Kingdom of Heaven and Han

Chapter 578
In the next two days, the staff of the staff office will discuss the details of the battle plan with the commanders and staff.The general procedure is that Li Yanxian, Shao Ling, and Niu Gao lead the subordinates to determine the battle plan for this route.Then each commander and staff officer respectively determined the plan of the regiment and settled down one by one.After it is settled, the combat missions of each regiment are determined according to the combat plan, and then a combat order is formed.

This has never been done before.Even those who participated in Wang Xiaohun's army in Xiangyang have learned these things, but have not really experienced them.

According to the Chinese tradition, before the battle, the commander-in-chief raises his account, and the battle order is determined in the commander's account.Some orders even require military orders to ensure their execution.After receiving the military order, the commanding officer returned to his own department, and the trusted officials and small school assigned orders to each department, and then there were no more.

This time Wang Xiaolie prepared for the battle in the west of Beijing. The staff office first drew up a battle plan, and then discussed it with the regiments.According to the results of the discussion, the operational plan was revised to form an official version.Afterwards, according to the combat plan, a military order was drawn up, and each regiment acted in accordance with the military order.

The organizational ability of the army is reflected in these military orders one by one.If the military orders are reasonable, it is easy for the subordinates to execute them, the battle will be smooth, and the various ministries will cooperate effectively.Military orders are unreasonable and often cannot be implemented, and it is difficult for various ministries to form cooperation.

The old problem of the army of the Song Dynasty was that it was disorganized, and military orders were often ignored.In a war, it is often the commander who leads the people to the front line, while most of the army sits on the sidelines, not knowing what to do.Often the commander died or was taken prisoner, and the rest of the army that did not participate in the battle scattered.When encountering troops with a large number of cavalry like the Jin Army and the Liao Army, they chased after death and chased north, and they were defeated very uselessly.

It was precisely in response to the old problem of chaotic command of the Song Army that Wang Xiaolie made great efforts to rebuild the command system.There is a plan before the war, there are military orders when the war is in progress, and there is a summary after the war. This is Wang Xiaolie's request.Fighting a battle has the experience of a battle, slowly accumulating, and the army will become stronger and stronger.

The control and staff of the meeting are obviously busier than the previous few days.Except for the time for eating, I was either listening to lectures, discussing, or recording, and there was almost no idle time.For many people, this is the first time they have come across such a detailed battle plan.

Most of Wang Xiaohun's time was spent looking at the map and calculating the progress of the war.Sometimes I would ask the commander or staff to come over and ask about the specific situation of the troops.The busiest one was Wang Ruohai, leading his staff staff, not only had to explain the war plan to the various commanders and staff officers, but also constantly revised it based on opinions.

This afternoon, Wang Xiaolie was studying the situation in the official hall.The soldiers came to report, saying that it was Dong who asked to see him first.

Wang Xiaolie hurriedly stood up and said, "Oh, it's best if you come. Let him wait in the next living room, and I'll go see him right away."

After entering Luoyang, Wang Xiaolie sent Yuan Gai to see Dong Xian.It's just that he was busy with work, and it took many days before Yuan Gai arrived in Shou'an.After another five or six days, a large number of generals gathered in Luoyang City, and it became very lively, Dong Xian came to see him.

Entering the living room, Dong Xian hastily saluted.Said: "I have seen Jieshuai."

Wang Xiaolie said: "You're welcome. Sit, sit, let's sit and talk."

Dong sat down first, and the soldiers served tea.Wang Xiaolie invited tea, and said: "I have been in Luoyang for more than a month, and everything is busy. Originally, I ordered Yuan Ji to see you as soon as I entered Luoyang, but I waited for so long. You are in Shoushou, everything is fine ?”

Dong Xiandao: "Thanks to Jieshuai's concern, everything is fine. Jieshuai wiped out Meng Bangxiong and occupied Henan Mansion. I should have come to see him. It's just due to personal reasons that it has been delayed until now. Don't blame Jieshuai."

Wang Xiaolie smiled and said: "Is it just for personal future? This is normal. When I passed through Luoyang and went south a few years ago, you occupied several counties and were a big shot in Henan Prefecture. Now that I bring troops back, your heart How can there be no doubts? It doesn't matter if you have doubts, as long as you explain clearly."

Dong Xiandao: "Jie Shuai is magnanimous and generous, very inferior to others."

Wang Xiaolie said: "I don't like to say some rude words, so don't worry about it. Now that I occupy Henan Mansion, in principle, I don't allow my subordinates to have a self-contained general. In Henan Mansion, you are one, There is also Zhai Cong. Zhai Zhenfu has gone, and Zhai Cong is more talkative. He is willing to select troops and retrain them to be incorporated into various armies. He himself will enter the military academy and come out to lead troops after he has completed his studies. You have been in Luoshui Valley The four counties are used to being free, and there is nothing to worry about. Yuan Ji should have explained it clearly to you, what are your plans?"

Dong Xian hesitated.He said: "I have led soldiers for several years, and I feel that there is nothing suitable for me other than leading soldiers. However, if I enter the military academy, I have to learn to lead soldiers after I have completed my studies. If there is an accident in the military academy, wouldn't it be—— "

After speaking, hesitation appeared on his face.

Wang Xiaolie said: "As long as the aptitude is normal, you can learn it in the military academy after fighting for many years. For so many years, no one who led the army before entered the military academy had an accident and failed to learn it. The reason why I entered the military academy because my army is different from other armies, and it is not easy to integrate into it without studying. The main purpose of entering the military academy is to learn some knowledge that I have not learned before, not to get stuck with anyone.”

Dong Xiandao: "I mean, in case of an accident, will I not be able to lead the army? Or even just be an ordinary person?"

Wang Xiaolie sighed and said, "General, how can you think that way? When I let you enter the military academy, I never wanted to get stuck with anyone, but to let you learn useful knowledge as soon as possible. Not only are you going to enter the military academy now, In the future, leading troops will still have to enter the military academy to study at intervals. My army is like this. Soldiers must enter the recruit company, and officers must enter the military academy. Only after training and studying can they be truly incorporated into the army. The army must Regularization and uniform systems are inevitable. To tell the truth, not only the generals below, but also me, Li Dutong, and Wang Shenyi have also entered the military academy. It’s just that we have to arrange time to learn knowledge, isn’t it? Enter as a cadet. It is really difficult to learn a lot of knowledge in the military without entering the military academy."

Dong Xian didn't speak, just rubbed his hands there, looking very embarrassed.

Wang Xiaolie knew that Dong Xian was afraid that after entering the military academy, he would be intentionally made things difficult for him, thus losing the opportunity to lead troops.He can only lead soldiers, what else can he do if he doesn't lead soldiers?With Dong Xian's current status, Wang Xiaolie did not arrange a high-ranking position, but let him study in a military academy, which made him very unhappy.

After taking a sip of tea, Wang Xiaolie said solemnly: "General, let me tell the truth. In my army, it is different from the previous army. If you don't enter the military academy, you will not be able to learn a lot of knowledge, and it is difficult to understand the characteristics of this army. What are the characteristics. Even if you are given a job, without this knowledge, it will be difficult for you to continue. If you continue to do so, you will have no future in the future. You are in your 20s, is that the case?"

Seeing that Dong Xian didn't speak, Wang Xiaolie continued: "If you really don't want to, I can also arrange an official position for you. In the government, there are always some official positions that pay well, but the requirements for officials are not high. It's just that I think , it's a pity to be such an official at your age."

Dong Xian closed his eyes, and after a while he said: "I raised troops when I was young, and everything I do now is done by myself. To be honest, I don't like to entrust my fate to other people's hands. If I lead troops, the battlefield will be destroyed." I have nothing to say about the merits of fighting with a knife and a gun. But when I entered the military academy, others have the final say. How can I accept it? But if I am an individual officer, I will never lead soldiers again, and I feel unwilling."

Wang Xiaolie thought for a while and said: "If this is the case, do you think it will work? You go to the military academy to study for three months first, and see if you are used to it. If you are really not used to it, then you can arrange for individual officers. Leading soldiers. You can do other things without leading soldiers, the same is to serve the country. If you are really not used to staying with me, I can send you to work. Whether you are an official or lead soldiers, it is up to the court to decide."

Dong Xiandao: "Jie Shuai has restored Xijing, so I will naturally work under Jie Shuai, why should I go there? Well, I will enter the military academy for three months, and I hope I can adapt there. Let me continue to lead the army!"

Wang Xiaolie said with a smile: "It is said that thousands of soldiers are easy to get, but one general is hard to find. After you have learned it, you will naturally continue to lead troops."

Dong Xian loves money, and has a somewhat awkward temper, and some are suspicious.That's not the case, and it's impossible to be awkward with Zhai Xing for so many years.Dong Xian is not stupid, he can see that he has a bright future under Wang Xiaolie, how can he do it?It just made him give up his soldiers and study in a military academy, which made him extremely uncomfortable.After talking with Yuan Gai, Dong Xian knew that going to the military academy was inevitable, and talking to Wang Xiaolie was just a fluke.

To these princes of one side, Wang Xiaolie was extra polite.As long as it does not violate the principle, I am willing to give them some preferential treatment.Only by showing kindness to others can we reap the kindness of others.Wang Xiaolie wants to expand his influence, and he will meet many people like Dong Xian in the future.Treating Dong Xian and Zhai Cong kindly is a role model for others.When other forces are merged, the resistance will be small.With the occupation of Henan Mansion, Wang Xiaolie was about to start to explore the Central Plains.

(End of this chapter)