A thousand years of white clothes and wine, a lifetime of youth and frost.
Don't be frivolous in spring bushes, they have their own things to hide in each other.
——Excerpt from "Chrysanthemum" by Luo Yin (Tang Dynasty)
This morning, Yan Zhenqing was ordered to receive foreign envoys, but he arrived half an hour late. He happened to hear Bai Fu's words at the door, and he hurried into the palace to state his views.
Yan Zhenqing said: "Reporting to your majesty, I believe that General Guangbi is more suitable to command the main force of the Tang army, so I confronted Shi Siming at Duji Road.
Guo Linggong could use the Yingwu Army as the main force, and at the same time recruit cavalry from Shuofang, Yifang, Xingningjingyuan and other theater areas to form a mixed Fan-Han regiment. They would start from Shuofang, bypass the Great Wall, and go back to Fanyang from outside the Great Wall to attack the rebels' lair.
Once Fan Yang is recaptured, the army can take advantage of the situation to wipe out the rebellion in Hebei (north of the Yellow River) on its way to reorganize."
"Yan Aiqing, please step forward and explain in detail. I would like to hear the details." Suzong asked.
Yan Zhenqing said: "The reason why I suggest this is based on the military management and tactical styles of the two generals Guo and Li.
Guo Linggong was in charge of the army, and he had a good relationship with every general. He could turn timid people into brave ones. In the battle, he took the lead and was very generous to the soldiers. During the march, he found food and
After the water source, the soldiers did not drink all the water, and he did not touch a drop of water. The soldiers did not fill their stomachs, and he did not taste a bite.
Guo Linggong ran the army not by demanding strict military rules and discipline, but by infecting the surrounding soldiers with his own charm and passing on his loyalty, bravery and martial spirit to the soldiers.
Hu and Han soldiers who were guarding the border were all proud to serve under Guo Linggong.
In the army led by Guo Linggong, everyone fought bravely to take the lead, and one man could equal ten. They could often control the masses with a small number and turn defeat into victory.
Guo Linggong's leadership style is most suitable for commanding the Fan-Han troops in various theaters, especially leading the elite cavalry who are good at field battles, running thousands of miles to surprise the rebel Fan Yang's lair.
In contrast, if Guo Linggong is a sharp spear, good at attacking, then General Guangbi is a strong shield, good at defending.
General Guangbi managed the army well and had strict military discipline. He almost never suffered a defeat in his life.
When the army goes into battle, the men do not disarm, the horses do not take off their saddles, and they are on high alert.
Whenever you lead an army into battle, there must be scouts in front of the army for reconnaissance, and there must be cavalry on the left and right to cover. The battalions respond to each other and support each other. Although the marching speed is slow, it is difficult to be disturbed by the enemy.
The rules for setting up the camp were strict, and the military camp was set up solidly and firmly. It could not move despite the charge of several times the enemy.
The main force of the rebels headed by Shi Siming had sophisticated weapons and powerful cavalry, and they came and went like the wind. General Guangbi established strongholds and fought dull battles. His steady and steady tactical style was the nemesis of the prairie cavalry.
All things in the world interact with each other, and so do generals. Li Guangbi was Shi Siming's destined natural enemy and his nightmare.
In the battlefields of Hebei, the Battles of Raoyang, Changshan, and Jiumen, Li Guangbi defeated Shi Siming everywhere. Especially in the Battle of Jiashan, more than 40,000 Shi Siming's troops were beheaded, more than a thousand were captured, and the entire army was wiped out.
Shi Siming's horse was shot to death, his helmet was knocked off, and he fled barefoot.
Since Shi Siming resumed his rebellion, Li Guangbi was stationed in Heyang and repeatedly allowed Shi Siming to return without success. He was known as Shi Siming's nemesis, and it was no lie.
To the west of Shaanzhou is Tongguan. Once Tongguan is breached, Chang'an will be in danger. I believe that the battle in Duji Road is related to the overall situation and cannot be lost. It is better to miss the opportunity than to advance rashly.
The two armies have been facing each other for a long time. They are in a stalemate and are consuming each other. We can't afford it, and Shi Siming can't afford it. The Tang Dynasty is vast and has vast resources and a large number of soldiers. As long as we persist, the rebels will not be able to attack for a long time, and civil strife will inevitably occur.
The main force of the Tang army, led by General Guangbi, can hold back the main force of the rebels in Duji Road and prevent the rebels from advancing westward, which is a victory.
Therefore, I believe that arranging the troops in this way and using the two commanders Guo and Li rationally is the best strategy to suppress the rebellion."
After Yan Zhenqing finished his report, the civil and military officials in the Manchu court nodded frequently, deeply agreeing with it. Regarding the use of Generals Guo and Li, the court quickly reached a consensus.
Bai Fu looked at Yan Zhenqing in the front row. Although Mr. Yan's beard and hair were all white and his back was stooped, his righteous words and righteousness were as awe-inspiring as the green pines and cypresses in the wind.
Looking back at his wise actions to protect himself, Bai Fu couldn't help but feel ashamed.
Now it seems that it is not that there are no capable ministers and officials in the court, but that there are no high-ranking officials of the Tang Dynasty like Mr. Yan!
Seeing that Yan Zhenqing's opinion was approved, Lu Yan cupped his hands and said, "Master Yan is really knowledgeable and insightful, which is admirable.
In the Battle of Heyang, the two armies faced off for a long time, and the Tang army suffered a lot. In the past few days, General Li Guangbi sent military reports one after another, hoping to mobilize a batch of missing bows and crossbows and military supplies to protect the soldiers at the front.
Today's finances are tight, and the Ministry of Household Affairs' allocation is not enough to meet this list. For now, the only solution is to select the most indispensable weapons and military supplies from the list and give them priority.
Although I am the minister of the Ministry of War, I am responsible for the supply of equipment to the Tang army. However, I have never led an army in a war and have insufficient understanding of military supplies. Mr. Bai has been on the battlefield for a long time and has rich experience in actual combat. I am bold enough to ask Mr. Bai to assist me and ensure this.
A batch of military supplies."
Su Zong said: "Quick report. Bai Aiqing, from now on, you will also serve as the Minister of War, responsible for the military supply of Shuofang Army. You must ensure the supply of the army."
Bai Fu received the decree.
Attendant Miao Jinqing said: "Your Majesty, Lord Bai, as the general of Zuo Jinwu Guard, has a great responsibility to defend the capital. If he is also the Minister of the Ministry of War and is responsible for the supply of military supplies, I am afraid that Lord Bai will not be able to take care of both, and the gain will not be worth the loss!"
Suzong nodded and said: "Miao Xiang's words are reasonable. Now that the security in the capital is in order, we still need to focus on the war in the Duji Road area.
Let's do this, Bai Aiqing, you can just take the title of General of the Zuojinwu Guard. The Zuojinwu Guard will be in charge of Gaoyi King Li Zuo for the time being. After you have finished handling the military supplies, you can return to the Zuojinwu Guard Zangyuan."
Bai Fu thought: "The two prime ministers Lu and Miao sang harmony and went around, and they turned out to be waiting for me here. Once I hand over the power of the Zuo Jinwu Guards, who will be the biggest beneficiary?
Mastiff Guard!
Huh, I want to check to see if the two prime ministers, Lu and Miao, are secretly colluding with Li Fuguo."
As soon as Suzong finished speaking, Bai Fu was about to step forward to receive the order. All the courtiers looked at each other and came out to plead: "Your Majesty, absolutely not!
Although the security of the capital has initially achieved results, the spies of the Tibetan and rebel forces are still hiding in the dark. At this time, the generals are changed, and I am afraid that the good situation will be in vain!"
"Most of the courtiers in the palace are strangers to me. How could they speak for me at the critical moment?" Bai Fu thought for a moment and found the crux of the matter, and couldn't help but laugh.
The answer is Mastiff Guard!
The Mastiff Guards pry into all kinds of privacy of civil and military officials and do whatever they want. Once they don't get what they want, they immediately imprison the officials.
Under the ubiquitous power of the Mastiff Guards, all the officials in the three provinces and six ministries were in danger and obeyed the orders of Li Fuguo and the Mastiff Guards. No matter what orders Li Fuguo issued, no courtier dared to say no.
Since the establishment of the Mastiff Guard, the only one who dared to go against Li Fuguo's will and suppress the Mastiff Guard's arrogance was the Zuo Jinwu Guard under the leadership of Bai Fu.
As long as Bai Fu is in charge of the Zuojinwu Guard, the Mastiff Guard will restrain its minions and remain as silent as a cicada. If Bai Fu leaves and the Mastiff Guard has a chance to breathe, it will surely rise again.
The example of the former Prime Minister Zhang Hao is vivid before our eyes. If Bai Fu hadn't appeared in time and killed the mastiff guard with a stick, not many of the hundreds of people in Zhang's family would have escaped from the imperial edict alive.
Lu Yan and Miao Jinqing dug holes step by step and misled Suzong into ordering Bai Fu to be transferred away. Many courtiers guessed who the masterminds behind Lu and Miao were.
However, all the courtiers would rather offend this distinguished man, but also use Bai Fu's evil spirit to suppress the Mastiff Guard and prevent him from standing up.
Bai Fu originally wanted Xiong Badou to find a handle on the Mastiff Guards and lead the Jinwu Guards and the bad guys from the Jingzhao Mansion to eradicate the Mastiff Guards in one fell swoop.
Unexpectedly, the remnant of the Mastiff Guards inadvertently became his help in the court, coercing all the officials to join his team.
Light and darkness, justice and evil, are really the black and white fish on the Tai Chi diagram, leaning against each other.
After thinking about this, Bai Fu finally understood the principle of raising the enemy to respect himself. Bai Fu had a new understanding of the game and balance of power.