Tang's dining table

Yunchu's heart was indeed confused.

They are not worried about Chang'an, but Wang Xiaojie of Yingzhou. So far, Wang Xiaojie has won two battles at Pingding Ridge and Hupao Ridge, beheading more than 3,000 Khitan Xi coalition forces. Currently, Wang Xiaojie is continuing to pursue them.

Back then, when Yun Chu was in charge of killing the disobedient foreigners near Yingzhou, he had done some research on the two mountains of Pingding and Hupao. These two mountains were actually the north gate of Yingzhou. After the gate, the Tang army will face a large area of ​​plains and swamps.

Why are there large swamps there? The only explanation is that there are many rivers in that ghost place all year round, and the rainfall is greater than the evaporation.

Most of the rain on the Liaodong Plain comes from late summer and early autumn, that is, from June to August. There is a period of crisp autumn weather in September, but there is not much time to dry out the slippery land. It can only be reached at the end of October. After the cold wave arrives, the earth will be frozen hard and suitable for horse racing.

The period from the end of September to the beginning of October is the most terrible. Freezing rain or the first snow is easy to occur at this time. In other words, during this period, Liaodong has rain, snow, fog, and a humid climate, making it difficult to use gunpowder as a weapon. It is very disadvantageous for the precious Tang army.

After Wang Xiaojie won the two battles of Pingding and Hupao, he faced the opponent's remaining defeated generals. At this time, he might not think that the opponent could do anything to him. It was possible for the entire army to leave the Yingzhou base camp to pursue the enemy. Sex is very big.

The most terrible thing is that the army led by Wang Xiaojie was not stationed in Yingzhou. It was transferred from Hebei. It was too hasty when it set off. The soldiers of the Tang Dynasty were still wearing summer clothes at this time. Every year, the Chang'an Military Uniform Factory sent troops to the camp. The time for the state to deliver new winter clothes is August. After they are delivered to Yingzhou, it will basically be October.

It happened that at this time Wang Xiaojie led the army to pursue northward.

Since Chang'an's iron smelting capacity has soared, today's soldiers of the Tang Dynasty have been equipped to the teeth by the emperor. Whether they are cavalry or infantry, they are rarely equipped with cheap leather armor and cotton armor, except for some that require light weight. Except for the scouts and Tiaodang, the rest are basically armored.

"Wang Xiaojie, this bastard, is too anxious. If he waits for another month and waits for the ground to freeze solid before setting off, the result will not be too bad no matter what he does."

Yunchu sighed and slammed the scripture in his hand on the table.

He didn't care about the emperor, not even that much about the prince. As for the life and death of people like Wang Xiaojie, he didn't even bother to care. Only about the soldiers who were personally armed by him, Yun Chu cared a lot.

The main reason is that all the 12,000 people under the stupid commander Wang Xiaojie are Guanzhong Prefecture soldiers.

"You don't have to worry too much. They are well-equipped. Even if something unexpected happens, they can still fight their way out."

Di Renjie is not very proficient in military matters, but he has great trust in the combat power of the Guanzhong soldiers.

Wen Wen said: "I really hope, Xi Ren, that the Khitan coalition forces are really escaping."

Yun Chu was startled when he heard this, looked at Wen Wen and said, "What do you mean?"

He said gently and indifferently: "That's what I mean. As a former general, you know clearly the weaknesses of the soldiers of the Tang Dynasty. This is what you should do. Firearms are not easy to exert their power in a humid environment. You know it clearly. Chu is also right. As for the transition point between summer and winter clothes for the soldiers, you know that it is also right.

So, if the Khitans knew clearly about those savage-like ridiculing people, then there would be a problem. "

Yun Chu's lips trembled and he said, "No... As for..."

Wen Wen sighed and said: "The country is the country of the Li family, and the army is the army of the Li family. It has nothing to do with others. You, a person who can't always distinguish the relationship between the Li family and the country, are really an anomaly in the army.

You always say that the Guanzhong soldiers are your comrades, your junior soldiers, and your brothers. Over the years, you have rewarded every soldier who returned from the expedition in Jinchangfang, celebrating them with food, wine, singing and dancing, I Let me ask you, if one day these soldiers are ordered to arrest you, will you still think that they are colleagues, disciples, and brothers?

I don’t know what kind of experience made you have this strange feeling. The so-called Fu soldiers were a group of people with little wealth who were recruited by the Tang Dynasty court and wanted to become masters. They specialized in armed robbery and suppression. A group of killing machines who kill those who disagree with the court.

They are indeed doing things like protecting the homeland and the country that you often say, but this is not their original intention.

The soldiers came from Zhechong Mansion, and most of the generals came from the Sixteenth Guards. In the Tang Dynasty, the generals were not familiar with the soldiers, and the soldiers were not familiar with the generals. Therefore, there was basically not much friendship between them.

Unless, like when you led the army to conquer Liaodong, you commanded your Wannian County soldiers in the name of Wannian County Magistrate and in the capacity of General Dingyuan. At this time, the soldiers would treat you as a parent officer and General Dingyuan. There is a real sense of belonging.

When you were in Liaodong, you always complained that Guo Daifeng didn't value the lives of his soldiers. You always said that the other generals often had better choices, but they always took the lives of their soldiers. To fill the battlefield.

In fact, this is the normal state of the generals of the Tang Dynasty, and the state of cherishing the soldiers under your command that you showed on the battlefield of Liaodong is the real anomaly in the army.

Why would the British Association say that if you lead an army of five thousand, you can dominate the world? If you have ten thousand champions, you can only defend one side; if you lead an army of one hundred thousand, you will risk losing your troops and humiliating the country.

What this is talking about is not your ability to command the army, but your lack of a clear understanding of the Tang army.

You want to treat all the soldiers as your own, but what you don't know is that this is completely contrary to the royal family's demands. What the imperial court wants is for the generals to know the soldiers, and the soldiers not to know the generals. It does not require you to be as close as a family.

If you are as close as one family, then how should the emperor behave? "

After a long gentle conversation, Yunchu fell into deep thought.

Comrades, disciples, brothers, where do these concepts come from?

Of course it was the Yunchu from long ago.

In his era, soldiers were comrades, disciples, and brothers—they went first when there was danger, and when there was disaster, they went first...

One thing Yun Chu was sure of was that when faced with an unprecedented crisis, as long as the disciple soldiers were still there, it would not be his, a subordinate's turn, to face danger and death head-on.

In the Tang Dynasty, the government soldiers were a group of hunters. When necessary, they would use the common people as bait to capture more prey, bigger prey... Just like when attacking a city, the civilians and auxiliary soldiers would go first. , risking your life to consume the enemy's weapons.

Just like in Qiuci Town, the soldiers recuperated their strength and only let the Daguan Ling lead a group of miscellaneous troops to defend against the enemy. They would only attack once or twice at the most dangerous time, and in the end, they also tore apart Open the city wall and run away...

After thinking about these things, the history of Yun Chu having nothing to do with Chang'an before it was breached, looted, and killed by some inexplicable people is no longer so strange.

Everyone is temporarily tied together because of their interests, and it is natural for them to disperse because their interests disappear.

Not to mention that Chang'an was breached six times and the emperor escaped nine times. Even if this number is exaggerated, it is not a big deal.

"In the future, we must strengthen the education of Chang'an people's collective consciousness."

Wen Wen was originally worried that her words would destroy Yun Chu's high self-confidence, but she didn't expect that this guy would once again make demands on Chang'an's spiritual development after pondering for so long.

"Yes, yes, but how to start this kind of collective consciousness education?"

"Reward those who act bravely when faced with justice, reward those who draw a sword to help when encountering injustice, reward those who help the weak and the elderly, reward those who maintain the reputation of Chang'an, and reward all those who have contributed to the maintenance of Chang'an."

"Ah? Isn't this something that happens?"

"It's different. When we return to Chang'an this time, we will be rewarded heavily!"

"How heavy is it?"

"Glory, official position, and money are all the same."

"Huh? Isn't this inappropriate?"

“To treat a serious illness, strong medicine must be given.”

Di Renjie frowned and said, "What if safeguarding Chang'an goes against the law?"

Yun Chu took a long breath and said: "Chang'an comes first, followed by the law."

Di Renjie said angrily: "This will only create a group of lawless thugs who are dedicated to Chang'an."

Yunchu pointed to the tall Main Hall of Guangfu Temple and said, "Why is Buddhism so prosperous?"

Di Renjie was angry and did not answer, so Yun Chu could only ask and answer himself: "Because of the fanatic believers."

Di Renjie said: "You will definitely regret it."

Yun Chu patted his chest and said: "There is nothing to regret. I am the most fanatical believer in Chang'an City. Anyone who wants to destroy my Chang'an, I must crush him to ashes in order to relieve my hatred."

I only want this city to be the center of the world. It is now, will be in the future, and will still be the center a thousand years from now! "

On the sixth day after Yun Chu finished his words that even the world was indifferent to, Wang Xiaojie defeated Yezhuyuan with an army of 12,000, but only less than 3,000 returned.

The attacking Khitan coalition forces once again broke through Pingding, Hupao two camps, and their troops pointed directly at Liaoyuan City in the north of Yingzhou.

At the same time, the large and small tribes around Yingzhou all joined the Khitan coalition forces. For a time, sixteen cities near Yingzhou were attacked by people inside and outside, and everyone took pleasure in killing Tang people and officials...

At the same time, in the originally peaceful areas of Shandong and Hebei, countless grasses grew overnight. There were even rumors that Liu Heitai was not dead, but had been dormant, waiting for this day.

The British Duke Li Ji, who had just returned to Chang'an, opened the door of his mansion wide, demolished the screen wall behind the door, and had a banquet with his old friends at home all day long, with non-stop drinking, singing and dancing.

Chang'an in October happened to be the busiest trading time of the year. The entire city was filled with merchants from all over the world, as well as all kinds of strange barbarians.

Even the most conservative singer in the wine shop now opened her mind to welcome the high-rollers from all walks of life who gave the most generous money throughout the year.