Chapter 357: Who Can Be Handsome

From the beginning of Li Yuan Jinyang's army, the entire Tang army was extremely feathered, whether it was a civil servant or a general, a soldier who had already joined the army or a young man who was ready to join the army, all with a heroic feeling, all of them did not want to fight on the battlefield and make military achievements. That's why there are "Rather be a centurion than a scholar" in Biansai's poem, "a man is self-respecting", "Huangsha wears gold armor in a hundred battles, and Loulan will never be returned if it is not broken", and "why don't men bring Wu hooks".

It is this kind of heroic and heroic feelings that permeate the Tang Dynasty and desire to make meritorious contributions and become famous in the universe that enables the Tang Army to maintain such a strong combat effectiveness.

Seeing that Li Shimin had set the tone for the crusade against Gaochang, all the generals were thinking about how to go to the battlefield and make great contributions.

So, in order to be able to go to the Gaochang battlefield, the generals of the entire Chang'an ran to the palace one by one every day, wandering in front of Li Shimin, boasting about how good their martial arts were, how clever their strategies were, and what battles they fought in which wars. There is only one purpose, that is, to let Li Shimin send them to the Gaochang battlefield.

In this regard, Li Shimin patted his head helplessly, watching the arriving generals arguing.

Of course, the generals who can enter the palace and brag in front of Li Shimin are at least at the level of the 16th Wei general, and those lieutenant generals and Lang generals are following the path of those great generals and generals.

Now, Li Jing, the first person in the Tang Army, is closed, so these people will not go to Li Jing, and then count down, in addition to those who are stationed outside, the first person left is Hou Junji, the general of the Left Guard.

As a result, the gate of the Hou Mansion was full of generals who came to ask to go to the battlefield.

However, at this time, Hou Junji showed the majesty of a general, and saw him standing at the door, and said sharply to the Lang general in front of him: "You are the future general of my Tang Dynasty and the pillar of the army." And what the soldiers want is to obey orders, it is best to be able to go to the battlefield, and if you can't go up, let me stay in Chang'an! Now you are learning from the actions of those civil officials, you have really fallen into the prestige of my Tang Army! ”

After listening to Hou Junji's words, these generals receded like a tide. I didn't go to the mansions of those generals and generals for a long time.

Seeing that it was approaching the end of the year, Zhang Yunwen traveled between several departments, striving to finish this year's affairs on the New Year's side.

Whether it is the hundred cavalry, or the gendarmerie battalion and the artillery battalion, when they saw Zhang Yunwen coming, the first thing those captains and non-commissioned officers said was: "Hehe, my lord, when can I go to the battlefield?" Can we have our share in the Gaochang battlefield this time? ”

For the hundred horses, Zhang Yunwen glared at them: "Don't think about it, you are Your Majesty's personal guards, unless Your Majesty drives the expedition in person, otherwise you basically have no chance to go to the battlefield!" ”

As soon as they heard this, the hundred cavalrymen immediately cried out to the sky and the earth, and went to the side to mourn.

Regarding the gendarmerie battalion, Zhang Yunwen muttered: "Well, I will ask Your Majesty for instructions!" ”

The sergeants of the gendarmerie battalion were overjoyed.

However, Zhang Yunwen poured cold water and said: "Don't be too happy, you are military police, you will not participate in the battle, just picket military discipline and military style!" ”

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And finally, the artillery battalion. Zhang Yunwen said: "I'm not sure if you can go to the battlefield, I can only talk to Your Majesty!" Also, even if you go to the battlefield, if the boss doesn't use you, you're not the same for nothing! ”

An artilleryman laughed and said, "We have such sharp firearms, which general would not use them!" Hehe, don't you say? ”

The soldiers cheered up.

"That's not necessarily, for example, General Cheng likes to use trebuchets!" Zhang Yunwen said slowly.

So the soldiers of these artillery battalions cursed together, don't let Cheng Yanjin be the commander of this crusade against Gaochang!

After dealing with this side of the matter, when I returned home, I found that a guest had arrived at home.

"Brother Su, why are you here?" As soon as he saw this guest, a hint of surprise flashed in Zhang Yunwen's eyes, but he asked with a smile.

Su Dingfang put down the teacup, watched Zhang Yunwen walk into the hall, and said with a smile: "Brother, haven't I seen my brother for a long time, come to see you?" ”

Zhang Yunwen laughed: "Brother Su, don't hide it from your little brother, as soon as you look at your demeanor, the little brother will guess your purpose!" ”

Su Dingfang looked at Zhang Yunwen in shock.

Zhang Yunwen continued: "Is it that Brother Su can't hold back his loneliness and wants to show his skills?" ”

Su Dingfang smiled bitterly, this brother of his is really clever, how can he hide his thoughts! said at the moment: "Alas, don't hide it from my brother, but my brother is here to ask my brother for help!" ”

Zhang Yunwen sat next to Su Dingfang, and the maid standing next to him brought a bowl of tea and said softly: "Master, please use tea!" ”

Zhang Yunwen took the teacup, but said to Su Dingfang: "Big brother, I wonder if General Li agrees to this matter?" ”

Su Dingfang shook his head depressedly: "The eldest brother has been to the master's house several times, and he hasn't even seen a figure, and I don't know how the master plans it!" ”

Zhang Yunwen chuckled: "Then wait a little longer, anyway, this Datang war is not the only one!" ”

As soon as these words fell, Zhang Yunwen saw Su Dingfang's face full of astonishment, only to hear him sigh and say: "Brother, brother, I am almost forty years old, but now I am still in the position of Lang General, and my colleagues who were much younger than me at the beginning are now Zhonglang Generals, but ......"

Speaking of this, Su Dingfang was silent, picked up the tea and took a sip.

Zhang Yunwen looked at Su Dingfang's frowning brows and was silent for a moment: "Okay, then the little brother will take precautions for the eldest brother and let the eldest brother go to this Gaochang battlefield!" ”

Su Dingfang was suddenly overjoyed, and his brows suddenly relaxed: "Since this is the case, then I will thank Yunwen and Liu Wu for my brother!" ”

Zhang Yunwen said: "But my brother must be prepared, the younger brother will find a position as a lieutenant general for his brother, and then he will lead a team of soldiers and horses." As for the final result, it depends on your ability, big brother! ”

Su Dingfang clenched his fists and said solemnly: "Please rest assured, brother, my brother will not let Yunwen disappoint you!" ”

The eyes of the military generals and ministers of the DPRK and China were all focused on Li Shimin, hoping that they would come up with the list of the army and the generals who went out to fight as soon as possible, so as to reassure everyone.

Li Shimin also repeatedly weighed the question of who should be in charge of this war. Li Jing, who is already old and in good health, has just had an illness in the winter of this year, how can he be in charge? Li Ji is guarding Taiyuan at the moment and can't move lightly. Wei Chigong, uh, like Li Jing, is also old, and the green silk on his head is already gray. In the face of such a person, how could he, Li Shimin, bear to be sent? Cheng Biting Jin, this person is still strong, he can barely be considered a candidate!

After counting the military generals of the DPRK and China, Li Shimin finally selected Cheng Yanjin, Hou Junji, Li Daozong and Zhang Liang. As for Zhang Yunwen, ignore it directly. Li Shimin wants a commander, not a general.

After determining some candidates, Li Shimin invited Li Jing into the palace and asked him who could be handsome!

After looking at the list listed by Li Shimin, Li Jing said with a faint smile: "How can the old minister dare to do such a decisive thing on behalf of His Majesty!" This must not be done! ”

Li Shimin said: "Where is Ming Gong, now all over the Tang Dynasty, the person who can share my worries is none other than Ming Gong, why should Ming Gong resign!" ”

Li Jing resolutely refused, but Li Shimin insisted on letting Li Jing make a decision. The two argued for a moment, and Li Jing suddenly said: "Otherwise, the old minister will bring the advantages and disadvantages of the generals for Your Majesty, and your Majesty will decide." What does Your Majesty think? ”

Li Shimin smiled bitterly and agreed.

I only heard Li Jing point to Cheng Yanjin's name and say: "Cheng Zhijie has the courage of ten thousand people, if you talk about force alone, there are only a few people in the entire Tang Army who can compete with him." And this person has a sleek personality, seems to be bold and rude, but in fact he is thoughtful, and he is indeed a good candidate for handsome. However, Cheng Zhijie's mind is very hot, and with a slight tease, he will be angry, and he is so happy, and he loves to take the lead of the army! ”

Li Shimin listened and nodded lightly: "I also know this person, as Ming Gong said!" ”

Li Jing said again: "This Hou Junji followed the old man to learn the art of war for a few days, but he was quite strategic, and when he attacked, he was happy to be a regular soldier, good at field battles, and good at attacking cities. This attack on Gaochang is also suitable. However, this person is narrow-minded, strict in leading troops, and has no room for anyone. ”

When Li Shimin heard this, he suddenly said: "By the way, Hou Aiqing mentioned it in front of me some time ago, saying that it was Ming Gong that you taught him the art of war, but only part of it was taught, not completely!" ”

Li Jing said lightly: "Three or four percent is enough to cut down the barbarians, determine the Quartet, what is the use of learning too much?" And this person's heart is not right, if the old minister teaches too much, I am afraid of disaster! ”

Li Shimin sighed slightly: "Well, Ming Gong is right!" As he spoke, he seemed to remember something, "By the way, Ming Gong, don't you want to have a disciple?" What's it called? Sue...... Su Dingfang, yes, it's this Su Dingfang! I don't know if the Ming Guild will let him go to war? ”

Li Jing said with a smile: "This matter is up to him, and the old minister doesn't care!" Besides, maybe in the middle of these two days, someone will come to mention Su Dingfang's matter! ”

"That's right, that Su Dingfang seems to be Zhang Yunwen's brother, hehe, Zhang Yunwen's kid will definitely come to mention this!" Li Shimin said with a smile.

"Your Majesty, let's move on!" Li Jing pointed to Li Daozong's name on the paper again, "As the old minister said before, the king of Rencheng is good at surprising soldiers, but after all these years of training, his way of using troops has been greatly improved. Choosing him as the head coach is also passable. ”

"Finally, this one is bright. Zhang Liang is this person, uh, if he is a general all the way, it is also suitable, but if he is the commander of the three armies, it is a little reluctant! Li Jing's words directly denied Zhang Liang.

After listening to Li Jing's evaluation, Li Shimin was silent for a moment, but his eyes were swirling on the names of the three people in front of him.

At this time, I suddenly heard the voice of the inner servant from outside the hall: "Your Majesty, General Zhang Yunwen Zhang asks to see you!" ”

Li Shimin was stunned for a moment, glanced at Li Jing, and couldn't help laughing. After laughing, Li Shimin said solemnly: "Let him come in!" ”