Chapter 254 The Insipid Military God

Li Jing's two march routes to destroy Tuyuhun were clearly marked on the light screen.

Everyone in the Chengdu government office could also see clearly that this marching route was still eye-catching even from the perspective of the entire Tang Dynasty.

"Chasing from Hexi to the Western Regions, the original champion Hou Changqi struck the thunder with six moves. This must be his style!"

Kong Ming said it was a pity that Li Wei Gong of the Tang Dynasty was indeed a god in his military use, but we, a big man, are not bad either. I wonder when we can see the champion's military use from the perspective of future generations?

Although Kong Ming could give a general idea of ​​the champion's achievements by pointing at the map, the moving map in the light screen was more intuitive.

Zhang Fei also felt a serious sense of crisis for the first time.

He has been reading more historical records recently, which also describe Wei Huo's achievements, but his mentality when reading historical records is naturally different from what he sees like this.

After all, Cao Cao claimed to have an army of 800,000 in the Battle of Chibi, but if there were actually 800,000, Cao Cao's own logistics would probably be overwhelmed first, regardless of whether Zhou Gongjin could win.

But when Li Weigong's achievements and marching plan were actually in front of him, the feeling was completely different.

Zhang Fei thought to himself that if he were allowed to lead the army against Li Weigong, all he could rely on would be his bravery.

And in terms of this bravery, the Tang army was not lacking at all.

The two generals surnamed Xue who were surrounded and could fight back on the spot, and the Qi who dared to charge at thousands of cavalry with only a hundred cavalry, Zhang Fei might not be able to do better if he was allowed to go up.

"Is Zilong free these days?"

Zhang Fei made up his mind and approached Zhao Yun:

"Is there time for me to take a look at that motley knight?"

Zhao Yun's face was speechless. If he can ride well, he can ride well. What if he has to wear mixed colors?

[Some people say that Li Jing may be the most boring military god in history.

Because he can make a magnificent and epic war feel like nothing.

Predicting that the enemy would hit the target before the war, being well-aimed during the battle, and making the battle situation without any ripples were a reflection of Li Jingsi's war to destroy the country.

All civil and foreign wars have been fought, and the navy and cavalry are all proficient.

From rivers to deserts, from mountains to plateaus, from sieges to pursuits, all battles are won.

At the same time as Wei Huo, there was another military wizard in the West, Caesar, the founder of the Roman Empire.

After defeating his opponent in the Battle of Zela, the uncrowned king sent a famous victory message to the Senate:

I come, I see, I conquer.

Brief words can also be used as the best annotation of Li Jing's career battles.

Attack, destroy the enemy, and destroy the country.

It’s a simple three-step process, but countless generals from ancient times to the present have struggled with it and failed to get the point.

The few battles in his career were all about quick wins. There were no rally-style logistical competitions, no long-term confrontations waiting for the opponent to make mistakes, and no one-of-a-kind gambles where the troops were in danger.

It was precisely by relying on this method of warfare that was quite healthy and did not waste national power in vain that the early Tang Dynasty was able to destroy the country while restoring people's livelihood without delay.

Some people say that the role of a peerless general is to speed up the process of history. Li Jing undoubtedly completed this job very well.

And in the end, his old age was still smooth sailing:

In the eleventh year of Zhenguan, he was granted the title of Duke of Wei, and he was extremely favored.

In the fourteenth year of his life, Li Jing's wife passed away. The old man was heartbroken. In order to comfort and commend the old general, Erfeng built Li Jing's mausoleum in the shape of the Tujue Iron Mountain and the Tuguhun Stone Mountain, imitating the old events of Wei Huo, to highlight his achievements.

In the seventeenth year, Erfeng felt that the old brothers who had conquered the world together were gradually withering away, so he ordered Yan Liben to paint twenty-four heroes in Lingyan Pavilion. Li Jing was ranked eighth, behind Yuchi Jingde.

In the eighteenth year, Erfeng personally conquered Goguryeo. Before setting off, he asked Li Jing if he would go. Li Jing said, Your Majesty, you will definitely take me with you when I get better soon.

But Erfeng Xunsi, the old general is already over seventy, so he might as well take good care of him.

However, this story is recorded in "Jia Hua of Sui and Tang Dynasties" that Li Jing was unwilling to go. Erfeng said with a smile:

It is said that in the past Sima Zhongda was not immune to old age and illness, but he was able to strengthen himself and achieve great honors in the Wei Dynasty.

The seventy-three-year-old Li Jing was so frightened that he walked quickly and begged to come with him.

But I have to say that Jiahua of the Sui and Tang Dynasties was written before and after the Anshi Rebellion, and this book is classified as a notebook novel, so it is enough to read it, but it is difficult to take it seriously.

In the 23rd year of Zhenguan, Li Jing became seriously ill. Li Shimin dragged his body, which was also seriously ill, to see Li Jing for the last time.

In May of the same year, Li Jing died of illness. He was given the posthumous title Jingwu and was buried in Zhaoling. Li Shimin died of illness two months later, and the Zhenguan reign was completely ended.

Compared with Bai Qi, Han Xin and Yue Fei, who did not die well, Wei Qing and Huo Qubing each had their own regrets.

Li Jing's life was as smooth as his fighting style.

However, when this old man died of illness, it was probably difficult to imagine that his wonderful posthumous affairs had just begun. 】

〖Zhuge Liang: In the Song Dynasty, it was unwise to kill capable ministers and generals when faced with foreign enemies! 〗

"The most boring military god..." Li Shimin couldn't help but smile.

Du Ruhui started writing and sighed:

"Do not show off your wisdom, do not boast about your bravery, and do not show off your victory. The Medicine General is really a good warrior as Sun Tzu said."

“I don’t know how many people have read Sun Tzu’s Art of War throughout the ages, but only a handful of them can do what Sun Tzu said in The Art of War.”

Li 𪟝 nodded and said:

"As Du Shangshu said, there is no one better than a pharmacist-general in the use of troops."

"Such a famous general is a valuable treasure. It is not appropriate for the military to be involved in danger. Please cherish your life for the country."

"If you don't want to live in Chang'an to teach the art of war, and rush into battle and risk your life, please let Li 𪟝 do it!"

Li 𪟝's words were sonorous and powerful, but the meaning was too straightforward. Even Du Ruhui hurriedly covered his face, fearing that he would laugh directly.

Li Jing immediately widened his eyes:

I asked you to help share the credit for the war against the Turks because of your thick eyebrows and big eyes, but you are thinking about the meat in my pot first?

"After capturing Jie Li, the northern part is empty. I think the Xueyantuo seems to have the intention of rebellion. We urgently need a veteran to sit in and deter their troops."

"Li 𪟝 has been in charge of Bingzhou for a long time, and he is just right to deter the Xueyantuo."

Li Jing immediately found a good place for Li 𪟝.

The real name of Xueyantuo's pearl, Pijia Khan, is Yinan, who was newly canonized by Li Shimin last year.

Li 𪟝 did not deny that Xueyantuo would need to be beaten sooner or later, but it was far from now.

Watching the bickering between the two veterans with a smile, Li Shimin was very interested in the victory report named Caesar:

"Seven short words, although the words are straightforward, but the contemptuous intention suddenly arises."

Yuchi Jingde has always been taciturn, Qin Qiong turned his head and smiled:

"Do you regret that we can't be enemies?"

The word "regret" was written very directly on Li Shimin's face:

"I wish I could lead Jingde and Shubao as the sharpest and charge into their formation."

He said with a little regret:

"It has been eight years since the Battle of Mingshui."

At the age of 23, he defeated Liu Heita in the Battle of Mingshui. This was the last battle that Li Shimin remembered going all out.

Since then, the world has been peaceful, and General Tiance no longer picked up a sword but a pen instead.

Now he is only 30 years old, and he can still ride a horse for hundreds of miles a day, and shoot a strong bow to hit the bull's eye from a hundred steps away.

But there is no opponent who can make him go all out.

Li Shimin's face was as lonely as snow, and then he was exposed when he heard that he compared Li Jing to Sima Yi:

"It must be a false accusation!"

"Sima Yi, who was loyal at first and then cheated and deceived, how could he compare to General Yaoshi!"

The ministers in Ganlu Hall discussed it and felt that it was nonsense:

Is General Yaoshi bored or what?

It's not like Sima Yi usurped the Wei Dynasty on a whim. How much preparation did he make before that?

Although General Yaoshi is a master of military strategy, your Majesty seems to be better, right?

Fang Xuanling inferred:

"Most of the younger generation of literati only heard the gossip, and just for fun, they slightly polished it and recorded it in their private books."

So the matter was put aside.

Li Jing calculated his lifespan after seeing the rest, and then looked carefree:

"It is an honor for an old minister to die with your Majesty."

Compared with Li Jing's carefree face, Li Shimin looked helpless.

"I am 28 years old, Master Pharmacist. I didn't expect that we would be leaving only two months apart."

However... Li Shimin then patted Sun Simiao beside him carelessly:

"Now that I have Sun Yaowang, it seems that I can't go with the old general!"

This was originally a private meeting in Ganlu Hall, so Li Shimin was quite relaxed and said whatever he thought of.

Li Jing also laughed, and then saw the words on the light curtain, and couldn't help but smile:

"It seems that Wu Hou is complaining about General Yue."

Li Shimin had previously told them about the Wu Hou Temple in later generations, and Yue Fei who personally wrote the "Departure to the North" to set up a northern expedition.

Now it seems that the Emperor of Song is also watching this light curtain, and it is expected that Wu Hou would complain about it.

Didn't your Majesty see that the Song Dynasty, which inherited the Tang Dynasty, was also full of complaints?

…

Zhao Kuangyin in the Bianjing Garden felt a little wronged for a while:

“How do I know who Yue Fei is?”

When he saw the gossip about the Weishui Alliance on the light curtain, and it was inexplicably turned to his Song Dynasty, Zhao Kuangyin already felt wronged.

But he had been criticized by his ministers many times, and this time was not bad.

Because Zhao Kuangyin thought about it carefully...he endured it.

As a result, another accusation came, and the name of Zhuge Wuhou was used.

Zhao Kuangyin was full of doubts for a while:

Is that Song Dynasty really our Song Dynasty? But, why is it like this?

【In fact, from the myth of Li Jing sorted out by later generations, Li Jing should have seen the prototype of his own statue.

It is well known that both the Sui and Tang Dynasties worshipped Buddhism. The Yuan Dynasty's "Three Religions and the Complete Collection of Gods" recorded such a story:

When Li Shimin followed his father to raise troops to pacify the world, a god general came to the army.

He had a pig's head and an elephant's nose, and claimed to be the Heavenly King Vaisravana.

With this god in charge, Li Shimin was invincible. Later, after Li Shimin ascended the throne, he issued an edict to all the public offices in the world to offer sacrifices to this Vaisravana King in order to express his gratitude.

This story is of course nonsense. After all, it is too troublesome to explain to ordinary people how Li Shimin was invincible. It is very direct to tell him that Li Shimin was blessed by a god.

The belief in Vaisravana King originally came from Indian Buddhism. He is both a patron saint and a god of wealth. After experiencing the baptism of Buddhism in the Southern and Northern Dynasties and the Sui Dynasty, the people in the Tang Dynasty also worshipped Buddhism, so it was common to worship this Vaisravana King.

However, it is estimated that Mr. Li Jing himself could not have imagined that after his death, his image as a military god gradually merged with this Vaisravana King and "took over" the other party. 】

The National Day was so busy...