Chapter 1,070 Three Gus Frequently Trouble the World
Chapter 1079 Three Gus Frequently Trouble the World
When Cai Bian sent Zhang Yue's letter to the officials, the officials were also skeptical about the letter.
The official said to Xu Xi and Cai Bian: "Zhang Qing, can you really predict the future? There are good results in all three directions. Is it really so smooth?"
Xu Xi said: "Your Majesty, as I see it, although this expedition to Xia will be victorious in the end, it will not be so smooth sailing."
"Now we are struggling in Ganliang and Lanzhou. It can be seen that Xixia has expected my invasion."
The official asked: "But a minister in the court leaked the secret?"
Xu Xi immediately said: "I don't know this."
The official frowned. He had been ill for the past few days. He had been overworked in the previous attack on Xia. He also heard that the army was attacking Lanzhou and was blocked under the fortified city. He was busy and worried and fell ill for several days.
The illness of the official family was very similar to that of Emperor Renzong and his father, Emperor Yingzong. He fainted first and then became unable to move and was unable to do anything.
The official asked for a moment, and felt palpitations again. His body had not fully recovered, so he took charge of all affairs.
Xu Xi and Cai Bian were secretly worried when they saw it. At the same time, they felt that the emperor had too much control over the war in Xixia. They ordered the generals who attacked Xia to report every detail, so that he could grasp the overall situation.
And what about the emperor himself?
Before, when I was not too tired to lie down, I stayed up all night, and the side music from the northwest never stopped for a moment. There was one group every time, and there was another group every time. It was an endless stream.
The official's reply was diligent, and the generals told him something, and he just wrote "I understand" or "Read".
But the officials did not. He responded to everything very carefully, sometimes even longer than the reports written to him by the generals. He had to give instructions on almost everything, and he had to keep his overall situation in mind.
This will certainly make the generals feel that the government attaches great importance to the battle against Xia, but it will also make the generals confused when they follow it, and they will not dare to make their own opinions and have different opinions on military matters.
Although Zhang Yue and other ministers repeatedly advised the emperor not to "conquer from the center" when sending troops to Xixia this time, the officials agreed, but their strong sense of self-blame prevented them from letting go of their concern for the battle against Xia.
Officials have to give instructions to the generals on almost every matter. They give numerous instructions and instructions to the generals, and pass down their arrangements to the generals.
Every general Xu Xi and Cai Bian knew felt great pressure.
Of course, there are benefits. The official always has the overall situation under control. He has a clear understanding of the situation. Almost every message he gives to the generals, the last sentence is "the key is to capture Xingling".
Any tactics are subordinate to the grand strategy of capturing Xingling Prefecture.
Now that the officials have recovered slightly, they are rushing to deal with military affairs, as if they want to make up for the time lost in the past.
Xu Xi and Cai Bian were touched and worried at the same time.
The two of them discussed the military situation with the emperor until late at night. At this time, good news came one after another from Xihe Road, Fuyan Road, and Jingyuan Road.
The first place where the chance of victory came was from Xihe Road.
It turned out that Zhang Zhi sent troops from Huizhou, defeated the Xia army at Quwu Mountain, and beheaded hundreds of people. He then arrived at Tiandu Mountain, defeated the Xia army again, beheaded hundreds more, and arrived at the border of Jingyuan Road several days in advance.
The direction of Yanyan Road is where the officials have the highest hopes.
Zhong'e also led the troops on the Yanyan Road to advance quickly. The officials were worried that Zhong'e would send troops too quickly and be ambushed by Xixia, so they repeatedly asked him to act cautiously and follow Gao Zunyu's command.
However, Zhong'e did not follow the official's arrangements and fought continuously all the way, attacking Mizhi Village in Xixia without stopping for three days.
Eighty thousand reinforcements from the Western Xia Dynasty arrived and attacked Zhong'e with the soldiers and horses from Mizhi Village. However, Zhong'e was severely defeated and beheaded 5,000 people.
After defeating the Xixia reinforcements, Zhonge captured Mizhi Village.
When Zhong'e was sent to the capital with good news, the officials were surprised and happy. They immediately withdrew their previous orders and let Zhong'e lead the troops on his own, without having to obey Gao Zunyu's control in everything.
In the direction of Jingyuan Road, there was Zhong Shidao, Liu Changzuo, a famous general of the Western Army. As soon as they left the border, they encountered the main force of Xixia soldiers and horses, that is, the six soldiers and horses in the left wing led by Xixia Prime Minister Liang Yimi.
In fact, Liang Yi did not lead the left wing together. When he sent out troops, he heard that Zhong'e was attacking Mizhi stronghold, so he sent some troops to support.
After fighting against Zhong Shidao and Liu Changzuo, Liang Yimi could not withstand the Song army's offensive.
After the Xia army retreated, the Song army actually pressed forward. Liang Yi was defeated and more than 2,500 people were beheaded by the Song army.
Seeing the three-way victory, the official family was overjoyed. The illness that had been lingering for many days was cured without medicine. He immediately said to Shi: "Zhang Qing, you are really a scholar. You don't have to be a cottage to know the affairs of the world."
Xu Xi said happily: "That is also the reason why His Majesty's Sacred Heart is unique."
The official said: "I am not a saint. When Lu Gong wrote and Sun Gu objected to my expedition to Xia, I was hesitant and seemed to want to give up on my intention to conquer Xia. Especially when I saw Su Shi's remarks when he took office in Huzhou, I knew it
When you are stupid and unfit, it is difficult to follow the newcomers, and see if they are old and inactive, or they can shepherd the small people.' This is so exciting to me."
"In the face of thousands of difficulties, I still persevered. I don't want my descendants and history books to say that I am a king who has done nothing but has achieved great success!"
When it comes to this, the officials also have mixed feelings.
"I heard someone said that this time the attack on Xia Zhangqing was also a dilemma. I heard that some people thought that Zhuge Wuhou was opposed to the previous lord's attack on Wu and then put an end to the rebellion. I am not happy with their words. I am not the first lord, Xia is not Wu, and Song is not comparable to Shu.
Zhang Qing's loyalty is comparable to that of Wu Hou."
Xu Xi said: "Your Majesty, this is the grass that knows how strong the wind is, and the loyal ministers who are calm."
The official looked at Xu Xi and said, "You are also very good."
After Xu Xi got to know the Emperor and his ministers, he said: "Your Majesty, you should ask Xianggong Zhang about the next step."
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Within the Zhang Mansion.
Dahua does not speak for itself, but leaves it to the talents.
Taoism is not closed; hard study should open it by itself.
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Zhang Yue listened to Zhang Cheng's endorsement and lay on the bamboo chair and took a nap.
The song that Zhang Cheng praised was Zhang Yong's "Encouraging Learning".
The same goes for Zhang Yong. This poem to encourage learning is also an article that has inspired countless scholars from poor families to make progress.
People often compare it to "Ci San Zhuan Shu" written by him to Emperor Renzong.
This "Ci San Zhuan Shu" was written by Zhang Yue when Emperor Renzong granted him Zhang Yue San Chuan's family background when he was in Taixue. This article was written by Zhang Yue in imitation of the "Preface to Ma Sheng in Dongyang".
It was famous for a while at that time, but now more than ten years later, it is actually spread again.
Especially after the official government allowed Taixue to recruit more students, countless students from poorer families were admitted, making this article resonate again among scholars.
Many people compared this article with Zhang Yong's "Encouraging Learning" which was famous in the world at that time, and even more people said that this article was even better.
After Zhang Yue became Prime Minister, he was both criticized and praised for his reform of the military service. At the same time, he was suspected by many new and old parties. Some people used Zhang Yue's past to find fault. One day, a young official said this article about Zhang Yue.
The writing is extremely hypocritical, and it is actually a tribute to Emperor Renzong's founding of the school in Qingli.
Zhang Yue happened to be passing by and heard it, and he said to the official: "You only think that I am singing praises, but in fact, my intention is only to encourage learning."
Immediately Zhang Yue said to the official, "I have been fond of learning since I was a child... We, the children from poor families, how can we borrow books from collectors and read them if we are not fond of learning?"
If it were an ordinary family, would the Wu family lend him books?
"If you don't have a master, celebrities and travelers will travel hundreds of miles away to learn from the ancestors of the villagers. How can I get close to the nobles without using the name of studying? How can I be taught by famous teachers? I am afraid that even the sages in the village can
I can’t even see my face?”
How can I enter the Zhang clan school at a young age and get advice from famous teachers such as Zhang Youzhi, Ouyang Xiu, and Chen Xiang?
Is it by giving gifts? Is it by flattering? Is it because the other party is willing to cultivate you because you are sincere in studying and a talent that can be developed? If you haven't passed the university entrance examination, why should experts and professors give you advice?
"I stood around, asking questions. I leaned over and listened. When I met him, I became more respectful and courteous. I didn't dare to say a word. When he was pleased, I asked him again... A young man from a poor family.
"When a wise man treats you, he doesn't care. If you don't look respectful, how can he really teach you?"
The teacher asked, you must understand your position and clean up your glass heart. The boss is very busy, why should he spend so much time and patience to teach you. If you don’t understand, just ask. It’s normal to be scolded. Don’t let the boss scold you.
With just one sentence, the Long Aotian mode started, and he responded with words. You must remember that you are asking people to teach you, not others asking you to learn. You need to have a correct attitude.
In terms of reading and understanding, there is no shame in bowing to others.
When Zhang Yue failed to write poems and poems, Chen Xiang often scolded him. But as long as you sincerely study and your qualifications are not too bad, people will eventually teach you your true skills.
"All the students in the same room are embroidered with silk, wearing hats decorated with red tassels and precious stones, and white jade rings around their waists... Ye is as if he is a god; I am wearing a robe with a loose robe in the middle, and there is no hint of admiration. I don't know if there is enough joy in it.
Words and words are not as good as those of others...How can I get along with my classmates who are rich and wealthy from a poor family? Only the ambition and diligence in my heart are not inferior to others."
My classmates are all Adidas and Nike, and I only have patched versions of Huili on my feet. How can I keep my mentality from falling apart? In fact, without long-term goals and persistence day after day, there will be no appreciation from teachers and gifts of knowledge and reason.
, it’s hard not to lose your mind.
In the end, Zhang Yue pretended to say something to the official that was not mentioned in the article at that time: "I have worked so hard and it is so difficult. Although I am middle-aged and have not achieved anything, I am fortunate to be among the gentlemen and to be favored by the emperor."
Guang, after serving as a minister, he served as advisor every day, and people all over the world mistakenly called him by his name. How can he be more talented than others?"
After saying this, Zhang Yue left without looking at the official's face.
Why is this article so resonant? Because from the article, people from poor families can see themselves in the past. After struggling for so many years, they can achieve little success today.
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There is no secret to crossing class.
There is no road to blue clouds in the world, only the mountain of books has roads and diligence as its path.
Send a preface to Ma Sheng in Dongyang, no, it’s the three poems that tell you the secret of his birthplace and his hometown.
If you want fate to favor you, you can only be diligent and diligent, study and study again and again, until you have something hidden in your body.
Zhang Yue lay on the bamboo couch and took a nap, remembering many things that happened when he was studying. Master, his wife, Guo Lin, and the Nanpu River, everything was vividly in his mind!
While sleeping, Zhang Yue suddenly realized that the sound of Zhang Cheng's reading had stopped.
Zhang Yue opened his eyes and was surprised to find that there were many people around him, but they were completely silent.
A man wearing a bright yellow robe stood a few feet away from him.
Zhang Yue was so excited that he immediately got up from the bamboo couch and bowed down: "I will be punished by death!"
The other party smiled and said: "In the past, when the late master personally visited the thatched cottage, Zhuge Wuhou was lying high and peacefully! Now I will do the same. I hope the Qing family will not be surprised."
Zhang Yue said: "How can I compare with Marquis Wu? I am just...a scholar from a poor family!"
Ps: This is Dongyang Ma Shengxu’s review, part of which is excerpted from Zhihu user Liu Lei.