"If Brother Zhongjian were here, what would he do?" After listening to Hou Junji's suggestion, Li Shimin thought instinctively. His long-term admiration or comparison mentality made him always want to become another Li Xu, but
In fact, this is absolutely impossible. Li Xu does not have such a large family behind him. This is his misfortune. From another perspective, it is also his luck.
"Zhong Jian's temperament has lost its integrity!" Li Shimin quickly came to a conclusion in his mind, then turned around and pulled out a huge parchment scroll from the desk. The experience he learned in Huaiyuan Town made him first think about it wherever he went.
What we do is to understand the topography and landforms within the surrounding three hundred miles. Collect various maps from the private sector and the government, compare them with each other, and then find local people to verify them. If possible, send capable personnel to inspect them.
Understand the specific location of each village and the specific direction of each river. "They may save your life at critical moments!" The lessons left by the First Battle of Liaodong always reminded Li Shimin of the importance of geography to a general, although at that time
He was still young, and what he remembered most about that battle, apart from the fire on the bridge, was the rumored pagoda made of human heads.
The warrior Xun helped by piecing together several sheepskin maps. On the yellowed sheepskin, the situation of the thirteen counties of Guanyou was burned with a soldering iron. On the map, the river across China turned hundreds of miles to the southwest.
It turned from west to north, and then made another turn near Yongfeng in the northeast, turning from north to east. The third turn was near Yuguan, and the fourth turn was far away at the foot of Tongguan. Silver hooks and iron lines swept across thousands of miles.
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This huge "ji" shape passes through the most fertile land in the world. Most of the brothers in the New Army come from the area to the north of this "ji", and a small number of them come from Huining County in the southwest. This is true
It was not because the Hu tribes in Huining County were polite to the Han people. In fact, Hosana Khan in Huining County was the most ruthless and vicious among the Hu tribes. However, out of family interests, Li Shimin sent his recruited troops to
The location is Mingsha, north of Huining County. People escaping from Huining County usually do not pass through here, but flee directly eastward into Pingliang and Honghua counties. From Huining County, they came to the Mingsha area
Those who survived were those who had been cut off by nomadic tribes on their way south. In order to survive, they had no choice but to brave the wind and snow all the way north in the cold winter. Most of them died on the way, and only a few of them had extremely vitality.
Only the strong ones survived and reached the two small cities of Mingsha and Feng'an on the banks of the Yellow River, which were still controlled by the Han.
"Where do you think our army should start best?" Li Shimin stared at the map for a while and asked in a low voice. At this moment, apart from him, there were only two people in the tent, Warrior Yu and Hou Junji. So Warrior Yu stabbed him with his finger.
He poked Hou Junji, indicating that he would answer the coach's questions.
"General, no, I suggest you attack *lan first!" Hou Junji moved forward, squatted down, and with trembling fingers, he pointed at a small village called Ulan on the east bank of the Yellow River. It was in Hui.
In the village at the junction of Ning County and Wuwei County, the people who originally lived here were Han people. Before winter, Hosana Khan had just "turned" the village into his own pasture.
"What?" Warrior Xun was startled. He didn't expect Hou Junji to be so reckless. He brought this person into the account to offer advice to the second young master because warrior Xun didn't want to swallow up other people's achievements. However, offering advice and inciting the second young master to lead the troops
Going on an adventure are two completely different concepts. The purpose of the former is to solve the urgent need of the second young master, but the purpose of the latter is to avenge private revenge.
"This move is absolutely unacceptable. I believe that our brothers have never been on the battlefield. If we want to fight, we should start with a few small tribes at the foot of Helan Mountain!" For the sake of the team's and his own safety, the warrior Xun suggested loudly.
"The Yellow River has not yet thawed. If we cross the ice and cross it, we can walk back and forth in three days!"
He said it was a very safe plan. Helan Mountain is two hundred miles northwest of here. The land from the foot of the mountain to the bank of the Yellow River has always been famous for its fertile water and grass. There are many tribes living there, and they do not belong to each other.
With the current number and combat effectiveness of the new army, it is just right to use them for training.
Hou Junji suddenly blushed again, moved a few steps to the side, and squatted down on the side. The official position of the warrior Xun was much higher than him. When the captain was giving advice to the general, he, a young man who had just arrived,
The little guard is really not qualified to interrupt.
"Get up, stand up straight and talk to the second young master!" Seeing Hou Junji's timid appearance, Warrior Xun felt even more regretful. If he had known that this man was a piece of mud who couldn't hold up a wall, he wouldn't have done it.
Bring this person to the Second Young Master. Now, the rash idea has been made and the person has been lost. If Changsun Wuji and that guy take advantage of it again, everyone will not have an easy life in the future!
However, Li Shimin did not feel that Hou Junji's image was dirty at all. The guard in front of him had some real abilities, but his temperament was a bit poor. But it was no wonder for him. Anyone who has been half-starved to death usually does not have a tall image.
"Shi Xun, don't scare the warrior!" Li Shimin waved his hand to signal the warrior Xun not to be too impulsive. Then he took a few steps forward, bowed and took Hou Junji's arm, "Strong warrior, stand up and speak, the martial arts school
Wei's considerations are reasonable. But since you gave me the idea to go to Lan, you must not be just to avenge yourself!"
"I, I, subordinate!" Hou Junji stood up following the force coming from his arm, and was a little incoherent for a moment. He had read books and practiced martial arts. His family escaped chaos during the Sui and Zhou Dynasties and moved to Huining.
, was considered a wealthy family in the local area. However, in the face of the sudden disaster, the family was as insignificant as his personal strength. Almost in an instant, he lost everything that belonged to him. The books he had read and the martial arts skills he had.
It can only protect him from dying under the hoofs of the barbarians for the time being, but it cannot allow him to protect the most precious thing in his life.
In desperation, he surrendered to the Li family. For several months, he had been trained with other refugees. He was as humble as an ant. But today, the savior of these ants personally pulled him to stand up straight and affectionately kissed him.
Call him a strong man.
"A man who can't even protect his own home is not worthy of being called a warrior!" Hou Junji thought sadly in his heart. At the same time, he tried hard to raise his head. The man in front of him, who was dressed luxuriously but had an amiable demeanor, began to change a little bit.
Awakening his former dreams, Hou Junji doesn't like to disappoint those who appreciate him, nor does he want to let himself down.
"Don't worry, Shitong, ask someone to make a pot of milk tea, and the three of us will drink and chat!" Li Shimin took Hou Junji's hand cordially, brought him to a chair, and arranged for him to sit down. Then
He turned to the warrior Yu and ordered.
"Yes!" Warrior Yu agreed with one word, turned around and walked out of the tent. In a moment, two soldiers carried a huge copper pot and hung it on the charcoal basin in the center of the tent. The fragrance of fresh milk
The smell of tea bricks and coarse gravel spread throughout the house immediately. This is the most common smell in the grassland area. From east to west, throughout the northern frontiers of the Sui Dynasty, both Hu people and Han people cooked it this way.
Hou Junji felt that the fragrance of milk tea was intoxicating, like mellow wine, which made people's hearts feel warm. Growing up, no one in the government had ever valued him so much. Even when he went to the county to take the exam, the men in the government also looked at him.
In exchange for more than ten thousand gifts, he asked for his name. However, the boss sitting opposite him treated him as an equal when he was in despair, not caring at all about the difference in status between the two parties.
"A strong man has read books?" Li Shimin picked up the milk tea in front of him and gently raised it to the tip of his nose and between his eyebrows.
"I started studying when I was six years old, but I didn't achieve anything!" Hou Junji suppressed the excitement in his heart, raised the milk tea that Li Shimin's soldiers poured for him, returned it with an eyebrow, and answered.
"Have you ever learned martial arts?" Li Shimin smiled politely and asked again. The huge map was placed at the feet of the two of them, but he seemed to have lost all interest in how to lead troops to fight, and all his thoughts were focused on the strong men on the opposite side.
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"I started practicing martial arts when I was eight years old, but I haven't fought against many people!" Hou Junji put down his tea bowl and replied seriously.
"Second Young Master actually admires this person?" Warrior Xun was secretly puzzled. Except for the moment when he heard Hou Junji's advice, at other times he looked at the thin, reserved young man sitting opposite Li Shimin.
Not a good impression at all. This person is cruel, courageous, and eager to show off. He is definitely not suitable for deep friendship.
While he was secretly making comments in his mind, he heard Li Shimin ask again: "Looking at the appearance of a strong man, he is not yet twenty years old, right? Are you used to living in our army?"
"Reporting to the Second Young Master, you are nineteen this year! You are lucky enough to survive in troubled times. How can you be more picky!"
"Did your family members also die at the hands of Zhu Hu in Sai Shang?" Li Shimin put down his tea bowl and asked.
"There are forty-three members of the Hou family, but Junji is the only one who made it to Mingsha alive!" Hou Junji lowered his head and answered in an extremely sad and angry tone. It was a nightmare that he never wanted to recall, but he always remembered it in his mind.
He woke up from a deep sleep. As long as he lives in this life, he will never forget who caused this murder. As long as he lives, he will definitely find ways to make the perpetrators pay the price.
But not now, now, he must seize every opportunity to give himself power.
"In my lifetime, I hope to see you come back with dignity and dignity to avenge this vengeance!" Li Shimin said in a voice very different from his own age, which sounded like a promise and comfort.
"I am willing to run under the young master's tent to fulfill my wish!" Hou Junji put down his tea bowl, stood up, and stood in awe with his hands clasped in his hands. He was just nineteen years old this year, and the first eighteen years of his life were wasted. He was confused and had no goals. But
From today on, his life will no longer be wasted.
Li Shimin did not return the greeting, but sat upright. The person opposite had a good family background. From the way he drank tea and talked, it could be seen that he was well-trained. If he hadn't been surrounded by other people's nonsense, this person might not be able to
He was exiled to his subordinates. Since none of the counselors and generals of the Li Mansion were willing to serve him, he went to pick them with his own hands. I believe that the ones he picked out in the end may not be worse than those under his brother's command.
After receiving the full salute from the other party, Li Shimin stood up and returned a half bow. Then he smiled and took Hou Junji's hand, and walked side by side to the map with him. He squatted down and pressed his fingers on the side of Wulan Village.
He asked loudly: "Why should our army start the first battle from here? Li is not talented. Wang Junji teaches me?"
"Yes, I will tell you everything!" Hou Junji knelt down unceremoniously and pointed at Jiang Shan. In an instant, he seemed to be a different person, and his whole body was full of pride.
That night, a group of black cavalry quietly walked out of the barracks and caused countless bloody storms on the fortress. (To be continued)
