back to ancient times to be emperor

Chapter 32
In the early morning of the next day, amidst the sound of the morning bell, hundreds of officials gathered in the Daqing Palace.Well-informed officials have already learned about the invasion of the Khitan army of [-] a few days ago, and they have been talking about it.

Just when the voices of people were buzzing, with a shout from Xiao Huangmen: "The emperor is here!" The discussion became quieter.After Lu Chengqi sat down on the dragon chair, Qin Yikang, Minister of the Ministry of War, came out more and more, and said in a heavy tone: "Your Majesty, Khitan raised a hundred thousand troops to invade our frontiers. I would like to ask Your Majesty to issue an order to mobilize the army to fight head-on. .”

Lu Chengqi glanced at this talented old man who was as naughty as a loach, and said in his heart: "You have become a good old fritter, and you are playing a strategy of retreating into advance. I really don't know? Supervision Department You have submitted a report to me a long time ago, you old fritter, you are obviously an elite soldier, but secretly you are planting your confidants. Hmph, if I don’t cure you, think I’m really blind and deaf?”

There were no waves on Lu Chengqi's calm face, and a sense of coercion was revealed in his faint tone: "Since Qin Qing said that he would send troops, I would like to ask, I want Qin Qing to send the frontier army, the imperial army, and the Xiang army, who are disabled , those who are over 35 years old but have not been promoted to a small school are excluded from the army, how is Qin Qing's integration?"

Qin Yikang went to Dianmao on weekdays, just passing by, how could he do anything seriously?When asked by Lu Chengqi, he was dumbfounded and pretended not to know.

Lu Chengqi sneered, and said, "*****, according to the law of Da Shun, how should we deal with it?"

Immediately someone from Yushitai in the palace replied: "I will be dismissed immediately, and I will never be hired!"

Lu Chengqi yelled angrily: "Soldiers are a great tool for the country! If you can't defend your home and country, what's the use of soldiers? What's the use of an army? The Supervision Department reported to me that there are old and weak in the frontier army, Xiang army, and imperial army. I am already magnanimous about the sick and disabled, why do you still neglect my will so lightly?"

Qin Yikang was so frightened that he lay down on the ground, with cold sweat pouring out of his back, and argued: "Your Majesty, it is because there are so many troops that the veterans are too late to investigate!"

Lu Chengqi laughed back angrily, and said: "In this case, you are reasonable. Anyway, I will transfer the information from the Supervision Department to you, and see if you can organize the army within two days!"

Qin Yikang said tremblingly, "Your Majesty, are two days too short?"

Lu Chengqi sneered: "If two days are less, how about one day?"

Qin Yikang was overwhelmed by Lu Chengqi, smiled bitterly, and said: "In two days, the old minister will definitely reorganize the army within two days. Your Majesty is invited to come and check."

Originally, he thought it was just a polite remark, but he didn't expect Lu Chengqi to take it seriously: "Well, I will go to the Forbidden Army Camp on the third day. If there is still a veteran who has not retired, you can retire!"

Qin Yikang didn't dare to play tricks any more, and complied obediently.Lu Chengqi said loudly: "The Khitans are not the only ones who are enemies of our court. If we drive away a Khitan, maybe the Jurchen will come tomorrow, and the Shiwei, the Five Kingdoms, and nomads will come the next day. How can we drive them away? A strong and powerful army, the people of Dashun, who do you rely on for protection? Do you rely on you, a group of literati who have no power to restrain chickens? As the saying goes, people who are not of my race must have different hearts. Where are the wolves on the grassland? Can reason with people! Jackals are coming, and the only way to stop them is to kill them with spears and swords."

When Lu Chengqi said this, many civil officials were ashamed, but no one dared to refute.Lu Chengqi said again: "I know that you are afraid that warriors will rob you of your position. I can tell you clearly that it is impossible to separate civil and military families! From today onwards, civil officials must practice martial arts, and military officials must recite essays. If we compare civil and military Which of the two legs of a man is missing, do you think it is good?"

As soon as Lu Chengqi's words came out, there was an uproar immediately, and all civil and military officials were stunned.Lu Chengqi felt a little complacent in his heart, and continued: "Civilian officials don't know martial arts, and they will set the wrong strategic goals; military commanders don't know literature, and they will go against political will. I don't want to see this kind of scene, I want to see talents who are both civil and military. Even if civil servants have a rough understanding of military affairs, and military generals Wen Tao has a little understanding, it doesn't matter!"

Xu Chongguang stepped forward and said: "Your Majesty, like an old minister, his muscles and bones are old, how can he practice martial arts?"

Lu Chengqi smiled and said: "Xu Qing, you guys are on the edge of your horns. Don't you see, back then, Marquis Wu Yufan retreated thousands of troops. How difficult is it for civilian officials to know soldiers? It is not necessary for everyone to practice martial arts, as long as they understand military strategies. However, like Xu Qing is about the same age, so he really needs to exercise regularly to keep his body healthy. I know that during the Three Kingdoms period, Hua Tuo passed down a technique called "Five Animals Play", which can stretch the muscles and bones and prolong life. I have ordered the Supervision Department to pay attention to people who know this technique, If you learn this technique, Xu Qing will be able to assist me for another 20 years!"

Xu Chongguang and other veterans were so moved that they burst into tears. At this moment, a second-rank military general said, "Your Majesty, how should the last general practice writing?"

Lu Chengqi smiled and said, "As long as you can read and write, that's fine."

As a result, all civil and military officials lost their temper and admitted that Lu Chengqi was right.Lu Chengqi breathed a sigh of relief in his heart: "The Dashun Dynasty ruled the country with literature, which led to inner weakness. I was really afraid that they would oppose it. Fortunately, I finally passed this hurdle. In order to arouse the blood of the nation, I will work hard enough." .”

When Lu Chengqi was about to announce his next court, he suddenly thought of something, and suddenly said loudly: "There is a dynasty, who does not proclaim himself a minister, does not pay tribute, does not cede land, does not pay compensation, does not make peace, and offends China. punish!"

Lu Chengqi's cry immediately aroused the enthusiasm of all the civil and military officials, and said loudly: "No vassal, no tribute, no land, no compensation, no kinship, whoever offends China will be punished even if it is far away!"

Only Qin Yikang and other old fritters watched coldly, with complicated expressions, not knowing what they were thinking.

After the early court, the mansion newspaper recording the early court’s deliberations was printed soon. The slogan "No vassals, no tribute, no cede land, no compensation, no kinship, whoever offends China will be punished no matter how far away" resounded throughout Overwhelmed the land of China.Lu Chengqi seems to have seen that a sleeping giant has slowly opened its eyes...

Three days later, accompanied by Di Qing, Xu Jingchun and others, Lu Chengqi formally went to the Forbidden Army camp and started the military parade.

Watching the imperial army changing formation, from wild goose formation to long snake formation, to fish scale formation, mandarin duck formation, etc., Lu Chengqi remained silent.After the training of the forbidden army was over, Lu Chengqi said loudly: "Is this my forbidden army? Why are they all like a group of soft-legged shrimps, without any strength?"

The forbidden army under the stands started to stir up. As a soldier, even a soldier in the weakest army would be irritated after hearing this sentence.Fortunately, the imperial army knew that the emperor was in the stands, so they might have bombed the camp long ago.Di Qing stood aside, also sweating.

Lu Chengqi went on to say: "I have seen your drills, and I can use four words to describe it: I don't know what it means! As an imperial army, do you look like an imperial army? If you are brought to the battlefield at this time to fight the Khitan people, I'm sure , you will be crushed! In the final analysis, you don’t practice on weekdays, you are just cramming!”

In the imperial army, there was silence for a while, and a lieutenant general said: "Your Majesty, you are wrong! We have drills, but we don't even have enough food to eat, and the military pay is not enough, brothers are like this!"

Lu Chengqi's eyes lit up, and he said, "What's your name?"

The assistant general replied: "The last general Wang Shao!"

After hearing this, Lu Chengqi was shocked, Wang Shao!This is a famous general of the Song Dynasty in history, resourceful and resourceful.History has not recorded in detail about his military strength, because he is a handsome man, and it is easy for him to lead an army.Just now speaking for the imperial army, I can already see that he has a strong military spirit. If such a talent is not caught, it will be Lu Chengqi's fault!

After Lu Chengqi calmed down, he said: "General Wang Shao, I can assure you that from today onwards, you will have enough food and enough military pay!"

Wang Shao said calmly, "Your Majesty is serious?"

Lu Chengqi said: "You are not joking! However, if the imperial army still looks like this, you, Wang Shao, are guilty of deceiving the emperor!"

Wang Shao said calmly: "The last general is willing to be punished!"

Lu Chengqi praised: "You are so courageous, then I will directly appoint you as the commander of the forbidden army, and train the one hundred thousand forbidden army for me. If I see your achievements within half a year, do you dare to issue a military order?"

Wang Shao resolutely said: "Why don't you dare?" In fact, he also understood that this was Lu Chengqi's aggressive method, but he was already on the verge of riding a tiger, not to mention this was what he was looking forward to, why did he refuse?
Lu Chengqi laughed loudly: "If the Forbidden Army can be reborn, I will definitely use you again!"

Di Qing also looked at Wang Shao's young face with appreciative eyes, as if seeing himself back then.He couldn't help but sigh, but Lu Chengqi knew what he was thinking: "Don't be discouraged, Di Qing, the military academy still needs your management, and the future of Dashun Dynasty's army is under your control!"

The monarchs and ministers looked at each other and smiled, and they knew each other's thoughts well, and they were all happy to find a handsome talent.

(End of this chapter)