Zhu Houzhao was stunned.

He never expected that Fang Jifan had a "plan" long ago.

"Why didn't you say it earlier?"

Fang Jifan said modestly: "I am still young. Although I have a bad idea, I think that Your Majesty is wise and the two cabinet masters of the cabinet are even more mature and conspiring to the country. I think I have already made up my mind. I should be more modest."

Liu Jian and Li Dongyang didn't say anything. No matter what Fang Jifan said, they no longer cared.

Zhu Houzhao said anxiously: "Speak quickly."

"There is only one way." Fang Jifan said: "Temporarily disband the First Army."

"What……"

Suddenly, everyone was stunned.

When everyone was shocked and stared at him, Fang Jifan said: "The military officer stayed for the time being, and the rest of the soldiers were all dismissed."

"Severe?" Zhu Houzhao came to his senses and frowned and said, "Lao Fang, are you crazy?"

Fang Jifan was particularly serious: "This is the fastest way to take effect. Of course... there is another faster way, that is, the court will take out more money and treatment, but Your Majesty also knows that the people we will recruit in the future will be tens of millions. The current treatment is already a huge burden for the court. No matter how much it is, I am afraid that the court will not be able to bear it. Therefore... I said that dismissing the First Army is the best way."

Liu Jian also frowned: "How can we set up a standing army to change the orders every day? This is a major policy for the country. Recruiting today and dismissing tomorrow. What is this? "

Fang Jifan had already had a curse and said, "What I mean was not to change the orders every day, but to let the First Army retire early, and all the backbone were left behind. Only soldiers were discharged from the army, so it was not considered to change the order every day."

Li Dongyang couldn't help but ask: "What does Duke Qi mean?"

Fang Jifan said: "This is for the sake of the permanent army. It is too difficult to change people's concepts, as difficult as climbing to the sky..."

Zhu Houzhao said angrily: "No, Lao Fang, no matter what your idea is, I will never allow you to do this. These are the soldiers I have trained hard, and it is my hard work."

In an instant, the emperor actually stood with Liu Jian and Li Dongyang, and Fang Jifan became the target of public criticism.

Now, they only have one thought, Fang Jifan is crazy.

Fang Jifan said: "Please listen to my explanation."

"Don't listen!" Zhu Houzhao said: "No matter if you say a flower, I will not allow you to make trouble."

Fang Jifan gritted his teeth: "Your Majesty, how do you recruit the staff of the standing army? The Ministry of War is already as anxious as an ant."

Zhu Houzhao had no choice but to say, "I think about it again."

Fang Jifan said, "Time cannot be delayed. Why don't you make a bet?"

Zhu Houzhao said sternly: "You can't delay it, and you can't bet on...what should you bet on?"

Fang Jifan sighed in his heart, Well, he still understands Zhu Houzhao's virtues!

Liu Jian and Li Dongyang never expected that national affairs would eventually be played in the form of a joke...

Fang Jifan said: "Three months, I will give you three months to dismiss these thousands of people. I will bring you 100,000 good children to Your Majesty! Not only that, if the soldiers who were dismissed before are willing to come back, they can still be allowed to return. Does Your Majesty dare not gamble, and let it go?"

"What's the point?" Zhu Houzhao stared at him and said, "Where are you losing?"

"Xishan is willing to pay three million taels of military expenses." Fang Jifan said without any guilt.

This moment... even Liu Jian and Li Dongyang were heartbroken.

Zhu Houzhao was happy: "How can I ask for your money?"

Fang Jifan said lightly: "Then forget it."

Zhu Houzhao waved his hand and immediately said, "I have agreed to bet, how can I say it even if I have no jokes? A real man spits out a nail."

"What if Your Majesty loses?" Fang Jifan looked at Zhu Houzhao calmly.

Zhu Houzhao said: "For so many years, the warriors have indeed been suppressed. How could I, the Ming Dynasty, think of expanding territory, and giving favors to the world, and how could the soldiers be regarded as untouchables? They want to bleed for the Ming Dynasty and the court. Even the bleeding people are so despised. Not to mention that this is unreasonable, it will not benefit the country. If people can enter the army and become glorious, then... the situation of the soldiers can be greatly improved. This is a great achievement. If I do not reward, how can I say it? If it is successful, I will give you an official position and give you a title for the first time. I will never be stingy."

Fang Jifan calculated that it was not very cost-effective to change to a black hat and title, no matter how you look at it, it seemed like it was not very cost-effective!

However... he was determined to win the book: "Since that's the case, within three months, Your Majesty will not be involved, and you will have to listen to me."

"I'm going to you." Zhu Houzhao beat him up.

No matter how you calculate it, he won’t lose!

…………

Soon, a decree came out of the palace and arrived at the First Army.

After the order was made, the army was stunned.

They never expected that the first army would suddenly be dismissed.

As soon as the news came out, there was a terrible miserable situation in the army.

When I first entered the camp, everyone felt miserable and everyone wanted to leave quickly.

But now... I am getting used to it here, and being able to eat and drink enough every day, and practicing in their eyes has gradually become a casual thing. In this army, after being with the robes for a long time, they support each other like relatives. Now they are leaving suddenly, and everyone is about to return to their hometown. This... not only comes suddenly, but also... almost everyone is reluctant to leave.

According to the will, they could only stay here for one night, pay the severance fee the next day and set off immediately.

Zhou Yi felt his mind was blank and he was crazy. Like everyone, he was silent and silent. Everyone lowered his head and packed his bags.

During dinner in the evening, someone sobbed in a low voice while eating.

After a night passed, everyone’s hearts were complicated. When they were about to leave, the emotions suppressed in their hearts suddenly burst out under the mood of being separated by the sky.

Zhou Yi suddenly burst into tears at the entrance of the camp, and some robes that accompanied each other day and night also hugged their heads and cried.

The relationship between the army and classmates is slightly different, especially in the First Army, where everyone practices under the scorching sun, struggles in the mud, and goes shoulder to shoulder with each other when fighting, experiencing life and death tests, surpassing the tempering of ordinary people again and again, which is a torment for individuals.

And after countless hardships and life and death, the only way to eat and sleep with each other and spend all day together becomes a support for each other’s comfort.

And now... everything has returned to the beginning.

Zhou Yi tried his best to wipe his red eyes, and finally... got on the pick-up carriage and horses. He and several fellow villagers got on the car. Through the glass window, he looked at the distant gate, the familiar flags, and the familiar faces, as if he had suddenly... gave up his life.

The will came ruthlessly, and the process of dismissal was also very rapid, because... these soldiers had long been used to obeying, and even if they were reluctant to leave, they all carried their luggage and embarked on the way home.

…………

Beijing heard about this news.

There was an uproar immediately.

The First Army was still doing well before, why did it suddenly be abolished?

In fact, in the middle of Beijing, I have a good impression of the First Army.

The First Army had almost no disturbances to the people, and...the discipline was strict and the Jiang Bin Rebellion was once quelled.

Such a military horse dispersed as soon as it was said, which was really unexpected.

On this day, Zhu Houzhao showed up in a teahouse with Fang Jifan, Liu Jian, Liu Jin, Wang Shouren and others.

They were wearing casual clothes. Although it seemed strange to be the group, not many people paid attention to them.

In the teahouse, people were talking enthusiastically, and countless words filled Zhu Houzhao's ears.

Zhu Hou looked like a quiet listener, holding a teacup and slowly drinking tea.

"It's a pity for the First Army. I thought that with them, the capital would be safe. We people were at ease in our hearts. They didn't expect that... the court would change as soon as they say."

"Yes, yes, but... I heard that many soldiers cried to death when they left the camp."

"It would be fine to cry this time, it's a good thing for them. Who will be a military man who has a little promising person? Look, how many military man's families are looking for matchmakers to get engaged, but which serious daughter is willing to marry them? If this military man continues to do it, he will have to lose his son and grandson."

"This is the truth. Most of the people who have entered the army are not good people. What can you do with the army be good? If you leave, you will be able to get rid of the military and become a good person in the future."

When Zhu Houzhao heard this...the little temper was about to break out again, and she wanted to throw the teacup in her hand and take advantage of the situation to attack.

Fang Jifan knew Zhu Houzhao best, and hurriedly suppressed Zhu Houzhao's hand and whispered: "Your Majesty... What should you do if you argue with others? So what if you win?"

Zhu Houzhao knew that Fang Jifan was right, but he was still holding his breath, so he put down the teacup and suddenly said loudly: "It's not all. Without these soldiers, can we be safe? You guys are talking nonsense."

He said so loudly.

Several people who were originally talking lowered their voices and looked at Zhu Houzhao in surprise. Unexpectedly, someone came to argue with him at this time.

However, when they saw Zhu Houzhao's young appearance, they immediately showed a meaningful look, and then looked at Zhu Houzhao with a look of caring for mentally retarded eyes.

"Little brother... I am a veteran, so you don't understand it. Joining the army is not a good word. You young people don't know anything, and you will know it in the future."

The others burst into laughter, thinking that the young master of a merchant ran out and said he was talking nonsense.
Chapter completed!