Ming Empire

Chapter 289 The Grand Plan
Cao Yue also asked Sun Chuanting to first talk about what happened in Nanjing during the period when he led the army to the Northern Expedition, and how the officials in the court behaved.In fact, Cao Yue already knew about these things from other sources, but many things from Sun Chuanting's mouth represented different meanings.And there are some things that the people of Jinyiwei can't find out, especially the disputes in the court and the behavior of officials.

Sun Chuanting is now the chief assistant, and no one can deny the authority represented by this position, and Cao Yue also chose to believe what Sun Chuanting said, his evaluation of various characters, and his statement on some things.Nothing surprised Cao Yue, there was no overt fight among the ministers in the court, no one fought with Sun Chuanting, and no one who expressed dissatisfaction with Cao Yue appeared.

"Old man Sun, the current Ming court is united and harmonious. I really don't understand why there was such a mess in the court during the late emperor's time!" After hearing what Sun Chuanting said, Cao Yue laughed and joked: "Could it be that the ministers in the court at that time had a more distinct personality and a more blatant fight for interests?"

"It's kind of like that, but it's not entirely true," Sun Chuanting said with a chuckle, "The most important point is that those who have the confidence to fight for power have lost everything with the fall of Beijing. These officials in Nanjing originally lost power. They don’t want to lose easily. What’s more, they are all crushed by you, and no one dares to fight with you, which is why there is such a harmonious phenomenon.”

"Government grows out of the barrel of a gun. This is a wise saying," Cao Yue said with a mockery. "In fact, we all understand one thing. The most important reason is that the army is in our control. If you control the army, you have the right to speak. So the current court Only then will such a situation occur. However, it will not be possible to remain like this in the future. I hope that one day, a set of reasonable systems can change everything. Before there is no reasonable system formulated, before the system is accepted, it is still As it is now, the military and politics are above all else. Otherwise, if civilian officials are in power, the previous messy situation will be restored."

Sun Chuanting glanced at Cao Yue twice, but didn't say anything about it.

Cao Yue ignored it, and changed the topic on his own, "Old man Sun, everything in Da Ming now needs to be changed. Only through reform can Da Ming glow with new vitality and be reborn from the twilight. Let's have a good discussion today. This issue, I'm not interested in getting involved in the struggle for power and profit between the DPRK and China, if there is any disturbance, you just deal with it, don't influence me, don't hinder the implementation of the New Deal."

"Stinky boy, leave all the troubles to me, and you can hide yourself and enjoy the happiness," Sun Chuanting cursed with a smile, and then said: "If you have any new ideas, just tell me and let me see your world The famous hero, what kind of ghost idea did he think of?"

"It's not a ghost idea, it's all ideas that are beneficial to Ming Dynasty." Cao Yue glared at Sun Chuanting dissatisfiedly, and then said seriously: "There are two things that must be done as soon as possible. One is to build more arsenals , let the military industry of Ming Dynasty develop at a higher speed, and produce more and more advanced weapons and ammunition; the second is to open the Royal Military Academy of Ming Dynasty as soon as possible to train more generals for Ming Dynasty. In order to continue to lead the army, you must study military science, and mid- and low-level officers must also be selected from graduates of military academies. Well, I will be the dean of the academy."

The first thing Cao Yue mentioned did not come as a surprise to Sun Chuanting, because it was a matter that Cao Yue repeatedly requested and placed at the national level.Today's Ming Dynasty has invested most of its material and financial resources in the construction of arsenals and the improvement of weapons. It is not surprising that more financial and material resources will be invested in it.

However, Cao Yue said that he wanted to build a military academy, and that he would concurrently serve as the dean. In the future, military officers would be selected from among the graduates of the academy, and middle and senior generals would have to go to the academy to study before continuing to lead the army. Sun Chuanting immediately sniffed out from these words An unusual taste.

Cao Yue wants to completely control the rhythm of the army. If this is the case, then all the troops of Ming Dynasty will become Cao Yue's private army.However, it is already such a pace now, it will be a matter of time before Cao Yue fully controls the army, and opening a military academy is just an extra means.

After listening to Cao Yue explain the nature and function of the military academy, Sun Chuanting did not question anything, but readily agreed to Cao Yue's proposal, expressing that he would prepare to establish the Daming Royal Military Academy as soon as possible to cultivate more military-theory-rich preparations for the army. Officers and senior generals will also study and improve at that time, so as to raise the overall strength of the Ming army to a new level.

"It's fine if you agree," Cao Yue ignored Sun Chuanting's meaningful expression, and continued: "Also, I think we should set up another organization to manage technical personnel, so as to improve my Ming's scientific and technological level as soon as possible. What? You don’t understand science and technology? Old man Sun, are you too outdated? Well, let me use an analogy. For example, the manufacturing technology of new guns and cannons is a level of science and technology, as well as the manufacturing technology of other equipment Promote, you have been in contact with those Westerners, you should understand that the manufacturing technology of Western countries has surpassed that of Ming Dynasty, this is a manifestation of the level of science and technology. Our Ming Dynasty cannot lag behind Westerners, so the level of this aspect must be greatly improved, and the court must Special attention must be paid to it, and more manpower and material resources must be invested in it, and officials at all levels must pay attention to it.”

"What you said makes sense. I agree with your proposal and will definitely support you!" Sun Chuanting also expressed his opinion immediately, and muttered: "You are the only one who has a lot of crooked ways."

"It's not that I have a lot of crooked ways, but that you old man Sun is an old antique, you have never been exposed to these new things, you are out of date," Cao Yue looked at Sun Chuanting with a contemptuous look, "Old man Sun, do you know that the West is already developing Steam technology, and I, Ming Dynasty, will also start research and manufacture in this area. You don’t know what steam technology is? It’s really not wronging you to say that you are old and antique. Let’s just say it briefly, when the teapot is boiled, water vapor can The top of the pot lid is the power of steam. If the power of steam can be used through mechanical conversion, it will open a new era. Old man Sun, have you ever thought that if steam power is used to drive warships, or Vehicles don’t rely on wind power or people, and they run faster, do you think it’s an epoch-making change?”

Sun Chuanting was confused and completely clueless. In the end, he could only sigh, shook his head and said, "Boy, if you tell me these things, I don't understand, and you don't need to tell me. You think you have to do it. Then do it, the old man will definitely support you with all his strength.”

(End of this chapter)