Although Fang Yize was usually a bit dandy, he was not uneducated and had a smart personality. He knew a lot about family affairs. Occasionally, he would be ordered to do some affairs by Princess Gaoyang or Wu Meiniang, and his performance was very good.
Now I heard that the second brother I admired and respected the most actually said that I was going to Japan to manage a base as a last resort in the future, and I was shocked...
Although Fang Jun explained that this was just a precautionary measure and might not be used in practice, he did not dare to slack off at all. He nodded heavily and said: "Second brother, don't worry. Although I am naughty, I am not ignorant. I can still distinguish priorities."
It's clear. Since the second brother trusts the younger brother, the younger brother will naturally have no objection. I have always been under the protection of my father and brother since I was a child. I just want to play and play without seeking to make progress. But after all, I am a member of the family and I should take responsibility.
Keep moving forward."
Fang Jun was greatly relieved.
A good man never has to be ridiculous or naughty. As long as he can shoulder the heavy burden at the critical moment, he is worthy of his seven-foot body.
In fact, a family like the Fang family does have the basis for the second son of the family to indulge a little. As long as there is an opportunity and conditions, who is not willing to live a life as he pleases?
It is even more valuable that the prodigal son can never exchange gold for his return.
After a pause, Fang Yi was a little embarrassed and hesitated: "It's just... what about the Zhang family's marriage?"
Fang Jun glanced at him, lowered his face, and said slowly: "Brother Wei and the Duke of Song personally came to ask for marriage and promised extremely generous benefits. The Zhang family would definitely not refuse. After the New Year, the Zhang family sent a reply.
Just take some time to bring the daughter of the Zhang family into the house. But don't blame your brother for being troublesome. It's okay to take a concubine, but if you neglect your wife because of this, or even do such bastard things as spoiling your concubine and killing your wife, don't blame her then.
I’ll break your legs for my brother.”
Fang Yi was most afraid of this elder brother. He was so frightened that he hurriedly said: "Brother, don't worry. Is my younger brother such a cold-hearted person? He will definitely love his wife and keep the family harmonious. He will not let his father and brother worry about this."
As the saying goes, one who is close to vermillion is red, and one who is close to ink is dark. With an elder brother like Fang Jun in front of him, how could he not learn from it?
There are countless nobles in the city of Chang'an, and it is common to have three wives and four concubines, but which family does not cause disputes among wives and concubines, and constant fighting in the house? But only on my brother's side, the head wife is an extremely noble princess of the dynasty.
The concubines each have extraordinary backgrounds and outstanding abilities, but they are able to live in harmony inside and outside. This has long become a strange story in Chang'an City, and countless admirers are envious of them.
With such an elder brother around, Fang Yize, no matter how heartless he is, has learned a few skills in handling the relationship between wives and concubines, and also knows how important family harmony is...
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After noon, Fang Jun changed into a set of clothes, wore a helmet and a sword on his waist, and led a group of soldiers on horseback through the city. He left the city from Jinguang Gate and went straight to the Youtunwei camp in the north of Xuanwu Gate.
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The sky was covered with clouds and the cold wind was howling. All the snow on the camp grounds had been cleared away and piled up in the open space around it. Groups of soldiers were braving the cold wind to practice. The shouts of killing shook the surrounding areas, and morale was high.
Gao Kan welcomed Fang Jun into the Chinese army tent. When he saw Fang Jun taking off his helmet and throwing it on the table aside, his first words when he sat down were: "We will formulate an emergency training plan and start training the entire army after the year."
, Arrays, assassinations, marches, firearms, etc. must be taken into consideration, and the amount of training must be at least doubled to ensure that no matter when you go into battle, you can show the best morale, fight when you are ready, and win the battle."
Gao Kan walked over and put the helmet plates in place. Wen Yan was stunned for a moment, and then said excitedly: "We also want to go on an expedition with His Majesty?"
Fang Jun glared at him angrily: "What are you thinking! Do you think we didn't get enough military merit in the Mobei battle? If we continue to follow His Majesty in the Eastern Expedition, believe it or not, those nobles will pounce on us and bite us to death!
"
Both the government and the public have already regarded the Eastern Expedition as the last large-scale war in the next twenty years. Other than that, it is difficult for any decent war to break out.
For me, this is an opportunity that I absolutely cannot give up.
But after all, Goguryeo's power was limited. According to everyone's optimistic assessment, the empire mobilized no less than 500,000 troops for this Eastern Expedition, and they were equipped with new types of firearms. Their combat power was enough to crush the Goguryeo army. At most, it would not take more than six soldiers.
The battle will be over in seven months.
If the war goes smoothly, or even if it is pushed through with overwhelming force, many armies will never get a serious chance to go into battle.
As a result, the enthusiasm for war is naturally high. Who doesn't want to gain military merit in a war that must be won? As the main force in destroying Xue Yantuo, Youtunwei has experienced a huge distribution of military merit from top to bottom. Many middle-level officers even
If you advance a few levels, you will be envied by all the armies. If you get involved in the Eastern Expedition, you will simply be stealing food from others.
You are already full, but you still have to snatch food from the mouth of Pao Ze who is waiting for food. Who can bear it?
Therefore, Youtunwei could only be stationed in the capital and had no chance of embarking on the battlefield of the Eastern Expedition.
Seeing that Gao Kan was obviously disappointed, Fang Jun warned: "Don't think that you can gain merit only by setting foot on the battlefield in Liaodong. Your Majesty will lead the expedition in person and leave the prince to supervise the country. The safety of the important places in the capital is equally important. When the army marches eastward, the entire
The troops in Guanzhong will definitely be empty, and there is no guarantee that no one will take desperate risks. As long as the capital is safe and His Majesty has no worries, this is also a great achievement, and it may not be less than the merits gained by going to Liaodong."
"Here!"
Gao Kan quickly agreed. He most admired his commander-in-chief's guess and calculation of the situation. Wen Yan couldn't help but rub his palms and said excitedly: "What does the commander-in-chief mean, someone will have a disobedient heart?"
"Fart! Can you say these words casually? As soldiers, we should protect our country and fulfill our duties. If we go to the battlefield, we will naturally move forward bravely. If we stay behind to defend the capital, we should do our best with enthusiasm!"
"If you finally realize your mistake, please ask the commander to punish you!"
"Concentrate on training your soldiers and stop thinking about what you have and don't have. That's something you can worry about, right?"
After scolding, Fang Jun stood up and came to the window. He looked at the increasingly gloomy sky outside the window. He looked across the school grounds and saw the tall watchtower of Zuo Tunwei in the distance. He said to Gao Kan: "If you are with Zuo Tunwei at this moment,
In a real fight with real swords and guns, what are our chances of winning?"
Gao Kan thought for a while and said firmly: "At least 70%! Of course, this is just a safe statement. If we really fight to the death, if the general dares to issue a military order in front of the commander, we will definitely win!"
Fang Jun nodded. He naturally had strong confidence in this powerful team that he had put countless efforts into, but he could not stop there.
"How long will it take to completely defeat it?"
"If it's just a defeat and a sudden attack, one hour is enough." Gao Kan said proudly.
Fang Jun's eyes moved to the towering Xuanwu Gate Tower in the south. He made some calculations in his mind, shook his head and said, "It takes too long. Can it be done in half an hour?"
Gao Kan looked confused and said hesitantly: "This... I'm not completely sure."
I thought that although the Zuotun Guards were not as powerful as our elites, they were still the main force among the Bei Ya Forbidden Army. They would be defeated in half an hour. Do you really think that they were just freeloaders?
Moreover, in a real confrontation, the battle situation changes rapidly. The two armies have a total of nearly 60,000 to 70,000 people. The resulting situation is completely uncontrollable. Who can say how long it will take to win the civil war?
Fang Jun looked deeply at the Xuanwu Gate Tower under the clouds in the distance, and said solemnly: "In the subsequent training plan, the Zuotun Guard has been used as the imaginary enemy to ensure that it will be defeated in the shortest possible time and completely lose its combat effectiveness.
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Gao Kan thought to himself that even if you have always been at odds with Chai Lingwu, the general of Zuotunwei, there is no need to treat him as an imaginary enemy so arrogantly, right?
But when he raised his head and looked in the direction of Fang Jun's gaze, his heart suddenly jumped and he said in a voiceless voice: "Commander..."
As the main force of the Beiya Imperial Guards, the left and right guards were always stationed to the north of Xuanwu Gate. There was also a "Hundred Cavalry Division" station in the middle, which jointly guarded Xuanwu Gate, the key to the north gate of the palace.
If the Right Guards can quickly defeat the Left Guards, they will be able to completely control the important place of Xuanwumen. As for the "Hundred Cavalry Division", although they are all the elites among the elites, each one is worth ten, but it is difficult to use their elite troops in the battle formation.
The advantage was almost negligible under the all-out attack from the Right Guards.
And now the Right Tun Guard actually takes the defeat of the Left Tun Guard as the training goal. Does his commander want to clear out the hostile forces outside the Xuanwu Gate at a certain moment and completely control the key to this palace?
Gao Kan was a descendant of the Bohai Gao family. Even though his family was in a poor state, he was still educated. Naturally, he knew what kind of special strategic position the Xuanwu Sect held.