Kingdom of Heaven and Han

Chapter 891 Headquarters

On the tenth day of June, Zhao Ding came to Luoyang.Wang Xiaolie led a group of officials and went out of the city early to meet him.

At noon, Zhao Ding's convoy arrived outside the gate of Luoyang, and Wang Xiaolie and civil and military officials rushed to meet it.

Wang Xiaolie stepped forward to help Zhao Ding get off his horse, and said: "The governor came from afar to work hard!"

Zhao Ding got off his horse, took Wang Xiaolie's hand and said, "Xuanfu is a young and talented man. In the past few years, he has flattened the west of Beijing, broke through barriers, and won consecutive battles. It is really a blessing for the country!"

Wang Xiaolie hurriedly said that he didn't dare, and invited Zhao Ding to enter the city.

Zhao Ding's Governor's Mansion is quite complete, and he is not alone.In Luoyang City, Wang Xiaolie arranged for them to live in the transfer department, and temporarily changed the transfer department to the governor's mansion.

In the Southern Song Dynasty, the commander-in-chief refers to the prime minister who is in charge of the front-line military, and is actually divided into the Privy Council.As a prime minister, fighting on the front line can be dealt with on the fly without having to report everything, which is a way to expand the military power on the front line.

(Zhao Ding knew that the Privy Council went to the front line, not the prime minister. His official title should be regarded as a military horse, not a governor. For convenience, he is regarded as a governor in the book.)
Strictly speaking, the Dudufu is a central agency, not a local government office.Under the rule of the Dudu Mansion, as long as there is war, everything is in order.

Send Zhao Ding to the Governor's Mansion, they rest, and meet him at Xuanfu Division at night.

Returning to the Xuanfu Division, Wang Xiaolie said to Chen Qiudao: "According to the usual practice, when the governor came to Luoyang this time, he did not have a transfer envoy with the army. You will be a deputy transfer envoy with the army and should handle various supplies. The Taiyuan campaign, our supreme commander The organization is the headquarters, and the military supplies are subject to the orders of the headquarters. We will discuss how the governor will participate in the headquarters later. We must not use the orders of the governor's mansion as an excuse to interfere with the command of the headquarters."

Chen Qiudao cupped his hands: "I understand, just don't worry about Xuan Fu."

Wang Xiaolie said: "As long as we remember that it is the headquarters that directs the battle, not the Xuanfu Division and the Dudu's Mansion. To avoid confusion!"

Chen Qiudao, Wang Ruohai and Chen Yuyi agreed together.They all knew in their hearts that Zhao Ding came as the governor to command the battle and monitor Wang Xiaolie, and Wang Xiaolie had to deal with it.Wang Xiaolie's response required the cooperation of the three of them.

In the afternoon, Wang Xiaolie summoned Li Yanxian, Wang Ruohai, Niu Gao, Ma Kuo and Wang Yan from the headquarters for a meeting.

Looking at the crowd, Wang Xiaolie said: "Li Jianguan and Niu Duyuhou just arrived in Luoyang yesterday afternoon. There is really no time, so we can only hold a meeting today. Everyone knows that Zhao Dudu will go to Luoyang today, how to deal with it needs to be discussed." one time."

Niu Gao said: "Ignore the Governor's Mansion, we all listen to the Xuan Fushi. What else should we do?"

Wang Xiaolie said with a smile: "It's impossible to do this. Those who don't listen to the Dudu's Mansion are contemptuous of the court. How can we do it if we don't take the court seriously? We have to listen to the Dudu's Mansion, but we need to discuss how to listen. Discuss Come up with an appropriate method that not only respects the capital governor's office, but also does not disturb the command."

Wang Ruohai said: "We will follow Xuan Fu's arrangements for these matters."

Wang Xiao looked at the crowd, and after a while, he said: "It would be best for you to listen to my arrangement. The command of this autumn's war will be dominated by the headquarters. All military orders will be issued by the headquarters." The seal of the headquarters is under the unified control of Wang Yan."

Wang Yan crossed his hands: "Everything is obeyed by Xuanfu!"

Wang Xiaolie nodded to Wang Yan.Said: "Another way to put this sentence is that the divisions below only recognize the military orders of the headquarters. Other military orders, whether they are the military orders of the Dudu Mansion or the Xuanfu Division, are all invalid for the troops participating in the war. If the government and the Xuanfu Division have something to do, they must first report it to the headquarters, and the headquarters will issue orders to the divisions. And you are the main components of the headquarters. Military orders in wartime must be unified, and multiple commanders are not allowed."

Everyone nodded together, a little nervous.

Obviously, this was Wang Xiaolie's move to unify the military order after Zhao Ding came.Wang Xiaolie's principle is to firmly control the military power and not allow any interference.No matter what Zhao Ding thinks, another command center is not allowed.

After discussing a few more gossips, the meeting broke up.Wang Xiaohun was alone, sitting in the official hall thinking about his own affairs.

In the evening, Xuanfu Division prepared a dinner to welcome Zhao Ding and others.

The scale of Zhao Ding's Dudufu is very large, including two staff officers, Qi Chongli, Minister of the Household Department, and Fu Songqing, the Secretary Supervisor, two counselors, Xiang Ziqi of Zhijiang Prefecture, and Pan Lianggui, a member of Zuo Si, as well as detailed discussions on military affairs, counselor military affairs, and military counselors. There are 20 officials who are responsible for writing, writing, and doing office work, as well as small officials who are ready to be sent and sent.When I came to the Xuanfu Division, it was full of people.

After introducing everyone's identities to Wang Xiaolie, Zhao Ding said, "I'm going to trouble Xuan Fu today, and I'll thank you another day."

Wang Xiaolie said: "The governor came from a long way, I should clean up the dust for the governor and his party. Prepare some thin wine, I hope it is not too simple!"

After speaking, everyone sat down.

At this time, I am not used to splitting tables, and there are no titles such as host, deputy, or third escort.Wang Xiaolie and Zhao Ding sat in the middle, and the rest were divided into two rows and sat down one by one on both sides.Wang Xiaolie couldn't see what they looked like at the last preparation task and the others.

According to the habit at this time, there are some seasonal fruits on everyone's table, which are nothing more than common fruits such as peaches, watermelons, and cantaloupes.

The wine is grape wine, and it is pleasing to the eye when it is placed in an ice bucket in a broken glass bottle.

The soldiers filled the broken glass with wine, Wang Xiaolie toasted and said: "The governor has worked so hard to come to Luoyang to inspect the teacher. I am very grateful for the grace!"

After speaking, together with Zhao Ding, raise your head and kill.

Putting down the wine glass, the soldiers served the first dish, which was deep-fried grasshoppers.

Wang Xiaolie said to Zhao Ding: "Even though weetweeds are local products, they are very delicious when fried. The governor uses two, and these are in season."

Zhao Ding said with a smile: "I didn't expect Xuanfu to eat such strange food. Fortunately, I was poor when I was young, so I ate this food."

After speaking, he picked up one, peeled off the skin with his hands, and put it in his mouth.

Wang Xiaolie smiled, and like Zhao Ding, he ate the deep-fried katydid with relish, and it was delicious.

Seeing that the two officers had eaten, the other officials felt embarrassed not to eat it.Some officials who came from high-ranking families had never eaten this kind of food since they were young, and they were a little frightened, but they didn't dare to show it on their faces.

The stewed vegetable platter on the second dish is nothing more than a combination of sauced beef, stewed chicken feet, and stewed tripe.This dish is so much better, eat what you like.

After the three rounds, Wang Xiaolie raised his glass and said, "Luoyang is the front line. I don't have any good wine and food here. I offend you a lot. The dishes are simple, but I hope everyone will eat and drink well. Starting tomorrow, we must prepare It's about the war."

When you're done, drink it up.

Zhao Ding was on the side, silently watching Wang Xiaolie's actions, without saying a word.

Wang Xiaolie put down his wine glass and said to Zhao Ding, "The governor is here, what do you think about war?"

Zhao Ding pondered for a while, and said: "Although I am good at walking, I also pay attention to the war, and I know a little about the situation on the East Road."

Wang Xiaolie said: "Commander, please tell me, I am willing to listen with all my ears!"

Zhao Dingdao: "Hedong Xuanfu wants to take Taiyuan Mansion, there are nothing more than two roads. One is to go north from Jinzhou, and the other is to attack from Longde Mansion. As far as I know, Xuanfu chose to go north from Jinzhou as the main attack direction. Defu is an assistant. I don’t know if it is or not?”

Wang Xiaolie said: "It's roughly like this."

Zhao Dingdao: "As a rear base in Jinzhou, Guanzhong is convenient for transportation. It is indeed an ideal place to launch an attack. However, there is a saying in the art of war that all battles can be won with just cooperation. If Xuanfu wants to succeed in Taiyuan, he still needs to see In the direction of Longde Mansion."

Wang Xiaolie said: "The commander's words are very in line with the art of war. I heard it like enlightenment!"

Zhao Ding laughed and said: "Xuanfu raised troops around the Kaifeng mansion, developed and expanded in Xiangyang, and finally captured Luoyang and Jingzhao in the north, and marched into Taiyuan. There are not many victories in the battle. If I say something like this, you will be stunned." Empowerment, are you laughing at me?"

Wang Xiaolie was silent for a while, and said: "Luoyang has my Xuanfu Division, plus the Dudu's Dudu's Mansion, where do the military orders come from? The soldiers on the front line are most afraid of ordering many doors, making them at a loss. Even It is also possible for military orders to be confused and lead to failure."

Zhao Dingdao: "As the commander-in-chief, I control the soldiers and horses from all walks of life. Of course, the military orders must come from the governor's mansion."

Wang Xiaolie shook his head: "If you go out from the Dudu's Mansion, the Dudu doesn't know the situation of the army, neither how the enemy arranges nor the situation of our army, I'm afraid it will not be a blessing for the army!"

Zhao Dingdao: "Xuanfu means that the military order will be issued from the Xuanfu Division? Then I, the governor, have become a joke?"

Wang Xiaolie said: "With the Dudu's Mansion, how can the military order be issued from the Xuanfu Division? What I mean is that the military order can neither be issued from the Dudu's Mansion, nor can it be issued from the Xuanfu Division."

Zhao Ding couldn't help frowning when he heard this: "Neither from the Xuanfu Division nor from the Dudu's Mansion, where did the military order come from?"

Wang Xiaolie said: "Luoyang has both my Xuanfu Division and the Dudu's Mansion, so we should join forces to set up an organization, and the military orders will be issued by this organization. Frontline soldiers can only come from one yamen. There will be no confusion if you get the military order."

Zhao Ding squinted his eyes and looked at Wang Xiaolie with a knife-like gaze.

Wang Xiaolie didn't care what Zhao Ding thought, and continued: "When commanding a battle, according to our army's habit, we will set up a headquarters. All armies, no matter what troops they join the battle, will be under the unified command of the headquarters. This Battle of Hedong, It is also in accordance with the previous habit to set up a headquarters. The Governor's Mansion draws out a few people to join the headquarters, and the others serve as officials, how about the Governor?"

Zhao Ding said: "Who are in the current headquarters?"

Wang Xiaolie said: "They are all present. Li Yanxian is in charge of a group of affairs, Wang Ruohai is the staff officer, Niu Gao is the Marquis of the Right Capital, Ma Kuo is the Marquis of the Left Capital, Wang Yan is the secretary in charge, and I am the envoy of Xuan Fu. It is a command of course. All military orders must be issued by the headquarters. For example, combat orders are usually drafted by Wang Ruohai, and I approve them, and Wang Yan is responsible for the seal. Many people command together, but the military orders are only issued by one office."

(End of this chapter)