Zhao Xi did intend to abandon the old tradition of civil servants taking the lead in war, but he also knew that it was not yet time.
If he really insists on this at this time, it will definitely cause discord between the emperor and his ministers...
Who said that civil and military affairs are different? What Zhao Xi should do is to use a specific system to properly connect civil and military affairs, so that the court will gradually ignore the difference between civil and military affairs.
As for this time, I guess I have to follow the old rules.
Of course, Zhao Xi would not let the political hall decide the coach at will, which would ultimately ruin his hard-working plan.
At this stage, civil servants can participate in strategy, while military generals can be responsible for tactics. Perhaps this division of labor is the most appropriate at this stage.
Zhao Xi was originally very shameless towards some of the actions of his ancestors, but now he seems to have some inclination... that is, he formulated the battle plan in the court.
Zhao Xi understands that he must clearly understand strategy and tactics, and extend this point of view, so that the division of labor between civil and military forces can be clear in war.
"Can you recommend a few more people? The imperial court can set certain topics based on this strategic goal and select the best ones."
Sure enough, after confirming the dispatch of troops, Zhengshitang first decided on the coach.
Is this telling me their attitude? Whatever, I haven't changed my mind about the difference between civil and military affairs at this time.
Of course, it is impossible to agree so casually.
"Choice of merit?"
"Yes, the imperial court has determined the strategic goals, including preparing to send those soldiers and generals, so that the ministers who intend to lead the campaign can conduct war rehearsals on the sand table."
"The Zhengshitang will use sand table deductions to evaluate who is more suitable as the head coach from various aspects such as battle damage and enemy annihilation."
Although several people in the Political Affairs Hall have some doubts about what Zhao Xi said, they have to admit that this method is very good. It is just like a scientific examination, but this kind of assessment is more targeted.
The smooth flow of rail lines provides very convenient travel, and also allows courtiers to return to the court to report their duties and save time when taking office.
This time, regarding the selection of the head coach of the Southern Expedition, some border ministers were able to participate because of the convenient track.
"Relax your mind and put aside the taboo of having a messy mind. Truly treat yourself as the Gao family and conduct deductions. Only in this way can you judge all the Gao family's tactics as much as possible."
It turns out that Zhao Xi deliberately asked all four commanders of the escort battalion to participate in this war, which can be regarded as a review that he has witnessed over the years.
Therefore, he assigned the four commanders of the escort battalion to serve as the enemy for this assessment of the commander's war game.
Whether it is the Gao family or Annan, there is no practice of civil servants being the commanders. Therefore, the use of military commanders for assessment has also been recognized by the Political Affairs Hall.
From the court's point of view, warriors are warriors, and there is no way to dispatch troops and generals.
It's not a deliberate attempt to slap someone in the face, but it would be a good idea to use this opportunity to give the courtiers a sign of change.
Zhao Xi couldn't explain this clearly to Cao Lin and others, but he could remind them to let go.
In this deduction and confrontation, it turned out that Mr. Lu, the instructor of the guard camp, also participated, and he was also a candidate for the commander-in-chief.
"Surrounding the Gao family's team that is besieging the mining city, we should cooperate with the guards of the mining city inside and outside to attack the team that is besieging the mining city..."
From this opening chapter, it can be understood that he did not care about the casualties of the soldiers at all, nor did he fully consider the terrain in Dongchuan, but just issued orders arbitrarily.
As for the failure to complete or win the battle, it is the general's fault... This is the basic thinking of civil servants as commanders.
Some people nodded, which meant that the civil servants agreed with this approach.
Cao Lin and the others didn't say much... This situation was not suitable for fighting with words.
They took the flag symbolizing the team and planted it directly on the passage of Chengdu Prefecture Road in Dongchuan. Then they began to mobilize troops from Shanshan Prefecture and formed a large encirclement.
This encirclement is based on the terrain, with heavy troops deployed at important locations...
Obviously, if we really want to attack the Gao family's team besieging the mining city from both inside and outside, it is likely to cause the southern expedition team to fall into a quagmire again.
Logistics transportation channels were cut off, and the number of imperial troops concentrated around the mining city increased, resulting in an increase in the mining city's supply burden... Even if the Gao family's troops besieging the mining city were wiped out, they would not be able to change the situation of being besieged again.
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The battle is still being played out, but Zhao Xi has already seen the results. The faces of the political ministers are getting more and more ugly.
Everyone could see clearly that this was a refueling tactic, which was surprisingly similar to the previous dynasty that fell into Nanzhao... and everyone had doubts about whether it was time to send troops.
There is no need to judge. The civil servant who first commanded the battle was defeated, and he himself felt scared.
The special terrain, the Dali soldiers who are good at mountain warfare, wheel cannons and chariots are restricted from use... The final result will only put the country into trouble, let alone capture Dali. I am afraid that the country will not be able to rescue the besieged people.
The team had to abandon the mining city and even give up greater benefits.
"The mining city has been able to support for so long, which means it can continue to support it. Leaving the mining city behind, the army marched straight into the city..."
But Cao Lin and others still didn't say much, once again planted the flag in the logistics channel, and then directly mobilized troops from Shanshan Mansion to march towards Me City...
Compared with the Gao family, the troops that Guochao had to march south were limited. This kind of encirclement and counter-encirclement combat method was impossible to carry out the offensive and defensive warfare that Guochao was accustomed to in Dali's terrain with high mountains and dense forests.
The solidification of their thinking prevented them from considering this war from a strategic level.
...Three or four people in a row tried several times, but due to their fixed thinking and unfamiliarity with the new armament, Cao Lin and the others were defeated.
"In this battle, Guangnan takes the lead, and Dali takes the rear. Send troops to the west of Guangnan, ignore Taiping Village, enter Annan from Temo Road, capture Gaobang, and frighten Langsong's Annan army."
"At this time, the army of the state and the dynasty sent troops in Taipingzhai, cooperating with the troops of Gao State, and unanimously went south... to repel the Annan army that disturbed the border."
Gao wouldn't move when he hit Annan. It wasn't that he didn't want to move, it was just that he couldn't care.
The strategic goal is Dali, to defeat Annan...
"Destroying Annan can first prevent Annan from taking the opportunity to cause chaos after the imperial dynasty enters Dali. At the same time, defeating Annan's team can enter Dali from Guangnan, creating a situation where the Gao family ignores each other."
"The troops entering Dali from Chengdu Prefecture ignored the mining city and pretended to attack Shanshan. The troops entering Guangnan marched at high speed and set up an ambush between Shanshan and Meicheng..."
"At the same time, Mining City broke out and wanted to advance to Shanshan Prefecture. The team attacking Shanshan turned back halfway, detoured back to Dongchuan, and followed the Gao's army that was chasing the mining town."
"At this time, the Gao family's army that is besieging the mining city can be surrounded. This kind of encirclement is not a position set by the Gao family. Logistics and supplies will not be smooth for both sides, and our military supply advantage can be brought into play.
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"This battle can connect the area from Dongchuan to Shanshan into one area, which is controlled by the country's southern expedition. Based on this, three armies will be formed from the north, east, and south to march towards the city..."
Lu Gongzhu explained while placing a flag on the sand table...
Cao Lin and others were really exhausted at this time. Even if they had enough soldiers, it would be difficult to maintain them due to their superior military equipment.
Lu Gongzhu's understanding and familiarity with new armaments is truly unmatched by other civil servants.