Whether it's new banknotes or the implementation of a shareholding system, what's most needed behind the scenes is the credibility of the imperial court!
A person cannot stand without integrity!
If the imperial court lacks credibility, it will naturally not be established!
Without the credibility of the imperial court, the new banknotes will certainly not be implemented, and the people will find ways to resist the various policies of the imperial court.
As the saying goes, for every policy from above, there's a countermeasure from below!
That's exactly the point!
Without the credibility of the imperial court, officials and soldiers would encounter all sorts of obstacles when carrying out missions in various places.
Therefore, the imperial court cannot be without credibility!
The establishment of the court's credibility cannot be achieved overnight!
After Li Xin's troops entered the capital and pacified the entire Da Gan Kingdom, he implemented a five-year tax exemption and abolished the poll tax. He also carried out the "punishment of evil gentry and distribution of land" campaign in various provinces and counties, which gradually built up a strong reputation!
Maintaining this reputation is of paramount importance!
If the court's credibility is gradually lost, it will be an irreversible situation!
This is how it is at the end of a dynasty!
Therefore, Li Xin took this very seriously!
However, no matter how much effort is put in, it is impossible to accomplish this by Li Xin alone.
He had to formulate a complete set of strict system standards and make sure that all levels of government and the military strictly implemented them.
In addition, a complete set of strict legal procedures must be established to effectively protect the safety of the people.
Only in this way can the existing credibility of the Great Gan Kingdom be maintained and not damaged!
This is a long and arduous task!
It takes time and effort to build it up step by step!
After listening to the report from Qingyu Trading Company, the end of the year was drawing ever closer.
On the 28th day of the twelfth lunar month, the annual military conference that Li Xin had arranged long ago was held in the Wuying Hall auditorium.
Li Xin attached great importance to this annual military conference!
Although the entire country of Da Gan has now been pacified, sporadic battles still occur between the northern region and the grassland bandits.
However, since the main forces of the grassland bandits were annihilated, the grassland bandits have suffered heavy losses and are now unable to assemble their main forces, so there have been no major battles.
There are no major battles, but the annual military conference will still be held.
Moreover, at this annual military conference, Li Xin had one of the most important topics: reorganization!
With the pacification of the Great Gan Kingdom, the military system needs major changes!
Change the existing organizational structure!
Change the existing weapons and equipment!
It could even change some of our current combat methods and approaches!
At this moment, the Wuying Hall was filled with people.
Preparations for this annual military conference began well in advance, so the commanders and deputy commanders of the troops stationed in various regions, and even some division commanders of the main combat units, all returned to the capital.
The chiefs of staff of all the armies have also returned.
Inside the Wuying Hall, there was a huge, orderly crowd, unlike anything seen since the founding of the Dongning Army.
At nine o'clock in the morning, Li Xin, Zhao Bingzhang, Wei Dahai, Zhang Jingzhi and others entered the Wuying Hall.
"Greetings, Your Majesty!"
Upon seeing Li Xin's arrival, everyone stood up, stood at attention, and saluted him.
The voice was loud and clear, echoing throughout the Wuying Hall.
"good!"
Li Xin nodded slightly, gesturing for everyone to sit down.
Inside the main hall, it was warm as spring, quite unlike the frigid weather outside.
Looking at the people in front of him, Li Xin smiled and said, "How are you all doing? Are you settling in well in the capital?"
"His Majesty,"
Wei Jun, the most senior commander of the Divine Might Army, spoke first: "The capital is much better than Dongning. It's prosperous! And it's warmer than Dongning too!"
"We're freezing to death, how can you say it's warm?"
Lingnan Army Commander Yuan Weiwen said with a smile, "Commander Wei, you haven't been to Lingnan. Right now, all you need in Lingnan is a light jacket! Just half a month ago, you could even wear short sleeves!"
"Yeah?"
Wei Jun's eyes widened as he asked, "Is it really this hot in Lingnan?"
For these generals who had always lived in the north, such a thing was naturally unbelievable.
"Hahaha, it must be true!"
Yuan Weiwen smiled and nodded, saying, "Commander Wei, you should take some time to visit the South!"
"Definitely, definitely."
Wei Jun nodded repeatedly.
Seeing these people chatting and laughing, Li Xin also smiled and said, "Our Great Gan Kingdom is vast, stretching tens of thousands of miles from north to south. It's not impossible for people to spend the winter in the north and the summer in the south!"
"When I have the chance, I will also go to the south to have a look!"
After exchanging pleasantries for a while, Li Xin got straight to the point, looking at everyone in front of him and saying, "Gentlemen, do you know what topics we're going to discuss at today's annual military conference?"
Upon hearing this, everyone fell silent and stared at Li Xin.
They all knew that something important was about to happen.
"This annual military conference,"
Li Xin began by saying, "There are two main topics: first, to summarize the past, and second, to look to the future!"
"The past year, and more importantly, the past few years since our formation in Dongning, needs to be carefully reviewed and summarized to learn from our experiences and lessons!"
"We have also achieved tremendous results in the past few years!"
"Entering the capital and pacifying the entire Da Gan Kingdom would be the greatest achievement!"
"In addition, we thwarted several attacks by grassland bandits and thwarted a stab in the back by Silla. These are all achievements of our army!"
"Very fruitful!"
"I'm sure every one of you generals here is well aware of this!"
As he spoke, Li Xin looked at Zhao Bingzhang and said, "Mr. Zhao, you will now read out the agenda for the annual military conference."
"Yes, Your Majesty!"
Zhao Bingzhang nodded, turned to look at everyone present, and said, "Gentlemen, this annual military conference has a lot of main agenda items, and the time is tentatively set for two and a half days. If that's not enough, we will extend it!"
"This annual military conference is of paramount importance, which is why His Majesty has chosen to convene all generals back to the capital at the end of the year."
"Now, I announce the agenda for the annual military conference."
"The first item on the agenda is to play the military anthem!"
"Everyone stand up!"
As soon as Zhao Bingzhang finished speaking, everyone in the Wuying Hall stood up and stood at attention.
At the same time, the band next to them began to play military songs.
"Smoke rises, the land stretches northward, dragon banners unfurl, horses neigh, swords flash like frost..."
"Horses hoofbeats go south, people look north, people look north, the grass is green and yellow, dust flies..."
"I am willing to defend our land and expand our territory; a glorious empire should have people from all directions come to pay their respects..."
The loud and clear military songs resounded throughout the Wuying Hall.
This song was also found by Li Xin from later generations and used as a military song!
The content is suitable, and the melody is breathtaking!
It is naturally the best choice as a military song!
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