Ming Dynasty and New Rome and Infinite Magic Machine

Chapter 1120 Reorganization
"Let me explain it to you briefly." Governor Li explained, "In other words, military officers are hereditary officials. When Emperor Taizu Gaozu established the country, he dispersed four million troops to various places to check the land, and then established various garrisons in the cracks of various states. The garrisons were once neglected, and then revived during the Yongqing Restoration. However, the garrisons at that time were used to accommodate the four million troops who followed Emperor Taizu to conquer the world, and the same was true afterwards. But now, we are implementing the original intention of Emperor Taizu Gaozu.

"What Emperor Taizu Gao meant was that fighting was too hard. Pulling civilians into the army, causing families to be torn apart, was no different from a chaotic world. Emperor Taizu Gao had a hard time at home, and he couldn't bear to see others suffer. So he pulled the guards to form our army - the soldiers in the guards were all prepared for war, they were psychologically prepared to face war since birth, so there was no need to suddenly pull civilians out of their lives during wartime."

"Huh?" Shang Luo asked in a low voice, "Is this what Emperor Taizu Gao meant?"

"Ahem," Governor Li also answered in a low voice, "I don't know if he meant that. I guess it's as much nonsense as hamburgers. But during the Yongqing Restoration, that's what was said in the reform process. In short, the mission of the guards to train 'combatants' was retained, and the hereditary officers were also retained, because they would continue to use hereditary military officers to reward the soldiers of the new era - but the war is not about military officers, it still has to be under the command of real officers. In fact, the signs of the Yongqing reform can be seen as early as the Jiajing year."

"Ah, are they the ones from the Military Path?"

"Oh, very good, very good, Shang Tianjun, you have not studied in vain. You can already see the course of history from the clues in the textbooks. At that time, we started from the channel of Bingbei Dao and selected a large number of professional officers regardless of their background. From then on, officers did not need background, as long as they could fight. In this way, the management of military registration, merits and rewards were distinguished from the actual combat command."

"So now, don't we have to change it again?"

Governor Li nodded and said, "This is truly a huge change that has not happened in the past five thousand years. I'm afraid that only in the legendary three ancient times did immortals walk among the people like we do now."

"So when will the emperor come back? Commander Li. I can't do this job. I can only manage the affairs of the heavenly court, I really can't do anything about the court. I don't even know who to keep an eye on, I don't even know them."

"Well, I think that the emperor should come back at the critical moment. But Lord Shang Tian, ​​you might as well tell me your opinion."

"Huh? Is that something I can say?"

"The Hanlin Academy members who discuss politics are not much older than you, and the backbenchers are not much older than you either. It is our tradition to let young people have a say."

"Why?" Shang Luo asked in surprise, "Shouldn't we let someone with more qualifications speak?"

"Alas~~" Governor Li waved his hand, "This is called 'the noble speaks late'. Let the young people speak first, so that the old men can summarize. So when we have a meeting, we let the young people speak first and the old men listen first. Then the old men will say if they have something to say, and summarize if they don't. Think about it, how many smart people are there in this world? How many people have real quick wit? But if you give the old men more time to think, and then let the young people give more opinions, then the final speech will often be more secure. You see, in this way the old men have face, and the young people have substance, and in the future, as they get older, they will speak in the back row, and new young people will speak in the front. People grow up step by step like this."

"Ah, this. So you guys are planning to watch me make a fool of myself, right?"

"Making a fool of yourself is a privilege for young people, and everyone loves to watch. If you make a fool of yourself when you are older, then there is no hope - besides, you haven't even spoken yet, how do you know you will make a fool of yourself? Back then, Zhang Taiyue and Zhang Shentong also sat and discussed with the officials of the court at a young age. Shang Tianjun, you should be more confident. The advantage of speaking first is that you can lock on the topic first and advance the agenda first."

"Then what do you think?" Shangluo asked. He had not intended to express his opinion directly, but since this "old senior" encouraged him so much, he was indeed prepared to say a few words. "Yeah." Governor Li spread his hands and said, "I want to hear what you think about the consequences of this war - before the war starts, we still have the opportunity to decide the direction of this war. War itself is also a performance, and the information we present will eventually become the basis for everyone's discussion and decision-making. So what the two of us discuss here is very important, and this is something that can only be done before the fight starts. After the fight starts, many things can no longer be done."

"Ah, that's why you wanted to see me, Commander Li?"

"Actually, I just wanted to meet with you today to discuss the initial strategy. I didn't expect you to call General Fu to directly wipe out the vanguard of the Japanese army. Now there is no time to hold a meeting. So, I want to ask for your opinion. What kind of information do you want to present to everyone?"

"I think the most important thing is people." Shangluo said, looking up at Governor Li.

"Well, that's right. You are already very good at saying what a noble person would say when he is late to speak, correct and useless nonsense."

[Tsk, no wonder people said this old man has a good temper before, he really does have a good temper]

"But I am indeed complimenting you. Because 'statement' is also very important." Governor Li added, "There are thousands of different people with thousands of emotions. Everyone's way of looking at things is based on their own experience. Opinions cannot be evenly conveyed to everyone. So at this time, you need an 'statement', an 'outline', so that your meaning can be accurately conveyed."

"Commander Li, you are teaching me how to do things!" Shang Luo exclaimed, "This is the first time someone has taught me!"

"You are my schoolmate, so let me tell you about my experience in handling affairs over the years. There are not many people who come from the Imperial College, so it is normal for us to take care of each other. So your outline is saying that 'people are important', right? Then first you have to define 'what is a person'."

"Ah, this is also something to consider, right?"

"No concept in this world is innate. All concepts come from acquired definitions. So you have to first define what a person is - specifically, who in the Royal Division is important and who is not? You have to determine what cannot be done before you can determine what can be done."

"I think the 'countrymen' are the ones we need to focus on. Other countries have their own courts to manage, we just need to take care of our own people."

"Then your scope is very clear. Do you want to protect almost all the royal divisions? Well, everyone will thank you then. This is a good thing, but good things are not easy to do. But if you can do it, you will become a 'good person'. There will definitely be many people who will remember your kindness. If they have the chance in the future, they will repay you. Because there are still many good people in this world, and the world needs good people like Shang Tianjun and General Fu."

(End of this chapter)