Chapter 4142: Fighting in the same room
Chapter 3886: Roommates fighting
Li Xiaogong couldn't figure it out. It would be understandable if those common people and untouchables were unwilling to accept the status quo. But Fang Jun himself was a member of a powerful family and was born into the ruling class. Why would he want to stand up for those ants at the expense of himself? What about the interests?
Even a sage like Confucius once said, "The people can be guided by it, but not made to know it." The rulers and the people of Guizhou are inherently opposed. "Those who work hard govern people, and those who work hard govern others." The country Isn’t that how it should be?
The heads of Guizhou are ignorant. They seem to be miserable with no food to eat and no clothes to cover their bodies. However, once they are given three meals of food and clothing, they will become greedy and have insatiable desires. They will cry and cry for more. If they cannot be satisfied, they will make noises. Make trouble.
On the contrary, as long as they are squeezed hard and make them worry about food and clothing, they will no longer have the energy to think about other things, and the world will naturally be harmonious.
If the emperor is wise and kind, the people will live easier; if the emperor is cruel and unkind, the people will work harder. This is also a matter of course. If the emperor and the officials of the world are responsible for whether the people have enough to eat and are clothed warmly, then who can be an official or an emperor if they have enough to eat?
People are divided into three, six or nine grades when they are born. The nobles of the aristocratic families are also from the head of Guizhou. It is just that the ancestors have struggled for hundreds or even hundreds of years to accumulate the current family fortune, which can enable future generations to study wisely, govern the world, and rule the common people. Should it be done from time to time?
Is it possible to let those heads of Guizhou, who don't know a word of Chinese characters and can't make any sense, govern the world?
There has to be chaos.
Anyone who dares to say such a thing must be completely stupid.
But no matter how you look at it, Fang Jun doesn’t look like a fool with a broken brain...
"Then you should continue to be so noble. I hope you can stay true to your resolve and not be inconsistent with your appearance and forget your original intention when you face the temptation of interests in the future."
As Li Xiaogong spoke, he straightened his clothes, stepped out from the rain corridor, and quickly arrived at the main entrance of Wude Hall. His Royal Highness, wearing the prince's crown robe, had arrived surrounded by imperial guards, and the people who came to participate in the "big burial" had also arrived. Gathered here, they were arranged according to their status under the command of officials from the Ministry of Rites, Zongzheng Temple, chamberlains, and palace officials.
The "big burial" is about to begin.
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General Su Jia of the Right Houwei stood on his horse under the tower of Yanxi Gate, looking at the fierce fighting in the direction of Chengtian Gate. Soldiers injured and killed in the front were being transported out of Yanxi Gate and then out of Chang'an by Chunming Gate. He raised his hand. He touched the rainwater on his face, spit hard, and asked around: "How many casualties are there?"
The official who recorded the incident and joined the army immediately said: "One thousand were seriously injured, three thousand were slightly injured, and more than six hundred were killed in battle."
Su Jia frowned and felt heavy.
There was no room for evasion in such a deadly battle, and ordinary tactics and strategies were useless. The center of the battlefield under the Chengtianmen was like a huge millstone of flesh and blood. The casualties on both sides were naturally high, but it lasted less than midnight. There were so many casualties in Kung Fu, which still made Su Jia shocked and worried.
You Houwei is now the only ceremonial force of the King of Jin in Chang'an, and his status is extraordinary. If he can forcefully invade the Taiji Palace and strangle the prince, he will naturally be called "the most powerful one from the dragon", and no one can match it. But Su Jia is a veteran of hundreds of battles and has excellent tactical literacy. He understands that fighting to the death is just an attitude shown by the King of Jin to the prince. It is also an expression of his determination to the people of Guanzhong and the world to complete the "edict" of the late emperor. In fact, it is not at all It is possible to defeat the East Palace and enter the Tai Chi Palace at the sixth rate.
Otherwise, how could the prince have the guts to preside over the late emperor's "burial" in a grand manner in the palace, and later have to accept the worship of hundreds of officials and clan members?
The decisive place for the King of Jin lies in Tongguan. At that time, he will defend the dangerous place and rely on the support of the Shandong and Jiangnan clans. He can sneak into the middle of the pass and reach Chang'an. The victory will be decided in one battle.
The dilemma for Su Jia at the moment is that You Houwei has to show his momentum to let King Jin see the commander's loyalty, and at the same time, he has to preserve his strength and not lose too much here.
If Youhouwei is crippled in this battle, the King of Jin will still be able to retreat to Tongguan, but after the support from various sects comes, how can the commander guarantee his status in the King of Jin's family? Even if King Jin achieves great things in the future, what will the commander use to pursue greater interests?
In the final analysis, the army is the source of Yuchi Gong's confidence. Without the army, the world's achievements cannot guarantee the benefits he deserves. On the contrary, as long as the army is in hand, who dares to ignore it?
As the day dawned, the war was raging. Every moment, brothers Paoze died in battle under the Chengtian sect. The blood of You Houwei was passing away bit by bit. Su Jia became more and more anxious and said to the soldiers around him: "Go to Chunming sect and ask. Commander, how long will this battle last?”
"Here!"
After receiving the order, the soldiers quickly turned the horse's head upside down, beat the horse and ran towards Chunming Gate.
Another group of wounded soldiers were pulled out. The wounded soldiers were lying on the cart covered only by a worn-out raincloth. Blood flowed from the gaps in the cart plates to the ground, and was soon diluted and dispersed by the rain. The wounded soldiers were lying on the cart holding their severed legs. Rolling and wailing, the cry is shrill.
Su Jia spat out a mouthful of saliva, with a gloomy look on his face, and shouted: "You're not dead yet, why are you howling? I should hold back this embarrassing thing!"
The wounded soldier was scolded, biting his lip so hard that it soon broke. His mouth was full of blood and his face turned pale. Rain mixed with sweat dripped down, making him look even more miserable and embarrassed.
"Mother!"
Su Jia cursed in a low voice. The soldiers who had just returned had already returned, panting: "The commander-in-chief said that His Highness King Jin has never issued an order to retreat. Let us resist. Whoever dares to take even half a step back will be killed." Pardon!”
The flesh on Su Jia's cheeks bulged, and he gritted his back molars, without saying a word, and threw the riding crop in his hand to the ground.
"Fight, fight to death, kill all these brothers, and let the commander-in-chief perform his duties loyally in front of King Jin!"
He naturally understood what Yu Chigong meant. Since he had surrendered to the King of Jin, he had to fulfill his duties. The King of Jin ordered a fierce attack on the Tai Chi Palace. Even if there was a mountain of swords and a sea of fire ahead, he had to move forward... But that was just what he said. Could it be that the front was really a mountain of swords and a sea of fire? Are you going to rush in with your life?
These veterans spent their entire lives fighting in hundreds of battles, but today they died meaninglessly in front of the Chengtian Gate. They might even bear the name of rebellion, and all their past merits would be deprived of them, and Yongye Field would be taken back. , even if his wife, children, and children escaped death, they would inevitably be sent to the army for three thousand miles.
Naturally, the generals on the left and right also complained about such a deadly battle, but they did not dare to show it like Su Jia did. Yuchi Gong's cruelty was second to none among the Zhenguan ministers. Anyone who dared to disobey his military orders would be skinned alive by him. Come down...
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Li Jing sat in the barracks under the golden door with his helmet on. The battle reports from the front flew into his desk like snowflakes. The military recorder compiled and summarized these battle reports one by one, and then marked them one by one on the map hanging on the wall. The current situation was clear at a glance.
Cheng Chubi assisted from the side.
This model between the map and the sand table was the first creation of Fang Jun. As Fang Jun's friend, Cheng Chubi naturally knew it very well. When he pasted several black flags representing the Right Houwei on the map one by one according to their current positions, He looked around and suddenly frowned and said: "Commander, there are more than 40,000 people in the right marquis guard, but there are only more than 10,000 in front of us. The rest of the troops are stationed in Both inside and outside Chunming Gate seemed to be constantly providing support to the Chengtian Gate area, but at the same time many casualties were withdrawn. The number was always around 10,000 and never increased... This allowed Qu Tuquan's troops stationed outside Jinguang Gate to bypass Longshouyuan. Assault on Chunming Gate, we launch another fierce attack on the frontal battlefield, making it impossible to take care of both ends, or cutting off their retreat."
Li Jing stroked his beard, feeling quite pleased.
This naughty kid usually speaks every word and can't even fart, but he can talk endlessly when discussing military affairs, and he is often very insightful and has the style of his father. He is a rare good person. Miao Zi, if he could train under him for a few more years, might become one of the few commanders among the younger generation of the Tang Dynasty.
It's a pity that I am old. After this battle, I will hand over the military power no matter what, and there is no possibility of leading troops anymore, so I feel a little sad...
However, he soon became excited again. Although he could not lead the army, as long as he won the battle and the crown prince successfully ascended the throne, the academy would be rebuilt. At that time, he could return to the academy. When he was busy, he compiled military books, taught and educated people, and when he was free, he entertained his grandson and others. How wonderful is it to enjoy a leisurely tour in the woods and springs?
Feeling relieved, his mood naturally improved, so he stood up and came to the map, patiently pointing out: "War is never limited to the victory or defeat of one city or one place. Even a partial general who charges in front of the battle must have an overall view. , otherwise you will not know where to attack and where to hold on, and you will be brave but not wise. Sometimes, not only will it be ineffective, but it will ruin the big thing. "
Cheng Chubi was confused and carefully looked at the battle situation marked on the map, not knowing why.
Li Jing pointed to the location of Chunming Gate and said: "Chunming Gate is the gateway to the East City. No matter whether they win or lose, the Right Houwei must ensure that this place is under control. Otherwise, we don't need to defeat them on the battlefield. They will be in chaos if their own retreat is cut off." Military spirit, so Yuchi Gong must be stationed here.”
Cheng Chubi nodded.
Li Jing then moved his finger eastward from Chunming Gate to less than ten miles outside the city. There was a small mound there, next to the official road from Chunming Gate to Baqiao: "The body of the King of Jin is a daughter of gold, and it is The core of the rebel army naturally cannot take risks, but the guards around it are weak. , can only rely on the protection of the Right Houwei, so we must not dare to be too far away from the Right Houwei. The distance here is just right. If you enter, you can quickly enter the palace and take over the overall situation. If you retreat, you can go straight to Tongguan along the Ba Bridge. Presumably Tongguan is still under the control of the rebels. Under.”
Cheng Chubi was still a little confused: "The last general can lead a brigade of cavalry to bypass Longshou Plain and directly attack the place where the King of Jin resides. With a 70-80% certainty, the battle can be successful."
He is willing to watch more, learn more, and improve his tactical literacy, but facing the current war, which is equivalent to a room fighting, he really can't muster much energy.
So what if we win or lose?
Those who died were all the Paoze brothers who fought side by side in the past to resist foreign aggression... (End of this chapter)