Du Zhongxiao entered the Tianzhang Pavilion, saluted like a ceremony, and Zhao Zhen ordered to give a seat.

Sitting down, Zhao Zhen said: "The war with the Khitan has ended, and everything is as the Taiwei expected. The Khitan ceded Shuozhou and Dezhou, as well as Baishuiluo and Ninety-Nine Springs. The four places surrounded Datong Mansion from three directions, and if there was a war in the future, the dynasty had taken the lead. ”

Du Zhongxiao praised the wat at the war: "Your Majesty Lai's command is effective, and the Khitan can't think about it." ”

Zhao Zhen smiled and said, "The battle ahead is over, and next, it should be the military reform." You have made several reports before, and I have sent someone to draw a picture based on the content of your report and hang it here. Come and see. ”

Du Zhongxiao got up and followed Zhao Zhen to the back of the screen. When I looked up, I saw huge pieces of paper hanging on both sides, with the Privy Council on one side and the three government offices on the other. Under each yamen, according to Du Zhongxiao's recital, each yamen was listed in different categories.

When he used to talk to Zhao Zhen about military knowledge, Du Zhongxiao once drew a table of the army on Hequ Road according to this format. Zhao Zhen learned this method, specially found someone, and drew the Privy Council and the Sanya. From top to bottom, like a big tree, you can see it very clearly. The following is divided into several functions, how many yamen, how many people are in the yamen, all the way to the bottom.

For military reform, Du Zhongxiao originally only had an approximation. These days, Zhao Zhen has repeatedly urged, and the following can only be continuously refined. Du Zhongxiao, together with his colleagues in the Privy Council, went down to the following branches and staffing. Now that the big frame is complete, it's just a matter of adding people to it.

Pointing to the three yamen, Zhao Zhen said: "According to the performance of the Taiwei, the three yamen should be in charge of military affairs, mobilization and military law, and they are still the three yamen. However, it is not appropriate to separate the three ya. I want to be like the Privy Council, with a few marshals, what do you think? ”

Du Zhongxiao held the wat: "What Your Majesty said is true." Only now, there is no suitable candidate. ”

Zhao Zhen nodded slightly, and after a while, he said, "You can first choose a few people from the Privy Council and the various commanders." The privy deputy envoy Fu Bi has been in Hequ Road for several years, and he is familiar with military affairs, so how does the lieutenant think he will go to Sanya? ”

Du Zhongxiao thought about it, shook his head and said: "Fu Bi is a civil minister, sitting in the Sanya, but I am afraid that the generals in the army will not accept it." According to tradition, Sanya has always used military generals, and if the rules are changed, many things will be difficult to do. ”

After the reform, the three yas are the future of the military generals in the army, and the marshal is analogous to the chief. If it is occupied by Wenchen again, it will inevitably be criticized. The Privy Council can be used both civilly and militaryly, but the Sanya cannot, otherwise the future of the generals will be in question.

Zhao Zhen was silent for a while, and then asked Du Zhongxiao: "Is there a suitable candidate in Taiwei's heart?" ”

Du Zhongxiao shook his head: "Back to Your Majesty, there is indeed no suitable person now." The commander of the three yas is the respect of the generals, and the generals in the army are really difficult to take on this position. The minister thought that at the beginning, there was no chief of the three ya, and it was more appropriate to order the divisions to directly obey His Majesty's orders. ”

Zhao Zhen looked at Du Zhongxiao and didn't speak for a while, just looked at the wall chart.

Although there were several battles, the commanders who could fight were Du Zhongxiao and Fu Bi, and the last time was Pang Ji of Hedong Road. Di Qing, the only commander in charge of the party's extermination, has already proved that it is not appropriate to have different opinions on military reform. Now there are no suitable generals in the army to do this job.

Since the Sanya is only in charge of military affairs, and the unified command of the army is in the Privy Council, this position is not as important as before. In other words, the military power of the commander-in-chief has been separated, especially the wartime command, and it is impossible to cause chaos in the hands of the Privy Council. Of course, the power of this position is very large, and it can be said that it is no less than that of Zaizhi, but it is only a general in the army, there is no need to have experience, and it is not suitable.

After a long time, Zhao Zhen sighed: "In the past, I only felt that there were many officials, but when it was really used, I realized that there were few talents in the court." ”

Du Zhongxiao said: "Military reform is unprecedented, everyone has never experienced it, and they don't know which one can be used and which one can't." It's better to wait a few years for everything to go smoothly before you can find the right candidate. ”

Zhao Zhen nodded: "That's it, this position is temporarily vacant, waiting for someone to come." - The following three divisions, who does the captain think can be competent? In order to be particularly familiar with military affairs, one must be familiar with military affairs. ”

Du Zhongxiao praised the wat and said: "The minister thinks that Yang Wenguang has been in the army for many years, has long experienced military merits, is proficient in affairs, and can manage military and political affairs." ”

Zhao Zhen was not surprised, and nodded: "After Yang Wenguang became a general, he became a subordinate when he was young, and he was familiar with the situation in the army. He has been in Suizhou for several years with the lieutenant, and he should be familiar with the new military affairs. In the past few years, he has made many military achievements in Hequ Road, and he is a suitable candidate. ”

Speaking of this, Zhao Zhen said again: "According to Taiwei's opinion, how about these generals who are in charge of the affairs of the three yas, or are they like the previous three yas who were in charge of the army?" The three main positions are like the three handsome. For the rest of the deputies, you can refer to Du Yuhou. ”

Du Zhongxiao said: "The three yamen are in charge of the daily government affairs of the army, and the courtesy cannot be low. However, among the three divisions, the military and political affairs are more important than the other two divisions, and the courtesy should be higher. The chief officials of the three yas should be compared to the two governments in the future, and should not be lower than the chief executive. ”

Zhao Zhen thought for a while and said with a smile: "What the Taiwei said is true." In the future, the three ya, the most important position, should be treated with solemnity. ”

was able to give Sanya a higher courtesy, not only because of the importance of power, but because they did not have the command of the army. Without the right of command, it is impossible to threaten the imperial power and eliminate the hidden dangers of the emperor. At this time, it is logical to give a higher status.

Looking at the picture on the wall, Zhao Zhen said: "Yang Wenguang is used for military and political affairs, who should be used to manage the mobilization of the whole army?" ”

Du Zhongxiao praised the wat: "This matter is not only related to the army, but also related to the locality, and there is really no suitable candidate in the minister's heart." ”

Zhao Zhen said: "Since this is the case, it will be recommended by the courtiers." It is best to be both civil and military, and it is best to be familiar with local affairs, and it is best to use a general who has been a local chief. Be familiar with the affairs of the officials, and do not be deceived by them. ”

After speaking, he asked again: "What about the people in the army who are in charge of military law?" This is an important position and should not be taken lightly. ”

Du Zhongxiao said: "Military law is like the imperial history of the court, the responsibility of supervision, this position can only be decided by the master, and the minister does not dare to ask." ”

Zhao Zhen nodded, and didn't say much. In the past year, Du Zhongxiao has been stable and careful, and Zhao Zhen is already familiar with it. Although the military law belongs to the Sanya, it has a certain degree of independence, and the candidate should be decided by the emperor. Zhao Zhen attaches great importance to the imperial history of the court, and it is strictly forbidden to recommend candidates for the imperial history. Of course, the officials in charge of military law in the military must also make their own decisions, otherwise they will not be able to effectively control the army.

Tonight, I just asked Du Zhongxiao's attitude briefly, and after talking about the chief official of the Sanya, Zhao Zhen walked to the other side.

Looking at the wall chart, Zhao Zhen said: "The Privy Council is in charge of military orders, intelligence, logistics, and meritorious service, this is under the control of the captain, I don't know who to use?" DPRK and Chinese officials, can there be a suitable one? ”

Du Zhongxiao said: "Those who manage military orders must be familiar with the army, and it is best to be a marshal." There are two people in the minister's heart, one is Zhao Zi, who has just returned to Beijing, and the other is Liu Ji who is on Hequ Road, I don't know which one is appropriate. The officials in charge of logistics, who have been on the side for several years, have always been Li Fugui in charge of the army's money and food, which is the most suitable. For the rest of the officials, there is no suitable candidate. ”

Zhao Zhen said: "Liu Ji's army was only separated in Tiandu Mountain last year, and I heard that it has been managed very well this year. If you use him, the army of Hequlu will be weak, so let's use Zhao Zi. ”

Du Zhongxiao hurriedly praised the wat and said yes.

Zhao Zhen said again: "After Li Fugui became a famous minister, he has been in charge of money and grain on the river and winding roads for many years, and everything has his own charter, so he can go back to Beijing to do this." As for the officials who are in charge of rewarding merits, what does Taiwei think of Shi Quanbin? ”

Du Zhongxiao hurriedly said: "Your Majesty, the minister thinks that it is better for the Privy Council not to use the minister." ”

Zhao Zhen was stunned for a moment, but didn't ask again, just said: "Since that's the case, then don't choose officials." ”

In a place like the two prefectures, how can you use ministers. Regardless of whether Shi Quanbin is suitable or not, Du Zhongxiao will oppose it. If this example is opened, there will be endless troubles in the future, and there is not only one powerful eunuch in the palace, Shi Quanbin.

Zhao Zhen knew that Shi Quanbin had a good relationship with Du Zhongxiao, and when he saw Du Zhongxiao's opposition, he knew that he was simply against using ministers. The two governments are the center of the imperial court, and Du Zhongxiao's attitude is not surprising.

After a while, Zhao Zhen pointed to the last position: "Who should be used by the officials in charge of intelligence in the Privy Council?" ”

Du Zhongxiao praised the wat at the war: "The main thing in charge of intelligence is the military situation of the surrounding countries, as well as the affairs of the military. It is best for His Majesty to determine this person, and the information he holds is not only known to the courtiers, but also to His Majesty. ”

Zhao Zhen nodded: "Since that's the case, then use Li Zhang." He has been in the army for many years, although he has never fought and has no military merits, but he is careful in his work, and he is the most suitable for keeping secrets. In this way, the Privy Council will have no worries. ”