Northern Song Dynasty Justice

Chapter 559 The first battle of the three redundancy (twelve)

Don't look at Yuan Jiang's yelling, the court will change people every now and then.

But the body is still very honest, after setting up the financial reform plan of the transshipment department with Cai Yanqing, he immediately ordered people to send the plan to the capital quickly.

The centralization of power in the Song Dynasty was relatively strong, especially for finance and military affairs. It was impossible for such a large plan to be decided by the local government. to be able to execute.

However, Yuan Jiang knew that it was actually just a formality.

Because Zhang Fei had secretly informed Zhao Xu and Wang Anshi of the whole plan in advance, just to cover up the whole plan, so it was designed at that time, and Yuan Jiang proposed the whole plan at this time.

This seems more reasonable.

It was the court who asked us to find a way, and this is my way.

Yuan Jiang and Cai Yanqing were only in charge of financial reform, while Wang Shao and Guo Kui were in charge of disarmament.

But this involves national defense, and it must be ensured that the border defense will not be affected after the layoffs are completed.

But don't disarm the country.

The two of them didn't dare to trust themselves, so they called Zhong Er, Zhong Gu, Zhe Jizu, Yao Si and other experienced generals to discuss.

However, these military generals sat in the room, but no one dared to speak.

Wang Shao waited for a while, then asked again: "Don't all the generals think that the army should not be disarmed?"

The generals shook their heads.

Guo Kui couldn't stand it anymore, and yelled: "Why do you look like a group of women, you can talk if you have something to say."

Everyone looked at each other, Zhe Jizu took the lead and said: "It's not that we don't agree with disarmament, it's just that we are afraid that if something happens on the border, once the army is defeated, someone will definitely blame the disarmament and implicate us."

The rest nodded straight.

This is absolutely possible. Xixia still misses Suizhou so far. If they see the disarmament of the Song Dynasty, they may make a move. But whether to disarm or not, no one can guarantee a sure win.

If they lose, someone will definitely impeach them.

Both civil servants and generals are very familiar with this method, which is why, everyone knows the problem, but no one dares to take this responsibility.

Only then did Wang Shao suddenly realize, "Since the imperial court sent me and envoy Guo Xuanfu to preside over this matter, even if something happens, we will be responsible and have nothing to do with you."

Guo Kui hurriedly said: "Wang Jinglue, this statement is wrong."

Wang Shao looked at Guo Kui suspiciously.

Guo Kui said: "It's our responsibility, so we must bear it, but what if it's not? Isn't there a military imperial court now? If something goes wrong, you can go to the military imperial court for a trial. Who should be responsible, who will be responsible , we take the initiative to bear it, it will only cover up the culprit."

Wang Shao was startled, then nodded and smiled, "Xuan Fushi's words are reasonable!"

Zhong Er waited for a group of generals to react suddenly, yes!Now that the military imperial court is here, we don't need to be so afraid.

After this incident, these generals believed in the imperial court, and they were secretly glad that they were on the right side at that time, and they didn't foolishly go to challenge the imperial court for the sake of a little profit in the barracks.

Guo Kui said, "It's okay to say what you think."

Zhe Jizu immediately said: "Now is not a peaceful and prosperous age. There are strong enemies on both sides of the west and north. If we want to reduce the army, we must increase the combat effectiveness of the army. I think that the law of defense must be changed.

This law stipulates a rotation every three years, which will not only increase the military expenditure, but also cause the soldiers to be exhausted. The key point is that Narong Di also knows that if the enemy wants to invade the country on a large scale, it must choose the first year of the garrison to launch an attack. Because the new soldiers have no enemy who is more familiar with the terrain of our army's position. The time and place are favorable and the people are harmonious. If they don't occupy them, how can we win the battle. "

This more garrison law is a rule set by Zhao Pu. Divide the forbidden army into two, the division stationed in the capital and the frontier state, rotate inside and outside, and return to the capital division regularly, but the generals will not be transferred accordingly, in order to "soldiers are not always handsome, and handsome troops are not always good." ".

The main thing is to prevent the benefit of the general's monopoly.

This is indeed very effective, but it also seriously damages the combat effectiveness of the army. Now the rotation is not by train or plane, and it can be reached in half a day.

Back and forth for a few months, just arrived at the front line, the soldiers are often not acclimatized, and only half of their lives are left. It takes at least a year or two to recover and become familiar with the local warfare, but just after getting familiar with it, they were transferred away again .

Xixia is not stupid, they are pinching their fingers, counting the Song army's replacement to fight.

The generals are miserable about this. If they are defeated, they will be responsible, but it is obviously not their fault.

The key point is that Zhe Jizu's words are more convincing, because their Zhejia army does not change, most of them are Fuzhou children, and the influence on them is not very big, so he can not say it.

Wang Shao is also a man who knows how to fight, he has seen this problem for a long time, and wants to take this opportunity to abolish the more garrison law, nodded and said: "We will ask the officials to abolish the more garrison law. "

"what?"

A group of generals looked at Wang Shao in shock.

This can be regarded as the law of the ancestors before!

Few people dare to take this as an issue, because it involves imperial power.

But Wang Shao said that Qing Miao was worried.

The two old foxes, Wang Shao and Guo Kui, looked at each other and smiled.

They also all know Yuanjiang's financial reform plan, and even Yuanjiang dared to invite the imperial court to form a super financial institution, compared to that, we are nothing.

No, you can substitute someone.

Let's see who dares to take this pot.

Now is the time for them to put pressure on the court, and this is also a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

Guo Kui asked again: "Do you have any suggestions?"

Seeing these generals, they immediately felt relieved.Zhong Er immediately said: "The source of soldiers is also a problem. Although our army is large, but because of the rigid system, once the number of battles with Rong and Di increases, the battle losses will inevitably increase, and this source of soldiers is often unable to replenish.

Therefore, I suggest strengthening the training of the villagers, requiring that at critical moments, the supply of troops can be replenished in time, which can also reduce the troubles caused by disarmament to border affairs. "

In fact, this is also drawing on some experience of these armies. The reason why General Zhe is strong is because the children of Fuzhou are brave and good at fighting and can replenish in time.

As for other armies, there are two ways to replenish the source of troops, waiting for the capital to allocate, or waiting for the imperial court to recruit troops.

But no matter what it is, the speed is surprisingly slow.

Wang Shao suddenly asked: "The imperial court has a system to replenish the source of troops according to the shortage of military registration. If there is a huge shortage of military registration, it should be replenished in time."

All the generals looked at each other in blank dismay.

Zhe Jizu said: "The military registration system is also very rigid and cumbersome. It is difficult for the imperial court to know the specific situation of the border in a timely manner."

Wang Shao said: "But the military expenses are not underpaid."

"Yes, it is."

"Then do you have any suggestions?"

Those generals shook their heads.

This issue of military status is mainly due to technical reasons, and they don't know how to make up for it.

Wang Shao and Guo Kui made eye contact for a moment, they were both the first and the second eldest, and there were so many problems in casual chatting.

It can be seen that this is not a matter of overnight!

In front of the government office.

"Master Fu, walk slowly."

"Free delivery!"

Fu Shichun got out of the gate of the government office, and then directly got into the carriage waiting in front of the gate, but saw a young man sitting in the carriage.

The young man looked at Fu Shichun with a smile, "How is the situation?"

Fu Shichun took out a small hanging copper coin from his sleeve and threw it to the young man.

"Thank you!"

The young man slipped a small sling of copper coins into his sleeve.

This person is Cai Jing.

Fu Shichun asked: "How did you guess that the government office will ask our police station to intervene?"

Cai Jing said with a smile: "You don't need to think about it. There must be a lot of tricks hidden in this autumn tax. Believe it or not, even if the old officials are allowed to collect taxes legally, they don't know how to collect them, because many lands are given to the government. between legal and illegal.

In the past, everyone had a tacit understanding, so you don’t have to worry about it, but now that the imperial court is here, if you are accused in the imperial court, you may lose more than you gain, and you will offend many people, so why not cooperate with your royal police. They don't have to bear it. "

Fu Shichun nodded, with a worried look on his face.

Cai Jing knew what was going on in his mind. The police station had been developing obscenely, and Fu Shichun would of course be reluctant to let them jump to the front line all of a sudden.

The two came to the imperial court in a carriage.

"Which one of you won?"

Seeing them, Zhang Fei couldn't help asking with a smile.

Fu Shichun said: "You have won."

Zhang Fei glanced at Cai Jing, and said with a smile: "To tell you the truth, I'm not sure about this matter. It's Cai Jing who believes that the government will definitely let the police station participate."

Whether or not the police station is allowed to participate is entirely up to the government.

Because the tax department has not yet arrived, the police station has no power to collect taxes.

Whether the government chooses to involve the police station has its own advantages and disadvantages. The key point is how can this power be easily surrendered. Therefore, Zhang Fei prefers that the government will not let the police station participate.

But Cai Jing is sure that the government will let the police station intervene, because Cai Jing believes that even if the government wants to collect taxes legally, they don’t know how to do so. Some corruption in previous years may be involved.

Obviously, Cai Jing guessed right.

Fu Shichun asked: "What should we do now?"

Zhang Fei thought for a while, and said: "The government doesn't know how to collect taxes legally, let alone your police station. If you follow the old law to collect taxes, you are very likely to be framed by others, and you will also offend many people. , whether it is the landlord or the common people.

You have to use the method of self-declaration, first cooperate with the government, let them provide the cadastre, and then let the people take the land deeds to file taxes, so that the police will not directly conflict with them. "

Fu Shichun said: "What should I do if I encounter tax evasion?"

Zhang Fei said: "You are only assisting. The power is still in the hands of the government. It depends on whether the tax has increased or decreased compared to previous years. If it has decreased, it may be due to our self-declaration. Self-declaration must enter the second Steps, that is, spot checks. If they are almost the same, or have increased, then there is nothing suspicious."

Before the tax department arrived, he didn't dare to be too arrogant. First of all, the police station did not have the power to do so. Secondly, it was difficult for them to find specific evidence, so they could only scare them.

Because in this way, the landlord must pay more taxes, and pay taxes with the title deed. The farmer really only has a small title deed, and they cannot help the tax-free land to be apportioned.

The landlord must make up for it.

This requires tacit understanding, the accounts should look better, and everyone can do business, otherwise, this self-reporting method will have to be responsible for it!

That would have to be investigated.

(End of this chapter)