The first thousand four hundred and eighty-two chapters speak frankly about the future
"Of course not to attack the Central Plains!"
Fang Zhiwen shook his head with certainty, and the light from the fire was shaking on his face. Fang Zhiwen looked at the barbecue in his hand seriously and replied without raising his head.
This is a wilderness in the southern part of Youbeiping. Because of the large army, Fang Zhiwen did not want to enter the city to disturb the local people and officials, so he camped outside. As soon as Fang Zhiwen was all military generals, everyone caught prey and chatted outside the camp while barbecuing meat.
Guo Jia talked about his plans for next year, and all the generals wanted to know Fang Zhiwen's plans. The generals here were all powerful generals of the General's Mansion. The titles of tiger generals include Zhao Yun, Lu Bu, Huang Zhong, Tai Shi Ci, Tai Shi Zhaorong, Li Yuanzhi, Li Shehu, and important infantry generals Gao Shun, Wen Pin, Yu Jin, and Guo Jia deliberately said this, and it may not be impossible to give the generals vaccinated in advance.
These powerful generals just came down from the battlefield and their minds would not be quiet for a while. The ** who seeks to fight may become the targets of some main warriors. Therefore, it is necessary to let Fang Zhiwen unify their thoughts for everyone first. No matter what, the military still needs to have its own independent ideas and cannot be controlled by people with ulterior motives at will.
All the generals were a little disappointed, which was inevitable. They came down from the battlefield. Everyone still had an inertia about war. Moreover, if the generals did not fight, what other generals were called?
Guo Jia glanced at everyone, and his mouth curled slightly: "Lord, are you going to let the horse go to Nanshan?"
"How is it possible to let the horse go to Nanshan? Don't deliberately exaggerate, Rong'er. Honey!"
"Oh, here!"
Guo Jia sniffed, and the barbecue from everyone beside the fire emitted a fragrance. It seemed that it was almost enough to reach his mouth.
"Lord, my subordinates are not saying that the eternal horse will be put on the Nanshan Mountain, but the temporary horse will be put on the Nanshan Mountain!"
"Not yet. The army is used for war. If there is no war, the army will become the master's army. What's the use of a useless army! The army will always be the first. There is no doubt about this!"
Fang Zhiwen's words were determined and made everyone feel relieved. What is not important next year. What is important is Fang Zhiwen's attitude towards the army and the lord's attitude towards the army determines the status and future of the army. It is obvious that the lord absolutely does not mean to lower the status of the army to the second place.
"Haha. I think you all breathed a sigh of relief!"
Guo Jia's words made all the generals blush. Only Xu Shu was smiling and flipping through the barbecue, looking like he had seen through the tricks.
Fang Zhiwen seemed to have no idea, and was still focused on grilling meat skewers, but there was a smile on the corner of his mouth.
"It is normal for everyone to have such concerns. The most uncomfortable thing for being a soldier is that it is useless, but you guys. This world is very big, and there is also the world of Korenni. Therefore, the end of the Yingzhou War does not mean anything, it is just a stage. After completing this stage, we will enter the next stage."
The generals' eyes lit up, Guo Jia's mouth was quick, and he immediately asked, "Master, what is the next stage?"
Fang Zhiwen grinned and said, "You and Yuan Zhi are my counselors. Shouldn't you ask you first? So, what should we do in the next stage?"
"Uh..." Guo Jia rolled his eyes speechlessly. Fang Zhiwen used this move every time, but this move was unsolvable!
Xu Shu, who had been smiling and speechless, suddenly spoke: "When the lord asked, my subordinates thought that the next stage was to digest what we obtained after the Yingzhou War. Whether it was population or war experience, we could not control government affairs. But as far as the army was concerned, we had learned a lot of experience and lessons on the Yingzhou battlefield. These need to be digested and improved to make our army stronger and more combat-capable, which is what we should do!"
"It makes sense, but that's all?" Fang Zhiwen asked meaningfully.
Xu Shu raised his head and replied, "It's just an urgent task. Training troops are the first priority. Otherwise, wouldn't it be a waste to gain experience on the battlefield in Yingzhou? Moreover, after continuous battles, the troops also need to be renovated and even more necessary to adjust their mentality. The army is not only a war, but also a way to obtain merits, but also a foundation for defending all of us. This must not be forgotten. War is not everything. As a soldier, defending the country is the duty, and winning fame, etc., and fighting alone will not know what it means!"
Xu Shu's words made all the generals feel ashamed. Indeed, the continuous wars made them a little overly happy, and each one felt that they could not survive without war.
Now Fang Zhiwen and Xu Shu said one with white face and the other with red face slowly awakening them. The lord was using Xu Shu's mouth to hit them. These people were all generals who led the army alone, and none of them were fools.
"Well said! I believe you are aware of why you have become a soldier. Please remember the fundamental nature of being a soldier at any time, that is, to defend your country. I do not oppose the idea of gaining merits. This is normal. However, as a general, everyone should understand why they fight. I have said since the day when the Miyun Fortress was established that the purpose of our war is to live, live better, and let our relatives live better. To this day, this goal has not been shaken. I also hope that everyone can work together to strive for this goal!"
"What the lord wants is our destiny!"
All the generals responded with the truth.
Fang Zhiwen glanced at everyone and smiled warmly again and said, "Well, this is our unchanging goal, but the specific goal may still change. As Yuan Zhi said, our main goal this year is to adjust and improve. For the army, improving combat effectiveness is an unchanging theme."
"Lord, that is to say, there will be no major actions this year?"
"There are basically no ones. Of course, if it's a response, it's another matter. Yuanzhi, you can also take a good vacation. If you like, go wherever you like!"
"hehe...."
Everyone laughed kindly, Li Shehu was still winking at Li Yuanzhi, and Li Yuanzhi was immediately embarrassed.
"Of course, there are no big actions, there are still small actions, and daily training and combat will not stop. Don't think it will be too relaxed."
Everyone looked at Fang Zhiwen attentively and knew that the next thing was quite specific. No matter out of concern or other thoughts, everyone wanted to know about next year or the arrangements in the near future as soon as possible.
"Next year, our goal is to stabilize and digest the existing territory and develop appropriately westward and eastward. We can consider a merger of Fuyu in the east, and we must be prepared to enter the Western Regions. Of course, the situation in the west is worse. The supply and road along the way are a bit troublesome. It is obviously insufficient to rely solely on the support of Juyanhai. In Dunhuang... we must also take into account Ma Teng's feelings. Of course, we will try our best to convince Ma Teng to completely invest on our side. If not, we will also look for another supply point near Yumen Pass. Basically, we will act around these two themes next year."
Everyone looked at each other, which means that there will be battles next year, and there will be not too few. Those present were all powerful troops in General Zhengbei's mansion, so they were worried that they would not have the opportunity to fight. Of course, the infantry generals knew that they didn't have to rely on themselves and most of them would have to return to the defense zone.
Guo Jia, who had been quiet for a while, asked again: "Master, what about the longer-term plan?"
"Haha, what do Fengxiao want to ask?"
"Of course, it's after the troops are adjusted. In fact, I have heard about it these days. Everyone has started to discuss whether to enter the Central Plains. This is not only curiosity, but also because of this practical need. Although it has not yet formed a mainstream, it cannot be ignored."
Fang Zhiwen looked at everyone, and the generals showed no concealment of concern for this matter. Fang Zhiwen nodded and said, "This matter is actually quite complicated. The Central Plains is not only a fertile place, nor is it just a symbol of the Han regime, but also a quagmire. Perhaps our troops can sweep away the Central Plains, but we cannot ignore the feelings of the strange people. I have told you more or less about this issue before, and everyone will think about it by themselves. If you want to take down the Central Plains, you need a direction and place that can replace the Central Plains and make the strange people interested. Therefore, we are not wanting the Central Plains, it is just a matter of timing."
"The lord means that if the war moves outward, such as the core of the war slowly moves westward, and the Central Plains have become accustomed to peace, we can naturally take down the Central Plains?"
"Well, this is basically what it means. Therefore, in terms of strategy, we will strive to move the hot spots westward, which is also an important purpose of our march like the Western Regions!"
Guo Jia and Fang Zhiwen's questions and answers finally uncovered the puzzle that the generals had been confused for quite some time. Everyone felt that their hearts were clear and bright. If they could clearly see the road in front of them, they would feel at ease, even if this road was not easy to walk.
"Okay, this is just an idea now, there is no final conclusion, so don't spread it. When the General Staff completes the argument, it will be officially approved at the full military conference at the end of the year. Today, I will give you a briefing first, and everyone will consider it if you go down, or you can put forward new ideas. Well, you should be able to eat it, haha."
Fang Zhiwen's clear attitude gradually calmed down the generals' hearts that became wild due to the successive battles, and even the atmosphere seemed to have become calm. At least Guo Jia felt that the smiles on everyone's faces were much more relaxed.
Xu Shu and Guo Jia secretly smiled at each other. As long as the military can be calm and unify their thoughts, the huge chariot of General Zhengbei's mansion will not run in the wrong direction and will continue to move forward along the correct path led by Fang Zhiwen. (To be continued, please search for Astronomy, the novel is better and faster!
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