Start Being a Vassal King Today - Chapter 176

[Chapter 176 Lack of talent]

“What’s the matter?”

Chang Wei was full of doubts.

“Military school.” Zhao Xu said, “Now you should understand the importance of this matter. If I don’t teach you, you won’t be able to. In the same way, generals don’t cherish their own experience, but share it with others. other generals, only in this way can the progress of the whole army be promoted.”

For him, he hated the current ethos of praising.

From the powerful family to the common people, they all like to hide and hide the little things in their stomachs.

Among them, the powerful clan, for the purpose of safeguarding their own interests, did not pass on books on the art of war, water conservancy, astronomy, geography, etc. to outsiders.

The same is true of folk craftsmen for their skills.

There are even many standards for accepting apprentices.

If you can’t get an apprentice, you’d even rather let this skill go down the generations.

This resulted in the loss of many skills.

Of course, whether he doesn’t like it or not, when this is a characteristic of an era, he is powerless to change it.

However, in his fiefdom, his army, and his officialdom, this situation would never be allowed to exist.

Excellent experiences should be learned from each other and passed on to each other.

Chang Wei understood it, and almost didn’t turn his head around.

But he has long been used to Yan Wang’s unrestrained way of speaking.

After arguing for a long time, it turned out that King Yan wanted to use the artillery to talk about the military school.

“Your Highness told the junior general not to be negligent, but your highness, there are really very few generals who can read and write in the army, and the generals are not very interested, and it is difficult for the junior general.” Chang Wei said with a bitter face.

When he came back from this school, he told the generals, but these big bastards were not interested at all.

One by one, the implication is that if you fight a lot of wars, you will have experience, and you don’t need any school at all.

When Zhao Xu heard this, he frowned immediately.

The biggest difference between the ancient army and the modern army is not weapons, but more professional military accomplishment and discipline.

This requires that generals generally have received formal military education.

Especially the artillery general.

Cannons can’t just be shot in one direction at random. It is necessary to calculate the approximate landing point of the shells based on the angle of the muzzle, so that they can be fired accurately.

And to calculate the drop point, you need to master basic mathematics.

Although he can calculate the approximate position they can hit at a specific angle, he will make a booklet for them.

But they also need to know how to measure angles.

“Would you like it? They have to go to this school, and they have to take the exam. Don’t think that if they sit in the current position, they will be safe. If they don’t pass the exam, they will get down.”

Looking at the general who was peeking at this side in the school grounds, Zhao Xu Said to Chang Wei.

What he is thinking about now is not just abusing dishes.

If it is just to deal with enemies like Yuan Li and Beidi, the artillery does not need to be too accurate, just hit the enemy’s formation.

But in the future, when facing enemies that also have artillery, accuracy must be considered.

Because the enemy’s artillery can certainly cause casualties to itself.

At this time, it is required that the war starts, and the artillery of one’s own side must destroy the artillery of the enemy as soon as possible.

There is no doubt that whoever plays correctly will have a greater advantage.

“As for illiteracy, it’s easy. Recruit some scholars to work in the school and be responsible for teaching literacy and educating soldiers.” Zhao Xu said.

In fact, there are also civilians in the Da Song Army.

After all, generals are good at fighting, but not good at housekeeping.

Therefore, there is a position of secretary in the Da Song Army.

Specially in charge of military Chinese documents.

“Yes, Your Highness, these generals should learn something, otherwise they will drink and make trouble all day long.” Chang Wei saw Zhao Xu’s serious face, a little angry, and his heart tightened.

These days with King Yan, although King Yan always came up with something very different in their opinion.

But it turns out that King Yan is always right.

Therefore, he believed that he must be right in this matter, but he was short-sighted and couldn’t see it for the time being.

“Well, that’s good. You will implement this matter in the next few days. First, the generals who are captains and above will choose a room in the general’s mansion as a school. You will be in charge. In each battalion, choose a room The barracks are used as camp schools, and the captains of each battalion are in charge, and at the same time, each team has to discuss training experiences at night after training every day.” Zhao Xu explained one by one.

Chang Wei nodded, silently remembering it in his heart.

After instructing this matter, Zhao Xu said to Chang Wei: “When the school is built, I will teach you things in person.”

“Really?” Chang Wei’s eyes lit up.

He is looking forward to this very much, because he knows that King Yan will definitely teach them something different.

And these things cannot be learned in other armies of Dasong.

After giving Chang Wei a positive look, Zhao Xu nodded again.

After inspecting Daying, he and Xu Lie returned to the palace.

On the way, he frowned slightly.

Although it is necessary to recruit some scholars to serve as civil servants for the army, it is necessary to strengthen the palace’s control over the army.

But Liu Fu’s government office also needs scholars to serve as officials.

Adding these two together requires a lot of people.

But in Dasong, there are very few people like Liu Fu who can read from poor families.

Searching Shanggu County and Yan County again may not be able to find enough numbers.

Thinking of this, he couldn’t help scratching his head a little.

“It is necessary to establish an official school.” Zhao Xu said in a deep voice.

In Dasong, the Guozijian, which represents the official school, is prepared for the children of powerful families.

But the official school and Guozijian he mentioned are completely different things.

The official school on his land refers to the place where the king’s mansion pays money to establish, it is completely free, and recruits the children of the common people to study.

After all, it is impractical to promote education for all on his land.

Firstly, he does not have such a strong capital, secondly, the common people are not very active in reading, and thirdly, there are not so many scholars to teach.

Therefore, he wanted to develop a little face-to-face.

Concentrate on training a group of people first.

Then let these people go to various places in Fengtu, or teach, or enter the Military Division to assist in research and development.

But it will take time.

At present, we have to solve practical problems and get a group of scholars to come over.

“The Mi family.” A person suddenly flashed in Zhao Xu’s mind.

This person is Concubine Mi’s father, his grandfather Mi Zhuang.

Although his mother came from a poor family, all of her family were scholars.

After his mother was promoted to a nobleman, Zhao Heng specially made him a small official.

However, he was framed last year, and his grandfather and uncle’s family were all sent to prison.

The last time Concubine Mi mentioned in her letter that after he was promoted to concubine, Zhao Heng released Mi Zhuang and his uncle’s family from prison.

They should be free now.

“Before Concubine Mi entered the palace, Mi Zhuang had been teaching poor children to read, and many people worshiped him as their teacher.” Zhao Xu found this information.

For him, it’s a great resource right now.

And relatively speaking, Mi Zhuang and his students are more reliable.

After all, if scholars are recruited from other states, there is no guarantee that they will not be mixed into the fine works.

Think about it.

After returning to the palace, he wrote a letter to Concubine Mi.

“Your Highness has found the right person this time. Mi Guozhang is full of peaches and plums, but it’s a pity…” Luan’er sighed while grinding Zhao Xu.

Zhao Xu knew what Luan’er wanted to say, even if the world was full of peaches and plums, these poor scholars would at most be officials without official positions.

“You and Feng’er have stayed in Mi’s house for a few years, how do you feel?” Zhao Xu asked.

Luan’er and Feng’er were taken in by Mi Zhuang before entering the palace.

Later, she was sent to the palace to accompany Concubine Mi, and was sent by Concubine Mi to take care of Zhao Xu.

“My maidservant only remembers that Mi Guozhang is unsmiling, but he has always been a man of integrity. If the uncle of the country made a mistake, he would be punished. At that time, the scholars who came and went to Mi’s family often pleaded for the uncle.” Speaking of this, Luan’er couldn’t help laughing .

Zhao Xu was startled, he had seen this uncle before, and still had some impressions.

Every time Concubine Mi visits relatives, this uncle always cries.

Shaking his head, Zhao Xu finished writing the letter in one go and sent it to the capital.

If he could attract some useful people this time, it would not be a waste of his efforts.

“Your Highness, there is a girl outside the residence asking to see you.” Just as she put down her pen, Feng’er suddenly appeared at the door of the study.

“Girl?”

Zhao Xu glanced at Feng’er, only to see a weird smile on this girl’s face.

“It’s that Miss Xu I met when I was eating hot pot.” Feng’er said leisurely.

Zhao Xu was dumbfounded, he didn’t expect Xu E to come to the palace, this was the first time.

But now in Yancheng, the rumors about him and Xu E have long been out of shape.

Everyone agrees that Xu E is his man, which makes him very helpless. They are really a pure relationship between men and women.

“Let her come in.” Zhao Xu said, he and Tianxianglou still have a cooperative relationship.

You can’t ignore people’s visits.

Feng’er responded and turned to the front yard.

At this moment, at the gate of the palace, Xu E got off the carriage and stood at the gate, looking at the inside of the palace curiously.

Seeing Feng’er’s figure appear, she immediately retracted her gaze and straightened her posture.

She has learned how powerful this Feng’er is, and she doesn’t want to lose in terms of momentum.

“Miss Xu, please.” Feng’er sized up Xu E, straightened her body on purpose, a bit aggressive.

For her, the woman King Yan likes cannot be inferior to her and Luan’er.

Xu E nodded slightly, thanked her, and Tong Huan’er entered the palace.

“What kind of wind brought Miss Xu here.”

Reception hall.

Zhao Xu sat down at the main seat with a smile on his face.

Now both Yan County and Shanggu County are on the right track.

The production of artillery and business development are also proceeding step by step.

He is in a good mood.

Facing the beauty Xu E, he also said witty words in his heart.

“Naturally, it’s His Royal Highness’s style of king.” Xu E’s eyes were captivating.

Zhao Xu smiled, this Xu E was really teasing him all the time.

Although he knew that the Ninth Prince had saved Xu E’s life.

Perhaps she gave birth to a hazy admiration out of gratitude.

But until he finds out the truth about Tianxianglou, he will always keep his distance.

Xu E was innocent, but he couldn’t tell what the person behind her was thinking when she fell to the ground.

But facing Xu E, he, a gentleman, naturally has no reason for stage fright, so he boldly looked at Xu E, and said: “Miss Xu, don’t tease me. Miss Xu must have something important to visit this time, right?

” I really can’t hide anything from Your Highness.” Xu E was slightly disappointed.

(end of this chapter)