"Report to Jiedushi! Luo Dujian climbed up to Hulao Pass..."
"Report to Jiedu Envoy! Luo Dujian went to Honggou..."
"Report to Jiedu Envoy! Luo Dujian went to the ancient battlefield of Xingyang..."
One piece of news about Luo Youdu reached Han Lingkun's ears.
The commander-in-chief of the imperial army frowned, feeling a little angry in his heart.
As soon as the army was dispatched, he ordered it to go down. The whole army was to do its own thing and was not allowed to have any interaction with Luo Youdu and his party. His rejection and conflict were written on his face, and he was clearly showing off his face.
As a result, the other party didn't care at all.
The journey along the way is like traveling through mountains and rivers.
He left for a while from time to time, but soon caught up with the large group and did not delay their schedule.
Han Lingkun wanted to know what Luo Youdu was doing, so he sent someone to quietly find out.
As a result, the news I got was that the other party was discussing military affairs and how to defeat themselves. What they said was very similar, and their tactics were not the same.
Han Lingkun was so angry that he almost vomited blood, but could not refute.
When a large army goes on an expedition, it is important to loosen first and then tighten.
They are located 1,800 miles away from the front line and belong to our own hinterland. There is no risk of enemy attack at all.
In this case, the priority is to march quickly, without setting up defenses during the day, and setting up camp at night. Sometimes, we don't even bother to set up camp, and spend more time marching on the road.
Otherwise, if we march for half a day every day, we have to stop and set up camp, and we send out scouts carefully to walk around in our own courtyard. Isn't this too idle? It would not take more than half a year to walk from Bianjing to Kaifeng to Qinchuan on the front line.
time?
In such a lax situation, if you really encounter an enemy, you can really beat him casually, and there is nothing wrong with what others are talking about.
This didn't disgust the other person, but made me panic.
In mid-February, the army entered Guanzhong, and along the almost deserted official road, they passed by the dilapidated Chang'an.
Luo Youdu took one look at the dilapidated appearance of the ancient capital of the Thirteen Dynasties, and felt mixed emotions in his heart.
This huge city, which carries thousands of years of Chinese culture, was actually completely silent.
Since Luo Youdu fell in love with history, he has regarded Xi'an as his dream place and vowed to visit Xi'an in his lifetime. Take a look at the Qin Terracotta Warriors and Horses, one of the eight wonders of the world, feel the tyranny of the Qin Dynasty, and pay homage to Jiujun Mountain
Visit the Zhaoling Mausoleum of Emperor Taizong of the Tang Dynasty, remember this eternal emperor, take a look at the Huaqing Pool, and stroll around the Furong Garden. Unfortunately, I have been busy with work, and my dreams only remain dreams.
Now that he passed by this dreamland, he couldn't bear to take another look.
No matter how prosperous an era is, it comes to an end. In the late Tang Dynasty, the emperor became a plaything in the hands of the feudal lords. Chang'an was also devastated, with the massacre of Huang Chao and the demolition and burning of Zhu Wen. This was the first city in history with a population of more than one million and two million.
A huge city, almost deserted.
As the center of gravity of the Central Plains shifted to Kaifeng, this ancient capital of thirteen dynasties had long lost its color.
In recent years, it has barely recovered a little bit of popularity, but it is nothing compared to its former glory.
"well!"
Luo Youdu's mood was affected by Chang'an. He rarely lost his interest in talking on paper and seemed unhappy.
Luo Youdu remained silent. Cao Bin, who was beside him, hesitated for a moment and said, "Why are you suddenly sad, sir?"
Cao Bin was still young and had never led troops alone, so he naturally did not develop arrogance.
I have been working for Guo Rong before and I know my skills well.
Hearing that Guo Rong admired Luo Youdu so much and even asked him to learn from Luo Youdu, he didn't dare to show any slightness. It's just that he had an indifferent temperament and his thoughts were not obvious.
Along the way, Luo Youdu kept talking to him on paper.
Because Guo Rong said, let Luo Youdu give him some advice.
Cao Bin thought that Luo Youdu was instructing him on military affairs, so he dealt with it very seriously.
Luo Youdu has only been exposed to the art of war for a few months, and his actual level is probably similar to that of Zhang Qiong, not to mention a general like Cao Bin.
Don't look at Zhang Qiong's naivety. He has actually been on the battlefield. He has led hundreds of troops to charge into battle. He said he couldn't explain why. But if you really want to give him soldiers and let him lead a charge to kill the enemy, how do you kill them?
, kill in that direction, no ambiguity at all.
It's just that Luo Youdu was willing to learn and studied it attentively, just like chewing up the criminal law. In the past few months, he had read the military books circulating on the market back and forth, reading them more than a hundred times without getting tired of them.
He spoke clearly and logically about Sun Wu's military ideas, Wu Qi's military ideas, Han Xin's military ideas, and Li Jing's military ideas.
Cao Bin himself has no real military experience, and he has extraordinary military talent. Today I heard Luo Youdu say that Sima Ranju’s "In ordinary battles, strike at the slightest quietness and avoid the strong stillness; strike at the fatigue and avoid the idleness;
Attack their big fears and avoid their small fears." Zhuge Liang said tomorrow that "A good attacker does not use troops to defeat, and a good defender does not use city walls. Therefore, a high city and a deep pool are not enough to be strong; strong armor and sharp soldiers are not enough to be strong."
It makes sense.
It's not that Cao Bin has never read the military books, he has even read the military books mentioned by Luo Youdu. But like Luo Youdu, he can read famous quotes from military strategists of all ages anytime and anywhere, and he can use them appropriately, but he can never do it.
Arrived.
Anyway, one dares to speak, and the other dares to believe and learn.
Cao Bin only regarded Luo Youdu as a figure like Zhuge Liang and admired him very much. Although he was similar in age, he regarded him as half a master in his heart.
Little did he know that Luo Youdu simply wanted to discuss military techniques and strategies with him, one of the few famous generals in the history of the Song Dynasty, to enrich himself.
At this moment, Cao Bin saw that Luo Youdu was in a bad mood and couldn't help but feel concerned. Although he was not good at expressing himself, his expression was still dull and rigid.
Luo Youdu heard that little bit of meaning, exhaled, and said: "It's just a little sad to see Chang'an like this."
Cao Bin obviously couldn't understand Luo Youdu's mood, and after a while he said: "As long as the Western Region is opened up, Chang'an will come back."
Luo Youdu was shocked. He took a deep look at Cao Bin and muttered: "That makes sense. As long as the Western Region is opened up, Chang'an will come back."
Historically, the Song Dynasty did not have a unified state from beginning to end, so it was impossible to manage the Western Regions.
During the Ming Dynasty, Zhu Yuanzhang re-established China and completed the unification. However, at this time, the Western Regions had experienced the Mongols' Western Expeditions, Timur's massacre of cities, years of war and destruction, and the destruction of Byzantium. The entire Western Regions and Central Asia had been ruined to the point of being unprofitable.
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The Ming Dynasty also did not manage the Western Regions like the Han and Tang Dynasties, and Chang'an did not return.
But if I work harder and help Chai Rong complete the unification, can I reopen the Western Regions and restore the glory of this thousand-year-old capital?
Such thoughts flashed through his mind, but Luo Youdu couldn't help but frown. Chai Rong's life in history was too short, and he didn't know if his existence would affect his life. What if it was like history?
So what?
Continue to wear Zhao Kuangyin's yellow robe?
Zhao Kuangyin is good, but unfortunately he is also short-lived!
Not as good as!
Luo Youdu immediately stopped thinking. Unrealistic delusions and ambitions were no different from seeking death.