At this time, Gu Junen walked up, with a solemn look on his face, and said in a deep voice: "Boss, after capturing Ruxiang, if there is no accident, Leader Gao and Zhang Xianzhong still want to take Shaanzhou and replenish enough grain and grass, judging from today's situation, the food of the two of them is really ugly, what to give us food, we will also distribute it to the people, it is better to leave it to them, and only give us a little food, that is, enough for 30,000 troops to eat for two or three days." ”

In an instant, the atmosphere in the camp became solemn, and Zhang Nai echoed: "Yes, boss, there is really no need to go on with this kind of union. ”

"Boss, I really can't bear it, Zhang Xianzhong has targeted our Li Jiajun several times, and his words have provoked you, you can still understand, after all, it is an outsider, it has nothing to do with it. However, as the boss, your own uncle, the high leader is too inauthentic, uniting with outsiders and calculating our Li Jiajun, why should we help him raise grain and grass? ”

Gao Yigong followed, looking resentful, and his voice was louder than that of several others.

"Brother-in-law, isn't it the first time my uncle has done this? When he was in trouble, he smiled at us, once he developed and grew, he had a certain strength, and he always peeked at our Li Jiajun, wanting to take it for himself and use it for him, what is the use of such an uncle? Nothing is better than nothing! ”

Obviously, Li Guo's heart was also full of resentment.

"Uncle, uncle, he is also too much, he is becoming more and more rude, and his requirements are becoming more and more excessive, if this continues, even if he does not die in the hands of the officials and soldiers, but folds in the hands of this uncle, it is better for us to plan early, so as not to be affected by it, we have done enough to be benevolent and righteous."

As a person who has crossed over, how could Li Zicheng be stumped by this cheap uncle, and he still plays the role of a constraint all the time, which is simply an assist like a pig teammate.

Hearing everyone's persuasion, as well as recalling what Gao Yingxiang had done in the past, Li Zicheng really had an impulse to immediately lead Li Jiajun to leave here, regardless of whether Gao Yingxiang lived or died? What about my uncle?

Since you are unkind, don't blame me for being unjust!

However, Li Zicheng still held back, he clearly remembered that if he was not wrong, Gao Yingxiang would have more than half a year to live at most, and as long as he died, he would be able to accept the cheap and shameless uncle's subordinates in full.

As soon as he thought of this, Li Zicheng secretly suppressed the impulse in his chest, and said in a deep voice in a low voice: "Don't talk nonsense, he is my elder after all, he can be unkind, but I can't be unjust." ”

As soon as the words fell, he saw that everyone showed disappointment, and then added: "However, after helping him defeat Zuo Liangyu and take Shaanzhou, it is the time to part ways with him, and there will be no such bottomless help in the future." ”

Hearing this, everyone's expressions softened a little, and they really resisted Gao Yingxiang in their hearts and didn't want to work with him.

At this time, Li Zicheng set his eyes on Li Guo and said urgingly: "Guo'er, the base area in Shanxi is becoming more and more mature and stable, you better go back quickly, your aunt and another heroine will soon go to the Wangwushan base area." ”

"Uncle, I want to follow ......"

Before Li Guo finished speaking, he was interrupted by Li Zicheng.

"Moreover, it is a little inappropriate for you to stay here, which makes the high leader and the others more and more jealous. What's more, the development of the Shanxi base area is inseparable from you. Also, in our Li Jiajun's intelligence system, there must be someone sitting at the intersection of the three provinces, responsible for coordinating and summarizing the news from all over the country, and I really don't feel at ease to hand it over to others. ”

"Okay, uncle, I'll return to the Wangwushan base area, continue to preside over the Shanxi base area, and be in charge of our Li Jiajun's intelligence system."

......

A few days later, in a hall in the village in the Songshan base of Henan Prefecture, Li Zicheng and Xu Xiake sat side by side, and Wu Ruyi, Li Xin, Red Lady, Yu Bin and others sat on both sides below.

"Red Lady, Li Jiajun is preparing to set up a women's corps in the Shanxi base area, called the Loyalty Battalion, and wants you to go as the deputy captain and train this women's corps with my wife Gao Guiying, I don't know if you are willing? What do you think? ”

In an instant, everyone was frightened by Li Zicheng's startling words, and the red lady's eyes widened even more, looking incredulous, as if her ears were hallucinating.

Since ancient times, it is not that there have been no women as soldiers, nor have there been no women who have been generals, as far as the Tang and Song dynasties, Fan Lihua, Mu Guiying, the female generals of the Yang family, Hua Mulan, and the current female general Qin Liangyu and daughter-in-law in Sichuan, are definitely heroines.

However, I have never heard of the women's army, and the Li family army has such a women's army, which is absolutely unprecedented and has created a precedent. Of course, Sun Wu's training of palace maids in the Spring and Autumn Period is not counted, it is just an emperor's amusement, and it is not applied to practice.

"Boss, are you telling the truth?" The red lady mustered up her courage, and finally asked like this, full of hope.

"Of course, if you want, you can go to the Shanxi base at any time to train and command this women's legion."

Li Zicheng's hearty voice echoed in the hall, and after such a short conversation, everyone really believed that the boss was not joking, let alone a whim, but true!

However, the red lady hesitated, did not reply immediately, but looked at Li Xin who was sitting next to her, and nodded with an encouraging smile from the other party, and then replied affirmatively: "Boss, I am willing!" ”

"Okay, you will go to the Shanxi base tomorrow, and I will have someone accompany you and be responsible for guiding the way."

"Yes, Boss!"

At this time, seeing that everyone had finished speaking, Xu Xiake took out a booklet from his sleeve, handed it to Li Zicheng, and said at the same time: "Boss, Lao Yu has discussed with Li Gongzi and others, for the future development of the Li family's army and the future battle, we should set up a group to draw a map of all parts of the country." ”

Li Zicheng took the booklet and unfolded it, and in the process of browsing, he only heard Li Xin then say: "Boss, with a detailed map, in the future battle, we will be able to occupy the initiative, unlike the official army, who only know how to stick to the city, and rarely take the initiative to attack." ”

As soon as Li Xingang finished speaking, a man about thirty years old stood up from the last seat on the right side, and echoed: "Boss, the reason why the official army has frequently failed in the face of the fierce offensive of the Tartars, and they are almost powerless to parry, although the combat effectiveness occupies a large part, in the humble opinion of his subordinates, is mainly because the generals of the imperial court are not familiar with the terrain of the world, so they cannot use the advantages of the terrain to block the Tartars. As a result, most of the officers and troops were on the defensive, and few took the initiative to attack. ”

While speaking, Li Zicheng had already finished reading the booklet, and couldn't help but admire: "Mr. Xu, who wrote this?" The analysis is really straightforward, and it penetrates into the inside and goes straight to the crux of the problem. ”

Li Zicheng's face was excited, and without waiting for Xu Xiake to answer, he said excitedly again: "I may not know about the battle between the official army and the Tartars, and I don't know what the main reason for the defeat is?" However, judging from the battles with the officials and troops over the years, it is not said that the local officials and troops who rushed to the aid, that is, the local imperial court garrison, are also very vague about the terrain, which gives the rebel armies from all walks of life an opportunity to take advantage of it, and they can frequently avoid the pursuit and encirclement of the official army, so as to escape. ”

At this moment, the man in the last seat on the right spoke again.

"Yes, boss, although the combat effectiveness of the imperial court's army is lacking, the main reason for the frequent defeats is still in the commander."

"Since ancient times, a soldier must not only command the army to defend against the enemy, but also have a ravines in his chest, understand the world's topography, landform, climate, etc., and be extremely familiar with the place of war. Otherwise, it can only be regarded as a pawn, a small flag, and a big banner, and it can be responsible for charging into battle, and it cannot command the whole army, and it is not a suitable commander. ”

"Zhuge Liang, the strategist of Shu at the time of the Three Kingdoms, once said that the battle of the war lies in the time, place, and people, which shows how important it is to understand the climate and geography, which can maximize the combat power of the soldiers and achieve an exponential effect."

Hearing this, Li Zicheng's heart was shocked, and a trace of enlightenment flashed in his mind, and he couldn't help but think of a sentence, the Ming Dynasty has three nos, no Ming monarch, no nameless ministers, no famous generals, just the map is enough to see the general!

After all, a detailed map is enough to test everything!

An emperor who doesn't know his own national geography, is he a Ming Jun? How can a minister who does not know National Geographic recommend the right officials to the locality? How can a person who is not familiar with the terrain lead his troops to fight and use strategy, is it just a blind formation and a frontal fight?

Although there were many words, it was just a moment, Li Zicheng's mind flashed this information, and then his eyes bloomed with a scorching light, and he looked at the person in the last seat on the right excitedly, glanced back at Xu Xiake, and asked, "Mr. Xu, is this...?" ”

"Boss, this person's name is Gu Rouqian, "Nine-sided Diagram" is written by his great-grandfather Gu Dadong, it can be said that he is a family of mapmakers, and he has the ambition to draw the geography of the world for generations, and he has a great understanding of some of the terrain, landforms, and local climates in the pass. This pamphlet in your hand is from him. ”

"Oh... In this way" Li Zicheng nodded lightly, looked at Gu Rouqian, showed a very interested look, waved his hand, and said loudly: "Let's sit and talk, we don't have to stand like this." ”

After the other party sat down, Li Zicheng continued: "Mr. Xu, since this is the case, then set up a map drawing team, and you will preside over the map drawing team and serve as the team leader, Gu Rouqian is your assistant, deputy team leader, and plan this matter." ”

"Great!" Xu Xiake excitedly admired, glanced at Gu Rouqian, the other party was also excited, and then said solemnly: "Boss, if you want to draw a map of the world, you need great manpower, material and financial resources, and the Henan base area alone cannot promote this matter, and I hope you can communicate with other base areas and complete this important thing together!" ”

"This is natural." Li Zicheng immediately agreed, his expression froze, and he suddenly said solemnly: "However, drawing a map of the world is a protracted and huge project, and it cannot be completed in three or five years. Therefore, when drawing the map, the three provinces of Henan, Shaanxi, and Shanxi were the main ones. After all, these three places are all over our base areas, and it will be easier and less time-consuming to draw. ”

"Boss, I understand this, even if you don't say it, the old man is ready to draw an accurate map of these three places first." Xu Xiake nodded heavily, and then said: "Let's not say that the old man already has some understanding of the terrain of the three places, it will be easier to draw, and many places only need to be verified." The three places are still the main battle places of our Li family's army, and each general must have a great understanding of the terrain in order to survive a hundred battles, and a detailed map is particularly important. ”

"Yes, Mr. Xu knows my heart very well." Li Zicheng smiled and continued: "With such a detailed map, the generals of each base area can have an understanding of the three places in advance, at least they have an impression in their minds, once they march and fight, they will not be blinded and do not know the situation in the place. ”

Speaking of this, Li Zicheng suddenly paused, couldn't help but think of the geographical knowledge before the crossing, his eyes lit up, and he suddenly said: "By the way, Mr. Xu, when drawing the map, when determining the final version, not only the geography and terrain should be drawn, but also the distance between the two places should be seen from the map. ”

Hearing this, others may not have much reaction, but Xu Xiake and Gu Rouqian were shocked, showing disbelief, and Gu Rouqian even said: "Boss, how is this possible?" If you also need to mark the distance between the two places on the map, not only do you need larger drawings, but also mark a lot of them, how big the world is, how can you list them all one by one, and you can see the distance between them on the map? ”

"Yes, boss, Gu Rouqian is right, since ancient times, drawing maps of the world's mountains and rivers and subways are all approximate directions and outlines, and the distance between the ground cannot be seen from the map. If all of them are marked in detail, it is not necessary to say that the actual investigation, even the drawing of the map, takes an extremely long time. Xu Xiake then echoed, frowning slightly, as if he had encountered something extremely difficult to do.

However, Li Zicheng was not in a hurry, smiled faintly, and said softly: "You misunderstood what I meant." ”

"Misunderstanding?" Xu Xiake and Gu Rouqian said in unison, looking at each other, very puzzled, and their faces were confused.

"Yes, I misunderstood."

Li Zicheng nodded heavily, replied very firmly, and then explained: "What I said about being able to see the distance between the two places on the map is not to mark the size on it, but to have a certain proportion, when drawing, it is already contained in it, and only a ruler is needed to show the distance." ”

Gu Rouqian was still puzzled, full of confusion, but Xu Xiake's eyes lit up, he thought of something, and then said: "Boss, what do you mean is that when drawing the map, the Westerners use the same drawing method as Westerners, strictly control the size on the map, and then supplement it with a ruler. ”

"Yes, Mr. Xu, that's what I mean, as long as the general has a ruler in his hand, and there is a person who knows how to draw roughly, and he knows the method of geometric mapping, he can immediately identify the distance between the two places on the map, so that he can use troops more accurately."

At this moment, not only Xu Xiake was happy for the new map drawing method, but even the main battle people next to him were also excited, maybe they didn't know what to do, but they understood a little, and when they used the map in the future, it was not only more accurate, but also directly derived the distance between the two places!

What does this mean, no clearer than they are?

The so-called speed of the soldiers, not only refers to the march, but also to anticipate the enemy first, but also to know the distance in advance, only in this way, in order to better use the troops, the formulated troops need a few days to reach the predetermined position.

After all, just by inquiring, or past experience, the distance you know is too different from the actual distance!