Please, let me be a fool

"Anyway, I don't want to, I just want to lead troops."

Song Hongzhi sighed, and said: "Since my father can't help me, when I enter the palace in a few days, let my sister persuade the emperor's brother-in-law, I really don't want to go to Gaoyang."

"With my ability to lead troops, I should go to the northern border and defend against the grassland tribes. I've heard that recently, although the 20 troops of the ten tribes of the grassland have retreated under the attack of the old lord, they are not in a state of disintegration. .”

"I think, at this time, I should be allowed to lead the troops up to ensure that the 20 troops will be defeated in one fell swoop!"

As soon as these words came out, Song Gongwen was speechless.

After the battle of Gao Yang, he began to recognize his son as a military advisor.

I also know that, perhaps as said, my son is famous and handsome.

But the grassland army is not different from Gaoyang country.

Prairie cavalry.

That has threatened the Central Plains for hundreds of years, and several dynasties could not solve it.

Now that his son said it so easily, he naturally didn't know what to say.

Immediately, Song Gongwen took a deep breath, his tone became solemn, and continued: "Actually, I think it is a very good thing for you to serve as the guardian of Gaoyang, and I suspect that this is His Majesty's game of chess. .”

This sentence made Song Hongzhi slightly startled, and couldn't help but said: "The emperor's brother-in-law is playing a big game of chess? Why did father say such a thing?"

He felt that the place of Gaoyang was nothing in front of Da Wei.

According to my father,

seems very important...

Let him not understand.

But at this time, Song Gongwen thought for a while before slowly opening his mouth: "At first, I didn't understand why His Majesty asked you to be the guardian of Gaoyang. As a father, I still know your ability. talent."

"If you go, you won't be able to do anything other than frighten Gao Yang and calm down the chaos."

Beside, Song Hongzhi couldn't help but put down the chopsticks in his hand when he heard this.

Such an evaluation would be unacceptable to others for a while.

It's just that he rarely refuted.

After all, Song Hongzhi understood that his father was right.

My own talents are only in the military, and I have no experience in governing the local area, and I have no way to start.

So he just sat quietly by the side, waiting for the next step.

Song Gongwen smiled when he saw this, and continued, "But it wasn't until I thought about it on the way back that I realized that His Majesty's move had a purpose. Hongzhi, think about it, where is Gao Yang's position?"

where?

"East of Liao Town, adjacent to the east of the grassland..."

Song Hongzhi was stunned for a moment, but soon opened his eyes wide, as if realizing something: "Wait, the eastern part of the grassland... yes, why didn't I expect that Gaoyang is not only bordering on our Great Wei, but also a part of the area, is Connected to the grassland?"

Song Gongwen next to him nodded and said, "Although Gaoyang is nearly a thousand miles away from the core area of ​​the grassland, during this journey, it can be said that there are no mountains or rivers."

"Hongzhi, if you imagine it this way, what if one day you lead an army from Gaoyang to attack the grassland?"

As soon as these words came out, Song Hongzhi's eyes brightened.

The biggest trouble for the imperial court is actually the Eighteenth Department of the Grassland.

Just like the crisis in the north today.

There are only ten unions.

However, the entire Wei Dynasty needs to be mobilized, and even the troops in the Liaodong area are always ready.

What is the most fundamental reason?

Isn't it because the grassland cavalry is powerful, which is a serious problem for the Central Plains.

In the past dynasties, the Central Plains' defense of the grasslands has always relied on the terrain and passively resisted. Even if they take the initiative to attack, the routes that can be chosen are very limited, and this further limits the Central Plains' large-scale attacks on the grasslands.

But what if, at this time, a new offensive route could be opened up to deal with the grassland?

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Chapter 135 Chen Xuance's Plan of Offensive and Defensive Transformation

Song Hongzhi is talented in military affairs.

So after my father finished saying that, he immediately reacted.

Since ancient times, the Central Plains has focused on defense and defense of the grassland army going south.

Even if they attack, they are under unavoidable circumstances.

But even if the grassland is defeated.

They will also choose to back down after reaching certain strategic goals.

The reason is also very simple, that is, the grassland is not the home field of the Central Plains army.

The army of the Central Plains can attack cities and pull out strongholds, and can defeat the strong with the weak.After doing this, the army must be supplemented and rested.

And once the city is captured, it means that there will be supplies, and then the next attack will be organized.

But on the grasslands, those are nomadic tribes, and there are no cities.

Even victory cannot replenish.

This means.

As long as the war continues, it needs to be consumed continuously.

Not to mention that there is no place to rest, after all, the grassland is too big, and those cavalry on the grassland will attack from any time and any direction.

Therefore, it was very difficult for the Central Plains dynasty to eliminate the power of the grassland, and it would have to pay a huge price.

That's why, even tasks like Marquis Shenwu are mainly defensive in the northern border.

But now, after Song Hongzhi heard what his father said.

Suddenly realized.

If there is a new offensive line, it will be different.

First of all, Zhenbei Pass in the northern border, as before, is used as a defense to resist the enemy.

In the Gaoyang area, troops can be stationed directly, and with the special geographical environment, when to attack is only a matter of one sentence.

Because Song Hongzhi knew very well that although the grassland borders Gaoyang Kingdom, there is a huge mountain range in that place, which is equivalent to a natural danger.If it is an ordinary march, it will be fine.

But the grasslands are all iron cavalry, and only when they charge heavily can they exert their strongest combat power.

But if faced with that kind of complicated terrain, the cavalry would become a burden instead.

That's why.

Obviously Gaoyang Kingdom is not powerful, but it is not plundered by the grassland.

The fundamental reason is that there is a natural danger.

Now that Gaoyang is destroyed, this topographical advantage completely belongs to Great Wei...

"Father, you are right. With Gao Yang as your backing, if I lead the army at that time, I will be able to attack and defend!" Song Hongzhi's eyes brightened.

Although in his eyes, there is no such thing as a retreat when fighting a war.

But I also know that sometimes there is one more way out, and there are more choices.

If it is only based on Zhenbeiguan, it will move towards the grassland.

That error rate is too low.

So he can fully understand it.

The reason why Marquis Shenwu is always conservative when fighting is because he knows that some battles cannot be risky.

"Now you know why I said, His Majesty is playing a big game of chess, right?" Song Gongwen smiled and continued: "For me, Great Wei, the Eighteen Grasslands are troubles in my heart, and Your Majesty wants to create a truly prosperous dynasty. We must deal with the grassland."

"But my Great Wei, even with a million armors and strong generals like clouds, it is still very difficult to completely defeat the grassland."

"The only other way is to send troops from the plateau to catch the grassland tribes by surprise."

"At that time, if we continue to gather the army, we can start from Zhenbei Pass in a dignified manner."

"I don't know how much easier it is to deal with the grassland tribes like this."

"At that time, between our Great Wei and the Grassland, there will definitely be an offensive and defensive transformation!"

Speaking of it.

Even Song Gongwen was excited.

Because he felt that His Majesty must have planned that.

Otherwise, why did you send your own son to Gaoyang to protect him?

I just think that governing the place is second, and dealing with the grasslands is the most important.

"That is to say, Gao Yang, I have to go no matter what?" Song Hongzhi nodded, and continued: "It's just father, it's okay to run the army, but I really don't know anything about running the people."

"Don't you understand?" Song Gongwen said: "Your Majesty let you go, you don't need to govern the people, you only need to govern the army."

"Furthermore, there are many common people in the Gaoyang area. You can also use this to prepare an army for the imperial court."

"Otherwise, the reason why His Majesty entrusted you with this position is because Gaoyang Protector has the power to expand the army."

In Song Gongwen's thinking, the biggest role of Gaoyang is to deal with the grassland.

As for whether it can be managed well, it is only second, after all, as long as the troubles of the grassland disappear.

With the means of the imperial court, it is not difficult to absorb and manage it well.

"So it is."

Beside, Song Hongzhi finally understood.

The haze on his face was also swept away at this time.

Originally, he was still thinking, even if he became the Protector of Gao Yang, the army under him would not be many.

Because when I get to Gaoyang, I can only bring some soldiers from Liao Town with me.

But he forgot that Gaoyang Protectorate has great power.

The army can be expanded.

As for the source of troops, they can be collected directly from Gao Yang.

"Okay." At this time, Song Gongwen paused, and then said: "Hongzhi, your majesty asked you to go to Gaoyang, don't be resistant, because you have a great mission on your shoulders, remember, you must not let your majesty down."

"Son understands." Song Hongzhi nodded his head, eager to try.

Originally, he was still worried about his inability to lead troops in the future.

Now after hearing what my father explained.

suddenly felt.

The emperor's brother-in-law still thinks highly of him, otherwise how could he entrust him with such a difficult task?

Especially when he thought of calling out directly and having the opportunity to attack the grassland, he became even happier.

Immediately, the father and son did not continue talking.

There is also a table of dishes.

In addition, Song Hongzhi had been out for a long time, so he had to get together well.

After the wine has passed three rounds and the dishes have tasted five flavors.

The two chatted for a while.

Song Hongzhi also went directly back to his room to rest. After fighting for a long time and running such a long distance outside, if he didn't have martial arts cultivation, he would have been unable to bear it.

Now when I get home, I need to relax and relax.

Song Gongwen returned to the study.