In the early Tang Dynasty, especially the Zhenguan Dynasty, the most indispensable were famous generals, Li Jing, Li Ji, Hou Junji, Li Daozong, Xue Wanche, even if they had two pairs of hands, they were countless. They fought in many battles. It not only strengthened the prestige of the Tang army but also demonstrated the integrity of the country, occupying considerable prestige in the army.

No matter what era, military merit and seniority are always the foundation of military generals. If you want to be dignified and respected by others, there is no other way than these two. The most important of these two is military merit. Li Guang’s qualifications are deep enough. Okay, but it's not because of the lack of military merit that the younger generation is superior. The last one is Feng Tang Yi Lao, Li Guang can't seal this sentence.

In terms of generals, an emperor who spent half his life in the army would never make a wrong choice even with his eyes closed. Su Dingfang can indeed be said to be the legacy of the Zhenguan Dynasty. He is not inferior to the generals of the same dynasty in everything, but he just can't pick it up. Start. When he was young, Li Chengqian always thought it was because of his bad luck. After experiencing many things, he realized that he had learned from the wrong teacher and the emperor was not happy with him.

In history, Su Dingfang "destroyed the three kingdoms before and after, and captured their masters alive." How could this be possible? In Gu's hands, this number could only be expanded or doubled. Isn't it just a lack of opportunities to fight? Come on, There are many things here, as long as the military merit is obtained, the official position is a trivial matter!

Su Lie, who was on duty in the Left Guard Army, couldn't figure out why the prince summoned him in Chengqing Hall, and Du Ruhui, the prime minister in charge of military affairs, was also among them. Was there some kind of war, or someone below him had committed something wrong? That's not right, even if this If both of the two conditions are true, it is not the turn of the little Zhonglang General to find him. Above him there are General Zuowei and General Zuowei. We should go to them for reasons and reasons!

Su Dingfang, who was confused, bowed and saluted: "Su Lie, the last general, has met His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, Prime Minister Du."

"No, it's Dingfang. We are all acquaintances, so there is no need to be so formal. Sit down, Prime Minister Du. You can talk to him about the matter first!"

While Du Ruhui was introducing the situation, Su Dingfang was talking a lot. He would not be surprised if a war occurred. If a man in the army was afraid of a war, then he should go home and take care of his children as soon as possible. But who would have thought that he, Su Lie, would also be in command? What about one day? Is this the sun rising in the west, or is the smoke rising from the ancestral graves in my hometown?

He originally thought that he would have to wait until the next emperor ascended the throne or the teacher Li Jing passed away, but today he was really stunned by such a big cake. To others, the governor of a state's border defense may be a minor official, but This is an unprecedented pie for him. No matter how small a locust is, it can still eat meat. After joining the Tang Army for so many years, this is the first time that he has been given the leading role.

After being excited for a while, Su Dingfang calmed down, and then said respectfully: "As far as I know, Songzhou controls Minling, controls the source of the Yangtze River, is adjacent to Helong on the left, reaches Kangzang on the right, shields Tianfu, and locks the Yin border. It is a battleground for military strategists of all ages and has been defended with heavy troops since ancient times.

I dare to ask Your Highness, how many troops and horses the imperial court intends to allocate to Songzhou this time, and the city walls of Songzhou are in disrepair for a long time. Such a city cannot be defended for long if it is simply defended. Moreover, the situation will be very different once the war begins. If the manpower can be controlled, the pressure on the front line will double, and how many reinforcements will be available in the end..."

In the eyes of ordinary people, Su Dingfang was raising the price on the ground. He put forward so many conditions before the war started, and also said that he could not defend the city. This was already a defeat before the battle. But Li Chengqian, who had experienced war for a long time, understood that what was before him This red-faced man is the real general, that's why he has thought so carefully. If this guy is going to slap his chest when he comes up, then there is no need to say more and just replace him, because a general like that will always lose the battle.

"Dingfang, you are on duty in Nanya. You should understand that the main force of our army has just been reorganized and needs to be adjusted in terms of organization and staffing. It will not be possible to pull it out in less than a year and a half, so the troops Gu Neng can give you will not be enough."

There will be a lot. In this way, in addition to the five thousand Yue cavalry under your command, allocate 15,000 elite soldiers from the Zuowu Guards, and then allocate all the Zuo Qingdao troops from Gu, for a total of 30,000 elite soldiers. Several Zhechong Prefectures under the jurisdiction of Songzhou

It’s all under your control.”

"If it is a small fight and there are not many invading troops, you must wipe out all the invading enemies and let the country boys on the plateau know what pain is. If the war expands and there are many enemy troops, then the only request is

One is to defend Songzhou. No matter how many troops are sent by Tibet, you must defend it alone for a hundred days. After one hundred days, the Tang army dispatched from the customs to rescue Songzhou will arrive. At that time, you will still think that the general manager will fight back.

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"As for the reinforcement of the city wall, it is naturally not a problem. I will let Du He personally lead the team, allocate part of the cement for road construction, and help you build the city and fortress in the shortest possible time to reduce the pressure on your defense. As for logistics, I will

Prime Minister Du personally takes care of the situation and coordinates all the joints and key points of the Guan Nei Road, Shannan West Road, and Jiannan Road, so that you can fight in front without any worries."

"In short, it's just one sentence to bring out the fierceness of the battle in the Yinshan Mountains. Jia Yi said it well in Guo Qin Lun: Hu people dare not go south to herd horses, and soldiers dare not bend their bows to complain.

Gu will use this to frighten the neighboring countries. It is true that the Tang Dynasty convinced people with virtue, but not everyone can offend the Kingdom of Heaven."

After Li Chengqian finished speaking, Du Ruhui handed Su Dingfang a cup of tea and answered the question: "Dingfang, the troops assigned to you by His Highness were all carefully considered. What you thought of, Your Highness thought of for you, but you didn't expect it."

Yes, Your Highness has also thought of it for you. If the fight doesn't go well, then I will go with Your Highness to the Duke's Mansion to find your teacher Li Jing for questioning."

Su Dingfang didn't know the underlying meaning of Du Ruhui's words. First of all, he was very careful when using Li Jing's old ministers in the imperial court. It was already a great grace that the prince could order him this time.

Secondly, his military merit and position are both low. It is difficult to control so many generals and soldiers. Some people are not convinced. Discord between generals is a taboo for military strategists. The people the prince transfers are either his own army or Qin Qiong's subordinates. These

No one dares to disobey the prince's will and cause stumbling blocks for him.

As for logistical issues, Du Ruhui was in charge, and there would definitely be a steady flow of money, food and other materials. No one would bother him because Songzhou was located in a remote location and the roads were difficult to navigate. There would no longer be the situation like during the Northern Expedition where there were occasional shortages and the army was unable to succeed.

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The last point is to talk about the issue of fighting. With a Zhonglang general as the commander, this has never happened since the founding of the People's Republic of China. There are many generals more famous than him in the DPRK. If the prince can be cultivated in this way, then

It's a great honor. You have to know how to repay this kindness. If you don't understand, you can go to your teacher and he will tell you how to do it.

What Du Ruhui said at the end was considered a favor. The emperor had already promoted Li Jing to the title of Crown Prince and Grand Master, so his subordinates should be from the East Palace. As for how to use them, it depends on the Crown Prince's mood. Since he values ​​Su Lie so much.

, then luckily I can watch this guy on demand.

"Su Lie thanked His Highness for his cultivation. I will swear allegiance to the Tang Dynasty, Your Majesty, and Your Highness the Crown Prince to the death."......

After Su Dingfang left, Du Ruhui stroked his beard and asked slowly: "Your Highness, do you need to send two more veterans to follow? After all, this is Su Lie's first time in command, so it's better to play it safe."

Regarding Lao Du's worries, Li Chengqian didn't take it seriously. He waved his hand and replied with a smile: "There is no need to go to such trouble. Gu has confidence in him. Besides, isn't it the first time for Gu to become a prince?"...
Chapter completed!