The emperor naturally had a group of generals accompanying him in the military camp. Xia Shu had already stepped down as the military supervisor, but he still had the responsibility to promote military affairs. As a deputy minister, he was so passionate about military affairs, and he was also an alien among civil officials.

But Zhao Zhen had to say that Xia Shu was very thoughtful. He could always think of what he was thinking. He didn't say anything about Xia Shu had discovered the disadvantages of the Great Song Dynasty military system.

"Your Majesty, looking at the dynasties of all dynasties, our army system in the Song Dynasty is the most special case. We use the country's wealth to support soldiers rather than recruiting the service. Not only does it cost money, it also reduces the combat effectiveness of the army. There are those of the young and strong, and those of the old and weak."

Zhao Zhen looked at Xia Shu in surprise, but he didn't expect that he could actually discover this disadvantage.

Looking at the soldiers in the camp, Zhao Zhen nodded slightly and said, "What Xia Ganzheng said is reasonable. I am also thinking about the pros and cons between serving soldiers and recruiting soldiers. I have repeatedly considered the method of recruiting soldiers..."

Xia Shu looked at the emperor in surprise. He had explained the dangers of recruiting troops, so why did the officials still plan to keep it?

Zhao Zhen saw Xia Shu's surprise, turned to Yang Huaiyu and asked, "Huaiyu, you are the commander-in-chief of the Palace Front Office. Tell me about the benefits of recruiting troops."

Seeing the official name, Yang Huaiyu respectfully saluted the official and Xia Shu and said, "Reporting to the official family, the advantage of recruiting soldiers lies in their experience. These recruits are the old men in the original imperial guards, most of whom are old subordinates of the Fourth Army. Not to mention their experience on the battlefield, even if they are full of rules, if they are driven out of the army, wouldn't it be a waste of talents? There are also concerns about inheriting the past and opening up the future. Without these veterans, they can only select suitable candidates from the young and strong Song Dynasty to recruit them, which is time-consuming and labor-intensive to train."

Xia Xun frowned and said, "But I can't even know the harm and ignore it."

Zhao Zhen smiled and said, "Of course not, why not learn from strengths and weaknesses? Soldiers have the benefits of serving soldiers, and recruiting soldiers has the benefits of recruiting soldiers. Just take advantage of their strengths and eliminate their weaknesses. From now on, all the subordinates of the imperial guards in the Song Dynasty will no longer recruit soldiers, and recruit soldiers of appropriate age from the entire territory of the Song Dynasty and are incorporated into the imperial guards!"

Zhao Zhen's conscript system can maintain the combat effectiveness and fresh blood of the army to the greatest extent, and at the same time, it can also implement the strategy of hiding soldiers and the people. Soldiers and service time are short, and they can go home and start a normal life in four years, reducing the burden on the people and the country.

At the same time, those capable and experienced soldiers are screened. The excellent ones can stay and pay salaries according to the standards for recruiting soldiers. This is the best of both worlds. Moreover, this military system has a special reserve mechanism, hiding soldiers and the people!

Once a large-scale war breaks out, the Song Dynasty can mobilize the most soldiers in the shortest time, and can be put into the battlefield with a little training, which is equivalent to having unlimited soldiers and combat power, ensuring the victory of the war to the greatest extent.

This epoch-making recruitment system made Xia Shu and Yang Huaiyu unable to speak. They did not expect this method of combining military service and recruitment, and they couldn't help but admire them.

Xia Shun's beard trembled: "The official strategy is a wonderful method, which not only solves the suffering of the people's service, but also ensures the combat power of the army to the greatest extent..."

Zhao Zhen waved his hand slightly and said, "You are becoming more and more like Cai Boyi. After they have been together for a long time, they are a bit like each other? Before I can say that this is my idea, you start complimenting me!"

After saying that, Zhao Zhen pointed to Di Qing silently and said, "This is the person you should praise, Di Qing! I am worthy of being a good general of the Song Dynasty. After returning from the military exercise, I gave him a banquet and left in a hurry. It took three days to write a "Shangs of the Great Song Dynasty Military System". This memorial is so painful. I will not be shameless to be greedy for the achievements of my generals."

Zhao Zhen's words made Xia Shu a little embarrassed. He knew that the military system mentioned by the government was from Di Qing's memorial, but he did not expect that the government would protect Di Qing so much and even lift him up. This was a rare honor for a general.

Xia Shun said awkwardly: "Di Qing is a minister of the official family, and his achievements are naturally inseparable from the official family."

Zhao Zhen smiled and pointed at Xia Shu and said, "I like to hear these words, please tell me! Do you have any questions to ask me?"

Di Qing and Yang Huaiyu, who were beside him, looked at Xia Shu in surprise. Xia Shu was already blushing and said, "How did the official know that the minister has something to ask for?"

Zhao Zhen laughed and said, "I don't know about your Xia Shu's character. You can't say such compliments easily. Just say anything!"

Since the official has broken the key points, Xia Shu was not embarrassed, but bowed and bowed: "I beg the official to let me serve as the military supervisor!"

Not only Zhao Zhen was surprised, but even Di Qing and Yang Huaiyu widened their eyes. You know, these civil officials disdained those who served in the army, and even more disdained to deal with them, such as fighting men. Even though the officials improved the treatment of military generals and insisted on both civil and military, military generals were still not as good as them in the eyes of literati, and they could be mentioned in the army at all. What was Xia Shu wrong today and actually took the initiative to take the position of military supervisor?

Zhao Zhen understood the key points after a moment of thinking. He sighed inwardly that Xia Shu's eyes were really poisonous. He could see the direction he focused in the future. He also knew that the Song Dynasty would use troops to the Northern Expedition of the Liao Dynasty. As long as he firmly grasped the position of military supervisor, once the Northern Expedition was successful, the Song Dynasty took back the land of mist and clouds, he would become the leader among civil officials.

Looking at Xia Feng's anticipated gaze, Zhao Zhen frowned slightly and said, "This is a bit difficult. As a military supervisor in the military exercise army, you naturally have nothing to say about your ability. But you must know that many people are staring at this military supervisor. If you are not careful, you will talk. I don't want to change generals at the last minute..."

"Your Majesty has agreed to Xia Sheng. This military exercise is crucial. If it were not for his control, I would not know how many fertile land would be destroyed. The lives of the soldiers would be in chaos. He is responsible for supervising the army and always restrain the army and let the soldiers eat and wear warmly in advance!"

The sudden sound saved Xia Shu's urgent need. As the Privy Councilor, Cao Wei did not participate in the military exercise, but he knew the details of the military exercise. He knew more about Xia Shu, the military supervisor. As the military supervisor, Xia Shu not only did not constrain the army, but could assist the generals to the greatest extent. This is something that cannot be obtained even if you ask for it!

With Cao Wei's support, Zhao Zhen happily issued an order to keep Xia Shu at Fengqiu Military Camp and be sentenced to the position of military supervisor.

Xia Shu saluted respectfully: "I thank my emperor for your kindness!"
Chapter completed!