If he just wrote a thousand-character essay, Duan Qin would not look tired and emotional. And a competent aide will not just show his loyalty in empty words after discovering the master's intentions. Therefore, Duan Qin has a high chance to make some plans for the current situation of Liang Mansion.
Sure enough, Duan Qin nodded and said: "My lord has a long-term plan and can be called complete, but there are three things that still have hidden worries. The first is the granting of military merit."
Liang Feng did not return to the main seat, so he sat down in front of Duan Qin casually and asked, "I don't know how to teach fields, where is the problem?"
"The lord's army is far superior to Wei Wu, and it is comparable to the Qin and Han junjue system. The army field is owned by the sergeant, but the sergeant has to practice all day, and there must be farmers to cultivate these fields. While raising the army, the army field also supports a number of people. People who are twice as big as the army. At the same time, the reward for military merit is the reduction or exemption of field duties. If you want to fulfill the military merit, you must do your best to protect Liangfu and make it prosperous. As long as this law does not fade, those sergeants and peasants will not betray their lords. It is a century-old foundation, and it is also the true meaning of the master's teaching of the land."
Hearing what Duan Qin said, Liang Feng sighed inwardly, this son is really sharp. The average person can only see the wear and tear of exempting the burial, but never thought that what he exempts is the annual field burial. Taking three years of military field exemption, it is bound to ensure that Liang's house will be safe in these three years. And those soldiers who have been exempted for twenty years, or even lifelong, are even more eager to hope that the Liang residence can survive for a hundred years and honor their rewards.
This is what binds everyone to his chariot. The bond of the land far exceeds that of money and food. And when a person guards his own home, his own interests, his fighting will and determination, he will be far better than those who work for others.
Seeing the expression on Liang Feng's face, Duan Qin knew that he was right. After the conversation changed, he continued: "However, the level of military merit set up by the lord is too small, and it is only divided into three levels. If the rewards are too equal, it will inevitably make people feel tired. Qin and Han are all 20 levels of military merit, so everyone in the army is in the army. Be brave and dare to be the first. If the lord wants to expand his work and make more military achievements, it is imperative!"
"The title belongs to the state, so how can I, the Marquis of Ting, be able to get involved?" The restructuring must also have status and status, otherwise wouldn't it be a blatant rebellion
Duan Qin said with a smile: "My lord is wrong, the foundation of the title is power. As long as there is a division of power and responsibility, why does it have to have the title of a civilian? For example, in a school, only children who have obtained military merit can enter. , isn't it a special case?"
what! Liang Feng responded. Yes, feudal society is, in the final analysis, a privileged society. The so-called nobility is to make people join the privileged class and obtain treatment and rights that are different from those of the common people. For example, the right to be exempted from duty, such as the right to education, such as the right to stand before officials, such as the right to be exempted from punishment. This is the essence of the title, and it is also the true meaning of the 20th-level military exploits of the Qin and Han Dynasties. Just like the fourth-class "no change" of the twentieth rank, they can only be exempted from rotating military service, while the eighth-class "public passenger" can be exempted from military service.
And his education in modern society does not include this level. There will still be a privileged class in the future, but no one will be unable to receive basic education because they have no rights, and no one will be unable to wear what color clothes, what kind of hairstyle, what kind of accessories to match, and what kind of accessories because they do not have the status. what kind of car. This kind of way of covering all kinds of clothing, food, housing and transportation, and limiting the class from the root, cannot exist in the civil rights society of the future.
Duan Qin pointed out precisely this.
But is it really necessary to act in such a strictly privileged way? Liang Feng thought for a moment, but found helplessly that he didn't seem to be able to jump out of this circle for the time being. When a society functions in a certain way, homeopathic reforms may work, and contrarian subversions are sure to burst. If he wanted the Liang residence to be stable, he would have to make concessions to this privileged society.
"Si Ruo's words make sense, the military system should be changed, allow me to think about it carefully." Finally, Liang Feng nodded.
Seeing the Lord's approval, Duan Qin couldn't help but heave a sigh of relief. Before only looking at his appearance, he was also worried that Liang Feng was a noble son of a very noble family. However, after looking at all the matters in Liang's mansion, he was worried that Liang Feng was too light on etiquette and benevolence went too far. Just like Wang Mang, who usurped the Han Dynasty, he forbade the trade of slaves and equalized the land. He completely ignored the interests of the aristocratic and wealthy families, and blindly imitated the Zhou system, which eventually led to chaos in the world.
Although as a disciple of the poor family, I also hope that there will be a way to accommodate the poor family, but the formulation of etiquette has its own reasons, and it should not be changed rashly.
Duan Qin couldn't help feeling refreshed when his opinion was accepted, and continued: "However, the matter of the military field should be kept secret. This matter is quite involved, and it may be inappropriate for others to find out. Set up more auxiliary soldiers to avoid the suspicion of others."
In the imperial dynasty, there was a rule that a marquis could set up troops when the country was founded, but Liang Feng's title was the lowest among the marquis, and he did not start a country. The 200-person part is acceptable, but the sudden increase in the number of people is too eye-catching. At the same time, military fields are also depleting tax revenue. Even if there are sales and purchases to make up for the shortfall in tax revenue, future financial pressures must be considered. As long as the lord does not add fiefs, these things cannot be talked about. However, on the other hand, if the lord becomes a high-ranking official, adding a fiefdom will be a different look.
These are all good words and what Liang Feng is currently doing, how could he not agree. However, if you want to reform the military system, it is not something that can be done overnight, and it must be done with caution.
With Liang Feng's approval, Duan Qin stopped talking and turned to the next topic: "Second, Taihangxing and Luguanxing must be in the hands of the lord! Now that Liang's mansion is located in the high capital, if not Controlling these two passes is bound to be invaded by the rebels. As long as the two sides stand firm and cannot be conquered, the rebels will have to find other paths. Only then can the pressure on the Liang residence be relieved.”
Liang Feng said: "This is not a problem. General Wu, who guards the two borders, has a deep relationship with Liang's residence. Before the chaos of troops crossed the border, half of his army was damaged. As long as he stayed here, he would not be able to get rid of Liang's residence."
"It really was the Liang Mansion who killed the Xiongnu rebels." Duan Qin's eyes lit up and he immediately asked.
"Two hundred trilogy, annihilating four hundred cavalry, is also a fierce battle." At this time, Liang Feng would not hide it, and told the previous battle in detail, and also did not miss the matter of letting Wu Ling use military rations to feed the refugees.
"My lord's plan is brilliant!" After hearing what Liang Feng said, Duan Qin couldn't help but give a high five. The strength of Liang's mansion is second, and more important is the arrangement after the war. That is, the magistrate of Gaodu and the gatekeeper of Taihang were pulled into a boat, and the lives of the refugees were saved with military rations. In this way, he obtained practical benefits, made two allies, enriched the population of Liangfu and even Gaodu, and increased the strategic depth. It can be said that he thought carefully.
"But it's not enough to just guard the pass. We should add another pass to the two border roads to make it impregnable! It just so happens that there are refugees entering from Sizhou. If you ask General Wu to choose a group and build a city along the road, it will be foolproof!" Duan Qin added. .
This is also the key to strengthening the control of the two sides. Now it is too late to open up wasteland, and Gaodu may not be able to accommodate more refugees. It is better to let Wuling requisition the refugees as servants, and then build the Guancheng. Anyway, the Xingdao is very narrow, and the city doesn't need to be built very much, and it doesn't cost much food.
"You can give it a try!" This time Wu Ling also got a lot of benefits in Jinyang. Since he was destined to guard the gate, the more reliable the better, it shouldn't be difficult to persuade him.
"With Liangxing, you should also make friends with other county governments. Only one county in Gaodu is far from enough. Only by opening up several counties can the lord be able to gain a foothold in the turbulent times! Nowadays, county magistrates are mostly poor officials, and the lord is the most important. The status of the general's mansion should be able to easily achieve what you want."
This is also the benefit given by Sima Teng. Even if the recruitment is not successful, most people should acquiesce that this person is worthy of the post. If Liang Feng did not have the title of Marquis of Ting, then others would respectfully call him "Liang Ye". What's more, he still has the identity of Tinghou. Coupled with the fame and new white porcelain from Jinyang, it is enough to make those poor county magistrates rush!
Liang Feng already understood what Duan Qin meant: "It is still necessary to take the Party as the foundation."
"That's right. Although Shangdang is the site of four battles, it is no easy task to conquer it. Even the Huns can't advance as big as the Qin army. Moreover, Taihangxing and Luguanxing are in our hands. It is impossible to repeat the battle of Changping, instead, you have to worry about being attacked by the enemy. In this way, if you want to attack Yecheng and Luoyang, you can only detour around other places, and Liangfu will turn the corner."
This is Duan Qin's final strategic vision. If the Xiongnu rebelled, they would first fight to the death with Sima Teng in Taiyuan. It is simply impossible for the army to suppress the situation and directly take the party. And grasping the two frontiers, there will be no situation like the Battle of Changping, where the enemy is driven straight into the back road. It has become a way to stand in danger and protect oneself.
Liang Feng let out a long sigh of relief: "It seems that the matter of Prince Pingyuan still needs to be done."
When Pingyuan Jun advocated to take over the party from South Korea, it was only after the army of the Qin State was besieged that he was criticized by the Taishigong as "beneficial and wise." Now that chaos is about to break out, he still has to stick to the place of the party and use it as the foundation, so why not grab food from the tiger's mouth
"Having one country is still greedy for one land, how can Prince Pingyuan be compared with the lord?" Duan Qin snorted, "As long as the chaos can be overcome, the lord will have room for advancement, and all the difficulties will be solved by then!"
With fame, merit, and strength, are you still afraid that the court will not be ordered in danger? He really didn't need to rely on Sima Teng, but he could also plunder the official position he deserved.
"Listening to Jun's words, I feel that my eyes are suddenly enlightened." Liang Feng sighed. Before, I was the only one who was rubbing in the dark, confused and tied, but now that I have such a reliable helper, I feel light on my shoulders.
Hearing the lord's praise so highly, Duan Qin also felt at ease throughout his body. These items were all he had thought hard behind closed doors for several days. This kind of feeling that his talents would not be ignored and his efforts would not be wasted is what all people of insight dream of.
But after a short period of excitement, Duan Qin immediately calmed down, pondered for a moment, and asked, "Is the lord determined to use the Jie Ren?"
This question came suddenly, but not surprising. After all, most people regard all the Hus as one, whether it is the Huns, Qiang, Jie, and Karasuma, they are all mixed Hus. And if the Huns were to raise troops, these people should also be enemies.
Shaking his head, Liang Feng said: "Yi Yan and others were rescued by me, loyal and brave. If I don't use them, let them wander and fall into the hands of thieves, it will cause disaster. Chief Chief. If there are no leaders, the people of the Hu people are no different from the Han family, but they are just asking for food and clothing."
Staring at Liang Feng's calm and handsome face, Duan Qin sighed inwardly. If you don't have full confidence, how can you use Hu Zhinian? Just like Jin Ri, a general under Han Wu’s command, who was also born in the Xiongnu, loyal to the Han court, and became an assistant minister. And Wei Wu drives the Karasuma iron cavalry, even more like an arm and a finger. As long as the control is strong, the horse can also be tamed into a good horse.
What's more, the lord also has the name of a son of Buddha. For Zhu Hus who believe in Buddhism, this is a very crucial point, otherwise those Jie people would not come from the whole village to vote.
Thinking of this, Duan Qin nodded slightly: "Since this is the case, why doesn't the lord order these Jie people to naturalize and make them all use the Han surname?"
The author has something to say: Regarding the relationship between Prince Pingyuan and the battle of Changping, some historians believe that it is the fault of Prince Pingyuan. South Korea gave up Shangdang, but Pingyang Jun said that it was inappropriate to accept it, but he said that he didn’t want the money anyway, so he would naturally take it. Later, he agreed to Zhao Kuo as a general, and he was almost killed by Qin. This history is also the origin of the word "li lingzhi dizziness".
("Historical Records: Pingyuan Jun Yuqing Biography": "Tai Shigong said: Pingyuan Jun is the best son of the elegant and turbid world, but he has not seen the general picture. The vulgar language is 'Benefit makes wisdom faint', Pingyuan Jun coveted Feng Ting's heresy, which made Zhao trapped. More than 400,000 people were pacified, and a few in Handan died.”)
However, some people say that whether they accept the party or not, Qin always wants to beat Zhao, it's just an excuse. Jun Pingyuan belongs to the party that takes the blame.
The two chapters about Mr. Pingyuan basically revolve around this allusion.
As for the battle of Changping, it happened near Gaodu. At that time, the Qin army passed through the two roads of Taihangxing and Luguanxing, and copied the back road of Zhao army. Therefore, the Shangdang is really very important at the military level.