Master Kong Zhongni

Chapter 199 Five things about using soldiers (leader plus 310)

Under the leadership of the soldiers, Zaiyu walked towards the large tent of the Chinese army not far away. Before he got in place, he heard a fierce quarrel in front of him.

Zai Yu looked around and saw groups of soldiers and chariots gathered in front of him, and the ones at the front of the queue were the cars of Ji Sunsi and Meng Sun Heji.

It was the burly Yang Hu who acted as the charioteer for Ji Sunsi, while the driver for Mengsun Heji was a big man whom Zai Yu was somewhat familiar with.

And the source of the quarrel came from them.

Chufu Gonglian glared at Yanghu, and everyone could hear the evil fire in his voice.

"Yang Hu! You don't consider that doing so will cause disaster, I promise you will die."

The warrior holding the flag beside Ji Sunsi snorted coldly and scolded Yang Hudao without hesitation.

"Yang Hu, if you bring Ji Zi and Mencius into trouble, I will kill you before the military judge judges you!"

But Yang Hu was reprimanded by them repeatedly, he opened his mouth to say something, but in the end he suppressed the words abruptly.

Jae Yu was taken aback by the scene in front of him, and couldn't help asking the soldiers around him.

"Who are these two people?"

Hearing this, the soldiers replied in a low voice, "Gong Lianzi is driving Mencius' chariot, and Tomatzi is guarding Jizi."

Gong Lianzi, Tomako?

That is the important minister of the Meng family, the father of Lian Chu, the governor of Yiyi, and Ji Sunsi's confidant, Sima Tomyi of the Ji family?
Zaiyu suddenly realized.

He had heard of these two names early in the morning, and the people of the country said that they were rare direct ministers.

What Jaeyu didn't expect was that not only were they straightforward, but their tempers could be so violent.

Even in the face of Yang Hu, a powerful figure in Lu country, he is not afraid at all.

It's fine if you're not afraid, they actually called Yang Hu by his name.

During the Spring and Autumn Period, there were not many cases where people directly called each other by their first names when they formally communicated with each other.

When discussing matters in front of the monarch, it is a solemnity, and courtiers must call each other by their first names, even fathers and sons must abide by this rule.

When the elders talk to the younger generation, they can also call them by their first names, so as to distinguish the elders from the younger generations.

When Zaiyu and Zigong and others were fighting, they often called their names directly to 'insult' each other, but they were close friends after all, so everyone took it as a joke.

But the relationship between Gonglian Chufu and Tomai and Yanghu must not be that good, and now it is in public.

They called Yang Hu by his first name, which was almost equivalent to saying 'my good eldest son Yang Hu' and 'my good grandson Xiao Hu' in front of everyone.

And what Jai Yu didn't expect was that Yang Hu didn't get angry when he was scolded by pointing his nose like this, he didn't even reply.

Huzi, is this still you?

My tiger!

Smack them with a big mouth!
Can you bear this?

I can't stand it for me!
Besides, didn't you ask me to suppress those Chinese people who slandered Confucian scholars?
Why are you being cowardly now that something more extreme has happened to you?
But if you think about it carefully, there is a reason why Yang Hu did this.

His situation in Lu country has become more and more difficult recently, and it is really not wise to tear his face with powerful factions like Gonglian Chufu and Tomai at this time.

On the other hand, Chufu Gonglian and Toma Yi are not the kind of talkative gunmen who can't move their mouths.

Not only do they dare to scold you in public, they even dare to kill you in public!

No matter how powerful Yang Hu is, he only has one life.

He must have understood the consistent style of Chufu Gonglian and Tomai, and knew that these two were people who kept their promises.

They say kill, then they will really kill you with a knife, saying that they will do it tonight, and they will never let you live until sunrise tomorrow.

The Master once said in class that scholars are divided into three categories.

Those who can use shame to restrain their actions and live up to the entrustment of the monarch when they go on missions are superior scholars.

People in the clan praise him for his filial piety, and those in the village praise him for his friendship. He is a middle-class scholar.

They must be honest in their words and firm and decisive in their actions. Although they are upright and stubborn villains who pursue this approach, they can also be regarded as the most inferior scholars.

In the Master's view, most of today's politicians are small-minded people who cannot satisfy the above three requirements.

But now it seems that if Gonglian Chufu and Tomai are judged by this standard, they can at least be regarded as the most inferior scholars, and they can make friends with them.

Maybe there will be places where we can cooperate with them in the future.

Therefore, Zaiyu asked again: "Why do they quarrel?"

The soldier whispered back.

"Yangzi observed the Qi army's camp near Onozawa for the past few days, and felt that the Qi army's defenses were not strict, so he planned to attack the Qi army at night.

However, Gong Lianzi and Tomazzi felt that Qi was cunning by nature, and the appearance of lax defense was just their deliberate doing.

Moreover, our army has not yet assembled. If we attack the Qi army with the current strength, once we fall into the trap of the Qi army, we will be defeated.

So they have been strongly opposed to Yangzi's strategy, but Yangzi refused to adopt it.

Now Yangzi is preparing to take Jizi and Mencius to attack the Qi army, so they are so excited. "

When Zai Yu heard this, he finally understood.

Yang Hu was forced to do nothing by Qi's credential. If he can't win this battle, he can directly declare his downfall.

That's why he was eager to make contributions and reverse the decline.

It is not difficult to understand the radical remarks of Gong Lian Chu Fu and Tom Yi.

According to the values ​​of the Spring and Autumn Period, the three generations are the retainers of others, and the master who serves should be treated as the king of the country.

Two generations have been the retainers of other people, and the lord should be treated as the master.

The criterion for scholars to serve the monarch is to be able to face difficulties without fear of death.

The criterion for serving the master is to be diligent enough after receiving enough rewards and favors.

Gonglian Chufu and Tomai have been the retainers of the Meng and Ji clans for generations, and their ancestors have accepted their rewards and favors for generations.

So for the two of them, the Meng family and the Ji family are their only suns, even if Lu Hou comes, it won't work, let alone a mere Yang tiger.

Now that Yang Hu is going to put Mengsun Heji and Ji Sunsi in danger, it is already a great deal of face for them not to raise Yang Hu on the spot.

Zaiyu looked at the situation before him, turned his head to look at the Qi army camp looming in the reeds in the south of the mountain, and then walked forward.

Yang Hu's face was gloomy and terrifying, he clenched the reins tightly with both hands, the veins in his wrists were bulging, beads of sweat covered his forehead, two emotions of rage and fear intertwined in his heart.

He wanted to insist on ordering the attack, but he was worried about dying at the hands of Gonglian Chufu and Tomai.

But if we don't attack now, we won't be able to win until Guo Xia leads the main force of the Qi army to arrive.

When the atmosphere fell into embarrassment, the voice that haunted Yang Hu's soul suddenly sounded.

"Sunshine."

Yang Hu suddenly raised his head, and immediately jumped out of the chariot with joy on his face: "Oh! My son! You came at the right time!"

Zai Yu didn't wait for Yang Hu to continue, so he asked.

"Military affairs are urgent, please forgive me for being rude. I see that you are fully armored and your chariot is fully out. Are you planning to raid the Qi army's camp?"

Hearing this, Yang Hu nodded again and again: "Exactly, right now is the time for employing people. My son and you led the army to come here, you really solved my urgent need!"

When Jai Yu heard this, he suddenly half-kneeled on the ground.

"Although I also agree with your decision to attack the Qi army at night, it's just that this matter cannot be rushed for a while. There are still many questions that have not been resolved. Before that, please be patient."

Hearing this, Yang Hu couldn't help frowning, his face that had just recovered became ugly again.

But Chufu Gonglian and the others looked at Jaeyu with a much friendlier look.

Yang Hu questioned: "My son, what do you say?"

Zaiyu said: "I heard that war is a major national event, it is related to the life and death of soldiers and civilians, and the survival of the country, so it must be carefully investigated and studied.

If you want to win a battle, you must first examine five things: one is the Tao, the other is the sky, the third is the earth, the fourth is the general, and the fifth is the law.

Only when all five things are in order can orders be launched to fight.

The reason why you want to defeat the Qi army with a night attack is because the Lu people defend their territory and conform to the principles of Taoism.

And the reason why I don't think it should be attacked at night is because the factors of heaven, earth, general, and law have not yet been determined, so we can't attack rashly. "

After Zai Yu said this, Yang Hu's complexion immediately improved.

At first, he thought that Zaiyu was blindly singing the opposite tune like Gonglian Chufu and Tomai, but now it seems that Zaiyu said this out of combat considerations.

Therefore, he was also willing to listen to Jae Yu's opinion.

After all, he, Yang Hu, was able to climb to his current position step by step, not only because of his extraordinary courage, but also because of his insight to know how to employ people, as well as the means of gathering party members and buying people's hearts.

Yang Hu asked: "My son, did you see something?"

Zaiyu pointed to the Qi army camp in front of the reed marshes and said: "There are five things in the use of soldiers, one is morality, the other is the right time, the third is the geographical advantage, the fourth is the general, and the fifth is military law.

You now have Morality, which is already a one-fifth victory.

But judging from the weather, the light at night is weak, which is not conducive to the march of large troops. It is only suitable for a surprise attack with few enemies and a small number of enemies.

Now that the main force of the Qi army has not arrived, our army has an absolute advantage in terms of infantry and chariot soldiers.

If our army wants to defeat the Qi army, it can act during the day, so why attack at night?
In terms of geographical advantages, the Qi army camped next to the big wild swamp, among the reeds. There are many swamps in it, which is not conducive to the galloping of chariots, but the Qi army's navy can rush to help at any time.

If our army wants to fight, we should also choose to fight the Qi army in the plains. How can we step into dangerous situations and enter unfavorable terrain to fight?
As a general, your talent is unquestionable, and Gao Zhang, the head coach of the Qi army in front, is also a veteran general who once participated in quelling the rebellion of the royal family and princes. In this regard, you are tied with him.

In terms of military law, although the scouts reported that the Qi army's military discipline was loose and the guards were not strict, I still had doubts. "

Yang Hu asked, "What's the reason?"

Zaiyu said: "If Gao Zhang's subordinates are really as the scouts said, then from this point of view, Gao Zhang is just a vain name.

If it is true what the scouts said, I implore you to order an immediate attack on the Qi army camp! "

Yang Hu wakes up when he hears this.

Yup!

That's Gao Zhang's subordinate.

No matter how hard Gao Zhang is, he has led soldiers for more than ten years, how could he make such a simple mistake?
Loose military discipline and lax security are not like his style!

Only then did Yang Hu realize that he was fascinated by ghosts.

In order to keep his position, he almost made a foolish move.

Thinking back carefully now, I am really afraid.

He thought over and over again, turned around and came to Ji Sunsi, leaned over and said: "Ji Zi, I think what I said is very true. In your opinion, should we continue to carry out night raids?"

When Ji Sunsi heard this, he didn't understand what Yang Hu meant.

I regret it, let's go down the stairs!
But Ji Sunsi didn't break his mind, because Jae Yu's remarks also made him afraid.

Because although Yang Hu has the final say on the affairs of the army, he is the head coach of the Lu army in name.

Yanghu was unlucky to lose the battle, and he had to share the blame.

Not to mention, if he really goes to attack at night, it's hard to say whether he will survive to share the blame.

So Yang Hu found the stairs, and he was happy to give it to him.

Ji Sunsi nodded and said: "I also think what Zaizi said is very true. In this case, let's withdraw the troops for now and resume the military discussion."

　Feel the pain of not having a monthly pass, consider the pain of not having a monthly pass, accept the pain of not having a monthly pass, and understand the pain of not having a monthly pass.

　　Those who do not understand pain cannot understand the joy of renewal!
　　I won't forget the pain of my readers...

　　Let the world feel the pain from now on!
　　Pigeons go!

　　——Excerpt from "Zaiyu's Diary"

　　
　
(End of this chapter)