand."
As a scholar, Lu Xiufu always hoped that one day he could lead troops to kill the enemy. However, he suffered from the fact that he had no martial arts skills and could only work as a military staff officer. After hearing what I said, he thought of the direction of future war development, and then he suddenly understood. .
I thought for a while and then said: "As a soldier and a lieutenant general, it is necessary to be proficient in martial arts. At least in terms of physical fitness, you should be fully adaptable. For martial arts, universities need to set it up, but not as a main course. The professors are served by imperial guards. The main subject of the university is military theory. The first is basic military knowledge. This includes the basic situation of our army, such as army organization, etc.; then there is military theory. Infantry military theory and cavalry military theory. This is a key subject of the Military Academy. The theoretical classes focus on explaining the art of war in history. At the same time, cases that have occurred in history are used as teaching materials. Through open teaching methods, students can know how to flexibly command battles. "
Shi Yanzhi asked: "Your Majesty, what is open style?"
"The so-called open-ended method is to let everyone understand the battle cases through discussion, and then each write down his or her own thoughts and ideas. This is similar to the method you used when teaching Zan Wanshou. Based on Aiqing's experience and the evaluation of future generations, combined with everyone's discussion. Finally, Aiqing will comment on each student’s thoughts. I think it will get twice the result with half the effort.”
Shi Yanzhi nodded and said: "Your Majesty, I will accept my instruction."
"Well, think about it again. If you have any other suggestions, you can also submit them to me in the future. Ouyang Jianqing, especially you three, are young people. Although you don't have much practical experience, you have unconstrained ideas. Give full play to the unfettered and daring thinking spirit of young people. This is one of the reasons why I chose you to join the university."
The three young generals looked at each other. Xia Song first said: "Your Majesty, I suggest that you set up a simulated combat course in the university."
"Well, be specific."
"Your Majesty, what I mean is that for a case, the students can be divided into two opposing sides and analyze their respective combat ideas from the opposing side."
"Xia Song. You're right. You can. The victory or defeat of a war is sometimes just a thin line. The ideas of both sides have merit."
"Thank you, Your Majesty." Xia Song said happily when he saw that his proposal was accepted.
Ouyang Jianqing continued: "Your Majesty, I suggest that natural sciences such as astronomy and geography need to be added."
"Well, I will add basic courses in this area. Not only astronomy and geography, but also physics, mathematics, etc. As an excellent general, knowledge is also a necessary factor. As the ancients said, to fight, you must know astronomy. Only if you know geography.”
Seeing that others had made suggestions, Lu Xin mustered up his courage and stood up and said, "Your Majesty, I have a suggestion."
I saw that Lu Xin was too nervous. I knew that he was a little scared. I smiled and said, "Lu Xin, don't be anxious. Sit down and speak slowly."
"Yes, Your Majesty," Lu Xin said after sitting down. "I propose to subdivide the arms. For example, those responsible for command, those responsible for intelligence collection, and those responsible for consultation. In addition to military theory classes, they should also learn specialized skills for their respective arms. "
I praised: "Well, what Lu Aiqing said makes sense. This is the next question I want to talk about. The departments of the Military University. I initially plan to set up four major categories: command department, intelligence department, political engineering department and medical care department. Among them, command is the most important. Department is the main thing.”
"Political Engineering Department." Everyone asked in unison.
Political work. Political work. But I don’t know what appropriate name to use in the Song Dynasty.
I nodded and said, "Is it possible that everyone has forgotten Shi Aiqing's first point? In fact, this is the most difficult thing to do."