Iron blood Suiming

() Wei Chuping said this, took out a map from his pocket, and said: "At this time, most of the elite soldiers in Shandong have been transferred by the imperial court to other provinces to suppress the rebellion, and troops in Henan, Hebei, Huguang, and Sichuan have already been deployed." To the point of urgency, there is absolutely no way to draw troops. The imperial court will not count on the local soldiers in Shandong, such as Andongwei and Weihaiwei, those are rotten to the root and cannot be used at all."

"And the three major battalions of the capital, in order to defend the capital and guard against the Tartars, must not be moved. The only ones around that can be mobilized are the battalions from Jiangsu. But they also have to prevent the rogues from fleeing to Jiangsu. The virtues of those big families in the south of the Yangtze River are naturally based on protecting their own lives and industries. Even if the imperial court orders the deployment of troops, it will delay it for various reasons. Therefore, unless the Shandong General Army recruits new troops, Lingshan Guard will definitely have no weapons at this time. worry."

When Li Jianguo heard this, he suddenly realized that he was not a person of this era. It can be said that his eyes are dark. As soon as Ping said it, he immediately felt a sense of enlightenment.

Although Li Jianguo didn't know Chuping's ability, and wouldn't believe his words too much, but on the surface, he still valued his analysis very much. At this moment, Wei Chuping kept silent and asked, "What is Mr. Yi doing?" As you can see, where is the Lingshan Guard in danger?"

Wei Chuping pondered for a moment, the following words are not easy to say, although Li Jianguo is very open-minded on the surface, but he said these words, I am afraid that Li Jianguo will be furious, and he might lose it. own head.Go around in circles and mention Li Jianguo?That's even courting death, I'm afraid that if you don't finish talking, your head will be gone.

Li Kaiguo said with a smile: "Sir, you don't have to worry too much, just be honest." He was relieved in his mouth, but he didn't think so at all in his heart.If Wei Chuping really dared to fool him, he might as well let him die.

Li Jianguo's character is very weird, as the old saying goes, when you get along with ordinary people, you share wealth and wealth, and share adversity and adversity.To make friends with the emperor, sharing adversity is easy, and sharing wealth is difficult.

However, according to his personality, it would be difficult to share adversity and wealth with Li Kaiguo. His personality is suspicious but open-minded.

Wei Chuping was not a three-year-old, so he guessed that Li Jianguo might have this kind of temperament.But it was impossible not to say anything, so he immediately became emboldened and said: "The danger of Lingshanwei lies in the fact that the general does not know how to govern the people." After saying the word 'do not understand', Wei Chuping stared closely at Li The look of the founding of the country.

Li Jianguo didn't get angry, he changed any superior, and the inferior said that he was not good in a certain way.Even if it is self-knowledge that it is really not good, it is not something that the inferior can say, and those who dare to speak out and violate admonitions have to ignore life and death.

Li Kaiguo laughed, and said: "Mr. is right, let alone governing the people, Li and governing the army have nothing to do with him. What he has been relying on all the time is nothing more than blood and bravery. Sir, please explain in detail. "Others said that he didn't understand, but he was different from ordinary people in this point. Instead of being angry, he smiled. The smile was not a smile to catch people, but a sincere laugh. Xiao Wei Chuping was actually worried that he would get angry because of this.

Wei Chuping was quite unexpected. He thought that even if Li Jianguo wasn't angry, his complexion wouldn't be good. He didn't expect that Li Jianguo listened to his words with a smile, and immediately became energetic. He flattered him and said, "The general is really generous. Since that's the case, Chu Ping dared to speak out."

He pondered for a while, then suddenly asked: "Chu Ping would like to ask first, what is the general's ambition?" This is a very important matter.The so-called ambition here means ideal, that is, what is your ideal?

Li Kaiguo said: "I just want to keep myself safe." When he said this, he was so calm that people would think that he was telling the truth.

Hearing these words, Wei Chuping was neither disappointed nor excited, and said: "If this is the case, the general's ambition will be very difficult. The current imperial court is corrupt, and the world will be lost. If you want to keep your life safe, it is up to the general , the first and foremost task is to 'strive for the people'."

Li Jianguo thought for a while and said, "Mr.'s intention is to win the hearts of the people?"

Wei Chuping nodded, and said: "Exactly, the people are the foundation. Kings without people have never been possible since ancient times and even in later generations." At this time, his mouth was dry, so he took a sip of tea and continued: " It has been more than ten days since the general took over the land of Lingshanwei, but within these ten days, the general has not seen anything to win the hearts of the people, instead he is working hard for the people, isn't it dangerous."

Li Jianguo laughed and said: "Mr.'s words are words of gold and jade. Dare I ask you, how can you win the hearts of the people?"

Wei Chuping said: "Reducing rent and labor, and opening warehouses to release grain are all good ways." As soon as he said this, Li Jianguo would applaud him, and no matter how modest he was, he couldn't help showing a smug look on his face. se.

Unexpectedly, Li Kaiguo just smiled slightly, and said: "What Mr. said is actually a word 'benefit'. If you benefit the people, you can accept them, right?"

Wei Chuping was startled. He didn't expect that Li Jianguo could speak so accurately with only one word '利'. He had been paying attention to Li Jianguo for a long time. Although he admired Li Jianguo's luck and ability very much, he also despised him. It means a warrior.

Li Kaiguo didn't wait for him to answer, and said, "Sir, when you entered Weibao, can you see the people on the road transporting grain, grass, and military supplies?"

It was because of this incident that Wei Chuping saw that Li Jianguo had joined the Lingshan Guard and used civilian service in large quantities, so he dared to speak out and claim credit with his words.Seeing Li Kaiguo's inquiry at this time, he said: "If the general is released from civilian service, the people will be grateful to the general."

Li Jianguo shook his head and said: "Sir, I am wrong. I did not conscript the civilians by force, but paid the money in real money. If the people are not allowed to earn this money at this time, I am afraid that the Lingshan Wei Ben The official stay will not be long."

When he said this, he showed a sneer.The Wei Chuping in front of him spoke the truth well and soundly, but it was a pity that he was only talking on paper, and he rashly spoke without checking the situation, so it cannot be used to great effect.It's just that he is very short of manpower at this time, so it's not good to embarrass Wei Chuping too much, but he calls himself an official again in words.

How could Wei Chuping fail to understand what Li Jianguo meant?This is not to say that he is really talking about military affairs on paper and a scholar's opinion, but that the times have limited his vision. From ancient times to the present, it is common sense for the common people to serve in the army. It is the lord of benevolence and justice not to ask the common people for money. I have never heard of giving money. of.

At this moment, Wei Chuping thought of the scene of the common people working hard to deliver supplies for Lingshan Fort, and only then did he understand what was faintly wrong in his heart all along.If Li Kaiguo really abused civil service, how could those people work so hard?Now that I think about it, the people are working hard to earn money for themselves. How can the people not turn to Li Jianguo for benefiting the people in this way?