Your Majesty, please resign again

Pang Ji's hard work made Zhang Heng smile bitterly.

However, he had deep respect for Pang Ji. Disarmament was indeed a thankless task, but Pang Ji not only proposed it, but was even willing to go into battle shirtless and risk his own life. He was indeed a minister worthy of admiration.

Originally, since such a minister had such an idea, there was nothing wrong with asking for mercy and letting him go.

But Zhang Heng had his own plans. He just pretended to be young and energetic, just because he wanted to carry out this job.

He wanted to do this next errand, firstly, to break Han Qi's hold on him. As long as there was something to do, and he had the right to do something, he would have power.

Secondly, Han Qi wanted to set a trap for him, and he took advantage of the situation. In the eyes of Zhao Xu and others, it was Han Qi who suppressed the younger generation and was narrow-minded.

Thirdly, Zhang Heng had some ideas about the army.

For Zhang Heng, no matter how he goes in the future, it must be inextricably linked to the army.

Power comes from the barrel of a gun, this saying is not only true for the emperor, but also for the ministers.

A true boss has a noble family behind him, is favored by the emperor, and has supporters in his ranks. These are all indispensable.

Zhang Heng said with a smile: "That's the truth. Fortunately, in the things I did, I never encountered a situation where no one could retreat, so I gained the reputation of being able to do things. I think it's just luck."

Wang Gongchen was also a little angry in his heart, thinking that you, Han Qi, have any grudge against this young man Ju Zheng, why do you keep holding on to him? When he was about to speak, Zhao Zhen preempted him.

Listening to Zhang Heng's narration of these things, they seem ordinary, but it is precisely this ordinaryness that is the true right path.

Therefore, in the Great Song Dynasty, the order of the governors was as follows.

When it came to the Privy Council, a Privy Councilor was established, but because he was afraid of the Privy Councilor's power, he set up a deputy Privy Councilor to check and balance the affairs of the Privy Council. This was not enough to worry about, and a special confidant of the emperor was appointed to direct the affairs of the Privy Council.

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But at this time, Zhang Heng showed his fangs - upgrading the basic generals of the military!

Moreover, Guangnan East Road is in a period of great development, and various state and county government offices also need a large number of government officials to maintain order. These soldiers have been trained, and they will come in handy there.

But now Pang Ji came out to compete with him for this job, which made Zhang Heng a little bit dumbfounded.

Although the three ministers are called the Prime Minister, they are not actually the Prime Minister. Although the Yushi Zhongcheng is in charge of the Yushitai, he is not the Prime Minister. The Prime Minister, the Privy Council Envoy, the Counselor for Political Affairs, and the Deputy Privy Council Envoy, etc.

, none of them are Zaizhi.

Zhao Zhen looked at the rest of the people.

Han Qi and Liang Shi exchanged glances. Liang Shi understood and followed suit: "Yes, Your Majesty, what Academician Zhang said is that it is time to take this opportunity to practice more. You will promote Academician Zhang to Deputy Privy Councilor."

Isn't this position just for Bachelor Zhang to learn more?"

Therefore, I want to arrange for them to go to Guangnan East Road and Guangnan West Road. There are still a lot of undeveloped fields there, and now the industry and commerce on Guangnan East Road are booming. They will definitely get a lot of development opportunities there.

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Zhao Kuangyin himself was wearing a yellow robe, so he was afraid that others would imitate him, so he designed a system based on decentralization of power.

The prime minister is the first person under the emperor, the envoy to the privy council is the second person, the third one is involved in political affairs, and the fourth is the deputy envoy to the privy council.

However, there is no way for the position of Deputy Privy Envoy to go deep into the military.

When Zhang Heng heard this, he felt anxious. How could this be possible?

The same was true for Minghao, who was involved in political affairs. During his tenure as the transfer envoy to Shaanxi, he was famous for building castles and training Qing border troops.

Zhang Heng explained his plan in detail, and Zhao Zhen nodded repeatedly.

Even during the war, the Prime Minister of the Political Hall would preside over the overall situation, but the Privy Council had to accept the leadership of the Political Hall.

Zhang Heng was overjoyed and thought that Privy Han was a good person.

Zhao Zhen was a little worried: "The army is rude, so I'm afraid you'll be in danger if you go there, and the conditions in the army are also bad, so I'm afraid it will be unbearable."

It looks unremarkable, but he worked steadily, step by step, and got things done as if the rain was gentle and silent. It is estimated that the military generals are grateful to Zhang Heng for improving the army.

The Zhengshitang is in charge of civil affairs, but it also intervenes in military affairs.

Zhang Heng nodded and said: "It is impossible to understand the sufferings of the people above the court. Similarly, it is difficult to understand the problems faced by the soldiers when sitting in the public hall. Therefore, I have to go to the army to preside over this disarmament in order to be able to

Truly achieve the goal of disarmament and strengthening the armed forces!"

Zhao Zhen thought of Zhang Heng's resume and couldn't help but laugh: "That's right, you have been on the wild road for a long time, so you must be able to endure hardships.

Zhang Heng heard this and said humbly: "I am just comparing my feelings with others. Any changes will always harm the interests of some people. Therefore, I will always think about these things in advance and try my best to compensate those whose interests are harmed. In this way

Once this happens, no one will object and the matter will be done.”

Zhang Heng was worried about the dissatisfaction of the military, so he also made a compromise and allowed the military to recruit better soldiers according to a certain number to supplement the army. This appeased the military and ensured the smooth progress of disarmament.

Presumably this disarmament is relatively easy for him."

Daily Note Wang Qi smiled bitterly and said: "Your Majesty, this does not comply with the regulations..."

From Pang Ji's point of view, he might not be willing to let Zhang Heng take the blame, but Zhang Heng really wanted to fall into this trap!

Everyone present was basically involved in the military and political affairs. Needless to say, Han Qi was truly world-famous during the Song-Xia War.

But after Pang Ji, the political advisor, was brought up, Han Qi, the top leader of the Privy Council, had no objections.

Chen Zhizhong also participated in formulating war strategies during the Xixia War, and later guarded the border with Xia Song.

Everyone looked sideways.

The Privy Council is in charge of military affairs, but when the Royal Council discusses government affairs, it will also comment on civil affairs.

Therefore, I went there this time with the intention of assisting the generals in selecting and training grassroots generals. Such a bottom-up approach would not arouse the resentment of the military, but could improve the military's combat effectiveness to a certain extent and also improve the military's combat effectiveness.

It can save a lot of military expenses, so the trip is not in vain."

The three yamen set up three positions: the commander of the palace, the commander of the guards, horse and army, and the commander of the infantry guards. They were responsible for commanding the imperial army. These three positions are the "three yamen". You lead the infantry and I lead the cavalry.

, do not interfere with each other, do not dominate each other, and are still decentralized.

Zhao Zhen turned back to look at Zhang Heng, but his expression became very unhappy: "Ju Zheng, what's going on with you today? You've always been a smart kid, why are you so arrogant today? Han Zhigui is trying to trick you.

,can’t you see?”

Zhao Zhen suppressed the anger in his heart and looked at Liang Shi. Liang Shi's heart skipped a beat.

Wang Gongchen stared at Zhang Heng fiercely, waved his sleeves and left.

On the other hand, it is to weaken the control of the generals over the army, so as to prevent the generals from overpowering the army and avoiding corruption in the army. This is the most critical measure to improve combat effectiveness!

Zhao Zhen was shocked: "You want to carry out military reforms?"

Zhang Heng had a determined look on his face: "Guan, Pang Shenzheng is right, but this matter must be done. I once heard a teacher say that the border army has indeed accumulated too many shortcomings, and it has reached a point where it can no longer be done without correcting them.

, The reason why I asked you to be here is because I want to take advantage of this disarmament opportunity to see if there is any chance of change!"

When he saw Zhao Zhen's face darken, he immediately said: "...Yes, I just need to go further away."

Zhao Zhen said softly: "Since Ju Zheng entered the WTO, he has never been in charge of military affairs. I'm afraid it's not appropriate to rashly ask him to disarm. I'd better choose someone else to do it."

Han Qi and Zhao Zhen cupped their hands, then turned around and left gracefully.

Zhao Zhen also knew that his words were difficult to answer, so he waved his hand and said: "Okay, as long as you have the records, but what do you mean, do you still have to go to the northwest?"

Therefore, I believe that after laying off a large number of old, disabled, sick and weak soldiers, we can re-recruit young and strong young people into the army. Of course, in order to control costs, we can control the number of recruitments, which can be evaluated and determined at that time.

Zhang Heng smiled and said: "No matter how bad it is, it won't be worse than Guangnan East Road, right?"

He was afraid that the prime minister would monopolize power, so he divided the financial power and military power between the three departments and the Privy Council.

Hearing what Zhang Heng said, Zhao Zhen became somewhat interested: "Then tell me, what can you do if you go to disarmament?"

Zhang Heng didn't know how to answer this and could only laugh.

How tyrannical the Song army was during the time of Emperor Taizu and Emperor Taizong. If today's army could be restored to that of Emperor Taizu and Emperor Taizong, it would certainly not be a problem to sweep through Xixia, which had a weak national power. Facing the corrupted Liao army, it would certainly have an advantage."

Han Qi said: "...Your Majesty, Academician Zhang has just come to the Privy Council, and he happens to have nothing to do. Why not let Academician Zhang take charge of this matter.

Zhao Zhen smiled and said: "Don't be humble. I see all the things you do. It's not that those people are easy people, but that you have extraordinary means and always find possibilities among the impossible."

, if it were anyone else, they would be able to show you the brains of a dog."

Pang Ji also emerged from the Song-Xia war.

Zhang Heng said: "I think so. Disarmament is the main purpose here, so finding a way out for the laid-off soldiers in advance is the most important thing. They can support themselves and start a family, so they will not become thieves.

Sure enough, Wang Qi led the people farther away.

Afraid that the generals would support themselves with troops, they divided their power between the Privy Council and the three Yamen. The Privy Council dispatched troops and the Three Yamen controlled the troops.

Zhang Heng's mind was racing rapidly, thinking of ways to snatch this assignment away without appearing too deliberate.

Zhang Heng said with a calm face: "Your Majesty, since Privy Council Han thinks so highly of me, it doesn't matter if I give it a try, just let me go!"

When you reach the position of Prime Minister, you can no longer simply distinguish between civil and military affairs.

Zhao Zhen praised: "Ju Zheng, who taught you these methods of doing things? I have never seen anyone with such ability in the ministers of the DPRK, well, not even your teacher."

At this time, Han Qi answered: "Pang is participating in politics. Even if we want to disarm, it won't be your political hall's turn. After all, this is a matter for our Privy Council..."

Zhang Heng closely followed the main purpose of this disarmament, which was to reduce military expenditures, but he could not reduce it for the sake of reduction, so Zhang Heng arranged a good way out for retired soldiers and solved the biggest problem that the courtiers were worried about.

This is because of the problems involved in the system of the Song Dynasty.

Basically, all the officials in the Cao Department of the Song Dynasty used this method, which is why the official system of the Song Dynasty was so chaotic that it reached the level of "stacked beds and houses".

Zhang Heng hurriedly struck while the iron was hot: "Your Majesty, let me go. It is precisely because I have never been in contact with the military. It is time to take this opportunity to practice. I am relatively safe in doing things. Even if I fail to do this, I will not do it."

As for making things worse."

Zhao Zhen looked at Zhang Heng with admiration, saying that this boy was very capable, which can be seen from this incident.

Zhao Zhen said warmly: "Wang Qing, I want to talk to Ju Zheng."

According to this system, it is impossible for Zhang Heng, the deputy privy envoy, to penetrate deeply into the military, but if he can preside over disarmament, he might have a chance.

Liang Shi once served as the Military Envoy of the Dingguo Army and as the Military Envoy of Yanyan Road. The position of the Military Envoy itself was a military and political leader.

Zhao Zhen frowned and thought to himself, Zhang Juzheng, you are such a smart person in normal times, but Han Qi is clearly trying to trick you, so why are you like a stupid Qing today who can't stand the excitement!

Han Qi chuckled and said: "Your Majesty, since Academician Zhang is so angry, I feel it is not appropriate to attack him, so I'd better let Academician Zhang go."

Zhang Heng's eyes lit up when he heard this.

Okay, Ju Zheng, I will leave it to you this time. I also want to strengthen the country and the army, but due to my status, I cannot go to the army myself. Even if I send someone to go, it is just a scratch, and it will always be of no avail.

Zhang Heng smiled and said: "...disarmament is not only to save military expenses, but to improve combat effectiveness is the main purpose.

Zhang Xueshi has always had outstanding abilities and is particularly good at handling such complex matters. He has done two previous disaster relief operations, developed Quanzhou, developed Guangnan East Road, and presided over the transportation examination class, all of which were completed perfectly.

Zhao Zhen nodded slowly and said: "In that case, let's settle it like this."

As long as they go there, they will be given twenty acres of land, plus settlement allowance and retirement allowance, and the better ones can also enter the yamen. In this way, there is no possibility of becoming thieves.

Zhang Heng quickly waved his hands to deny: "That's not possible. The military system is an ancestral system. Taizu Taizong was wise and powerful. How could the system they established be improved by a dull person like me? I have never thought about it.

Seeing Zhao Zhen care about him so much, Zhang Heng was not moved. But how could he let Zhao Zhen know the purpose of doing this?

Zhao Zhen rubbed his eyes and looked a little tired. He waved to the nearby Dizhu, who came over with a bitter look on his face.

After saying this, Zhao Zhen stood up and said, "That's it for today, oh, Bachelor Zhang, you stay."

Even when Pang Ji said that he would preside over disarmament, Han Qi had no reaction.

Zhao Zhen nodded and said: "It's easy to say, but difficult to do. Some benefits can be compensated, but some benefits cannot be compensated. In the end, it will inevitably be done with real swords and guns. Who can stand up?

In the end, who is the final winner?"

Therefore, with such a good deal, no matter how many cuts I make, no soldiers will object. At this time, it is the generals who will object..."

This was the political practice of the Song Dynasty.

The rest of the people also retreated.

In addition, when my teacher was writing "Martial Classics General Essentials" before, I also dabbled in some of it. Therefore, I have my own understanding of military affairs, that is, the grassroots generals are the key to the combat effectiveness of the army.

Zhang Heng did not explain this in detail, but Zhao Zhen heard it. Zhang Heng will definitely make a major change in the grassroots generals this time. On the one hand, it is to improve the combat effectiveness of the army.

On the contrary, Zhang Heng, since he came into power, has mainly been the governor of the state and the transfer envoy, and has not been involved in military affairs. The deputy privy envoy is the first position he has held that involves military affairs.

Just like this time, disarmament should logically be a matter for the Privy Council, and the Political Hall should not have to talk too much.

On the contrary, I want to do some research in the army to see if there are any things in the army that are not in line with the ancestral system. If it changes with the times, that's it. If it is because of slackness in the army, then it must be picked up again.

You are a person who is good at doing things, so you just have to give it a try. However, if something cannot be done, then withdraw quickly. Taking care of yourself is the most important thing, and I hope you can help me."

"Yes, Your Majesty, I will definitely do my best to accomplish this!"

Zhang Heng nodded vigorously.

Zhao Zhen patted Zhang Heng on the shoulder with appreciation.

The matter was settled. A few days later, the letter jointly signed by the Political Hall and the Privy Council was issued. Zhang Heng was almost ready to go to the northwest to preside over this disarmament.