First Minister of Ming Dynasty

"Have!"

"Then is there anything to stop the hundred households in charge of the treasury?"

"Have!"

"Then you are forcing people to open the warehouse?"

"Yes!"

Zhang Ximeng said again: "So, you violated the military rules, what do you think?"

"I... I did violate the rules, but I don't regret it!"

"Why don't you regret it?"

"I, I'm sure, I'm doing the right thing." Guo Xing raised his head and said to Zhang Ximeng: "Sir, I know what the big guy is worried about. I feel that those captives may not be loyal. Giving them weapons will cause endless disasters... But I and They get along, and I have summed up one of the most critical truths."

"What's the point?"

"Take your sincerity for your sincerity." Guo Xing replied loudly.

Zhang Ximeng thought for a while, then said, "Be more careful."

"Exchanging your sincerity for your sincerity means that you must first have your sincerity. You can't play tricks, you can't maliciously speculate and suspect, put yourself in their shoes, and think for them... But you can't be too stupid. You give your sincerity, but it is taken advantage of by others. No. You must ensure that you exchange your sincerity with your sincerity. To put it bluntly, you must know people’s minds, understand the other party’s mind, notice the change in the other party’s thinking, and grasp the direction of people’s hearts. Only when they really realize their mistakes and are willing to repent, Only at this time can we push the boat smoothly and urge them to complete the transformation. Only those who will not change in their bones must show sufficient means.”

Guo Xing talked eloquently, and these words were all his thoughts when he was managing the captives.In this battle, he used these ideas in practice, and the effect was not bad.

Take Zhang Wengui as an example, Guo Xing noticed that, in fact, he also listened carefully to some lectures, and he also understood some things.But because he was holding his breath, he didn't want to bow his head.

But this time he gave the opportunity to Zhang Wengui, and Zhang Wengui repaid with his life, playing a beautiful record.

In fact, from a certain point of view, the situation of the captives is even more difficult. They urgently need to prove themselves and change their destiny.Sometimes, they even acted braver and fearless than ordinary Zhu Jiajun.

"Listen to you, you are sure that these people can be used by me... This battle is also good, which proves that you are indeed right. But don't forget that the most important thing in the army is the military regulations. You still violate You can’t deny that you have violated the military regulations, can you?”

Guo Xing's figure was relatively good, and he lowered his head, "The humble job understands."

"Well, it's good to understand, you can't keep the Qianhu of the Arch Guard Division." Zhang Ximeng said: "Let the warehouse guard Baihu succeed you as Qian Hu of the Arch Guard Division."

Guo Xing was taken aback, his face turned pale with shock.

Guo Xing, who was dismissed from office, also thought about it, but it would be too nonsense to let the warehouse manager Baihu take over from him.

"Mr. Zhang, I don't accept it!" Guo Xing raised his head and said angrily.

"Why don't you accept it? Don't want to be dismissed?"

"No, no! It's the one in charge of the treasury. He, he has a prejudice against the prisoners. I said that in this matter, you have to exchange your heart for your heart. His heart is crooked. Let him take over from me to manage the prisoner-of-war camp. Things will definitely go against our wishes, and the good situation will be ruined, and then the captives will not only not sincerely surrender, but will cause trouble."

Zhang Ximeng listened patiently, and suddenly smiled, "Are you worried about the prisoner-of-war camp?"

"Hmm! These people have fought bloody battles, they can't be ruthless!" Guo Xing argued loudly.

Zhang Ximeng nodded with a smile, "It's not bad, let me tell you the truth, my lord wants to select loyal and brave soldiers from the prisoner-of-war camp and form a separate army. From now on, the management model of the prisoner-of-war camp will be adjusted, and the guard department will not be in charge. The arch guard Qianhu, let him go back to Jinling to be responsible for monitoring the warehouses in various places."

Only then did Guo Xing understand what was going on, and immediately nodded, "Then, then I can rest assured."

"Are you relieved? Then do you want to know who will hand over the newly formed army?"

Seeing the smile on Zhang Ximeng's face, Guo Xing seemed to sense something, a mission was calling him... "That...Mr. Zhang, no, you won't let me lead the army, will you?"

"what are you thinking!"

One sentence from Zhang Ximeng extinguished Guo Xing's ambitions, let's go dreaming, let a person who just violated the military regulations become a high-ranking official at the command level, even if it makes sense, where do you put Zhu's army's military regulations?

"This new commander is the lord's nephew, Zhu Wenzheng. As for the commander of the artillery battalion he left behind, Li Wenzhong will act as his agent for the time being... Don't think that Zhu Wen is relying on the lord's relationship, his ability to lead troops to fight, Probably much stronger than you! Do you know?"

Guo Xing grinned, "I know, I know!"

He is really crying now, it looks like he has nothing left, if he is really dismissed from office, from now on, he will be an ordinary white man!

"Do you feel wronged?" Zhang Ximeng asked with a smile.

Guo Xing smiled helplessly, "There is nothing wrong with it, anyway, I have a clear conscience, if I choose again, I will do the same! I, I can't regret doing the right thing!"

"Hahaha!"

Zhang Ximeng laughed again, "Very good! So I was still hesitant, but I feel relieved if you can say this." Zhang Ximeng came over on his own initiative, patted Guo Xing on the shoulder, and then whispered to him: "I Discussed with the lord, the purpose of removing you from the official position of Qianhu is to give you another more suitable position."

"What, where is it?"

"Military trainer!"

"Trainer?"

"Yes, it is in charge of military discipline, military spirit, and soldiers' thinking, and is responsible for resolving some affairs other than war for the general...What about military competitions, food and weapons, soldiers' lives, and comfort for wounded soldiers. In a word, it is a team. Master, do you understand?"

Guo Xing was stunned for a long time before he slowly understood, "First, sir, isn't this what you used to do in the army?"

Zhang Ximeng was also taken aback, it seems to be true... When the Zhu Family Army was first established, he established many rules in the army and led the soldiers to read and write. This is why Guo Xing and others respectfully call him Mr. Zhu.

But with the development of the Zhu family army, Zhang Ximeng, the right minister, had more and more affairs. He was basically separated from the management of the army. People like Xu Da also followed the careful habit of managing the soldiers under him.

In other words, apart from the fact that the military regulations are still the same, in other areas, things have gradually changed.

"Speaking of it, it's still different. Our Zhu family army is different from Tianwan's soldiers, and also different from Yuan Ting's soldiers... We have our own ideas, and we have our own insistence on sharing the land evenly and helping the people. We are invincible Excellent soldiers are the weapons for us to realize our ideals...the trainers should tell the soldiers their ideals in the army, and at the same time set an example, set an example, and tell the soldiers what is right and what is wrong."

Zhang Ximeng said seriously: "This is a very poor position. Once I take it, I'm afraid I won't have the chance to be rich and famous."

Guo Xing let out a long breath, and pondered: "I understand, just like Mr. Zhang, who is clean and self-confident, with a breeze in his sleeves! I, I dare not say that I can catch up with Mr., but I will do my best. Please rest assured, Mr.!"

Zhang Ximeng rolled his eyelids, but he was speechless... When will I be free?It seems that apart from receiving some golden beans from Zhu Yuanzhang back then, he hasn't received any benefits!

Why do I feel a bit at a loss?

You guys should send me some money, maybe I can help you with things too!

How did Zhang Ximeng know that there have been rumors for a long time that he would rather give gifts to Zhu Yuanzhang than Zhang Xianggong. Our Zhang Xianggong is a clean and honest official!

Forced to be an upright official!

Zhang Ximeng is also very helpless... After talking with Guo Xing, Zhang Ximeng came out with him, but found that the outside was full of people, and the big guys stretched their necks. When they found Guo Xing with a smile on his face, they all put their hearts on it in stomach.

He couldn't help but muttered: "Let me just say, the Zhu family army is different from the Yuan Dynasty, it's the most reasonable, and it won't frame meritorious ministers."

Chapter 249 Graduation

"Several, I have been dismissed!"

Guo Xing was the first to speak, even with a bit of joy. In an instant, the faces of the people on the opposite side changed wildly, especially Timur first. Could it be that Zhu Jiajun insisted on learning from Yuan Ting instead of learning what was good?Also framed Zhongliang?

If that's the case, you're doomed!

Their eyes were rounded, with anger on their faces... Fortunately, Zhang Ximeng was here, so they didn't dare to explode.Don't think that we are prisoners, so we dare not speak up. At worst, we will die, and there is nothing to be afraid of.

"Well... don't get me wrong, I seem to be... promoted now!" Guo Xing looked at Zhang Ximeng with a grin, and said naively: "Mr. Zhang, what is the position of this trainer?"

Zhang Ximeng said: "You are now the battalion trainer, which means you are lower than the commander."

"Low? Is that the deputy commander?"

"No!" Zhang Ximeng said directly: "In terms of status, you and the commander are on the same level, but when you finally make the decision to fight, the commander should be the main one, and you can't do it for you. But for external coordination, you are better than the commander. You have great authority. This is also the reason why my lord exempted you from your thousand households and removed from your military registration."

Guo Xing scratched his head, "Sir, I'm confused again, so am I considered a warrior?"

Zhang Ximeng smiled and said: "It doesn't count, it doesn't count! You participate in military affairs, but in terms of ownership, you belong directly to the lord. In addition, for example, in the future, if you need to open a warehouse and coordinate places, you will come forward, understand." Yet?"

Guo Xing was still confused, but Gong Bosui understood, "Is it just like I used to be a military counselor, a civil servant and a military post?"

Zhang Ximeng smiled and said: "You can look at it this way, but it is still different... To be honest, as for how to arrange it, the lord has not finalized it. It is about experimenting. If the effect is not good, it will probably be changed back. If the effect is outstanding , it will probably be promoted to other battalions, so the burden on you is not light!"

"Us?" Yexian Timur asked curiously: "Master Zhang, what does it have to do with us?"

Zhang Ximeng thought for a while, nodded and said: "Yes, it has nothing to do with you, you are free!"

Ye Xian was still confused, he was in a hurry, "I said Zhang Xiang, you can explain it clearly once, and charades are meaningless at all!"

"To put it bluntly, the lord wants to select some people from among these soldiers to form a new army. In addition to rewarding everyone's contributions, it is also a verification of the new management system and military model. As for it, it has nothing to do with you. After all, you are not young anymore, and you used to have high positions, so it is not easy to arrange them now. But in order to thank you for your contribution this time, the lord intends to pardon some people."

Zhang Ximeng said with a smile: "First of all, you have been reformed very well, and you can probably leave first. From now on, you will be free, and you can do whatever you want."

"Then it's okay if I go back to the Yuan court?" Yexian Timur said bluntly.

Zhang Ximeng smiled, "Of course, you can do it yourself!"

He also froze for a moment, then suddenly hugged his head and squatted on the ground, he was speechless. If you look carefully, you will find that the circles of his eyes are red.

Looking at the others, they were more or less empty.

Xuexue and the others turned their heads to one side, at a loss, just staring blankly in front of them, as if everything had become empty... they couldn't help but mutter to themselves, what should I do, what should I do?

During this period of time in the prisoner-of-war camp, although there were various situations, I couldn’t bear a lot of grievances, and earth-shaking changes took place... After all, there are still things to do and some fun to speak of.

But what can I do if I leave?

They used to be high-ranking officials of the Yuan court, and then they were prisoners of the Zhu family army... Logically speaking, they couldn't stay in the prison camp for a lifetime, and they had to go out sooner or later.

And we can't expect Zhu Yuanzhang to reinstate them, that's even more unrealistic.

But still the same sentence, what are you doing?

What will they do?

If you go out like this, you won't starve to death!

"That...it's actually not that troublesome."

Zhang Ximeng took the initiative to pull it up and Timur first, and said with a smile: "Didn't you also repair cattle hooves and shoe horseshoes for the people these days, you did a good job!"

He also frowned first, "Then, after going out, can I still shoe the horse?"

Zhang Ximeng shook his head, "I don't think so...you should pursue more!"

He also widened his eyes first: "..."

"You see, you were very busy in the past, weren't you? If you want, I can help set up a veterinary school. How about you become a mountain chief and help train veterinarians?"

He also frowned first, thought for a while, and then said: "I, I can also raise horses! Can I?"

"Yes, as long as you prove that you are competent, I can help you build a horse farm!"

As soon as Naha said this, Alu Hui squeezed over, "That... Zhang Xiang, we are better at raising horses than him! Choose us!"

Zhang Ximeng couldn't help laughing, "There's no need to fight, our army is not just a racecourse in the future, you can compete!"

Speaking of this, the atmosphere suddenly relaxed, and Gong Bosui couldn't help laughing and said, "It turns out that you can still do what you did before, but you don't have to be restricted. I said that Zhang Xiang is thoughtful and there is no need to worry! It is true!"

Xuexue gave him a big white eye, "Don't pretend to be mean, your face turned pale just now! Yexian and I are both skilled craftsmen, but you are a white-faced scholar. If you go out, you may starve to death."

Gong Bo was anxious, "How could I starve to death? I have studied three history books, and I am full of knowledge. I am different from you reckless people!"

Zhang Ximeng smiled, "It's really different, Mr. Gong, I plan to hire you to serve as a councilor at my side."

Gong Bosui nodded immediately, "Thank you for the promotion, Mr. Zhang, I'm sure I'll do my best and die!"

Timur was also anxious, "I said Gong Bosui, can you show some face? Zhang Xiang hasn't said what to do... What if you can't do it? Besides, you are far away from Zhuge Wuhou. It’s okay to put gold on your face, don’t you feel ashamed?”

These people are not polite at all.

Gong Bo was blushed anxiously by them, "Master Zhang, tell me, let's see if I am up to the task?"

Zhang Ximeng smiled, "It's nothing, it's just that we need to further formulate regulations and clarify the norms... As the saying goes, there is no rule, but this is wartime, and power is urgent. As I said just now, the commander is in charge of military affairs , is the chief general in the army, and the trainer is responsible for all aspects, including external coordination... But how to coordinate? Is it purely for consultation, or has the right to take over the local government office? What level of trainer can take over what level of local government office? What is the procedure... Do you want the commanding envoy to sign for confirmation?"

When Gong Bo heard this, he breathed a sigh of relief, and a smile appeared on his face.

It didn't bother him at all.

To be honest, as a country with a long history, as long as you look through the history books, you can probably find a corresponding solution.

For example, in the Wei, Jin, Southern and Northern Dynasties, it was very interesting that the generals were very popular in supervising Chinese and foreign military forces.

There is usually an envoy in front of this position... An envoy is similar to giving Shang Fang a sword, a king's order flag, and can be arbitrary, kill officials, and restrain civil and military affairs.Followed by the governor of all Chinese and foreign military forces, or the military governors of certain states, it shows that the authority, not only military affairs, but also other matters, is under the jurisdiction.

In the Tang Dynasty, the world was unified, and the standard configuration of power ministers such as governors of Chinese and foreign military forces disappeared, and was replaced by the chief commander of the marching army, and later developed into a more peaceful Jiedushi.

However, at the end of the Tang Dynasty, the vassals and towns were separated, and the power of Jiedushi was overwhelming. After five generations, in the Song Dynasty, civilian officials were established to rule the army.

Military generals usually obey the dispatches of civil officials, and they only deserve to follow the formation map, do things honestly, and be obediently as tool people.

When it comes to Yuan Ting, there are various Xing Zhongshu provinces, controlling soldiers and horses in one place, and controlling various affairs.

After combing all the way, you will find that Zhu's army now has a system of civil officials and a system of generals, but there is no system for coordinating civil and military affairs.

When the site is small, there is actually no need to consider it.

Usually it was Zhu Yuanzhang who led the troops, and everyone listened to him. Sometimes Zhang Ximeng was responsible for dividing the troops. Who would dare not listen to Mr. Zhang's arrangements?