One Piece of Song Dynasty

Not long after Zhao Gou's fleet left, Wu Shu led a large group of golden soldiers to the Bianhe River ferry. There was no trace of the ships. He was helpless and reported that Zhao Gou's destination was Nanyang. Wu Shu opened the map and decisively ordered the Jin army on the west route to quickly advance southward along Shaanxi to cut off Zhao Gou's route and prevent Zhao Gou from entering Sichuan and Shaanxi. General Jin agreed, mounted his horse and left. Wu Shu led his army to chase him down the river.

On the Bianhe River, warships, sampans, bamboo rafts and other water vehicles for escaping were crowded with thousands of people, scrambling to be the first, being robbed, and it was a chaotic scene. Zhao Gou and Wu Shaofen stood on the bow of the boat, looking at the displaced people on the river. A nearby sampan suddenly capsized. The people who fell into the water, including Gillian, Aunt Sun, and their children, were flopping and struggling in the water, shouting for help. People screamed in horror and rescued those who fell into the water. Zhao Gou turned around to follow the sound and hurriedly shouted for help while he, Wu Shaofen and others each leaned forward and stretched out their hands to rescue the people who had fallen into the water. Gillian was pulled into the boat by Zhao Gou in the water. She looked up and was surprised, happy and sad: "Your Majesty"

Zhao Gou turned around and saw Gillian dripping with water like a beggar, and was stunned unconsciously. Wu Shaofen was also stunned: "It's Gillian"

"This slave has met the emperor and his wife again. Don't chase Gillian away this time." Gillian knelt down regardless, trembling and crying loudly. Wu Shaofen took off her shawl and put it on Gillian and hugged her: "I won't chase you away. I won't let you go this time."

Zhao Gou said with emotion: "This is what we call fate to be able to cross in the same boat." Aunt Sun and her children were also rescued on other boats one after another.

Sishui Pass, also known as Hulao Pass, is now Sishui Town, Xingyang, Henan. On the official road, a golden horse came meandering. Yue Fei, who had been ambushing nearby for a long time, mounted his horse and raised his gun, and was about to attack when he suddenly saw Wang Gui, who had been separated for a long time, galloping over with a jade-faced young man in white robes and carrying a spear. He couldn't help but be overjoyed. Wang Gui was also very excited and introduced the young general Zhang Xian next to him to Yue Fei. Zhang Xian was brave enough to salute immediately on his horse. Yue Fei ignored the pleasantries and shouted loudly: "Brothers, this pass is the Hulao Pass where the heroes of the Three Kingdoms killed Hua Xiong and fought against Lu Bu. Many heroes have become famous here. Today, I will break thieves with you and make achievements here."

The soldiers were excited and followed Yue Fei down the mountain. The Jin army was marching when they suddenly heard the sound of a cannon. They looked up and saw Yue Fei leading his troops galloping towards him. He turned around and ran away in a hurry. Yue Fei led the cavalry to wave the flag and pursue them all the way, winning a complete victory.

Back in Kaifeng, all the generals celebrated Yue Fei's victory with a banquet at Fan Tower. Until the end of the banquet, Zongze was nowhere to be seen. Yue Fei took advantage of the wine and rushed into Zongze's study with a jar of wine to drink with Zongze.

"The two emperors are covered in dust. The emperor is on his way to Nanyang for inspection. How can we, the ministers, live in peace and enjoy good food?" Zongze shook his head worriedly. Seeing that Yue Fei was ashamed, he took the initiative to change the topic, "Five hundred cavalry defeated the Jin army at Sishui Pass. Tell me who you are." How to arrange your troops?"

Yue Fei said: "The last general did not arrange his troops. When he saw the Jin army rushing over, the Jin army was defeated."

"What you are doing is called field warfare. Although it is rare to take the initiative to attack, it is the work of a subordinate general after all. I have already reported to the imperial court to promote you to the position of commander. If you become a general in the future, it is definitely not a foolproof strategy to just fight in the field without paying attention to formations. Take this formation map. Study hard." Zongze handed the formation map to Yue Fei. Yue Fei flipped it over casually and put it aside: "The formation map is just a set pattern, just talk on paper."

Zongze was displeased: "This is the picture of the Pingrong and Ten Thousand Formations drawn by Taizong's royal pen."

"If we encounter the enemy suddenly, there will be no time to arrange the formation according to the plan. If we still have to arrange the formation according to the plan if we have a small army and few generals, then it will be obvious to the enemy whether we are true or false. It seems that Taizong can only draw pictures and is not good at using troops." Yue Fei was a conscientious person and immediately retorted bluntly. Zongze had become ill due to overwork in recent years and was already terminally ill. When he saw Yue Fei talking uncontrollably, he got excited and coughed again: "Yue Fei has violated a taboo."

Yue Fei cupped his fists and said, "I'm sorry for Yue Fei's drunken remarks. The battlefield is changing rapidly. How can we stick to the rules and follow the plans?"

Zongze nodded and said: "So, Renzong's martial arts scripture always says that those who use formations and seek victory are fools, and those who abandon formations and use troops are defeated generals."

Yue Fei continued: "From the general's perspective, the best way to win is to use your troops first in field battles, and first in field battles to be surprising and unpredictable."

Zongze saw that Yue Fei's tone was quite serious, and it could be said that a newborn calf is not afraid of tigers. He said patiently: "According to you, that formation is useless, but many famous generals in the past have not dared to say this."

Yue Fei replied: "It cannot be said that the formation is useless, but the beauty of its application lies in one's mind. Please observe carefully."

"What is the wonder of application?" Zongze is also considered to have extraordinary knowledge.

Yue Fei replied: "The beauty of this is to assess the situation and be flexible and not rigid."

Zongze asked again: "The beauty of application lies in one mind, which is really a famous saying in military use. What does Yue Fei's family do for a living and what books have he read?"

Yue Fei said: "My ancestors have been farmers for generations. When I was at home, I read Zuo's Spring and Autumn Annals, Sun Wu's Art of War and other books. My most admired general is Huo Qubing of the Western Han Dynasty. Huo Qubing conquered the desert in the north and is considered the best general in ancient and modern times."

Zongze shook his head and said: "Although Huo Qubing was good at using troops, he was arrogant and arrogant. He was hated by others and died young. If you want to learn, just learn from Cao Bin, the founding general of our dynasty."

"Cao Bin is quite average, very mediocre." Yue Fei shook his head and sneered, saying with disdain.

Zongze said: "Cao Bin is a relative of the emperor, but he is cautious, virtuous, modest and kind. He has changed the image of a brutal and unruly military commander. Therefore, he won the trust of the emperors Taizu and Taizong. Isn't this what you want? Did you study?”

Yue Fei smiled disdainfully and was about to answer when Zongze looked at him seriously: "You haven't understood that I have read countless people. According to me, Yue Fei is a loyal, wise and courageous person, but you also have many shortcomings. You are more Being sparse in one's position is a sign of integrity; abandoning a commander in the middle of battle is a sign of strength. The two combined together are called resistance."

Yue Fei retorted: "The superior's opinion is right, and the subordinates will naturally accept it; the superior is wrong, and if you don't resist, how can you just make a mistake?"

Zongze said: "What is right and what is wrong? I asked your majesty to return to Luangdong. I think I was right, but your majesty has his own considerations. Not coming back may not be wrong. At this critical moment when the country is in danger, how to straighten the relationship with Shangguan? , is an important sign to measure a gentleman and a villain. In particular, dissatisfaction cannot be escalated into resistance, thereby affecting the country's plans. If you think the superior official is wrong, you can speak up, but you cannot resist. Do you know what resistance is called?"

Yue Fei asked: "What?"

Zongze replied: "rude"

Yue Fei was shocked and said: "Master Rude, Yue Fei is said to be rude."