After some discussion, the issue of new coins gradually gained some insights. Of course, there is still a lot of work to be done, and various situations are inevitable in the middle, but the project has finally started.

Zhao Bing instructed that the main task of designing sample coins is to design the denominations of 50, 100, 100, 50, 50, and 50, which is also considered the current habits of people to use money and the needs of business activities, while copper coins are still in units of one. Considering that the currency needs to be circulated for a long time, the three agreed to be named after the "Da Song Tongbao", rather than the past name of the year, which means that the Song Dynasty will last forever for thousands of years.

On the other hand, Zhao Bing asked the Ministry of Revenue to find out the bottom of the treasury, the accumulated copper coins, gold, silver, and silk details. In addition, check the old files, sort out the currency exchange rate and gold and silver price comparison in various places, estimate the stock of copper coins in various places in Jiangnan, and lay the foundation for the next step of determining the exchange rate of new and old coins and the number of new coins printed. These two tasks are the most time-consuming and extremely cumbersome, but they are also the most basic work. He repeatedly demanded that we must strive for excellence and not be careless.

When the discussion was completed, the two of them left. It was already lunch time. Zhao Bing hurriedly used the meal. He remembered that he had to say hello to Zheng Huchen and wrote a letter to him to cooperate with the Ministry of Revenue to complete the manufacturing task of the new currency. At the same time, he sorted out the currency circulation in Jiangnan region and the exchange rate of various currency values ​​in various places over the years, and summarized the latest situation in various places.

After dealing with the matter at hand, Zhao Bing remembered that he was about to send Chen Dun to the martial arts department, but no one took over the position of commander of the guard battalion. He thought about it for a while but there was no suitable candidate. You must know that the guard battalion is the elite of the entire army and not everyone can be competent. As the last line of defense to protect himself, he has no less worries about the formation of the guard battalion, and he is also quite cautious in the selection of the commander.

At first, the guard camp was the guard camp of the General's Mansion, which was commanded by Ni Liang. Later, with continuous expansion, it became today's imperial guards. Many old people left and scattered to various armies with repeated reorganizations. However, the selection criteria for the guard camp's officers and soldiers became increasingly strict. Innocence and loyalty are the most basic conditions, and the other is skilled in military skills and outstanding martial arts.

But these alone are not enough. You also need practical experience, serve as an officer above the ranks, and have a certain cultural foundation to be selected. Therefore, the soldiers of the guard camp are not only from the guards, but also from the entire army to recommend and select, but only one percent of the people who can be selected each year. But even so, being selected in the guards of the front guards is the wish of every soldier. This is not only a glory, but also the treatment is better than other armies.

The guard camp is often accompanied by the emperor, and it represents the royal face. It has two sets of military uniforms than other troops, and the meal expenses are also provided according to the standards of the commander. What is more attractive is that after serving here for two years, they will usually go to martial arts and go back to the guardians after further study, or be promoted to other troops. The most abnormal thing is that last year a squadron leader was transferred to the Third Division to directly serve as the commander and command a regiment.

The current system of the guard battalion is a brigade, which is equivalent to a reinforcement battalion. It has three armed squadrons, one support squadron, one reserve squadron, and another inner guard squad, which is what is called the secret guards inside. After entering the guard battalion, even the veteran soldiers are all new recruits. They must first intern in the reserve squadron for one year, learn the etiquette in the palace, master the skills and escort tactics of boating, horse riding, driving, first aid skills and escort tactics, and learn the use of various light and heavy weapons.

After leaving the reserve squadron, don’t think it’s easy. Every year, you have to go to the guard cavalry brigade, the navy and infantry to strengthen training and conduct coordinated drills. Anyway, after staying in the guard battalion for a few years, you almost become an all-round warrior. You can be competent for any unit you serve. It is also very popular among all units because of your comprehensive technology. The secret guard is actually Zhao Bing’s personal bodyguard, which is often called the guard with a knife in front of the imperial guard, and you can sacrifice yourself to block the gun for him at any time.

The source of the inner guard is different from that of the guards. There are orphans from the old camp, spies from the affairs bureau, eunuchs, maids from the palace, and rangers from the martial arts world. Of course, their training is also another system. They first have to accept the coach of the perverted old monk and become a super Saya, and then enter the operation team of the affairs bureau to learn the use of various weapons, assassination techniques and intelligence collection skills. Only after passing many tests can they become members of the secret guards.

Although the secret guard team is under the organization of the guard camp, they do not train and live with them. Their pace of life is almost the same as that of Zhao Bing. As long as he appears, there will be secret guards, which are difficult for the outside world to detect. They will also be divided into several groups according to different tasks, and they will independently or cooperate with the guard camp to complete the protection tasks. Their team is relatively stable, and they will be replaced only when they are unable to bear it or when they are old. Most of them are the affairs bureau or stay in the palace for retirement.

This shows that it is difficult to command these arrogant soldiers without some ability. As the first official, Ni Liang can be said to be the actual creator of this team. He has been in charge for many years and has been convinced by everyone. Although Chen Dun is almost a little slick in his qualifications, he has been with Zhao Bing since childhood, and his own strength is not weak. In addition, he is good at using his brain and has the skills to control his subordinates, so he can manage this team well.

Zhao Bing was a little embarrassed when he chose who to take over Chen Dun. He thought about the fact that a few people were either inappropriate or had no temper with him. The commander of the guard camp was actually like his own shadow. He followed him all the time after leaving the harem. Not only did he have to protect his own safety, but he sometimes had to serve as a "nanny" to take care of his daily life, manage his daily life, and even act as a punching bag and playmate. Therefore, he had to have eyesight, principled and moderate flexibility in doing things. There is no suitable candidate in the guard camp at present.

"Go and ask Ni Liang if I have something to do!" Zhao Bing felt that his circle of friends as an emperor was getting smaller and smaller. In addition to court officials, the guards and eunuchs around him were the ones around him. In the past, he could at least call out the names of half of the people in the commander's mansion, telling the character, expertise and position of the officers above the commander's commander. Now he has become a lonely man.

"Your Majesty, why are you summoning me?" The martial arts school just started, and Ni Liang, as one of the people in charge, naturally had to be busy for a while. It happened that the emperor was here, so he followed him to eat and live here. When he heard the emperor summoning me, he arrived soon after.

"Sit down and have tea!" Zhao Bing looked at Ni Liang with some dissatisfaction. This boy was still so scared that he was worried. He didn't even have any comfort. He pointed to the seat opposite and said.

"Your Majesty, I am not thirsty!" Ni Liang picked up the cup and put it down.

"Good tea!" Zhao Bing was a little amused when he heard this. This guy hadn't changed at all. He wouldn't say anything politely, which made him feel that it was wrong to let Chen Dun go.

"I'm not thirsty!"

"I have transferred Chen Dun to work as a martial arts student!" Seeing that this kid is still so confused, Zhao Bing can only speak bluntly.

"I know that he has begun to become familiar with the situation and is doing very hard!" Ni Liang nodded again.

"Then who do you think should take over as the commander of the guard camp!" Zhao Bing was speechless and could only continue to ask.

"Why did Your Majesty ask your subordinates? Did Your Majesty directly appointed them before? But I can't control it!" Ni Liang showed a hint of surprise on his face, and he was stunned for a while before speaking.

"Don't worry, even if you want to do it, I won't let you do it anymore!" Zhao Bing was so angry that he couldn't help but stand up and lit it, "I just asked you to recommend a competent person, why don't there be so much nonsense!"

"Your Majesty..." Ni Liang seemed to have figured out the situation at this time, and blinked his eyes and said, "I think Tan Fei is competent!"

"Tan Fei, is Tan Fei from the old camp?" Zhao Bing thought about it and asked.

“That’s right!”

"Is this kid OK? I remember that he entered the mansion with Chen Dun. He was often sick when he was a child. His mother worked as a craftsman and always went to the mansion to ask for medicine. Later, I went to Yashan to select guards from the old camp. He was not selected because of his health, and he cried and refused to leave. In the end, his mother was forced to be selected after asking me for help." Zhao Bing said in confusion.

"Your Majesty, I think it's OK!" Ni Liang said firmly, "Tan Fei was in poor health when he was a child, but that was a long time ago. Although he was weak after entering the guard camp, he was very resilient and enterprising, and he was unwilling to fall behind in everything. When he formed the new army, he was the first group to pass the selection and training. He also completed his studies as a team leader in the new training brigade. He had one of the few excellent students. Has Your Majesty forgotten?"

"Well, that's the case. After graduation, I remembered that he went to the Land War Brigade, right?" Zhao Bing nodded and said.

"Yes, Tan Fei went to the First Brigade of the Land War Brigade. He first served as the training backbone of the training team, assisted the First Brigade in completing the dressing change, and then transferred to the deputy commander of the Second Regiment. Later, he participated in the battle to recover Jiangnan and was promoted to the deputy commander of the First Brigade of the Land War and also served as the Sima of the Brigade. These are all edicts signed by His Majesty. Do you not remember them? Unfortunately, he often missed His Majesty, and he always asked me to pay his respects to him whenever he met." Ni Liang said.

"In this way, Tan Fei is still very capable!" Zhao Bing nodded with a wry smile. He thought that he had signed countless edicts, so how could he remember everything, and seeing Ni Liang's appearance seemed to be complaining.

"Of course, Tan Fei is not only brave in combat, but also skilled in strategy, and has a good job in doing things carefully and steadily, and has strong organizational and coordination skills. In addition, he was born in the old camp and has been grateful to His Majesty. He has been in the Guard Camp for many years, and has been familiar with the situation and knows the rules in the palace. Although his fists and feet are a little worse, there are many masters in the camp, so it is not his turn to do it!" Ni Liang said.

"Has he got married?" Zhao Bing asked again.

"Tan Fei is eight years older than His Majesty. Now that His Majesty is married, he can still not get married, and he has two children. And there is still my mother in the hall!" Ni Liang said angrily.

"Okay, then I will issue an edict to transfer him to the guard camp for office. However, you recommended him. If he is not competent, you will be the commander of the guard camp!" Zhao Bing was repeatedly robbed by Ni Liang, and he could not do anything to him. He could only say hatefully and end the topic...

After two consecutive days of discussion, Jiang Jin and Zhao Mengjin formulated a combat plan to "take attack instead of defense" to resist the enemy in Jiangbei based on the wishes of the young emperor. Dong Yicheng's troops of the navy also completed the preparations for departure and asked for an order to go on the expedition. Of course, such military and national affairs must be discussed with the priests. Although this kind of kick is a bit like just saying hello, Zhao Bing thought it was still necessary.

War is the continuation of politics and has become a consensus among modern politicians. Zhao Bing is also very clear about this truth. A war is not only about military strength, but also about comprehensive strength. From material preparation and mobilization to reserve forces, it is not only possible for the army to solve, but also requires the assistance of civil officials. When a war begins, when will it end, and what effect it achieves, it also requires politicians to consider comprehensively.

Although Zhao Bing was the emperor, he also needed the assistance of all the ministers to put the imperial edicts into implementation, especially when the court had just experienced a storm, he also needed to evaluate. Once everyone disagreed and took a non-violent and non-cooperating approach to confrontation, he could only stop military operations. This time he had to regain the Huaixi battle and change it to a small-scale battle with offense instead of defense, which was the result of political conditions. Zhao Bing did not arrange it in the palace for this discussion, but was still learning martial arts. He did this so that it was easy for the generals to explain and persuade them in unknown places.

The next day, when the prime ministers came to the imperial edict, an accident happened. Zhang Shijie, the commander of the Privy Council, suddenly fell seriously ill last night and was bedridden. The discussion could only be temporarily stopped. Zhao Bing urgently ordered the imperial physician to treat it, and ordered Wen Tianxiang to visit him. More than an hour later, Wen Tianxiang returned and said that after the two imperial physicians, he thought that Zhang Shijie had a stroke. Although he had no worries about his life, he also needed to rest for a long time, and he was afraid that he would not be able to perform his duties in a short period of time.

When Zhao Bing heard this, his head hurts. The prime ministers of the Song Dynasty generally refer to the chief officials of two provinces and one government, namely the left and right prime ministers, the political affairs of the magistrates, the magistrates and deputy envoys of the Privy Council. If there is any matter, the ministers of various ministries will be allowed to participate, but this is an enlarged meeting. The discussing this time was a military issue. The Privy Council is responsible for reviewing the combat plan, commanding the combat, and mobilizing the forces of various ministries. However, the chief officials are absent, so how can they be opened?

In addition, Zhao Bing knew that stroke is a disease such as cerebral infarction or cerebral hemorrhage caused by cerebrovascular diseases that are often called modern times. Even if this thing is rescued under modern medical conditions, it is difficult for this thing to leave no sequelae. Moreover, Zhang Shijie is no longer young and has passed his sixties. Even if he is strong, it will be good if he doesn't draw circles in the future. I am afraid it will be difficult to take on this important task.
Chapter completed!