Jingming

Chapter 319 Is the Offensive and Defensive Potential Different?

"A greeting card from Quanzhou Yu Dayou?"

Tang Shunzhi, who returned home after being released from the Ministry of War, was a little puzzled, and while holding the greeting card in his hand, he muttered: "The majestic military champion must be appointed by His Majesty, and that is also the matter of the military selection department. Why do you want to call on me?" ?”

He didn't have much contact with Yu Dayou.

The Wu Jinshi went to Miyun with Yu Jia. Since the emperor arrived at the scene, how could he, the actual executor of the exercise, have so much time to contact the Wu Jinshi?
In Tang Shunzhi's mind, Wu Jinshi, although some essays and strategies were tested in the general examination and palace examination, but after all, it was mainly about martial arts.

But thinking about what Yang Yiqing, Wang Shouren, and Wang Qiong said to him at that time, Tang Shunzhi, who was facing the general staff, still told the housekeeper: "You take my reply, invite him with courtesy, and invite him to the house tomorrow night."

"...Master, this Zhuangyuan Yu is still waiting."

"What?" Tang Shunzhi was shocked, "There is no guest in the flower hall..."

"He knew that the master was busy with business, so he didn't stay to bother him. He just said that he was drinking tea and studying at the corner tea shop. Since the master returned home, he must have seen it."

"Drinking tea and studying?" Tang Shunzhi was stunned for a moment, then smiled, "I heard that Yu Zhifu was born as a student, but unexpectedly he loves books so much. The dignified martial arts champion visited Wen champion, and he has been waiting for him all the time. It's really hard to refuse." It's tomorrow. This Yu Dayou is aggressive and has used some tactics. You go and invite me, and I will change my clothes first."

Naturally, this is not an art of war, it is nothing more than because this year's civil and military comparison, the champion of martial arts came to visit and waited sincerely.

Tang Shunzhi was a little strange, why did Yu Dayou compete with him so much?
When he changed into his normal clothes, he already had some concerns in his mind.

When he walked into the flower hall, he had already made a salute while repeatedly pleading guilty: "Neglect and neglect! When I got home from work, I heard that Brother Yu was still waiting outside the humble house. I was really terrified. You and I are both at the top of the civil and military rankings in today's science. If we weren't wearing official robes It's really rude to meet Brother Yu, I really should go to the house to greet you personally, Brother Yu has been waiting for a long time."

"How dare, how dare, I came here abruptly."

In the flower hall of Tang Shun's house, the two of them looked at each other formally face to face this time.

In the private house in Miyun, the two of them naturally paid attention to each other, but that was only when there were many people.

At that time, the reason for paying attention to each other was only each other's identities.

But now, the two of them have their own thoughts in their hearts, so they can see it more carefully.

Tang Shunzhi is twenty-five this year, but Yu Dayou is twenty-five.

He called him "Brother Yu" and deliberately emphasized that he didn't want to meet him in an official uniform, so as not to overwhelm him. Yu Dayou had already understood.

It not only expressed his respect for himself, but also expressed his vague guess that he had a rivalry in coming here.

"I heard that brother Yu was well-organized during the martial arts test. He and Ni's personal guards took turns due to different opponents. Although they were not ranked high when they were promoted, they won consecutive battles in the knockout rounds because they had more energy left. They only lost in the last match!" Tang Shunzhi said. He sighed, "The literary test in front of the palace is the best strategy among all the warriors. Brother Yu's heroic appearance, if he was not busy with the practice at that time, I really want to see it."

"Wang Daosi and Gong Mingzhi, the same subjects as Mr. Tang, are good friends for many years. I heard that Mr. Tang not only won the Yuan Huiyuan, but also won the first prize. During the meeting, I had to listen to Mr. Tang's palace examination policy. It is really the talent of the prime minister. I also heard Mr. Tang Lu Bing, a Jinshi in the same department as me, is an old friend. He also has extraordinary martial arts skills. He was also taught by General Counselor Yang and Da Sima to teach the art of war. The chief Tang is among the dragons and phoenixes. Have the audacity to ask for advice."

During the conversation, both of them showed their understanding of each other and praised each other's strengths.

But Tang Shunzhi only praised Yu Dayou through the details of the martial arts test in the Palace of Yu Dayou, and Yu Dayou obviously knew more about Tang Shunzhi.

He emphasized that he also has martial arts, and he is studying the art of war, so the purpose of the sentence "asking for advice" is even more obvious.

"Where can I ask for advice? Brother Yu is the number one scholar in martial arts. General Counselor Yang, Da Sima, Duke Jing and others all praised the palace examination policy essay. I wrote a new policy essay in the past two days, and I want to ask more masters in the art of war. Yu Yu Brother, today is a coincidence, you and I have a long talk over wine, discussing and confirming. Brother Yu, look, I know that Brother Yu is visiting, I am very happy, I have brought this strategy article!"

After saying that, he pulled out a roll of paper from his sleeve.

Yu Dayou was very familiar at first sight.

Naturally, it cannot be done hastily.According to the requirements this time, name cards must be pasted on the rolls.

Now that Tang Shunzhi's policy paper has been posted with a famous post, Yu Dayou knew at a glance that it was prepared by Tang Shunzhi.

He said that he wanted to ask the "Masters of the Art of War" for advice, so is it unclear which subject he will take?

Yu Dayou knew that his purpose of coming was completely seen through, so he couldn't help standing up and bowing: "Master Tang knows my purpose, and he still shows it in the Jingguo Martial Arts Section, which shows that he is upright. I have been studying the Book of Changes and the Art of War, and I have seen masterpieces. , I’m not pretending anymore, I’m about to read it!”

"Brother Yu is self-effacing!" Tang Shunzhi said seriously, "Brother Yu was born as a champion of martial arts, and his conferment is of the fourth grade. Now he is willing to abandon the conferment of the champion of martial arts for the sake of discipline, which shows that he has great ambitions, strategy in mind, You have a well-thought-out plan. Since your majesty has set up a subject, everyone in the world can pass the exam. I, Tang Shunzhi, do not think that I will definitely beat you, but I want to spoil your mood with my essay. Brother Yu can tell at a glance that I really drafted this essay hastily. The volume is also a booklet. If Brother Yu can help you to go through one or two details and make up for the mistakes, you and I can jointly write another booklet to relieve your worries."

From the time the two met, there were only two or three round trips in total.

But between these few sentences, everything has been clarified.

Now the two looked at each other again, and suddenly laughed together, feeling quite sympathetic to each other.

One is aware of the strength of the opponent but still "goes directly to the Chinese army" to visit the door to find out the "enemy's situation", and the other is the one who immediately figured out the purpose of the guest's visit and then dealt with it calmly.

From the beginning, scholars still have to maintain a little courtesy and reserve, and now they are straightforward and bold like warriors.

Tang Shunzhi saw Yu Dayou began to look down, and appreciatively looked at him while drinking tea.

Although the number one scholar in high school is still a matter of this spring, when the sixth year of Jiajing is approaching, who in the capital does not know that Tang Shun has a bright future and should not be underestimated?
Not to mention that Yang Yiqing and Wang Shouren taught the art of war, how many people in the past and present can do it just by being able to win the three yuan?
Yu Dayou could easily know so many things about Tang Shunzhi, so the source of the news was naturally Wang Shenzhong, Gong Yongqing and others he mentioned.

Tang Shunzhi was very confident. Although Lu Bing pointed out some things and found that the emperor was more confident in him, he felt a little guilty, but Tang Shunzhi was very clear about how strong he was against Yu Dayou, who was aspiring to take the Jingguo martial arts department.

But he still faced himself bravely and strategically.The etiquette of posting and visiting comes first, so he naturally didn't come to provoke.He came to find out the enemy's situation in order to make a decision in the next step.

Isn't the appointment of Zhengsipin really not good?If the hope of winning the head of the Armed Forces Division again is slim, he will have another choice.

He has a strong sense of purpose, assesses the situation, and doesn't blindly face it head-on—isn't it because he understands these things that he was able to rank higher in the martial arts test than in the palace test?
Such characters, if I become the General Staff of Military Affairs in the future, I must be able to convince them.

Yu Dayou almost broke out in a cold sweat.

Because he saw the difference.

Perhaps in this policy text, the part of the real art of war and strategy is not so miraculous, but the personnel, money and food, barbarian politics, military weapons... the wartime arrangements among the generals, merchants, soldiers, civil servants and subordinates in the border towns ...the political understanding of the positions, interests, and tactics that can be used to divide the chieftains of the Northern Yuan Dynasty...

Where is this an entry?This is the deduction of the war situation after the Shuozhou Great Victory, the suggestion for the court to deal with it, and the combat strategy proposed for a possible war.

Yu Dayou saw Lubu Feijie who had not been sent to the palace that day on the street, so he calculated the time.

In just three hasty days, Tang Shunzhi wrote such an article.

He still has to go to work in the Ministry of War during the day!

Yu Dayou kept looking down, because he hadn't adjusted his mood yet and raised his head to meet Tang Shunzhi's eyes.

After a long time, he frowned and raised his head to look at Tang Shunzhi: "Since Mr. Tang said that the tiger cannon can be used as an array, why do you want to practice this mandarin duck formation with spears as the main force?"

"... Let's go, you and I will learn martial arts first, and I practice spears!"

... Half an hour later, the two returned to the flower hall, and the food and wine had already been placed on the table.

Yu Dayou felt lost, because he didn't know if Tang Shunzhi had released some water, so the two fought evenly.

"One inch is long and one inch is strong. I use a spear, and brother Yu uses a sword. I am not as good as you in martial arts. But on the battlefield, it is not a two-to-two fight. Tartar cavalry come and go like the wind, and tiger squatting cannons are sharp weapons, but horses are so beautiful." Speed? Rushing forward recklessly, always fighting hand-to-hand. In the past, once the army formation was broken through, it would be defeated, but the mandarin duck formation I am thinking of, as long as there are a few people in the formation, it can still be like a rock in the river, with momentum. Let the Tazi's iron cavalry torrent also make a few bends! I have only practiced for a year and a half to have this skill, Brother Yu, just imagine..."

Yu Dayou listened to him explaining the formation of mandarin ducks, it is indeed quite mysterious.

But then he still asked: "Master Tang is very talented, but think about it, Brother Tang, how long will it take for the spearman to practice the skill that Brother Tang said, if an ordinary soldier suffers a stroke?"

Is it human?What do you mean you only practiced for a year and a half?

Tang Shunzhi didn't mean to show off his holiness, he just felt that the mandarin duck formation was really useful, so he eagerly discussed it with Yu Dayou - now he is thinking about creating an innovative battle formation, but he is really not confident in this aspect, so he can discuss it with Yu Dayou to confirm his idea Be sincere.

Hearing Yu Dayou's words now, he thought for a while and answered honestly: "I'm afraid it will take ten years of skill."

Yu Dayou nodded: "The spear more than ten feet long should be able to maneuver freely when the cavalry rushes forward. Not to mention the strength of the arm and skill, what about courage? There are only one sword player and one wolf gun player in this mandarin duck team. Hu. I admit that the wolf-whip envisioned by Mr. Tang is indeed extremely useful, but this formation is for the enemy cavalry to help each other to kill the enemy after they broke up the formation. enemy?"

"..."

"It's okay to say that spearmen and sword players have these soldiers when forming an formation to deal with the enemy's cavalry charging. But the wolf is so heavy, can't the archers and gunners carry this heavy weapon as well? If there are multiple people, then Are these people useless before the battle formation is broken? Spearmen, sword players, wolves, archers... There are so many changes in a mandarin duck formation, how long will it take for the soldiers to become proficient in this small battle formation?"

"..."

"Furthermore, if we meet the Tartars in the wild, it will be like thousands of troops confronting each other in an open field. If the army is broken, how can the commander continue to fight to the death? If there are soldiers who have lost their rear, they must retreat to preserve their strength. This mandarin duck formation is indeed prepared for both offense and defense, but it is only suitable for elite soldiers who are familiar with it to deal with small groups of enemies, and it is not suitable for seeking victory after defeat among thousands of troops."

"...Brother Yu's words are justified, and now is indeed not the time to practice hastily and use them to meet the enemy." Tang Shunzhi thought carefully, and then raised his glass, "Brother Yu is indeed the queen of the generals, but I didn't think carefully."

Yu Dayou replied with a complicated tone: "Master Tang has never been in the army, but he has such ingenious ideas in the battle formation. I really admire it!"

"Brother Yu is old, so it's good to call him by his first name. To call him an official is to be seen outside."

"... I am five years old, and I will never give up on virtue, so I will call you Biaozi."

"That's how it should be!" Tang Shunzhi was very happy, "It doesn't matter the weapons of the battle, it's just a side branch. Brother Yu thinks, what is my general strategy against the enemy?"

Yu Dayou drank and didn't speak.

Isn't it because after looking at it, I can only find this point to express a little different opinion?

In other respects, Tang Shunzhi's starting point for expounding his views, the situation in the Northern Yuan Dynasty and the tricks between various government offices and various officials and people between the important border towns, how could he be clear?
But after all, you can't say nothing, or you will be too bad.

"I have only a little doubt. Brother Tang said that if we only attack Hetao, the remaining [-] households on the left and right wings of Beiyuan will not come to help. I don't know the situation in Beiyuan, but I also know that the Ordos tribe in Hetao and Tumote from the bandit border this time The head of the Ministry is a brother. They are one of the [-] right-wing households, and their lips and teeth are cold. At least the Tumote Department will send troops to help, or go south to attack Xuan Dawei Wei and save Zhao?"

"Didn't I say that? The direction of Fengzhoutan is also attacking, but the attack does not take it. It seems to be attacking and actually defending. It only presses forward with the momentum of the Xuanning Five Forts. Tumote's new defeat, see my Ming Dynasty How could they not be cautious if they took the initiative to persecute them in the past? At least they will be restrained."

"But in this way, it will be the trend of the Northern Expedition of Xuanda and the three sides going hand in hand. Not to mention the war together, the front line is so long, and it is difficult for me to support the Ming Dynasty. The Beiyuan Khan Court can really ignore the [-] households on the right. Question? Even if Bodi Khan really intends to cut off the hidden dangers of the right wing, it should be more of a support, so that the right wing soldiers will consume more on the front line. How can he really sit back and watch my Daming take back the Hetao? Wouldn't that be a loss of prestige? lose?"

"Using a Hetao that has long been out of real control, in exchange for complete control of [-] right-wing households, and can continue to pay tribute to win people's hearts afterwards, why didn't he do it? There is a tacit understanding, and there is a way to do it."

Yu Dayou shook his head again and again: "This strategy is too bold. It is clearly the trend of a large army going out to destroy the country, and the direction is unpredictable. Yingde's article may provoke Zhao Kuo's ridicule."

"If you want me to say that after the civil engineering change, the strategy of dealing with the northern captives in the past hundred years has always been too cautious." Tang Shunzhi's eyes sparkled, "You should be more courageous when dealing with the northern captives, just like my mandarin duck formation. Bold generals can be used well."

After all, he drank a glass of wine and looked quite disappointed, perhaps because of Yu Dayou's sentence "I am afraid that Zhao Kuo will be ridiculed".

Yu Dayou was silent for a while, and after having a glass of wine with him, he said: "It will take time. If there are more generals like me in the border town, even if they can't do their best, they won't be defeated!"

Tang Shunzhi used this article to express his self-confidence, and Yu Dayou also used this sentence to express his self-confidence.

"It's just a strategy, what is needed is determination!" Tang Shunzhi looked at him, "If you decide on a strategy, you will naturally spend time preparing for battle and training! The most important thing is that the court needs more bold people! Be more specific, what can't be done? Brother Yu, are you willing to discuss with me in detail, and jointly write this letter? This is the determination of the younger generation of civil servants and generals of the Ming Dynasty! Time, don't you I don't?"

Yu Dayou's heart jumped suddenly, and he met Tang Shunzhi's fiery eyes.

Yes, the identities of the two of them are different.

What's more, the emperor was also young.

If you have the same like-mindedness and the same way, the power will eventually gather together.

Yu Dayou knew very well that the Ming Dynasty Hall had not easily spoken war for many years.

At this time, taking advantage of the northern captives and the new victories of the Ming Dynasty, the number one scholar in civil and military affairs jointly named Shangshu to lead the battle. What is the significance?
What is needed is that both of them bet on their own future, betting that the timid waves of the court will not drown them.

Yu Dayou couldn't help but think of the time when the emperor shouted "hard work, soldiers" when he was in the fifth army camp.

What if His Majesty is the main battler?Today, can His Majesty stop paying attention to those remarks that "wars should not be started lightly"?
Yu Dayou looked at Tang Shunzhi again, and then said decisively: "Okay! If the court blames me, I will ask the border guards to practice the battle formation that Yingde said!"

Tang Shunzhi was overjoyed, and then burst out laughing: "As a minister, what is the crime of writing admonitions? Zhifu is at ease! Come, come, chat while drinking."

The number one scholar in civil and military affairs in the fifth year of Jiajing "turned an enemy into a friend". At this time, Yu Dayou was only convinced by Tang Shunzhi's talent and strategy pattern, and regarded him as a friend he could make.

How did he know that many years later, he would be both a teacher and a friend?
The gap between people is sometimes really too big.

He still doesn't feel it yet, but when faced with Tang Shunzhi's question, he just said with admiration: "Master Zhao taught me the art of war! Master Zhao is a scholar of heaven and man, so it shouldn't be buried among the people. Your Majesty also asked this question, and he has already sent his ministers to come forward." I have gone to Quanzhou. One is to announce the good news for me, and the other is to call Master Zhao to Beijing."

Tang Shunzhi smiled slightly.

Young Brother Yu, now that I have seen your proficiency in the art of war, it is probably not by chance that you became the number one scholar in martial arts.

As soon as I entered Beijing, His Majesty arranged for Jin Yiwei to watch over me!
Like you, who made an exception last year and was named by His Majesty in the "Unknown Person" in the memorial, does Your Majesty really not know who you are from?
Thinking of this, he couldn't help but said: "The two of us will definitely win the Sacred Heart once we have advanced this way! Daming has defended the frontier for nearly a hundred years, and since then, the offensive and defensive momentum has changed!"

People who are all inexplicably in the emperor's heart, how can they not lose the sacred heart?

But Yu Dayou: ...

It's just a small Shuozhou victory, isn't it?
Tang Shunzhi was full of self-confidence, and Yu Dayou was aroused by him to board the pirate ship.

A few days later, the deadline for entering papers arrived, and they also submitted this essay.

The imperial approval gave each of them a big slap in the face.

(End of this chapter)