Chapter 651: Wang Jian's Method

These two wars annihilated a total of 25,000 people of Kublai Khan, which can be regarded as a pain in his life. At the same time, Wang Jian and Xiang Shibi, who were originally a little skeptical about Shi Bin's ability to lead troops, could no longer have the slightest doubt. I no longer think that the reason why Shi Bin has won consecutive battles and become a 'winning general' is because of his brains. The atmosphere in the army was immediately much more harmonious, and it was already obvious that only Shi Bin was looking forward.

But Wang Jian was still unhappy in his heart, and after everyone left, Shi Bin summoned him to the handsome tent and talked. Because he has fought side by side with Wang Jian for a long time, he knows his temperament quite well, he is a straightforward and heroic person, and he doesn't like to twist and pinch.

Therefore, after pouring him a pot of tea, Shi Bin spoke: "Lord Wang, what do you think of the combat effectiveness of Kublai Khan's army?" ”

The boss naturally had to answer questions carefully, and after thinking about it, Wang Jian said: "Kublai Khan's army has strict military discipline and strong combat effectiveness, but it is not as miraculous as it is rumored, and it will flee if defeated." In the hands of the commander, he has already lost two battles in a row, losing more than 20,000 horses. ”

"You mean that our Great Song Dynasty soldiers and horses are not so strict?"

"Yes. Of course, Dashuai and Li Chaoda's subordinates are not among them, and your subordinates are even stricter in military discipline than Kublai Khan's. Lest Shi Bin misunderstand, Wang Jian immediately explained.

Seeing Wang Jian's nervous look, Shi Bin understood the reason, so he smiled and said, "Lord Wang doesn't have to be so nervous, even if he said the wrong thing, it's okay here in Ben Shuai." I wish someone had pointed out my mistakes, because there are fewer and fewer people in positions of high office who are willing to tell the truth. ”

Of course, Wang Jian will not believe all these words, but he is still sure that Shi Bin does not care about his own negligence. Therefore, the bright face still means that he will 'say what he has to say'.

"Since the military discipline of my Great Song army is not strict enough, then we have to clean up the military discipline."

"What the marshal said is very true, but this matter is a little troublesome, if it weren't for the marshal himself to preside over it and have a firm attitude, I'm afraid it won't succeed."

Shi Bin nodded in agreement, after all, there are too many interests involved, and it is really difficult for others to control such a big situation.

"Please use the method of killing a hundred people, after all, the law does not blame the public. Now that the war is imminent, don't hurt yourself. Wang Jian reminded.

Shi Bin was very happy that Wang Jian could say such a thing, and even more had the intention of pulling him over, so he smiled and said: "Lord Wang is really dedicated to the country, and after this battle, the commander will recommend you to the emperor." Just make an example of what you say, of course I won't cut off my arm, don't worry, I'm not so brainless. ”

Even if a military order was issued: the soldiers who plundered the people's property were severely punished with 20 to 30 military sticks, and the soldiers who oppressed the people to the point of being disabled were severely punished with 40 military sticks, until the people died, and there was no forgiveness for killing. Those who merely plunder property can be atoneted for their military exploits, but must apologize and return their property. Those who cause the maiming or death of the people cannot be atoned.

"The handsome and wise, the lower officials admire." Seeing that Shi Bin gave the order so quickly without the slightest delay, Wang Jian said very excitedly.

"What's there to admire? There is one reason for wanting to do it, and there are 10,000 reasons for not wanting to do it. Moreover, the rectification of military discipline is a guarantee for the army's combat effectiveness. The combat effectiveness is gone, and the casualties are reduced, which is to save those ordinary soldiers. Shi Bin said with a smile.

"Lord Wang, Ben Shuai has something I want to ask. What do you think will happen to Kublai Khan next? What about Ali Buge? ”

"This..." I didn't expect Shi Bin to ask himself such a question

Wang Jian felt a little caught off guard. However, in order to save face and not be underestimated, he still spoke: "My lord, the lower officials think that Kublai Khan definitely does not want to continue to fight with us for the time being, and wants to find a place to repair and restore his strength. Ali Buge will very much want us to fight with Kublai Khan, let us fight with the mussels, and he will be a good fisherman. Kublai Khan should have two ways to go, one is to temporarily retreat and abandon the Hexi Corridor. The other is to unite with Ali Buge against us. Xia Guan believes that the biggest possibility for Kublai Khan at present is to send someone to unite with Ali Buge. ”

"That makes sense, what do you think we should do?"

"It should prevent Ali Buge and Kublai Khan from reaching an alliance, if the two of them unite, we will lose a lot." Wang Jian said obviously very unwillingly.

I understand the meaning of Wang Jian's words very well, he is saying that although the area east of Jiayuguan has been taken back, it can be regarded as adding a door to the northwest of the Great Song Dynasty, so that the Yuan people can no longer enter and exit so casually, but it still has not recovered the entire Hexi Corridor, which makes people unwilling. Moreover, a Jiayu Pass does not have much ability to resist the Yuan people's soldiers, and it is necessary to have the Yumen Pass in hand to make people feel at ease.

"Lord Wang said it well, we really can't let those two guys unite, so what should we do? How to use this discord meter? ”

"People die for money, birds die for food, as long as Ali Buge is given enough benefits, I believe he will not accept Kublai Khan's union. After all, Kublai Khan was stronger than him, and he was the one who came to rob him of the throne. Wang Jian said with great certainty.

"People die for money, birds die for food? Reasonable, so why did he die? Shi Bin said with a frown. Because Shi Bin couldn't think of any good way to make Ali Buge dizzy for the time being, ignoring the serious threat and only thinking about annihilating Kublai Khan.

"Dashuai, there must be a way, as long as there are enough benefits, he will definitely be dizzy, it's just that we haven't found a way now, please don't worry." Wang Jian smiled and comforted, "Dashuai, Wang Jian knows that Li Chao and your two wives are very wise people, and Lord Xiang Shibi is not bad, why don't you call them all here, and let's discuss this issue together?" ”

This was Shi Bin's subconscious thought, and now that Wang Jian said it, of course he was happy to agree, and immediately ordered Xu Feng to call the four of them to discuss this issue.

Seeing the four Li Chao who entered the tent together, Shi Bin smiled and said, "Xu Feng has told you." ”

The four of them nodded one after another, indicating that they already knew why they were called, they were all smart people, and they already had some ideas in their hearts, and their smiles were very confident.

"Marshal, your military orders are well ordered, and military discipline must be taken seriously. What Lord Wang said is even more right, we can't let Ali Buge and Kublai Khan unite, we should let Ali Buge and Kublai Khan further fight each other. Li Chao opened his mouth to express his opinion. At the same time, Jia Ling, Sai Xishi and Xiang Shibi kept saying that they were supportive.

"It seems that you all think that military discipline should be strictly enforced and that Ali Buge and Kublai Khan should be prevented from uniting." Shi Bin said with a smile, "The problem is that Lord Wang and I are only shallow in our studies and can't think of a good way, so we have to ask the four of you to come up with a way." ”

understands that the reason why Shi Bin is witty and humorous is only because of this successive big victories, not because of frivolity. So a few people responded to a few jokes, but then they all thought about the problem seriously.

"Dashuai, although Brother Ali Buge's ability is not strong, his basic pursuit of advantages and avoiding disadvantages will definitely be sure, so at this time, he is most likely secretly observing our actions with Kublai Khan, so as to judge whether he has any opportunities." Li Chao spoke again, "We must not let him watch the fire from the other side like this, we must pull him in to attack Kublai Khan together." And it's better to have him as the main attacker. ”

Li Chao is right, he must not be allowed to be an easy one

Spectators. If that's the case, I'll lose a lot. Jia Ling said meaningfully. Everyone knew the meaning of this 'Great Song', but no one pierced it, just nodded silently in agreement.

Everyone reached a consensus, but still no one came up with a good way to get Ali Buge to attack Kublai Khan with all his might, and they were even worried that he would be fooled by Kublai Khan and cooperate with him.

It didn't take long for the needles to fall in the handsome tent, although the atmosphere was not dull, but because there was nothing to do, it seemed a little deserted, Wang Jian and Li Chao even tasted tea. As soon as he took two sips, Li Chao complained: "Dashuai, why do you still drink this terrible tea, isn't there anything better?" You still told me that this is a good tea, it is really a ** portion. ”

These words made Shi Bin's face a little unbearable, Shi Bin couldn't tolerate his prestige in the army being shaken, and immediately gave Li Chao a stern look as a warning. Realizing that he had lost his words, Li Chao immediately apologized, and said that it was because he loved tea too much, and he forgot that he should not speak ill of the coach in battle. When Li Chao apologized vigorously, Wang Jian's face became better, and he even smiled.

Such a strange phenomenon puzzled everyone, and Shi Bin asked seriously: "Lord Wang, what are you laughing at?" ”

Seeing everyone's unkind eyes, Wang Jian immediately explained solemnly: "I'm sorry everyone, I'm not laughing at Dashuai and Li Chaoda, but it seems that I have thought of a way to let Ali Buge attack Kublai Khan." ”

Came up with a solution for a cup of tea? This made Shi Bin have to look at Wang Jian with admiration. Sighing is indeed a generation of famous generals, brave and strategic, not just a brave man. So he immediately asked Wang Jian to say what he thought.

"Dashuai, if I'm not mistaken, Master Li should be a person who loves tea very much, and you don't love tea so much. He should drink it only if he wants good tea, but it doesn't matter if you are handsome. ”

"That's true." Shi Bin said with a smile.

"And the big handsome should not have deceived Lord Li, you poured the tea you thought was okay to him. Unfortunately, Master Li doesn't seem to think so. The point is, if we make Ali Buge think that Kublai Khan can be defeated with one blow, and we will abide by the agreement, will things be simpler? In short, you can't take back the Yumen Pass too early, otherwise it will make Ali Buge feel the crisis and unite with Kublai Khan. ”

"It makes sense." Shi Bin said, "Don't be in a hurry to take back the Yumen Pass, I was thinking about the Yumen Pass in private just now, but fortunately, Lord Wang reminded me." Let Ali Buge think that it is easy to defeat Kublai Khan with one blow, let's just build momentum, anyway, Kublai Khan will definitely not dare to fight me now. As for how to reassure Brother Ali Buge, you have to listen to Lord Wang's thoughts. ”

Wang Jian is not a hypocritical person, Shi Bin asked him to say it, he naturally said it. The first point is that he sent people around to spread the news that Kublai Khan was seriously injured by poisoned arrows and that the battle damage was very large. The second point is to send people to spread the news that the marshal is too strict in governing the army, causing anger and resentment, the generals are fighting endlessly, and the army has no fighting spirit and wants to return to the Great Song Dynasty as soon as possible. The third point is to send someone to Ali Buge to ask him to help annihilate Kublai Khan quickly, if he doesn't act again, Shi Bin will directly seize the Yumen Pass and no longer care about his Ali Buge and Kublai Khan.

After listening, everyone thought so, and Shi Bin immediately issued a military order, and everything was according to what Wang Jian said.

Soon there were indeed a lot of punishments for violating military discipline in the camp, and several of them were even disabled. Coupled with the legend that Kublai Khan was poisoned by an arrow, his life was in danger, and his soldiers were panicked and almost had no heart to fight. The effect is obvious, less than five days after the news was sent, Brother Ali Buge personally came to Shi Bin to talk to him about cooperation.