My Chinese ancestors

Chapter 587 Wolong’s Theory of Three Wins and Three Defeats
The New Year has passed, and the winter snow on the Satsuma Plateau has not yet completely melted away.

The supplies looted from Satila and the surrounding city-states became the food for the soldiers of the three armies to celebrate this extraterritorial festival.

The military generals also happily spent a good year with Su Chen in the battered castle of Satila.

After that, they returned to their respective military camps and began to tidy up the internal affairs, and then trained the soldiers. There was a special class every afternoon, which would be explained by the governor cavalry or the generals in person.

The content is some battlefield experience summarized after fighting with the Western barbarians since the westward march. Although it is insignificant for an individual, it is a trivial thing.

Once it is enlarged to the entire army, it will be enough to affect the outcome of the war.

After all, the Qingzhou Army's two thousand men underestimated the enemy and defeated the opponent's more than ten thousand people, resulting in hundreds of casualties. It cannot be repeated.

At the same time, Le Jin was also regarded as a model. Su Chen wrote a notice and criticized it in the whole army. He became a model for underestimating the enemy and advancing rashly. This made Qingzhou, Xiliang, Feiqiang, Kongxian, Shengnu, and even the Mongolian army. surprise.

In their eyes, Le Jin followed His Majesty to raise troops to Yanjing, and then took command of Yanjing in the north. It is important to know that generals who can command the rear are usually only those who are extremely trusted.

Unexpectedly, he was punished as promised and the whole army was informed.

But on the other hand, the soldiers of all armies were extremely convinced by Su Chen's approach. Even the generals who made mistakes were not exempt from punishment. It was fair and just!
Of course, Le Jin admitted this.

On the New Year's Eve day, Su Chen called him into a room alone at the banquet and talked for half an hour, just to inform Le Jin of the matter in advance and make him somewhat prepared.

Le Jin had nothing to say about underestimating the enemy's rash advance. Since the westward advance, he had won consecutive battles, so that it felt as simple and easy as unifying the six countries and attacking the barbarians on the East China Sea.

Anyone who is human will usually think this way, and Le Jin can't help it. In addition, there has been no war to fight, and barbarians suddenly attack in heavy snow. The anger in his heart finally found a place to vent.

The result was a win, but at a high price.

Su Chen said that he would inform the entire army and set up an example so that all generals and soldiers below would take a warning and serve as a warning to prevent this from happening again.

As a veteran of the Cao Wei Dynasty who had worked silently, and as the founding general of the Xia Kingdom here, Le Jin naturally understood Su Chen's intentions and readily agreed. For a person who has died once, personal reputation is really nothing. Fight more. He came back after winning a few battles.

A few days after the New Year's Eve, Su Chen's announcement to the entire army was posted on all military campuses. He also asked the governor to explain the shortcomings of this matter, why Su Chen did this... and so on, without any concealment. Everyone.

The soldiers of the Qingzhou Army, especially the Xiandenying camp trained by Le Jin, always felt aggrieved by this. They were often joked and joked about by their comrades from Xiliang, Feiqiang, and Controlling Wolf Cavalry, which made them feel I feel shameless and feel quite uncomfortable.

He felt even more aggrieved by his own general.

Then a bold man led a dozen of his colleagues to Le Jin's tent, wanting to complain about him and go to Satila to argue with the emperor.

Le Jin sat in front of the long desk and was stunned for a moment, then he laughed heartily and comforted them with just one sentence.

"I know what you are thinking, but who is Lejin? A general who charges on the battlefield does not care about a mere reputation. If this warning can reduce the casualties of many soldiers in the Western Expedition, Your Majesty, chop off my head and warn the three armies, so why not? Those who follow the crowd will help the country and lead the army. When I bring you out, I will think about how to take you back! "

The matter of Le Jin being punished was suppressed by these understatement words. The Qingzhou Army and the Xianden Camp fell silent. They practiced formations, orders, and martial arts with no shirt in the winter snow every day. Every one of them There is an extremely serious expression on the person's face.

They seemed to be holding this breath, wanting to regain the dignity they had lost on the battlefield.

While the armies were training intensively, Su Chen was also busy in the Satsuma Palace.

Located in the back hall of the Satsuma Imperial Palace, the room covered with red carpets seemed quiet, with a warm fireplace and bonfire swaying, illuminating Su Chen who was sitting behind the desk with his head buried in it.

On the desk, there were piles of military reports, and from time to time there was the sound of rustling flipping and writing. Since settling in Satila, Su Chen has been interfering with military affairs and intelligence news every day.

Sometimes, he would also recruit a few literati who could speak Western languages ​​to accompany him in reading the Satsuma classics and learn about the Western humanities and geography of this world.

Moreover, after the spring begins, there will most likely be a war with the Sakprut Empire. It is necessary to have some clues in mind to avoid being unable to start a war.

During the period after the New Year, he would read it silently several times carefully and write down the important contents on blank paper for reference when needed. This is also a habit brought from later generations. In this world, It still has a big effect.

However, looking at the submissions and memorials on military affairs on the table, Su Chen couldn't help but mutter: "If I had known, I would have kept Jia Xu by my side and left Zhuge Liang to Lord Wu An."

On both sides of the desk, Dian Wei and Xu Chu held back their grins, wanting to smile but not daring to.

The door made of Paulownia wood suddenly knocked twice. Su Chen raised his face and said, "Come in."

The arched door above slowly opened, and Zhuge Liang, dressed in a crane cloak, walked in. After greeting Dian and Xu, he sat on a chair on the lower side.

"Prime Minister, why do you come to me when you have time?" Su Chen glanced at him, and his words were obviously meant to tease.

"Haha, Liang has always been very leisurely."

Zhuge Liang also responded to this teasing remark simply, with an expression like "I am indeed very free, but I don't want to do too much."

"Haha, the Prime Minister is honest."

The candlelight flickered, and when Su Chen heard the other party's answer, he couldn't help but twitch the corners of his mouth.

Zhuge Liang over there took the milky fruit drink handed by a maid from the Satsuma Palace, took a sip, frowned slightly, looked at the ripples in the cup, and sighed: "If I had known better, I would have brought a few bags of tea from Yanjing. ”

"Prime Minister, you are actually here to ask for tea leaves from me." Su Chen smiled and glanced at Xu Chu, who walked to the long cabinet next to him, opened the cabinet door, and took out a medium-sized bag from inside. The leather is well sealed, and the faint fragrance of tea wafts out as soon as it is opened.

This is the finest tea produced in Jingjun County, Wuzhou. What is in this bag is specially produced as tribute, also called Shangchun Tea.

When Xu Chu handed the bag with tea leaves to Zhuge Liang, Su Chen who was behind the desk immediately spoke up: "Prime Minister, the entire army is now in full strength. What needs to be beaten has been beaten, and what needs to be encouraged has been inspired. What else needs to be done next?" ? Please stop being mysterious..."

Su Chen pointed to the bag in Zhuge Liang's hand: "Eating people have short mouths, and taking people has short hands. Otherwise, I would have asked Zhong Kang to get the things back!"

Zhuge Liang was dumbfounded by Su Chen's joking words. He had just stood up, but now he sat back down again.

"Your Majesty has said so. If Liang doesn't say a few more words, I'm afraid the tea leaves will not be saved." After saying that, Zhuge Liang put the bag of tea aside, stroked his long beard, and pondered for a moment: "Our army actually suffered three defeats. Does your Majesty know that?" ?”

"I don't know, Prime Minister, please tell me!"

"After a defeat, the labor army marched thousands of miles, and most of the troops were young and strong. Therefore, some people wanted to go out of their homes for the first time. As time goes by, they will inevitably feel homesick for their relatives.

After the second defeat, they were deep into the enemy's territory, and the supplies of baggage and troops were inconvenient. Food and fodder could still be looted, but every time a sergeant was lost in the army, there was one less man of strength, and the more he fought, the more he was in trouble.

After years of campaigning and winning many times, the soldiers are arrogant and arrogant. If they suffer a slight defeat, they are afraid of rushing into the enemy's blood and blindly want to save the situation. They are easily ambushed by the enemy. This is three defeats. "

Su Chen leaned back in his chair and fell into deep thought about these three discussions. He had actually thought about the first two. The best way was to completely wipe out or completely conquer the West as quickly as possible within two to three years. Then, we began to use immigration strategies to gradually occupy and assimilate.

And this third defeat, after what happened with Le Jin, we have already seen the signs.

At this time, Su Chen suddenly looked at Zhuge Liang: "The prime minister deliberately let Le Jin lose that day, was he actually trying to make up for this third defeat?"

Over there, Zhuge Liang blew the hot air while holding milk and fruit tea, smiling without saying a word.

He put down the rough silver bowl and continued.

"Your Majesty, don't be impatient. After three defeats, I still have the theory of three victories. Throughout the ages, no matter in the Chinese world or at present, there are few people like your Majesty who led 600,000 troops in the Western Expedition. This heroic feat is inspiring and inspiring for all the people in the Western Regions. I am grateful and grateful. Although I have to go on an expedition, the people's will is that as long as your majesty can defeat the Western barbarians within three years, this will be a victory.

As for these two wins, they are already on the way. I received news that the northern city-state of Satsuma revolted, captured the city occupied by Sakprut, elected a prince as emperor, and sent envoys to discuss the alliance with Your Majesty.

Although these people can't do big things, they can still block a few swords for my soldiers of the Western Expedition. In this way, the baggage and the supply of troops are also slightly alleviated. In addition, with the full support of the Western Region east of Tianfengling, we have no worries. When solved. "

"Unite?" Su Chen frowned.

"I know that Your Majesty does not like the Western barbarians, but you might as well use one or two of them if they are valuable. After all, don't they also use our Daxia troops? In fact, whether it is the Satsuma Empire or the country enslaved by Sakprut, they are There is a table full of dishes, let’s serve them all first.”

"I have always thought that the Prime Minister is great at governing the country, but it turns out that his ability to taste food is also top-notch."

Su Chen probably understood Zhuge Liang's words and his train of thought, so he smiled and picked up the hot tea at hand, saluted him, took a sip, and waved his hand boldly: "Although these dishes are placed in the The tastes on the same table are different, but they are all for people to eat. I have a big appetite and can eat them all!”

Zhuge Liang put down the cup, smiled, picked up the tea bag, shook it towards the emperor above, and said jokingly: "Since your majesty already understands, will you not take back the tea leaves?"

Prime Minister Ji Han, who has returned to his peak appearance, has been in this world for many years, and his temperament has also changed a bit. In the few years he has lived here, he has not had too many worries. He spends his days either gardening, walking birds, or riding carriages. I would go outside the city to see people working in the fields, and sometimes I would go to the fields to work for a day myself, and then come back in front of the city gate.

"Haha, the prime minister made such a lofty statement that I was enlightened. How could I just take this little tea." Su Chen smiled and then clapped his hands and called Wu Zixun outside: "Bring in the Satsuma maid outside."

squeak~~
The door opened again. Wu Zixun opened the door and looked inside. Then he stood aside and curled his fingers outside. He saw the Satsuma maid who had just brought milk and fruit tea walked in cautiously with her face lowered.

Although Satsuma women have large frames, those who can enter the Satsuma Imperial Palace must be beautiful, with long brown slightly curly hair and a high nose. Standing there, you can feel the beauty of the exotic world just by looking at them.

Zhuge Liang thought the emperor was just joking, but he didn't expect it to be serious. He looked at the exotic beauty standing in front of him with a confused expression on his face.

"I know that since the Prime Minister came here, he has not been looking for her, so this Satsuma woman warms the Prime Minister's bed. Later, when I return to Daxia, I will help the Prime Minister find someone suitable!"

Zhuge Liang reacted and waved his hands repeatedly: "Your Majesty, I can't do that. I am an old man..."

Su Chen waved his hand.

"That's it. Does the Prime Minister want to make me angry?"

Before Zhuge Liang refused again, Su Chen signaled Wu Zixun to take the maid to Zhuge Liang's room, and then asked about the war.

"Since your Majesty wants to hear it, I will tell you more." Zhuge Liang had an indescribable expression on his face. He held the milk and fruit tea in his hand and stood up to walk around the room. "The battlefield is like a chessboard. If you want to kill the opponent's big dragon, you must first let go. The other party’s purpose is exposed.”

Su Chen leaned back in his chair, and following the other party's words, his mind was already spinning rapidly, "The Prime Minister's intention is to let the Western Emperor named Sakprut reveal all his intentions, and on my side , so it’s easy to show off one’s tactics? But the opponent has many famous generals... I’m afraid it won’t be that easy.”

"Then let your Majesty reveal his intentions first." Zhuge Liang stopped and looked at Su Chen with a confident smile on his face.

"Should I reveal my intention first?"

Zhuge Liang put one hand behind his back and held his cuff with the other, and walked slowly to the desk: "Therefore, the formation of doubts will make the enemy confused and make random guesses. Once they panic, something will inevitably go wrong. The two countries will fight. One son." Wrong, wrong every step of the way.”

Su Chen nodded, after thinking about Mr. Wolong's instructions, he wiped away his previous solemnity and burst into laughter.

"I am glad to have the Prime Minister with me. With the Prime Minister here, I have nothing to worry about!"

On the left and right, Dian Wei and Xu Chu looked speechlessly at the emperor who had his back turned to them, who had just muttered that he had brought the wrong person.

Here, with the words "No worries", Su Chen walked through the study and personally sent Zhuge Liang to the door. He also leaned close to him and whispered: "Prime Minister, you have to enjoy tonight. It won't be long." On this day, we have to march and fight if we can’t, and it will be another hard time.”

"Your Majesty..." Zhuge Liang was quite embarrassed by what he said, so he just smiled and left with the bag of tea.

Su Chen looked at the departing figure, shook his head, smiled and walked back to the room. As soon as he took a step inside, soldiers from the Shenji Battalion came in from the outside, holding a beautiful letter in their hands.

This is a family letter sent by the rear team. Not only Su Chen has it, but all the soldiers and soldiers in the army will send it to them through the inn or the caravans of the famous families.

"It should have been written in October last year."

After estimating the distance, it was not difficult to guess the approximate time. Su Chen accepted the letter from home with a smile on his face, as if he were meeting a relative in a foreign country.

Su Chen walked into the room with the letter and opened the envelope behind the desk.

On both sides, Xu Chu and Dian Wei leaned forward and looked behind Su Chen.

(End of this chapter)