141. The First Batch of Guardsmen
The clans were full of questions, but no one spoke, just stared at Zhao Mengqi in a steady state.
Zhao Mengqi cleared his throat, "I am still very tolerant of the royal family in the Song Dynasty. As long as I have that ability, even the prime minister will do it. Of course, considering that not everyone likes to be a writer and inspire, the journey to the imperial examination is not easy, so I plan to open another way for you, join the army, and seek fame on the battlefield!"
The clans could not believe their ears. The clans could not touch military power, but the iron rule passed down from ancestors!
The King of Yan is afraid he is crazy!
"Your Highness, are you not afraid that in the future, the royal family in charge of the army will be independent and rebel and cause rebellion?" Someone couldn't help but ask.
This is a very realistic problem. People with royal blood seem to yearn for being emperors more than ordinary people, and they will have more appeal if they rebel.
Zhao Mengqi naturally understood this. He knew that there were both advantages and disadvantages to letting the royal family get involved in the army.
But he knew that even in the messy period of the late Northern Song Dynasty and the late Southern Song Dynasty, there was no sign of royal family raising the flag to establish themselves. This means that after the implementation of the hundreds of years of royal family system, the general Zhao family's children were not as interested in becoming emperors as the royal family in other dynasties.
Even apart from the unconfirmable thing, the "Axe Shadow and Candle Sound", nothing thrilling happened in the throne inheritance of the Song Dynasty.
Therefore, he felt that he did not need to be too cautious about the royal family, and to take a step back, if a fierce man who could usurp the throne in the Song Dynasty was really produced, it might not be a bad thing for the Song Dynasty. After all, if history remains unchanged, the Song Dynasty will not have many years.
Moreover, he planned to follow the experience of later generations to reform the military system of the Song Dynasty. While increasing its combat effectiveness, he would never become a private army for some people.
Speaking of private troops, in fact, since the Song Dynasty moved south, many armies have been private to varying degrees. After so many years of efforts by the imperial court, it has improved a lot, but it still exists.
These are things that Zhao Mengqi needs to solve slowly, but there is no need to say them out now.
"I am not afraid. If you can really lead your army to rebel, it will be my incompetence!"
This was said very plainly, but the clans deeply felt Zhao Mengqi's strong self-confidence and even a sense of domineeringness.
"You should know that I am determined to do something. Since I have asked for the title of "Yan", I have already decided to build the tomb in Yanshan, otherwise I would rather die without a burial place!"
"If you want to achieve this wish, you must strengthen the army, but this cannot be achieved by my own efforts. As descendants of the Zhao family, do you have the ambition to work with me!?"
After saying that, Zhao Mengqi calmly waited for the replies of his clans.
The clans hesitated, not knowing whether the King of Yan was sincere or was playing tricks to lead them into bait.
After hesitating for a long time, Zhao Heyun, with a hint of expectation, "Your Highness does have the intention to fight the Northern Expedition?"
"The ambition of this life will never regret it!"
Zhao Mengguan gritted his teeth, "Your Highness really let us join the army? Are you not afraid that we have two hearts?"
"Not afraid! Relatively speaking, I'm even more afraid of being destroyed by alien races."
Zhao Mengying seemed to have some concerns, "Your Highness, what's the use of being a weak person like me? I can hold a pen in my hand, but I can't hold a knife."
"Weak in character? Are you as weak as I used to be? Even now, from the outside, your body should be stronger than me. Even if you are really weak, it doesn't matter. Just practice. Our ancestors are real soldiers. Will they not be as good as those mud legs when they are practicing?"
"This? Your Highness is right. Nothing is difficult in the world, as long as someone is interested!" Zhao Mengying had a little confidence.
"What's more, in addition to the warriors who can go into battle, the army also needs strategists, logistics, and civil servants. Don't be afraid of not having any place to use their skills! All the Jin senators led by our Song Dynasty have been arrested, so don't worry."
"I understand. I was narrow-minded before. Why don't a man take Wu Gou and collect 50 states of Guanshan Mountains and ask you to go to Lingyan Pavilion temporarily. If you are a scholar, a marquis of Wanhu? I don't want to be a scholar anymore. I just want to follow Your Highness, restore the mountains and revive the Song Dynasty!"
Hey, Zhao Mengying said he was not a scholar, but he still felt a scholarly anger in his words.
Then Zhao Mengxi waved his fist and said, "Yes, yes! The villain is willing to follow His Highness and create great achievements for generations!"
Immediately, the remaining clans also enthusiastically expressed their loyalty to join the army.
Zhao Mengqi knew in his heart that these people might not be as happy to join the army as they said.
Although the court did not treat the royal family as well as the previous generations, their background gave them more advantages than ordinary people. If they work a little harder, they would be very comfortable.
Not everyone has ambitions, and those who are willing to lie down and enjoy wealth should be the choice of most people.
But they were really afraid of Zhao Mengqi. If they went against his will, they might not see the sun tomorrow. Moreover, carrying mud and soil is really not something that people do, and they are too painful!
For Zhao Mengqi, it doesn’t matter whether these people are sincere now. As long as they enter the melting pot, they will have the confidence to refine them. At worst, there will be more slag.
"Very good. Since everyone is willing to work hard to revive the Song Dynasty, I will welcome you to join the Yan King's Guards!" Zhao Mengqi looked satisfied and happy.
Unexpectedly, the first batch of soldiers of his direct military power were actually these crown prince competitors.
Whether it was true or false, the clans all cheered and excited. What they didn't know was that the future training in the army would be ten times more painful than carrying mud!
Having fooled into the army, there was no need to let them survive here. After the disbandment, more than 20 sects immediately ran to their residence in the palace. Their spirit was not like a tired person at all.
It is true that spiritual power can overcome everything.
Looking at the run away from Zongzi, Zhao Mengqi sighed, but heard Qian Long gloating, "These stupid guys think life in the army will be better? Haha, naive!"
When Qian Long first entered the palace front office, if Zhao Mengqi did not leave the palace, he would have to train in the army, which would have suffered a little.
Zhao Mengqi looked at Qian Xiaopang, "Naughty? Xiaopang, do you think you don't have to go to the army anymore? Tell you, when the soldiers are full, I will be in charge of the army myself. If you don't lose your fat body, I will not be named Zhao!"
"Ah!?" Qian Long was stunned, "No...No, Your Highness, you have never said this before. I am born fat. How can I lose this? Your Highness, don't want it, brother-in-law..."
"What!? Who is your brother-in-law?" Zhao Mengqi glanced at him, then ignored him and walked towards the palace.
Qian Long was depressed and secretly hated that his sister was useless. She lived alone and widowed in the same room every day, but she had not taken down His Highness yet. She looked so beautiful. She was so embarrassed to be called the most beautiful person in Lin'an.
Seeing him standing there, Wu Qiong deliberately hit him when he passed by, "The little fat man really thinks about good things, and he also wants to be your highness's brother-in-law..."
"You poor guy! It's all your business! You dare to hit me, and see if I don't deal with you!"
Chapter completed!