In May of the twelfth year of Jianwu, the Turkic Khan Guduulu personally led an army of 200,000 to invade the Chinese Dynasty. He attacked several cities, slaughtered nearly 100,000 soldiers and civilians, and plundered countless properties and young women.
The news spread, and the whole country was in an uproar. The imperial army was defeated again and again, retreating for hundreds of miles. The people were furious, officials were criticized, and patriotic scholars were criticizing each other. At this moment of great national crisis, in the imperial study room of the Forbidden City in the capital,
, there is a heated debate going on.
There were only four or five people in the royal study room, and the fat man was among them. He and a young man in a dark yellow dragon robe were standing respectfully behind an old man in a bright yellow dragon robe, without saying a word.
A thin, white-bearded old man wearing a second-grade official uniform nodded and said: "Your Majesty, I think that the plan proposed by His Highness Prince Fu is very good. If no one can come up with a better way, I might as well give this plan a try."
Another old man wearing a first-grade official uniform stood up and said: "Your Majesty, I think this plan is too childish. Soldiers, it is a matter of life and death, how can we use this strategy that looks like child's play? It's inappropriate, it's not
OK."
The first old man to speak was dissatisfied and said: "Master Pan, I believe that this strategy is based on the art of war. It uses both alienation and surprise attacks. If we cooperate well, it will definitely achieve miraculous results."
Master Pan said disdainfully: "Master Wei, what you said is wrong. The use of troops depends on the time, place, and people. Do you think this plan takes into account these three things? If it does not succeed, do you know what the consequences will be for our Hua Dynasty? Besides,
For hundreds of years, our Chinese army has never entered the grassland. We cannot defeat the Turkic army on our own land, let alone fight deep in the Turkic territory alone. How can we defeat them? It is simply ridiculous!
"
It turned out that Lord Wei, who was wearing the uniform of a second-rank official and agreed with Fang Zheng's plan, was none other than Wei Chengde, the Minister of War, who was the leader of the war officials in the DPRK.
Master Pan, who was wearing a first-grade official uniform and opposed this strategy, was Pan Yuanshou, the Minister of the Ministry of Personnel and the Crown Prince's Grand Master. Needless to say, he was of course the leader of the Zhuhe Faction.
Master Wei sneered: "War between the two countries is inherently risky. The chances of victory and defeat are equal for both sides. This strategy cannot be abandoned just because it is risky. No one has entered the grassland.
The representative cannot defeat the Turks, but it is better than some people who are greedy for life and fear death and only think about negotiating peace. Hmm, with such traitorous behavior, what qualifications do you have to discuss military matters?"
Master Pan's face turned red with anger when he heard this, and he said angrily: "Master Wei, you..."
Sitting on the main seat, the old man wearing a bright yellow dragon robe suddenly waved his hand, interrupting the bickering between the two adults, and said displeasedly: "Okay, I'm inviting a few people here today to discuss whether this plan is feasible, not to see.
You are bickering."
As he spoke, he turned his head and said to the young man wearing a dark yellow dragon robe: "Prince, tell me your opinion. All of you here are veterans, so just say it clearly."
When the prince heard this, he glanced at the fat man, a complicated light flashed across his eyes, and he immediately returned to his respectful look.
The prince said respectfully: "Father, I think that without saying whether this plan is feasible or not, the person who proposed this plan should think about it first. If he acts according to the plan, it will have the opposite effect and trap us.
Hua Yu is in a more critical situation. Who will bear this responsibility? According to the fourth brother, this plan was proposed by his classmate and friend. After asking about it, the son's surname was Fang Ming Zheng, he had no official position or fame, and he was
A businessman is a dandy, a businessman, a person who pursues profit and forgets his integrity. Can the strategies offered by such a person be trusted?"
After saying that, the prince turned to the fat man and smiled: "Fourth brother, I speak frankly for my brother's sake. For the sake of Dahua's safety, I have no choice but to speak frankly. I hope that fourth brother will not blame you."
A trace of anger flashed in the fat man's eyes, and then he forced a smile and said: "Brother, the emperor's words are serious. We are all contributing to the country, why should we care about trivial matters."
The emperor sat aside, taking in everyone's expressions, but his face remained calm, and he said to one of the ministers: "General Fan, you are leading the troops, please tell me."
A burly man wearing the uniform of a second-grade military attache stood up and said calmly: "Your Majesty, I think this plan is feasible. The Turkic army is so powerful that it will be difficult to defeat them at the moment. If we follow this plan,
, our army can avoid its sharp edge, disrupt its morale, and advance in a roundabout way. If the rear is unstable, the Turkic army will naturally retreat to the grassland. This strategy is very feasible."
General Fan paused and continued: "The plan is a good one, but the people sent to implement it must carefully consider the timing of the separation and the surprise attack, and coordinate it just right, otherwise, the success will be in vain."
General Fan is the commander-in-chief of the Longwu Army. What he said was from a purely military perspective. The bickering among the civil servants in the court was none of his business.
The emperor nodded and said: "It's easy to talk about the person who is trying to alienate people. Just dispatch the craftsmen. The key is the general who leads the troops to raid the grassland. General Yifan thinks, who can take on this important task?"
"Your Majesty, I am willing to lead 20,000 elite troops directly into the grassland. If we fail, please come and see us!" General Fan said excitedly.
To be able to lead elite troops and invade the Turkic grasslands that the Chinese army has not entered for hundreds of years is the desire of many military generals who think about it day and night. Even if it succeeds or fails, this battle will definitely be recorded in the annals of history and become famous in history.
, this is the wish of many generals. Therefore, General Fan, as the general of the Longwu Army, it is natural for him to ask for help at this moment.
The emperor pondered for a moment, shook his head and said: "That's not appropriate. General Fan is the pillar of the country. The safety of the capital requires you and other generals to defend it together. You can't leave."
When General Fan heard this, he retreated with disappointment.
The fat man, who had not spoken for a long time, stood up and said with cupped hands: "Father, my sons and ministers recommend someone who may be able to take on this important task."
"who?"
"Vice General of the Jinwu Guard, currently the commander of the guards of the Prince's Mansion, General Feng Qiudao."
"Oh? Why did my son recommend this person?"
"Feng Qiudao is the queen of the generals. His father, Feng Jiyao, used to be a general who guarded Dingzhou. He fought fiercely with the Turks fifteen years ago and died on the battlefield. Feng Qiudao has been familiar with military books since he was a child. He is extremely wise and brave. He is
He has the rare talent of a general, and he grew up with his father in the frontier fortress, and he is also quite proficient in the Turkic language. If he is in charge of this matter, he will definitely have a chance of victory."
The expression on the prince's face froze, and he quickly said: "Father, I think something is wrong. Feng Qiudao is young, and his father was killed by the Turks. This raid on the grassland, in order to avenge his father, must be full of hatred.
It is inevitable that you will be biased in your actions, which will delay the military aircraft. The stakes in this battle are very important, so you must not be careless."
Several ministers were also whispering and discussing below, selecting all the generals in the army as if through a sieve. In the end, they found out that the capable generals had no courage, the courageous generals had no brains, and the courageous generals had no brains.
The general with brains is too old. After much talk, he still can't find a suitable candidate.
The emperor half-closed his eyes, and a sense of sadness and vicissitudes flashed across his face. Foreign enemies have invaded, and they can't even find candidates for a small raid mission. Will the Chinese Dynasty really be defeated in my hands? Is it convenient for me?
Is he the king who will be referred to by thousands of people in later generations as the king who subjugated his country?
After pondering for a long time, the emperor opened his eyes, his face was full of exhaustion, and he said in a hoarse voice: "Declared that Feng Qiudao, the deputy general of the Jinwu Guard, will be transferred to the Longwu Army as deputy general and given the title of General of Hussars. From now on, he will be in Longwu.
Shen Ce selected 20,000 elite cavalry from the Shenwu Army and set out on the grassland in three days. He ordered the Minister of Household Affairs to prepare the food, grass, clothing and scimitars used by the Turks for the 20,000-strong army within three days. There must be no mistake. This matter is of great importance.
, it is related to the country and Zuo, it is the top secret of our country, everyone here today is not allowed to reveal a word, anyone who disobeys the order - Ling Chi!"
The eunuch Bingbi had already written the emperor's decree on the yellow silk word for word. After the emperor finished speaking, the eunuch Bingbi respectfully presented the yellow silk to the emperor. After carefully proofreading it, the emperor solemnly sealed it.
Imperial jade seal.
The ministers obeyed the order solemnly. The moment the prince lowered his head, a fierce look flashed in his eyes, but unexpectedly, he was caught by the emperor with venomous eyes.
The emperor sighed secretly in his heart and waved his hands to order the ministers to retreat, leaving only the prince and Prince Fu.
The emperor stroked his beard and smiled: "Wu Bing, what kind of person is your classmate friend? Well, his name is Fang Zheng?"
The fat man smiled and said: "Father is right, Fang Zheng is the young owner of the Fang Family Company in Jinling City. The Fang Family Company has stores all over the country and its business is quite large. Father should have heard of it?"
"Yes, I have indeed heard of it. Alas, the civil and military officials of the entire dynasty couldn't come up with a good solution, so they asked a merchant to come up with it. How could they not make these so-called important ministers of the country ashamed? I don't understand why a merchant would do this.
Do you understand how to use soldiers?"
The fat man bowed and said: "This is the contribution of my father. My father has blessed all the people in the world, and all the people have been taught by him. Even a small businessman does not dare to forget his country because of his low status. As for the way of using troops, I, my minister,
I have a good relationship with this Fang Zheng, but I have never seen him read any military books and strategies. However, he often has unexpected words and deeds, and can come up with ways to alienate and make surprise attacks. There must be something extraordinary about this person."
For the sake of this friend's future, and for the sake of his sister's little concern for children, the fat man praised Fang Zheng in a vague way in front of his father.
The fat man's flattery was just right. When the emperor heard this, he laughed happily and said: "My son is right. If this matter comes to pass, Fang Zheng will be the biggest contributor. Well, we can reward him with an official position."
When the prince heard this, his face became even more depressed, but now was the time of "Long Yan's great joy", and the prince did not dare to step forward to displease the emperor.
The fat man was overjoyed. Brother Fang became an official, so his relationship with Mi'er must be settled?
"Wu Shi, it's good that you can share my father's worries. I'm very pleased."
"It is the duty of sons and ministers to share their father's worries, and sons and ministers have no shirk in their duties."
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The fat man walked away intoxicated by the emperor's approval. The prince watched the fat man's back disappear outside the imperial study room door, and the corners of his eyes twitched unnoticeably.
"Prince."
"My son is here."
"To be a king, you must first be a human being. "Poetry" says: 'brothers should be like brothers.' If you even hate your own brother, how dare I hand over this great country to you?"
"I don't dare!" The prince fell to the ground with a fearful look on his face, a trace of panic flashing in his eyes.
"This matter is of great importance and is related to the life and death of our dynasty. I don't want to see any man-made accidents. Do you understand what I mean?"
"I understand that I will do my best to cooperate with this matter."
"Please step back, I'm tired."
"Yes, father, please take care of yourself, I will retire."
Watching the prince gradually go away, the emperor sighed softly. This was the sigh of an old man to his son.
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