When it comes to the art of war, Shen Han is just a beginner.
Growing up, I had never even set foot in a military camp.
Shen Han was unsure whether what was written in that gentleman's book was consistent with reality.
But Shen Han could still see that this gentleman among them had profound military attainments just by analyzing and thinking.
At least I can convince myself.
One night passed.
On the second day, Shen Han took the manuscript early and went to the library.
It would be better to return the manuscript earlier.
I looked at the time and saw that it had just arrived.
At this time, there are only two people in Zangshu Pavilion who come here to read books.
Shen Han walked to where he usually sat, and the gentleman from yesterday was already waiting here.
Looking at Shen Han, he is more kind today.
"Why are you here so early? Have you finished reading the manuscript?"
Upon hearing this, Shen Han immediately handed back the manuscript.
"I studied it a lot last night, but the student's knowledge of the art of war is really shallow, and I don't know if I have understood the essence of it."
When the middle-aged gentleman heard what Shen Han said, he didn't take it seriously.
He had already noticed that the young man in front of him had a reserved temperament.
He clearly has good abilities, but he doesn't like to show off.
Maybe he has understood the deep meaning in his handwriting long ago, but he is still so humble.
"Whether you have a thorough understanding or not, let's take a look at this example and see what clues you can draw from it."
As he spoke, the middle-aged man in front of him took out a page of military explanations.
The so-called military interpretation map is somewhat like a marching map filled with plans during a march.
The military diagram that the middle-aged man took out was very large, as big as a table.
The record is from the war between Wei and Qi seven years ago.
The battle map, which lasted eight months, was written in detail.
Things have changed, and every step taken by both sides is clearly marked on the military diagram.
Seeing this, Shen Han had no intention of refusing and immediately sat down to look at the military explanation diagram.
Most people have heard of the war seven years ago.
At that time, the Qi army broke through ten cities in a row and invaded from the border, only two hundred miles away from the capital.
Even the capital of Wei Dynasty was facing crisis.
But this war, according to popular rumors, ended in a heroic manner.
That is Su Jinyu’s eldest brother, Su Hongyi.
He led two hundred elite soldiers, climbed five high mountains, crossed the turbulent river, and made a surprise attack on the capital of Qi.
The three princes of Qi were tied up at the racecourse of the capital and brought all back to Wei.
The three protons stayed in Wei from now on, and the battle between Wei and Qi ended.
When people commented on this battle, they were extremely mocking about Qi's general Zhao Heng.
Not only the people of Wei State ridiculed him, but also the people of Qi State had a very poor opinion of Zhao Heng.
It is said that he was only focused on conquering cities and territories, and did not even know that the country was being attacked by hand-to-hand troops.
Some rumors also said that Qi was bound to win this war.
And it should be a big victory, as long as we push forward one step and stabilize one step.
But Zhao Heng chose to make a surprise attack.
The world also gave him a nickname, General Shanyan.
The intention was to ridicule Zhao Heng, saying that he was very eloquent when it came to marching and fighting.
But when he actually led his troops onto the battlefield, he wasted no time in making mistakes.
Shen Han had actually heard of these things and read them in some classics.
Especially after Magistrate Xu mentioned Su Hongyi to him at that time, Shen Han even looked for relevant information.
But at that time, all I read were comments and paraphrases written by others.
The military illustration in front of you truly restores the reality of the war at that time.
Shen Han looked at it very seriously, starting from the pre-war preparations of both sides and looking at it in detail.
I watched this for almost two hours.
The gentleman sat aside and did not bother Shen Han, just sitting there.
At this moment, Shen Han had entered an ethereal state.
It seemed that what he was looking at was not the military diagram, but the situation during the battle seven years ago.
It wasn't until the end of the day that Shen Han took a deep breath and came back to his senses.
I watched it for three full hours.
Seeing that Shen Han seemed to have finished reading the military explanation diagram, the middle-aged gentleman moved his chair slightly with a smile on his face.
"I read that manuscript last night, and today I look at this military diagram. What do you understand?"
In the battle between Wei and Qi seven years ago, Wei won in the end.
And since then, there has been no war for seven years.
Regarding this battle, the literati and military leaders of the Wei Dynasty have already given countless comments.
The most mainstream opinion is that Qi lost because of the rash advance of the leader, Zhao Heng.
Coupled with the unparalleled bravery of the young general Su Hongyi, the final victory was won.
But in the past three hours, after Shen Han carefully read the military explanation diagram, he had a completely different view of Zhao Heng.
"Sir, what I see may be a little biased."
Before talking, Shen Han clicked.
The meaning of this statement is to express one's own views, which may be different from the mainstream view and slightly inappropriate.
But when the middle-aged gentleman in front of me heard this, he became even more interested.
"It's just a casual chat between the teacher and the student.
There is no need to worry too much about the debate on the art of war."
Shen Han stopped being coy and began to explain his thoughts.
"Sir, when students first look at this military explanation diagram, they may see some omissions, but judging from what they see in it.
General Zhao Heng of Qi State is not as bad as people say."
It is not appropriate to excuse the generals of other countries.
So Shen Han did not continue speaking, but raised his eyes to look at the gentleman in front of him.
When the gentleman heard this, he became even more interested: "Take it and tell me~"
"A battle involving hundreds of thousands or even millions of people is no longer a contest between two armies, but a contest of national power between Wei and Qi.
Many people say that Zhao Heng is greedy for credit and has not made steady progress.
But from the students' perspective, this was a decision Zhao Heng had to make.
Judging from the military analysis map, the supply time interval of Qi State's supply of baggage and food is getting longer and longer.
The reason is probably that it is becoming more and more difficult for Qi State to raise food and grass, and the entire country does not have enough resources to supply this war.
Rather than saying that Zhao Heng was greedy for merit and rashly advancing, it is better to say that the entire Qi State forced him to rashly advance."
After listening to Shen Han's words, the middle-aged man beside him became even more interested.
Without waiting for the gentleman to comment, Shen Han spoke again.
"After reading what you wrote in your manuscript last night, I feel that General Zhao Heng of Qi State has some abilities.
The Qi army invaded and was surrounded by Wei, cutting off its retreat.
Under this dangerous situation, the entire Qi army faced off against the Wei soldiers for a month and a half.
If the general leading the army is weak, the soldiers in the army may have mutinied long ago after being surrounded.
But after being trapped for a month and a half, his army is still at full strength."
When Shen Han said this, the eyes of the middle-aged man beside him were already shining.