After the discussion between the emperor and his ministers, Zhu Cixiang left Lu Zhenfei alone.
"I think what kind of army should we have if we want to defeat the pirates and regain Shenjing?"
Lu Zhenfei thought for a moment and then replied: "Your Majesty, it is naturally a strong army like the Yue Family Army and the Qi Family Army."
After finishing speaking, Lu Zhenfei felt something was wrong, so he added: "Of course, this army must be loyal to His Majesty and loyal to the court, and it must not be titled as a minister or general."
Zhu Cixiang nodded slightly and said: "What I said is right, and I have exactly what I mean.
Taizu created the military household system, but it was already in disrepair during the Wanli period, so we started to recruit soldiers.
However, the combat effectiveness of the soldiers recruited from each town is still the same.
Not only are they suppressed by the slaves, but they are sometimes unable to suppress the bandits.
I have been wondering what the problem is. " After a pause, Zhu Cixiang continued: "Now, I have figured it out.
The key lies in the system of servants and soldiers.
All generals, deputy generals, and even generals and guerrillas can have a considerable number of servants and soldiers.
These servants , The personal soldiers are the true descendants of the general.
Even if the generals are transferred, they can also be transferred.
Therefore, these soldiers and servants can enjoy superior treatment in the army.
Whether it is military pay or armor and weapons, they are the best over time. dissatisfied."
Zhu Cixiang walked a few steps in the hall with his hands behind his back, and sighed: "We don't worry about the scarcity but the inequality.
Ordinary soldiers feel that since the servants and soldiers are better fed and clothed than others, they should naturally rush to the front during the battle.
The fight really started When a war comes, ordinary soldiers will definitely be passive and inactive, but no matter how many servants and soldiers there are, they can only be dozens or hundreds.
Isn’t it just a dream to expect to win the war with these dozens or hundreds of people?”
"Your Majesty is holy."
Lu Zhenfei also had deep feelings about this: "I had this feeling when I was practicing rural bravery in Huai'an, so there are no servants or personal soldiers in the group training."
Zhu Cixiang's expression brightened and he said: "That's why I want to train new soldiers.
The training methods are all according to Qi Shaobao's new book on disciplines and military training records.
It can take as little as a few months, as long as half a year.
We must train a warrior who is not afraid of death.
Strengthen the army.
I have also thought about the name of this new army, and it will be called Shence Army.
As for the selection of generals, I have decided to open the Huangming Military Academy to train officers. " Lu Zhenfei was slightly stunned.
He could understand training the new army according to Qi Shaobao's method, but what did Huangming Military Academy mean?
Zhu Cixiang knew that Lu Zhenfei would be confused, so he explained: "This Huangming Military Academy is similar to the Imperial College.
The students trained by the Imperial Academy can be civil servants, and the students trained by the Huangming Military Academy can be officers.
What do you think?"
Lu Zhenfei was quite open-minded.
He nodded slightly and said, "Your Majesty's move is a great kindness, but who should be in charge of this Huangming Military Academy?"
"I will personally serve as the principal of the Huangming Military Academy.
Ahem, I will sacrifice wine."
Lu Zhenfei suddenly realized.
All officials who came from the imperial examination must go through the palace examination, and the emperor personally set the questions and presided over the palace examination.
After this test, all officials naturally became disciples of the emperor.
Civil and military affairs corresponded to each other, and the right to select military generals naturally had to be in the hands of the emperor.
In the past, the selection of generals was mostly recommended by the commander-in-chief of each town.
The court would not have any objection to the list they recommended, it was just a formality.
Over time, these promoted generals became the personal generals of the generals and did not care about the good of the court.
This is why in the last years of Chongzhen, the warlords in charge of the general armies of various towns were able to cultivate their confidants unscrupulously, and did not listen to orders.
Now, the emperor wants to take back the power to appoint generals and firmly control this power in his own hands.
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As for why the person in charge of the Huangming Military Academy is called the principal instead of offering wine, Lu Zhenfei thinks it is easy to understand.
After all, the emperor is the emperor, and if he also has the title of offering wine, it doesn't sound very good.
But if a "principal" who has never appeared before is used instead, at least it will not make people think that the emperor looks ugly.
Your Majesty is truly a wise man.
"I am willing to serve your Majesty to the best of my ability and will make this Huangming Military Academy a success."
As Minister of War, Lu Zhenfei's statement is still very important.
Initially, Zhu Cixi thought it would take a lot of effort.
Who would have thought that Lu Zhenfei would agree so readily.
"I think that since the Huangming Military Academy is going to be opened, it must accept registration from everyone.
All soldiers in the new army can register.
As for the nephews of the commanders of the towns, they can also register for the military academy.
The country only recruits talents based on merit.
I believe they will not lose to ordinary soldiers."
Lu Zhenfei has been in the officialdom for most of his life, so why can't he hear the emperor's hidden message?
The emperor allowed the nephews of the chief soldiers of each town to attend military academies.
In name, he was showing favor to them, but in reality, he was taking away the nepotism power of these generals.
Why else would your Majesty emphasize that the country should only select talents?
As for the virtuous and the unworthy, it is not your Majesty's final decision.
Lu Zhenfei believes that it won't be long before His Majesty the Emperor has an army that is absolutely loyal to the imperial court.
The officers of this army at all levels will all be students who graduated from the Huangming Military Academy.
They are undoubtedly the emperor's disciples and will be firmly tied to the chain of loyalty to the emperor.
His Majesty the Emperor's move to cut down the firepower is really high.
"Don't worry, your majesty.
Even if the old minister is a mess, he still wants to train the new army for your majesty.
As for the matter of the Huangming Military Academy, he will start to deal with it in the next few days."
In Lu Zhenfei's view, the Huangming Military Academy was different from ordinary imperial institutions in that the emperor himself was in charge.
As a result, even if those imperial censors wanted to speak nonsense and question the legitimacy of the Huangming Military Academy, they would not know where to start.
"We have our own troops.
I'm waiting for good news."
"Old minister resigns" Lu Zhenfei bowed to Zhu Cixiang again and respectfully left the hall.
After the Minister of War left, Liu Chuanzong and Zhao Xin entered the palace together.
"My servants and ministers are here to greet Your Majesty."
Now the two of them are the admiral of Dongchang and the commander of Jinyiwei.
This decree was unanimously opposed by the imperial censors as soon as it came out, but the emperor could issue the decree without going through the cabinet or the six departments.
Just ignore the noisy officials.
Zhu Cixiang believed that the reason why the Chongzhen Dynasty had difficulty in issuing political orders and the edicts could not leave the Forbidden City was closely related to the fact that Emperor Chongzhen abandoned the East Factory and Jinyiwei.
The core of management is checks and balances and supervision.
Since Yongle, the power of civil servants has expanded rapidly.
It is precisely because of the supervision of Jinyiwei and Dongchang that they can barely suppress it.
After Chongzhen ascended the throne, he believed the words of civil servants and abandoned the two major institutions of Dongchang and Jinyiwei, which was equivalent to cutting off his arms and ears.
Any power without supervision will become crazy, which is definitely not what Zhu Cixiang wants to see.
So he wanted to revive Dongchang and Jinyiwei.
The civil servants can naturally curse, but this will not change Zhu Cihong's decision at all
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