"Regarding the training of troops, I often hear about strengthening the body and strengthening discipline, but this is the first time I've heard of strengthening faith. However, the spirit of an army with faith is far superior to that of a mob. This way of ideological education is quite unique and refreshing. I am a little curious."
After listening to Zhu Ping'an's explanation of ideological education, Zhang Jing looked at Zhu Ping'an with interest and said.
Ideological education is a great magic weapon for the Republic to win victory, and it is by no means as simple as refreshing.
Although Zhang Jing noticed the role of ideological education, he was only just getting started.
The potential and value of ideological education far exceeds your imagination.
However, he was also limited by the understanding of the times. It was remarkable that he was able to recognize the role of ideological education.
Zhu Ping'an thought truthfully.
Hearing Zhang Jing say that he was somewhat curious about his way of training soldiers, Zhu Pingan took the opportunity to step forward and offered, "Sir, please give me a chance. I will definitely not let you down."
"Warfare is a major issue for a country, a matter of life and death, a matter of survival and destruction, and it must be carefully considered. Lord Zhu, commanding and training troops requires not only a broad perspective, but also an understanding of strategy, military tactics, and tactics, but also the details, such as how to set up ranks, what weapons and equipment the soldiers need, what rations they carry, how to set up camp, and how to stand guard. All of these must be clearly understood. Otherwise, Zhao Kuo, who only talked about war on paper, is a living example."
Although Zhang Jing was somewhat tempted, he still did not give in and spoke to Zhu Ping'an with a serious face.
"Regarding the militia, I plan to form a squad of ten people, each with a wooden waist badge. Four squads form a sentry, each with a waist badge. Each official has a waist badge. Each person should write his name and draw a badge in front of it. I will also check the military law and consider human feelings to establish a number of military laws. The important ones will be printed on the back of the badge; the less serious ones will be published together with the previous order. For example, the leader of a squad must know who is rich and poor, who is strong and who is weak, who is where and who is going among the ten people; he must know every name when he calls him; and he must know every name when he sees them. The leaders of a hundred or a thousand people should all be tested in this way, which is enough to distinguish the feelings of the soldiers and the diligence of the training. We must make people have the knowledge of Guan and Bao, so that we can expect them to fight with one heart and one mind..."
"Regarding weapons, I think firearms are of vital importance..."
... ...
After Zhang Jing finished speaking, Zhu Ping'an explained in detail all the details that Zhang Jing had mentioned.
Zhu Ping'an has studied so many military strategies, especially focusing on the two military books by Qi Jiguang, which are most relevant to this era, most suitable for training troops, and most particular about details (at present, Qi Jiguang is still in the early stages of leading troops, and these experience summaries have not yet been formed, and he has not yet started writing these two military books). He not only answered the detailed questions raised by Zhang Jing with ease, but also in great detail.
Even though Zhang Jing had great self-control, he couldn't help but raise his eyebrows in surprise when listening to Zhu Ping'an's story. He never expected that Zhu Ping'an was not only knowledgeable about soldiers, but also knew the details of commanding and training troops in detail. For these details that ordinary generals might not necessarily master, Zhu Ping'an not only answered them comprehensively, but also had super practicality, which could be completely recorded and used directly.
If he did not know Zhu Ping'an's identity, Zhang Jing would even suspect that the person standing in front of him was not a civil servant who had not yet reached the age of twenty, but a general with rich experience. Even a senior general might not be able to summarize to such an extent.
"Sir Zhu, how many militiamen do you want to lead?" Zhang Jing asked.
"Your Excellency, I have planned to send a thousand people." Zhu Ping'an answered truthfully.
"A thousand men, food, military equipment, and expenses... these five thousand taels of silver are far from enough."
Zhang Jing looked at Zhu Ping'an with burning eyes.
"My Lord, everything is difficult at the beginning. With these five thousand taels of silver, we can organize a militia. In the later stage, we can open up wasteland for farming, solicit sponsorship, and support the army through fighting... There are always more solutions than problems."
Zhu Pingan replied confidently.
"A good solution always outweighs the problems." Zhang Jing heard this, looked at Zhu Ping'an with appreciation and nodded, then turned back to the desk, picked up the brush and dipped it in ink, leaned over to write a note, took out the official seal and put it on it, and handed it to Zhu Ping'an, "Master Zhu, go to the storehouse to withdraw the food and wages."
"Thank you, sir." Zhu Ping'an was overjoyed. He took the note and bowed to Zhang Jing repeatedly to express his gratitude.
"I hope Lord Zhu will not let me down." Zhang Jing waved his hand and said seriously.
"I will definitely live up to your expectations." Zhu Ping'an replied seriously.
With Zhang Jing's approval, Zhu Ping'an easily withdrew 5,000 taels of food and wages from the Ministry of War's warehouse.
It turned out that it was a wise move for Zhu Ping'an to bring Liu Dadao and his men with him, because the five thousand taels of silver withdrawn from the Ministry of War's treasury included not only silver ingots but also copper coins. A large box of silver ingots and three large boxes of copper coins filled a whole carriage, leaving deep ruts on the dirt road. Zhu Ping'an and his men had no room to sit, so they could only walk. Of course, they couldn't sit, because the horse's horsepower was at its limit when pulling this cart of silver and money.
With these five thousand taels of silver, the militia can be organized. When we go back, we can send someone to contact the witch's father, bring the token and the certificate of traveling together, and ask him to bring the bandits who have accepted the amnesty.
At the same time, I can also apply for a barracks location, purchase food, fodder, weapons, etc...
On the way back, Zhu Ping'an began to plan in his mind.
“My dear nephew, my dear nephew…”
When Zhu Ping'an was planning the militia in his mind, he heard a familiar call from behind him.
Zhu Ping'an turned around and saw Linhuai Hou Li Tingzhu, who was walking breathlessly. He was holding his official uniform and his fat body was shaking.
"Haha, you really are my nephew. Just now I was watching you walking out of the Ministry of War from behind, and it felt like you. I tried calling you, and I didn't expect that you really are my nephew." Linhuai Hou laughed while panting.
"Hello, uncle." Zhu Ping'an bowed in return.
"My dear nephew, are you here on official business at the Ministry of War?" asked the Marquis of Linhuai.
"Uncle, Ping'an is in charge of reorganizing the military and has applied to the court for food and wages. Today, I received the court's approval and came to the Ministry of War to withdraw the money." Zhu Ping'an replied truthfully. This was not a secret and there was no need to hide it.
"The Ministry of War, haha, the Ministry of War is now like a Pi Xiu, like a miser. It is so difficult to get money from them. Our Governor's Office has spent a lot of effort to pay out several sums of money... How is it, have your food and wages been paid out? I have some friendship with Doctor Zhang in the Ministry of War, I can say a few things for you..." Linhuai Hou had a very bad impression of the Ministry of War, and asked after belittling it.
"The expenditure has arrived." Zhu Ping'an replied.
"That's how the Ministry of War works... Ah, you've made the payment." Linhuai Hou was surprised.
Zhu Pingan nodded.
"Has that Zhang guy changed his temper today?!" Linhuai Hou said to himself.