I opened a tavern in Datang/Datang: My peerless talent was exposed

After all, it was a strange unit that they were completely unfamiliar with. From training to combat, they were blindsided, and they couldn't even give some advice.

But now seeing this troop gradually approaching, they finally breathed a sigh of relief. Just from the march, it can be seen that even if these youngsters are not fully mature, at least they can definitely be called regular soldiers .

Of course, almost everyone had the same idea at this time,

"The military uniforms on these brats are so pretty!"

Bringing everyone to the palace this time is naturally not just to show off in front of Li Shimin and other civil servants and generals, this is what Zhang Nuo discussed with Li Shimin long ago.

For the first batch of naval members, Li Shimin, as the emperor of the Tang Dynasty and the commander-in-chief of all the armed forces of the Tang Dynasty, wanted to award honors to all of them.

That's right, the youngsters who have just graduated and joined the army and haven't fought a single battle are not only the first batch of navies in the Tang Dynasty, but also the first batch of honor recipients in the history of the Tang Dynasty.

The medal is not a military medal, Zhang Nuo suggested Li Shimin to get it, and it will become a kind of honor in the Tang Dynasty in the future. According to the rules of later generations, it can be divided into two types: military medal and commemorative medal.

Today, it is naturally not the military medal, but the navy birth medal. As the first batch of navies, even the leading soldiers, because of this special period, they can enter Chang'an and enter the palace for a while, enjoy The emperor received and awarded honors.

This is undoubtedly the luck of these youngsters!

However, as the first batch of navies to join the army, they will undoubtedly undertake the most difficult pioneering tasks, and will rush to the forefront in the battles that will break out in the future.

Needless to say, the awarding ceremony, the Ministry of Rites of the Tang Dynasty can naturally arrange such things properly according to the etiquette.

And after the award is over, these people don't have to worry about it, their homes are basically in Chang'an, even if they are not there, they can stay at the comrade's house for one night and then go back to their hometown.

Zhang Nuo gave a one-month vacation this time, enough for them to go home and take a good look.

As the first general of the navy, Zhang Nuo is also the one with the highest rank in the navy, so he is naturally eligible to receive this medal. He was also the first to receive the medal from Li Shimin.

If it wasn't for the good looks, Zhang Nuo really wouldn't be willing to give Li Shimin such a well-mannered salute. After all, the two of them fight and fight on weekdays, and it is rare for them to be so serious.

Li Shimin also snickered, it's not easy, my brother saluted us, we finally enjoyed the emperor's treatment here with brother Zhang Nuo, it's not easy.

These medals were handcrafted by the palace's own craftsmen. The main material is copper, and even the patterns on them were made by Li Shimin's special painters.

But from this point, it can be seen that Li Shimin really put his mind to it.

After finishing the award, these youngsters will naturally leave the palace, but Zhang Nuo can't leave for the time being, and Li Shimin is still pulling him to have something to say.

"Brother, this military uniform is beautiful. Did it change for our twelve guards and the imperial army?"

Zhang Nuo looked at Li Shimin angrily,

"Want to eat farts? Do you think this thing is cheap? Didn't you see that these little bastards are wearing it carefully? It is used as a dress for them. They will only wear it on inspections and some non-combat occasions. Who is okay? Why don't you wear this in the barracks!"

"Besides, don't all your government soldiers bring their own armor? What's the point of distributing clothes? Didn't you tell you to change the government soldiers to conscription system a long time ago? So it's all right if you distribute clothes or weapons. It should be!"

Li Shimin was also silent when he heard this. In fact, he and Zhang Nuo had discussed this topic many times, and even many civil servants and military generals in Datang had joined in this discussion.

Zhang Nuo's point of view is very clear, the Fubing system cannot be persisted, after all, the fields are limited, and as the Tang Dynasty continues to take the pace of conquests, the troops need to be continuously trained and expanded.

How could the previous policy of only giving land and tax exemptions continue?

And if an army can only be maintained by captures and rewards on the battlefield, then the sergeants are too cheap, and you are not qualified to recruit soldiers.

Because if he didn't go to be a mansion soldier, he could support his family by being a worker, but being a mansion soldier was not always possible.

In particular, Zhang Nuo made a good start in Goryeo, directly recruiting old government soldiers with money, and also gave bonuses and subsidies. He used 20 people at a time, which made the soldiers who were still serving in the twelve guards feel a little bit I can't figure it out.

It is also fighting desperately, there is a monthly military salary over there, and rewards for fighting well, but here, even the armor has to be bought by oneself, and many people's families almost went bankrupt just to buy a set of armor for body protection.

If it weren't for Li Shimin's prestige in the army, and those generals kept doing work for the people below, maybe things would have to be troubled.

More importantly, Zhang Nuo mentioned a very important point. Another important problem with the military system is that because they cannot stay in the barracks for a long time, the training is also intermittent, so how to ensure the future on the battlefield? Combat power?

Therefore, in Zhang Nuo's view, it is imminent to reform the military system.Otherwise, the pace of Datang's conquests abroad must be stopped.

Chapter 739 Benefits of Military Reform

Li Shimin is very cautious about reforming the military system. After all, there are too many things involved, and the interests involved are so complicated that it makes people's brains buzz.

This means that the surrounding forces such as Tubo, Turks, and Korea have been straightened out now, otherwise they have to worry about national defense and security issues on the border.

Moreover, if the military system is to be reformed, then even the military ranks have to be changed. At least Li Shimin thinks that the current set of military ranks in the navy created by Zhang Nuo is very good. It is clear at a glance who is an officer and who is a soldier.

This is very useful on the battlefield, which means that Datang's army will be the first to establish a complete command system ahead of all countries in this era.

But there are many benefits, but who knows if others are willing or not?

You must know that today's gang of generals all have titles, and how to straighten out these generals is enough for Li Shimin to have a headache.

More importantly, once the government military system is changed to a conscription system, the treasury will have to bear a heavy burden. The monthly military salary is not a small amount, let alone preparing equipment, food, clothing, housing and transportation for everyone.

Even though there is already a lot of food these days, it would not be a little bit of pressure to afford the food, clothing, housing and transportation of tens of thousands of people rashly.

In the past, although Datang had to take care of the food and lodging of those government soldiers, in fact, those people could not stay in the barracks for a long time every year, and there was no such thing as military pay.

But it is different now. If the new system after the military reform is followed, Datang will first have to afford the monthly military salary, supplies, and training expenses.

And, most importantly, what Zhang Nuo asked was to gradually improve and replace the existing weapons in the hands of the sergeants, and gradually replace them with rifles newly developed by the research institute.

That's right, the rifle has been researched!

In fact, for researchers, once the artillery is researched, the rifle will definitely be researched. After all, if it is very simple to infer, the most primitive rifle is actually a miniature artillery.

But after all, with Zhang Nuo around, it is naturally impossible for Zhang Nuo to allow the army to equip large quantities of such old equipment that requires powder pots and pellet pots on their bodies.

From the very beginning, Zhang Nuo gave an idea, whether it is possible to use the sparks striking the flint as the ignition system instead of leaving a rope and then using a torch to ignite the fire.

Moreover, can the primer be made into a custom pack, as long as it is inserted one by one, instead of directly taking a pot or pouring something from the muzzle of the gun.

In fact, after having an idea, the rest is simple. The researchers of Datang have already upgraded the artillery several times.

After getting this idea, they immediately applied it to artillery. After all, they are relatively more familiar with artillery, and the larger the application scene, the more handy they are. Instead, they have a bit of a headache when it comes to rifles.

After all, everyone knows that the smaller something is, the more troublesome it is to transform it.

But fortunately, the rifle was successfully developed in the end. If the whole gun and the three-edged bayonet installed in the front are added, the length is close to 1.8 meters, but the quality is not to be said. As long as the production process is settled and reasonable production arrangements are made Can be produced on a large scale.

Of course, even if a lot of wooden materials are used, the cost of the whole gun will not be cheap. After all, metal is very expensive these days, especially many parts of this gun require high-strength steel. It's even more expensive.

It is precisely because of this that both Li Shimin and Zhang Nuo are actually worried about whether the treasury can afford to refit all the troops.

You must know that Zhang Nuo said it very clearly, the effect of this new type of weapon is naturally nothing to say, with this thing, everyone can be compared to an archer who has practiced for many years after half a year of training. And it is more durable than archers.

That's right, archers are really inferior to riflemen in terms of durability. After all, as long as riflemen have ammunition, they can continue to shoot, at least hundreds of rounds, but archers, even if they have the strongest arms, After shooting dozens of arrows, the arm has to rest.Otherwise, neither the strength nor the accuracy can be guaranteed.

Of course, if the marksmanship of a rifleman is to be comparable to that of a true archer, he must actually hold the bullets and feed them out slowly.

So there is a problem here. Can Datang's treasury really bear so much training expenses?

This is what Li Shimin is worried about. This is a big pot, and after it is really carried on his shoulders, it cannot be unloaded.

However, the benefits here are also huge. Not to mention anything else, but after reforming the military system and improving the command system, first of all, the combat effectiveness of the troops will be at least many times higher than it is now.

After all, one is an old soldier who brought his own armor to the battlefield, and the other is a new type of infantry who has been specially trained to kill the enemy after the national conscription. There is no comparison between the two.

Whether it is equipment, supplies, or training, once the military reform is carried out, everything will rush towards the newly formed troops, in order to reorganize the troops in place in the shortest possible time.

Secondly, the second advantage is that the entire command system will be rebuilt. There are some things that cannot be said clearly. One is that the military power of the generals will be further reduced. Everyone will know that you are receiving the military salary from Li Shimin. Yes, you have to work for Lao Li. After all the troops have been trained and equipped to the same standard, the next step is to adjust the generals from time to time.

Maybe you were still blowing wind and eating sand in the north two years ago, maybe after two years you went to the south to be chased by the sun, but this kind of transfer is because all the troops are trained in the same way, so there is no need to worry about combat power. The problem.

At the same time, generals will be adjusted, and soldiers will be adjusted as much as possible when they enlist. Only a very small number of people can join the army nearby, and more are transferred to other places to start their military careers.

With these two items, there was a qualitative improvement in Li Shimin's control over military power.

Not to mention, there is another big advantage, that is, to improve the control of the entire country. You must know that at present, many places belong to Datang in name, but in fact they are just a name, but there are troops It's different now, the deterrence alone is not comparable to ordinary yamen.

And after someone in the family joins the army, for the local people, there will be an extra sense of belonging to Datang, right?This benefit is great!

Chapter 740 Forming an Air Force?

Zhang Nuo understands Li Shimin's hesitation, but he won't say anything more. Anyway, I'll analyze the good and bad for you. In the end, whether you agree to do it or not is up to you. Zhang Nuo will never run away pretending to be smart Make a decision for Li Shimin.

If he really did that, maybe after one or two times, the friendship between Li Shimin and him would deteriorate. After all, who is the emperor, who doesn't have any taboos in his heart?

Moreover, after Zhang Nuo made a suggestion and gave an analysis, he felt that he had already fulfilled the responsibility of being a prince of the Tang Dynasty. thing.

Moreover, even if Li Shimin has already made a decision, it can't be done in a day or two. To put it bluntly, the entire domestic army can be transferred to the new military system within half a year and a year, and stability can be guaranteed. Zhang Nuo had to admire people like Li Shimin and Changsun Huhu, they were really capable.

Li Shimin also knew about the military system at this time, and Zhang Nuo would not say anything more, so he talked about another matter with a smile,

"Brother, don't worry, the military reform is definitely going to happen, let's not talk about anything else, just say that there are so many places to be conquered in the future, so many good things we have to move back home, all of which require people to work! "

"However, my brother, I think it may not be enough to just change the army to what you said, what do you think?"

Zhang Nuo was taken aback by what Li Shimin said. What does this mean?

Is Lao Li planning to get the Second Artillery or an aircraft carrier?There is no such condition!

Seeing Zhang Nuo's bewildered look, Li Shimin knew that his smug and unspeakable method hadn't worked. He sighed lightly and said slowly,

"Brother, what I mean is, we have the navy and the army, so why can't we form an air force? You must know that the airship is obviously very useful, whether it is transporting troops or cargo, it is simply a magic weapon!"

"If we have a hundred of these airships, we can transport thousands of soldiers and supplies thousands of miles away at one time. This is more useful than any cavalry!"

"Moreover, when the sergeants get off the airship and start fighting, the airship can continue to carry out reconnaissance and even bombing. It will definitely be able to deal with the enemy in the shortest possible time!"

Thinking about it, Li Shimin thought about it for a day or two. Not only did he explain it in detail, but he also had some ideas. At least Zhang Nuo felt that this way of doing things looks like the paratroopers of later generations. .

Aircraft quickly deliver troops and supplies, and then the aircraft conducts air reconnaissance and air fire support to cooperate with ground attacks to capture enemy positions.

This nima is simply a classic routine of airborne combat and air-ground coordination in the later generations. Lao Li can do it, and he has figured it out.

I have to say that Li Shimin is really good at observing words and expressions. He knew what Zhang Nuo was thinking when he saw Zhang Nuo's face, and continued to say in a very embarrassing manner,

"How about it, do you admire me? Haha, you know, if it's other things, I might not be as good as you, but for things like war, that's my housekeeping skill. I have been doing it since I was a few years old. I’m reading military books, and I’ve already gone to the battlefield to kill enemies when I was ten years old!”

"So, when your airship came out, especially after the two battles between Turks and Tubo, I was thinking about how to use this big guy in the future!"

"You don't know, I can make do with everything else, but only in the matter of war, I don't want to make do with it, I want the best!"

Zhang Nuo smiled wryly when he heard that Li Shimin called himself "Zhen" in front of him. Li Shimin was not using his status as emperor to suppress him, but wanted to show how much he valued this matter and hoped to get Zhang Nuo's support.

But Zhang Nuo felt a headache just thinking about it casually!

The reason why airships have not been used on a large scale in later generations is that apart from the rapid development of the aircraft manufacturing industry, the most important reason is that the safety is really not good enough.

It's not just one or two problems, it's true that there are all kinds of problems, even if you are careful and careful, maybe a little negligence or some natural factors will lead to disasters.

If it's just that the airship is damaged, it doesn't really matter. Money, after a certain level, is really a number. Anyway, there is only so much you can spend and invest.

The airship is expensive to say the least, but when it is produced in large quantities, it is not so scary, at least within the acceptable range, but what if there is a problem with the airship and people?

One time is not afraid of two times, but if the airship is equipped with large-scale equipment, the probability of problems will increase linearly.

If there is a problem, it is not a problem of one or two people, it may be a tragedy involving hundreds of people.

Zhang Nuo didn't hide it, and directly told Li Shimin his thoughts and concerns, but Li Shimin waved his hand very proudly,

"My dear brother, we can't do things that are choking and waste food. The so-called precautions, I believe that as long as the management is good, the probability of problems will be minimized!"

"To put it bluntly, our brothers are the most precious people in the Tang Dynasty. We can all go up, so can't others?"

Seeing Zhang Nuo's thoughtful look, Li Shimin obviously felt that there was something going on, so he quickly stepped up,

"Brother, we can't give up such a big killer just because of a little risk. You have to know that this thing is there. For Brother Wei, this means that the Great Tang Dynasty will be permanent, do you understand!"

"Not to mention anything else, just for this, I am willing to take that little risk! Compared to the benefits I will get, that little risk is really nothing!"

"And I believe that as long as the management is strict, the risk can be reduced as much as possible. Otherwise, why is there nothing wrong with your airship? Isn't it because of strict management?"

"So, my brother, do me a favor and form Datang's air force! It can also be used as a pilot for the reform of the army. Anyway, most of the air force will still have to fight on the ground, so they can be the first. A batch has been reformed!"

"When they are well trained and truly established, they will be the best example, and the resistance to my reform of the military system will be negligible!"

Zhang Nuo looked at Li Shimin's earnest look and nodded. It seems that Lao Li is not crazy, but really wants to understand, that's fine, as long as he is not crazy, the so-called risk actually depends on the return, right?

Chapter 741 The Loneliness of the Brothers

Zhang Nuo actually agrees with what Li Shimin said just now, and it can even be said that many people in later generations rely on this set to run amok.

That is to put human life and risks on one side of the balance, while interests are placed on the other side. As long as the balance is tilted to the side of interests, the other side does not matter.

In other words, at least in the eyes of some people, the things on the other side exist for the sake of fulfilling interests.

In fact, this kind of thing is really not uncommon in later generations. Don’t you see that so many mistresses are putting themselves on the balance. Dignity and body are at one end of the scale, while interests are at the other end.

If this is a bit unacceptable, then when doing business, isn't doing business a constant measurement of risks and benefits? As long as the expected benefits are large enough, people can turn a blind eye to risks.

This is the mentality of gamblers that is common in later generations.