Chapter 88 Lessons Learned from the Past Don’t Repeat Itself
Update time:2012-11-03
"Shi Dayong has just recovered from his serious injury. Why don't you let him rest and rest well? Why don't you ask others to transport the food? If there is another accident, Master Qiu's hard work will be in vain."
Although he was not his general, Sun Chengzong also admired Shi Dayong. Even after recovering from a serious injury, he still wanted to lead the army to help. Such a desire to serve the country is really regrettable. But there was a hint of sadness in what he said.
, the underlying tone was more of a mockery of Qiu Hejia.
Qiu Hejia knew the true intention of Sun Chengzong's words. The battle was about to begin, so he didn't care about it. He just smiled bitterly: "Jingshuo doesn't know anything. Shi Dayong proposed this trip himself, and the subordinates also persuaded him, but he insisted on it."
If I want to follow the army to rescue the siege, I really can't defeat him, alas." He sighed softly, looked at Shi Dayong's back and shook his head in frustration.
Sun Chengzong nodded slightly, walked a few steps forward, stretched out his hand to support the city wall, stared at Shi Dayong's men and horses for a moment, suddenly turned around and glanced at Qiu Hejia meaningfully, and said slowly: "Earlier, you and Dashou
When I reported the victory, I was still wondering where Songshan garrison Shi Dayong came from. He had not been heard of in the army before. Later, my staff told me that it was you, Governor Qiu, who brought him from the pass. To be fair,
You said, after hearing this, my first thought was that this Shi Dayong is your personal belongings to Governor Qiu. He must not have any great abilities. Most of his military exploits are due to Dashou taking your face into consideration. Then he
News came that Shi Dayong led the army to rescue but fled without fighting. At this time, I was even more convinced that Shi Dayong was incompetent and did not want to fight in Jinzhou City, but this made me look at him with admiration. Such a loyal and brave man,
It has become less and less popular in recent years.”[
"What Mr. Jinglue said is that there are fewer and fewer generals like Shi Dayong who dare to fight and are not afraid of death in our Ming Dynasty. If there were more generals like him, why would things on the border be so difficult?"
Qiu Hejia did not ask whether Sun Chengzong was sincere in what he said, but he was telling the truth. If there were more Shi Dayong under his command, Governor Qiu would be able to laugh out of his dreams.
"In the past, when Yuan Chonghuan was here, he had generals such as Man Gui, Dashou, He Kegang, Zhao Lejiao, Ma Dengyun, Hei Yunlong, etc. under his command. They all dared to fight and were not afraid of death. Unfortunately, after the "Jisi Change", Manchu
Gui died in the battle, Zhao Lijiao also died in the battle, Ma Dengyun and Heiyunlong were captured, leaving only Dashou and Kegang to support them. In the past two years, I have also found the Liao affair more and more difficult. My heart is the same as that of others.
Well, after Zhang Bingbei rescued the siege, I was thinking about retiring and returning home."
Upon hearing that Sun Chengzong actually wanted to retire and return to his hometown, Qiu Hejia hurriedly said: "How can Master Jinglue retire and return to his hometown? The Liao affairs must not be separated from you, otherwise, who will be in charge of this overall situation?"
"Master Qiu has been making progress since he took office in Liaodong. Both the court and the emperor are very optimistic about you. After I leave, Master Qiu will naturally be in charge of the overall affairs of Liaodong." Sun Chengzong said with a half-smile.
Qiu Hejia said sternly: "Compared with Master Jinglue, in terms of qualifications, experience, or overall planning ability, I think I am not as good as Master Jinglue. Those who are in charge of Liao affairs must be important ministers. I am no more than a newly promoted person."
,How dare you have such intention!"
"It's hard to say in the world. Whether I will retire or not will be decided after Zhang Bingbei's battle is over. If Zhang Bingbei is also defeated, I'm afraid it won't be possible if I don't retire." Sun Chengzong sighed, his fate
He has been closely linked with Zhang Chun's army. If Zhang Chun is also defeated, his career in Liaodong may be over.
"If the Daling River is lost, as the governor of Liaodong, I cannot escape the blame. Even if the emperor does not punish me, the officials of the Metropolitan Procuratorate and the Sixth Section will probably scold me bloody.
By that time, maybe the resignation of Xiaguan and Lord Jinlue is just a matter of hindrance." Qiu Hejia's thoughts were the same as those of Sun Chengzong, and it was rare that he and Sun Chengzong said the same thing at the same time.
Sun Chengzong said leisurely: "Whether you should be an official or not is actually not a problem for you and me. However, if the Liao affair continues to become more and more corrupt, it is undoubtedly the biggest threat to our foundation of the Ming Dynasty. The long embankment of thousands of miles was destroyed by
"Ant's Nest, now you have established a slave and established a country, but the enemy invaded the pass and the Ming Dynasty is eyeing me. As a minister, if you can't eliminate this disaster for the monarch, you will retreat, and you will be in trouble day and night."
Qiu Hejia nodded and said in a deep voice: "What your Excellency said is exactly what Xiaguan felt. Since he was favored by the Holy Spirit and appointed as the governor of Liao Dynasty, what Xiaguan has been thinking about day and night is how to do his best as a minister to protect my king."
"Success or failure depends on Zhang Bingbei. I hope God will not abandon me, the Ming Dynasty." After saying this, Sun Chengzong turned and looked to the northeast. A few miles away, the flag of the army was vaguely visible.
Qiu Hejia also turned around, standing on the left and right with Sun Chengzong, with a mixture of expectation and fear in his eyes.
After looking at it for a while, Sun Chengzong's eyes fell on Qiu Hejia's face, and he praised: "Shi Dayong has general talents and loyalty, but he is a good candidate. Mr. Qiu can use it well, and he will undoubtedly be a leading general of the country in the future. Hmm.
, since you are determined to fulfill him, I am also happy to see it succeed. He is already a staff general. If the food transportation goes well this time, when he comes back, he will be promoted to deputy general based on his previous achievements in the bloody battle under the city."
Sun Chengzong praised his favorite general, and Qiu Hejia was naturally happy and said with a smile: "There is an ancient saying: if civil servants are not greedy for money and military generals are not afraid of death, it will be a great blessing to the country. Shi Dayong once confessed to his subordinates that he would not seek promotion and wealth in this life.
He is only willing to pacify the Eastern captives for our Ming Dynasty, and the reason why I use him is because of this."
Sun Chengzong nodded, suddenly changed the topic, and said: "Since ancient times, literati have led armies. If there are not a few capable generals under their command, and there are no soldiers and horses that can be mobilized at will, what can the governor do with his strategy? What can you do?
It's understandable to reuse someone you value and entrust him with important responsibilities, but you have to know that the matter of Liao Town has been going on for a long time, and the generals in Liaodong have been deeply entrenched. If you want to extract some practical benefits from it, you have to move.
You need to be able to grasp the interests of others and be aware of them. Otherwise, if there is a disturbance in the army, it will be difficult for you to deal with it. The lesson of Bi Ziyuan back then is now in front of you, so you must be cautious."
Hearing this, Qiu Hejia was stern and said solemnly: "Master Jinglue is overly concerned. The purpose of promoting Shi Dayong is not to build a private army, nor to build a new army from scratch. He just wants to promote talents for the imperial court and make available people do the work."
If there is anything feasible, except this, I will lower my official rank and let him think about it."
Sun Chengzong smiled slightly: "Master Qiu, don't worry too much. I am not telling you this to warn you. I just want you to know what has happened before and not make the same mistake again." After a pause, he said seriously: "When a person is about to die, other people will die.
You can also speak well, and when people are about to die, their words are also good. Maybe I have suppressed you on some things in the past two years, but you have to know that this is just that you and I have different ideas, and I am not deliberately suppressing you. Maybe, you are right
Yes, I was wrong, but that's not important. What's important is that you and I can get through this together and protect the tens of thousands of soldiers and civilians in Dalinghe City. This is the greatest good deed that you and I have done during our tenure in Liaodong.