Father, I really don’t want to be the emperor

"Private soldiers are divided into first-class soldiers, second-class soldiers, and third-class soldiers!"

"Then there are privates, divided into five levels!"

"After that, there are lieutenants, divided into second lieutenants, lieutenants, and captains!"

……

Ning Fan made a summary of the design of the military rank system in the past few days and solicited extensive opinions.

Now attending the meeting were not only Ning Fan and Luo Yong, but also the staff of the General Staff Department, as well as the leaders of the Dragon Scale Army.

"Your Highness, do our Dragon Scale Army belong to Dakang's army?"

Luo Yong asked in a low voice.

This was an internal meeting, and it wasn't actually an overstep.

Before Ning Fan could answer the question, Chen Yuanqing on the side sneered: "General Luo, you are my superior, I shouldn't do the wrong thing! But if you want to say this, I will have something to say!"

"I am one of the earliest backbones of the Dragon Scale Army, and was trained by His Highness. I don't care about the great wealth, I am only loyal to Your Highness, and to the people of this world!"

Chen Yuanqing's character was unruly, but Luo Yong was not angry. He just said coldly: "His Royal Highness is now the King of Dakang Qing. If our army just starts from scratch and re-establishes a system, I am afraid that the court will be afraid of it, and even come here with excuses." Punish Your Highness."

Luo Yong's worry is not unreasonable, but Jiangzhou is Ning Fan's private land after all. In addition to a large number of refugees, there are some sparse aborigines here. Jiangzhou now is still a vast barren land. , no one noticed.

Now the government's intention includes Emperor Tian'an. In fact, it is acquiesced that Ning Fan has been kicked out of the circle of Kyoto and has withdrawn from the stage of power competition.

In the minds of these people, Ning Fan was exiled!

Therefore, no one cares about what Ning Fan is doing in Jiangzhou.

"We established a new system to improve combat effectiveness. As for the matters you mentioned about the imperial court, they are not within the scope of consideration."

Ning Fan smiled slightly, and his meaning was very obvious.

Luo Yong gritted his teeth and said: "Everyone here has been trained by His Highness. Whatever His Highness wants to do in the future, you all must follow him! Even if His Highness wants to poke a hole in the sky, everyone will have nothing to say!"

"Yes!"

"Of course!"

……

There were sounds of promise all around, and the eyes looking at Ning Fan were full of expectation.

Since ancient times, a change of dynasty has meant a reshuffle of power and the rise of a large number of emerging nobles.

Those who were able to enter the central camp to accompany Ning Fan in discussions and meetings were all outstanding, carefully selected officers, and no one was a fool.

Luo Yong and Chen Yuanqing spoke insinuatingly and secretly, but everyone understood the same meaning.

That is, the Dragon Scale Army only knows King Qing and does not know Dakang. Even if Ning Fan wants to rebel in the future, this group of people will follow him desperately!

This is unified thinking, and it is also the main topic of Ning Fan's meeting.

If anyone had any doubts, of course they would be kicked out of the circle immediately.

Ning Fan nodded slightly at Luo Yong, showing his approval.

Some things must be done early.

Nowadays, it is the period when the Dragon Scale Army is gradually taking shape. These backbone officers are the trump card that Ning Fan needs to truly hold.

It’s time to unify our thoughts!

"Everyone, with the military rank, everyone will have a basis for judging merits and rewards in the future. Rewards and punishments will be clear, and everything will be done according to the rules! From now on, you no longer have to worry about military merits being taken as your own!"

Ning Fan said to everyone.

Everyone nodded in agreement, but some people raised questions: "Your Highness, what are we fighting for? Are we working hard just for a few taels of silver pension?"

"This is a very good question, and it hits the point!"

Ning Fan was very satisfied with this problem. He smiled and said: "From now on, strict rules must be implemented in the military camp! Subordinates must salute and show respect when meeting their superiors. In this way, as a superior officer, they will gradually develop a sense of honor!"

"The sense of honor is the core of a soldier!"

"Of course, why are we working so hard for? Everyone is confused, right?"

Ning Fan looked at everyone.

Everyone was talking in confusion, with confusion on their faces.

Even Luo Yong and Chen Yuanqing, the two generals, had some doubts in their eyes at this time.

Indeed, they join the army, but why?

For the sake of prosperity? It is a pity that in today's prosperous society, treacherous ministers are in power and the people are in dire straits. The major aristocratic families have already annexed a large amount of land. It is not easy for ordinary people to survive. In times of disaster, selling children and daughters is a normal life.

In this state of desperation for the people, these soldiers, all from ordinary working people, have no idea what they are doing.

Maybe they joined the army just for a meal, but as their military ranks get higher and higher, they really don't know why.

"For the family! For the land beneath your feet!"

"Remember, country is just a nihilistic concept! In this land today, there used to be countless dynasties, and there is no doubt that they have all been lost in the dust of history!"

"Everyone must remember that we are not here to protect this country, but to protect our loved ones, our land, our fellow villagers, our friends, and our relatives!"

Ning Fan said loudly.

Dozens of staff officers and officers were all lost in thought.

They had really never thought about the question Ning Fan raised today, but now that they thought about it carefully, it was really the case.

Ning Fan's words were powerfully impactful and inciting, and they also completely awakened the bloody spirit of these soldiers.

"We are all rough people, and we don't understand some truths. But what His Highness said, it seems that what we Qiu Ba do is quite meaningful!"

Luo Yong scratched his head and smiled.

Then cheerful laughter came from the military camp, and everyone agreed.

At the meeting, Ning Fan also announced the opening of the second phase of the Martial Arts Hall, asking the leaders to broadly select some seed players worthy of cultivation and send them to the Martial Arts Hall for further study after they return.

And once you pass the assessment, you will be directly promoted to lieutenant officer!

When everyone gradually dispersed, a guard came in from outside, knelt on the ground and reported: "Your Highness, General Sun Lu wants to see you!"

"Sun Lu?"

Ning Fan waved his hand: "Let him come in. I want to see how arrogant he is."

When he first met Sun Lu, Ning Fan disliked Sun Lu's arrogance.

The first impression was that he was greatly discounted, and later he simply put Sun Lu aside and refused to use it.

There was a sound of footsteps, the curtain opened, and tall Sun Lu walked in.

Ning Fan was surprised when he saw Sun Lu walking in clearly.

After not seeing him for many days, Sun Lu seemed to have aged a few years, and his arrogance had long since disappeared.

"See Your Highness!"

As soon as he entered, Sun Lu knelt directly on the ground.

Moreover, he was kneeling on his knees with his eyelids drooped, not daring to look at Ning Fan at all.