That day, Fang Youde and Fang Chongyong talked for a long time behind closed doors, and they also talked about a lot of things.

After that, neither of them mentioned the events of that day, but outsiders could obviously see that Fang Youde admired Fang Chongyong very much, and began to teach him the essentials of the art of war.

Because of the wedding, Brother Ji specially gave Fang Chongyong three days off. In the past three days, Fang Youde would practice knife fighting every day, while learning skills with Fang Chongyong, and explaining the art of war in the form of sparring.

I have to say that Fang Youde's art of war is very different from the art of war of the Tang Dynasty that Fang Chongyong knew, and it can even be said that it is diametrically opposed to the "idea of army building".

That afternoon, the two practiced against each other in the courtyard again. Fang Youde held the wooden knife, his hands clenched, his eyes looked directly at Fang Chongyong, and he slowly moved his steps, like a vigilant cheetah.

And Fang Chongyong was still the same old, inserting the wooden knife into the scabbard, bowing his body, and preparing to pull out the knife at his waist.

"When the two armies are facing each other, most of the soldiers can be used, but they are useless, so you don't have to take them too seriously. What you need is a killer weapon in your hand. ”

Fang Youde said as he jerked forward to make a chopping motion.

Fang Chongyong was really fooled, and directly used all the strength of his body to draw his sword, using a ferocious force that was enough to cut off the enemy's neck in actual combat.

However, what he didn't expect was that Fang Youde's calf exerted force, braked sharply and then took a step back! easily avoided Fang Chongyong's killing move, and took advantage of the opportunity that he didn't have time to turn around with his strength, Fang Youde slashed at Fang Chongyong's chest!

The "father and son" fight against each other, and they don't pay attention to what points until they get to, they are all dead hands! If you are really weak, it is common to be beaten to death.

Click!

The wooden knife was broken in two, leaving a deep mark on the bamboo armor on Fang Chongyong's chest by the way!

Although Fang Chongyong was as strong as a black bear, he couldn't withstand this blow, and he fell to the ground in embarrassment and rolled around twice.

, that feint, it's really Nima insidious.

Fang Chongyong got up and patted the dust on his body, picked up the wooden knife on the ground, inserted it into the scabbard casually, and saluted Fang Youde and said, "Father, I lost again." ”

"It's not unusual, because you're only going to pull out your sword and slash that move, and I'll just guard against you.

It's only a few years, and I'm busy with a lot of other things, so it's good to be able to practice this trick to kill people easily. ”

Fang Youde smiled and nodded, picked up the wooden knife that was broken in two, looked at Fang Chongyong and continued:

"Not to mention the siege, when the two armies are in a field battle, if you have 100 to 200 elite soldiers in your hands, as long as they can be used in key places, it is enough to turn the tide of the battle of tens of thousands, or even 100,000 people.

Don't be greedy with soldiers, the more soldiers and horses you command, the easier it is to fail, because you don't know those soldiers at all! There can be more than 100 skilled tactical pawns, who can break the face with points and capture the flag. ”

"Choose a brave soldier to form an army?"

Fang Chongyong asked suspiciously.

"Yes, but I have to add one more word, it is to choose the bravest soldiers to form an army. Those who can't be one hundred and bravely champion the three armies are not enough to be selected.

For this pro-army, not arrears of military salaries are just basic, and they must be rewarded and punished heavily, and they must be treated differently from ordinary soldiers to restrain each other. ”

Fang Youde frowned as he spoke, as if he had thought of something, and sighed softly.

"Thousands of miles for officials, just for food and clothing. Is it natural to be a soldier and eat food? ”

Fang Chongyong continued to ask.

"That's nature. Do you know that some time ago, relying on He Qichang alone, he only organized Yongzhuang in Yangzhou City, and suppressed the rebellion around Yangzhou Mansion.

It's all temporary training, and the best ones are those who joined the army many years ago.

The courage of one person can be worth hundreds of people and thousands of people, it depends on how you use it. ”

Fang Youde said with a sigh of emotion, he couldn't help but introduce the battle situation to Fang Chongyong at that time.

"Father is saying that he sent someone to secretly hide in the ranks of the rebels, and then shouted at the head of the city, saying that the dog official Yang Zhao will not die, and they will never retreat?"

After listening to Fang Youde's introduction, Fang Chongyong was stupid, he heard for the first time that a war can be fought like this.

"The civil unrest started because of Yang Zhao, and a certain person sent someone to shout at the city in their ranks. On the top of the city, a certain took the opportunity to directly kill Yang Zhao, and then threw the head off the moat.

When the wish is fulfilled, most of the people in the rebel ranks will definitely have a great revenge and revenge, and they are afraid of the court's pursuit of the heart, so their morale will be shaken.

Taking advantage of the commotion of the rebel team, when he repeatedly hesitated without knowing the authenticity, he lit wolf smoke again and asked the temporarily trained defenders to transport troops to the rear of the rebel team through the water network to fight. At the same time, the gate of Yangzhou was opened, and the three armies of the Yongguan could fight the tiger. He led the few defenders in the city and rushed straight into the ranks of the rebels, and the battle was decided, and that's all. ”

In fact, the situation at that time was even more dramatic, the dog under the city shouted "Yang Zhao is not dead, we will not die blindly, and we will not retreat from the battle", while Fang Youde immediately beheaded Yang Zhao beside him, and then shouted to the city "Yang Zhao is dead, now you can look at it!" ”。

Then launch a ferocious surprise attack by the temporary formation army of three-legged cat kung fu!

"It's really ...... for my father to quell the turmoil"

Fang Chongyong was speechless.

Find an opportunity to slaughter Yang Zhao, and by the way, put down the chaos, Fang Youde's attack is really black, worthy of being a person who has been mixed in the late Tang Dynasty, this stone and two birds are extremely skillful, full of the atmosphere of the five dynasties of the late Tang Dynasty.

It's just that Yangzhou doesn't seem to have heard of any trouble, is it ...... Fang Chongyong thought of a terrible result.

"Yes, there were still many chaotic people alive after that war, and a certain order was given to slaughter them all, and their heads were hung in Yangzhou City for ten days to set an example. Otherwise, Yangzhou will be chaotic in the future.

Yang Zhao deserves to die, and these rebels also deserve to die. ”

As if he had guessed Fang Chongyong's thoughts, Fang Youde said coldly.

Fang Chongyong suddenly fell silent, not knowing how to answer this sentence.

The people are not afraid of death, so why should they be afraid of death? If everyone in the world starts to rebel, can they be killed by killing?

He now finally understood what "historical limitations" meant.

……

"Alas!"

This afternoon, autumn is a good time to travel. However, in the corridor on the second floor of the Calyx Xianghui Building, the Tang Dynasty sage Li Longji was looking into the distance, and the prosperous Chang'an was the same as in the past, but he no longer felt peaceful and peaceful. I couldn't help but sigh.

It seemed to him that there were many fierce beasts hiding in some dark places in this city, which could stick out their fangs at any moment.

These people include, but are not limited to: his adult princes, his brothers' sons, Guanlong's magnates, and so on.

"Lux, my good sons, all of them want to die.

You say, 'What am I going to do with them?' Is it to kill, or to let it go? ”

Li Longji spoke slowly and asked Gao Lishi beside him.

This time, King Shou tore off the last fig leaf of the royal family, making him and his scheming sons completely tear their faces. In addition, Li Heng's rebellion was suppressed, and the whole family died, resulting in all communication between the remaining sons and Li Longji.

As long as Li Longji doesn't go to them, they will be like dead dogs in the Ten Kings' Mansion, and they won't come to Xingqing Palace to ask for peace.

After all, at this time, whoever speaks can die.

On such a day, it's okay to live a day or two, but as time goes by, Li Longji, who is harming the people, becomes more and more unsteady, and he always feels that these "good boys" will do things anytime and anywhere.

The examples of King Shou and King Zhong are in the past, and Ji Ge can't think about it too much, I'm afraid that his heirs are the same.

"Sage, this time King Xue accidentally rebelled, perhaps with the death of His Majesty's brother, their heirs no longer have much gratitude to Your Majesty. Therefore, the heirs of the saints are also the foundation of the saints, otherwise the common small sects and major sects in the family will be repeated. ”

Gao Lishi quietly reminded Li Longji that he couldn't be too harsh on his sons. The two most important words in political operations are "balance."

Only when the balance is not extreme can the political situation be stable.

"Lux is right, that's what I think, that's why I'm indecisive."

Li Longji said with a sigh.

slaughtered all his unscrupulous sons, killed too many people, and had a bad reputation in the history books; Second, this move is purely to cheapen a clan like King Xue and make them have undeserved ambitions.

Isn't King Xue's involvement in the rebellion this time a living example?

"You go and call Gonu, by the way, call Quan Zhong too. As for Zhang Shouqi, don't call it...... Go and call Li Shizhi. ”

After hesitating, Li Longji said with some hesitation.

"Slave will do it."

Colliers took the order and left.

Li Longji always felt as if there was something uncomfortable in his heart, and suddenly saw Fang Chongyong on duty downstairs, and suddenly realized, and hurriedly called someone to call him up to the corridor of the Calyx Xianghui Building for questioning.

"No need to be polite, I haven't rewarded you for your rescue last time, so I'm here to ask you today what you want."

Seeing Fang Chongyong's sincere and frightened appearance, Li Longji said very kindly.

"It is the duty of the last general to return to the saints and protect them, and there is no need for a reward."

Fang Chongyong said cautiously with a crossed hand salute.

"Well, okay, okay."

Li Longji smiled and nodded, he just said it casually, if Fang Chongyong really asked for something, although he would give it, he would definitely be very unhappy in his heart.

I have to say that Fang Quanzhong has a good son!

"Guozhong, you have been involved in this rescue throughout the whole process. What do you think we need to do in the future to put an end to this kind of thing? ”

Li Longji asked quietly.

"Returning to the saints...... These questions should be considered by the prime minister. ”

Fang Chongyong said with a sad face.

"Eh, the performance of the brother slave in this rescue is far worse than yours, and you have more say in this regard."

Brother Ji waved his hand disapprovingly, and said very casually, the smile was like a grandfather in his previous life.

If it weren't for Fang Chongyong's knowing that this emperor was mean and unkind, maybe he would really be confused by the other party's kind and kind face.

"Then the last general will have the courage to say a few words?"

"Look at him left and right, the crime of bullying the king!"

Brother Ji pretended to be displeased and said.

"That's right, sage. In fact, most of the people in the Longwu Army are loyal to the saints, but Wu Zhiyi's power is too great, and the structure of the Longwu Army is too bloated, so at the critical moment, he can't use his strength.

I thought that in the matter of protecting the saint, the number of guards accompanying the saint should not be too large, a battalion of 500 people is enough, there are too many people, not to mention the obstacles, in a place like Chang'an, it can't be used.

500 warriors were selected from all over the border towns, and they were required to be unstoppable, bravely champion the three armies, and then be rewarded and punished heavily.

These people are from a different source than the Longwu Army, and this army only selects people from the border army to prevent them from being bought by the magnates of Chang'an.

What did the saint think? ”

Fang Chongyong asked quietly.

"Good, good! Wonderful! I didn't think of that! ”

Li Longji stroked his palm and laughed.

Shrink the establishment of personal guards and extract the essence from the rough, he also thought of this.

However, the downsizing of the size still does not guarantee the absolute loyalty of its personnel; Second, even if you are loyal, you can't choose many "brave champions and three armies" in Chang'an and the surrounding areas.

Now the situation in Datang is clearly the elite in the border army. Not to mention others, it is Wu Zhiyi, who set off the storm this time, Fang Chongyong, and Zhang Guangsheng, who rescued the driver, are all from the border army, at least they have been trained there for a long time.

Their combat effectiveness and ability to make decisions on the spot are much stronger than those of the Long Wu Army. Therefore, what Fang Chongyong said just now is really to the point.

It is necessary to form a new army that is capable and efficient, with no more than 500 people and personnel rotation who are not in the Chang'an area, and who will be on the driver's side. This army has nothing to do with the Longwu Army and the Nanya Forbidden Army, and even if these soldiers come from all over the world, there is no possibility of forming a party.

"Fang Guozhong, you are really resourceful.

Now I'm going to test you, if you were to train this new army, what kind of name would you want? ”

Li Longji asked with a smile, this is considered an examination school. If Fang Chongyong's answer satisfies him, basically this matter will be handed over to Fang Chongyong, and after the matter is completed, he will be the first commander of this forbidden army, which can be regarded as a reward.

Fang Chongyong's face showed a strange expression, and then he regained his composure. He thought for a moment and said:

"When the last general was assassinating in Hexi, he heard that those who were good at using guns in the army were called silver spears to show their bravery.

The four words of loyalty, filial piety and righteousness, dedicate loyalty to the saints and keep filial piety to themselves, so this army is called the Silver Spear Filial Piety Army. ”

Fang Chongyong bowed his hands and bowed.

"Silver Gun Filial Piety Festival......"

Li Longji muttered to himself, the more he thought about it, the more he felt that the name was good. Dedicate loyalty and righteousness to him, a saint, and keep the filial piety of those Qiu Ba for themselves, what a good name!

"Okay, okay, when you go back, write a note and give it to me in private. You tell me what equipment this army needs and how much it will pay.

If this plan is suitable, then I will appoint you as ...... Recruit brave envoys, go to the border town to recruit brave and strong to join the army in Chang'an, and join the Silver Gun Filial Piety Festival. ”

Li Longji said excitedly, he finally found a way to restrain the erosion of the Chang'an magnates. Of course, this matter is not a long-term solution, with the rotation of soldiers, there will be problems in the Silver Gun Filial Piety Festival, and there will be people who will be bought by various magnates in Chang'an.

But how to put it, Brother Kei didn't think too far in the future. Many people have plans in mind a hundred years from now, but they often die of illness the following year. Life is impermanent, and it's useless to think too far.

Brother Ji's idea is very simple, and it is still the same sentence: If Datang is the kingdom of heaven on earth, but in the end it has nothing to do with him, then what's the point?

"Sage, it may cost a lot of money to raise this army......"

Fang Chongyong whispered and gave Ji Ge a preventive shot in advance.

"It's okay, lack of money, just let Yang Zhao go and make money again."

Li Longji waved his hand and said, he suddenly remembered something, and said to himself with a little confusion: "How long has it been since Yang Zhao sent an offering to me?" ”

"Saint...... If this Yang Zhao refers to the history of Yangzhou Thorn, then he is already dead. ”

Fang Chongyong reminded Ji Gedao in a helpless whisper.

"Dead? How is it possible that the local government has not reported this matter? ”

Li Longji was so shocked that such a big thing, the assassin of Yangzhou Mansion died, and no one told him!

In fact, what Ji Ge didn't expect was that there was a civil unrest in Yangzhou, and officials at all levels were counted as one, and the degraded officials were all light. If it weren't for Fang Youde's efforts to turn the tide, I am afraid that the civil unrest in Jiangnan would have developed to the scale of hundreds of thousands of anti-thieves!

It's too late to cover up this kind of thing, who will take the initiative to mention it. Jiangnan armaments are slack, and the army is empty, Zhang Shouqi will not mention it, that is, he is in charge of the military department.

"They, they are all hiding from me, Yangzhou Thorn Shi is dead, even you know it, but I don't know!"

Li Longji clenched his fists tightly and said hatefully. At this moment, the sense of crisis in his heart became more and more serious.

He was sixty years old, his eyes were glazed, his ears were not working, and he would gasp for breath when he took two steps. Now, even the officials of the imperial court are beginning to deceive him.

How do you break the game?

At this moment, Ji Ge's heart was in an unprecedented panic.

(End of chapter)