Chapter 389: Ying Yuan’s imperial mentality!
Finally, after discussion among the ministers, they decided to transfer 100,000 troops from each of the four kings of different surnames to the State of Wu.
If it had happened in the past, the Four Kings would definitely not have agreed to something like this.
After all, who would be willing to hand over the soldiers they have trained with great difficulty to the imperial court for command?
But ever since Ying Yuan gave up his military power with a toast, they had no choice but to refuse even if they wanted to.
After this matter was finalized.
Zhuge Liang, the Minister of Revenue, advised Cao Cao: "Now our Great Qin has so many troops that it ranks first among all the nations."
"However, the organization is chaotic and the dispatch is cumbersome, which is not conducive to daily marching and training. I am thinking, how about reorganizing our Great Qin Army?"
Hearing this, Cao Cao immediately became interested.
He also knew that although the Qin army was large, it also had many factions, which was not conducive to unified warfare.
"You mean, military reform?"
Cao Cao asked curiously.
Zhuge Liang nodded and said, "That's right. Looking at the great powers of all nations, they all started with reforms."
"Your Majesty has already put a lot of effort into improving people's livelihoods. If you can further reform the military, it will surely elevate the strength of our Great Qin to a new level."
Cao Cao asked again: "Then I don't know how to change it?"
Zhuge Liang said bluntly: "First, my Great Qin's army of over two million is too bloated and complicated. The first step I want to take is to reduce the army."
"Old veterans, wounded soldiers who can no longer fight in the battlefield, and idle soldiers will all be laid off."
"Secondly, establish several barracks and fully integrate soldiers from all over the country into them, so that the system is clear and deployment is more convenient."
"Third, abolish all irrelevant training. The soldiers of the Qin Dynasty are born only for fighting."
“…”
He said several in one breath.
Each one can greatly enhance the individual combat capability and the degree of integration in team battles.
Cao Cao thought carefully and wondered if he could really carry out a thorough military reform as Zhuge Liang said.
Then, the soldiers of the Qin Dynasty will show a progress that transcends the times.
Cao Cao said, "Your idea is good, but if we want to reform the military, many things will need to be addressed, and Your Majesty must make the final decision."
Zhuge Liang cupped his hands and said, "With wars and conflicts between nations now frequent, it's better to reform the military sooner rather than later."
Cao Cao nodded and said, "Don't worry. I will report this to Your Majesty. I believe that Your Majesty's opinion will be received soon."
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Half a month later.
In a border town near Jin territory.
Ying Yuan received a letter from Cao Cao, which mainly talked about the military reform proposed by Zhuge Liang.
at the same time.
Prince of Yan Zhu Di and Princess of Yan Xu Miaoyun came together to pay a visit.
Ying Yuan let the two of them into the tent.
Before the two of them could offer their respect, Ying Yuan waved his hand and said:
"No thanks, Zhu Di. Who told you to send the army here?"
The King of Yan stationed his troops here in accordance with the advice of the court officials.
If Ying Yuan had any trouble in Jin, he would lead his army to protect him at the first opportunity.
Zhu Di bowed and said, "Your Majesty, I have brought the army here under the order of the Prime Minister to protect Your Majesty's safety."
Prime Minister? Cao Cao?
Ying Yuan frowned slightly and said, "It seems that the power I gave him is quite great. He can even command you."
During the time when he was not attending court, Cao Cao was indeed given the power to command the army.
However, he thought that the other party would have second thoughts because he held military power.
However, even though he had someone on his hands, he did not dare to harbor any rebellious thoughts, and instead asked someone to protect him.
This made Ying Yuan somewhat helpless.
Zhu Di was shocked and asked quickly, "Your Majesty, are you not aware of this? Didn't Prime Minister Cao inform Your Majesty in advance that I was sending troops?"
He thought Ying Yuan knew.
After all, Cao Cao asked him to send troops using Ying Yuan's tiger talisman.
Of course, that tiger talisman was also given to Cao Cao by Ying Yuan when he asked him to be regent.
"I just didn't expect that he would send you to protect me. Well, none of this matters."
After a pause, Ying Yuan handed Cao Cao's letter to Zhu Di and said:
"Meng De said he wants military reform. What do you think?"
It really doesn't matter. He hopes Cao Cao can take control of the entire country's army.
Then they threatened him to control the princes.
In fact, Cao Cao did all this because he thought he had guessed Ying Yuan's thoughts.
He never dreamed that Ying Yuan actually wanted him to do such a thing!
However, Zhu Di felt that he had a close personal relationship with the prime minister.
If news came out that a provincial governor and the prime minister had a close personal relationship, it often meant impending disaster.
So, Zhu Di decided in his heart that one day, he would completely cut off correspondence and other communications with Cao Cao.
From now on, no matter what Cao Cao said to him, he would report it to Ying Yuan as soon as possible.
After he carefully read the contents of the letter, he looked shocked and said:
"If we carry out military reforms as described in the letter and achieve success, our Great Qin army will become more cohesive, which is a good thing."
"But I'm afraid this military reduction will cause panic among the people. After all, many of those being laid off are veterans of the Great Qin!"
"I am concerned that if the military reforms are too radical, there may be a mutiny."
After hearing what Zhu Di said.
Ying Yuan already had a general idea about this matter.
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