Chapter 3250 Appearance

Chapter 3249 Appearance

Fei Zhen, surrounded by guards, was wearing a full set of armor and a cloak, sitting on horseback, looking towards Chang'an.

In the dark night, the fire in Chang'an flickered, very bright.

It was like a needle piercing Fei Zhen's eyes.

"Uncle, why?"

Fei Zhen suddenly asked without a clear reason.

Pang Tong scratched his chin beside Fei Zhen, "Maybe it's the habit of a playboy."

"Playboy?" Fei Zhen repeated.

Pang Tong nodded, "It's too easy to get it."

"..." Fei Zhen was silent.

In the prosperous times, most of the playboys had a bright future. Because their trial and error costs were low, their capital was thick, and they could play with small goals at will, so even if most ordinary poor people thought that the playboys would not die well, they actually lived very comfortably. Even if they make mistakes, their elders will back them up, and they will live better than ordinary poor people.

But if they are in troubled times, the playboys are the most likely to die.

Because they are too hateful, just like a naughty child in a busy city.

In prosperous times, naughty children can still survive, but if they are still naughty in troubled times...

However, Fei Zhen thinks that the "playboy" that Pang Tong mentioned more or less includes Fei Zhen's own meaning?

"In fact, this little traitor doesn't need me..." Fei Zhen smiled and turned around and said, "Uncle, is it to give me more merits?"

Pang Tong laughed, "This is one! However, merits are not important..." Fei Zhen asked in confusion, "Why is that? "

Pang Tong glanced at Fei Zhen, "This is the way the lord governs the country... Military rule! "

Fei Zhen was stunned for a moment, and then said: "Is it also this rule not that system? "

"Yes. 'Pang Tong nodded.

Pang Tong turned his head and looked forward, 'All military affairs are a game. What one side gains, others must lose. In times of war, even the winners cannot avoid losses, because the consumption of war is not only the reduction of material resources, but also the loss of lives. War is really a lot of destruction to human relations. It is not a temporary loss, but a long-term loss for generations. Those who love war will surely perish. However, the cause of war is often due to the lack of benefits or the lack of satisfaction. Isn't it sad! It is indeed a great misfortune in the world. Therefore, the lord has said that it is not to control it, but to govern it. '

'This is the second secret of the lord's governance of the country. I hope you can understand it, comprehend it, and master it. '

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In Chang'an City, the mob is venting wildly.

They were shouting and screaming happily, smashing shops, burning, killing and looting, venting their dissatisfaction, and plundering items and wealth that they had never dared to hope for.

As these spies who were secretly sent to Guanzhong by Shandong in various ways, many people dared not take out their pass even if they had it, and could only be like rats in the gutter, mixed in the slums with the largest mobility, and do some scattered labor every day to support themselves.

Of course, this is also related to the fact that the Youwen Division is now too "brutal".

In the beginning, the Shandong spies were still relatively comfortable. After all, at that time, they could spend money in Guanzhong with the money given by Shandong, eat, drink, defecate and even have fun, but the good times did not last long. These people who had no legitimate jobs and spent money lavishly were soon targeted by the Youwen Division...

Coming from Shandong, plus spending money like water, it is almost like a bright light bulb, even if you want to hide in the dark, it is difficult to hide.

Therefore, the Shandong spies who came later were warned that the money they spent should be within the range of their earnings. But what can they do? The Guanzhong market was booming, and everyone in the city was doing everything they could think of. These Shandong spies were unfamiliar with the place, and they dared not attract the attention of the Ministry of Information. They could only do some simple labor, and they dared not spend lavishly on food and drink. The depression in their hearts was really hard to describe, and now it broke out in the dark, like madness.

However, they soon hit the iron wall.

The patrol soldiers lined up on the main streets. They held weapons and wore heavy armor. Their footsteps made a neat sound on the ground, with amazing momentum and seamless coordination. Those thugs who rushed up in a daze almost died in front of the array.

So the mob immediately turned around, avoiding the streets where the patrol array was, and fled to the alleys.

The patrol array did not disperse and chase because of this. They still squeezed forward in an orderly manner on the important streets. Their faces were calm and serious, but they just moved forward steadily with weapons, killing the scattered thugs who rushed on without mercy.

"Can't stop it! Run! 』

Although the mob held weapons in their hands, they had no fighting spirit.

Do they really want to fight with these inspectors?

If they do, there will be heavy casualties!

Are you really willing to lose your life here?

You can shout slogans for the Han Dynasty and Prime Minister Cao, but if you really want to lose your life...

You have to think about it again.

Many mobs retreated involuntarily, each with different thoughts, but one thing was the same, "Let others go first!"

So, in Chang'an, there was still chaos, but it was controlled within a limited range.

And this range was constantly being squeezed and shrunk.

……

Outside the city of Chang'an, the troops brought by Fei Zhen and Pang Tong vaguely surrounded Chang'an.

"The rise of war is definitely not a good thing in the world. However, amidst the chaos of war, there is one advantage, namely, the great unity of the country and the unification of the market. To rule the world is only the prosperity of the king, but to rule the world is to bring blessings to the world. 』

"Shi Tianxia?" Feizhen asked, "Is it a market place or a market?" 』

"They are all, and everyone involved in the market..." Pang Tong said.

Feizhen nodded, thinking a little.

"Gai heard that the rulers of the Spring and Autumn Period, whether through gatherings of military chariots or through friendship with jade and silk, all sought the peace and tranquility of the country and the prosperity of the people. War is to a country like a fierce fire to a forest. Although it burns its branches and leaves, it also refines the remaining embers. Therefore, the unification of the country is by no means final. Only the unification of the world's markets can benefit all people, make business travel smooth, goods and wealth circulate, and even the world be peaceful and all people are happy. Pang Tong said slowly, "There is an ancient saying, "The bustle of the world is all for profit; the bustle of the world is for profit." Conquering the world is the great benefit of the world, and it is not the blessing of only one country or one city. Why hold on to its benefits? The army is also. 』

"So he is like the First Emperor?" Fei Zhen said, "No one has a more prosperous army than the First Emperor. However, Qin unified the country and failed to dominate the world. Instead, it was tired of the army and was worse than the second generation..."

Pang Tong smiled. "The Qin army is unique, but when it is unified, it thrives." By the time of the Second World War, the military system had not changed, but it was declining and defeated. Why was it like this? Just like in Chang'an now, law-abiding people are inherent, and rioters are still difficult to eradicate... Therefore, it is said that military system is not as good as military rule. 』

Throughout the history of the development of the world, the reason why China has always existed as a great country is that its geography naturally formed a huge territory, and people within this territory tended to become a whole. Within a unified country, only the human, material, and financial resources can be integrated into one. This also ensures that people within a unified country can sit down relatively safely, have a stable life, and think about China's higher level. Spiritual core - Chinese civilization.

It is difficult for a region that has experienced long-term war and chaos to breed a splendid civilization. Even if it shines for a moment, it will soon fall into dust.

Not all wars in history were wars of unification; there were also wars that led to division.

This is what Pang Tong said about "military system" being inferior to "military rule".

"Please give me some advice from Uncle Shi." Feizhen asked.

"In ancient times, princes, ministers of the Zhou Dynasty, Zhao Liang's family of Qin, prisoners of Han Dynasty..." Pang Tong said slowly, "Young master, what do you think of this change in the military system?" 』

Feizhen thought for a moment, "This...the number of people participating in the war is increasing?" 』

Pang Tong nodded and said, "That's exactly it." The battles in ancient times, viewed from today, are like fighting in a village. What if we fight now and watch later? At the beginning of the husband's dynasty, the world praised his military achievements, because he was unified because of the war. The people will be in peace, the homeless can live there, the survivors can live, and the people will live in peace. Fighting, fighting, and celebrating. 』

"At a time when the world is not united, heroes are vying for the throne, wars are breaking out, and the people are in dire straits. However, when the country is unified, people's hearts are changeable, and as the peace lasts for a long time, they become more and more afraid of war, afraid of war and disaster, and uncertainty about life and death. Therefore, we use culture to restrain force, use military force to clamp down, weaken swords and spears, and destroy soldiers and armor. Then the barbarians arrive and the country is shaken..."

Feizhen frowned and asked, "So, what should we do?" 』

Pang Tong raised his chin and gestured to Chang'an City in front of him, "If Chang'an is like this..."

"Chang'an..." Fei Zhen didn't understand.

"Chang'an has no city walls. Pang Tong said.

"..." Feizhen stared at Chang'an City in front of her, thoughtfully.

"The Qin Dynasty had a city thousands of miles away, so it was inevitable that it would fall. The Han Dynasty had no fortresses hundreds of miles away, so it could conquer the imperial city." Pang Tong sighed, "What a pity... the courage of filial piety and martial arts will inevitably fall into the hands of civil servants... and then there will be troubled times..."

Fei Zhen went on to say, "His clothes, his appearance, his vulgarity, his ambition, his miscellaneous behavior, his dangerous vocal music, his articles hidden and picked up, his health maintenance excessive, his death barren ink, his depreciation of etiquette and righteousness but his high value." If you are brave, you will be a thief if you are poor, and if you are rich, you will be a thief! 』

Pang Tong nodded, "Of course." 』

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In front of the official house, dozens of soldiers guarded the front.

"Anyone who breaks into an official house without permission will be killed!" 』

The murderous shouts filled the surrounding atmosphere with the smell of blood.

The soldiers looked at the figures shaking in the shadows with cold eyes.

The six sword and shield bearers in the front row specially took javelins in their hands. At the same time, they also drew out their sabers, placed them on the shield arms, held them against their wrists, and then pointed their short javelins at the figures. As long as these figures dared to rush forward, they would directly throw javelins. Regardless of whether they hit or miss, they would immediately use their saber-hands to hold up their shields and chop them down.

The spearman was guarding the flanks of his shield, holding his mouth but not spitting it out.

The archer emptied his arrows and half-opened his bow, staring at the figures as if searching for the target.

The large shield was in front, the spear was behind, and the bows and crossbows were equipped with arrows. Although the number was small, their iron-blooded attitude was fully demonstrated.

These soldiers who are on duty in front of the official house are basically veterans.

When practicing javelin on weekdays, almost everyone can hit the human-shaped target fifty steps away. But now, even if it is only one street away, it is only twenty or thirty steps away. At such a close distance, almost everyone can ensure that the target is not hit. Will miss.

Logically speaking, these soldiers can attack at any time, but for some reason, they just stationed in front of the official house and did not disperse the array or take the initiative to attack...

Those people in the shadows looked at the murderous array. Although there were not many in number, they still felt their hearts trembling.

Especially the sword and shield soldiers in front each hold shields as high as half a man and wear iron armor. When they stand there, they look like half of an iron tower. The armor is truly sophisticated, thick and strong, and even swords and guns cannot easily penetrate it. Moreover, with its skillful tactical movements, even if you look at it from a distance, you will know that it is not easy to mess with.

"This...shouldn't it be forgotten?" 』

"It's just a matter of mixing it up. Do we really have to fight hard?" 』

"I think everyone should leave. This... although there are not many people here, everyone is tough!" 』

"Where is the chaos that is not chaos?" Why risk your life here? 』

"That's right, let's go. It's better to lose face than lose your life." 』

The rabble is a rabble. Even if there are more people than the soldiers at the gate of the official house, they still dare not move.

Among the rustling voices, there were also some different tones, "Afraid of a ball!" There are few of them, but there are many of us! Fight in, this battle will be a great achievement! 』

"Then come on!" 』

"If you don't want to go, don't be nagging..."

The man seemed to be so overwhelmed that he suddenly jumped out from the shadows, raised his arms and shouted: "Don't be afraid!" As long as we attack it, then...ahhhhhh..."

Before the man finished shouting, he was directly shot down by a javelin by a soldier in front of the official house, and he fell back while screaming.

A cold command came from the array of soldiers in the official residence:

"Lance ready!" 』

"Shout!" 』

The spear was mounted on the side of the shield.

"prick! 』

The order was issued again.

"kill! 』

The spearmen in the array shouted loudly, and all moved in unison, stabbing out!

It was like a tiger suddenly stretched out its sharp claws on its palm, releasing and retracting them, filled with evil energy.

"Run!" 』

Looking at the spearmen in the array, they seemed to be charging forward at the next moment. These insects hiding in the shadows could not restrain their inner fear. The few in front threw away the swords, guns and clubs in their hands and ran away immediately. .

Their run was even more incredible, and they dispersed with the rest of them!

The Shandong spies who were hiding in the distance to watch were dumbfounded. They worked hard to win over many shabby households, and they promised a lot of promises. Then they managed to recruit some people. Unexpectedly, the soldiers in front of the officials were just After setting up an array, they were scared to scatter...

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“The world is vast and has different water and soil. There is a distinction between east and west, and there is also a distinction between north and south. Pang Tong said slowly, "The reason why the Xiqiang was in chaos in the past was because Shandong used its own army to control the Xiqiang. Without knowing the time, location, and people, how could they not be defeated?" This is why military rule is better than military system. 』

"Besides... My lord has said that the time, place, people, and people are favorable, and the commander should consider them deeply." Pang Tong looked at a line that lit up in the east and said with a smile, "Huaxia's planners, when it comes to war, most of them put "the weather is not as good as the right place, and the right place is not as good as the people." However, in reality, the best place is the right place. It can be called strategic importance. The so-called timing of the weather refers to fleeting opportunities during wars that cannot be relied upon for long, just like the ice on the river, which will eventually melt away; and the relationship between human beings cannot be easily measured, just like the people east of the river. For example, are the thieves in Chang'an loyal to Cao Jun? Haha, are you loyal to the emperor? Aha...so people's hearts are changeable. If the young master thinks that Guanzhong wins the hearts of the people, then there will be no thieves in the world..."

Feizhen nodded, "Be taught." The human heart is like water, water has no shape. Contain it in a container, and it will be like a container. If it loses its tool, it also loses its form. 』

"good. Pang Tong nodded and said, "Therefore, among the three things of heaven, earth, and people, only geography is eternal." When it comes to mountain ranges, they have rarely changed in shape since the beginning of antiquity; and like big rivers, they have remained stable for decades. Therefore, it is said that the power of mountains and rivers is a battleground for military strategists. It is the cornerstone of a country and is indispensable. Rivers and lakes, despite the vicissitudes of life, still maintain their position, serving as the yardstick of territory and the hub of conquest. The so-called geographical advantage is the foundation of war and the outline of strategy, and cannot be ignored. 』

Feizhen should be.

Pang Tong suddenly smiled, his rat beard curled up with evil intentions, "Since all the young masters have understood, Fei Tong's words will not be in vain!" By the way... The master has treated you before, the master should use this as a strategy and review it when the master returns..."

"ah? ” Feizhen’s face suddenly wrinkled.

In fact, there are some contents that Pang Tong did not say.

After all, these things need to be understood slowly by oneself, and only after they are fully understood can they become a system. Just listening to this explanation can only give you a general impression. Even this kind of "on-site teaching" only touches a few things. It’s just fur...

For example, the military structure actually changed with the expansion of the geographical horizons of the Chinese people.

Strategists during the Qin and Han Dynasties rarely considered the south in the unification war, because the geographical center at that time was in the north and the south was too insignificant.

During the Qin and Han Dynasties, Guanzhong was the most important geographical element in the country. However, after the Tang Dynasty, although the Guanzhong area was still important, it was no longer the strategic geographical center. This is because the Central Plains and the Yangtze River during the Qin and Han Dynasties were not wealthy enough. By the Tang Dynasty, the wealth in the east far exceeded that in the west, and the geography of the east had been explored.

Regional development in different eras determines the different evolutions of military strategies.

The Guanzhong period included hundreds of years from the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period to the Qin and Han Dynasties. The most typical feature of this era is that China was centered on Guanzhong and the Central Plains, plus two free core points, the old Chu area in the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River, and the southern and central Sichuan-Sichuan area.

When the entire strategic vision is limited to the Guanzhong area, it will be found that Guanzhong does have an unparalleled advantage. Guanzhong is a place surrounded by mountains on all sides, and there are four major passes, Hangu Pass, Wu Pass, Dasan Pass, and Xiao Pass, protecting the land. As long as these passes are guarded, it is extremely difficult to attack Guanzhong from any other direction.

But just like the Great Wall cannot continue the fate of the Qin Dynasty, the passes in Guanzhong cannot escape the constraints of land and population.

So after finance and military, the key point is "rule by man"...

Pang Tong looked at the line that was getting brighter and brighter in the east, clapped his hands and said, "The time has come! It's time for the young master to appear!"