Kingdom of Heaven and Han

Chapter 673
Many of Wang Xiaolie's obsessions were brought from his past life memories.For example, it is necessary to fight a war of annihilation, not to fight a war of defeat; for example, it is necessary to eliminate illiteracy for all, and everyone can read; for example, it is necessary to develop industrialization and not engage in small-scale peasant economy.All kinds.Some of these obsessions are not suitable for the time, some are not suitable for the occasion, and many of them are problematic.Fortunately, if Wang Xiaolie didn't insist, if he couldn't realize it for a while, then let it go.

Garrisoning troops in Shizhou, in Jiang Min's view, is Wang Xiaolie's obsession, and the actual effect will not be very good.In Hedong, Wang Xiaolie just didn't complete the formation of the new army for a while, and now the force is at a disadvantage.When the army is formed, the situation is completely different.What was the use of Jiang Min in Shizhou at that time?

To be honest, Wang Xiaolie is not a born general who is invincible in all battles.It's just that in the military, Wang Xiaolie is good at listening to opinions, summing up experience, looking at the big picture, and making use of the strengths of his subordinates.These advantages are enough for an ordinary general, but not far from an outstanding general.

With more troops under his command, Wang Xiaolie seldom directs operations anymore.Instead, determine the strategy and execute it by your subordinates.During the war, Wang Xiaolie would not intervene in command unless it was particularly urgent.Only with this style can the generals under his command grow rapidly.

Jiang Min has been working under Wang Xiaolie for several years, so he is very clear about Wang Xiaolie's characteristics.Is it useful to have troops stationed in Shizhou?Wang Xiaolie said it was useful, so it was useful.I have different opinions, so I can only hold back.But after arriving in Shizhou, Wang Xiaolie didn't care how to arrange it.

Discussing with others, talking about why the army was stationed in Shizhou, Jiang Min had a headache.Because he himself doesn't know why.Speaking of how to arrange in Shizhou, Jiang Min had an idea, one, two, three, four, logically.

The night gradually deepens, the heat of the day fades away, and the cool breeze rises at night, drinking and eating meat is very pleasant.

Jiang Min said: "We are in Shizhou. The biggest advantage is that the Jin army dare not easily attack south. If we don't occupy Shizhou, the Jin army will be cut off at any time if it goes south. This kind of risk, the current Jin army may not Dare. In two or three years, we can figure out everything about the Jinning Army, Lanzhou, and even Taiyuan Prefecture. There are mountains for hundreds of miles around Shizhou. As long as you are careful enough, you can even occupy some key points in advance .”

Li Songchen said: "Over the years, the Jin army has continued to attack, and I am used to running in the mountains. In fact, as long as I know the terrain, an army of 2000 people can come and go freely in the mountains. As long as the supply of food and grass is available, it is not difficult to run a hundred miles. .”

Jiang Min nodded: "Yes, Xuanfu has always said that the army must have the ability to move and fight in mountainous areas. It's just that Xiangyang and Dengzhou are flat and the army lacks training. Xuanfu is just talking. When we arrived in Shizhou, The army can be adequately trained to adapt to the conditions in the mountains. In the mountains, if the army can run for two to three hundred miles with the food it brings, it will be very scary."

Li Songchen said: "If you want to bring food and grass, you can't wear armor. If you don't wear armor, how do you fight on the battlefield?"

Jiang Mindao: "I've been thinking, we have artillery, do we still need to wear armor? The purpose of armor is mainly to defend against bows and arrows. With artillery, the enemy can't gather a large number of crossbowmen. It seems that there is no need to wear armor. Big problem. After arriving in Shizhou, we will go through experiments to see if we can build a light armor and army. Such an army will be of great use in war!"

Liang Xingdao: "I don't even wear iron armor, let alone carry artillery. Without artillery, how can I only wear light armor?"

Jiang Min nodded: "What you said is also reasonable. Let's think about this matter again and see if there is any way."

Since he had to go to Shizhou, what Jiang Min was thinking these days was what he should do when he arrived in Shizhou.Wang Xiaolie said that Shizhou's army was going to threaten the Jin army's retreat, and Jiang Min could not lead the army to stand there foolishly.But we must prepare in advance, how to threaten the Jin army's retreat.Other than that, what else to do.

Li Songchen said: "It's useless for us to think about this matter. We have to go to Shizhou to know what to do. A place like that is not suitable for a large army to fight. Where can there be tens of thousands of troops stationed? Xuan Fu's arrangement must have a deep meaning .”

Jiang Min said: "That's true. Shizhou is in the mountains, controlling the roads in all directions, unlike Shenshan, which is an idle place. Occupying Shizhou, you can attack from all directions, and it has its own magic effects in special occasions."

Shizhou is of course important.Instead of going to the Taiyuan Valley, but to the Luliang Mountains, almost all directions must pass through Shizhou.It's just that the terrain is limited. Generally, two to three thousand people are stationed in this kind of place, which is quite a lot.Wang Xiaolie sent 3000 troops, which really made people astonished.

Liang Xingdao: "Xuan Fu's magic calculation, why do we have to guess here? The mountainous area in that area is different from ours. It's full of earthy mountains and ravines. I can't figure it out now. I'd better wait until we get there and discuss it in detail."

Jiang Min nodded.After drinking a glass of wine, I looked up at the full moon in the sky.

After I arrived at Shenshan, although I made some contributions, it was unexpected that Wang Xiaolie suddenly expanded his army to [-].At my age, leading so many troops sounds like a joke.But Wang Xiaolie's attitude was very firm, which surprised even himself.

Wang Xiaolie paid so much attention to it, how dare Jiang Min be careless?These days, if I think too much, I may be too careful.

Longde mansion is the governor's mansion, Shangdang County, and the military governor of Zhaode.The name of the party above this place is well known to the Chinese.It is located in the Shangdang Basin in the Taihang Mountains. It is the second southbound node of the East Road outside Jinzhou, and it is also an important place to enter the Hebei Road from the East Road.I don't know how many wars have occurred in history, and how many historical stories have been left behind.On East Road, it is a very important strategic center.

Wang Xiaolie came all the way east from Jinzhou, passed through Fuchengzhai and Zhangzi County, and came to the outside of Shangdang County, where Longde Mansion is located.

Xie Linong and the civil and military officials had already waited outside the city.Seeing Wang Xiaolie coming, he stepped forward to salute and welcome him into the city.

After entering the government office, Wang Xiaolie changed his clothes, went to the residence to rest for a while, and met Li Nong under the big poplar tree in the courtyard of the back office.

He ordered Xie Linong to sit down.Wang Xiaolie said: "Out of Jinzhou, there are mountains all the way. When you arrive at Shangdang, you can see mulberry and hemp everywhere, and there are herds of cattle and sheep. Although your place is located in the mountains, it is still prosperous."

Xie Linongdao: "Shangdang has been famous as a county since ancient times, so it's not a coincidence. Even after the Great War, there are still tens of thousands of families here, with all kinds of businesses. It is also because of the fertile land in this area that there is enough food and grass to supply the army going north. Taiyuan, east to Daming Mansion, south to Zezhou."

Wang Xiaolie nodded: "Yes, this is an unusual place since ancient times. This winter, we will not only prevent the Jin army from going south from Taiyuan, but also prevent the counterfeit Qi from advancing with the Jin army and attacking from the east. Hedong Road Here, it is like a sharp knife, inserted between the Jin army and the puppet Qi."

Wang Ruohai said: "Like a sharp knife, that's why the Jin army is particularly uncomfortable. As long as Jinzhou and Longde Mansion are in our hands, the Jin army will not dare to go south."

Xie Linong said: "During the Jingkang period, Taiyuan was not captured, and the Jin army also surrounded Kaifeng."

Wang Xiaolie said: "It's different now. No matter how dare the Jin army go to Kaifeng Mansion, we can go east and cut off their return. These strategic places have geographical value, but they still need to be used by troops. These days, you accompany me to take a look at the nearby important places. This time I came to Hedong and saw your place, so I can go back to Luoyang with peace of mind."

(End of this chapter)