From a warm invitation to a complete denial, Gu Jiu's expression changed very quickly.
Zhuguogong's old face could hardly hold back.
So shameful!
He admitted that he couldn't beat the civil servants in a verbal battle.
I can't even beat the Queen, what a shame!
In fact, Duke Zhuguo did not understand the truth.
Gu Jiu has never lost in verbal battles over the years.
He lost, and it wasn't unfair.
The words that the Queen scolded the generals and him kept echoing in his ears, and he had no power to fight back.
He wiped his face and stopped being so arrogant.
"The Empress is so impressed by me that she appointed me as the first dean of the Military Academy. I am truly flattered."
Gu Jiu chuckled, "I suddenly want to change my mind. Forcing the Duke to do something he doesn't like is too inhumane."
"There was no coercion, no inhumanity, and no dislike." Duke Zhuguo denied it three times in a row, his desire to survive was very strong.
A large-scale delicious scene.
Gu Jiu smiled faintly, "The Duke said before that he was too old and unable to do the job."
"I am a military commander and have always been in good health. I can still help the court, His Majesty, and the Empress with their worries for another ten or twenty years."
Duke Zhuguo is also a ruthless person.
He slapped himself in the face, making a loud bang, without showing any mercy.
All the things I was pretending to be like before, I have to pick them up and swallow them all myself now.
The taste is very sour and refreshing!
It can be said that he is able to bend and stretch!
He is worthy of being a famous general, who can take on responsibilities and let go.
Face and the like are not as important as actual interests.
Scholars run academies, and they are thriving.
The military generals must at least make some noise and not let the civil officials outdo them.
Gu Jiu understood and continued, "So, the Duke is willing to serve as the first dean of the Military Academy?"
"I am willing to serve you, Madam."
"Not forcing it?"
“Never force it!”
"No resentment?"
"Absolutely no resentment. The Queen has given the Northwest Army and the Duke of Lu a way out, and the generals are actually very happy. The Queen and His Majesty are definitely not the kind of people who will burn bridges after crossing them, so everyone is relieved."
"So, before this, did anyone worry that Your Majesty and I would treat the generals like a cunning rabbit, then the running dog would be abandoned?"
"Most of the generals are uneducated. They're all just straight-talking people who say whatever they want. They used to have some complaints, but they've calmed down a lot now."
The large-scale "It's Really Fragrance" scene continues to go on like crazy.
As arrogant and pretentious as the Duke of Zhuguo was before, he is now as humble and submissive.
People, don't pretend to be so careless.
Because you will get slapped in the face!
Even the person who gets slapped in the face is yourself.
Gu Jiu was serious.
In fact, she wanted to laugh, but she was afraid of irritating the Duke of Zhuguo. If the old man got angry and walked away, wouldn't that be more trouble than gain?
She coughed lightly and said seriously, "I am not a petty person. Your Majesty, there is no need to be nervous. The dean of the Military Academy is a third-rank official and will take on the important task of training the middle and lower-level military commanders of the Great Zhou.
Whether the Great Zhou army can produce capable generals who can lead troops in battle in the future, and whether it can pass on the torch, like the civil servants, who can pass on tactical ideas for hundreds or thousands of years, depends on whether the Military Academy can be established.
"I will definitely not let you down and will definitely establish the academy."
"That's excellent! For now, the academy will be under my direct supervision. The Duke will simply report all matters to me. When the time is right, the Military Academy will be transferred to the Ministry of War and under its management. In the future, the Minister of War will also serve as the dean of the Military Academy."
The Duke of Zhuguo took a deep breath and frowned slightly.
He was deeply worried. "Is it appropriate to let the Minister of War also serve as the president of the Military Academy? Wouldn't the Minister of War's authority be..."
Gu Jiu said casually, "I know what the Duke is worried about. According to the tradition of this dynasty, the Minister of War is usually a civilian. The Duke is simply worried that civilian officials will erode the power of military commanders. To prevent this, the position of Minister of War must be held by a military commander in the future."
Therefore, military commanders must go to the academy for retraining and must not neglect their academic studies. Otherwise, if they sue the Ministry of Revenue for money, how can they get it if they can't even win the argument? The people in the Ministry of Revenue are not easy to deal with. They will do anything for money.
"Your Majesty, you are right! Throughout the dynasties, military generals have suffered from a lack of education. Unable to win arguments with civil officials in the court, they are always criticized and devalued by them. Once the emperor shows even the slightest favor to the civil officials, the military generals' lives become difficult!"
"Then let's start changing this situation from now on. Do you have the confidence, Duke?"
"If your majesty has confidence, I have confidence too."
Gu Jiu smiled with satisfaction. "That's great! Although the academy hasn't been built yet, Your Majesty can start selecting the first batch of students from the major military camps. I don't have many requirements. Just basic literacy, regardless of background. If someone is exceptionally outstanding and worthy of training, even if they can't read, they can be admitted as an exception. The academy will set up literacy classes based on their situation. In addition, it's best if the students come from all the major military camps: South, North, West, East, and the Grand Camp. We must select students from all camps. We can't let the Grand Camp be the only one that stands out."
The Duke of Zhuguo sighed, "Your Majesty has good intentions, and I understand them. When I return, I will write to the generals of the major military camps and ask them to recommend students."
Gu Jiu emphasized, "The recommended students must have real talents and be worthy of training. The military academy is by no means a place for military families to gild themselves, but a place where people can seriously learn skills."
When it comes to competing with one's father, the military is the same as the officialdom.
During wars, young soldiers and generals without any background still have the opportunity to stand out and be promoted and reused.
In peacetime, if a soldier or general with no background does not rely on a military family, he can only be a soldier or general forever and will never be able to make a name for himself.
Being an official, whether civil or military, is all about relying on one's father and resources.
Resources are limited and there are so many competitors.
what to do?
Block the road!
Or kill the competitors without background halfway.
Therefore, the struggles in the court are always so fierce, and there is always a group of people rushing forward regardless of their lives.
Even if I get hurt, I don't mind.
The purpose of establishing a military academy is to train military generals and pass on the torch.
Don't worry, after twenty years of peace, when the war comes, there is not even a commander to lead the troops. Even the military strategies have been lost. It's really terrible!
Secondly, it is to give young soldiers and generals with no background a chance to stand out.
If you can discover a natural talent as a military commander, you will be making a profit!
In addition to the military academy, Gu Jiu also plans to set up ten martial arts schools across the country in the next ten years to select talents and foster a martial arts culture among the people.
With a martial spirit, we have the courage to go into battle and kill the enemy.
When the war breaks out, there is no need to worry about the soldiers’ poor quality or their fear of blood.
The martial spirit is also conducive to the development plans outside the Great Wall and overseas.
Only those who are not afraid of death, have an adventurous spirit and are ambitious are willing to step out of their familiar comfort zone and go to dangerous places to fight for wealth.
Scholars, after all, follow a routine. Often, they need someone to push them forward before they are willing to make changes.
The Duke of Zhuguo could only nod his head in response to the Empress' words.
"We have compiled more than a dozen sets of textbooks needed for the academy. Tomorrow I will send sample textbooks to Your Excellency. If there are any inaccuracies, please correct them."
Duke Zhuguo was stunned. The textbooks have been compiled?
Then he figured it out.
After all, the person in front of him is the Queen, a person who is said to be omnipotent.
"The textbooks your majesty is talking about aren't all the Four Books and Five Classics, are they?"
"Of course not! They are all books related to martial arts and warfare. Unfortunately, the books are all kept in the palace today, so the Duke cannot have a sneak peek."
"I am really curious about the content of the textbook."
"You'll be able to see him tomorrow, so there's no need to rush now, Duke."
The Duke of Zhuguo stroked his beard and said, "So, Your Majesty and Your Majesty had already planned to open a military academy a few years ago."
Gu Jiu didn't deny it. "The idea of opening a military academy has been around for many years. I had this idea as early as when I founded Shanhe Academy. However, the conditions were not ripe at that time, so I could only offer a horseback archery course at Shanhe Academy, which was better than nothing."
"Your Majesty is truly too modest! I never imagined that you had this idea so many years ago. I am ashamed. As a noble military commander, I have never thought of doing anything for the generals. I only know how to take care of the soldiers around me."
The Duke of Zhuguo looked ashamed and felt very uncomfortable.
He, a noble military general, was not as capable of thinking long-term as a woman.
A comparison between the two reveals the difference.
He is far inferior to the Empress.
Gu Jiu said, "One should not meddle in matters that are not within one's jurisdiction. If the Duke really intended to open a military academy, the court would have suspected you of rebellion. The Duke has been able to properly place his personal soldiers, which shows his loyalty and responsibility."
The Duke of Zhuguo smiled bitterly.
"The imperial court is always wary of placing too much trust in military commanders," he grumbled softly.
He thought that with the Queen's magnanimity, she would definitely not hold it against him.
Gu Jiu really wouldn't argue with him, and even agreed with him, "The emperor is always wary of the generals who lead the troops in battle. It seems that all the generals have rebellious tendencies and are planning to rebel."
Huh?
This style of painting is wrong.
"Have you ever thought about whether there is any way to prevent this from happening?"
The Duke of Zhuguo slowly shook his head, then nodded. "I've often thought about this problem, but I can't find a solution. Does Your Majesty have any ideas?"
Gu Jiu smiled and said, "Take your time to explore. There's no rush. At least I trust the generals of the imperial court and believe they won't rebel."
Since there is no soil for rebellion, we can rest assured.
Even the King of Anxi, formerly the Marquis of Lu, the biggest villain, did not rebel, so how could other generals have the ability to rebel?
Rebellion requires the right time, place and people.
God had been cruel for many years, but in the last seven or eight years, the weather had been favorable and he had been very cooperative. The time for rebellion was gone.
Without the right time, there will be no right place and right people.
rebel?
You must be kidding!
It’s good to be a military general of the Great Zhou.
Nowadays, the imperial court does not withhold everyone's salary, and money and food are basically delivered on time.
Occasionally it’s late, but only by half a month or a month.
Compared with the previous situation where service was often delayed for three to five years and there was no salary at all, life in the army is really wonderful now.
The military's benefits can be delivered on time and in full, and the enthusiasm of the people to join the army has increased a lot.
The court's task of recruiting soldiers was completed smoothly.
Duke Zhuguo accepted the task and took the opportunity to recommend several talents to the Empress.
Gu Jiu was very considerate and agreed to all of them.
"I trust the Duke's judgment. The person you recommend will surely be good."
"Thank you, Her Majesty, for your trust."
After finishing the business, Zhuguo announced his departure.
He will soon take office as the first president of the Military Academy and preside over every aspect of the academy's preparations.
As soon as the news came out, it caused a huge uproar among the military generals and nobles.
"After all these years, the palace is finally thinking about us generals. It's not easy!"
"What on earth is this military academy called?"
"It's naturally a place to train military commanders."
"You can cultivate military commanders by studying, I'm afraid it's no joke."
"Why can't we train students directly from the military camp?"
"Don't rush into the argument. The palace specifically named the Duke of Zhuguo to be in charge of this military academy, which is understandable. However, the Gu family is also descended from noble families. Why didn't the palace give them a chance for such a major undertaking as building a military academy? The Gu family is, after all, a legitimate family of nobles and has sufficient qualifications."
"That's a little strange indeed. The Queen has always taken good care of her own people, but she doesn't even give the Gu family a chance. She's really cold and indifferent."
"Have you all forgotten that Marquis Chengping Gu Ting refused to observe mourning? Without the Empress's support, he dared to defy the empire and refuse to observe mourning for his stepmother. It's obvious that the Empress harbors resentment towards her family and refuses to give them a chance."
"That makes sense!"
"It's frustrating to be a relative of the Gu family."
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