Old pawn...

Emperor Hongzhi and Liu Jian both found it incredible.

Even Zhu Houzhao was confused.

Zhu Houzhao also mocked Fang Jifan for his affairs.

But now it seems that this trick works!

Just when everyone was puzzled.

Zhu Zaimo said with a smile: "Liu Laoxi has been with students day and night. He is experienced and stayed in Jinzhou for more than 30 years. He stayed in Jinzhou, which was frozen in the cold and cold place for a lifetime. After several attacks by the Tatars, two bombings of the camps, and one another, the rebellion of the official army, and even... he was transferred to Haixi to deal with the rebellion of the Jurchens. He was neither literary nor prominent, nor had a prominent family background. He has been a military household for generations. Does Your Majesty know what Liu Laoxi's biggest thought in his life?"

Emperor Hongzhi was stunned. He thought for a while: "Is it because he killed the enemy and made meritorious service and respected his wife?"

Zhu Zaimo shook his head: "Your Majesty, Liu Laoxi's biggest thought in his life is that he has a son and has a daughter-in-law."

“…”

Zhu Zaimo said again: "Military households have been military households for generations, and their lives have been miserable. Therefore, families with daughters would rather marry hundreds of miles away than to commit themselves to their children. When Liu Laoxi's father was there, it was the time when Emperor Wen and Emperor Xuan were with him, and the military households were still alive. But in Liu Laoxi's generation, it was difficult to get married. Liu Laoxi's husband was lucky. He had a girl, and the girl married another military household, but he married the other party's sister, which was considered to have a family. But if a family without a daughter in the family wanted to get married, it would be even more difficult."

Emperor Hongzhi was shocked.

He could not have imagined that there was such a bizarre thing in the world.

"Your Majesty also knows that if the soldiers in the army go to war, they must first take out the pension silver, otherwise the soldiers will have no fighting spirit. This is because if the court just makes an empty promise, there will be fewer fulfillment. For them, only if they take out real money first can they fight to the battle."

"Of course, these are secondarily. Liu Laoxi, throughout his life, followed countless generals to fight on the battlefield, experienced various rebellions, and also guarded countless days and nights in Jinzhou. He understood the hearts of everyone in the army, knew that those who were wrapped in uniform armor, and in the Ministry of War, were just the deepest part of a number of people, what they longed for, how they drifted away at night whistles, how they avoided Shangguan's criticism during training; where did the court spend all the pensions. He knew all this, as well as the family."

"My teacher said that fighting is the easiest thing. As early as two thousand years ago, everyone pointed out that you know yourself and your enemy, and you will win every battle!"

Emperor Hongzhi nodded, thinking about something.

This is a completely new perspective. From this perspective, Emperor Hongzhi seemed to have learned something.

Liu Jian was so immersed in listening, and he just hoped that he would continue to listen.

Although Zhu Houzhao was a little dissatisfied and wanted to use this to refute something, he found that he seemed... he could not find any loopholes for the time being.

Zhu Zaimo said: "So, if you want to win a battle, you can know yourself and your enemy. This is a very simple truth and anyone can understand it. But it is difficult to do it. Among them, know yourself and your enemy, and it is actually the easiest to know your enemy. As long as you release enough whistle, you can use countless messages to understand the enemy's intentions, the enemy's troops, and the preferences of the enemy's generals. In fact, what is really difficult is your friend."

"confidant?"

Emperor Hongzhi raised his eyebrows and glanced at Fang Jifan.

Fang Jifan laughed happily.

Every time this guy is praised, he looks very honest.

"Yes." Zhu Zaimo nodded: "This is the most easily overlooked thing for the generals who are above the superior. Many generals only know the number of our army and how much supplies they have, so they think they are confidants, but they don't know what their army is thinking, what kind of experience they have, why they fight, how to inspire them, and how to boost morale. They dragged people to the battlefield like driving away the flock of sheep, and thought that they could win a great victory by sitting in a big tent and strategizing. If the war is so easy, then... wouldn't shepherd be a general?"

"But, Your Majesty, the soldiers are not sheep, just like Liu Laoxi, who has more wisdom in living in this world than in the palace. The superiors regard them as flocks of sheep, but they don't know that they are the best at protecting themselves on the battlefield. They know when they have started to escape, when they can rush forward, know where they should hide if the other party starts shooting arrows, and how can they survive if they encounter cavalry. They are too smart, but the generals regard them as fools. How can the court entrust tens of thousands or even tens of thousands of flesh and blood to them by those who cannot know themselves or their enemies?"

"Sun Chen learned too much from Liu Laoxi, which is why Zhengdewei can have the power of fighting within a few months. Because he knew that the soldiers were worried about their parents and relatives, Zhengdewei would set up a dedicated institution. If the mother of a family is sick, try to get them to contact someone and visit the disease. If a wife wants to have a child, even if a man is in the camp, he will send a special person to send a little bit of his heart. These are actually just small things, not much effort, and not much money, but this... allows the soldiers to be in the camp with peace of mind."

"Not only that, the soldiers entered the camp and thought they were despicable. In their hearts, joining the army was despicable. Then... Sun Chen took his junior brothers and had to inspect the various troops within three days. Even if they were just talking to them, they could feel that although Sun Chen was superior, they never looked down on them. Like Sun Chen, they were indispensable to our Ming Dynasty."

"And... during the training, Sun Chen and others practiced with them. With this example, no one dared to be lazy. Set military rules and strictly enforced them. Even if Sun Chen's close friends violated military rules, they will still be punished. In this way, fairness and justice can be achieved. Naturally, no one will be punished for violating military rules and complain."

"The training is too hard and the soldiers can't stand it. This is also something that Liu Laoxi encountered in Jinzhou. When a new official takes office, there will always be some military officers who want to train a elite soldier and make achievements. But after practicing for half a month, they can't hold on. Why? Is it because they don't have perseverance? No. But because the soldiers can't withstand such torture. Only half a month of rushing exercises, the soldiers' weak bodies fell down. Therefore, they need to train them, and they need to eat and drink enough to make them have a strong body to deal with this terrible exercise."

"Your Majesty, this is the benefit of a confidant. Knowing your weaknesses, improving them one by one, and making up for their own problems. Only in this way can one be invincible. This is what Liu Laoxi taught Sun Chen. The so-called three people must have my teacher. This is the words of Saint Kong. But today, those who call themselves saints are not self-righteous, complacent, and have a higher eye than the top. The so-called teacher in their eyes must be famous all over the world, and must be able to cite scriptures and learn from ancient and modern times. Otherwise... they will regard you as a plague and dare not approach you, but despise you and act ashamed of you. How many people who call themselves saints have learned the essence of Saint Kong? It is ridiculous and lamentable."

Emperor Hongzhi's heart skipped a beat. He was fascinated by the hearing, but when he heard this, it seemed like Zhu Zai Mo's painting was revealed.

Liu Jian's old face is a little red...

Fang Jifan was proud, and then the pride on his face quickly passed by again.

He was very pleased. He was indeed his beloved disciple and the softest piece of flesh in his heart.

"This is why Sun Chen admires his teacher. He... After becoming a saint, the master of ancient and modern knowledge has consistently followed the knowledge of Confucius. A Liu Laoxi may be looked down upon by the monks in the temple and despised by the Qingliu of the Scholars. But such a person is just a good teacher and friend. He also has his knowledge. No one pays attention to these knowledge, but his teacher discovers it. He dares to ask His Majesty, who can do this for thousands of years?

Zhu Zaimo said this and bowed: "Therefore, in the students' minds, the teacher is the four characters of the teacher's name for generations. The teacher's knowledge seems absurd, but in fact, it is unfathomable. Such great knowledge can be used to manage the army, dismount, and manage the people; Sun Chen is fortunate to be a lackey under his mentor, and he will have no regrets in his life."

Emperor Hongzhi: "..."

A lackey under the door.

This is how it is used.

Fang Jifan was confused, I will teach you well. Do you want to kill me if you value you so much?

In the hall, there was a silence like death.

"Ahem..."

Suddenly, a dry cough broke the silence.

However, Liu Jian suddenly sighed: "Hey, I'm old, Your Majesty, I'm old, I can't keep up. I'm smart and studious, and I'm extremely enlightened. It really makes the old minister envious. Naturally... The Duke of Qi taught him all his heart. His education method is unique, and at the same time, it makes the old ministers and others feel ashamed. Old ministers are not as good as..."

This is the truth.

Although you... Liu Jian knew that this sentence might be heard by the Qingliu people, and he would definitely be sarcastic.

But Liu Jian has been in charge of the country for many years, but why can't he understand that there are many disadvantages now?

Does anyone pay attention to these shortcomings?

Otherwise, some people ignore it and continue to praise the peaceful and peaceful world.

Anyway, someone despises him, and there are some trivial matters, what can I pay attention to?

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Chapter completed!