Kingdom of Heaven and Han

Chapter 59
Wang Xiaolie was sitting in front of the case, holding a big fan in his hand, where he was approving the teaching materials for the instructors compiled by the military and Chinese people these days.The instructors from Wang Yanjun are all older than the army and are very familiar with the affairs of the army.What they taught was what Song Jun would use on a daily basis at this time.The content will definitely not be out of the "Wu Jing Zong Yao", but the military has modified it according to the reality.

"Wu Jing Zong Yao" is compiled by literati, and it covers almost everything in the military system and equipment.The advantages are in detail, and the disadvantages are somewhat lacking in practicality.The actual training system in the military is passed down by word of mouth and is too detailed in writing.

At this moment, a soldier came in, crossed his hands and said: "Xiaosheren, Yang Tixia led people to do business, and they fought with Dong Tong's soldiers!"

Wang Xiaohun put down his pen and asked, "What caused the conflict? What were the consequences?"

The soldier said: "Dong Tongzhi managed a few soldiers to eat in front of our stall, but they didn't give the money. After saying a few words, they started fighting. Zhang Jun used a rolling pin to knock down five soldiers with knives."

Wang Xiaohun gave an "oh" and didn't speak for a while.He stood up, paced for a while, and said, "How is it now?"

The soldier said: "Dozens of people from Dong Tong's army left and surrounded our booth. Yang Tixia saw that the situation was not good, and hurriedly sent someone to report."

Wang Xiaohun said: "You go and tell them, don't do it. Of course, if Dong Tongzhi's army comes over, you can't be beaten. I'll go to see Dong Tongzhi and wait for our news."

The soldiers crossed their hands to promise, and hurried away.

Wang Xiaohun packed up neatly, brought a few personal soldiers, left the barracks, and headed towards Dong Xianjun.

The two armies are in the same city, and there is no direct superior control, so it is normal for conflicts to arise.It is impossible to think that everything is peaceful, the key is to see how the masters of both sides will deal with it.In Wang Xiaoli's impression, Dong Xian is also famous in history, so it shouldn't be difficult to speak.Of course, if Dong Xian was domineering, Wang Xiaohun would not give in.Although his troops are few, if they really fight, the outcome is unknown.

When they arrived at Dong Xian's barracks, the soldiers reported to go in.Not long after, Dong Xian brought a few generals to greet him.

Let the handsome tent, and everyone sat down.Dong Xian asked for tea and asked, "I don't know if the commander Wang is here, what is the important thing?"

Wang Xiaohun said: "The day before yesterday, I went to the commanding army and said that the army is short of money and food, and I want to do some business in the city, and the commander agreed."

Dong Xian nodded: "That's right. Now the military is struggling with money and rations, it's normal to make some changes."

Wang Xiaohun said: "Yesterday, the army was busy for a day, and today I set up a stall beside the Huitong Bridge to sell some food. Everything was going well, but I didn't want the sun to rise, so a few soldiers brought their knives and went to eat in front of the stall. You won't pay for your meal-"

Hearing this, Dong Xian immediately changed his face.He said sharply to his subordinates: "Which army soldier is it? Go check it out immediately! If you find it out, you will be executed! We have been stationed in Luoyang, and we have been strictly ordered many times not to oppress the people of this city. If you don't give money for food today, wouldn't it be burning and looting tomorrow? Robbery!"

A general next to him got up and crossed his hands to say yes.

Wang Xiaohun was taken aback, but he didn't expect Dong Xianjun's military discipline to be strict.He hurriedly said: "No hurry, it's not a big deal. As long as we talk about it and educate our subordinates, it will be fine. Now we will pass the bridge, but the two armies are just confronting each other, and no one will be killed."

Dong Xian said: "We are the officers and soldiers of the imperial court, fighting against the Jin army in the north to protect the people of our country. The military discipline is not strict, and everything can happen. If we rule as the Jin army, how can we see the court! Commander Wang, needless to say, If something like this happens, kill it! I will naturally make up for the loss of your army. If you are allowed to return to the city, including me, you will have to give money!"

After speaking, he said to the general who got up: "Take my military order, go to the Huitong Bridge, and kill the few who don't pay for their meals! Other soldiers who participated in this matter, go back to the camp and hit a hundred military sticks!"

The general crossed his hands to agree and turned to go out.

Wang Xiaohun looked at the back of the general leaving, and was at a loss for a while.

At this time, leading troops, there are not many punishment patterns in the army.The heavy ones were beheaded, the light ones were beaten with a stick, and there were few other punishments.Wang Xiaolie originally thought that it was Dong Xian who relied on his identity to guard Luoyang and wanted to take advantage of him.But he didn't want to cause trouble for himself, and when he got to Dong Xian's place, he would be executed.

Wang Xiaolie understood that the military discipline must be strict.But also understand that the military must not be high pressure.Only by grasping this degree can we truly lead an army.At this time, the military, with regard to military discipline, was generally positioned in strict words.The result is high pressure in the military.In order to allow the soldiers to vent their emotions, most armies require absolute obedience to the orders of their superiors, and they choose to indulge in violation of the common people.

It is often said that in ancient China, bandits crossed like a comb, and soldiers crossed like a grate.For the common people, facing the court officials and army is more terrifying than facing bandits.Of course, this is not absolute. In most cases, it is better to face the official army.But there is this sentence, it shows that this situation is not accidental.Of course, this is not because the leading officials have a problem with their minds, but a deliberate choice.They demanded that their subordinates obey them absolutely, and the loss of the common people would be impossible.If the military discipline is strict, and then demand to be good to the people, it requires superb political skills, otherwise it is easy to lead to mutiny.

In this era, almost no army can grasp this degree.The closest is nothing more than Yue Jiajun.Frozen to death without demolishing houses, starving to death without looting, has been passed down for thousands of years.But it should be admitted that the military discipline of the Yue family was largely achieved by high pressure, not by superb political work.The people welcomed the Yue family army and gave them all the support they could.But the Yue family army may not really care about the people.After Yue Fei was killed, the Yue family army was as quiet as a sheep.Not only the soldiers, but even the generals rarely complained for Yue Fei, which is evident.

Such as the Yue family army, the combat power largely depends on Yue Fei alone.Without Yue Fei, the combat effectiveness of this army quickly declined, and it was difficult to recover.This is the difference between the ancient army and the so-called modern army of later generations. There is a world of difference between the two.

The army that Wang Xiaohun wanted to bring out was the army of the future generations.Their equipment may be inferior, but they should be as close as possible in terms of thinking.This requires not only strict military discipline, but also that there should be no high pressure in the military, and that soldiers should have their own channels.Now that I met Dong Xian, I suddenly understood the huge difference between the ancient army and the army of later generations.If you don't know it yourself, you will make a big mistake.

Why does the army of the new China have political work?Why is it so important?If you don't realize this, you won't understand.This is what the military without politics will be like.Money alone is not enough.

Standing up, Wang Xiaohun bowed his hands to Dong Xian: "Tongzhi, I've come to look for you this time, I'm a little confused. To be honest, in my opinion, in order to punish the soldiers in the army, we must first let them understand what is wrong. Where and what is wrong, think about these things clearly. After that, let them understand what kind of punishment they will receive. The important thing is to achieve the purpose of curing the disease and saving people. It’s not enough. In the army, I’m afraid every day, who would want to join the army?”

Dong Xian said: "Commander, lead troops must first be strict! Who are the people in the army? They are all treacherous and cunning! In the army, we must let them be like a light on the back and dare not give half a word of military orders! Once we are soft, the army will be defeated. gone!"

Wang Xiaohun looked at Dong Xian, not knowing what to say for a while.Just silent.

(End of this chapter)