Chapter 5 Promise (five times) The last battle was not commanded by Xu Maogong. Qin Shubao and others knew Xu Maogong’s military style. This man often made strange moves when commanding battles, but rarely took risks. In other words, he was simply reluctant to take on the brothers of the Wagang Army.
They made a bet. Otherwise, when the two sides fought for the second time that day, he would not shake hands with the county soldiers and make peace with the county soldiers despite their superior strength, and then escaped overnight with his group of bandits.
"Indeed, Xu Maogong is reluctant to spend money when using troops, and he seems to look down on the mobs in other villages at all!" Qin Shubao also whispered in agreement with Li Xu's conclusion, "The three battles he fought with the old general Feng Ciming were quite in line with his style.
Every time Wagang's army suffered a small defeat, every time they could not hurt their muscles and bones!"
Whether it is the training level of the soldiers, weapons and equipment or the overall number, the Wagang army and the Sui soldiers under Feng Ciming are not at the same level.
The losses were minimal and the strength was maintained the most intact. Among the current armies of the Sui Dynasty, they were among the best. Therefore, as long as Feng Ciming's command did not make any major mistakes, it was natural that the Wagang Army would be defeated. But the Wagang Army and other rogue bandits were the biggest
The difference is that they will not collapse thousands of miles. The hard training and the commander's caution make this team extremely tenacious. From the perspective of a bystander, it is speculated that the old general Feng Ciming saw the tenacity of the Wagang Army and then
I had to give up the idea of annihilating it in one fell swoop and instead resorted to attacking by force to trap it. Unexpectedly, this strategy gave another opponent an opportunity to take advantage of!
"That's right, only outsiders would give such instructions because it doesn't hurt if you sell your father's land!" Luo Shixin also joined in and affirmed loudly.
"Are you talking about Li Mi?" Zhang Xutuo's eyes suddenly widened. Xu Fafei Zhang speculated along this line of thinking, and all the mysteries were completely solved. Li Mi's greatest skill is not to lead troops in battle, but to use his strength to accomplish things. Yang Xuangan
The rebellion was almost planned by him, and he was also involved in the Beihai rebellion at the beginning of the year. Now, he has gone to Wagang Mountain, using the power of the Wagang Army to call on the bandits, and using the power of the bandits to fetter the Wagang Army.
It's Li Mi. This bastard with a family background and top-notch knowledge is born to be a disaster star. He will bring disaster wherever he goes.
"If this is the case, Xu Maogong's life may not be easy!" Just when everyone was amazed by Li Mi's cunning and insidiousness, Dugu Lin suddenly clapped his hands and said gloatingly.
In one sentence, the solemn atmosphere in the room was completely destroyed. If a group of thieves joined the Wagang Army as Li Mi's help, they would definitely not be able to stand Xu Maogong's style of strict military management and strict prohibition.
Judging from Zhiding's development strategy, he will not tolerate bandits running amok at the foot of Wagang Mountain.
The fact that rabbits don't eat grass beside their nests is one of the fundamental reasons why Wagang Shanzhuang has grown quietly. In order to gain the support of the surrounding people, the Wagang Army did not hesitate to sacrifice the near and seek the distant. They marched west to Xingyang and south to Liangjun to plunder development materials, but they were never nearby.
Lingchang, Weicheng, Kuangcheng and other places have snatched the people's needle and thread. Even during Yang Xuangan's rebellion, knowing that Baima City's defense was empty, he never thought of attacking this county. This time, he surrounded Feng Ciming with an iron wall, and Wa
However, the Gang army was able to sneak out of the encirclement quietly from under the eyes of the officers and soldiers. I am afraid it has something to do with their usual "good deeds".
Everyone laughed softly. Regardless of whether Dugu Lin's guess was reasonable or not, they all hoped that Xu Maogong would be embarrassed. This was not entirely because of his vicious heart. No matter whether it was an overt move or a secret move, winning was the first move. Wagang's army dealt with Qi
The tactics of the county soldiers have never been above board. Qin Shubao and others looked at Li Xu, hoping that he could also feel the joy of revenge. However, they saw Xu Zi frowning, with a hint of worry in his eyes.
"Let them run wild and take advantage of this opportunity to clean up this one-third of an acre of land in front of us!" Zhang Xutuotuo cleared his throat and drew everyone's attention from Li Xu's face to his side.
He saw that Li Xu was worried about Xu Maogong, and he didn't want to cause any misunderstanding among his generals because of Li Xu's bad intentions.
"Yes, while Li Mi is busy harming the Wagang Army, let's deal with the big and small bandits around Qi County first!" Qin Shubao raised his arms and was the first to respond to Zhang Xutuo's call, "This guy is good at everything, just
You need to change your bad intentions." Deep in his heart, he commented on Li Xu.
"This kind of character is not bad. At least being friends with him is much more comfortable than being with people like Li Mi all the time with ulterior motives!" Luo Shixin glanced at Li Xu again and thought silently in his heart.
Xuzi, who was deep in thought, did not notice the changes in the gaze temperature of his companions around him. At this moment, he was quickly speculating in his mind on the impact of the Battle of Jijun on the situation near Luoyang. After this battle, the true strength of the Wagang Army will inevitably be revealed.
The attention they attracted must not only come from the bandits and bandits around them, but also from the government and soldiers, as well as many "heroes" who are afraid of the world being in chaos.
Perhaps, in the new year, all the storms in the world will unfold around Wagang Mountain. Can the Sui Dynasty, which is so close to Dongdu and has been severely weakened, withstand this storm?
"Troubled times will come" Xuzi remembers that Tang Gong Li Yuan made such a prediction a few years ago. At that time, he was still young and did not understand what it meant. Today, having witnessed countless disasters, he slowly felt the pressure contained in this sentence.
In troubled times in the future, if you and I are helpless, it is best to make yourself stronger before disaster strikes. Only in this way can you and the people you care about live well until the day when a new reincarnation begins.
"Troubled times are coming!" Tang Gong Li Yuan crumpled the newspaper in his hand into a ball and threw it into the charcoal basin at his feet. The huge charcoal basin made of white copper was filled with red charcoal. The flames rolled gently, and then
After swallowing the foreign object that fell into it, black smoke and flames quickly rose up, and then calmness returned.
Since he was appointed as the left-resident of Honghua County in times of crisis, the shogunate of the Li family has expanded a lot. Now there are more than thirty people sitting in the hall, waiting for the conclusion that Tang Gong Li Yuan came to after reading the newspaper. Who would have expected that Tang Gong
But he seemed to be asleep. He lay on the felt bed covered with tiger skin and remained motionless for a long time. Even his breathing was so light that it was almost inaudible.
"Father, you are so tired!" Li Shimin thought sadly that this family was supported by his father alone. No matter the open spears from the court or the hidden arrows fired by some of his subordinates who had evil intentions, his father alone blocked them.
However, his younger brother Yuan Ji is naughty and mischievous by nature. As for his elder brother Jiancheng? Heng Li Shimin does not deny that he has met a good brother who is magnanimous, considerate and kind. But in troubled times, supporting a family requires more than magnanimity and consideration.
Kind!
While he was thinking about it, he heard his father, who was leaning on the felt rafter, asking in a low voice: "After the construction is completed and winter comes, what will the people's mood be like in Langyou?"
"There was a heavy snowfall in Lingwu County, and many livestock and people froze to death. County Governor Zhang has been ordered to open warehouses, but there are still a large number of refugees pouring into the pass. Last month, 4,700 people entered Hongde.
County, in the first ten days of this month, more than 13,000 people fled Hongde County Magistrate Wang Huairang to ask for instructions whether to send people to guard the intersection to prevent more refugees from entering Honghua and causing unexpected chaos!" Li Jiancheng heard his father calling him.
, stood up and answered loudly
At present, my father is responsible for the public security of the thirteen counties in Kansai. The area under his jurisdiction is very large, and his own decrees are only limited to Honghua County. He has a lot of responsibilities and little power, so everyone has to be careful in everything. As the eldest son of the family, he also does his best.
I went to help, hoping to make my father's life easier.
"What do you think? Should my father order the road to be blocked?" Li Yuan asked in a sleepy voice without opening his eyes.
"In my opinion, we should not block the intersection. Lingwu is also your responsibility, father. If they are not allowed to enter Honghua to escape, it will also be a disaster for the refugees to cause trouble in Lingwu! So it is better to block the road than to evacuate.
, Honghua County will resettle some of the victims, and then guide some of the victims to Yan'an County. If the counties are spread out, the pressure on each place will not be so great." Li Jiancheng thought about it seriously and gave an answer that he thought was reasonable.
Li Yuan, who was leaning on the felt, frowned slightly and supported his body with his arms. He did not rush to accept his son's suggestion. Instead, he glanced around the faces of the staff and generals and asked with a smile:
"What about you guys, how do you think we should respond?"
"I believe that the prince's decision needs to be scrutinized!" As soon as Li Yuan finished speaking, a young man in his twenties stood up immediately near the door of the hall. He first clasped his fists and saluted Jiancheng to express his apology, and then continued: "
As far as I know, Lingwu County is not the only one affected by the disaster right now. Wuwei, Jincheng and other places in Hexi have also been hit by heavy snowstorms. If Honghua County blindly accepts the refugees, everyone will spread the news to each other, and people will flock here before the spring.
The number of victims is estimated to be more than 200,000, and local food reserves are already insufficient. Now we need to raise a large number of county soldiers to guard against thieves..."
"There are not many wars going on in various places right now, so we can streamline some of the county soldiers!" Before the young man could finish his words, Ma Yuangui stood up and interrupted him. According to the rules, young people should not express their opinions first before the old people like them speak.
The young man named Changsun Wuji relied on the fact that he was the nephew of Changsun Shunde, and his sister was married to Li Shimin, so he acted a little unscrupulously.
"But the Turks are watching eagerly outside the Great Wall, and Hosana Khan in Huining has evil intentions. According to detailed reports, after winter, the Yan'an thief Liu Jialun's old tribe has a tendency to resurrect." Changsun Wuji was not convinced and raised
Use your voice to find a basis for your own argument.
"Things should be prioritized! Besides, politicians should have a benevolent heart! Our Li family has always been supported by the people, so we can't ruin all our previous achievements just because of one thing!" Ma Yuangui shook his head, with a hint of displeasure in his tone.
To be fair, he felt that what the other party said was not necessarily unreasonable, but for the long-term considerations of the Li family, he had to maintain the prestige of Prince Jiancheng.
"The people may not want outsiders to take food from their mouths! Let's see, Ma Changshi, within twenty days, there will definitely be conflicts between locals and immigrants!" Changsun Wuji looked at Li Yuan and his uncle Changsun Shunde.
face, continue to argue
Because Li Yuan did not stop the argument between the two staff, the atmosphere in the hall became a little lively for a while. The counselors participated with various mentality, and the noise was endless. Most people supported Li Jiancheng's soft strategy and would rather delay the crisis later.
They are also unwilling to let Li Mansion lose its reputation. A small number of people support Changsun Wuji, believing that politicians should know how to give up. When they cannot have both, they must sacrifice the interests and even lives of some people to save the majority and some people.
They carefully chose not to support any party. In their eyes, the prince is not very responsible. If you help him, if something goes wrong, you will inevitably end up in the wrong.
Li Yuan listened with great interest for a moment. He liked this lively atmosphere. Politicians can only make correct decisions by listening at the same time. He hoped that through his own actions, he could teach his two sons, especially the crown prince Jiancheng, this point.
When the argument became louder and louder, and gradually developed into a direct attack on the opponent's character, Li Yuan waved his hand and interrupted everyone, "Okay, let's discuss the matter, don't use the topic to show that our Li family is not interested." After that,
He turned his head to Li Jiancheng again and asked kindly: "My son, what do you think now after listening to what everyone said?"
"I, what I just considered is indeed a bit too simple, but I still advocate that the main purpose is to appease the refugees to prevent the refugees from going to a dead end. As for the source of food, the government can provide part of it, let the local big households donate part, and then report to the court and ask the Ministry of Household Affairs to allocate part.
Maybe next spring we will organize the refugees to work in the fields to help themselves. Once the people have a livelihood, they will be easily settled! As for blocking the intersection, it is absolutely not feasible, but more people can be sent to divert them to prevent the refugees from all going to the same place.
Get together!" Li Jiancheng thought for a while and replied
As he spoke, he looked at Chen Yanshou. It wasn't until a smile appeared on the face of the Li Mansion's first counselor that he took a breath and ended all his advice.
"Well, you have thought more carefully this time than before about how to provide guidance. How can you ensure that the people are willing to listen to guidance?" Li Yuan nodded, first affirming his son's progress, and then continued to ask.
"This, this, I haven't completely thought about it yet, but I can leave it to everyone to discuss and find out the specific solution!" Li Jiancheng was stunned for a moment and replied.
"Well, yes, I will handle this matter according to your suggestion!" A smile appeared on Li Yuan's face, and he patted his son on the shoulder to encourage him.
Jiancheng is a man who can manage the family, and his tolerance and kindness can ensure the stability of the family. But in terms of flexibility and decisiveness, Li Yuan believes that the eldest son is far different from the second son. Therefore, after fully affirming Li Jiancheng's point of view, he turned his head to the second son.
Zi Shimin asked with a smile: "What about you, Shimin, do you have anything to add?"
"I fully support brother's consideration!" Li Shimin stood up and replied loudly. He was already seventeen years old this year. He was tall and tall. When he spoke, his face was full of sunshine, revealing an irresistible affinity. "As for how to guide the refugees,
I suggest that the eldest brother take the following steps." He handed over to Li Jiancheng and added, "Send people to set up a field recruitment office at the intersection entering Honghua. The whole family of the applicants will have gruel to feed themselves. Every five thousand people gathered will form a field.
Having local officials from neighboring counties take them away and place them in this way can prevent many people from dying on the road and not give opportunities for those with ulterior motives to take advantage of them!"
"In addition, the imperial court may not have food allocated for disaster relief. We must find a way on our own. I think Mr. Ma's suggestion is good. Reduce some county soldiers to save food." He looked at Ma Compass, then at Changsun Wuji, and continued: "
The county soldiers all have families in the local area, and they have to go home to farm in spring and autumn. It is not easy to concentrate. If each county selects the strong and homeless homeless people as soldiers, they can train every day to become elites who can fight against the Turks and Tuyuhun.
, it can deter mountain bandits and grass bandits! In this way, it can also prevent what Brother Changsun is worried about from happening."
'This plan is wonderful!' Chen Yanshou's eyes suddenly gathered together, and he looked at Li Shimin like fire. 'The second young master is probably ten times more talented than the eldest young master!' He secretly thought to himself when he saw Li Shimin's eyes turning around, filled with excitement.
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"This is just Shimin's humble opinion. If it is feasible, please ask your father, eldest brother, Master Chen, Mr. Ma, and uncle Zhangsun for advice!" Li Shimin handed over his hand again, humble and sophisticated.
"What the Second Young Master said makes sense!" Chen Yanshou answered instinctively. For a moment, he actually forgot to consider many more complex factors involved.
"I also agree with the suggestions added by the second young master!" Changsun Shunde said with a smile.
Since Chen Yanshou, the number one conspirator, and Sun Shunde, Li Yuan's most trusted confidant, both expressed their support, how could anyone else object? Moreover, Li Shimin's arrangement was indeed feasible. So, everyone spoke up and praised the second master's foresight.
"When the prince's plan and the second prince's strategy are combined, the crisis will be solved and the family will have two sons to rely on. Mr. Tang, I congratulate you from my humble position!" Ma Yuangui finally spoke with an extremely cheerful smile.
"And I, I can help the eldest brother, and I can also help the second brother!"
