What is the difference between the palace of Xixia and the palace of Song Dynasty
Zhao Zhen and Kou Ji had never been to the Xixia Palace before, so they didn't know.
But when they stepped on the door of Xixia Palace, they understood the difference between Xixia Palace and Song Palace.
Judging from the city wall alone, the city wall of the Xixia Palace is more than a star and a half shorter than the city wall of the Song Dynasty Palace.
As for the others, Zhao Zhen didn't want to comment.
The same is true for Kou Ji.
It's not that the other parts of the Xixia Palace are inferior to the Song Palace.
But apart from the city wall, the Song Dynasty Palace is nowhere comparable to the Xixia Palace.
In terms of scale, Xixia Palace is nearly double the size of Song Palace.
In terms of palace complexes, the Xixia Palace is far more than the Song Palace.
Regarding the degree of luxury, there is no distinction between high and low.
Although Xixia is located in the north, the construction of the Xixia Palace does not have the roughness of the north. Instead, there are more gardens that can only be found in the south.
"Who helped Li Deming build the palace?"
Zhao Zhen stared at the Xixia Palace and questioned.
Kou Ji thought for a while and said: "It is said that it is a descendant of the former Ministry of Industry official..."
"It's a talent, the palace is well built, but unfortunately it can't be used by me."
Zhao Zhen sighed and stepped across the gate of Xixia Palace.
Kou Ji followed Zhao Zhen, pursing his lips, and said nothing.
The reason why Zhao Zhen sighed was not because the person who helped Li Deming build the palace was not willing to help Zhao Zhen build the palace, but the palace of Song Dynasty was not easy to build too many palaces, and it was not easy to expand.
Whether it is to build too many palaces or expand, it will arouse opposition from some people.
When Emperor Taizu Zhao Kuangyin was in power, he felt that the palace of the Song Dynasty was sufficient, so he did not expand the palace and did not build too many palaces.
After Emperor Taizong Zhao Guangyi ascended the throne, he wanted to expand the palace, but he gave up this move because he could not afford to demolish the residences of the people living outside the imperial city.
He was able to use his power to forcibly drive out the people.
But he did not do so.
Because if he did that, he would definitely cause a lot of scolding.
Emperor Taizong Zhao Guangyi cherished feathers and did not want to listen to the scolding of the people, so he did not force the people out.
Emperor Zhenzong Zhao Heng once also gave birth to the idea of expanding the palace, but after discussing with the Manchu civil and military, he was stopped by the Manchu civil and military.
Therefore, the Song Dynasty Palace is still small.
Although it is enough for Zhao Zhen to live in it, and enough to house Zhao Zhen's concubines, the palace of the Song Dynasty is indeed a bit small compared to other dynasties.
Now that he is still being compared by the Xixia Palace, Zhao Zhen naturally feels uncomfortable.
Zhao Zhen and Kou Ji, under the watchful eyes of the guards, stepped into the Xixia Palace. There were many potholes near the gate of the palace.
Prior to this, Liu Heng and Chong Shiheng attacked the Xixia Palace repeatedly, which caused a lot of trauma to the Xixia Palace.
Although Liu Heng and Chong Shiheng sent someone to clean up, there are still some broken parts that are difficult to repair for a while.
Standing in the dilapidated place, Zhao Zhen turned around and said to Kou Ji: "Fourth brother, I think I should find someone to repair it. What do you think?"
Kou Ji was taken aback for a moment. He heard Zhao Zhen's voice-over, and said in deep thought, "The official family intends to designate this place as a palace?"
Zhao Zhen didn't conceal it, and slowly nodded and said: "Every summer, the heat in Bianjing is unbearable. It is also a good choice for me to take the Manchu civil and military here to escape the heat."
Kou Ji nodded slowly, "Since the official has this thought, the official will send someone to repair it once or twice."
The Xixia Palace is much larger than the Song Palace.
If such a large palace is not used, it will inevitably be a bit wasteful.
If it is given, it is somewhat unlikely.
The average courtier can't afford it.
Regardless of the scale of the Xixia Palace, it is just a lot of things in the palace that only the king is qualified to use, and it is not affordable for ordinary courtiers.
There are many things about the monarchy in the Xixia Palace.
If all were removed, the Xixia Palace would be demolished and rebuilt.
Li Deming probably spent a lot of money when building the Xixia Palace.
If it is demolished and rebuilt, it will be a great waste.
It is just right to set this place as a palace.
Zhao Zhen heard Kou Ji agree with his idea, smiled and nodded, and walked to the main hall of Xixia Palace.
When he arrived at the entrance of the main hall of the Xixia Palace, Zhao Zhen stopped again. Across the door, looking at the tables and chairs placed in the main hall, Zhao Zhen faintly ordered: "Other people's things, I'm not used to it. Move in the kit."
Chen Lin heard the words and agreed, and quickly took the eunuch to replace the things in the main hall.
It's not that Zhao Zhen is paying attention, but the things Li Deming used, with a strong exotic style. Zhao Zhen will soon summon all meritorious soldiers in the main hall, and he needs to be more solemn.
After Chen Lin led the people to change the things in the main hall, Zhao Zhen took Kou Ji and stepped into the main hall.
Zhao Zhen sat down, and after Kou Ji sat down under Zhao Zhen, the generals of the commanders slowly entered the hall.
The headed Chong Shiheng and Liu Heng were holding a box together.
The two entered the hall, and after the ceremony, they delivered the box to Chen Lin, and Chen Lin held it and presented it to Zhao Zhen.
Zhao Zhen didn't take a second look at the box, but said to the generals: "Now Xixia is flat, and the territory of my Song Dynasty is unprecedentedly vast. My Song Dynasty can have today, it is all the soldiers who fight desperately.
Before the war, I had promised that after the war, I would award meritorious soldiers.
I have already sent an order to the city of Bianjing and summoned the Manchu civil and military forces to visit Xingqing Mansion.
At that time, I will be in the presence of the civil and military forces of the Manchu dynasty, honoring you, etc., to praise your merits.
Before that, I hope you can be more respectful, fulfill your duties, guard the territory I handed over to you, and take care of the people below. "
When the generals heard the words, they all bowed and said: "Here..."
Zhao Zhen continued: "Most of the rewards I give you are officials, so sooner or later, it won't get in the way. But the rewards of the soldiers cannot be delayed."
Zhao Zhen looked at Chong Shiheng and Liu Heng, and asked: "You two are responsible for the payment. The money in the Xixia Palace is also counted by you. Now, you tell me that you will count it out from the Xixia Palace. How much floating wealth did you have?"
Zhong Shiheng and Liu Heng looked at each other with bitter expressions.
Liu Heng bowed and said, "Going back to the official house, the floating wealth in the Xixia Palace is less than three million yuan..."
Zhao Zhen was stunned for a moment, and said, "So few?"
Zhong Shiheng bowed and said: "Before the war, Li Deming rewarded most of Xixia's floating wealth to the warriors of the various ministries of the party, so there was not much floating wealth left in the Xixia Palace."
Zhao Zhen frowned and said, "After breaking through Xingqing Mansion, have you ever checked the mansions of those Xixia nobles?"
Liu Heng hurriedly said: "When I went back to the official house, I had already checked all of them, and the amount of floating fortune found exceeded 10 million."
Zhao Zhen's brows loosened.
He said inwardly, it's okay.
Zhao Zhen looked at Kou Ji and asked: "How many floating wealth was seized when my great Song soldiers conquered all parts of Xixia?"
Kou Ji arched his hands and said, "Going back to the official house, there are roughly 8 million Guans."
Zhao Zhen smiled bitterly, "Xixia is really poor enough."
Kou Ji shook his head and smiled: "The official's words are bad. In terms of money, Xixia is indeed poor. But if you count horses, cattle and sheep, Xixia is not poor at all."
In this war, although the money seized from Xixia was small, the number of cattle, sheep and horses seized was very large.
If all cattle, sheep, and horses were converted into money, the spoils that Song had seized from Xixia were indeed very rich.
Not to mention those cattle and sheep for which there is no clear statistics, there are 800,000 horses alone.
Among them, there are 15 to 60 thousand high-end horses.
There are more than 400,000 horses of medium and good horses.
The rest are inferior horses.
The value of the horses surpassed the money that Song had seized.
Although such a large number of horses flooded into the Song Dynasty, the number of horses would plummet.
But with Da Song's demand, even if the price of horses fell sharply, it would not fall much.
The army will transfer a group to make the great Song horse army a real horse army.
A batch of them must be kept in the northwest and handed over to the herdsmen for stocking.
Those who flow into the people are probably inferior horses.
But even inferior horses, flowing into the people, can help the court in exchange for a lot of money.
Zhao Zhen heard Kou Ji's words and thought about it: "The cattle, sheep and horses are given as rewards to the soldiers. I am afraid it will be difficult for the soldiers to feel my long grace."
The soldiers and horses of the Song Dynasty were mostly professional soldiers.
Professional soldiers naturally have to kill on the battlefield all their lives.
They can't go herding horses and sheep.
Send it back to the family, and when it is delivered to the place, I am afraid I will starve to death long ago.
Therefore, if Zhao Zhen gave cattle, sheep and horses to soldiers, the greatest possibility is that those profiteers would be cheaper, and the soldiers would not get the benefits they deserve.
When Kou Ji heard what Zhao Zhen said, he knew what Zhao Zhen was going to say, so he didn't have a word.
Zhao Zhen stared at the generals and said: "Therefore, I plan to distribute the occupied land to the soldiers so that they can settle down here."
The generals heard that they were a little bit angry, but Zhao Zhen didn't care about their love, and continued: "Now that my Song Dynasty has conquered Xixia, my soldiers and horses don't need to be stationed along the Great Wall.
I will dispatch them outside the Great Wall and station them on our newly regained territories.
Therefore, their family members are not suitable for staying in the original place.
Their families should move with them to our newly regained territory.
Prior to this, Kou Jinglue was in Xiazhou and distributed the land to the soldiers, who immediately summoned their families to Xiazhou and other places.
This shows that my idea is feasible. "
After Zhao Zhen's voice landed, Zhong Shiheng hesitated and said: "The officials and the family members of the soldiers have already settled in their original places and moved to other places. I am afraid they will not adapt.
Moreover, the land of Xixia is mostly desert, mostly grassland, and there is not much land that can be cultivated.
They have moved here and it is difficult to work.
It's impossible for them to learn the Xixia people's appearance and graze here, right? "
When Zhong Shiheng said this, many generals nodded in agreement.
Zhao Zhen stared at Chong Shiheng and said, "The reason why I distributed the land to the soldiers and asked them to move the family members was not a temporary motive, but a deliberate one.
I distribute the land to the soldiers for three purposes.
One is to give generously to the soldiers.
The second is to let them stay at home with peace of mind.
The third is to let their family members help me and control this land. "
Zhao Zhen looked around the generals and continued: "You all know that the people here are sturdy, and the officials and small officials in the yamen alone may not be able to control the people here. Therefore, some people need to be relocated to help the officials and officials in the yamen. Small officials and herdsmen.
Although there is little fertile land here, it is enough for the families of soldiers and soldiers.
I can also use the set of government orders that Kou Jinglue used in Hexi.
With the example of Hexi before, this place will inevitably become another Hexi in a very short time. "
When Zhong Shiheng heard this, he said, "Since the officials have important tasks to be assigned to the families of the soldiers, the ministers naturally have no objection."
Zhao Zhen nodded with satisfaction and said, "Very well, then use the land here to reward the soldiers. Except for the soldiers and horses stationed in Beijing and the Zhenxi Army in Hexi, all other soldiers and soldiers can use their credit. Exchange for land here.
Although I can't let them race and enclose the land, each enemy's head has rewarded one hundred acres of land, and I still rewarded it. "
The generals heard what Zhao Zhen said. Look at me and I look at you. No one said anything.
Zhao Zhen's move not only rewarded the soldiers, but also planned to reorganize the soldiers.
Otherwise, it is impossible for him not to restrict the land chosen by the soldiers and soldiers.
For example, the soldiers of the Zhenguo Army can choose land in Xingqing Mansion, and the soldiers of the Xingguo Army can also choose land in Xingqing Mansion.
Then after the land distribution is completed, their family members will move over.
At that time, once the Zhen Guo Army and Xing Guo Army were transferred from Xingqing Mansion, the soldiers would naturally not be able to follow.
The most likely thing is that the soldiers who stayed in Xingqing Mansion were arranged together and placed under the command of the garrison in Xingqing Mansion.
The soldiers couldn't guess whether Zhao Zhen's move was to weaken their military power, or if it had another purpose, so no one spoke.
After Kou Ji heard what Zhao Zhen said, his face was a little surprised, but he did not speak.
Seeing that no one spoke, Zhao Zhen continued: "Of course, soldiers who choose to stay on fertile land such as Xingqing Mansion and Dingzhou will be treated differently from those who choose to go to barren places.
The soldiers who choose to stay on the fertile land such as Xingqing Mansion and Dingzhou must wait until the heads, ministers and others at all levels have selected the land before they can choose.
As for the soldiers who choose to go to barren places, I can appropriately give them some extra points. "
The land in Xixia is rich and poor, so it can't be generalized.
The deficiencies in quality should naturally be compensated by quantity.
After listening to Zhao Zhen's words, the generals remained silent.
Zhao Zhen waved his hand to them, "Go down and tell the soldiers the good news. By the way, tell the fire-head army to kill pigs and sheep. On the third day of Daqing, I will conquer Xixia for the Great Song!"
"Here!"
The generals bowed to Zhao Zhen and left the main hall of the palace with all their hearts.
After the generals left, Kou Ji couldn't bear it and asked: "Officials, are you planning to rearrange the troops and horses in the northwest?"
Zhao Zhen smiled and said, "You have already arranged the soldiers and horses in the northwest, why do I need to arrange them again?"
Kou Ji doubted: "Then you..."
Before Kou Ji finished speaking, Zhao Zhen said frankly: "The reason why I didn't set a place for the soldiers is to verify what the fourth brother said before."
Kou Ji was taken aback for a moment.
Zhao Zhen smiled and said: "Four brothers said before that my Da Song's military system has defects."
Combining Zhao Zhen's remarks, Kou Ji thought about it a little, and said: "The officials said it will not move, but the military system is frequently dispatched?"
Zhao Zhen nodded slowly, "This time I walked with the army, I have experienced the pain of frequent mobilization of soldiers and horses. In order to guard against warriors, I have been promoting the generals to stay in one place and the soldiers and horses from the south. Dispatching from the north.
The march of soldiers and horses can take a few days as short as a year and a half as long.
My big Song soldiers and horses are tuned almost every three years. The soldiers and horses in many places spend most of their time on the road.
So, what time is there to practice
Is there any time to get familiar with the place and the battlefield
How can soldiers and horses not be weak
The generals in the localities cannot bear the responsibility for the soldiers and horses frequently mobilized by their subordinates.
After spending great efforts to train the soldiers and horses, they were eventually dispatched to others, which made them cheaper.
How could they spend a lot of effort to train soldiers and horses
In this way, what is the difference between the millions of soldiers and horses I raised and millions of idlers
I am determined to revitalize the Song Dynasty and reform. Naturally, it is impossible to see such bad policies continue.
The fourth brother said before that if you want to change this bad government, you must change a way, send the generals without mobilizing them, and will not move the troops.
In the hinterland of the Central Plains, this matter has drawbacks.
The commander of soldiers and horses expects that in a place, it will inevitably be corroded by the local power and become a weapon in their hands for disaster.
It can be different here.
The place is no longer powerful.
The place is powerful and has been cleaned up by me.
There is nothing to collude,
Therefore, I think I can try it here. "
Kou Ji analyzed Zhao Zhen's words in detail, and a long time later, he said: "The officials did not specify a place for the soldiers to divide the land. I also want to see if the soldiers and horses are divided and arranged, will it affect the combat effectiveness.
If it doesn't affect it, all the officials' worries can be resolved.
When the time comes, officials can implement this in the hinterland of the Central Plains? "
Zhao Zhen nodded and smiled: "The one who knows me, also the fourth brother. If the soldiers and horses are divided and placed, they will still maintain their original combat effectiveness. Then I don't need to worry when I implement the method of immobilizing soldiers. Soldiers and horses colluded with local power to bring disaster to the land.
I can let them stay in one place for a long time, but every three to five years, I can gather all the soldiers and horses in one place, and then disperse them.
Under such circumstances, I will send generals into the army to deter all soldiers and horses. This will not only solve the problem of warriors’ self-respect for the soldiers, but also solve the problem of soldiers and horses staying in places for a long time and causing disasters. "
Kou Ji smiled and asked: "For soldiers and horses, generals have always been new. They will never dare to do anything extraordinary until they know the generals’ temperaments. For generals, soldiers and horses have always been new. In three or five years, it is difficult to buy the hearts and minds of the whole army?"
Zhao Zhen smiled and nodded, that's what he thought.
Zhao Zhen smiled and said: "In this way, the combat effectiveness of the soldiers and horses will not be greatly affected, and there will be enough time for training. I don't need to worry about the warriors' self-respect."
Kou Ji took over Zhao Zhen's words and said: "More importantly, where the generals are dispatched depends on the wholeheartedness of the officials. The allotment of armaments is also out of the control of the generals.
I'm afraid it is very difficult for the generals to drink the blood of soldiers. "
When Zhao Zhen heard this, his smile became brighter.
He really thought so.
Kou Ji understood all Zhao Zhen's intentions.
Zhao Zhen wanted to use this area as an experimental plot to implement the New Deal here to see the effect.
If the effect is good, it will be promoted to the whole country, so as to eliminate many bad policies in the military system.
This place is a newly requisitioned land, and the situation is a bit different from other places in the Song Dynasty. There are many foreigners, so it needs some different government regulations.
In order to stabilize his rule here, Zhao Zhen promoted some ingenious military systems, and the Manchu civil and military would not substitute it into the military system of the Song Dynasty for a while.
Even if the Manchu civil and military substituting it into the military system of the Song Dynasty, as long as Zhao Zhen does not move the military system in the hinterland of the Central Plains, the Manchu civil and military will not be able to form a wave of opposition.
The monarch and the minister got together, discussed some details, and ate some simple meals together, and ordered Chen Lin to arrange two palace rooms and live in.
I didn't sleep all night last night, and I have been busy for most of the day today, so I naturally need to rest.
Just when the monarch and the minister were sleeping soundly.
The generals had already told all the soldiers that Zhao Zhen would use Xixia land to reward the soldiers.
When the soldiers learned of this, they were rejoiced.
Kou Ji divided the land outside Linzhou City, Xiazhou and other places, but he envied the soldiers in other places.
Now that they learned that Zhao Zhen wanted to allocate land to them, the amount was not small, so they were naturally extremely happy.
As for the family may live here in the future, the soldiers didn't care at all.
Thanks to the court's military system, they have long since become a group of people without a place to settle.
They don't care where they live.
What they care about is the land.
As long as the court divides the land, even if they live with the jackals, tigers and leopards, they are extremely willing.
In their hearts, earth is more valuable than life.
Now that the imperial court not only gave land, it was also a huge amount of land, and it seemed that they had the meaning of appointing their residence, so they were naturally very happy.
If it weren't for Zhao Zhen's residence to not trespass, they might have to collectively run to the place where Zhao Zhen was, and salute Zhao Zhen together, thanking Zhao Zhen for his long grace.
In short, the soldiers happily celebrated for three days.
Three days later.
Wang Kai led his soldiers and horses back to Xingqing Mansion.
Dingzhou was broken by Wang Kai, and there was no Xixia ever since.
The only regret is that when Liu Qi attacked Dingzhou, he was killed by three arrows.