Deng She smiled and said, "What does the gentleman have in mind, I am about to listen to it." ......, please get up. He motioned for Fang Congzhe to help Luo Guanzhong up and sit down again.

Luo Guanzhong said: "Your Royal Highness is wise and martial, only for the world, when Liaodong is defeated, when the three armies have no owner, they are born out of thin air, rise forever, and the obstacles are all over the east, and the tide is down." The first battle and the peace of Goryeo, and the second battle is to build Chifeng; pressing Shenyang in the north, so that Naha could not move south; Take Jinzhou in the south, and make the Xiongshi Xuanhe Wanli Saibei. Established Haidong, the foundation has been stable, and then crossed the Hanhai, skillfully used wisdom, and then entered the main Yidu, occupied Tai'an as a risk, according to the Yellow River as a belt, so as to watch the world provoke. The majesty of His Royal Highness has long been spread all over the world; And the name of His Royal Highness has long been praised in the United States. So, today and Chahan will hunt Jining. ......, in the lower courage, may I ask Your Highness, is this battle to win? Want to lose? ”

"Nature wants to win."

"If you want to win, do you want to win? Or a small win? ”

"What's the difference between a big win and a small win?"

"The big winner, raise 100,000 people, pour the country and fight, just defeat the enemy on the battlefield in the morning, and be able to sweep the Jinji at night, smash the Yellow Dragon, and completely wipe out Chahan in one fell swoop!"

"What is Xiao Sheng?"

"The small victor measures the ability of the country and the strength of the people, and does not seek to destroy the enemy in a war, but only to be safe. Defeat the enemy in the morning, and digest the territory first in the evening. ”

"What's the difference between the two?"

"Mention a hundred thousand people, the whole country fights against a strong enemy, if it wins, of course, it is a great victory; But if it fails, it will also be a fiasco. And measure the strength of the country and the strength of the people to fight against the enemy, if you win, although it is a small victory, if you lose, it will be a small defeat at most, and you will not be able to hurt your muscles and bones. ”

Deng She felt that someone was looking at him, turned his head, and saw that it was Fang Congzhe, the two glanced at each other, he was silent for a moment, and said, "How about wanting to win a little victory?" ”

When Luo Guanzhong heard this, he got up again, knelt down, and said: "'Those who know others are wise, and they know themselves'." I have heard for a long time that His Royal Highness is wise and wise, and his name is indeed true! In the next place, please congratulate Your Highness and Haidong! ”

"Why?"

"There are still many talents under the command of Chakhan Timur, and they will be compiled, and they cannot be decided at one time. If His Highness wants to win a big victory, it is almost impossible. Husband war, 'know yourself and know your opponent, and you will not lose in a hundred battles'. The so-called 'knowing the other' means 'knowing the other', and the so-called 'knowing oneself' is also 'knowing oneself'. His Royal Highness chose Xiaosheng, indicating that he was 'self-aware', already a 'confidant', not ambitious, and very down-to-earth. Then, no matter what this battle will be like after the war, it is already invincible! Therefore, congratulations to His Royal Highness and congratulations to Haidong! ”

Luo Guanzhong's implication is that if Deng She chooses "big victory", then he has no self-knowledge. Regarding the strength of Haidong and Yidu, Deng Shebi Luo Guanzhong was clear, and he was not angry when he heard his words, he laughed and said: "I don't have long skills, I'm just an ordinary person." The only person who is slightly better than most is just a little more 'self-aware'. The art of small victories, please Mr. Say. ”

"I came from Songjiang and heard a news on the road, saying that Wu Guogong of Jinling had formed an alliance with His Royal Highness, and had divided the army into two routes, one to Henan, and the other to Jining in the north. I don't know if it's true or not? ”

Zhu Yuanzhang's troops have already been dispatched, and there is no need to hide this matter. Deng She bowed his head and said: "I Haidong and Jinling have the same enemy, and in order to recover Bianliang, Wu Guogong has indeed formed an alliance with me. ”

"In this way, then Jining this battle, if His Highness only wants a small victory, the chance of victory should be eighty percent."

"Oh?"

"Please analyze the geographical situation of Chahan for Your Highness."

"Sir, please."

"Jin Ji, the root of Chahan; Shandong, Chahan front line; Henan, the flank of Chahan. Now, His Royal Highness struck in front of him, Polo spied behind him, and Wu Guogong struck on his flank. It is that he suffers from real enemies on both sides and false enemies on the other. With Chahan's strength, perhaps he can handle both sides at once; But when there are enemies on three sides, even if he is strong for a while, he can be called a hero in the north, but he will definitely be difficult to support. As long as His Royal Highness and Wu Guogong cooperate tacitly, there will definitely be an eighty percent chance of winning! ”

Deng She leaned forward slightly and asked, "I already know the odds." What is the odds of a two-in-one? ”

"Wu Guogong is between friendship and forgiveness, Shicheng does not say much, only says friendship. Friendship and forgiveness are fierce, and when he sees Wu Guogong entering Henan, he will definitely not let go of this lucrative opportunity. Although Wu Guogong has already arranged elite defenses in the border area with the puppet Han, if it takes too long, I am afraid it will still be difficult to resist. And once that time comes, no matter whether Henan succeeds or fails, Wu Guogong will definitely withdraw his troops and return to help. Therefore, this battle in Jining should only be resolved quickly! Do not delay for time. Otherwise, it will be difficult to say whether you will win or lose over time. ”

"Anything else?"

"There's another possibility. Chahan strong man broke his wrist! ”

"A strong man with a broken wrist?"

"Give up Henan, shrink the troops, and attack Jining. If this happens, His Highness may also be defeated. ”

One is that the war is delayed and cannot be resolved quickly; One is that Chahan took the initiative to abandon Henan and concentrate on fighting Jining first.

Deng She's expression seemed to remain unchanged on the surface, but in fact, his perception of Luo Guanzhong suddenly changed because of his analysis and inference. Yes, he values Luo Guanzhong very much, but the original "value" is more from what he saw and heard in his previous life, because Luo Guanzhong wrote "Romance of the Three Kingdoms" and valued him, not because of his strategy. However, at this time, after listening to Luo Guanzhong's remarks, he couldn't help but be impressed. He is no longer simply seen as a "novelist".

Luo Guanzhong, why did he defect to Zhang Shicheng? It is because he "has ambitions to be kings".

People who can write a book like "Romance of the Three Kingdoms" that encompasses politics, military, astronomy, geography and other rich content, even if it is just on paper, are by no means idle.

There are many reasons why he was not reused in Zhang Shicheng's shogunate.

Don't look at him talking about military affairs, in fact, his personality is more introverted, "outnumbered", and not very sociable; Mao Sui still needs to recommend himself, let alone him? can't socialize, and others don't hear his name like Deng She for a long time, so it is obviously difficult to get ahead. On the other hand, Zhang Shicheng is not as knowledgeable as Deng She, Luo Guanzhong commented on Shicheng, why do you say that he is "hypocritical"? It looks very kind, Corporal Lixian, but in fact it is all superficial. Zhang Shicheng reused most of the old ones.

For various reasons, he was really depressed in Songjiang.

"What the gentleman said is exactly the same as my opinion. However, the second point that Mr. cited that could lead to the defeat of our army: Chahan gave up Henan. In my opinion, this is indeed a possibility. However, at the beginning of the war it was unlikely. Why? Because of Bianliang. The significance of Bianliang is extraordinary. In war, sometimes it's not just about winning or losing. Even if you know that you will lose, you still can't give up lightly. ”

Bianliang is the old capital of the former Song Dynasty; The Anfeng court also used Bianliang as its capital, which not only had a strategic position, but also had political significance. If Chahan gave it up easily, first, he would be sorry for his previous hard battle to capture the city; Second, it will also give a signal to the people of the world: the Red Turban Army in the north is strong again.

Therefore, Deng She judged that at the beginning of the war, Chahan would never give up Henan lightly. If he doesn't give up Henan, then he has to deploy troops in Henan, and Zhu Yuanzhang's leading role can be brought into play.

Luo Guanzhong lowered his head and thought about it, agreed with it, and said, "Your Highness has a high opinion, and I admire it." ”

"Then again, the first defeat you mentioned may be more important, and it is the most important thing at the moment. So, sir, how can we solve the problem quickly? ”

Luo Guanzhong's answer was beyond Deng She's expectations.

He said: "The decisive battle on the plane is the matter of the front-line commander. I haven't been to Jining to see it, and I don't know anything about His Highness's army. How to win quickly is not knowable. "The answer was honest.

Deng Shewaner said with a smile: "By the way, Mr. has just arrived and doesn't know much about the front line. It's me who lost my word. After a pause, he was about to continue, when the guards outside the hall came to report: "Lord Hong asks to see." ”

"Yes, please."

Not long after, Hong Jixun came to the court.

"Mr. Hong, come over quickly, I'll introduce you to a third-rank talent."

"I've seen the lord."

"This one, Luo Ben Luo Guanzhong, a native of Taiyuan, came from Songjiang. Before my husband came, I had just listened to his policy of leveling Jining, which can be described as a golden and jade good word. ......, Mr. Luo, this Hong Jixun, a native of Shuangcheng, must have been famous for a long time, right? Liaodong has three thousand miles of splendid mountains and rivers, and I often say that the aura is all on his body. Resourcefulness is unparalleled, it is my daughter's room. ”

Luo Guanzhong has indeed heard of Hong Jixun's name for a long time, and knows that he is a think tank in Haidong. When we met at this time, I took a look at it, and secretly praised in my heart: "What a jade tree in the wind!" The two saluted.

"Mr. Jiuyang's name, the pillar of Haidong. Seeing it today, three lives are fortunate. ”

"Okay, Luo Jun, please get up."

After the ceremony, they sat down. Deng Sheling ordered his entourage to serve tea and asked, "Sir, is here, but there is something on the front line?" ”

Since the start of the Jining War, although Hong Jixun is not an official of the Privy Council, he will often go to see things, and if there is a military report, he will often send it to the palace of King Yan in person.

Hong Jixun didn't just say it, and glanced at Luo Guanzhong and Fang Congzhe.

Deng She smiled slightly and said, "Although Mr. Luo is far away, I don't regard him as a guest. Zhonghan once sent an envoy to Jinling and knew a lot about the reality of the Wu army. What are the military reports on the front? Sir, please just speak. ”

The light and clever sentence attracted the touching of the two people on the side.

Luo Guanzhong thought: "I heard that King Yan pushed his naked heart into the belly of a person, and it was so!" ”

Fang Congzhe thought: "The winner attaches so much importance to it, dare not to work hard!" ”

Hong Jixun said: "Yes." A military report came from Tai'an, and Fu Youde successfully slashed into the Wuyuan camp at night and killed more than 100 people; Yang Wanhu has also settled in Jinxiang, and the elite army of the Yuan Dynasty is thousands. In addition, Monk Li's ministry was ordered to be opened, and the military newspaper began to march in the direction of Pushui. It should be by now that we are at the river. ”

"Fu Youde cut the Tartar camp at night, are there any casualties?"

"There aren't many casualties. Fu Youde retreated, and it is estimated that he has now returned to Juye. ”

"What about Yang Wanhu's department?"

"Yang Wanhu used the 'empty city plan' to succeed in the first battle. According to military reports, the casualties in his unit were not large. ”

"'Empty City Plan'?"

The military newspaper of Tai'anlai described the battle of Jinxiang in great detail. Hong Jixun relayed them one by one and told Deng She. Deng She couldn't help but be surprised, smiled in surprise, and said: "Aconitum has this ability!" ”

Aconitum is Yang Wanhu's nickname.

When Hong Jixun first read the military newspaper, he was also incredulous about this, and he looked deeply sympathetic, shook his head and said: "Yang Wanhu is known for his bravery, but he can use wisdom to take Jinxiang. Although it is not without the danger of winning in danger, it cannot but be said that the courage is good. It seems that after training, this son has gradually become useful. ”

Seeing the outstanding generals, Deng She's heart was happy, looking forward to Luo Guanzhong and Fang Congzhe, and said: "Today's decisive battle with Wang Baobao, I heard that among the Tartar reinforcements from Linfen, there are Saiyin Chi Dahu, Yan Sixiao, Li Laobao, Hu Linchi, and Babusha generals, all of whom are famous generals under Chahan, and they are hesitating who should be used." Now that the aconitum has grown to this point, with such ability, it is expected to be enough to reach a Li Laobao! ”

In all battles, you must first choose a general.

At the end of Qin, Liu Bang ordered Han Xin, Guan Ying, and Cao Shen to attack Wei, and asked Li Shiqi: "Who is the general of Wei?" Li Shiqi replied, "Bai Zhi." Liu Bang said: "It's a milky mouth, and you can't be Han Xin." Who will ride it? Li Shiqi replied, "Feng Jing." Liu Bang said: "It's the Qin general Feng Wuxuanzi." Although he is virtuous, he cannot be a baby. Who will step also? Li Shiqi replied: "Xiang it." Liu Bang said: "You can't be Cao Shen." I'm fine. As a result, Han Xin really pacified Wei Di.

There is also the former Song Dynasty, the gold lord Wanyan Liang went south to invade, enumerated the generals of the Southern Dynasty, and asked who dared to be the next person, all with the name of the right, and its answer was like a ring. As for Liu Qi, there is no one who responds, Wan Yanliang said: "I deserve it." Although Wan Yanliang was killed because of a mutiny in the army, he failed to break through the Southern Song Dynasty, but because of this. However, we can also see the importance of "choosing a general".

Hong Jixun knew the meaning of the song when he heard it, his mind turned fast, and when he heard Deng She say this, he immediately understood his thoughts, and said: "Yang Wanhu is enough to be Li Laobao." Hu Linchi, who can deserve it? ”

"Hulin Chiben Guan Bao is a partial general, and he has not led an army for a long time, and his subordinates Chen Ming and Dong Zhongyi are all famous for their fierceness. Gao Yanshi sent a military report a few days ago, asking for a transfer to the front line and seeking to be a pioneer, which is enough to deserve it. ”

There are two fierce generals under Hulin Chi, and there are also two under Gao Yanshi, one is Su Baiyu and the other is raised by the bow, and they are also famous for their bravery in the Haidong Army. It's just right to put the right fight.

"Eight Busha?"

"Ba Bu Sha is a foot general, not as brave as Hu Lin Chi, and not as good as Li Laobao. Monk Li is enough to deserve it. ”

"Yan Sixiao has been on the battlefield for a long time and has a strategy, who can deserve it?"

"Although Yan Sixiao has a strategy, he is too old and serious. In the past, he was ordered by Chahan to try to Tai'an and Jinan, but he did not have any merit in Yanyue. Tong Shengyang is young and vigorous, and all the troops are Jurchen elite, and the sharp enemy is enough to deserve it. ”

"Sainchi replied suddenly, he is Wang Baobao's biological father, the Yuan court captain. From Chahan to the east and west, many of them have meritorious deeds and are quite famous. Who deserves it? ”

"Even if his person is prestigious, how can he celebrate Qianxing?"

"Qing Qianxing knows the strategy well, so he can be used, and he can be alone, which is enough to deserve it."

Deng She and Hong Jixun looked at each other and smiled, and Fang Congzhe couldn't help but ask: "What the lord and Mr. talked about are all the generals in the Linfen reinforcement army. Wang Baobao, the generals in the army, who should deserve it? ”

"Wang Baobao is the general of the defeated army, and it is not enough to be brave. Although there are many generals in his army, but Zhonghan, don't you need to hear a sentence that circulates in our army? 'Rather meet ten thousand tigers, than meet the old man'. There is a record of slashing into a martial arts camp at night, and only Fu Youde is alone, which is more than enough! What's more, there are still Hu Zhong generals in our army? ”

"Wang Baobao should not be underestimated, Fu Youde, Hu Zhong, etc. may not be enough."

"How can you do it?"

Fang Congzhe pondered for a moment and said: "Zhao Zuocheng is full of prestige, in and out of the front, and retreats. Well deserved. ”

Speaking of which, this is not the first time that Zhao Guo and Wang Baobao have fought each other.

Last year, Chahan attacked Yidu and sent Wang Bao to take Jinan, but Zhao Guo was forced by the situation to trap Hua Buzhu under the mountain, and could not move lightly, so he suffered a loss. However, it didn't take long for him to make a comeback on the previous surprise attack on the giant field. The two sides played each other, and it was a draw. Whether it is a victory or a defeat, and which is stronger or weaker, now it all depends on the upcoming decisive battle in Shanzhou.

At this point, Hong Jixun stood up proudly and said: "Jinxiang has been obtained, and our army has gained geographical advantages; The formation of military force has been disturbed, and the morale of our army has been boosted. On the enemy's side, the Chahan reinforcements from Linfen will arrive in Shanzhou by today and tomorrow at the latest. On the Allied side, Wu Jun Chang Yuchun has also sent a military message, saying that he is about to arrive in Xuzhou. Everything is ready, only the east wind is owed. At this time, there must be no appeasement or slackness; If you want to win, you can only be the first and brave. The minister asked the lord to give an order, and urged the front-line soldiers to go south and fight a decisive battle with Wang Baobao! ”