I will never be Renzong

Chapter 114 Army Reorganization and Official System

Inside the Chongzheng Hall, Zhao Zhen was looking at the statistics on the number of forbidden troops across the country submitted by the Privy Council.

Due to the continuous disasters during the reign of Zhenzong, the number of forbidden troops expanded rapidly. Therefore, in the third year of Tiansheng, there were nearly 80 forbidden troops in the whole country, 56 Xiangjun and Fanbing soldiers, and a total of 136 million troops nationwide. (The data is slightly exaggerated, please do not take it seriously!)

Let’s take the Forbidden Army as an example. Excluding the 50 Forbidden Army sent to the border gates and stationed in various places across the country, there are still 50 Forbidden Army stationed near Kaifeng. Excluding the Imperial City Division, the [-] Forbidden Army They are under the jurisdiction of the Dianqian Division and the Guard Mabu Division respectively.

Among them, the Dianqian Division has 36 squads including the Inner Dian Squad, the Scattered Member Squad, the Dianqian Commander Squad, and the Golden Spear Squad, with a total of nearly 12000 people, and more than 8000 people in Yulongzhi and Yulong Bow and Arrow.

There were 12 cavalry, including the Pingjapan Army, the Gongsheng Army, the Xiaocavalry Army, and the Xiaosheng Army.8 infantry, Tianwu First and Second Army, Xuanwu First and Second Army.There are about 1 people in the Shenjian Army, and a total of more than 2 people in the equipment siege force.There are 4 sailors, namely the Tiger Wing Army. The first Tiger Wing Army is stationed in the capital, the first battalion of the Second Army is stationed in Jiangning Prefecture, and the second battalion of the Second Army is stationed in Ezhou, responsible for defense along the Yangtze River.

The Dianqian Division has a total of 29 troops under its jurisdiction.

The guard Majun Division has a total of 21 troops under its jurisdiction.Among them, there are 8 cavalry, namely the Dragon Guard Army, Cloud Cavalry Army, Wu Cavalry Army, and other six armies.

There are 13 infantry troops, namely the Xiongwu Army and the Xionglue Army.

The military organization is scattered, and the various designations are also varied.

Zhao Zhen mobilized all the generals in Beijing, whether they were at home or retired due to injuries, Zhao Zhen recalled them all. After a month-long assessment of 50 forbidden troops, Zhao Zhen finally decided to form five major legions and cancel other All numbers.

To the surprise of the court ministers, less than 50 of the 5 banned troops were eventually abolished, and 5 of the [-] abolished were not human beings, and it cannot be said that they were not human beings. They were all found out and paid for. Yes, correspondingly, some generals of the Forbidden Army who drank the blood of soldiers were also arrested and tortured by the Imperial City Secretary.

The 40 forbidden soldiers who were abolished were all over [-] years old, and the imperial court not only issued severance pay, but also had those who were willing to move to Taiwan. Shen Moran purchased a large amount of land in the name of the Royal Chamber of Commerce of the Song Dynasty, and then leased it to these demobilized soldier families in accordance with the court's land tax system of ten taxes and one land tax.

Zhao Zhen originally stated in front of the ministers that at least more than 40 troops would be abolished. Unexpectedly, when it was actually implemented, only less than 5 troops were abolished, so there was almost no trouble.

The Song Dynasty implemented the recruitment system, but the recruitment system is also a lifelong system, that is to say, once enlisted into the army, they will be soldiers for life, and Zhao Zhen treated the dismissed soldiers preferentially, so that their food and clothing can be guaranteed, so not many people will stand up and make trouble. After all, good men The saying that if you don’t strike iron, you won’t be a soldier comes from the Song Dynasty.

In the third year of Xuanwu, on February 45th, the [-] imperial troops in Beijing completed the first reorganization.

The basic organization of the army is Wu, Shi, Baihu, Qianhu, Command, and Army.For every 20 people, there should be a chief and deputy corps chief, for 3000 people, there should be a chief and deputy chief, for a hundred people, there should be a chief and deputy, for a hundred households, for a thousand people, there should be a principal and a deputy, and for a battalion of 3 people, there should be a chief and deputy commander. [-] people make up an army, with one commander and three deputy commanders.

The reorganized army includes the Qilin Legion: 3 heavy cavalry. Zhao Zhen wanted to collect 3 heavy cavalry and divide them into two armies, but the horses suitable for heavy cavalry were too expensive, so the [-] heavy cavalry were divided into two armies. The Qilin First Army and the Qilin Second Army have five battalions each, making a total of ten battalions.

Qinglong Legion: 9 light cavalry, divided into Qinglong First Army, Qinglong Second Army, Qinglong Third Army, a total of [-] battalions.

Xuanwu Legion: 9 heavy armored infantry, divided into Xuanwu First Army, Xuanwu Second Army, and Xuanwu Third Army, with a total of [-] battalions.

White Tiger Army: 12 light infantry, divided into the First White Tiger Army, the Second White Tiger Army, the Third White Tiger Army, and the Fourth White Tiger Army, a total of forty battalions.

Suzaku Legion: 3 people, 3 battalions of firearms, 3 battalions of siege equipment (catapults, thunderbolt chariots, and rush chariots), 4 battalions of crossbow carts and arrows.

Imperial Guard Corps: 9 people, the First Imperial Guard Army, the Second Imperial Guard Army, and the Third Imperial Guard Army.

The title of the Song Dynasty is generally a symbol of honor, which is a vain job and has no salary.

Zhao Zhen intends to be noble, so he formulated a detailed salary for each title.

First-class prince: annual salary: [-] guan, Song Taizong's eldest son Zhao Yuanzuo was named King of Chu, and Song Taizong's eighth son Zhao Yuanyan was named Zhou King.Dangxiang Zhao Deming was granted the title of King Xia, and Li Gongyun of Jiaozhi was awarded the title of King of Jiaozhi. (King Jiaozhi does not pay salary, he is a vassal state.)
Second-class county king: annual salary: [-] guan, Zhao Yunrang, the son of Zhao Yuanfen, the fourth son of Song Taizong, was named the king of Dekang County, Zhao Yunbi, the son of Zhao Yuanyu, the sixth son of Song Taizong, was named the king of Ankang County, and Zhao Yunze, the son of Zhao Yuancheng, the seventh son of Song Taizong Received the title of Pingkang County King.

Third-class Duke: Annual salary: [-] guan, Wang Qinruo was granted the title of Duke of Ji, and Cao Li was granted the title of Duke of Lu.

Fourth-class dukes: annual salary: [-] guan, Cao Wei was granted the title of Duke of Wuwei, and Li Zunxu was granted the title of Duke of Dingbei.

Fifth-class marquis: annual salary: five thousand,

Sixth-class Earl: Annual salary: [-] guan, Wang Deyong was awarded the title of Annan Bo, and Zhong Shiheng was awarded the title of Ping Lubo.

Seventh-class Viscount: Annual salary: [-] guan, Wang Kai received the title of Viscount Jiangling,
Eighth-class baron: annual salary: [-] guan,

Ninth Grade X Lord: Annual salary: one thousand guan, Di Qing was granted the title of Wu'an Lord, Zhang Kang was granted the title of Wuping Lord, and Yang Wenguang was granted the title of Wuhuai Lord.

The reorganization of the army and the formulation of titles and salaries did not touch the status of the civil servants. On the contrary, the treatment of civil servants has been improved. However, the titles are not randomly distributed like scattered officials, but have a strict assessment system, that is, they are based on military merit and political achievements. Lord.

The title is not hereditary, it is reduced by two ranks every generation, and only the eldest son is allowed to inherit the title. That is to say, I am the Duke of the country, and the eldest son will be a marquis after inheriting it. Of course, the premise is that you do not commit any crimes.

In the past, when there was no war in the Song Dynasty, the generals were either at home or the leaders were stationed outside, but there were relatively few leaders outside. Generally speaking, when there was no war, the generals went to the local area to serve as magistrates or even transit envoys. It's like the commander of a certain military region being sent out to be the mayor. It was very common in the Song Dynasty for military generals to do civilian jobs and civilian officials to do military jobs.

Because of the chaos at the end of the Tang Dynasty and the Five Dynasties, almost all the generals with military power eventually rebelled. This left an indelible shadow on the founder of the Song Dynasty, Song Taizu Zhao Kuangyin. above is understandable.

But now the time has come for the Great Song Dynasty to strengthen the army. If the army is not strengthened at this time, then the history of Chongxi’s increase of currency, the founding of Xixia, and the massacre of Nongzhigao in Southwest China will repeat itself again. Zhao Zhen will never allow it.

Contrary to Cao Li's expectations, an army reorganization did not cause any setbacks, but is Cao Li willing to see his plan go to waste?Is Zhao Zhen's disarmament really only laying off 5 people?Please see the following chapters.

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