Warrior in Turbulent Han Dynasty

Chapter 248 It's a pity

Shi Yanchao was still in the si yamen in front of the palace, he was the tallest and the most eye-catching when he appeared, unexpectedly no one paid attention to him at the moment. But fortunately, I did nothing and was promoted to another level, from the Marquis of the capital in front of the palace to the deputy commander of the capital in front of the palace.

"What do you mean by today's incident?" A general sitting next to him muttered, "In this way, I will be added as a defensive envoy, can it be honored?"

When Shi Yanchao looked at the general who spoke, he immediately looked contemptuous: "He has done everything, and you still don't understand what happened? Last year, one family in the Zhao family died twice, and Brother Shao was inseparable. You should have heard about the grudges between the two families. Now that the officials and family are unconscious, Brother Shao was 'called to rebel', and of course Zhao Kuangyin was the one to blame!"

The general seemed to understand when he heard it, and said: "The mutiny is fighting inside!"

Shi Yanchao said: "As long as Queen Chaoli and the Privy Council support brother Shao, it's not a mutiny, it's a call to act."

The general asked again: "Then what shall we do now?"

"Didn't the military order say that as long as you don't move, you will be promoted and get rich. How do you want to mess around with your head?" Shi Yanchao snorted coldly.

According to the new promotion, in terms of military rank, Guo Shao's Deputy Commander of the Guard Division is slightly higher than Shi Yanchao, but Shi Yanchao ignored it, and still called Shao brothers one by one, without any respect. Even so, Shi Yanchao really hoped that Guo Shao would win.

Shi Yanchao's relationship with the generals was already bad, and he was even more displeased with the civil servants. He didn't like anyone, but Guo Shao was a bit pleasing to his eyes. Although he didn't have much contact with each other, Shi Yanchao never mentioned the so-called life-saving grace in the Battle of Jinyang in Hedong... But he still knew it in his heart. After the special incident, he knew that he had to appreciate it. After all, Brother Shao risked his life to save him; Shi Yanchao always remembered that matter.

There was also Guo Shao's reputation as a benevolent woman in the army before, Shi Yanchao also scoffed at this, but he could despise Guo Shao, but he didn't feel hostile to such a life. People who make people feel benevolent and righteous are always less dangerous.

Later, during the Northern Expedition to Zhuozhou, Guo Shao ate up the formed troops of the Liao army, and had to ask Shi Yanchao to take a look. During the Northern Expedition and the Khitan lord Yeluming's decisive battle, Shi Yanchao suffered a lot when he was ordered to play the vanguard. Although he recklessly charged into the battle, he still had little effect and suffered heavy casualties.

Shi Yanchao is not afraid of anyone, he is really a bit of an elite Liao cavalry. But Guo Shao can use infantry to fight Liao cavalry, which Shi Yanchao secretly admires.

He thought of this, took a picture of the case, raised his head and said to the surrounding people: "I have known for a long time that Zhao Kuangyin is not Shao's opponent. Shao is a wise general, deployed in the city, he can destroy the Liao army's ten thousand cavalry in one day, and the iron cavalry is nothing more than that."

Several generals echoed.

Shi Yanchao snorted, and said without hesitation: "Now you can get promoted and get rich if you don't move. It's easy to do. But if I have to choose infighting, I will definitely choose brother Shao! Prepare and deploy well for battles, so you don't have to be surrounded by heavy siege all the time. Leading cavalry in a destructive posture is much better than being surrounded and beaten... But my luck is not good, and I get surrounded and beaten every time!"

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Wei Renpu went to send money to send military orders, and returned to the Privy Council Mansion, where he saw Wang Pu, who was still busy writing. Wei Renpu stepped forward, glanced at the things on the paper with casual eyes, bowed and said, "I was ordered to transfer the Gao Huaide Department of the Tiger Jie Army, and it went smoothly."

Wang Pu just nodded his head, disregarding the etiquette, maybe the two are too familiar with each other. He was busy writing the thing in his hand, picked it up and blew twice, then put down the paperweight and pressed it to dry.

At this moment, Wang Pucai stood up, shook his fists, and said, "We still have work to do. There are changes in Tokyo, and other towns have not been able to take care of them for a while. But the overall situation is settled, and you and I can breathe a sigh of relief."

Wei Renpu looked up at the sun outside the window and said, "It's not even noon yet. It's really a big deal, but it's really not long."

Wang Pu sneered and said, "It's about speed. If it's too slow, if there is a stalemate and a large-scale civil war breaks out in Tokyo, won't the capital be smashed to pieces? After the elite soldiers are depleted, they will fall into a situation of internal and external troubles. Shu lost Qin and Feng, and Southern Tang lost Huainan. These big countries appear to be obedient, but they are afraid of being beaten by us. Once they see the decline of the Central Plains, they can't hold them back. With no power left, it’s hard to tell them to follow orders!”

Wang Pu's promotion was too fast, Xiande was a small official who wrote articles in his early years, but now he has become a very respectable official among civil officials. Wei Renpu was appointed by the Taizu to be a Minister of Gu Ming, and his status was lower than Wang Pu at the moment. He still felt a little uncomfortable, but he really felt that Wang Pu was still very talented, so he said immediately: "Wang Shijun is far-sighted and considerate, I admire it."

He has strategy, talent, and careful thinking, but people like Wang Pu who think too much are actually a little narrow-minded. At that moment, Wei Renpu didn't know why he misunderstood what he said, but Wang Pu snorted coldly: "It's all about being brave enough."

What do you mean? Wei Renpu thought to himself: Did you think that I said that he was far-sighted and mentioned the temporary garrison map?

Wang Pu said again: "Naturally, it's not just a matter of guts. Vice Envoy Wei is now looking back at Guo Shao's deployment. Once such a person has the guts and status given by the Queen's order, he can't justify not winning.

Before this morning, there had been no news at all; it must have been premeditated by a few people to make it airtight.

Before the army was dispatched to the imperial city, there was also no sign of suddenness; this required the immediate mobilization of the entire army of 10,000 people this morning. From convening the generals, convincing the generals to reach a consensus, to mobilizing the entire army, and directly driving to the imperial city... There are many processes in the middle, and it must be fast to be launched suddenly without any signs! How did he do that?

The six armies in the left wing of the Hujie Army are stationed in six places. First of all, many generals above the commander must be called together before they can mobilize soldiers? This step alone is not easy. With so many scattered generals, how could he call them together without any evidence? I heard before that Guo Shao had specially set up a messenger. I didn't pay attention to such trivial matters. I really have to think about it when I have free time.

Afterwards, a large army was assembled to quickly capture Xihuamen, control and block the road going southward from the eastern part of the inner city in the core area of ​​the iron cavalry army. Every step was precise and fast, and there must be a complete set of strict combat deployments! Hey, this time Guo Shao's bold use of troops in Tokyo City really opened my eyes. "

Wang Pu had never praised others so generously. Wei Renpu knew that this old boy was very high-minded...Because Wang Pu had neither a high background nor an imperial examination achievement, he was often criticized for not being qualified enough to be a minister; this actually aroused Wang Pu's greater self-esteem. In his eyes, he is a person who relies on his real ability to rise to the top, better than those who rely on his birth and fame. In his eyes, he is simply the most talented person in the world!

Wei Renpu thinks it is very rare for such a person to praise a military general so much.

Wang Pu sighed again: "There are so many talented people in the world, it's rare and rare! This deployment is bold and careful, and every step is carved very finely. Guo Shao is using the mind of painting a meticulous painting or carving an obscene poem to use his troops. This is talent, skill and art!" He glanced at Wei Renpu, "It's just a pity, a pity!"

Wei Renpu hurriedly asked, "Why do you say that?"

Wang Pudao: "Poems, songs, and paintings of famous artists can be handed down to the world for people to observe. This kind of military skill is fleeting and disappears without a trace. How much can people in the world understand? Only Vice Envoy Wei and the old man can understand it."

"It's not easy for too many people to understand the subtle techniques." Wei Renpu agreed, and after thinking for a while, he said, "Guo Shao really admires the masters and is good at learning them..."

Wei Renpu remembered that when he was in Yangzhou, Huainan, Guo Shao was full of praise for his appearance and demeanor, saying that he wanted to treat him as a teacher... It's inconvenient for him to mention that matter in front of Wang Pu, or isn't it just bragging to the point of shamelessness?

Immediately, he only said: "He has a keen and meticulous mind, a high talent, and appreciates things he doesn't understand, and especially loves to appreciate subtle things. Such a person is actually a martial artist, ha!"

"The old man also finds it strange that Guo Shao's background is too humble, he has little knowledge, and he is young." Wang Pu said thoughtfully, "But there are always some such people in the world by chance, such as those child prodigies who can compose poetry at a young age."

The two sighed, and Wei Renpu asked again: "What will Zhao Kuangyin do now?"

Wang Pu said bluntly: "Run away."

After hearing this, Wei Renpu pondered and said: "We can only set up an ambush on the road. Now we dare not act rashly against the army in front of the palace for the sake of the overall situation."

Wang Pu nodded and said: "Exactly, a major event happened just now, and the time is too short. In order to be on the safe side and reduce the loss of elite imperial troops, it is inconvenient to go to the barracks of the cavalry army to arrest people; the army does not understand the situation yet, and people are panicked. Beware of them resisting in groups."

Wei Renpu said: "If Zhao Kuangyin didn't seize the opportunity now, and waited for more people from the Hu Jie Army to gather to form a greater advantage, and the various departments of the Privy Council to form the deployment of the various departments in front of the palace, Zhao Kuangyin would not be able to run away... Wang Shijun thinks, should we find an opportunity to remind Guo Shao? Young and energetic people are usually not deep in the city, and they are easy to be arrogant when they succeed. Don't make a foolish move at this juncture."

Wang Pu pondered and said: "When the army first entered the imperial city, the queen summoned all the ministers. Guo Shao was very humble outside the Jinxiang Hall, and he was not arrogant just because he took control of the imperial city by force. From the old man's point of view, he doesn't look like someone who is arrogant and conceited when he succeeds... But it's not harmful to remind him. It just so happens that the old man has something to see him, so I'll leave this matter to the old man."

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