Crowned the New Han Dynasty

Chapter 61 Brother’s talent will only be known today

"Another change?"

Chen Zhi sensed this halo and was not surprised. Instead, he quickly recalled and checked what he had just said and done.

"When Liu Gang arrived, Copper Coin trembled slightly, indicating that there was some implicit connection between the two. I had a conversation with him. When he talked about the general trend of the world, Copper Coin did not react at all. When he talked about the five things and seven strategies of military strategists, , the law of war, which is to win first and then fight, has changed. Is it related to the military knowledge? Because he conveyed a little military knowledge to him, so the copper coins have changed? What is the role of these haloes? "

Thinking about it, Chen Zhi quietly observed Liu Gang, looking for patterns.

Liu Gang was recalling Chen Zhi's words, and was slightly touched in his heart. He savored the words "Victory first and then war", "Those who are good at fighting have no great achievements", etc., which vaguely made him have some doubts about military knowledge. I feel it, but I can't really untie it. It's like a cat is tickling my heart.

After thinking about it, Liu Gang couldn't help but ask for advice: "Brother Chen Shi's words are concise and concise, but they have deep meaning. From what you are saying, do you think you are not optimistic about going north to Pinghu this time?"

"There is too little information to judge." Chen Zhi shook his head and changed the topic, "However, judging from your words, although there are worries at the moment, as long as the Central Plains is not in chaos, the border troubles will only be temporary disasters. The key is the relationship between the Han family and the Han family. Don’t mess with the ground!”

In the original history, due to the unremitting efforts of the Western Jin Dynasty and the combination of natural and man-made disasters, the great dynasty collapsed, opening a dark chapter.

Liu Gang nodded and asked following the change of topic: "I am still a little confused about what Brother Shi mentioned about winning first and then seeking war. Doesn't it mean that as long as the troops are strong and the horses are strong and the strategy is right, the disaster can be quelled?" He asked, Chen Zhi's intention to study was slightly clear, and the money in Chen Zhi's heart moved again.

Chen Zhi had a guess in his heart and was ready to continue testing. Seeing that Liu Gang was quite eager to learn, he couldn't help but feel a little favorable and said, "Let me ask you, what is the first chapter of Sun Tzu's Art of War?"

This tone sounded like a teacher questioning a student, but Liu Gang was serious about asking for advice and didn't feel there was anything wrong. He answered truthfully: "The first chapter is a Ji chapter."

Chen Zhi said with a smile: "The plan in the Shiji Chapter is not a strategy, but a calculation. It overlaps with what Liu Xin, the ancestor, was good at." Liu Gang's ancestry can be traced back to Han Gaozu's younger brother, and there are many famous people. .

"Brother, please clarify my doubts." Liu Gang was stunned for a moment, and then he looked like he was asking for advice humbly. He had read Sun Tzu's Art of War, the holy book of military strategists, but the book was collected by his grandfather, and the elders in the family did not like him to be involved in military affairs. Therefore, I have only read it a few times, and it is only a few general glances without going into depth. However, my thirst for knowledge has not weakened because of this. Seeing that Chen Zhi seemed to have some insights, of course I wanted to find out.

This is not the time for the explosion of knowledge in later generations. At this time, even for people from aristocratic families, it is not easy to get one or two books. Knowledge is monopolized and knowledge is hereditary.

When he asked for advice, the aura on the surface of the copper plate in Chen Zhi's heart increased a bit more.

Chen Zhi silently investigated, and at the same time responded to Liu Gang, he still likes people who are eager to learn, so he said: "This calculation is to calculate the advantages and disadvantages of the enemy and ourselves, and compare the strength, which is the 'five things', namely Tao, heaven, earth, Generals and laws, the first three are the time, place, and people's support. Needless to say, the time and place are good for the people. "Tao" is the issue of governing the country. When it comes to the people's support, it can be seen from the governance ability of the king to the officials. It is the country's laws. These are all You’ll know before the war begins.”

Liu Gang listened carefully and nodded from time to time. He had long forgotten everything else and concentrated on memory. At the same time, he compared with what he had learned to strengthen his understanding, just like a student listening to the teacher's lecture.

Chen Zhi added: "Then there is 'general'. This does not simply refer to the generals who lead the army, but to appoint talented people. It not only appoints army lieutenant generals, but also involves other aspects. A war looks like two armies fighting, but in fact Troops, horses, baggage, transportation and supplies are all key. The political situation in the DPRK and China needs to be stable, and the country needs the stability of the people. After all, this depends on people, so it is necessary to appoint talented people to perform their duties. This requires knowledge. Human power.”

"Yes, the matter of the military strategist is very important. It is indeed not just the battle between the two armies." Liu Gang was very excited after hearing this, his thinking was particularly clear, and he was extremely excited.This is normal. Articles of this era are often obscure and changeable, with multiple meanings per word, and no punctuation marks. When reading the classics left by the ancients, the first step is not to understand, but to segment sentences first. Different sentence segments have different meanings, so Teaching by words and deeds is very important. If you have a military book treasured in your family, if there is another military heir to explain it, the chances of future generations becoming successful will be greatly increased. Otherwise, just understanding the meaning of the book will be very laborious.

If there is no one to explain it in words, the next best thing is to at least have annotations in the book. A book of military art annotated by predecessors can often become a family heirloom.For example, "The Art of War" by Sun Tzu has many annotated versions in the world, including the version annotated by the hero Cao Cao.

This kind of annotation, combined with the understanding and experience of those people, can save those who come after a lot of detours. Heroes such as Cao Cao have fought in the north and south, and have a lot of practical experience. The version he annotated is equivalent to "leading troops to fight." From beginner to proficient, the preciousness can be seen.

High-end military annotated readings are treasures for an era when there may be a war someday. In addition, there are no conditions for large-scale publication, so most of them are hidden deep in people's homes and will not be easily revealed to others. Counties like Liu Gang Where can the nobles see it, let alone find someone to explain it.

Now, what Chen Zhi said in simple terms corroborated with what Liu Gang had read. It was like seeing the blue sky after clearing the clouds. Therefore, while Liu Gang was happy, he also looked at Chen Zhi respectfully, as if a student was facing him. What the teacher meant, he then asked rather cautiously: "What about this fifth law? Is it the law of the country?"

Chen Zhi shook his head and said: "The laws of the country are included in the 'Tao' and are the categories of governing the country and leading the people. This fifth law talks about the law in the army and the system in the army, which is the book in your hand. If the laws and regulations in the army are not perfect, training is not sufficient, and rewards and punishments cannot be clearly defined, then it is better not to send troops."

He paused for a moment, realized the changes in the copper coins, then looked at Liu Gang who was thinking, and concluded: "The way to use military force is based on people and people, and the weather and the land will help. It is the most ideal for the superiors and the subordinates to have the same desire. How can such a country be victorious if it is exerting all its strength from top to bottom and understands the strengths and weaknesses of the enemy and ourselves, and knows where to direct its strength? It only knows that its troops are strong and its horses are strong, so it rushes out troops without careful calculation in advance. It is possible to win, but it is also possible to fail. , so the actual dispatch of troops should be based on a well-planned plan. Before the troops and horses are moved, I have already won!"

"The way to use military force is based on harmony and harmony, and the weather and the right terrain will help! It turns out that this is 'I have won before the soldiers and horses move'!"

There was a look of yearning in Liu Gang's eyes. When he looked at Chen Zhi again, he couldn't help but straighten up, put up his hands, and bowed to Chen Zhi respectfully: "Brother's talent, I only know today that I am not as good as him. "

While Chen Zhi felt the halo on the copper coins increase, he waved his hands and said, "Don't be like this. I'm just talking about military affairs on paper, not counting. It's just my personal opinion. You just read less military books. If you can get a few more, , I don’t need to explain this truth, you can understand it yourself, and when you are actually marching and fighting, the battlefield situation changes rapidly. Don’t think that knowing the military principles will make you invincible. If you want to use the principles on paper, you also need experience. "

Liu Gang shook his head and said: "Brother Shi, please stop being modest. Your words gave me a sudden enlightenment, which is better than studying for five years. Now that I think about it, according to Brother Shi, if you want the people to have the same desire, you have to protect the people and the environment. That's what I said." Come on, aren’t the rogue bandits in our Han Dynasty our innermost concern? Brother Chen Shi, do you think we should pay more attention to rogue bandits like Wang Mi?”

"Wang Mi?!"

As soon as the name hit his ears, Chen Zhi's eyes suddenly flashed with surprise.

"Yes, in the past few years, this Wang Mi bandit has been roaming around in the northern counties. I, Xuzhou, have also been attacked and plundered by him. I heard that he is now hiding in the nearby counties. I don't know what he is planning." Liu Gang showed a worried look. , "Disasters have continued in recent years, many people have been displaced, and many people have been recruited by Wang Mi. This is also a big hidden danger."

"Yes, this person is a hidden danger and should not be underestimated!" Chen Zhi nodded. A stick from his previous life had helped him extract the vague memories of his first life, including those about Wang Mi.

"According to past history, Wang Mi should have caused quite a stir in the past two years, disturbing the northern prefectures and counties of Qing, Xu, Yan, and Henan, causing a large number of refugees, shaking the population and the foundation of rule, and destroying the The production base is indeed an important driving force for the collapse of the world, but in the New Han Dynasty, his military calamity has been suppressed, but he is not dead yet, and the light has turned into darkness. Such a person must have an agenda!"

　Thanks to "Mo Yan", "Wang Xiyou", "I don't want nicknames", "Yexue Fengzhu", "Taomi Shui◎", "Master of the Holy Demon Palace", "Dian Lips to Purple Blood" and "Desert Thugs" for their rewards!Since the comment area and backend of Qidian are different from before, I haven’t figured out some parts yet, so there may be some omissions in the reward list. I hope readers can understand. If there are any omissions in the future, you can tell me in the comment area. , I apologize to brother "Yexue Fengzhu".

　　
　
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