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Chapter 838: A man of both civil and military talents, a top-level boss: This general is a wonderful person

【Chen Geng was not only a military strategist, but also a poet and literature lover. 】

[He often composed poems and couplets in his spare time from marching and fighting, expressing his love for his life-threatening career.]

[Once during a break in battle, he improvised the poem "At midnight, the sound of the army shook the earth, our army besieged Jiefangtai. At dawn, I heard the victory news, and I stood alone in front of the platform with my eyes wide open."]

[It not only shows his literary talent, but also reflects his military wisdom. ]

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The Tang Dynasty plane.

"General Chen's poems are quite impressive. 'The sound of the army shook the earth in the middle of the night' creates the momentum of a mighty army right from the beginning, and 'Standing alone in front of the stage and looking out with open eyes' is even more majestic."

Li Bai held the pot and drank, still feeling unsatisfied.

Du Fu also stroked his beard and praised: "General, you are indeed a soldier. Your poems have the sound of swords and horses. This kind of heroic spirit of improvising poems on the battlefield is somewhat similar to yours, Brother Li."

"Zimei is right. From what I have seen of this general's poems, they do not seem to be those of an ordinary military commander, but rather of a scholar who is well-read in poetry and literature."

"It's really rare to be both civil and military."

Li Bai became more and more excited as he spoke.

"I agree that fighting is an art. Whether it is leading troops to fight or composing poetry, it is important to follow one's heart and not stick to one style."

"It's a pity that I can't drink with him. If I could drink with such a person, I would definitely be able to write more good poems."

"He commanded the troops like flowing clouds and water, and wrote poetry in a bold and natural way. This kind of mind is exactly what I want."

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[Speaking of Chen Geng's interesting stories, there are even more. ]

[Once during a military exercise, the troops were surrounded by the "enemy". He calmly said, "It's okay. We are making flour rings for the enemy to make dumplings." As a result, he successfully broke through the encirclement.]

[Once someone asked him how he viewed his military talent, he smiled and said: "I am an irrational person. I like to fight irrational wars. The enemy can never figure it out."]

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Emperors of all dynasties could not help but sigh when watching this scene.

What a broad mind one has to have to be able to laugh and talk so calmly when facing life and death!
Although we are the rulers, how can we be so calm when we are in danger?

The military strategy says "be as quiet as a virgin, be as swift as a rabbit", and this person must have mastered it to the extreme.

When ordinary people are trapped in danger, they either panic or try to escape quickly.

Being able to adjust the military morale in times of crisis, this person's grasp of people's hearts has reached a superb level.

If such a talented general were born in his dynasty, what kind of legend would he create!
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[When handling military affairs, Chen Geng was good at teaching students according to their personal needs, and he was strict with his subordinates while also fully trusting them.]

[In "Bright Sword", he treated Li Yunlong in this way. Although he severely criticized his shortcomings, he also allowed him to fully play his strengths. ]

[He often said that fighting is an art, which cannot be rigid and must be learned and applied flexibly.]

[This style of being both principled and flexible has earned him great prestige in the military.]

【Chen Geng lived a simple life and never sought special treatment.】

[One time, his subordinate sent him a fur coat, and he gave it to the frontline commanders without saying anything.]

[He often said that officials must be honest and ruthless in battles, and that this is the duty of a soldier.]

Barrage:

——"hhhhh, the scene with the flour rings used to make dumplings is so cute"

——"This general is so funny, even his words are so interesting"

——"He is proficient in both civil and military affairs, and he is a top-level boss."

——"Being both a father and a mother, Mr. Chen knows how to lead troops"

——"I didn't expect that the mighty General Chen had such a lovely side."

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"This general is really a wonderful man. Not only can he lead troops in battle, but he can also compose poetry."

"In my opinion, it is much better than those sour people who only know how to write poetry all day long." When the ancient people heard these interesting stories, they applauded.

While discussing interesting military stories, they also lamented the general's uniqueness.

When the ancients looked at these military anecdotes, they seemed to see an image of a general that was different from their impressions.

In their eyes, the generals who seemed so majestic in daily life were either showing off their power or being arrogant.

Unlike this general, he has both the elegance of a scholar and the heroism of a military general.

In their view, it is rare to have a general who can not only fight in the battlefield but also recite poems and drink.

Most of the generals nowadays are vulgar and crude. Where can we find such elegant people?

If the court could have such generals, why would there be unrest in the world?
"If those generals who only know how to show off their power could learn from him, the people wouldn't stay away from them."

"A general like this deserves our respect."

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The Tang Dynasty plane.

Li Shimin looked at the scene in the sky and his brows gradually relaxed.

Changsun Wuji and Fang Xuanling stood beside him, watching the general's deeds together.

"This general's method of training soldiers is consistent with what Wei Zheng said about military training."

Li Shimin recalled the time when he discussed military reforms with Wei Zheng.

Zhang Sun Wuji deeply agreed: "This man is flexible in using troops and can advance and retreat freely."

"I have seen that he is a great commander of the army. He values ​​rules but is also good at making changes. Even when Your Majesty was conquering the world, he was able to make plans in the same way."

"His way of nurturing talents is truly unique."

Fang Xuanling stroked his beard and said, "He selected talents in an unconventional way and clearly distinguished between rewards and punishments. He gave young generals opportunities while also disciplining them strictly."

Li Shimin couldn't help but sigh.

"I have seen that he uses troops like an art, and his flexibility is rare. If I could learn military strategies from him, I would be able to take the Zhenguan military system to a higher level."

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The Ming plane.

Zhu Yuanzhang, Xu Da and Liu Bowen stood in front of the sky curtain and watched Chen Geng's deeds unfold.

"Look at this general. He was able to win by wits when the enemy outnumbered us. Normally, when we fight, we have to rely on numbers to win."

"This man is good at leading troops. His counter-encirclement plan is beyond the enemy's comprehension. I remember that when Your Majesty was in Haozhou, he also won by surprise."

"Old Liu, what do you think?"

Liu Bowen stroked his beard and thought: "This man is not simple. He seems to be relaxed and humorous, but he is actually a master strategist. He said that fighting a war requires art, and his opinion makes a lot of sense."

"From the way I see him training his troops, I can see that he has some of the ideas behind the way your majesty rectified military discipline back then."

"Interesting. This general is a wonderful man, good at writing poetry and fighting. Old Liu, do you know why I look at him differently?"

"Your Majesty is impressed by his unconventional skills?"

"You're wrong! I like his simplicity. Giving away fur coats to soldiers on the front line is the right way to be a general. Those generals who only care about pleasure should learn from him."

Xu Da agreed: "The general is indeed extraordinary."

"But Your Majesty, will his founding of a military academy make the generals proud and complacent?"

"Nonsense! Didn't I also rise step by step from the ranks?"

"People with real abilities will understand the principles of life the more they learn. I like such generals."

Upon hearing this, Xu Da and Liu Bowen couldn't help but smile at each other.

Although Lao Zhu came from a humble background, he had an exceptional appreciation for talent.

He seemed to see the shadow of himself when he was leading troops.

(End of this chapter)