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Chapter 332 Problems Involved in Ordnance
On the way into the palace, Li Fu learned from the chief eunuch that Li Shimin invited him into the palace mainly because of the cement.

Li Fu originally thought that Li Shimin wanted to thank him for this, but he did not expect to meet Li Daliang, Hou Junji and others when he arrived at the Yushufang.

In fact, before Li Fu arrived, Li Shimin wanted to thank Li Fu for repairing the city wall, and at the same time asked Li Fu to contact the Ministry of Industry to discuss how to make the best use of cement and red bricks.

In the end, Hou Junji came uninvited, and what Hou Junji said made Li Shimin scratch his head suddenly.

"Your Majesty, the Ministry of War has just received an urgent report that the ordnance in the arsenals in various places has not been repaired and replaced all year round, and most of them are already corroded. In some places, even the entire arsenal has the problem of armor rust. "

"That's why I beg Your Majesty to consider whether it is possible to allocate these ordnance and consume them in the battle of Gaochang to avoid waste when using troops against Gaochang in spring."

Hou Junji's words immediately made Li Shimin frown. He used to be a general of Tiance, and he knew that this kind of problem was common in the Tang Dynasty.

When the country is at war, armaments are tense, and when the country is not at war, armaments are also tense. This is a very troublesome matter, and if it is not handled properly, it will lead to catastrophe.

However, according to Hou Junji's proposal, Li Shimin thought it was inappropriate. How could frontline military operations be so trifling? The issue of ordnance was as important as war.

If the development of the war was affected because of the ordnance, wouldn't he become a sinner of the three armies!

"Your Majesty, the Crown Prince is here!" Li Shimin's eyes lit up when the servant in front of the palace came in to report.

And when Li Fu came in to salute, he noticed that Li Daliang looked at him with strange eyes, and his mood suddenly became unbeautiful.

"The matter of the Ministry of War will be discussed later. It just so happens that the crown prince is here, so let's talk about the matter of the Ministry of Industry first."

Li Shimin stood up and said to Li Fu: "Prince, I like your cement and red bricks very much. Today, the city wall was inspected by all the princes. It turns out that the city wall is built with cement and red bricks, which is more reliable!"

"I have decided to let Li Daliang continue to be the Minister of the Ministry of Manufacturing on a temporary basis, and contact your cement workshop. From now on, the Ministry of Industry will repair the city walls or buildings in various places and give priority to purchasing your cement and red bricks. What does the prince think?"

"Father, will the Ministry of Industry use cement and red bricks to pay for it?" Li Fu went straight to the point. He didn't start the cement workshop for charity, but to make money for himself!If Li Er wanted to go whoring for nothing, Li Fu would never agree.

"Well, of course I have to give the money, and it will be the account of the account department!" Li Shimin blushed a little, talking about money with his son, really felt that it hurt his feelings!

"Just give me the money!" Li Fu heard Li Shimin say this, and finally understood why Li Daliang saw that his eyes were wrong, and said to Li Daliang casually: "Then the minister of the Ministry of Industry will contact Shen Wansan after that, the sales of the cement workshop will be handed over to him alone." He is in charge!"

Li Fu likes money, but he hates haggling with officials in the DPRK and China. Shen Wansan handles all his business, and the whole city of Chang'an knows this.

Hearing Li Fu's explanation, Li Daliang also nodded in satisfaction, and immediately saluted Li Fu, expressing that he understood.

The reason why Li Fu didn't care about the matter of the cement workshop was because he had heard Hou Junji's words when he first came in.

He had his own opinion on what happened in the armory of the Ministry of War, so he was impatient to argue with Li Daliang.

【Li Er is also stupid, he can't even solve such a simple problem, what Hou Junji said, isn't it all about the military system! 】

Hearing Li Fu's inner voice, Li Shimin couldn't help being surprised and didn't understand what Li Fu was referring to.

What Hou Junji just said was about the rust and damage of the armories in various armories that had not been used for a long time. How did it come out to Li Fu that it had something to do with the military system?
[Fubing system is a system based on the land equalization system, which was carried forward by the previous dynasty, but the problem was cast at that time. 】

[Fubing system is to set up military government all over the world. The government soldiers are selected by the local military government from farmers in various prefectures and counties. 】

[The military mansion only manages the soldiers of the government, and does not have the right to command during wartime. 】

[The advantage of the government military system is that the military government, local state and county governors, generals of the sixteen guards and marshals restrict each other, and no one can command or control the army alone. 】

[However, the premise is that the Fubing system and the land equalization system must be closely integrated, otherwise, if there is a problem in the middle link, the Fubing system will collapse, and the Sixteen Guards will exist in name only. 】

Li Shimin was convinced of Li Fu's analysis of the military system. He also believed that he had managed the military system and the land equalization system very well. However, according to Li Fu, it seemed that something had gone wrong.

[Based on the military system of the Tang Dynasty today, the government military system is indeed the first choice. Soldiers prepare their own weapons and armor, guard the frontier during the slack season, and farm and work on the spot during the busy season. 】

[This can greatly save military expenses, but there is a problem, that is, soldiers need to prepare their own weapons and armor, as well as dry food when they go to the barracks, which is actually a heavy burden on soldiers. 】

[In particular, if the weapons are not unified, it will cause disadvantages in wartime operations. This situation can be seen in comparison with the Modao Army that has already formed a standard. 】

Um?Hearing this, Li Shimin recalled several battles between Mo Dao Army and Mo Dao Army, and suddenly realized.

As Li Fu said, the Modao army with the same standard is invincible on the battlefield, and the replenishment of weapons and armor is very fast, unlike the Sixteen Guards with inconsistent weapons. Supplementary soldiers are no different from farmers!

[The standardization of weapons is only one of the shortcomings of the current military system, but it is not the most critical. The key is the problems in the military system and the equalization of land. 】

[Fubing system and land equalization system are two kinds of relationships that cooperate with each other and are highly dependent. However, when land mergers are serious and the land allocated to the Fubing is not divided equally, or is taken by arbitrarily, big troubles will happen. 】

[At that time, the government soldiers will cause chaos. This is an irreconcilable contradiction. Once it becomes large-scale, it will cause an unprecedented blow to the court! 】

hum...

Li Shimin's brain suddenly buzzed, the land was annexed, and the government soldiers were dissatisfied and rioted. This kind of thing has been reported sporadically in various places, and Li Shimin didn't take it seriously.

But now hearing Li Fu's words, Li Shimin suddenly felt a creepy feeling, and Li Fu's inner voice is not over yet...

(End of this chapter)