After traveling through time, I became Han Zhang’s grandson?

After half a month of preparation, the Song Dynasty court finally completed the deployment of troops and the arrangement of local armed personnel.

This made Han Ming begin to examine the various problems of the Song Dynasty's military system, the most important of which was inefficiency.

During wartime, this would easily allow hostile forces to seize the opportunity and launch a severe attack.

Therefore, military reform will also be a very difficult issue in the future.

"Reform...Reform...Reform..." Han Ming looked at the chronology of major events during the Qingli period of this dynasty.

"Ten Things to Propose, Part Two: Enriching the Country and Strengthening the Military: Improving Military Preparations."

"Princess Fan Wencheng advocated the restoration of the prefectural soldier system and suggested recruiting strong men from areas near the capital to serve as guards of the capital to supplement the regular army."

"These guards spend about three quarters of the year farming and one quarter training for combat, combining military service with farming."

"The implementation of this system can save on supplies and effectively solve the problem of redundant soldiers."

Han Ming paced in the study and recited softly.

"Politics, economy, military, culture and education..."

"With economic reform as the main focus, we will drive the development of political, military, and cultural fields. We will use economic reform to leverage the political system reform of the entire Song Dynasty, and then..."

Han Ming's thoughts came to a sudden halt. Economic reform? Political system reform? Military reform?

"What exactly does the Song Dynasty need now..."

Putting down the book, Han Ming kept thinking. The 'three redundant problems' had been piling up for a long time. Could he really find an answer that would satisfy everyone?

Ruling class? The ruled class?

Social contradictions, land annexation, external ethnic conflicts...

Thousands of complicated worries flooded into Han Ming's mind. The influence of the social system in his previous life and the intersection of the world he lived in in this life made him feel like he was dreaming.

"Why think so much? There will always be a way out when you reach the mountain!"

Han Ming tidied up his study and put several books he often read, such as the Geography of Mountains and Rivers, the Book of Folk Customs, and the Chronicle of Major Events, into the bookcase.

These were all to be taken to Jiangxi to read when he took up his post. Han Ming himself didn't know how long this trip south would take.

Not only does he need to quell the rebellion, but he also has to take on the responsibility of reforming the salt law in Jiangxi, and this will be his first-hand experience in actual operations.

"Hope everything goes well..."

On July 11, the third year of Jiayou in the Song Dynasty, Han Ming, the envoy of Jiangnan West Route, the secretary of the Central Secretariat, and the compiler of the Hanlin Academy, was ordered to go south to quell the rebellion.

In an instant, the entire city of Bianjing was in turmoil, and many officials' families, children, and common people went to the South Gate to watch the army's departure.

Many of them came to see him off, including Han Ming's wife Yu Yanran, the only daughter of Duke Yingguo Zhang, Zhang Guifen, the third son of the Di family, Di Yong, and the Fan brothers.

The most eye-catching ones among them are Qi Heng, the young master of the Duke of Qi, Sheng Changbai, the second son of the Sheng family, and Gu Tingye, the second son of the Ningyuan Marquis.

At the front of the entire army, the leader Han Ming was saying goodbye to everyone.

"It's a pity that Zhong Huai can't go south with us this time." Han Ming looked at Gu Tingye standing in the crowd with some emotion.

"I still want to calm down for a while. I have to let Jingyuan down!" Gu Tingye clasped his fists and bowed.

"Hey! You're welcome. There's no need to say more between you and me. Whenever you have an idea, just come to Jiangxi. I'll definitely make a bed for you!"

Han Ming helped Gu Tingye up, then glanced at everyone and saw his godsister, Zhang Guifen from the Zhang family, looking at Di Liang helplessly.

There was no exchange of words between the two, but in Han's vicious eyes, there seemed to be a faint red rope between the two.

Seeing this situation, Han Ming suddenly thought of his cousin and the fifth daughter of the Sheng family.

It seems like there's been no news between these two since the polo match. What's going on? Are they starting to become a trend for secret relationships?

Han Ming threw away all the inappropriate thoughts in his mind, looked at Yu Yanran who was hiding aside, and walked slowly forward.

Seeing that Han Ming and Yu Yanran had something to say, everyone tactfully kept their distance and whispered to each other, with laughter emanating from time to time.

"My dear, I don't know when I will be back from my trip south this time, but I will send a letter home once a month to let you know I'm safe. Don't worry, take good care of yourself and your family."

Han Ming didn't dare to pull or tug at the girl in public. He just smiled faintly and said some words of advice to Yu Yanran.

"Well, it's definitely not as easy as it is at home. You must take care of your health and pay attention to the changing weather."

"If you're tired, go to bed early. Don't stay up late reading documents. If you're hungry, ask Yong Zeng to prepare some food. Make sure it's something warm and gentle, not something cold."

"Marching and fighting is a soldier's duty. As a scholar, you should avoid recklessly rushing onto the battlefield and causing trouble for yourself and others."

"Sir, remember that you still have family in Bianjing who are always thinking about you. You must not do anything impulsive."

"I'm here at home, and my mother has been teaching me how to manage the household recently. Don't worry about us."

"..."

Listening to Yu Yanran's heartfelt words, Han Ming felt a warm current in his heart and looked at the delicate woman more tenderly.

"My lady, I will keep in mind what you said and will never forget it!"

Han Ming raised his hands and bowed deeply.

"I will also remember your words carefully, guard the house well, and wait for your return!"

Yu Yanran lowered her body slightly and saluted Han Ming.

Their eyes met, a faint smile appeared on their faces, and they slowly nodded.

Looking at the two people who were reluctant to leave, Gu Tingye sighed helplessly: "You said that the official's affairs... "

"Shh, you're talking too much!" Sheng Changbai glared at Gu Tingye, making him speechless, and smiled awkwardly.

As the sun rose, it was time to set off. Han Ming, Di Liang, Di Zi, Cai Ting, and Zhong Zhen, who was temporarily recruited by the Jiangxi Pacification Office, were among them.

The five of them jumped on their horses together and waved goodbye to everyone.

Then Han Ming took the official hat handed to him by Yong Zeng, put it on seriously, and walked to the front of the battle with his legs lightly tied to his horse's belly.

"Arm your troops in formation! Move out—!"

With Han Ming's loud shout, the entire army raised the Jiangnan West Route Army Flag, erected the Han and Di general flags, and walked out of the south gate of Bianjing City step by step.

Looking at the people leaving, Gu Tingye and other friends who were seeing them off couldn't help but feel a little touched.

Among their group of friends, Han Ming was like a shining morning star, rising the fastest and beginning to illuminate the impoverished and weak Song Dynasty.

On the first day that Han Ming led the relevant personnel and troops south, the city of Bianjing began to be in turmoil. Countless people on horseback rushed out from the four gates and spread to the east, west, south and north of the Song Dynasty.

At this moment, a strange atmosphere began to appear among the army heading south to quell the rebellion.

Of course, this happened within the pacification envoy's camp and did not spread to the entire army.

Because Han Ming was preparing for a special raid.

"What?! We're told to march south quickly without raising any banners and seize the counties held by the rebels?"

Di Zi looked at Han Ming, who was sitting in the main tent of the central army, with some surprise.

"What are you surprised about?! Master Di and the Duke have both taught us about raiding tactics. What's wrong with that?!"

Han Ming asked back in a serious tone.

"This...is mainly because we don't have enough war horses. How can we lead the soldiers on a thousand-mile raid?"

Di Liang also felt that Han Ming was a little whimsical. Fighting a war is not something that can be accomplished by just moving your mouth up and down, opening and closing it. This could result in deaths!

"It seems you have been in the Northwest for too long. Can't you think more creatively? We don't have horses, but we have this!"

Han Ming stood up and took a picture of the military map next to him. On it was a long winding river.

"You mean..."

"Use the Huai River and other connected canals and their tributaries to quickly move south and enter Jiangxi!"

Cai Ting, as expected of a military general, immediately guessed Han Ming's intention.

Although this was the first time the two of them had worked together, and he was suddenly notified to go south, which was a bit like being forced to do something, he was still very grateful to Han Ming for his help and good words, which enabled him to be reinstated.

"As expected of Zi Zheng, what he said is so accurate!" Han Ming smiled slightly and looked at the people below.

"Isn't this... too radical? While boats are fast, the northern soldiers are unfamiliar with water, which could easily reduce their combat effectiveness."

The doctor also said this with some concern.

"Don't worry. I'm following His Majesty's order to go south and quell the rebellion. I've specially selected a strong water brigade from among the soldiers of the Three Yamen."

"Why!!!"

"ha!!!"

"..."

Everyone looked at Han Ming in surprise. He looked harmless. This guy must have some tricks up his sleeve!