Chapter 619: Summarizing talents and not taking matters into your own hands
"A fight between these two companies can easily lead to an unending situation. We really need to be cautious,"
Yiwu County was captured by Su Lie, and before the expedition, Yang Ming asked his secretary to copy a copy of "Illustrated Records of the Western Regions" written by Pei Ju for Su Lie, so he knew the Western Regions fairly well.
After the court meeting, Yang Ming called Su Lie again. The master and the servant sat in the hall and had lunch.
Yang Ming frowned and said: "Before this, we have actually been sending troops to test the truth from the beginning. Shegui didn't take it seriously. We didn't expect that they would invade in a large scale. The main force in the west would not have time to come back for reinforcements. If they were to attack Sanmi Mountain,
He shouldn’t be a khan anymore.”
Su Lie nodded: "The massive invasion of 300,000 cavalry should target more than just Xue Yantuo. In fact, without the intermediate buffer zone of Xue Yantuo, the two sides will fight more fiercely in the future. But the problem is that for fear of conflict between them,
It will eventually evolve into an alliance, which is the scariest thing."
In fact, the one who loses and the one who wins becomes the big brother.
The Eastern and Western Turks were originally one family, formerly known as the Turkic Khanate. Their territory extended to the Greater Khingan Mountains and the Liaohe River Basin in the east, and to the Aral Sea and the Transoxiana region of Central Asia in the west.
So when did they split? In the third year of the founding of the Emperor.
Who instigated it? Chang Sun Sheng.
One person contributed to the split of Eastern and Western Turks. This credit cannot be justified without the title of official.
The Eastern Turkic royal family is the direct descendant of the original Turkic Khanate, while the Western Turkic royal family is a branch. In the first year of Kaihuang's reign, the Western Turkic royal family was established to govern the area west of the Altai Mountains.
Changsun Sheng also noticed this and put forward the famous strategy of "making distant friends and attacking closely, separating from the strong and combining with the weak". He contacted the Datou Khan and Abo Khan in the west and the Tuli Khan in the east, and began to isolate the Turkic Great Khan.
Sha Bo Lue.
Sha Bo Lue is Qimin's father.
So the Turkic civil war broke out completely. It was not until the fifth year of the founding of the emperor that Shabolu Khan, who could no longer withstand attacks from all sides, asked the Sui Dynasty for peace. After Yang Jian successfully destroyed Chen, the Sui Dynasty changed from passive to active in dealing with the northern nomads.
, Yang Jian took this opportunity to support Qimin to rise to power.
In these few years, there is one person whose role cannot be ignored.
Wei Wang Yang Shuang.
In the third year of Emperor Kaihuang's reign, Yang Jian appointed Yang Shuang as the marching marshal, the temperance marshal Chang Shi Li Che, the king of Hejian Yang Hong, the north marching marshal Dou Luji, the general manager of Qinzhou Dou Rongding, the left guard general Gao Jue, and the Pengcheng County Gong Yu.
Qingze, marching general Li Chong and a total of 200,000 people from the Eighth Route Army defeated the Shabo Army at Baidao (northwest of Hohhot). This was the famous Baidao victory in history.
It was this great victory that solved the worries of the Sui Dynasty when they went south to destroy Chen.
It's a pity that Yang Shuang died too early. If he were alive, who else would the clan leader be than me?
Now that the Sui Dynasty unified the world and brought peace to the world, it was impossible for the Turks not to have a sense of crisis after first destroying Tuyuhun and then Goguryeo.
That's why they eagerly attacked Xue Yantuo from the beginning. The real intention is probably to reunify the Turks.
Because only the complete Turks are qualified to compete with the Sui Dynasty.
"Your analysis makes sense. There are many people in the court and the East Palace who have this worry," Yang Ming drank water and said, "So in your opinion, how should we deal with it?"
When you get to Yang Ming's position, you only need to do three things well.
First, ability is to employ people; second, ability is to be able to listen; third, ability is to be able to reward and punish.
To sum it up in one sentence, it is called "generalizing talents and not taking matters into their own hands", which means that you have the ability to command talents, establish major policies, assign appropriate positions to various talents, and let talents perform their duties.
It dominates the world and governs by doing nothing.
This is what Zeng Guofan said: The advice is given to all the generals, and the decision-making is given to one person.
Su Lie was silent for a long time and said: "We still need to send troops. At least nothing will happen to Gaochang, otherwise I, Wu, and Yumen will be invaded. Gaochang is our buffer zone with the countries in the Western Regions. There are too many troops and horses at the beginning, so I'm afraid we won't be able to survive."
It’s just for Xue Yantuo.”
Yang Ming nodded and said to Pei Shuang behind him: "Summon the officials of the East Palace to discuss matters in Cheng'en Hall."
Half an hour later, everyone arrived. Yang Ming told Su Lie's worries and asked everyone to discuss them.
"Everyone knows Shibi's ambition, but we, the Sui Dynasty, will not be able to use troops against the north in the next five years," Yuan Wen said:
"In this battle between the two sides, the loser is likely to attach itself to the winner, so we cannot let them decide the winner. I think it is Zhang Sun's strategy of making friends from far away and attacking close by, separating the strong and combining the weak, and dividing the Eastern Turks."
Li Gang shook his head and said: "The most powerful tribal leaders in the Eastern Turks are the younger brothers from Shibi. If we want to divide, we can only choose from these few people. I'm afraid it won't be easy."
Yang Ming was stunned and thought of the Siege of Yanmen for the first time.
Historically, Pei Ju suggested that Chi Jishe, Shi Bi's fifth brother, should be appointed Khan of the South to divide Shi Bi's forces. As a result, Chi Ji She did not dare to accept it, and Pei Ju also trapped and killed Shi Shu Hu Xi, Shi Bi's adviser, and finally
This led to a break between Shibi and the Sui Dynasty.
With lessons learned from the past, this matter cannot be done this way again.
Shibi's four younger brothers, the second brother Ashina Qilifushe, is in charge of the west, and is currently fighting Xue Yantuo with Shibi, the third brother Ashina Dubi is in charge of the Khitan, Mohe, Xi and other tribes, and the fourth brother Ashina
Na Buli was put in charge of the Xi Department, and Lao Wu Chiji was put in charge of the Xue and Xue Departments.
The four of them all hold armies, so it stands to reason that they are more suitable for division.
But history has proven that these brothers are still in harmony, and division does not work.
If the Eastern Turks are strong and the Western Turks are weak, then they must alienate the Eastern Turks and unite with the Western Turks.
But you can't separate us.
"His Majesty's decree has not yet arrived, but General Manager Fan in Hexi has received military information every day. It can be seen that the war ahead is urgent." Li Jing, who was specially called, suggested: "I think we should send troops, at least before your Majesty's decree is sent.
, we have to be prepared."
Li Gang said: "What do you mean by the pharmacist, send five thousand troops?"
"The prince doesn't have the tiger talisman, so he can only get five thousand," Li Jing said with a smile.
This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading! Li Gang frowned and said: "The two sides are fighting, and five thousand of us have gone. What's the use?"
Li Jing said: "At least there is a posture. Even if our soldiers and horses are watching, it will deter both sides. Besides, they don't know how many people we have gone. We can claim to the outside world that we have an army of 100,000."
"This is a good idea," Yang Ming said with a smile: "The imperial court can still afford the supply of five thousand people. Besides, there are Xuanting's border troops in Hexi. If something unexpected happens, they can deal with it temporarily."
Xue Shou, a member of the family in Menxiafang, said: "I recommend Dingfang to be the general manager of the march. He has been to Yiwu and knows the area quite well. Five thousand soldiers, preferably cavalry, will be compared with Xuanting's frontier army."
It can be matched well.”
Yang Ming smiled and said: "Dingfang has just returned from Lingnan, and his son hasn't had a chance to hold him, so it's inappropriate to let him go, right?"
He said this on purpose. In fact, he wanted Su Lie to go.
Su Lie hurriedly said: "I dare not quit my job to serve the country. I am willing to go."
"Let me go," Li Jing suddenly said, "I like to use cavalry, and the Eastern and Western Turks are also cavalry. Watching the battle from the sidelines can study their tactics in order to improve our cavalry fighting style in the Sui Dynasty."
Li Jing took the initiative to ask for a job, which Yang Ming did not expect. After all, in his opinion, Li Jing was a handsome man, and Su Lie was only a general at the moment. Of course, he would also be a handsome man in the future.
Yang Ming smiled and said: "Of the few martial arts competitions that went to Lingnan, some were left behind by Shimin. The remaining ones, Xu Shiji and Hou Junji, have returned to Beijing. You can take them with you, and then Yuan Qing will go with you.
"
"I accept your order!" Li Jing nodded.
It is most appropriate for him to go, because the chief governor of the Anxi Protectorate is Yang Xuanting. If Su Lie goes, he may not be able to control the other party, but Li Jing can.
Yang Xuanting recognized Li Jing as his brother.
After the meeting, Yang Ming left Cheng'en Hall and met Yu Wenshu on the way.
"Why are you here?" Yang Ming asked curiously.
Yu Wenshu came over and said with a smile: "Your Highness, the Crown Princess summoned her and said that she wanted to find a place in the capital to build the Palace of the Prince of Wei. She asked me to discuss the suitable location."
Yang Ming frowned and said, "Have you found a place?"
"There are a few suitable pieces, but nothing has been agreed upon," Yu Wenshu said.
Yang Ming asked: "What's the approximate budget?"
"According to the princely system, you can still get one million strings," Yu Wenshu said with a smile.
Yang Ming frowned and said, "How much did Li Yuan spend on that trip to Jinyang Palace?"
"The budget was 3 million, but the actual amount was 4.5 million," Yu Wenshu said, "That money has been allocated."
Yang Ming hugged his shoulders and pondered, and after a moment he said: "Now I want Li Jing to command five thousand troops and stationed in Zhangye. The court will have to spend a lot of money. At this time, we can't get the money to build the palace."
"I am willing to serve," Yu Wenshu said quickly.
They didn't mention anything about Li Jing's upcoming expedition. Although they were very curious, they never asked more questions.
"How can I spend your money?" Yang Ming couldn't help laughing:
"Huaji has already bled. If you spend more money, be careful that your family has no expenses. Let's do this. I will allocate money from the inner treasury of the East Palace to the national treasury, and then withdraw it from the treasury to repair the palace. Don't make it public. This matter is handed over to
Let me do it for you."
Yu Wenshu was overjoyed: "I will keep your highness's secrets and make the palace beautiful."
With this errand, he would be able to report on the progress of the fortifications and come to the East Palace often, which Yu Wenshu looked forward to very much.
He also understood that the prince was considerate of the country's lack of money, but his son's mansion had to be built. To build it, the state treasury had to pay for it, so it was necessary to move it to take care of the country and Pei Shuying.
After all, this money should not have come from the East Palace.
"I just mentioned Li Jing, why didn't you ask?" Yang Ming said with a smile.
Yu Wenshu laughed and said, "If the prince doesn't tell me, I can't ask."
Yang Ming sighed: "It is not without reason that Duke Xu is a very popular minister, but I really want to talk to you about this matter. Come on, let's talk."
Yu Wenshu really knows the military, and the other party followed Yang Guang to the East Turkic Royal Court, and has a certain understanding of it. It would be beneficial to help analyze it.
Yang Ming never looked down on Yu Wenshu, but looked down on his three sons.