After traveling through time, I became Han Zhang’s grandson?

Chapter 109 Military Reform

After being dragged into the government office of Huanzhou County by the Di brothers, Han Ming saw a table full of sumptuous food.

Of course, compared with the exquisite food in the capital, the food in the border areas can only be said to be average.

And it was nothing more than delicious fish and meat, plus a pot of aged wine. This was the most abundant and richest food for all the border soldiers.

"I can't tell. There's wine and meat."

Han Ming sighed in admiration and walked around the table to observe the dishes.

Then he picked up a pot of wine and put his nose close to it to smell it carefully.

"Oh, that's not bad! At least fifteen years or more."

Di Zi laughed, casually pulled Han Ming to sit in the first seat, and then poured him a bowl of wine.

"It's more than fifteen years old. This is a full twenty years old daughter's wine."

Di Zi's words made Han Ming and Wang Shao smile at each other, and they immediately sat down to savor the food carefully.

"What do you mean?" Di Liang sat below and accompanied him.

"Yes, it's strong and indeed old enough." Wang Shao replied.

"But this thing shouldn't be brought from the capital by you two, right?"

Han Ming picked up his chopsticks and ate his food as if no one was around, and asked casually.

"As expected of Jingyuan, he guessed it right at the first try." Di Zi grinned.

"Then let me guess. The border generals of Huanzhou want to use your connections to get in touch with me."

Han Ming took small sips of the clear wine in the bowl.

"high!"

Di Zi gave a thumbs up and exclaimed.

He didn't know what to say. His brother Jingyuan had become more and more evil every year since he entered the officialdom.

Things are becoming more and more vicious, and you can see the tricks inside with just a pot of aged wine.

"Stop it, don't give me that. You know what I'm going to ask next."

Han Ming picked up a peanut and chewed it slowly.

Di Zi glanced at his elder brother, who nodded slightly.

“We want to take the lead in military reform in Huanzhou!”

Di Zi's loud voice made Wang Shao's face tense, and he looked up at Han Ming.

But the other party was still calmly drinking and eating.

For a moment, the entire reception room fell silent, with only the sound of Han Ming chewing.

After a long pause, with all three of them feeling anxious and silent, Han Ming put down his chopsticks and said with a smile, "It seems the generals of Huanzhou were counting on your move to secure their future, but their plan has been dashed."

Hearing Han Ming's words, everyone breathed a sigh of relief.

"We have no intention of getting involved with these bastards."

"They're afraid the military reforms will affect their own interests, so they're planning to leave the Western Army and transfer elsewhere. How could this be possible? They're just taking advantage and running away. How could such a thing be possible?"

Di Zi slammed the table so hard that the dishes and chopsticks on it shook.

"Logically speaking, this military reform should really start with you."

"First, we know each other well, and second, there are still some old subordinates left by Mr. Zhong in Huanzhou."

"According to what Zong Sanlang said, his eldest brother is patrolling the frontier and gathering these troops."

"In this case, with some people left behind by the Zhong, Di, Fan, and Han families, it will be easiest to advance in Huanzhou."

Hearing Han Ming's words, Di Liang and Di Zi's expressions brightened, and they secretly clenched their hands under the table.

"but...."

Han Ming glanced around and changed the subject.

"But what?" Di Zi asked anxiously.

"But have you ever thought about this? If someone in Lianhuan Province, which belongs to us, is now using this trick, won't the situation in the remaining border states be even worse?"

Han Ming patted the wine jar on the table with a serious expression.

"Shouldn't the pilot program be carried out first in Huanzhou?" Di Zi immediately retorted.

Wang Shao and Di Liang seemed to be thinking about something, their eyes fixed on Han Ming.

"I dare say that as long as Huanzhou can complete the military reform, the remaining ones will be easy to deal with!"

Di Zi still insisted on his own opinion.

"Then have you ever considered that the day Huanzhou's military reform is completed will be the day the entire Shaanxi military reform fails?"

Han Ming's words made them all frown, wondering if this was a bit alarmist.

"We have a strong foundation in Huanzhou, but the troops in other states will also think that we are taking advantage of the situation to bully others."

"We can do this with local troops, but not with border troops."

"If we overdo it, the border troops might be forced to flee west or north."

Han Ming expressed his worries in a quiet tone.

"this..."

Wang Shao and the other two looked at each other in surprise, having never expected such a consequence.

"Of course this is the worst outcome."

"In my opinion, we should start with the Suide Army and let Zhong Laoer take the lead in Qingjian City."

Han Ming picked up a piece of food and drank it happily with a sip of wine.

"Hey? Isn't this just borrowing the power of the second brother?"

Di Zi reacted instantly and asked in confusion.

"First, we outsiders can't compare to the farmers who have been cultivating here for two generations."

"The Zhong family's military prestige and policy orientation are what these Western Army guys want to see, and they will form a psychological bias towards them."

"Secondly, how much does the Western Army know about the relationship between us and Zhong Lao Er? The most they know is that Zhong Zhen and Zhong Sanlang are old friends of ours."

"Let Zhong Yan handle this matter and pry open the shell of the entire Western Army. When they see that they are one of our own, they will probably relax a little."

"When doing things, the most important thing is to be harmonious and get things done smoothly and steadily."

"As for those who intend to continue to be troublemakers after the matter is settled, we will do as we please."

"After all, we are doing this for the good of the Song Dynasty and the government, right?"

As soon as Han Ming finished speaking, the whole hall fell silent. They were secretly amazed by this method of using the opponent's force to their advantage.

"In that case, we will wait for good news from Seed."

Di Liang nodded slightly and raised his bowl to Han Ming.

"It's almost time. The purpose of my border patrol this time is to investigate and see if there is anything that can be improved in the current Western Army."

Han Ming clinked his wine bowls together and took a sip.

"The Western Army is able to form its own system and has a great reputation. It stands out among the many armies of the Song Dynasty because of its strong military strength."

Di Liang's words were a roundabout way of referring to the troublesome nature of the Western Army.

"Don't worry, don't worry. The less flaws something has, the greater its flaws become."

Hearing Han Ming's words with a hint of profound meaning, Wang Shao and the other two looked at each other quietly and shook their heads at the same time.

Three days later, Han Ming met Zhong Gu, the eldest son of the Zhong family, who had returned from the border town.

The two actually only met once, but that was when they were very young, and their relationship was basically just that of strangers.

However, because of the relationship between Zhong Yan and Zhong Zhen, Zhong Gu is still extremely friendly towards Han Ming today.

"I, Zhong Gu, greet Han Jinglüe."

Zhong Gu, a handsome man in his early forties, has a face very similar to that of old Mr. Zhong.

"Brother Zhong, there's no need to be like this. Zizheng (Zhong Yan) and I are brothers of the same generation. You can just call me Jingyuan."

Han Ming immediately helped Zhong Gu up as he saluted, and looking at the other's tall figure, he couldn't help but nodded secretly.

"Since the governor says so, I will honor Erlang's way of addressing you and call you Brother Jingyuan."

Zhong Gu was not the kind of person who would beat around the bush. When he heard Han Ming was so polite, he naturally took the opportunity to accept the relationship.

"Brother Zhong's return is just in time. I intend to continue patrolling the border. You've been stationed at the frontier stronghold all year round, so I'd like to ask you to be my guide. Would you be willing to come with me?"

Han Ming's active invitation made Wang Shao and the other two behind him blink their eyes, somewhat confused.

Then Han Ming quietly explained his plan for border military reform.

Only then did they realize that this was a plan to have Zhong Gu act as a lobbyist to appease Zhong Yan's slightly irritable temper.

"Brother, since you have so generously shared your plan, I will certainly offer my full assistance."

"As long as it is beneficial to the country and the people, I will fully support it."

Hearing Zhong Gu's words that he didn't care about personal honor or disgrace, Han Ming and others respected him from the bottom of their hearts.

"Thank you for your understanding, brother."

Han Ming clasped his fists respectfully and then looked at everyone and couldn't help laughing out loud.

With so many famous ministers and generals at hand, the situation of the Song Dynasty can indeed change.