Han Dao world

Chapter 523 Lead by Example
Liu Xie sat on the general platform and saw this scene from a distance.

He was expressionless.

Not calm, but the face was frozen.

He has always felt that the Central Plains Dynasty was able to rub the grassland people on the ground during the Han and Tang Dynasties, but they were ravaged by the grassland people after the Song Dynasty. The most fundamental reason was that the ruling stage was corrupt and lost the spirit of martial arts.Civilization has become weak, and Han and Tang scholars with both civil and military skills have become Song and Ming scholars who can only recite poems and Fu, and the battle with real swords and guns has also become a mouthpiece in the court.

To change this trend, the ruler must lead by example, especially him, a traveler who is determined to reverse the trajectory of history.

Martial arts is easier said than done.Practicing Sanjiu in winter and practicing Sanfu in summer are not just talking about it, behind it is countless sweat and even blood and tears.

For example, it is a difficult task to stand on a high platform and command operations when the wind is blowing.Even though he was wrapped in thick winter clothes, the cold wind still pierced in like needles, making him chill all over his body, and the iron armor on his body could freeze off a layer of skin.

How hard is it for those soldiers who hold weapons and are always ready to fight the Xianbei people?

"The general's horn and bow cannot be controlled, and the guard's iron clothes are hard to wear" is not only a heroic poem, but a true portrayal.

Even so, he gritted his teeth and held on, unwilling to leave the general platform.

Take a step back, and the previous efforts may be in vain.As long as he stands here, without him saying a word, it will be more effective than countless rhetoric, and those who want to be shaken will find no reason to retreat.

Seeing the Xianbei retreat, Liu Xietai nodded slightly and waved his hand. "Bless Qiang Xiaowei with a pot of wine."

"Wei." Xun Yun who was on the side walked to the general platform and shouted an edict.

He was also about to freeze, his mouth was a little out of control, and his voice was a little distorted. He said it twice before the Lang Guan below could hear him clearly.Xia Houchong picked up a jug of wine and rushed to the left wing position.

"The Son of Heaven bestows wine—" Xia Houchong shouted loudly, his frozen body gradually warmed up as he ran, and his originally stiff movements gradually became more flexible.When he rushed into Ma Chao's position, he was already sweating all over, and he just wanted to take off his heavy winter clothes and run wantonly.

Ma Chao was depressed when he saw Xia Houchong running towards him, shouting "The Son of Heaven bestows wine", he was overjoyed, got off his horse quickly, and quickly adjusted his armor.

"The Son of Heaven has an edict to bestow a pot of wine on Qiang Xiaowei." Xia Houchong said out of breath.

"Wei Chenchao, the guard of Qiang, thank Your Majesty for the wine." Ma Chao took the wine pot and bowed deeply in the direction of Jiangtai.

Xia Houchong turned and left, Ma Chao turned around, held up the flagon high, and the grievance just now turned into clouds of smoke.He took a sip of the wine, and then passed the jug to Pound. "Pass it on! One mouthful each."

"Here." Pound took the jug, took a sip, and handed it to the soldier who had just joined him in the battle.

A jug of wine is definitely not enough for everyone to drink. Most people can only touch the spout and wet their lips.But to them, this honor is far more valuable than a jug of wine.

At this moment, the humiliation of being "defeated" by the Xianbei people turned into the pride of obeying orders.

Those who obey the order will be rewarded.

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Standing tall, Han Sui of the Chinese Army also saw this scene, and couldn't restrain his envy in his heart.

Unexpectedly, the emperor's first reward was snatched away by Ma Chao.

This Xianbei man is really short-sighted, why didn't he come to attack my position, but Ma Chao's position instead?When it comes to showing weakness, who can be better than me?

Han Sui was aggrieved, watched the Xianbei retreat, and then summoned the generals to discuss the matter, and reiterated the purpose of this battle again.

The Son of Heaven wants to lure the enemy to go deep. You must grasp the rhythm well. You can neither let the Xianbei attack too hard, nor let the Xianbei lose too much and scare them away.

The victory or defeat of this battle is not an individual victory or defeat, but the victory or defeat of the big man and the Xianbei people fighting for the destiny. It is a key battle for whether the Liangzhou people can take advantage of the situation and become the pillars of the imperial court.Those who follow orders will be rewarded.Those who do not obey orders will be punished even if they win.All actions must be carried out in accordance with the established plan to the letter.

The generals clung to their promises.

Han Sui arranged the affairs in the camp, and then rushed to the imperial tent to see the emperor.

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Liu Xie returned to the big tent and roasted for a long time before his body warmed up slowly.

Liu Xie was not surprised when he learned that Han Sui had come to see him, and immediately ordered someone to pass on Han Sui to the account.

Han Sui entered the tent, stood at the door of the tent, bowed and saluted with a respectful demeanor.

"Sit down." Liu Xie pointed to the bed beside him. "Is it cold? General, you are not wearing enough clothes."

"I'm not cold." Han Sui pointed to his chest with a serious expression. "I feel angry in my heart, as if I have returned to my youth."

Liu Xie couldn't help but sighed. "It's hard to imagine the hardships of the frontier fortress without experiencing it first-hand. Although I lived in the frontier fortress for two years and Wuwei for half a year, it was the first time I stood at a high place in this kind of weather, and I realized that the frontier army is really not easy."

Han Sui had a sore nose. "To hear His Majesty's words, we Liangzhou people are worthy of any grievances." He paused, and then said: "Your Majesty leads by example and is not afraid of hardships. As Liangzhou people, I should not covet Enjoy. In this battle, I must personally lead the soldiers, follow His Majesty's edict, and deal with the enemy."

Liu Xie nodded. "Mencius said: Born in sorrow, die in peace. Only through the hardships of the frontier fortress can we temper our righteousness. I just thought that in the future, all the ministers and ministers of the court should have the experience of guarding the frontier. Let them have a taste of the frontier fortress soldiers. Only after suffering, did we realize that peace is hard-won, that it is not possible to rule the country and the world by picking up a few words of sage wisdom."

Han Sui's heart moved, and he said with a smile: "If it's true, I'm afraid no one will mention abandoning Liang again."

"Yes, you don't know how to cherish without suffering. Only by hard work can you fight for every inch of land." Liu Xie patted his thigh, feeling a little excited. "The Kwantung scholar-bureaucrats are too comfortable. They only know how to collect money from Liangzhou. When it comes to guarding the border, they only know how to appease, appease, quote scriptures, and talk loudly, but they turn a deaf ear to the words of the real border guards."

Han Sui was suddenly reminded of something sad, couldn't help sighing, and his eyes turned red.

"If the former emperor's ambition could be carried out, and His Majesty was the heir, that would be fine. The great man might not suffer such a catastrophe."

Liu Xie turned his head and glanced at Han Sui, who was rarely emotional. He was a little surprised, and then understood what Han Sui meant.

If the late emperor's idea had not encountered any resistance, and he had been made the successor from the very beginning, He Jin would not have become a great general, and Han Sui would have gone to Beijing to watch, perhaps he would not have suffered the indifference of He Jin and others, and he would not have been disappointed He returned to Liangzhou and joined the rebels.

Of course, this is just wishful thinking of Han Sui. Even if Liu Xie is established as the heir, it may not be able to change the status quo of the court, and He Jin, Yuan Shao and others may not be able to let it go.

But Han Sui's ability to say such a thing at least shows that he is willing to communicate with an open mind and no longer fortify his defenses.

(End of this chapter)