Eastern Jin Invincible Iron Army

Chapter 177
In Chinese history, before the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms, there has never been a tradition of gentlemen being noble and martial being humble.Especially in the era of the Northern and Southern Dynasties, martial arts were even more respected.In the Beifu military camp, these more than 300 underprivileged literati gathered together in small groups and whispered.

In a small tent located in Northwest Daying, there were two young scholars sitting opposite each other in the tent.Among them, Qingshan Ren said: "This day is going to change, Gao Dudu has a lot of ambitions, this is to imitate Wei Wudi (Cao Cao)!"

This person's name is Zhang Xuanzhi, and he was born in a famous Jiangzuo family.Gu Lu, Zhu Zhang, the Zhang family of Wu County, one of the four great powers.It's Gu He's grandson.Gu He was the Minister of Zhongshu (Prime Minister) and the Ministry of Officials of the Eastern Jin Dynasty (both as a secretary and in charge of the organization and personnel department).Zhang Xuanzhi was a well-known child prodigy when he was a child. He was good at poetry and prose.

The young man sitting opposite Henry Zhang actually has a lot of background.His name is Cui Cheng, and his style name is uncle. He is a native of Dongwucheng County, Qinghe County.Cui Cheng's great-grandfather Cui Liang (Cui Liang in "Northern History") was an official in the Jin Dynasty, and he was an official to Zhongshuling; Huang Menlang.However, since Cui Yu's father, Cui Yu, passed away, Cui Cheng's family was poor, and he made a living by farming, but he never gave up his studies.Cui Cheng likes to read and is quite talented in literature.

Cui Cheng threatened that there were no sages in Jiangzuo (the ten sages in Jiangzuo had not yet become famous at this time), and this remark angered Zhang Xuanzhi.Henry Zhangzhi took two old servants and went north with his sword.Argue with Cui Cheng.However, the two argued for three days and three nights in Tobu City, and neither of them defeated the other.Instead, they cherish each other and become friends.The two met and wanted to imitate Liu Kun and Zu Ti and dance after hearing the chicken, determined to serve the court.

However, by coincidence, Murong Jun forced the people in various states and counties to revolt, and Cui Yao and Zhang Xuanzhi were kidnapped into the refugees, and they went to Gao Jingzong with the brigade.

Cui Cheng smiled slightly and said: "This imperial examination is better than Emperor Wu of Wei. Although Emperor Wu of Wei's recruitment order does not ask about background or family status, it is easy for people to take advantage of loopholes. If you have no talent, you will know the truth once you try it."

One of Zhang Xuan patted the table and said angrily: "This son of Gao Jingzong has long had the heart of disobedience. He is a mere concubine, and he is not even a prince. Why should he open a course to obtain a scholar?"

Cui Cheng didn't say a word, although he has a good family background, but now he is in the middle of nowhere, even poorer than a poor family.But Zhang Xuanzhi is different. The Zhang family in Wujun owns tens of thousands of fertile land, and there are no fewer than 10 diners.Although he is white at this time, he is more expensive than a prince.Cui Cheng thought of being alone, having eaten his last meal, but not his next meal, and his tattered clothes, so he couldn't help feeling sour.

Henry Zhang also scolded him for being addicted, and the more he said, the more outrageous he became.I almost jumped to scold my mother.

Cui Yi hurriedly stepped forward to cover Henry Zhangzhi's mouth and said, "Xuanzhi, be careful!"

"Ashamed, ashamed!" Only then did Henry Zhang remember that he was in the Beifu military camp at this time, and the power of life and death was in the hands of others, so he made a soft apology and sat angrily.

Cui Chengdao: "The hero He Wen was born. Gaozu was a commoner. He started at the beginning, but he created a strong man for 400 years. Emperor Zhaolie of the Shu Han Dynasty was born in poverty and sold straw mats for a living. However, he competed with Wei Wu and Wu Tai (Wu Taizu Sun Quan) The world is divided into three parts. Now Dudu Gao has tens of thousands of powerful soldiers and is already invincible. Although he is at the frontier of the Yan and Jin Dynasties and the battleground of the Jianghuai River, there is still room for maneuver.”

"Oh?" Henry Zhang said strangely: "In Xuanzhi's opinion, Gao Jingzong is just a child with a yellow mouth. Although he was lucky for a while, he is easy to break if he passes the steel, so he doesn't have to last for a long time. But I heard that my uncle has a good opinion."

"Xuan Zhiru came to take the school exam again, so that's fine..." Cui Yao said with a smile: "The winners and losers of the ancient times have their talents, and they will be strong even if they are weak. If you are not the same person, even if you are strong, you will be weak. Gao Dudu Although it is the year of ambition and learning, he is wise and unconstrained, and only suitable for his talents. He can make decisions on major events, but he has no way to respond. When the laws are clear, rewards and punishments must be followed. Although there are few soldiers, they all fight to the death. , conduct oneself frugally, and show no mercy to those who have made meritorious deeds, so the loyal and upright people in the world are willing to use them, how is this... compared to Gaozu?"

Henry Zhangzhi was speechless.He was not convinced by Gao Jingzong, just because Gao Jingzong did not have a prominent family background, and he created a foundation with only his hands.I am quite dissatisfied.

Cui Zhi continued: "The Yan thief is going against the law. The sky is angry and the people are complaining. The high governor punishes the people and punishes the crime. He obeys the sky and responds to the people. Why worry about the big things not being done?"

Zhang Xuanzhi said: "Jianghuai is a place of four battles. There is no danger to defend. Jianghuai is slow and flat. Li Tianyan rides vertically and horizontally. Fighting with steps, victory is a small victory, and defeat is a big defeat. How can it be done?"

Henry Zhangzhi reacted quickly, and then threw out an eternal puzzle, that is, the problem of infantry fighting cavalry.For thousands of years, cavalry has been invincible against infantry. If they win, they will fight, and if they cannot win, they will run away.Anyway, the two legs of the infantry cannot catch up with the four legs of the cavalry.On the contrary, once the infantry is defeated and loses the cover of the formation, the cavalry will cover up and kill, and it will become a one-sided massacre.

Cui Cheng's head turned sharply, but he couldn't think of a solution to the problem.

Just then a voice came from outside the tent: "Without cavalry, the enemy will give us cavalry."

The two were stunned, but they saw Gao Jingzong push the door open and enter.

"See the governor!"

"Excuse me, you two!" Gao Jingzong stretched out his hands to help him, and then smiled and said, "This governor raised troops from the Huaishui River, and there was not even a single horse in the army. However, he defeated the Xiangshan Guo family and got more than [-] horses. Formed two regiments of Yueqi. After defeating Murong Chui, the governor captured more than [-] horses one after another. With one horse and two horses, you can get more than [-] cavalry. As long as the Xianbei people are driven out of the Central Plains and the land of Youyan is recovered, how can it be done? Worrying about my Han family not having any cavalry? Thinking back to those days, Fubo Dingyuan, Han cavalry intimidated the surroundings, how could a Huma dare to cross the Yin Mountain?"

If you want to ask why Gao Jingzong came to Shiziying, you should say that you have made an important discovery when correcting the test papers this time.Gao Jingzong held the imperial examination for the first time, not only met the funny Wang Jia, but also found the names of Cui Yi and Zhang Xuanzhi in the volume.I am afraid that neither Zhang Xuanzhi nor Cui Yi discovered that they actually occupied an important position in history.

Because Cui Cheng angered Emperor Daowu (Tuoba Gui), he had almost the same effect as Cao Cao's killing of border troops, and caused Han people to flee one after another. Tuoba Xianbei had no one to use. Finally, in order to ease ethnic conflicts, he took the initiative to Sinicize.This is the reason why Emperor Daowu changed the surname of Xianbei to Yisu.

As for Zhang Xuanzhi in the Eastern Jin Dynasty, he also became the prefect of Wu Xing, the champion general, and the official secretary.Although he has the influence of Zhang's family background in Wu County, his talent is also indispensable.At least Gu, Lu, Zhu, Zhang, and no fewer than a thousand descendants of the gentry.However, there is only one position of Minister of the Ministry of Officials.

Gao Jingzong gently placed the letter of appointment in front of the table for the two of them, and Cui Cheng opened it without hesitation.Instead, he was appointed as the governor's office of the Beifu Army to consult and join the army.Zhang Xuanzhi opened his letter of appointment and saw that it was the official who joined the army.

When officials join the army, they are in charge of examinations, personnel affairs, promotion, and grading. Gao Jingzong is also in charge of these things, and Gao Jingzong is really too busy.Had to delegate power.

Gao Jingzong said: "I wonder if the two of you can give in?"

(End of this chapter)