The last battle was not commanded by Xu Maogong. Dugu Lin and others understood Xu Maogong's military style. This man often made strange moves when commanding battles, but rarely took risks. In other words, he was simply unwilling to bet on the brothers of the Wagang Army. Otherwise, he was unwilling to take risks with his brothers in the Wagang Army.
, the two sides fought for the second time that day, and he would not shake hands with the county soldiers and make peace despite his superior strength, and then escaped with his group of bandits overnight.
"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 suitable for this person.
Style. Every time the Wagang Army is defeated slightly, every time it is not injured!"
Whether it is the training level of the soldiers, weapons and equipment or the overall number, the Wagang Army and the Sui Dynasty soldiers under Feng Ciming are not on the same level. The soldiers led by Lai Huer traveled all by water in the three conquests of Liao.
It suffered the smallest losses and maintained its strength the most intact. Among the current armies of the Sui Dynasty, it can be regarded as one of the best. Therefore, as long as Feng Ciming's command does not make major mistakes, it is natural that the Wagang Army will be defeated. But the Wagang Army
The biggest difference from other bandits is that they will not retreat thousands of miles. The hard training and the caution of the commander make this team extremely tenacious. From the perspective of a bystander, it is speculated that the old general Feng Ciming saw Wagang.
Because of the tenacity of the army, they had to give up the idea of annihilating them in one fell swoop, and changed their tactics to trapping them. 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 and his hair flew. Following this line of thinking, all the mysteries were completely solved. Li Mi's greatest skill was not to lead troops in battle, but to use force.
It happened. Yang Xuangan's rebellion was almost planned by him, and his shadow was also involved in the Beihai rebellion at the beginning of the year. Now, he went to Wagang Mountain to use the power of the Wagang Army to call on the bandits and use 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 the 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. In the past two years, Xu Maogong has given the Wagang army
Judging from the development strategy set by Gang Junzhi, he will not tolerate bandits running amok at the foot of Wagang Mountain.
The fact that rabbits don't eat grass near their nests is one of the fundamental reasons why Wagang Mountain Zhuang has quietly grown. In order to gain support from 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 never went nearby.
Lingchang, Weicheng, Kuangcheng and other places robbed the people of their lives. Even during Yang Xuangan's rebellion, he knew that the defense of Baima City was empty, but he never thought of attacking this county. This time Feng Ciming surrounded the city with iron walls, and
However, the Wagang Army was able to sneak out of the encirclement quietly from under the eyes of the officers and soldiers, which may have 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, and Wagang's army dealt with it.
The tactics of Qijun soldiers have never been fair. Qin Shubao and others looked at Li Xu, hoping that he could also feel the joy of revenge. However, they saw Xuzi 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 Xutuo cleared his throat and drew everyone's attention from Li Xu's face to his side.
Come. 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.
I just need to change my bad intentions." Deep in his heart, he commented on Li Xu like this.
"This kind of character is not bad. At least being friends with him is much more comfortable than dealing with people like Li Mi all the time who have 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.
, they must have attracted attention not only from the bandits and bandits around them, but also from the officers and soldiers, as well as many "heroes" who were worried about the world being in chaos.
Perhaps, in the new year, all the storms in the world will unfold around Wagang Mountain. It is so close to Dongdu. And the Sui Dynasty, which has been severely weakened, can withstand this storm?
"Troubled times are coming!" Xuzi remembered that Tang Gong Li Yuan had made such a prediction a few years ago. At that time, he was still young and did not understand the meaning. Today, having witnessed countless disasters, he slowly felt the meaning of this sentence.
the pressure involved.
Troubled times are coming. If you and I are helpless, it is best to become stronger before disaster strikes. Only in this way can you and the people you care about live well until the new reincarnation begins.
That day.
"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, and the flames rolled gently,
He swallowed the foreign object that fell into it, black smoke and flames quickly rose up, and then calmness returned.
Ever since he was appointed as the left-resident of Honghua County in times of crisis, the Li family's shogunate has expanded a lot. Currently, more than thirty people are sitting in the hall, waiting for the conclusion that Tang Gong Li Yuan came to after reading the newspaper. Who would have expected it?
But Mr. Tang 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 soft that it was almost inaudible.
"Father, I'm so tired!" Li Shimin thought sadly. This family is supported by his father alone. No matter whether the court stabbed him openly or the hidden arrows shot by some people under his command, he was blocked by his father alone.
And the younger brother Yuan Ji is naughty and mischievous by nature. As for his elder brother Jiancheng? Hum hum. Li Shimin does not deny that he met a good brother who is magnanimous, considerate and kind. But in troubled times, supporting a family requires more than magnanimity.
Generous and considerate and 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
In Hongde County, more than 13,000 people fled in the first ten days of this month. Wang Huairang, the magistrate of Hongde County, asked 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
Call yourself, stand up, and answer loudly.
At present, my father is responsible for the public security of the thirteen counties in Kansai, and the area under his jurisdiction is very large. However, his own government orders are only limited to Honghua County, with heavy responsibilities and little power. Therefore, everyone has to be careful in everything. As the eldest son of the family, he
He also tried his best to help, hoping to make his 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 it.
Then 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 are also affected by heavy snowfall. If Honghua County blindly accepts the refugees, everyone will spread the news to each other and swarm in before the spring.
The number of disaster victims is estimated to be more than 200,000. And the local food reserves are already insufficient, and now we have 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 before the old people like them speak.
.But 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 old tribe of Yan'an thief Liu Jialun has a tendency to resurrect." Changsun Wuji was not convinced.
He raised his voice to find evidence for his argument.
"Things should be prioritized! Besides, a politician should have a benevolent heart! Our Li family has always been supported by the people, and we cannot destroy all our previous achievements just because of one thing!" Ma Yuangui shook his head, with a hint of displeasure in his tone.
Frankly speaking, he felt that what the other party said might not be 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.
With a look on his face, he continued to argue.
Because Li Yuan did not stop the argument between the two aides, 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 gentle strategy and would rather put the crisis forward.
They are not willing to delay, and they are not willing to let the Li family lose its reputation. A small number of people support Changsun Wuji, believing that politicians should know how to give up. When it is impossible to get both, the interests and even lives of some people must be sacrificed to preserve the majority.
.There are also some people who carefully choose not to support any party. In their eyes, the Crown Prince is not very responsible. If they help him, if something goes wrong, they will inevitably end up in the wrong.
Li Yuan listened with great interest for a moment. He liked this bustling atmosphere. Only by listening to both sides can a politician make the right decision. He hoped that through his own actions, he could teach his two sons, especially the crown prince, how to build this place.
a little.
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 just discuss the matter and don't use it as an excuse. Our Li family is not interested in this."
After finishing, he turned his head to Li Jiancheng again and asked in a pleasant tone: "My son, what do you think now after listening to what everyone said?"
"I, what I just considered is indeed too simplistic. But I still advocate giving priority to appeasing the refugees to prevent them from going to a dead end. As for the source of food, the government can provide part of it and let the local big households donate part. Then report it to the court and ask the Ministry of Household Affairs
Allocate part of it. If possible, organize the refugees to work in the fields to help themselves next spring. Once the people have a livelihood, it will be easier to settle down! As for blocking the intersection, it is absolutely not feasible. However, more people can be sent to guide them to prevent the refugees from being overwhelmed.
Gather in the same place!" 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 much more carefully this time than before. But how to provide guidance? How do you ensure that the people will listen to the 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 answered.
"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 was a man who could manage the family, and his tolerance and kindness could ensure the stability of the family. However, in terms of flexibility and decisiveness, Li Yuan believed that the eldest son was far different from the second son. Therefore, after fully affirming Li Jiancheng's point of view, he turned his head again
He asked his second son, Shimin, 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 is seventeen years old this year, tall and straight. When he spoke, his face was full of sunshine, revealing an irresistible affinity. "About how?
To evacuate the refugees, I suggest you 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, and all the applicants' families will have gruel to feed themselves. Every time five thousand people gather,
It will be a village, and local officials from neighboring counties will take them away and resettle them. In this way, many people will be prevented from dying on the road, and people with ulterior motives will not be given the opportunity to take advantage of them!"
"Besides, the imperial court may not allocate food for disaster relief, so we must find a way on our own. I think Mr. Ma's suggestion is good, which is to reduce some of the county soldiers to save food." He looked at Ma Compass, then at Changsun Wuji, and continued.
: "All county soldiers have families in the local area, and they have to go home to farm in spring and autumn, so 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 elite. Outside can
Fight against the Turks and Tuyuhun, and you can deter the mountain bandits and grass bandits! In this way, you can also prevent what Brother Changsun is worried about from happening."
'This plan is incredible!' 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 thought to himself. He happened to see Li Shimin's eyes turning around.
Full of consultation.
"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 second young master's suggestions!" Sun 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 speak out against it? Besides, 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. The family has two sons to rely on. Mr. Tang, I congratulate you from my humble position!" Ma Yuangui finally spoke with a very cheerful smile.
"And I, I can help the eldest brother, and I can also help the second brother!" Li Yuanji, who had been squatting in front of the charcoal pot and playing with fire, jumped up and shouted loudly, unwilling to be left behind.
"Okay, okay, if you brothers work together, you can cut through gold!" Li Yuan happily touched Yuan Ji's head and said with a smile. He looked at Jiancheng, and Li Jiancheng smiled and nodded in promise. He turned his eyes to Shimin, Li Shimin
He also responded with a frank smile. Seeing that his two sons were so considerate, the smile on Li Yuan's face became more and more cheerful. He glanced at Qian Jiulong, Warrior Xun, Liu Hongji and Changsun Wuji, and saw the older generation under his command.
The counselors are steady and resourceful, and the new generation of generals are calm and generous.
The Li family finally accumulated the power to protect themselves before the troubled times came. With this strength, no matter how long the troubled times lasted or how great the coming crisis was, the family's honor and prosperity could be passed down calmly. At this moment, he
He also thought of his grandfather and father's generation. In the previous troubled times that lasted for hundreds of years, the ancestors of the Li family continued the family through disdainful efforts. In the future, this family will still be in the hands of Jiancheng and Shimin.
It will continue with the efforts of all of you here.
