"Don't fight!"

Wang Yu suddenly became angry, and slammed his palm on the table. Zhang Xiaochun was shocked, and the string of words that came to his lips were swallowed back in fright, and his mouth twitched and his beard trembled.

"The student is talking too much, and the teacher please calm his anger." Chu Tianya hugged his fists.

"At the moment of the great enemy, the first thing we need to consider is how to deal with the enemy! Fight the enemy! Respond to the enemy!! ”

Wang Yu said three responses in a row, one in a higher tone than the other, and at the same time punched three times on the table, and the tea cup was about to be shaken upside down. It can be seen that he is extremely disgusted with Zhang Xiaochun's style of considering responsibility and consequences in advance.

In today's Great Song Dynasty officialdom, there are piles of redundant personnel and bloated institutions, and the work efficiency of the imperial court cardinal and the official yamen is low. If things are not done well and there is a problem, the first reaction of the officials is to shirk the responsibility, rather than how to remedy the mistake and recover the loss. In the long run, such a vicious circle was formed in the officialdom of the Great Song Dynasty -- inefficiency, shirking responsibility at all levels, thinking about the consequences and retreats in advance, and finally leading to deep-seated corruption and overall inaction.

Seeing Wang Yu making such a big fire, Zhang Xiaochun felt embarrassed, and couldn't help but say: "Why is Wang Dutong so angry? I just want to be thoughtful. If you want to stick to Hedong to resist the attack of the Jin country, the strength of Taiyuan alone is always a little meager. In the final analysis, it is still up to the imperial court. What kind of attitude the imperial court will have in the end, and whether it will come to my aid, is a matter of success or failure in the end. What did the government do wrong? ”

"What Governor Zhang said is extremely true." Seeing that the two were about to quarrel, Chu Tianya hurriedly came out of the round and said, "What kind of attitude will the imperial court have, we can't fight left and right, we can only wait and see." The method that the student just said was the countermeasures that should be taken for the two different situations, which could be summed up in one sentence, that is, it would be best if the imperial court sent troops to help; If it is not helped, Taiyuan must also fight to the end. Until the soldiers and horses of the imperial court have not arrived at the city of Taiyuan for a day, we cannot hope for it. Prepare for the worst and do your best, and students think it will be appropriate. ”

"There's some truth to that." Zhang Xiaochun finally heard a pertinent sentence, and his heart was slightly relieved, and he nodded and said, "Although this government does not understand military affairs, it has been an official for many years and is familiar with the rule of officials. As far as the Great Song Dynasty is concerned, no matter when the military is separated from the court and politics. When this national crisis is in trouble, no one can vain try to counter the power of the enemy's country with the strength of one county. Otherwise, even if you survive for a while, can you still survive for a lifetime? ”

"Okay, Governor Zhang, the old man knows that what you said makes sense, and the old man doesn't want to argue with you!" Wang Yu said, "Only now is to let Taiyuan survive this time, so that the imperial court can have room for maneuver and breathing when dealing with the Jurchen invasion." As for whether the imperial court will send troops to help or issue an order to punish the crime, it is a matter for the future. If you want to ask for the guilt, the old man will bear it with all his might. Now we just have to work together to fight against the Jurchen and protect the people first! ”

Zhang Xiaochun nodded and exhaled, "That's it, you and I don't have to fight." In the final analysis, it is all about protecting Taiyuan, so what is there to fight? Within three days, the Jurchens were about to reach the city, and the top priority was to strengthen the city's defenses and unite the two rebel armies to defend against the enemy. If the government is not good at military affairs, it will not be able to get an axe. Just take your leave! ”

"Governor Zhang's Mansion is easy to go!"

Zhang Xiaochun left, Wang Yu and Chu Tianya looked at each other and smiled bitterly, and they both breathed a sigh of relief.

"Actually, Zhang Xiaochun is a good official. In other words, it is another mediocre official and layman, and Taiyuan does not have the current situation. Wang Yu said, "From the beginning of the founding of the Great Song Dynasty to the founding of the People's Republic of China, civilian officials led troops to command battles. Zhang Xiaochun's preciousness lies in the fact that he knew that he was not good at military affairs, so he did not come to meddle indiscriminately and command blindly, and led the government to fully cooperate with the army and did many practical things. Tianya, I found that you seem to have a prejudice against the civil officials of the Great Song Dynasty. However, you must remember that the ruler is short and the inch is long, and whether it is to ensure the safety of the people or to save the country and the world, force alone will not work. The scholars of my Great Song Dynasty have some bad roots and bad habits, but on the whole, their talents and knowledge are still very useful for Jiangshan Sheji. ”

"The students remembered." Chu Tianya nodded, and said in his heart, Wang Yu is right, the scholar class is the most important group in any era. The upper royal family used them to govern the people, and the people and the people were in a close relationship of mutual restraint and interdependence. The thoughts and deeds of the scholars directly represent the style of an era. The ability of the scholars should not be underestimated, although they are led by the imperial power, but in turn limit the imperial power; Although they govern the people on behalf of the imperial power, they also reflect the voices and needs of the people.

If a country is like a person, the imperial power is like the brain, and the people are the facial features and limbs, then the people are the nerve hub!

The officialdom of the Great Song Dynasty was bad, but the root cause was within the imperial power. The upper beam is not correct and the lower beam is crooked, and there is no good superstructure to lead the people, and it is difficult for them to do a good job.

Wang Yu's simple words can be regarded as giving Chu Tianya a point: the scholar class is like a double-edged sword, whether to use it to commit murder or do good lies in the user itself! The root cause of all kinds of negative phenomena in the officialdom of the Great Song Dynasty lies in the decay and degeneration of the imperial power, and the elite class can only follow the imperial power forever. In order to change this unfavorable situation, it is not enough to kill some corrupt officials and carry out some reform of the law - the only effective and fastest way is to reshape the imperial power and create a new upper political system to redirect the elite class.

In short, it's a change of dynasty!

Therefore, it is not difficult to understand the following phenomenon - whenever a dynasty and a new regime are established, the government is always clear and upward; Once the people are lazy for a long time, the superstructure that holds the highest power and enjoys the most benefits is always the first to corrupt, thus leading the elite class to gradually degenerate, and the political situation will inevitably tend to be dark and corrupt.

There is a basis for victory and defeat, and there is a basis for rise and fall; The course of history is like metabolism, there are no eternal dynasties, and there is no perfect kingdom.

At this moment, a thought also took root in Chu Tianya's heart - to save Taiyuan, relying on military cooperation alone is just a small fight after all; If you can save a city, you can't save a country; It can be saved for a while, but it can't be saved for a while. If we really want to revitalize this kingdom and save this era, we must reshape the government and start with the imperial power!

Looking at Wang Yu's long gray beard and old face, Chu Tianya frowned slightly and said secretly: I, Chu, am not good at humanities and martial arts, but the biggest difference between me and everyone in this era may be that my thoughts and concepts are different from them! Wang Yu, a general, is a loyal minister, but the most he can do is to return the horse leather shroud and repay the king's kindness with death; Wang Anshi is the most representative and daring civil official of the Song Dynasty, but he didn't dare to break ground for the imperial power; Fang La created the rebellion of the Great Song Dynasty, but he didn't dare to point the gun at the official family, and he probably didn't understand why he failed until he died...... There are thousands of roads, and there is only one way to succeed!

"I'm going to keep exploring and trying to find this way out! ――Even though thousands of people are blocking me, I will continue along this road with unswerving determination! Chu Tianya swore secretly in his heart.

"Tianya, our military plan may have to be revised somewhat." After looking at the general map of Taiyuan military and politics and thinking alone for a long time, Wang Yu said, "Wanyan Zonghan is a powerful character that should not be underestimated. The old man thought that the reason why he went south to kill with great fanfare was that he had already found out what had happened in Taiyuan Mansion, including our military deployment. Now, he may not come to attack Taiyuan directly, otherwise he will fall into the trap we have designed in advance, and the grain road will be cut off and attacked on all sides. Wanyan Zonghan can be regarded as the founding father and first general of the Jurchens, and with his military attainments, it is unlikely that he would make such a low-level mistake. ”

Chu Tianya wrinkled his brows and said, "The student has also been thinking about this issue for the past two days. Put yourself in your shoes, if the student was Wanyan Zonghan, he would definitely not come directly to attack Taiyuan. I will besiege the city and send reinforcements, and first cut off the two auxiliary wings of Taiyuan - the rebels of Xishan and Taihang! ”

"This theory coincides with the old man!" Wang Yu's eyes flashed with a sharp light, slapped the map, and said, "Moreover, Wanyan Zonghan is very likely to pick the weakest force first, that is, to attack Xishan first and eradicate the rebel force of Meng De!" ”

"Cutting its auxiliary wings and breaking each one is indeed a good tactic for the Jurchens." Chu Tianya nodded with his eyebrows furrowed, "There was a civil strife in Xishan, and now Meng De and Ma Kuo only have twenty or thirty thousand horses in their hands, and the good and bad armor are insufficient, which is far worse than the combat effectiveness of the Jurchen Iron Cavalry." If the Jurchens first concentrated their forces on killing Xishan, and then turned back to deal with the Taihang Zhuzhai and destroyed these two auxiliary wings first, then Taiyuan would really fall into a situation of isolation and helplessness! ”

"So, we must not let this happen!" Wang Yu suddenly turned his head to look at Chu Tianya and said, "Tianya, the old man has a bold idea!" ”

"Teacher, please speak." Chu Tianya asked.

From some of the details of the military aircraft discussed a few days ago, the old man saw it. The righteous army of Taihang and Xishan is called an alliance, but in fact, they have their own intentions and discord. Wang Yu said, "Once the Jurchens defeat each of them, it is very likely to succeed." Therefore, the old man wants you to work tirelessly to take on the heavy responsibility again, to truly twist the rebel army of Jiushan and Eighteen Villages into a rope, completely concentrate and integrate their forces, resist gold and save the country! ”

Chu Tianya took a deep breath, not knowing whether to cry or laugh.

"The old man knows that this is difficult, even more difficult than defending Taiyuan City." Wang Yu said, "The soldiers and horses of the rebel army in Xishan and Taihang are still scattered, and they can't exert much combat effectiveness at all. But listen to the end of the world, the past events of all dynasties have proved that often when the country is in trouble, it is not the officials and soldiers who can really save the country and the people, but the righteous army composed of green forests and reckless and poor people! -- After listening to Zhang Xiaochun's words just now, you should also know in your heart, in the final analysis, my Wang Yu and Shengjiejun are subject to the imperial court and obey the orders of the official family after all. Maybe when the official family leaves a word, all our efforts will be in vain! Because, the old man wants to send you out in advance, and the territory of the reckless rebel army may be the place that is really suitable for you! ”

Chu Tianya's heart suddenly stirred up a wave, and he had a lot of thoughts--Could it be that Wang Yu had already seen that I had no hope for the official family and the court of the Great Song Dynasty? I have already seen that I am not determined to be in the officialdom and the military, but I am ready to be reckless?

"Tianya, although you are worshipping under my door, the old man has never taught you a trick and a half. But in the eyes of the old man, you are the same as Xun'er, you are my son. As the saying goes, knowing the son is more than the father, although you and I have been together for a short time, the old man thinks that he has always had some ability to recognize people, and I believe that my vision will not be wrong. You are outstanding and ambitious, and you are not a thing in the pool. Wang Xun sighed and said, "Before the Jurchens besiege the city, you can go!" Whether it is Taiyuan, officialdom, Yang or the army, it is not suitable for you! Not to mention anything else, the cold guns and dark arrows in the officialdom can kill you at any time, you will never achieve anything except to deal with it, and it is impossible to bring any substantial changes to the current status quo of the Great Song Dynasty! What you need is a special environment that will allow you to completely free your hands and feet and build a new order in a big way - becoming a Grass King in troubled times may be a good choice for you! ”