There are one hill and eight buildings in the Northern Prefecture of the Eastern Jin Dynasty Chapter 5179: Counting the strengths and weaknesses of the commanders (3)
Chapter 5179: Counting the strengths and weaknesses of the commanders (3)
Liu Yu laughed: "This is the first time I heard about this. So, the Shen family still wanted to win over you and make you a semi-subordinate of their family, and even some intermarriage. I thought It’s because Shen Tianzi values your talent or something.”
Wang Zhene shook his head gently: "Talent is just one aspect. In fact, the Shen family has always wanted to make friends with famous noble families in the world, especially our Wang family, although it is not the top class like the Taiyuan Wang family and the Langya Wang family. A noble family, but also a famous northern family who once served as the prime minister of the former Qin Dynasty. The situation of the Lu family in the north is similar to that of Lu Xun, so naturally they are also the ones they want to win over and win over."
"When we worked together at the Beifu Army Camp in Guangling, Shen Tianzi and I did have an unforgettable relationship. We trained together, talked about the art of war, and even stayed up late at night, discussing the future on the same bed. The general trend of the world, I once thought that we really knew each other, and I even wanted to become brothers with different surnames with him. He thought the same way."
"But later I discovered that the Shen family had a purpose for befriending me. They just wanted me to marry their sister and marry into the Shen family. This was something I absolutely could not allow. Later, Mao Xiuzhi also came to live with us. , Shen Tianzi immediately turned to befriend Mao Xiuzhi. Only then did I understand that the Shen brothers were actually planning their strategy. They were just looking for an ally in the army who would cooperate with them for a long time and advance and retreat together. After the Great Jin Dynasty, they The Mao family, a well-known military family, is obviously more suitable than me."
Liu Yu nodded: "I have heard about these things, but I didn't think about it deeply. It was Liu Muzhi who reminded me that the relationship between you and the Shen family is more than just a matter of competing for credit on the Luoluo Bridge. Later. I also paid attention intentionally and found that it was indeed what he said. But the Shen brothers are also indispensable famous generals of our Beifu Army. Their legions are an important part of our Beifu Army. It is normal to have some selfish motives and thoughts. Just like Tan Daoji, can I deprive him of his military power just because he wants to support his army and respect himself?"
Wang Zhen'e smiled slightly: "I completely understand and fully support your approach, Brother Jinu. Even the Zhu family brothers are actually in this situation. It's just that Zhu Chaoshi himself was a prisoner in the previous defeat of Jiangzhou, and his troops He almost lost all his troops. After returning to the army, he rebuilt his army, but there were only two or three thousand men. He was just a large army leader. As for Zhu Lingshi, he rarely led an army by himself. However, in the past, My observation is that the Zhu family brothers are more eager for money than ordinary people. In this regard, they are somewhat similar to Zhuge Changmin."
Liu Yu sighed softly: "Yes, speaking of it, the Zhu brothers are both my apprentices, and their military skills and martial arts are all taught to me personally. But after staying with Huan Xuan for a few years, I found that They have all become very money-loving, and have even been greedy for military pay, buying properties for themselves, and letting their cronies serve as stewards of their properties. Man, I have sternly pointed out these things to them face to face several times, and even They said that if military generals love money, they will be greedy for life and afraid of death, and will not be good generals. But they told me that the Zhu family had been generals for many years and spent all their wealth to support the soldiers, but in the end they ended up losing their military power or fighting on the battlefield. After death, the family will have nothing in the end. If it had not been for meeting me, I am afraid that the whole family would have become beggars. Is it wrong to fight all your life just to keep food for your children and grandchildren? "
Wang Zhene murmured to himself: "There is indeed nothing wrong with what I say. We soldiers fight for wealth with our lives, but we must have a certain degree of control."
Liu Yu nodded: "Yes, for this reason, I never want to give the Zhu family brothers, especially Zhu Lingshi, an entire army. This will give him the opportunity to be greedy, but will harm him. As for Zhu Chaoshi, if you want
A lot better, but he also pays too much attention to brotherhood. Many times he will cover for Zhu Lingshi even if he knows that what he is doing is wrong, and even share the responsibility with him. This is what bothers me a lot. I appreciate their talents very much.
, but I don’t want my best generals to become the most hated officials of the frontiers with their military merits, but become the most hated worms of the local people. Therefore, I can only keep them by my side as much as possible, or serve as generals of the forbidden army in the palace, at least some of them.
Zhu Lingshi will not go too far in my surveillance."
Wang Zhen'e sighed and said: "I think the Zhu family brothers still have to give them some opportunities. As long as Brother Jinu can send someone who is fair, rigorous and prestigious to act as a supervisor or a civil officer, let Zhu Lingshi
Only being a general and only responsible for fighting can allow him to share more spoils according to his merits and reduce his desire to be greedy. This is the correct way to use him. After all, their brothers are so proficient in military affairs. If they are not worried about being greedy, they will
It’s a shame to reuse it.”
Liu Yu nodded and said: "I will consider giving Zhu Lingshi a chance to be his own man in the future. In addition, there is Meng Huaiyu, who is also a young commander candidate with both qualifications and abilities. What do you think of him?"
Wang Zhen'e said calmly: "Huaiyu is the only remaining general of the Meng family. His ability is not inferior to that of any other young commander. However, for a long time, Huaiyu has been Liu Yi's deputy general and lacks the opportunity to stand alone.
Although his performance in the battle has always been outstanding, it is difficult to convince the public if he does not fight as the main general. Now that the Meng family and the Liu family are separated, I think Brother Jinu might as well give Huaiyu more opportunities.
, let him perform. If he performs well, he can legitimately become the commander-in-chief of a legion. Only these young marshals can each have their own legion and act alone, which is what you will need during the Northern Expedition in the future. As for
I am very satisfied just being by your side."
Liu Yu shook his head: "You are satisfied, but I am not satisfied, and the country cannot be satisfied, because I need you to use the influence of your Wang family to make our Jin Dynasty and the Beifu Army stand firm in the Guanlong area in the future.
Can operate for a long time.”
Wang Zhene's expression changed, he shook his head and said, "This is absolutely impossible. Even if I can do it, aren't you worried that I might just stand on my own in Guanzhong?"
Liu Yu smiled and waved his hand: "Then I ask Yang Muzhi to lead the army in Qingzhou and serve as the governor of Beiqingzhou. Do I also have to worry about his Taiyang clan taking the opportunity to stand on his own feet?"
Wang Zhen smiled evilly and said: "That's different. It has been nearly a hundred years since the Yang family went south to join the Jin Dynasty, and my grandfather was a famous prime minister in Guanzhong more than 20 years ago. His disciples and old officials are still all over Guanzhong. If I go to Guanzhong,
Even if I don’t have this idea myself, there will definitely be some local careerists who want to make me their leader.” (End of Chapter)