Hongwu Survival Guide

Chapter 329 The Problem of the Military Academy

On the original timeline, it was not until the 20th year of Hongwu that Daming brought the Northeast into its territory.

This time, no matter whether it is Zhu Yuan or Lao Zhu, after knowing the history of the past, of course they all hope to go earlier so that they can have more management arrangements there.

But not now.

Continuous battles, and in recent years, Daming has not been considered smooth, so the national strength cannot support immediate expansion to the northeast.

Xu Da personally guards the north, and the focus of his troops is outside the Great Wall for the time being. The goal is to prevent the scattered tribes in Mobei from reuniting.

Although there is still a way to recruit, the problem is that if you want to recruit without bloodshed, you need to pay a high price, and even confer a few princes with different surnames.

This is the hidden danger.

Just like in the past, when it comes to Yunnan, Lao Zhu also thought about not fighting without bloodshed. In the seventh year of Hongwu, he once promised that the Duan family in Yunnan could be granted the title of "King of Yunnan" as long as they were willing to surrender.

Duan did not agree.

Then, in the 14th year of Hongwu, the Ming army entered Yunnan, and the Duan clan of Dali, which had been established in the Song and Yuan Dynasties, began to rise in the Tang Dynasty. After this encounter, it finally disappeared in the long river of history.

This thing is inspiring.

First: Speak well, but usually no one listens. Human nature lies in a "toast but not to eat fine wine".

Second: The things that are actually laid down are your own.Temporary appeasement seems to have a nominal obedience, but it will bring more follow-up problems. In the end, there is a high probability that there will be another battle.Not to mention laboring the people and wasting money, it may also bring variables to the dynasty.

That's why, in Gansu, which is currently in operation, Zhu Yuan suggested that it's better to 'kill chickens to scare monkeys' and make a move.

As for the Northeast...

Still those three words: don't rush.

In the study room of the East Pavilion, the grandparents and grandchildren were silent for a moment, and Lao Zhu had obviously made up his mind, suppressing his impatience and saying, "When Wenzao comes back, ask carefully, and then talk about the follow-up."

Zhu Yuan nodded, and said again: "If the Northeast can be fought like Mobei, it would be good."

"If that's the case, it's naturally the best," Lao Zhu nodded. He didn't react too much to Zhu Yuan's proposal. He obviously thought about it, and then picked up the black soil in the red sandalwood box: "This thing was originally brought back a It’s a pity that only this handful is left.”

Zhu Yuan had read in Wenzao's letter just now that a cart full of black soil had to be given up because of being hunted down, and he only had time to grab a handful and bring it back. It’s the same, if you look at it now, if you really want to develop it, you still have to wait until we really get there.”

Old Zhu twisted some carefully with his fingertips, and smelled it through his nose, and said with emotion: "It looks like a good thing, and it takes hundreds of years to grow an inch. Yuaner, why can't this Central Plains grow?" or, is there any way to artificially brew some black earth?"

"Ancestor, this problem is too complicated. There are too many external conditions involved, such as climate, water source, terrain, etc. The most important thing is time. According to previous calculations... the black soil grows one inch, and the Central Plains may be changed. Once upon a time, this is not something human can do." Zhu Yuan smiled and shook his head: "In addition, the ancestors don't have to be too obsessed with this black soil, that land is just a better foundation, just like the coastal fishing grounds, which have not been greatly developed for hundreds of millions of years , At the beginning, the fishing harvest was naturally rich. However, when the new era comes, through more scientific and reasonable planting methods, no matter whether it is yellow or black, any land can get a very rich harvest."

Lao Zhu nodded, still very preciously put away the box of black soil, and said: "You said that, I remembered that last year's bird droppings, Hu Weiyong also came to the memorial a few years ago, and specifically mentioned that the bird droppings were added. In the field, the rice is growing quite well. This is thousands of miles away, but it’s just a talk. Since you brought up the matter and it’s spring, you’d better pick a nearby field and try it out.”

"Don't worry, Ancestor, Yuan'er will always remember."

The farming pattern around Jinling is usually two crops a year, sowing in February, harvesting early rice in May, planting a crop of late rice, and harvesting the second time in September.

Therefore, in order to conduct guano experiments here, it is necessary to select experimental fields in the near future and fertilize the land in advance.

The grandparents and grandchildren talked about some things before getting up and going to the meeting room next door.

Chang Yuchun, Deng Yu and others have arrived.

In addition to the two generals, as well as Tu Xiao, there is also Chen Credit, the first commander of the new Jinyiwei who has officially changed from the Gongwei Division to the Jinyiwei.

Zhu Yuan understood that it should be about the establishment of intelligence majors in military universities.

Lao Zhu was very concerned about this.

In addition, I also remembered Zheng Xun who was noticed by Lao Zhu in the imperial examination last year with a piece of martial arts and personally sealed the five-rank thousand households. Today is not qualified to sit here.

After saluting, everyone sat down.

With the prime minister on the left absent, Zhu Yuan was in the first position on the left, facing Chang Yuchun.

Daming regards the left as the most respected. This means that Zhu Yuan is higher than Chang Yuchun. However, everyone present has no opinion. After all, besides Cong Yipin Zhongshu Pingzhang, Zhu Yuan has another Royal status.

Even if it is an adopted royal family, it is still a royal family.

According to the ethical guidelines of this era, if we talk about it in detail, Zhu Yuan and Chang Yuchun, in fact, one is a 'master' and the other is a 'servant'.

The meeting begins.

First, Deng Yu, who was in charge of the preparations before, briefly introduced the work results during this period.

The main reason is that the site selection of the Jinling Military University campus in the north of Hongshan Mountain has been successfully leveled out years ago. Zhu Yuan, Lao Zhu, Chang Yuchun and others went to see this point a few days ago.

The next step is to build the school building.

Chang Yuchun hopes to get it done within three months, which requires many craftsmen. Fortunately, with the arrival of most craftsmen, even if only half of them are left in Jinling, the other half is sent to Taiping. There is no shortage, not to mention that Lao Zhu also said two days ago that leisure soldiers can be used to participate in labor.

So three months is enough.

After this question, is the specific enrollment.

This is worth saying.

According to Chang Yuchun and Deng Yu's ideas, of course it is to recruit only the nobles' children as much as possible.

It is understandable to think so.

However, if this is the case, it would be meaningless to run this school. It would still be hereditary according to the old Ming military system. Still a hundred households, ordinary military households... There is a high probability that they will always be ordinary military households.

The problem is that Zhu Yuan discussed with Lao Zhu in private that one of the main purposes of establishing Jinling Military University is to get rid of the possible hereditary disadvantages of military positions, and to avoid the long-term monopoly of military positions by noble families through continuous training of officers at all levels.

I had thought about it in advance, so after other people said it briefly, Zhu Yuan said: "I think, first of all, the military university should be divided into two parts, similar to the medical university, one part is affiliated schools, divided into two primary and secondary schools. stage, the other part is the main university. The former mainly recruits the children of generals from the capital. It’s not forced. However, those whose fathers were in the army and want to enter affiliated schools must be given priority.”

Everyone, put your heads off your belts and accompany Lao Zhu to conquer the world. It is necessary to give some preferential treatment.

When Zhu Yuan said that, both Chang Yuchun and Deng Yu nodded, and Chang Yuchun still praised the venue and said directly: "When this affiliated school is opened, the three boys in my family will go to study directly."

When Lao Chang said these words, he faintly gritted his teeth.

This is very interesting.

Zhu Yuan thought for a while and probably understood.

like ever...

Chang Yuchun died young, and the eldest son Chang Mao won the title of Zheng Guogong. However, Chang Mao was a standard dude.

The official history records that Chang Mao was stripped of his title and relegated to Guangxi because he almost disturbed Huang Fengsheng's surrender to the Northeast Naha Branch. A boy who inherited his father's title at the age of 14 has basically done all the evil things that can be imagined by a top dandy, so that, as Chang Mao's father-in-law, Feng Sheng taught his son-in-law more than once, hoping that Chang Mao Be serious.

Pity it didn't work.

Chang Mao not only refused to listen to Feng Sheng's earnest words, but also publicly contradicted his father-in-law, so that after the incident in Hongwu 20 years ago, the Weng and his son-in-law almost turned against each other.

What kind of person is Feng Sheng?

In the Hongwu Dynasty, the kind that almost passed the test, although it was eventually given to death, the family was preserved and passed on for hundreds of years.

Look at Chang Mao again.

Can't say.

Even, from another angle, it can be seen that Chang Mao is despised by others.

When Zhu Biao was still there, Sapphire took the lead, and after 20 years in Hongwu, she became the No. [-] martial artist. She was also the prince's natal family, and she should have been closer.

My brother-in-law doesn't recognize you anymore!
Of course, there may be other reasons for this.

Chang Mao...is a bastard.

After Chang Mao was demoted, in the 21st year of Hongwu, Chang Yuchun's second son, Chang Sheng, was named the founder of the country.

Chang Sheng and Chang Sen, the third son of the Chang family, were a bit unclear about whether they were the first wife or the concubine.

It didn't matter then.

Because, a certain pillar of the Chang family, the Crown Princess Chang, died of dystocia in the 11th year of Hongwu, and failed to leave the eldest son.Therefore, Chang Sheng was awarded the title... There is a high probability that Lao Zhu himself thought of Chang Yuchun and gave it to him.

Although he won a founding father, Chang Sheng did not have any special performance after he was promoted, and his later ending was even more unclear. Some said he died in the Lanyu case, and some said he died in the Jingnan battle.

Inferred according to normal historical logic, the high probability is the former.

After all, Lanyu has fallen, and Jianwen is not born of Chang Yuchun's daughter, Chang's. She has no blood relationship with Chang's, and the rest of the Chang's family are gone. It is simply an unstable factor to keep a founding father.It is of course best to remove it in advance.

In short, compared to Xu Da's family, Chang Yuchun's fierce generals and descendants are all typical tiger fathers and dog sons.

The current meeting room.

Lao Chang's reaction of wanting to beat up his sons can also be seen.

Zhu Yuan could even imagine certain scenes.

After many years of fighting, Chang Yuchun returned home and found that his sons had already shown signs of being playful.As an outstanding person in the world, even though Chang Yuchun has never read any books, it is impossible for him not to understand the importance of children's education.

Then, it is easy to imagine what to do next.

Zhu Yuan also didn't want to see Chang Yuchun end up like a "tiger father and dog son", but after listening to Chang's chanting, he couldn't help but said with a smile: "General, although it is an affiliated school, it is also an affiliated school of the Military University. The school is different from others, as long as you enter this school, you will receive military education, so don't feel bad about it."

"How could I... As the saying goes, what, the teaching is not strict, the teacher is lazy, hey, as the principal, I am both a 'father' and a 'teacher', and I will definitely teach them well," said Lao Chang. The gnashing of teeth became more obvious, and then he realized that he had lost his composure, turned to Lao Zhu, and took the initiative to explain: "My lord, don't blame me, really, when I came back this time, I found that the mother-in-law neglected to discipline the dog in the family, and she indulged to the point of failure."

Suddenly, Lao Zhu also smiled: "It's just right, you... also do your best as a father. Heh, speaking of teaching children, if you have any doubts, you can also ask Yuaner for advice. Don't think he is too young to think about it." But, I have to listen to him."

Chang Yuchun nodded, and turned his head to look at it briskly: "I want to ask Pingzhang for advice."

Zhu Yuan said modestly: "Don't dare to be, let's discuss together, discuss together."

Chang Yuchun laughed, teasingly, and said, "Pingzhang's age...it's time to say kiss."

Zhu Yuan: "..."

Which pot is not opened and which pot is lifted.

Sure enough, as soon as Lao Zhu heard it, his smiling face disappeared: "Don't mention it, this kid... has a different idea, so I'll let him see what he can do."

Zhu Yuan: "..."

Just know.

Although he reluctantly agreed on the surface, Lao Zhu still did not approve of his choice in his heart.

No wonder it's recognized.

Anyway, parents are like this, Zhu Yuan's response is to act as if he didn't hear.

When His Majesty said this, everyone had some vague guesses, but they didn't ask anything ignorantly.

Zhu Yuan took the initiative to open the question: "After the affiliated primary school, there is the university part. Let's not talk about the long-term. In the future, we will continue to adjust according to the future reform of the Ming military system. In the short term, I think that outstanding young generals should be selected from the army for training. Probably That is... similar to last year's imperial examination, under 30 years old, with military merits, and good potential. However, um... After all these years of fighting, in the first few years, you should relax a bit, as long as you are a good enough general, Over 30 years old, no problem."

After Zhu Yuan finished speaking, Chang Yuchun immediately answered again: "Pingzhang, I'm afraid this is impossible."

Zhu Yuan looked over.

Chang Yuchun took a look at his master above, and then continued: "According to my usual thinking, this university should only be admitted to those who are educated. Just like myself, I don't know a lot of big characters. If it wasn't for ...Even if I managed to become the principal of this military university, I would still feel ashamed and panicked. Heh, I can barely read and write. In other words, if you talk about learning, it will only be worse than me, how can these people... come to the university to study?"

Zhu Yuan listened patiently to Chang Yuchun's words, and shook his head directly: "General, that's why you should go to university."

Deng Yu also spoke at this time, with a similar attitude to Chang Yuchun: "Pingzhang, those soldiers, it's fine to let them hold a knife, but if you let them hold a pen, I'm afraid it will be more uncomfortable than killing them. Besides, How can they learn military strategy if they don’t know how to read and enter this university, or they are not as good as the ignorant children in the affiliated school?”

Old Zhu saw that the attitude of the two subordinates was the same. He came from the bottom step by step, and he understood the details of the army.However, at this time, of course, he said to his precious 23rd grandson, "Yuchun, Youde, don't worry, listen to Yuan'er first."

Zhu Yuan glanced gratefully, then turned to the two people on the opposite side, and said, "General, Deng Yushi, first of all, let's make one thing clear. The fundamental purpose of establishing Jinling Military University is to promote the Ming army. To be more specific, it is the transformation of the Ming army from the era of cold weapons to the era of hot weapons under the background of the transformation from the agricultural era to the industrial era. Different eras have different requirements for soldiers. In the era of cold weapons, everyone can serve as a soldier as long as they can lift a knife. However, in the era of hot weapons in the future, even ordinary soldiers need to master certain military skills, let alone high-level generals. Therefore, it is necessary to open special military academies It is necessary to train military generals for the new era."

Through various channels, both Chang Yuchun and Deng Yu probably knew about the relationship between the agricultural age and the industrial age, and, closely related to the military, some concepts of cold weapons and hot weapons.Although he is still not familiar with it, there is no need for Zhu Yuan to explain it further.

Both of them understood Zhu Yuan's words, so they nodded together.

Zhu Yuan continued: "Secondly, of course I know that it is better to directly select educated people who have studied to enter the school. However, selecting students from the army is actually a kind of reward. You have fought for so many years, and Ming also After the founding of the country, there will be various rewards in the future, but on this basis, I also hope that some people can go one step further by accepting the education of military universities, and reach another level in the future. Moreover, on the one hand, such learning opportunities, Compared to my million-dollar army in Ming Dynasty, it is not much, so it is very precious, not anyone who wants to come here. Even if you are selected, if you don’t work hard enough in the future, you will be dismissed at any time. On the other hand, because the opportunity is precious , and there will be no reluctance. The generals are willing to enter the school, and they can only enter the school after passing the screening. If they feel that they are really incapable, no one will force them to go to school."

At this point, Zhu Yuan paused, and then continued: "Finally, regarding the basics, it's okay even if you don't know a single word. Because the first thing military universities look at is their military ability. The ability to kill the enemy and command soldiers is the foundation that the students of military universities should have, not just a few words like a child. Of course, if you don't have a little bit of cultural foundation, you will not be able to enter the university. We must work harder, but those who can go to the army are all good men, and they are not afraid of life and death. Would they still be afraid of reading and practicing calligraphy? You know, as long as they can graduate, they will be the military backbone of our Ming army in the future, and even the next generation. For a generation of top generals with such a future, what is the point of suffering for a few years?"

After Zhu Yuan finished speaking, the conference room was silent for a while.

mainly……

Zhu Yuan's words were too straightforward.

For example, one of them, 'the next generation's top general', will come out of this military university. Then, it is very likely that in the future... the leaders in the army will no longer be the traditional noble children.

This inevitably makes people feel a little uncomfortable.

However, what Zhu Yuan said was also reasonable, and Chang Yuchun and Deng Yu found themselves unable to refute.

If they disagreed and the matter spread, it would offend all the low-level generals in the Ming army.What's more, from the bottom of their hearts, neither of them can do this kind of thing to the soldiers who fought together.

Therefore, the future problem is actually very simple.

If you want to maintain the status of the nobles in the army, then you must drive your own children to enter this military university, and you must learn from it.

Lao Zhu smiled and listened to his precious 23rd generation grandson finish the matter, then glanced at his two beloved generals, waited for them to digest for a while, and then said: "Yuchun, Youde, Yuan'er's words, you two think how?"

how is it?

My lord asked, even if there were some other thoughts in my heart, the two generals nodded in approval.

It doesn't work if you don't approve it.

Old Zhu then turned to Zhu Yuan: "Since that's the case, let's go ahead and talk about how to screen students, and... that Jinling University, that series of majors, this military university should also have it, talk about it."

(End of this chapter)