Chapter 31 Prelude (Additional update for 20210301106472956614 leader)
In late July, the saint issued an edict to change the Yuan Dynasty to Zhonghe. This year was the first year of Zhonghe, and a general amnesty was granted to the world.
Shao Shude was still training troops in Fuping, uniting the hearts of his troops. In his spare time, he went to Zhuge Shuang's place to drink tea and chat. Chatting with such an old man who had been struggling for half his life always seemed to be rewarding.
"Shu De has trained a good soldier. Sergeant Hedong, the Chao army surrendered, and it was not completely returned to its original focus. After this period of rectification, it has become a bit submissive. The future is formidable." Zhuge Shuang was playing chess with his aide Jiang Dewen when he saw
Shao Shude entered the courtyard and greeted him with a smile.
"Well, stand still and let me take a closer look." Zhuge Shuang looked away from the chessboard, looked Shao Shude up and down, and said: "He has the air of a general now. Before, there was still a trace of childishness.
, after fighting the battle for half a year, his demeanor is calm and calm. The generals of the Tielin Army should be a little more careful in front of you now, right?"
Shao Shude was startled when he heard this. He didn't realize when his change occurred. It seemed that everything was so natural and fell into place. Seeing what his general did not do well enough, he recalled carefully the tone and tone of his words.
It's definitely not the same as last year.
I still remember that last year I told Chen Cheng that he was asked to lead 10,000 troops north to Daizhou, but he did not have the confidence. But now if he leads 9,000 Tielin troops south to fight against Chao army, he seems to have no hesitation at all, and the generals also
I take it for granted and trust myself completely.
War may be one of the most tempering things in the world.
Formulating training plans for the troops, raising food and rewards, negotiating with local officials, wandering among various generals, and silently observing whether the generals were loyal or not, these ripened a part of me.
When leading troops to fight, he constantly made plans, then rejected them, and then created new plans, figured out the psychology of the enemy generals, and decisively issued various orders. The huge pressure before the battle matured part of himself.
Being by Zhuge Shuang's side, he personally came into contact with various memorials and exchanges with the imperial court, gained insights into the secret affairs of the imperial court, broadened his horizons to the entire world, and witnessed the wonderful relationship between the warlords and the imperial court, all of which matured a part of himself.
If you meet your current self, how would you feel if you meet your past self?
I used to be a silly boy! Relying on the instinct of struggling to survive, I met the right person at the right time, just like a piece of rough jade meeting a skilled craftsman. After some careful craftsmanship, it emanated.
So a little light.
Last year, I was a little proud and a little inferior. I once looked down on Zhuge Shuang, thinking that he was just an old man who liked to flatter others. How has it been after this year?
With Marshal Zhuge's rich life experience, I am afraid he has already seen through his little tricks. The reason why he can endure these is probably because he sees some quality in himself that makes him feel satisfied, so he makes him his confidant.
Teach carefully.
"Shao has benefited a lot from following the commander for one year. I would like to express my gratitude." Shao Shude bowed his head and said sincerely.
Jiang Dewen hurriedly stood up, while Zhuge Shuang accepted the gift calmly and said with a smile: "Shude doesn't need to be like this. You are different from other generals. I have noticed it a long time ago. A certain old man often wakes up from his dreams at midnight.
I feel ashamed when I recall the ridiculous things I did when I was young, the detours I took, and the hardships I suffered. The world needs a different general. Shude is still young, so I hope I can keep my heart and move forward."
Shao Shude bowed his head again and said nothing.
"Don't do this in front of others in the future." Zhuge Shuang stood up, held Shao Shude's hands, and said: "The talents of a general are: wisdom, faith, benevolence, courage, and strictness. Don't do it.
To make the generals look down upon you, you must know that not every general in this world is as virtuous as Shu. There are many who are afraid of power but not virtuous. Remember, let’s go, you don’t know how to play chess, let’s go have tea.”
Several people changed places and sat down in front of the garden stone table.
Zhuge Shuang pondered for a while and said, "Is the army ready?"
"There will be enough food and grass for four months. The equipment is generally complete, but the arrows are still insufficient. Tongguan County is still rushing to make them." Shao Shude replied: "The sergeant has been practicing for a few days, and he has advanced and retreated in a controlled manner, and he can attack thieves."
"The key to this battle is not to camp in the north." Zhuge Shuang shook his head and said: "Wang Chongrong, the guard dog, don't expect too much. He can send some grain, grass and weapons here, that's the limit. In the future
If Huang Chao raises his troops to attack the two states of Hua, I will still ask for reinforcements."
"When we camp in the west, it depends on Mr. Zheng's ability to raise money and food. If he has money and food, the armies of Fengxiang, Shuofang, Xingning, Yiwu, and Jingyuan can still fight." Zhuge Shuang added: "If there is no money and food,
I am afraid that if there is a change, it will also affect the north, and the camp in the east must be on guard."
"In short, take one step and see three steps." Zhuge Shuang said with a smile: "It's time for you to learn how to play chess. There are all kinds of military skills in it."
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"Mr. Lang, there are so many people and horses fighting in the camp in the north. Do you need to fight? Why can't you just sit at home peacefully? I see that I have a backbone, otherwise I will always feel empty." Seeing Feng Yin grinding constantly.
Heng Dao, Liu said with a worried look on his face: "Shao Shude is accustomed to fighting, and he has won many victories in many battles. He killed the rebels so much that they did not dare to look north. This Fuping County is very stable, why do you need to do that kind of life-saving business again?"
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"A woman's opinion!" Feng Yin snorted coldly and said, "The troubled times have come, how can there be any stable place?"
Fengyin put down the whetstone and stared blankly outside the courtyard. Zhu Mei was with him as a general in Xingning. Doctor Li invited him over before leaving Hedong. He thought that the doctor would have no future after he left the town.
But who could have imagined that he would be promoted step by step, first as governor, then in charge of the military, and now he is appointed by the imperial court as the general of Tongsai Town, with the title of deputy envoy of Xingning Festival, and the leader of an army!
How can God be so playful!
"Lang Jun, it's better to move to Suizhou." Mrs. Liu summoned up her courage and said, "I'm living under someone else's roof, so I might as well go to Suizhou. I still have some money and silk at home, so my life will be good there." Lang Jun said
Wouldn’t it be great if I asked Envoy Shao Jun to give him the title of a state general so that he can live a stable life?"
"How can we be given a military position lightly before we have achieved even an inch of merit?" Feng Yin said irritably: "A few of your brothers have the same idea as a certain person, and they are ready to join the army with their troops. Don't worry about this matter. You will be on the battlefield in the future.
If you make meritorious deeds, you will have wealth and honor to enjoy."
After saying that, Fengyin took the knife and went to find the three brothers of the Liu family, ready to practice being a banker again.
Mrs. Liu stood there for a moment, sighed softly, and turned to the inner room.
"This poem from Congmei is acceptable, but there are some flaws in the obliqueness. It would be better if I change the word." In the inner room, Feng Xuan was giving instructions on a rhymed poem to her uncle's daughter Feng Du. When she saw Mrs. Liu coming in, she smiled and said:
"The eldest sister-in-law (in the Tang Dynasty, the eldest brother's wife was called eldest sister-in-law, eldest sister, aunt) is here."
"She looks a bit smiling." Ms. Liu also said with a smile: "That's good. She is a noble lady, and she looks like this. If you smile more, those military generals and nobles outside will come here."
"Sister-in-law, please don't play with me." Feng Xuan sighed: "I am a widow, and from now on I will be the ancient Buddha of Qingdeng and live my remaining life."
Mrs. Liu was suddenly embarrassed to speak. But when she thought about her husband's determined pursuit of fame and the involvement of several brothers from her mother's family, Mrs. Liu became uneasy again and said: "It's better to stay in the house all day and feel sulky.
Go for a walk in the yard."
"There are so many warriors outside, I'm worried..." Fengdu, who was younger, put down the poem manuscript in his hand. Apparently he wanted to go out for fun again, but he was a little scared.
"It doesn't matter, they are all Shao Jun's personal soldiers, and they behave accordingly." Liu said with a smile: "Shao Jun's envoy defeated the bandit army in the south, captured and killed more than ten thousand people in the nest. Everyone in the village said that this was the coming of Wuqu star to the earth.
Well, he is still young, extremely brave and kind to others..."
Feng Xuan didn't think anything was wrong when she first heard it, but now she feels more and more that there is something in what the elder sister-in-law is saying. She is a smart person, and she knows everything about what the elder sister-in-law is doing!
Mrs. Liu kept talking for a long time, and when she saw that only Feng Du was listening carefully, while Feng Xuan had a look of impatience on her face, she subconsciously stopped talking. In the midst of embarrassment, there was a faint sound of shaking shouts from outside.
"The military envoy is here!"
"The Tielin Army is victorious!"
"Kill the nest thief!"
Mrs. Liu's face turned pale, she was about to go on an expedition! When she thought that her husband and several brothers from her mother's family also wanted to go on the expedition, Mrs. Liu felt weak all over and could no longer stand still.
Seeing this, Feng Xuan sighed secretly and remained silent for a long time.
On the avenue outside the village, several long dragons rolled out to the horizon in the distance.
The war horses neigh and the soldiers are like clouds.
Every time Shao Shude's flag arrived at a camp, it aroused warm cheers.
Zhuge Shuang, dressed in military uniform, saw him behind and smiled at Jiang Dewen: "What a general!"
"This is the Marshal's most proud disciple." Jiang Dewen cupped his hands and said with a smile.
Zhuge Shuang smiled and said nothing.
On the third day of August in the first year of Zhonghe, the army marching to the north marched south in batches under repeated urging from the imperial court. The Tielin Army took Li Tangbin's tribe trapped in the camp as the vanguard, and an army of more than 20,000 people swept down like a torrent.