Chapter 1119: Divided into Three
Anyone, when they hear that the entire institution where they work is going to be disbanded, would immediately get anxious.
Ke Su Zhen Ting only froze for a moment, then surprisingly said: "The Five Armies Duhufu, there is indeed no need for it to exist."
Li Chen's decision to disband the Five Armies Inspectorate was not made without careful consideration.
But this time, while things did happen that couldn't be said to have no impact, it merely pushed Li Chen's plan forward.
The Office of the Inspector General of Military Affairs, must be abolished, otherwise this institution will directly affect the future East Palace's control over the army.
The Wujun Dushifu, originally established as the Supreme Commander's Mansion by Emperor Taizu during his founding of the nation, was later renamed the Privy Council of Military Affairs and then the Five Armies Inspectorate, continuing to this day.
Li Chen spoke slowly: "At first, this institution was only to assist the Taizu Emperor in monitoring the world's troops and horses. It could be considered the highest command system of the Qin Empire's army. After all, at the beginning of the founding of the country, not only were all industries in a state of disarray, but there were also remnants of the previous dynasty, bandits who took refuge in the mountains, and remnants of powerful clans in various places that needed to be quelled by the army. The Taizu Emperor was too busy with daily affairs to oversee everything personally, so this institution became necessary."
But any person or thing is impossible to be unchanged forever. As the times change, the Five Armies General Staff's power grew too large, leading to later strengthening of the Ministry of War's authority. To put it plainly, it was actually a division of power to prevent the military from becoming too powerful.
Looking at Su Zhenti, Li Chen said sincerely: "Your Majesty, I can be honest with you. Since the Taizu Emperor, the Great Qin Empire has always promoted culture over martial arts. The fundamental reason is that the imperial power needs to balance the power of the ministers. While a rebellion led by civil officials is unlikely to succeed, a rebellion led by military generals poses a grave threat to the country and its people. Therefore, this basic national policy will undergo some changes under my reign, but its essence will remain unchanged."

Li Chen's words were extremely bold.
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Li Chen frankly admitted that he would continue to suppress the generals, which is tantamount to telling Su Zhen'ting that he wouldn't give him too much power.
If Su Zhen'ting had any ulterior motives, it would inevitably arouse his resistance.
...while he hadn't planned to state it directly on his way to meet Li Chen. ...
Because Su Zhen Ting's statement that the Five Army Governor's Mansion should be abolished, Li Chen only changed his mind temporarily.
As expected, after careful consideration, Su Zhen'ting nodded in agreement: "Indeed, if Zhao Xuanji were a military general, then I fear that even with the Emperor's awakening, the country would be beyond saving."
Li Chen nodded with satisfaction and said, "This principle is very simple, anyone can understand it. But when you are in the situation, involved in countless interests, it's easy to be blinded by greed. General, your deep understanding of righteousness truly warms my heart."
"In my design, the Five Armies General's Mansion will be divided into three."
"A department responsible for the dispatch, promotion, rotation, training, and combat operations of guards stationed across the nation and local armies."
The Second Department was in charge of military operations planning, officer evaluations, and the assessment of military merit.
"The third department was the Logistics Bureau, in charge of military pay, rations, supplies, and weaponry."
“Officially, the Marshal's Mansion takes the lead, but according to their different divisions of labor, the three major departments check and balance each other. For example, promotions and changes in defense are planned by the Marshal's Mansion, and after approval from the Staff Department, officers below a thousand households can decide internally. The appointment of deputy commanders and commanders needs to be reviewed by the imperial court before being commissioned.”

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