Wang Sizheng should be familiar to anyone who knows something about the history of the Three Kingdoms, even if he is only slightly interested in it.
Because he is indeed very tough both in person and in action, the first tower defense master in the later Three Kingdoms and the builder of Gao Huanhuan Happy City. Especially when the Zhenbing army occupies the absolute mainstream in the north, Wang Sizheng's existence is a breath of fresh air.
Wang Sizheng was born in the Wang family of Taiyuan. In his early years, he followed Beihai Wang Yuanhao into Guanzhong to quell the rebellion. After returning to the court, he was recruited as a disciple by Emperor Xiaowu Yuanxiu, who was the king of Pingyang at that time. Later, Emperor Xiaowu had a bad relationship with Gao Huan and went west, and Wang Sizheng followed him.
Return to Guanzhong together.
Wang Sizheng led troops to Henan, which was definitely a big news for the Western Wei Dynasty. Some people inside and outside the Taiwan government were happy about this, and some were angry. However, no matter whether they were happy or angry, they were generally surprised.
Because this was a military operation that was executed first and then announced, without any discussion, decision or authorization by the Taiwan government, all its rationale was based on Hou Jing's point of view of cutting off four cities and seizing the opportunity to fight against time.
As for whether Hou Jing sincerely surrendered, the Eastern Wei Dynasty's reaction to this, especially whether these four cities can be held for a long time, what strategic and tactical value they have to the Western Wei Dynasty, and whether the situation in the country supports this military operation, all are important.
There is no overall consideration.
Sometimes, reckless behavior can bring about a beautiful result, and such a move can be called a stroke of genius.
As for whether Wang Sizheng's behavior can be called a stroke of genius, it still needs to be tested by time, but the impact it has on the current situation is to force the Huazhou hegemony to give up its previous wait-and-see attitude and the power to choose tactics.
Unless Yu Wentai immediately abandons Wang Sizheng and Jingzhou's more than 10,000 cavalry, and still bases his plans on Bafu's established position, the power Bafu currently has is far from enough to open two battlefields.
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Naturally, Li Tai had known for a long time that such a change would happen, so he was not very interested in the Yuwen family's uncles and nephews' idea of targeting Heyang and even Yecheng, because as long as Wang Sizheng entered the scene, the chaos in Henan would be a quagmire.
Well, regardless of whether it was Jinshan, it was difficult for the Western Wei Dynasty to step aside and have no extra strength to imagine and implement other routes.
Personally, Li Tai admired Wang Sizheng very much, but when it came to the specific matter of sending troops to Henan, he felt that Wang Sizheng was a little irrational and had unclear meaning. Especially now that he has become a more important person in the current situation.
As a member of the team, I felt more and more that this move was reckless.
Of course, this is also related to Wang Sizheng's special status and situation in the Western Wei Dynasty. He was one of the representatives of the Luoyang court who followed Xiaowu into the Pass, and he was once a student of Emperor Xiaowu's latent residence. Therefore, after Emperor Xiaowu was killed, he could not help himself.
An, and then there was a scene where the cattails were sworn to show loyalty.
This story first shows that Wang Sizheng has superb gambling skills and can be called the God of Gamblers. The second is that his situation at that time was indeed so dangerous that he would probably have no future if he had not gambled like this.
After all, no matter how eager I am for progress, no matter how loyal I am to my boss, I can't hold a pair of dice in my hand. If I can't roll a leopard, I will commit suicide. This is by no means a normal manifestation of a superior-subordinate relationship.
Even the audience for Wang Sizheng's performance was not only Yu Wentai, but also the generals of Beizhen. These guys were probably unhappy that Wang Sizheng was in a high position. One day, after drinking too much, he slapped his forehead and remembered that we still have a remnant of filial piety.
We have to cut the grass and roots for Daxingtai!
This gamble improved the situation of Wang Sizheng, who was surrounded by a pack of wolves, but it could not be said that he was taken as a confidant by Yu Wentai. What really allowed Wang Sizheng to settle down and live his life was his outstanding military talent.
There were many Luoyang figures who followed Xiaowu in his westward movement, but only Wang Sizheng was active on the front line of the confrontation with the Eastern Wei Dynasty and had outstanding military achievements. Even if Yu Wentai could not be trusted by his confidants, he was not so wealthy that he could leave such a great talent idle.
Not to mention, Wang Sizheng's reputation both internally and externally cannot be ignored.
If we want to make an analogy, Wang Sizheng is somewhat similar to Murong Shaozong of the Eastern Wei Dynasty. They were both confidants of the leaders of the previous generation. They relied on their own talents, reputation and connections to establish themselves in the new generation of hegemony.
As for Wang Sizheng's military invasion of Henan, aside from some vague political intentions, from Wang Sizheng's personal emotional standpoint, Li Tai felt that in Wang Sizheng's view, the overlord government had not used him to his fullest potential.
Talent, he has never been given a position or opportunity where he can fully utilize all his talents.
Before I even exerted my strength, the enemy was already dead. Since the Overlord refused to give me such an opportunity due to various considerations, of course I had to fight for it myself. Now I have an excellent opportunity that allows me to comprehensively show myself, then
What are you waiting for?
But no matter what the real reason is, if things turn out like this, they must be faced actively.
At the latest military meeting in Bafu, important generals from the Chinese and foreign armies gathered together, and Daxingtai Yuwentai, who was sitting at the top of the hall, looked dignified and solemn, showing no obvious signs of joy or anger.
Today's meeting is no longer about whether the Bafu should send troops to Henan, but about the scale of the troops, the generals who will lead the army, the route of march, and the goals that need to be achieved.
In any case, Wang Sizheng's dispatch of troops this time finally broke a deadlock and made the Bafu's top decision-making process a big step forward. The only thing that was a bit unpleasant was that this progress was passive.
But it would certainly be wrong to say that Yu Wentai did not covet the land of Henan at all.
The reason for the previous hesitation was partly due to the thought of "Is this something I can have?" and the fact that the Heyang first-line tactical concept was of greater value to the Western Wei Dynasty in comparison, but it was not something that was already on the lips.
I don’t even want to eat fat meat.
Among several issues, the first to be determined was the supreme commander of this military operation. Li Bi, who was uncontroversial, was elected with a high vote.
Li Bi has been in charge of the construction of the Bafu army since he was promoted to Lieutenant. He enjoys a very high prestige among the Chinese and foreign armies today, and his military quality is second to none. The situation in Henan this time is complicated, and he is likely to encounter difficulties.
The hard battle places high demands on the commander's personal abilities and prestige.
As for the deputy general to assist Li Bi, it was Zhao Gui who was directly proposed by Daxingtai. Zhao Gui has rich experience in the army and has deep qualifications. Of course, the most important thing is that he has won the trust of Daxingtai and is now serving as the censor.
Lieutenant, accompanying the army to supervise the conduct of the command and camp.
The two generals Li Bi and Zhao Gui led the troops in the Bafu to rush to Yingchuan to cooperate with Wang Sizheng's Jingzhou army who had taken the lead. As for the six states promised by Hou Jing, Yu Wentai did not ignore it and ordered some benefits.
, Liang Chun and other generals followed the Chinese army, and along the way they guarded the prefectures and counties presented by Hou Jing.
At the same time, Yu Jin led a group of troops to Tongguan to ensure that even if the war in Henan was unfavorable, it would not affect the situation in Kansai.
After the arrangements have been made by the front and rear and the commanders of all the troops and horses, the next step is to choose the commander-in-chief of the Chinese army.
In this regard, it is natural to listen to the opinions of the two commanders of the Chinese army. After all, once the army is dispatched, the two generals are the highest commanders of the army. Of course, they must choose generals who can fully implement their intentions and cooperate with each other tacitly.
When this topic came up, Zhao Gui stood up and spoke first without waiting for anyone else to speak: "The Commander-in-Chief of Xihe Gong Li is a young man with both wisdom and courage in the country. He also went out to suppress the bandit nest in Jinyang last year and made great achievements in battle.
It will shock the enemy. Now that the army is rushing to Henan, it will fight frequently with the bandit armies in the east. Commander Li is brave and tenacious, so he is the natural choice for the vanguard general. When fighting with thieves, they will be timid before fighting..."
While Zhao Gui expressed his opinions loudly, he looked at Li Tai with admiration, looking generous and generous.
As Zhao Gui spoke up, other generals nodded and agreed that Li Tai was indeed suitable to serve as the vanguard of the army.
Hearing the generals' praise for him, Li Tai also felt his highly respected status and treatment in the country. Without him taking the lead, no one would dare to fight against the Eastern Wei Dynasty. This is really damn good! It's a good thing.
Why don't you miss me?
After hearing the voices of the generals, Yu Wentai looked at Li Tai with a smile and said: "I didn't expect that the young man was so admired by others. The crowd rushed to retreat, and the happy generals gave their achievements to each other. The vanguard of the teacher is the sharp arrow of the country, and must be won."
Forging ahead courageously will embolden the three armies. Although the veteran soldiers and horses dare not boast that they will win, does Li Shizhong feel that he can take on the responsibility? It is not a sin to admit that he is unable to do so. Remember not to let down the morale of our army in a moment of anger!"
"I have been grateful to you for a long time, and I have always been willing to sacrifice myself and make sacrifices bravely. Fortunately, today you all appreciate it and elect me to be the vanguard of my teachers. I am so honored and favored that I dare not refuse. I can only ask the Lord to give me the talisman to confer the festival. This is
If you don’t do it well, you won’t be rewarded. I respectfully ask Your Majesty to wait patiently for the triumphant return of my former master!”
Li Tai knew that being a striker meant he had to bear more risks, but after talking to this point, there was no room for refusal, not to mention there was no reward without risk, and the status and assets he had now were not just free money.
Facing this new appointment and challenge, I felt a little excited and eager to give it a try, so I hurriedly stood up and expressed my stance.
"Okay, okay, with such a brave man, why worry about failure! Let Boshan be the vanguard of the army, march directly to Henan for me, and defeat the bandits!"
When Yu Wentai heard this answer, he also laughed and cheered, and did not hesitate to praise.
When the other generals saw this scene, they all started to fight. For a while, the atmosphere in the hall was enthusiastic and exciting, which made people moved.
In this lively atmosphere, the personnel team for this expedition to Henan has basically been formed.
The fact that Li Tai was able to obtain an important position as a vanguard in the tyranny of veteran generals like Lin certainly had a lot to do with his recent success in Jinyang. While everyone was envious, they probably also wanted to see who he was.
It's not really expected, it's just luck that I happened to catch it.
However, Li Tai didn't care much about it. If you have good information and good luck, you can catch up more than once.
Opportunities are always reserved for those who are prepared. He didn't even care much about Zhao Gui's intentions in recommending him. He was already looking forward to what the next meeting with Hou Jing, the devil in the world, would be like.
After the pre-war meeting, he immediately approached Shuo Hui and asked in a deep voice: "The commander really doesn't want to withdraw from this troop dispatch?"
Shuhui raised his hand and scratched the thick beard on the side of his face, and then sighed: "I came from Wuchuan all the way south, and I saw a lot of life and death, and I dare not say that I am not afraid of death. But I also understand that life and death have destiny.
, I’m afraid it won’t be deflected by human will.
There were many companions in the old days who were more heroic and stronger than me, but they died young and did not wait until the day when they became famous. Compared with these people, I have no regrets, but if I dare not do it because of fear and accident,
What's the use of just working for a long time?
Boshan, you don’t need to persuade me anymore. It’s best if nothing happens on this trip. If something unexpected happens, Bodhidharma will have you to take care of him, so I don’t have to worry about him. If God doesn’t want to take a holiday, I would rather stay away from it.
Die in the act!"
In order to dissuade Shuo Hui from going out and let him stay in Huazhou, Li Taidu did not hesitate to use Alchemist Xuan's theory to tell him that the passing of the year was unlucky, but when he heard that Shuo Hui was still unmoved by this, he couldn't help but secretly sigh.
To be honest, he was not sure whether Shuo Hui's stay in Huazhou would prevent the disease from breaking out. But when he heard Shuo Hui's optimistic and open-minded attitude, he felt admiration and said, "I am so worried and worried."
Yu Huai's ugly behavior made the envoy laugh.
Since I returned to Kansai, I have taken great care of you, and I feel the kindness deeply. I will never forget that Bodhidharma is my dearest brother! Now that we are busy with our own affairs, I have no time to talk in detail. I can only look forward to the future.
When we meet here, we will each praise our merits and deeds, so that you will take good care of them!"
When he said this, he bowed deeply to Shui Hui, and Shui Hui did not dodge after seeing this. He accepted it and said with a smile: "The disgraced young man he took in back then is now able to gallop ahead of the armies. I am like this."
He really has a good eye for recognizing people.
If it weren't for the fact that the woman in the house was not worthy of her age, how could your father-in-law seize this good match and show it off in front of others? I won't go into the story anymore. You must remember to protect yourself first before seeking merit during this trip. The former suddenly attacked Jinyang, but the situation was different after all.
Today, there are many cunning and vicious generals among thieves. When we meet in public, we must expect more..."
Shuhui took Li Tai's arm and walked towards the Tai Mansion. At the same time, he seriously told him what he needed to pay attention to when encountering the Eastern Wei people. The serious expression and the care contained in his words also made Li Tai feel fondly.
Endless.
Just like that, they left Tai Mansion and walked outside the city gate. They said goodbye to each other and mounted their horses and rushed to the military mansion under their jurisdiction to prepare for the dispatch of troops.
When Li Tai returned to the Houjun Palace, all the governors and generals in the palace also returned one after another. Judging from their nervous and dignified or excited expressions, it was obvious that they had heard about what was going to happen next.
Li Tai entered the hall and sat down, looking down at everyone, with a face full of confidence and pride, he said: "Today, the Taiwan government is discussing matters. Thanks to the appreciation of Daxingtai, I will be awarded the merits. Do you dare to follow me to the enemy's territory?"
, seize the credit and return it?"
"The final general is willing to supervise and kill the enemy and make meritorious deeds, and boast of triumphant victory!"
Except for a few generals here, most of the remaining generals are former members of Li Tai's disciples. After hearing this, they all crossed their hands and shouted in response.
Even Hou Zhi and other people who were not Li Tai's old troops were affected by this, and each spoke in response, full of expectations for the next march.