Can we also become teachers in a military academy?

As soon as Zhu Ying made the suggestion, the lobby suddenly became noisy.

Even a fool can tell that the military academy built by His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is clearly designed to match the Imperial College.

What is the concept of a teacher at the Imperial College?

The status was so honorable that even many ministers in the court had to treat him with courtesy. To be able to become a teacher in the Imperial College, let alone anything else, even in the capital, the status was comparable to that of a fourth-rank official.

Although for those in the hall, the third and fourth rank official positions are nothing, after all, everyone is either a duke or a marquis, and the general ones are also of the first or second rank.

But being a teacher is completely different.

"Your Highness, you are joking. We are rough and can't even read a few words. How can we be teachers? I'm afraid we will mislead the students."

Everyone is very interested, but they still have some self-awareness.

Fu Youde spoke first.

He has never had any interest in reading. He can't sit still. After sitting for too long, he feels uncomfortable and needs to move.

"Duke Ying is wrong."

Zhu Ying smiled and said, "Generals, each of you has been through many battles. Even if you are illiterate, you have a lot of experience. These are invaluable experiences for some soldiers who have never experienced war."

"I believe that all of you generals have your own unique abilities. Otherwise, it would be difficult to achieve such success and make such many contributions."

“These things that can decide life and death are what must be passed down.”

"I just hope that when the time comes, you will not be too cowardly. Our martial arts school is not as good as the scholars'. Apart from some extremely rare military books, we don't have much else. So everyone should show off their best skills."

“Enrich what can be passed down, so that each generation can become more outstanding.”

Listening to the Crown Prince's words, all the generals became enthusiastic.

Especially Feng Sheng.

There is a gleam in his eyes.

He glanced around and found no one who could fight.

With his knowledge, his contributions, and his military achievements, if he could join the military academy, it would train many outstanding students.

While thinking, Feng Sheng paused, and suddenly he discovered a problem.

If we follow the approach of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, we can avoid the conflict between imperial power and military power to a large extent.

These veterans can also enjoy a good retirement life.

Unlike other generals, Feng Sheng has always been very wary of His Majesty. He never thought that his merits would allow him to retire, and he always acted cautiously.

If I can really enter a military academy, my future will definitely be much more stable.

…

"Military Academy, how can the Crown Prince treat warriors like this? The previous retirement benefits are fine, I thought the military academy was just like this, but I didn't expect the key point to be here."

"If this continues for a long time, the military will flourish while the culture will decline, which is not a blessing for our Ming Dynasty!!!"

Liu Sanwu’s residence in the capital, Bai Xindao said with great sorrow.

Liu Sanwu's face was calm and there was nothing unusual, but Zhang Xin on the other side couldn't help it.

"Mr. Sanwu, we must report this to His Majesty. Our Ming Dynasty has finally had more than 20 years of recuperation. To praise warriors like this is not just a waste of resources."

"If military men gain power, they will naturally want to make achievements, which is not conducive to the stability of the Ming Dynasty. Moreover, unrest on the border will endanger the Ming Dynasty."

Zhang Xinyi said sternly.

The news of the military exercise that Your Majesty participated in yesterday has spread throughout the capital. Those generals, of course, had no intention of keeping it secret and told everyone they met after returning.

Zhu Ying and Zhu Yuanzhang had no intention of concealing the news.

After the morning court today, Zhang Xin and Bai Xindao couldn't wait to find Liu Sanwu.

This time, Liu Sanwu received them and was not bedridden or anything.

After all, this is a battle between scholars and military men.

"From what I have seen, the situation this time is not that urgent. Although the status of warriors is improving, there is one thing you have not noticed."

"At the imperial court, military officials remain the same as before, and are even more isolated from government affairs."

"It seems that the current situation of military officers is exactly what His Royal Highness the Crown Prince once said about the separation of military and politics."

After listening to the two people's stories, Liu Sanwu thought about it seriously and then said in a deep voice.

Upon hearing this, Zhang Xin and Bai Xindao immediately began to think deeply.

In fact, ever since the Crown Prince entered the palace, the status of military men has been constantly improving. This improvement is very subtle and can be said to be an improvement in social status.

But with the emergence of the Public Security Bureau, the military officers who used to often quarrel with civil officials in the Fengtian Hall have now gradually become spectators.

It gives people the illusion that they are constantly moving away from the center of power.

Looking back now, it is true.

"Mr. Sanwu, do you mean that we don't need to worry too much about this matter?"

Zhang Xin thought for a moment and asked hesitantly.

Liu Sanwu smiled bitterly and said, "Even if we care, so what? If I am not mistaken, the president of this military academy must be like the Imperial Academy, and will be held by His Majesty himself."

"Who are the teachers of this military academy? They are almost all the generals of the Ming Dynasty. It doesn't matter if they care or not. How can we, the civil officials, fight against the warriors of the Ming Dynasty?"

"Don't even mention us. Even if it's the clan behind us, if we provoke them, it will be a disaster. We should know how ruthless these people are."

Liu Sanwu's two elder brothers, Liu Gengsun and Liu Taosun, were killed by bandits.

They are said to be bandits, but in fact they are soldiers and bandits.

Military men can use their power to suppress, but you must never provoke them. Once these people get angry, they can do anything.

Not to mention the collective interests now.

As a person who has experienced this, Liu Sanwu knows it very well.

Conquering a country depends on military men, and governing a country depends on scholars.

There are many wars in the Ming Dynasty now, and the status of military men is difficult to shake.

Given Your Majesty's temperament, if the conflict between the military men and the literati is too great, you will only choose to appease the literati and appease the military men.

"Some people below may be unwilling in their hearts. Do I need to remind them?" Bai Xindao said.

Liu Sanwu nodded and said, "Don't give up your life in vain, especially those people from the Five Military Commandery. If you really provoke them, I'm afraid the clan won't be able to live in peace."

The words were more tactful. In reality, if any garrison found an excuse to secretly massacre the entire clan, even if they were punished by His Majesty afterwards, what would be the point?

Zhang Xin and Bai Xindao looked at each other with lingering fear, and left soon after.

…

"This military academy, Wen'er, you must find a way to get in."

In the back hall of Chunhe Palace, Lu said in a deep voice.

"Mom, why?" Zhu Yunwen said with some confusion.

He has never had a good impression of warriors, and he doesn't like to manage those things.

Even if it is said that the current military academy is like the Imperial College, Zhu Yunwen has no interest in it.

When I heard the news during the morning court session, I casually told my mother about it. I didn't expect her to react so strongly.

Lu explained: "This military academy, no matter what the future holds, currently gathers all the famous generals of the entire Ming Dynasty."

"You don't have to learn anything, but don't think too much. The first batch of students who can enter are either of noble status or incredibly talented."

"If we want to go to the vassal state, we must have trustworthy soldiers to follow us, and the military academy is the best place to find soldiers. I believe that there will be a concentration of great military talents there."

"As long as you can invite a few people to follow you, you will have an easier time in the fiefdom in the future."

"The wild lands are not as talented as our Ming Dynasty. The natives have no manners or integrity and can do anything."

"Although I have made some preparations here, who knows what the situation will be like outside, so I naturally need to attract more talents."

Zhu Yunwen said reluctantly: "What could possibly happen in such a wild place? Besides, I probably won't be able to become a vassal so soon. It will take at least one or two years, or even two or three years."

"Even if we follow the previous practice, it will be about two years later, so there is still a long time."

Mrs. Lu shook her head and said, "You are currently the younger brother of the Crown Prince and the grandson of His Majesty. With this status, you will be able to win the hearts of a group of people by being courteous to the wise and humble in the military academy."

"If we wait until everyone knows that you are going to be a feudal lord, then the situation will be completely different."

When it comes to cultivating relationships, Lu has a very clear understanding.

Only by becoming friends with some promising generals in advance can you take them with you when the time comes.

It's not easy to find someone when you are in a vassal state if you don't contact them during normal times.

Looking at the current overseas photo studios, we can see that even the princes who are famous and powerful like the King of Jin and the King of Yan find it difficult to recruit people with great abilities.

The Military Academy is a place where all the elites must gather.

In the past, people didn’t have to care much about military generals, but outside the Ming Dynasty, things were completely different from the capital. The law of the jungle was the only truth.

On this point, Lu's understanding is extremely insightful.

"Okay, mother, I'll listen to you. I'll go talk to my eldest brother tomorrow and see if I can get in." Zhu Yunwen said helplessly.

After listening to this, Mrs. Lu nodded with satisfaction.

…

"Military Academy..."

In Prince Yan's Mansion, Zhu Di stood at the door of the lobby and muttered.

Xu Yihua came over, put on the cloak for him, and said with some sigh: "Your Highness the Crown Prince has great talent in military affairs."

"Once this military academy is established, the military power will begin to gather in the hands of the crown prince, breaking the close connection between the generals and their soldiers."

"In three to five years at most, these soldiers who have graduated from the military will enter each garrison. When the time comes..."

Xu Yihua did not continue speaking.

But Zhu Di understood the meaning behind this.

At that time, Crown Prince Zhu Ying indirectly controlled all military power.

The role of generals will be continuously weakened.

"Your Majesty, why don't we go to Liaodong? Let's go to Japan and become a feudal lord overseas."

Xu Yihua's tone was somewhat pleading.

Yes, she was scared.

She was afraid that if her husband really went to Liaodong, he might...

When Zhu Di heard this, hesitation appeared on his face.

I feel a little unwilling, but also very powerless.

It can be imagined that even if they were really stationed in Liaodong, many of the soldiers under his command would most likely be graduates of military academies.

Naturally, these people's loyalty to the Crown Prince is beyond doubt.

Although he had no unrealistic idea of ​​rebellion, Zhu Di still wanted to live a life where he would just obey orders and not notices.

"Madam, there are some things that are not ours..."

As Zhu Di was speaking, a servant came running in from outside: "Your Majesty, there is an order from His Majesty."

Zhu Di raised his eyebrows and said, "Please allow me."

Soon, the eunuch came to deliver the imperial decree.

The meaning of the imperial edict was to let Zhu Di join the military academy as a teacher.

Even after the eunuchs left, Zhu Di still didn't understand.

"Father, what does this mean? Are you going to take back my expedition against Japan and seal off the overseas countries?"

He really couldn't imagine why this military academy wanted him to get involved.

In another month, we will set out to invade Japan. With such a sudden appointment, it is hard to say that Zhu Di does not think so.

"I don't think so. If the prince cancels the expedition to Japan, it will definitely not be so simple. This is most likely the intention of the crown prince."

Xu Yihua said after thinking for a while.

Zhu Di frowned upon hearing this and said, "Your Highness, what on earth does he want to do?"

Xu Yihua said: "It is still unknown at the moment. Your Majesty, please wait and see. As long as no orders are issued, it won't take long for you to know the meaning."

"Changing generals before a battle is a taboo in military strategy. Moreover, His Majesty is not likely to give in easily even if there are changes to the promise he made to His Majesty to establish a kingdom overseas."

Zhu Di nodded.

For now, we can only wait and see.

After thinking for a while, Zhu Di put on his cloak, walked into the courtyard, and said, "I will go and talk to Jinglong to see how the recruitment of talents is going."

When Xu Yihua heard this, she knew that the prince had actually begun to give up on Liaodong.

In the capital, there was a lot of turmoil because of the plan to set up a military academy.

At this point in time, the situation in Lueyang, Shaanxi was even more turbulent.

Even on the tenth day of the first lunar month, there was no festive atmosphere at all, only desolation and chaos.

Tian Jiucheng, who called himself Emperor Ming of Han, was actually not a Han Chinese, but a Qiang.

Speaking of which, Tian Jiucheng's early experiences are somewhat similar to those of Zhu Yuanzhang.

When he was young, his family was poor and he had no way to make a living, so he became a monk at Yunwu Temple on the southern foot of the Qinling Mountains.

After that, he also experienced wandering and begging for alms, living like a beggar.

Coupled with the involvement of the remnants of the White Lotus Sect, it seems very similar.

From the initial size of three or four thousand people, Tian Jiucheng now has tens of thousands of soldiers under his command.

The most important thing is that Tian Jiucheng won all the way in the confrontation with the officers and soldiers.

After a short rest of three days, Zhengdan raised his army again to attack Huizhou. At present, the situation is very good and people from all over the country are responding.