Zhu Gaochi’s temperament is completely different from Zhu Di’s.
Zhu Di was fond of martial arts.
Zhu Gaochi, on the other hand, prefers reading and being quiet.
This is something Zhu Di doesn't want to see.
For an emperor who relied on horses to conquer the world, if his descendants are too weak or underestimate martial arts, it will inevitably cause huge problems.
It's just that Zhu Di has nothing to do with Zhu Gaochi. After all, this is human nature. What's more, although this makes Zhu Di more worried, in other aspects, he is impeccable.
But Zhu Di never expected that Zhu Gaochi had some insights into the model camp.
Subconsciously, Zhu Di put his hands behind his back. Although his face was calm, he seemed to be aroused by certain thoughts in his heart.
So he walked slowly and said, "Please tell me in detail."
Zhu Gaochi said: "In the past, our officers and soldiers in the Ming Dynasty were only fond of martial arts and good at showing off their power. The good and bad officers and soldiers among them were mixed. As a result, gambling and disturbing the people often happened. As for the military attachés, it would be better if there are strict ones, but if you encounter
*****, they tend to be scattered, and I am very worried about this."
Zhu Di's face showed a slightly displeased look. Such words exposing the shortcomings of the army in public were something Zhu Di did not want to see.
Although everyone may know it, it doesn’t look good if it is put directly on the table.
Zhu Gaochi seemed to have not seen Zhu Di's face, and continued: "The fundamental reason for this is that the military households who join the army are inherently mixed. Since the establishment of the model camp, there have been many soldiers and horses recruiting strong men, but...
The actual situation is even less ideal.”
Zhu Di said: "Oh?"
Zhu Di's eyes became aggressive.
All the ministers lowered their heads and did not say a word. At this time, they could not help but admire Zhu Gaochi's boldness.
In the past, His Highness the Crown Prince did not have such courage.
You must know that His Majesty often has inquiries about the soldiers and horses in the world. It can be said that revealing these things would be like a slap in the face of Generalissimo Zhu Di, the greatest soldier and horse in the world.
But Zhu Gaochi didn't take it seriously. He continued thoughtfully: "My son has analyzed these reasons. Because since the Song Dynasty, it has been popular to recruit concubines and exile the army. Therefore, most of the military sources of the imperial court have been settled down, or they are criminals."
Prisoners."
"These people... are loose by nature. Once they enter the camp, if the officials do not restrain them, they will become loose. If they just gather people to gamble, they are just lazy. But once they encounter an opportunity, they will inevitably bully the people, and even
Killing good people and taking credit for their merits. This is a serious disease in the army. When I read the classics and history, my son and I were really touched by it."
After Zhu Di heard this, his face turned red.
Of course Zhu Di is also aware of these things, but on the other hand, he feels that the vast majority of the army has always been like this. After all, the elite are only a minority. This is how the old Zhu family has won the world. As the prince, you point out these things, how can you
Not forgetting your roots?
What's more, the words and deeds of the prince represent his future attitude after he takes power. I'm afraid many military ministers are starting to remember these words like a ray of light now! After all...according to the current attitude of His Highness the prince, it will be a matter of settling accounts in the future.
It's inevitable.
Zhu Di said calmly: "Are you done?"
Zhu Gaochi shook his head: "I haven't finished speaking yet."
Zhu Di just hummed and didn't comment.
Zhu Gaochi said: "Because of this, there is a proverb among the people that a good man should not be a soldier. Therefore, this kind of problem can be said to be hard to get rid of, and there are many bad habits."
Zhu Di pursed his lips and did not respond.
Zhang Anshi carefully looked at Zhu Di's face. At this time, Zhang Anshi could not guess what His Majesty was thinking.
His Majesty looked unhappy, but did not say anything to ask the prince to stop.
Zhu Gaochi immediately said: "Ke Erchen never expected that the Model Camp would actually solve this stubborn problem. This is what makes the Model Camp different from other armies in the world."
Zhu Gaochi continued: "When I was in the model camp, I discovered that most of the people who joined the model camp were from good families."
Zhu Di said suspiciously: "He is a son of a good family, what's so strange about him?"
Zhu Gaochi said: "Since the Song Dynasty, it has been so difficult to recruit the sons of good families to join the army. Can this be finalized with just an imperial edict?"
Zhu Gaochi asked back rudely.
Zhu Di was dumbfounded for a moment. He vaguely felt that this boy Zhu Gaochi had gained a lot of courage.
Zhang Anshi stood aside with an innocent face, blinking his eyes desperately, as if to say, this cannot be wronged on me, this must have nothing to do with me.
Zhu Gaochi continued: "Ke Erchen has come into contact with the model camp captains and others, and I know their family background and identity. Although I dare not say that their family background is well-off, most of them...the family has a small fortune and a clean family background. And they
Most of them entered the camp enthusiastically and went through the selection process of the model camp before they were lucky enough to be selected. Father, do you know why this is?"
Historically, monarchs and ministers were only interested in the firearms of the Model Camp, and were not very enthusiastic about other aspects of the Model Camp.
Of course, this was not because of any malicious intentions. It was because the firearms of the Model Camp were so brilliant that they attracted everyone's attention. Naturally, they were convinced that the combat effectiveness of the Model Camp came from this.
Zhu Gaochi was obviously not waiting for Zhu Di's answer. When he asked this question, he asked and answered himself: "This is because the sons of good families are convinced that once they can enter the camp, they will not be infected with the bad habits of the army, but will actually make them
Their children are more willing to endure hardships and stand hard work, and they firmly believe that even if they cannot achieve military success or receive any favors or rewards after entering the camp, after these years of military service, after entering the camp, the camp will be able to educate their children so that they will be able to do so in the future.
, don’t worry about making a living.”
After hearing this, Zhu Di looked surprised: "Huh?"
Zhu Gaochi said: "For example, in the model camp, there are different courses according to different arms. Most infantry camps focus on literature and geography. In addition to drills, not only do they have two hours of study every day, but they also have homework.
."
"The artillery battalion is different. The artillery battalion emphasizes arithmetic."
"There are also military medical clinics that teach treatment and care."
"In addition, there are cavalry scouts. What they learn, apart from some knowledge about horses, is about surveying terrain, drawing drawings, mathematics, literature, etc."
"Father, in this model camp, teaching is very serious, and after entering the camp, the officers and soldiers are not completely different. Most of them have food and clothing, and there is not much difference. Because of this, the feelings of Pao Ze are
Quite profound. The drills in this army are boring, and most of the teachings they teach are knowledgeable, and the captains' homework and drills are equally important. In the model camp, they can concentrate on nothing, and even those who are difficult to learn can learn roughly.
Mastering these knowledge, if you study it carefully, will be even more extraordinary."
When Zhu Di heard this, his face relaxed slightly.
He stared at Zhu Gaochi, as if he wanted to get to know his son again.
Zhu Gaochi continued to say seriously: "Once you enter the camp, you can develop good habits, avoid bad habits, and learn a lot of knowledge. By getting along day and night on weekdays, each other can learn more about each other, and even if they return home in the future,
There are also a lot of close friends with whom we have close connections. Even if they cannot achieve military merit and gain promotion to the rank of nobility, it is not a problem for them to find a way out after being discharged from the army and leaving the camp."
After a pause, he continued: "Father, how many people in my Ming Dynasty can read and write? How many people are proficient in calculation? How many people are worthy of trust? People like this, once they leave the camp,
, that’s talent!”
"I have learned that... there are many merchants and officials in the Taiping Mansion. The most important ones are the captains, who are often willing to retain them with high salaries. Therefore, the children of good families with an innocent background are also proud to be able to join the camp, and even some are unwilling to do so.
A few people will enter the model camp. They should not only serve the country, but also regard it as a step into the profession. Every year, they are recruited and everyone is enthusiastic."
"These people with an innocent fortune are often timid in private fights, but brave in national wars, and enforce orders and prohibitions. Once in a war, they are as fast as the wind, as slow as the forest, as plundering as fire, as motionless as a mountain, as unpredictable as the dark clouds, and as moving as thunder.
.”
Zhu Di was quite surprised at Zhu Gaochi's opinion. Hearing this, he had already begun to think deeply.
Zhu Gaochi obviously did not stop there, he continued: "And several times when I went out to the camp for training, I found that they often did not harm the people along the way, and they also despised the behavior of intruding the people. In this regard,
This is due to the fact that they learned to understand things in the camp. The second reason is that they come from good families, and by nature they hate bad habits and things that intrude on the people."
"Furthermore, officials can often lead by example, and discipline is strict. Among them, Zhu Yong, Zhang Fu, Qiu Songren, etc. all stayed in the camp day and night, sleeping and eating with the soldiers, and even became military attachés in the camp.
The habit of taking the lead. In addition, the knowledge also greatly increases the combat effectiveness of the soldiers. Every time the cavalry surveys the terrain, the maps they draw are often very accurate. After the artillery learns arithmetic, the accuracy of the artillery greatly increases.
I heard that with the same artillery, other troops and horses can only hit one or two out of ten, but the artillery of the model battalion can actually hit sixty-seven out of ten."
"The same is true for the infantry of an infantry battalion. Ordinary soldiers can complete orders based on the distributed maps because they can understand the drawn maps. And they can also coordinate when fighting with other battalions.
This is all because military orders can be accurately conveyed and understood."
"Such a military horse is naturally very different from other military horses."
After Zhu Di heard this, he frowned slightly, but remained silent as death.
After a long time, he murmured: "Really? I never thought that the model camp has such valuable features. In this way, from recruitment, to training and learning, to eating, drinking, and camping, there is everything here
Is there something subtle about it?"
Zhu Di is also a person who leads troops, and he is also a person who is good at leading troops. If ordinary people heard Zhu Gaochi's words, they might just be suspicious, but Zhu Di knew it all too well.
"That's it." Zhu Di looked enlightened and nodded, "That's no wonder! Well, I was confused at first and only saw firearms. Little did I know that there were more powerful ones."
At this time, Zhu Di looked at Zhu Gaochi with a look of relief.
Zhu Gaochi used to hate military affairs, but he didn't expect that he would have such unique insights now.
It seems that going to the model camp not only cured obesity, but also had this effect.
Zhu Di was very happy, but said: "What the prince said is very reasonable, and I am not as good as such a unique insight."
Zhu Gaochi hurriedly said: "My son will die, this is just some crude knowledge..."
Zhu Di was a majestic man. He smiled and shook his head and said: "You will succeed the great unification in the future. If you have this knowledge, my Ming Dynasty will be able to clear up the military equipment and be powerful all over the world."
This compliment exceeded everyone's expectations.
This sudden praise for his extraordinary performance made Zhu Gaochi at a loss and didn't know how to respond.
Zhu Di laughed loudly and said: "The prince is very good! The model camp is indeed worthy of being a model. Zhang Qing... has made great achievements."
What happened today was actually quite unexpected by Zhang Anshi.
Hearing His Majesty mention him at this time, Zhang Anshi quickly said: "Your Majesty, I am very ashamed. In fact, this is not a credit. The main reason is that the soldiers are willing to work hard."
Zhu Di glanced at Zhang Anshi appreciatively: "If you just use your words, anyone can tell you how ugly you are. But Zhang Qing created this model camp and it is what it is today. It shows your ability. You... are just too ordinary.
I am so humble that I only know this from the prince."
Zhang Anshi said honestly and sincerely: "I am usually clumsy and not good at words, let alone this is nothing..."
Zhu Di waved his hand and said: "Okay, stop rambling. This is your contribution to starting a business! I also know that among them, Zhu Yong, Zhang Fu, Qiu Songren, etc. have contributed a lot. Come, call them.
I want a good life and rewards."
The ministers looked at Zhu Di, and soon someone captured Zhu Di's thoughts.
Your Majesty has obviously been persuaded by something.
In other words, the prince's words made His Majesty extremely interested in the mechanism of the model camp.
However, His Majesty did not choose to let the prince or Zhang Anshi draw up the charter, or let Jin Zhong, the Minister of War, come to ask questions.
Obviously, Your Majesty knows that it is not easy to achieve this. And there are so many military horses in the Ming Dynasty, many generals and veterans, all of whom were born in Jingnan with Your Majesty.
These people have worked hard even if they have no merit.
Once an order is given directly and the soldiers and horses all over the world follow suit, on the one hand, there may not be so many manpower and material resources, and on the other hand, it means that a large number of people may be laid off.
This was obviously unbearable for Zhu Di.
After all, it is difficult to explain to these old partners, and it is also time-consuming and labor-intensive.
However, His Majesty is obviously not completely inactive. It is rare to summon the chief officers of the model camp at this time, so naturally there will be special instructions for them to continue to be models.
In this way, let everyone understand His Majesty's thoughts on their own. Even if His Majesty does not force them, teach them to consciously move closer to the model camp and learn the training methods of this model camp.
This is the so-called emperor's mind. His words and deeds all represent the future direction of the world's politics. If you can figure out these meanings and act in this direction, then it will not be difficult to stand out.
If you can't figure it out, go in the opposite direction, and follow the old Zhu family's idea of not raising idle people, you may have to go around in pain.
The ministers in this tent are all the best people, and now their hearts have become clear.
Not long after, several people came.
In addition to Zhu Yong and the other three, there is also the camp's chief instructor, Xi Gu Xingzu, and in addition, there are thousands of people from thousands of households in the camp.
Everyone performed military salutes to Zhu Di in a polite manner, but many people were actually very uneasy in their hearts.
Everyone knew what happened to the prince in the camp.
The problem is that they have made Zhu Gaochi suffer a lot in the past few months.
Although...this is His Highness the County Prince's intention, His Majesty is very kind to His Highness the County Prince, and the Crown Prince is His Highness the County Prince's brother-in-law. He might really get angry and not punish the County Prince, but people like them might not be able to eat it.
I can't walk around in circles.
Zhu Di glanced at everyone, his eyes were dark, and suddenly his eyes fell on Qiu Song, and he said: "Qiu Song."
"I'm humble." Qiu Song shouted loudly, his voice as loud as a bell.
The sound was so deafening that some people even trembled in fright.
Zhu Di said expressionlessly: "You didn't bring any gunpowder to see the driver this time."
Zhu Yong and others suddenly became frightened. Isn't this obvious and deliberate?
Who doesn't know that Qiu Song has a bad mind? Your Majesty, you know it! Now that you have summoned Qiu Song and asked about this, aren't you just trying to find an excuse for trouble?
Qiu Song's expression remained unchanged, he shook his head and said: "No."
"This is rare." Zhu Di smiled and said, "I thought you still couldn't get rid of this problem."
After saying that, he stopped talking to Qiu Song. Instead, he looked at the military attachés behind him and asked one of them: "What's your name?"
The man said hurriedly and respectfully: "I am humbled by Zhao Jing, an infantryman from Zuo Qianhu of the Model Battalion, to see your Majesty."
Zhu Di nodded towards him: "Where are you from?"
"I am from Songjiang."
Zhu Di asked: "What are your parents doing?"
Zhao Jing had almost no time to think about it, but subconsciously replied: "We make a living by farming at home."
Zhu Di continued to ask: "How many years have you been in the army?"
"Since the establishment of the model camp, he has been serving in the camp for ten years."
Zhu Di nodded: "Stand up and let me take a look."
Zhao Jing was not afraid and stood up. He was wearing armor, but his body was strong and tall, and he looked high-spirited.
Zhu Di smiled and said: "This is also a strong man. Compared with the Navarre warrior Wurige, he is even better. Our Ming Dynasty needs such people most. You can serve thousands of households. You must have made great contributions. What title have you been awarded now?
?”
Zhao Jing said truthfully: "I have never received a title."
Zhu Di said: "Uncle Feng, I said so!"
Zhao Jing's expression changed slightly.
Ministers: "..."
Zhu Di said with a smile: "For such a model family with thousands of households, being granted the title of earl is already considered a sign of humiliation."
After that, he stared at Zhao Jing and said, "You still don't want to thank me?"
This is tantamount to suddenly forcing a treasure into Zhao Jing's hands, and fearing that Zhao Jing will regret it and refuse to accept it.
Obviously, Zhu Di was also afraid that a minister would stand up and talk too much at this time, so he quickly asked Zhao Jing to thank him and settle the matter.
After all, I have thanked you for my kindness, but it is hard to take it back.
You can't say thank you to someone else, but you still say I've thought about this red envelope and let it go. If you give it back to me, I'll give it to you next time.
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