The legend of the king of crossing

Chapter 272

Yuan Zhi replied: "Your Majesty, Ye and Yao haven't sent any news yet. The mountain at the junction of our country and Annan Kingdom is steep and the terrain is complicated. If Nanongfu hides in the mountain and can't come out, we need to wait a little longer. gone."

"Well, don't worry. If you have any news, please report it to me."

"Yes. Your Majesty."

"Okay, sir. Let's go to the martial arts hall. Junshi. Zhao Aiqing. You two should exercise more when you have time. Your body is the capital of doing things." I almost said that the body is the capital of the revolution.If so.It is estimated that there will be a big joke.

in ancient times.Where dynasties change.The monarch changed his surname.Call it a revolution.

revolution.I am the emperor.Who else is going to die.Is it my own?I couldn't help laughing to myself.

Lu and Zhao saluted and said: "I will remember your Majesty's instruction. I will take my leave."

I nodded and said, "Sir, Xiaoqi. Let's go too."

along the way.As I walked, I said: "Sir. I feel that my body has become stronger. Winter is coming. I don't feel so cold anymore."

Yuan Ji smiled and said: "Your Majesty, the diligent practice in the past year has certainly paid off."

"En. Sir. Regarding Taizu Changquan and Taizu swordsmanship. I have learned them all. And it is quite effective. Both speed and strength have greatly improved. As for the shadowless step, although I remember it very well. But I can't see the effect for the time being. Follow-up. How should I practice."

"Your Majesty. There is still more than February in this year. I think your Majesty will still focus on practicing Taizu Changquan. As for the content of next year, I am still thinking about it."

"Okay. Practice boxing first. Let's talk about the rest next year."

The three of us have just entered the martial arts hall.I saw Eunuch Zhou coming in a hurry.

"Official family. The old slave obeyed the will of the whole concubine. I brought some snacks to the official family."

Quan Jiu knew that I didn't have lunch.Worried that I practice martial arts on an empty stomach.So they sent someone to bring snacks.I felt warm in my heart.Pointing to a table at the door, he said, "Okay. Eunuch Zhou. Just put it here."

"Yes. The official family. Concubine Quan asked the slaves to tell the official family. Eat while it's hot."

The next afternoon.Outside the gate of Shifeng Commercial Firm.

Zhang Shun and Zhang Gui followed the address I left.Come to the store on time. "Brother. You said this. Who is this Mr. Huyan? How could he. Let us come to this firm for an interview. Instead of going. Go to the Yamen of the Ministry of War."

"Zhang Gui. I don't know who Mr. Huyan is. At least I don't think he has any malicious intentions. Moreover, he can treat illnesses for us who have never met before. He also has the heart of a Bodhisattva."

"That's true. I also think that Mr. Huyan is a good person. I just don't know what purpose he has."

Zhang Shun smiled: "Of course you'll know it when you see it."

"Both of you. May I ask why you are here?" Xiao Si stepped forward and asked when he saw someone coming.

"Brother, is this Shifeng Trading Company?"

"Yes. You are."

Zhang Shun clasped his fists and said: "My next one is Zhang Shun. This is my brother. The two of us are here for the appointment with Mr. Huyan."

Xiaosi replied: "So it's the Zhang brothers. The young master is already waiting upstairs. Please."

"Brother. Thanks."

Xiao Si led Zhang Shun and the two upstairs.Respectfully said in front of the door: "My lord, the Zhang brothers are here."

"come in."

Xiao Si pushed open the door.He reached out and gestured to Zhang Shun.road. "please."

"Zhang Shun kowtowed to Mr. Huyan and Mr. Yuan." Zhang Shun knelt down with Zhang Gui after entering the room.

"Get up."

After getting up, Zhang Shun thanked him again: "Zhang Shun thanked Mr. Huyan for donating medicine and curing diseases. I also thank Mr. Yuan for his great kindness to my Zhang family."

"It's a little effort. It's nothing to worry about. As the saying goes, it's good to know each other. Zhang Shun, he looks much better. Sit down. Have a cup of hot tea."

Yuan Ji also said: "You two virtuous nephews. You don't need to thank me. Please sit down."

After the two sat down.I pointed to Lu Xiufu next to me and said, "Zhang Shun. This is Mr. Lu from the Ministry of War. He is also the person in charge of the court's recruitment of generals."

Zhang Shun listened.He hurriedly got up again and said, "Zhang Shun and Zhang Gui from Anji on Liangzhe Road have met Mr. Lu."

Lu Xiufu nodded and said, "This officer, Lu Xiufu, is currently serving in the Ministry of War."

"Okay. Now that everyone knows each other, let's get started."

"Yes, young master." Lu Xiufu said. "Zhang Shun. Zhang Gui. Let me introduce your experiences first."

Zhang Shundao: "Yes, my lord. I'm Zhang Shun. I'm 31 years old this year. I've been fond of reading military books since I was a child. At the age of 19, I won the No. 4 Anji County Examination. I was named a scholar. After that, it took five years to study in Zhejiang, Guangdong and Guangxi. , Fujian and other places. Later, I worshiped an unknown elder as my teacher. I learned three years of marching and formation and the cases of wars since ancient times. After the master traveled all over the world, I have been studying these battles at home. Until recently I heard that the court Recruiting talents in the army. Only here to apply."

Lu Xiufu said: "That means you have no military experience."

"Yes. My lord."

According to today's words.That is to say, Zhang Shun has no work experience.

Lu Xiufu continued to ask: "Zhang Shun, then tell me what your master taught you."

"My lord. The master mainly imparts the following three aspects of knowledge. The first is the way of marching and deploying formations. This aspect is similar to that in military books. The second is the analysis of various cases since ancient times. The master asked me to fight with him respectively. For example, when talking about the Battle of Guandu during the Three Kingdoms period, let me be Yuan Shao first, and then Cao Cao. Look at the Guandu War from different perspectives. The third is to tell how to win the war. And When to fight. When to defend. When to retreat."

Zhang Shun said the first point.The second point is similar to the content of military universities.But the third point interests me.There are many necessary and sufficient conditions to be met for victory.Zhang Shun was also able to tell the timing of the battle and retreat.It is not easy.I was about to ask Zhang Shunshi.Listen to Lu Xiufu say: "Zhang Shun, focus on the third point."

"My lord. The master said it. If you hit three, you will fight. If you hit one, you will defend. If you hit three, you will retreat."

"Three against one."

"Return to my lord. No. The three and one mentioned by the master do not refer to pure military strength. They refer to the three aspects of 'heaven, earth and man'. That is to say, when two armies are fighting. If there are advantages in the right time, place and people and the three aspects, you can War. The commander of the army must use or even create the advantages of these three aspects. Only in this way can he stand in a position of invincibility. In the famous battles since ancient times, there are endless cases of winning more with less. In these cases, it is actually impossible The analysis is based solely on the strength of the two sides. It is more about combining the right time and place. Because the factor that determines the outcome of a war is not just the number of soldiers on both sides. For example, a soldier who was born as a woodcutter can easily defeat a Soldiers who are not good at mountains. A soldier who can swim can easily defeat a soldier who can't swim in water. This is the combination of heaven, earth and man. The formation is called three."

Lu Xiufu nodded and said: "I see. Your master's words are very reasonable. The battlefield is changeable. Sometimes every plant and tree may affect the outcome. Zhang Shun. This time the army recruits generals. The highest position is Xiang Commander. If you were asked to serve as the commander of the Lin'an theater, what would you do?"

Zhang Shun thought for a while and said: "The Lin'an theater is newly established. Its source of troops comes from the original forbidden army and newcomers recruited by the people. Therefore, the first task is to train soldiers and generals. The soul of any army lies in the commander of this army. Therefore, it is necessary to convey the thoughts of the commander to the entire command system. For example, the commander is a wolf. Then the entire command system must be wolf-like. An infantry will not be an opponent of a cavalry. But a team This is not necessarily the case with the infantry. This requires the commander to understand the principle of three and one. Of course, the basic quality of the soldiers must meet the requirements. In my opinion. Without considering the Mongolian horses. In the same infantry During the battle, it must be equal to the strength of the Mongolian soldiers."

"En. Zhang Shun. I understand the first point. You continue."

"Yes, my lord." Zhang Shun continued. "The second point is the integration of the team. There are more than 1 people in one box. It may be composed of half recruits and half imperial troops. This requires all personnel to accept the unity of the new theater. Even the ideology must be consistent. That is to say, in this wing. There are no forbidden troops. There are no recruits. Only this wing in the Lin'an theater. The third thing is to look at the future combat intentions of the Lin'an theater. Whether it is offensive or defensive. But it doesn't matter what it is. As long as this Soldiers in one wing can do the first two points. They can adapt to any battlefield."

"The last question. Zhang Shun. This officer asks you. If you were a Mongolian, where would you choose to attack. If you were a Song, how would you choose the route of the Northern Expedition?"

"My lord. Whether it is the Song people or the Mongols, I will choose to attack from multiple directions as a supplement. Focus on the focus. That is to say, the four major theaters at the border may become attacking areas. However, I have a very difficult situation for the current two sides. The situation of the army is not well understood. Therefore, it is temporarily impossible to judge the key attack targets. But one thing is certain. The navy of our army is far stronger than the opponent. Therefore, it is necessary to go north by sea."

"En. Zhang Shun. You take a break for now. Zhang Gui. You come."

Although Zhang Gui still stuttered a bit.But the meaning was expressed very clearly: "My lord, I am proficient in martial arts and diving. I also studied the art of war with my master for three years with my elder brother. According to the master, my elder brother can be handsome, but I can only be a general."

"Zhang Gui. Don't talk nonsense."

"Brother, what I said is true. That's what Mr. Ri said when he left."

Lu Xiufu smiled and said: "It's okay. Zhang Gui is a straightforward person. As long as it is the truth, I can accept it."

Zhang Gui also grinned and said: "My lord, this is of course the truth. Big brother. Look at Master Lu. He is not like you. He is always humble." Zhang Gui's words also made me laugh: "I also believe Zhang Gui's words It's the truth."

"It's still Mr. Huyan. Understand me."

I nodded slightly and said, "Zhang Shun. The three and one you mentioned. I also think it is quite incisive. The victory or defeat of a war depends on reality and momentum. Reality is the reality of strength, and momentum refers to the momentum of power."