Stepping into the Youtunwei camp, Master Sun Ren couldn't help but look around.
Today, the invincible army that the Tang Dynasty relies on to terrify all nations is already in decline. However, the surrounding countries and barbarians have been severely damaged by the Tang Dynasty in recent years, and they are no longer as fierce as they were at their peak.
Therefore, almost every foreign war still ended with the Tang Dynasty winning.
But the decline of the Tang army is an indisputable fact.
Only a few armies still maintain their peak combat power, even standing out from the crowd, and Youtunwei is one of them.
Since Fang Jun was appointed by His Majesty Li Er as the Minister of the Ministry of War and the General of Youtun Guard, and reorganized Youtun Guard through the "recruitment system", this army has exploded with extremely strong combat power. Following Fang Jun's troops out of the White Road, Xue Yantuo was overthrown.
He left the town of Hexi, defeated Tuyuhun, rushed to the Western Regions, and defeated the Great Shi Army. His feats shocked the past and the present, and his achievements were so great that they were praised all over the world.
Sure enough, after entering the camp, what I saw along the way was that all soldiers of two or more must line up in formation. People, horses, and vehicles all drive on the right side, and there is no risk of congestion. After just experiencing a great victory, the morale of the soldiers is high, and the soldiers' backs are straight.
Proud, but there are no random gatherings or loud noises, which shows the strict military discipline. The tents are arranged in an orderly manner, and the camp is clean and spacious, not at all like the chaos that occurs when tens of thousands of people gather in one place in ordinary military camps.
Busy and dirty.
This is the style of a strong army, which ordinary armies cannot learn...
When they arrived outside the Chinese army's tent, the guards came inside and announced, then turned around and invited Sun Renshi to come in.
Master Sun Ren took a deep breath. He was about to face this legendary figure with world-famous military exploits. He was really nervous and excited at the same time...
Calm down your mind and step inside.
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Fang Jun was sitting behind the desk, wearing a brocade robe, and was concentrating on reviewing official documents and military affairs. Master Sun Ren took a secret look and saw that the "No. 1 Prince Consort in the World" had a clear and handsome face, and his slightly dark complexion not only did not fade, but became even brighter.
His hair looks resolute and resolute, his eyebrows are thick and black, flying like knives, and he has a short mustache on his lips, which makes him look a little more mature and steady. His back is straight and straight, and you can feel that he holds an army in his hands just by sitting there.
Thousands of horses and strong soldiers seemed to be taking no time in front of him.
He stepped forward and knelt down on one knee: "Master Sun Ren, the last general Zuo Yi and the captain of the guards, have met the commander-in-chief!"
He did not call him by title, but by military rank. On the one hand, he was in a military camp, and on the other hand, he also vaguely hoped that Fang Jun would care more about his status as the commander of the army, and be a pure soldier instead of weighing the pros and cons.
, the prince who is devoted to his business.
However, Fang Jun did not raise his head and continued to attend to official duties. He simply said calmly: "You are the captain of the Zuo Yi Guards, serving under Yu Wenlong, but you came to this commander. What do you want?"
Sun Renshi knew that it was extremely difficult to impress people like Fang Jun. If he refused to take him in, he would have to cut off his military career and return to his hometown to become a farm servant.
Therefore, he did not hesitate to say anything, and said bluntly: "The last general came here today to give the commander an opportunity to settle the world and create immortal achievements."
Several soldiers in the tent held swords in their hands and looked at Master Sun Ren like idiots.
In today's court, even if we include the founding ministers, how many people's achievements are firmly above Fang Jun's? In front of such a distinguished military commander as Fang Jun, he boasts about "creating an unparalleled history."
"Gong", I don't know if it is because the ignorant are fearless, or because they are too thick-skinned and pretend to be astonishing...
"Ah."
Fang Jun sneered, put down the brush, rubbed his wrist, raised his head, looked directly at Master Sun Ren, looked up and down, and said in a deep voice: "To pretend to be amazing, you are either talented and unwilling to be inferior to others, or you are talking nonsense and being shameless.
Which one are you?"
Master Sun Ren only felt a pressure coming towards him, and subconsciously felt that if he didn't handle it properly, he would most likely be pushed out and beheaded in the next moment...
A prominent person like Fang Jun is most afraid of others making false claims.
After collecting his thoughts, Master Sun Ren did not dare to talk nonsense and said bluntly: "More than 100,000 hedgehogs from the Guanlong rebels gathered around Chang'an, and many private troops from outside the Guan Dynasty came to Guan to help. With such a large number of soldiers and horses, the logistics became a heavy burden.
A big problem. Previously, Changsun Wuji ordered the Guanlong clan to collect grain from the prefectures and counties in Guanzhong, and also asked the clans outside the Guan to transport a large amount of grain into the customs, and stored it all in a warehouse on the bank of the Cao River near the Yushi Altar outside the Jinguang Gate.
.If it can be burned down, the food and fodder of hundreds of thousands of rebels will be difficult to sustain for a month, their hearts will be scattered, their power will collapse, and the East Palace can turn defeat into victory in a matter of seconds."
A soldier next to him yelled: "Fart! Our commander already knew that there is a large amount of grain stored in the warehouse outside Jinguang Gate, but the surrounding area is heavily guarded. It is impossible to break through forcefully, nor can it be attacked by sneak attack."
"Are you too foolish to come up with such a piece of information that everyone knows and just delay the commander's time? You just don't want to die."
"Commander, this guy is obviously a fool. He is teasing us. Just push him out and kill him with a knife!"
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Fang Jun raised his hand to stop the noise of the soldiers. He glanced at Master Sun Ren, who was pretending to be calm, and felt that this was a famous general of his generation and would not be so stupid.
Then he asked: "How to get to the Rain Master's altar?"
Master Sun Ren had already made a plan, otherwise he would not have dared to surrender in such a grand manner in the morning: "Commander Mingjian, the last general is Zuo Yiwei Xiaowei. He has some relationship with the Yuwen family, so he has the badge and seal to enter and leave the camp. Big."
Shuai Ke sent a group of one hundred or ten dead soldiers, led by the last general, to sneak into the camp and set fire to the warehouse, and then took advantage of the chaos to escape."
Fang Jun thought for a while, shook his head and said: "The fire will definitely attract Yu Wenlong's attention. How can he dare to neglect such a big thing? He will definitely send troops to block the surrounding areas and surround the Yushi Altar. It will be very difficult to escape."
Not only is it not easy, it can almost be described as a narrow escape.
Since Caohe Bian's warehouse has stored so much grain, it must be under strict supervision. Even if Master Sun Ren can sneak in and successfully set fire to it, he will not be able to retreat safely.
Sun Renshi looked a little excited and said loudly: "I have always had the ambition to reach the top, but corruption is prevalent in the Guanlong army and the officers are nepotistic. Distant relatives like me, who are distant relatives of the Yuwen family, not only do not receive much care, but even suffer jealousy and hatred because of it.
It is impossible to rely on military merit for promotion. This time I join the commander-in-chief, and I would like to use the Fire Master Altar as my pledge. If I am lucky enough to succeed and survive, I beg the commander-in-chief to take him in. If I die in this battle, my fate will be like this. I can’t blame anyone. Please ask the commander-in-chief to take care of me.
Complete!"
Fang Jun was a little moved.
He had no doubt at all that this was Yu Wenlong's "countermeasure". There were only a hundred or so dead soldiers on the left and right. Even if they were all killed, it would not cause any harm to the Youtun Guards. Therefore, he believed that this was Master Sun Ren's unappreciated talent and his willingness to risk his wealth and life.
Fight for a successful career.
He stood up, walked out from behind the desk and stood in front of Master Sun Ren. He stood with his hands behind his hands and looked down at Master Sun Ren, who was kneeling on one knee: "If everything comes true, what are your requirements?"
Master Sun Ren said: "I have always heard that the commander-in-chief is strict in running the army. In the army, regardless of whether he comes from aristocratic or poor family, he is judged only by military merit. The generals in the end dare not ask for credit, but are willing to serve as a pawn. In the future, they will be promoted based on their military merit. All they want is fairness!"
He has full confidence in his abilities. What he lacks is a fair environment. As long as he can be guaranteed to be rewarded for his merits, he will be satisfied and believe that he will be promoted based on his abilities.
Fang Jun laughed, raised his hand and patted Sun Renshi on the shoulder, and said warmly: "The way to run an army is nothing more than clear rewards and punishments. Since you have devoted yourself to Youtun Guard and can successfully burn down the Yushi altar, how can I be stingy with rewards?
?I promise you here that if this thing succeeds, but you unfortunately die in battle, I promise you a thousand gu pension, your son can study in the academy, and when he becomes an adult, he can join Youtun Guard and become my personal soldier. If this thing succeeds,
If you can come back alive, I will grant you the position of deputy general, and we will discuss the honors later."
Rewards for merit and punishment for demerits are as they should be.
Fang Jun has always been fair and impartial without any favoritism, let alone a talent like Sun Renshi who has left his name in history?
Unexpectedly, Sun Renshi just smiled faintly: "Thank you for your kindness. I can get this promise from your commander. I will die with no regrets! It's just that both of my parents have died, and I haven't gotten married yet. I am alone. This is after my son is allowed to study in the academy."
Can the reward be effective in the future?"
Fang Jun was stunned for a moment, then laughed twice: "Then it depends on your own ability! There is absolutely no incompetent person under my command!"
Then he said to the soldiers on the side: "Command the officers of the lieutenant general or above, no matter where they are at the moment or what they are busy with, to come to the big tent to discuss the matter immediately. Anyone who delays will be dealt with according to the military law!"
"Here!"
After receiving the order, several soldiers immediately turned around and trotted away. They took the horses and flew up, galloping to convey the command.
Fang Jun asked Sun Renshi to stand up and went to the map hanging on the wall with him to introduce the plan to him in detail.