Chapter 1535: A show of force?
History is a very magical thing. It can exist in many forms and be passed down to future generations. It may be official history, it may be romance, or it may just be a folk legend...
In storytelling such as "The Romance of the Sui and Tang Dynasties", "Xue Rengui's Conquest of the East", and "Xue Gang's Rebellion against the Tang Dynasty" that have been widely circulated and fascinated the audience, one of the most outstanding generals after the founding of the Tang Dynasty was Xue Rengui , his son Xue Dingshan and grandson Xue Gang later inherited his career, and the Xue family became the pillars of the Tang Dynasty.
Xue Rengui was suppressed when he first debuted, and he was just a small fire-headed actor. Because his boss is named Zhang Shigui. This man is jealous of talents and has a heart like a snake. He suppresses and frames Xue Rengui everywhere. Xue Rengui wore a white robe, so Zhang Shigui asked his son-in-law He Zongxian to also wear a white robe. He Zongxian took all the credit for Xue Rengui's achievements. Later, when he found out what had happened, he wanted to get rid of Xue Rengui. After failing to succeed, he rebelled and rebelled, and was eventually defeated and executed.
Therefore, Zhang Shigui also became a treacherous official who was punished by everyone, and was even listed as the four major treacherous officials along with Qin Hui, Zhao Gao, and Yan Song...
Of course, Fang Jun knew that the real history was not like that. The Yang Family General series blackmailed Pan Mei, the famous founding general of the Northern Song Dynasty, into a traitor who betrayed his country in pursuit of glory and persecuted loyal people. The Tang Dynasty series also portrays Zhang Shigui and Su Lie, the famous generals in the early Tang Dynasty, as shameless villains who engage in conspiracy and conspiracy all day long. In the story of Bao Gong, Pang Ji, a famous official of a generation, was denigrated as a traitor who controlled the government and bent the law for personal gain...it was just a novel.
However, it is precisely these romances that have been deeply rooted in the hearts of the people because they have been spread for a long time, but they have made some people who are not familiar with history preconceptions. It must be said that these people are indeed a little unfair.
However, history is a mess. Who is black, who is white, and who is gray, how can it be easily distinguished?
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Zhang Shigui is already over sixty this year. It stands to reason that people of this age can be regarded as long-lived elders among the ancients, but for the pampered high-ranking officials and dignitaries, they are not considered old. Zhang Shigui also looks strong and burly, but compared to when Fang Jun first met him two years ago, his gray beard and hair show his aging state.
Outside the Xuanwu Gate, at the gate of the Youtun Guards Barracks, Fang Jun, who was coming to take office, saw Zhang Shigui riding a horse and waiting here accompanied by several subordinates. He quickly got off his horse, took two steps forward and clasped his fists, saying: "Guo Why is the Duke here?”
Zhang Shigui said with a smile on horseback: "You have come to Youtun camp to take up a post. If I don't come to suppress these arrogant soldiers, why don't you demolish this military camp?"
Fang Jun was a little embarrassed and said with a wry smile: "Why are you laughing at me, Duke Guo? It's just that I am impulsive and make you laugh."
"Impulsive? Haha..."
Zhang Shigui laughed and jumped off his horse. The troops behind him also dismounted one after another.
"Outsiders all say that Fang Erlang is a stick, but he is blind and cannot see the mountain. I wonder which stick in the world can amass the world's wealth and win the title of the God of Wealth, and at the same time, he can also write a pen to rule the country and mount a horse to bring peace to the country? In front of a real person Don’t tell lies. You should get over it as soon as possible. Don’t pretend to be crazy in front of me.”
Zhang Shigui said in his mouth, stepped forward, punched Fang Jun on the shoulder with a smile, nodded and praised: "You have such a strong body, how can there be any frailty of a civil servant's family? Do it well, you must do it" Don't waste my efforts in recommending you to take over. I will leave the tens of thousands of men in Youtun camp in your hands. Don't let them hold their heads high in front of their colleagues in the Sixteenth Guards!" br>
Fang Jun was stunned.
Zhang Shigui recommended me to the post of General Youtunwei to His Majesty Li Er on his own initiative? Fortunately, I thought that this title was a decision made by His Majesty Li Er in order to compensate for "stealing" the supermarket from him to his son.
Mom, His Majesty Li Er is so treacherous...
Following Zhang Shigui into the military camp, Fang Jun was still complaining in his heart. After this incident, His Majesty Li Er's tall and perfect image quietly collapsed in Fang Jun's mind... As an emperor, he still has to act like this, how shameless is it? !
Zhang Shigui was dressed in casual clothes and walked in front with his hands behind his back. Fang Jun was a little behind as a sign of respect.
Zhang Shigui looked at the surrounding tents and buildings, as well as the majestic Xuanwu Gate Tower and the towering palace walls not far away. There was a touch of reluctance in his eyes, and he said with a sigh: "I have been in Wude for nine years. this Departing from the land, he accompanied His Majesty to enter the court through Xuanwu Gate, and experienced that fight... After His Majesty changed the Yuan Dynasty to Zhenguan, I was entrusted with the title of Chief of Xuanwu Gate to guard Xuanwu Gate and the imperial palace. I also entrusted Youtun camp to me. hand, can It is said that I have great trust and unparalleled honor and favor. Once upon a time, I wanted to guard the Xuanwu Gate for His Majesty and die with all my heart... It's a pity that the battles in the past caused wounds all over my body, and this year it is even more of an old-time arrow. The sores broke out and I almost lost my life. It’s not like I’m greedy for life, but how can I bear the heavy responsibility of Su Wei Palace with such a body? If I neglect my duty, I will die..."
Anyone who is familiar with the history of the Tang Dynasty cannot fail to know the importance of Xuanwu Gate.
Zhang Shigui was able to defeat Cheng Yaojin, Yu Chigong and other famous generals to get the important task of guarding the Xuanwu Gate, which was equivalent to His Majesty Li Er entrusting all his wealth and life to Zhang Shigui's hands. This kind of honor, favor and trust was filled by everyone in the government and no one else. comparable.
Of course, the troops at Suwei Xuanwumen are not only the Youtun camp. There is also another troop stationed not far away, the Zuen camp. The people who command the Zuen camp are General Zuenwei and Duke Qiao. Chai Zhewei……
On the main campus, the soldiers of the Youtun camp were already standing in line.
A few days ago, they had received the imperial edict to change the appointment of General Youtunwei. However, although the name Fang Jun was familiar to everyone in the army, there were not many who actually knew Fang Jun. The left and right camps are different from the other fourteen guards. Most of the soldiers are recruited, and there are almost no children from meritorious families. Therefore, people like Fang Jun who are famous in Chang'an seem to be very mysterious...< br>
At this moment, the soldiers were staring at the strong figure following Zhang Shigui. Most of them nodded secretly and looked heroic. He was not just a playboy who only knew how to walk the dog and tease the chicken. Supplemented by what they heard, some rest assured.
Of course, those who are dissatisfied are indispensable...
Zhang Shigui led Fang Jun to the general stage, looked at the neat queues and familiar faces in front of him, and couldn't suppress his heartbeat. He whispered: "These sons will be handed over to Erlang from now on. I will do my best to stay in the imperial palace from now on." Guarding the palace, Erlang must not let someone down.”
Although his position as General of the Youtun Guard was handed over to Fang Jun, his position as Chief of the Xuanwu Clan was still there. From then on, he gave up leading the army and concentrated on serving as His Majesty Li Er's "Commander of the Imperial Guard"...
Fang Junze is full of confidence. This is not his first time leading troops, so there is no difficulty at all, right?
"Don't worry, Duke Guo. Everyone in the court knows that Duke Guo is generous and kind and loves his soldiers as much as his son, but they don't know that a certain Fang Jun is also willing to give in too much! No matter whether it was the Shenji Battalion or the Royal Navy later. , which soldier is not still thinking about our interests now? When it comes to leading troops in war, I am naturally inferior to Guo? My Lord, you are invincible in the south and north, but when it comes to logistics, food, and treatment, who can compare with a certain Fang Jun's troops? In a word, they need money, food, and weapons, but they are useless. In two years, Youtun Camp will definitely become the strongest army among the Sixteen Guards!”
Zhang Shigui looked at the high-spirited Fang Jun, nodded and smiled, affirming his seemingly brilliant words.
As Fang Jun said, whether it is the Shenji Battalion or the Royal Navy, no matter how prickly the soldiers are, they are convinced!
I would like to ask, which army in the entire Tang Dynasty can have the generals deliver the ashes of the fallen soldiers one by one to their parents and relatives after the war, so that the souls can be buried in their hometown? Which army can provide excessive pensions to disabled soldiers in the army and open farms to properly resettle them?
Only Fang Jun!
Zhang Shigui smiled and encouraged, then turned to face the soldiers, looked around, and said loudly: "Today, I will step down from the post of General of the Youtun Guard. Your Majesty has appointed me to be succeeded by Fang Jun, the left minister of the Ministry of War! From now on, you don't have to strictly guard Military orders must be obeyed absolutely, just like when this commander is here! Anyone who dares to violate the law will be punished by military law and will not be merciful!"
These words have the proper meaning in the title.
Generally speaking, whether an official or a military general, once he has resigned from office, he should quietly walk away and make way for his successor. If the successor has interests involved with him or simply wants to give him a ride, he will support the successor like Zhang Shigui and use his own prestige to pave the way for the successor to take office.
Fang Jun was very satisfied with Zhang Shigui's help and guidance. Just as he was about to give a guarantee in front of all the soldiers, he saw a general in the front row of the array wearing a helmet and carrying armor. He stepped forward and stood out from the crowd, saying loudly: "Commander , We are not disobeying the emperor’s order, but sending such a yellow-mouthed boy to oppress us, we are dissatisfied!”
"Not convinced!"
"Not convinced!"
When the other soldiers saw someone jumping out to cause trouble, they immediately started making noises. For a while, the voice of "disobedience" resounded throughout the school grounds, and even the imperial guards on the tower of Xuanwu Gate in the distance looked over curiously.
Fang Jun did not speak, but looked calmly at the agitating army in front of him, his eyes slightly narrowed.
He spoke softly at a volume that only Zhang Shigui could hear, and sighed helplessly: "Why, Duke Guo wants to give us a blow and test his own quality?"
With Zhang Shigui's prestige, he didn't believe that without Zhang Shigui's approval and acquiescence, someone would dare to jump out and challenge him at this time!
But since his position as general was recommended by Zhang Shigui, why did he instruct others to jump out and provoke him at this time?
Contradictory...(End of Chapter)