Northern Song Dynasty: Starting from the son of Song Renzong

Chapter 67 Very Strange

Inside the Lecture Hall.

Since most of the lecturers are rough guys, who knows what to talk about in the lecture?

And to be honest... these people really have no experience in giving lectures to others.

of course!

In Zhao Xin's view, these problems are not problems.

Zhao Xin sat back in his seat and said, "Although I intend to learn from Emperor Taizong Wen, I actually don't know how to fight a war. I don't know what a war is or how to fight it."

"Therefore, before we are about to leave our names for eternity together, you must first tell me how this war was fought."

"For example, before a battle is about to begin, what is the first step to take?"

……

When Zhao Xin looked at everyone with confidence and asked this question, the seventeen people below were speechless. It was as if they felt an unprecedented confusion.

That is……

Duke Shou, you don't even know how to lead troops in a war. How dare you say with such confidence that they will all be famous for eternity?

Everyone looked at Duke Shou who was only four years old.

He was no more than three feet tall, wearing a pair of white socks, and sitting there.

but……

This sitting posture... does indeed give off a sense of domineering aura.

Coupled with his confident expression.

Zhao Xin also felt...

If his father wasn't sitting here, these people might not listen to him.

no way!
It's because he is still too young.

Next…

I have to eat well and grow up quickly so that I can look like a dragon or a phoenix, or a handsome boy.

As for what to do before launching a battle, of course, you have seen a pig run even if you have never eaten pork.

Besides, if you think about it carefully, you will know that the first thing must be the imperial court issuing an edict.

Then the food and the troops were allocated to the front line.

Zhao Xin started asking from the lowest to the highest, first asking one of the ten soldiers, then asking the others who were in charge of food, and the one in charge of military equipment, then the captain, and finally Zhao Xun.

Someone like Zhao Xun, who is well-versed in the art of war and, to some extent, is a descendant of a famous family, would probably not even bother with a little brat like Zhao Xin if the emperor hadn't been there.

According to Zhao Xun, the preparations before the fight were even more detailed and sufficient.

but……

All I can say is that Zhao Xin could guess all of this herself.

Then, after all, sitting and talking about military affairs felt a bit unsatisfying.

Next…

Zhao Xin asked his father to transfer another 1,000 men, divided them into two teams, with 500 men in each team, and then asked them to perform at the north gate to show what would happen when they encountered the enemy.

For example, how to pass on orders, how to give commands, how many steps to start shooting an arrow, how to finish shooting the arrow, and then how to hit the target, each step was demonstrated to Zhao Xin.

The "Introduction" part of the course "Military Operations of the Song Dynasty" soon came to an end as darkness fell.

to be frank!
Military matters are not so easy to explain.

and……

Just the weapons part is enough to talk about for half a day.

Bow, what kind of bows are there?

Crossbow, what kind of crossbow?

There are also different arrows, each used to deal with different types of enemies.

It's not enough for you to just talk!

Zhao Xin won't be able to remember it if you just tell him.

and so……

You have to take out the real thing and show it in front of Zhao Xin. Zhao Xin will have pictures, texts, and 17 human-shaped annotations, so it will be much clearer to learn.

You also need to understand the military system of the Song Dynasty.

What are compartments, armies, camps, and cities?

There are 100 people in one du, five dus make a battalion, five battalions make an army, and ten armies make a wing.

So that...

Zhao Xin felt a little disappointed when he saw the sky darken. After all...

He still has a lot of things that he hasn't figured out yet.

I really want to have a long talk with them.

pity!

He is young now and needs to grow up well, otherwise, he might choose to talk with them all night long until dawn.

The next day.

At dawn, Zhao Xin finished his breakfast carefully and continued.

The seventeen people were waiting in the Lecture Hall early in the morning.

But his father had to go to court in the morning, so the demonstration part was difficult.

Let’s talk about the theory first.

For example...

Let the veterans tell us about the Battle of Sanchuankou and the Battle of Haoshuichuan.

Then let Zhao Xun, who was able to draw the "Ju Mi Tu Jing", roughly draw the Battle of Sanchuankou, the Battle of Haoshuichuan, and even the map and terrain of the Song Dynasty's defense in Shaanxi.

And Zhao Xun did not disappoint Zhao Xin.

It can be said to be easily obtained.

I have to make good use of such talents in the future.

and……

Zhao Xin also asked Zhao Xun to teach other people.

cough!
can only say……

This is family learning after all!

In fact, it was somewhat impolite for Zhao Xin to ask the other party to teach others.

After Zhao Xin finished speaking, he probably realized that this was not a good idea, so he said, "This is your family's unique skill. It's okay if you don't teach me. But... if you don't teach me, then you might have a hard time next time."

"I plan to send people to sneak into the territory of Xixia and Liao in the next few years, and then have them make maps for me."

"Before Emperor Taizong Wen attacked Goguryeo, he also sent people to Goguryeo. It was called an envoy, but in fact it was to survey the terrain."

"I plan to send troops to reclaim Liao and Xixia in ten years."

Everyone looked at each other.

Zhao Xin looked at the oldest person among them and asked, "How old are you?"

The other person was a sturdy man, who looked to be at least forty years old.

really!

The other party replied: "I am forty-five years old this year."

Zhao Xin said, "He is only forty-five years old, there is no rush. After all, Su Dingfang of the Tang Dynasty was not promoted until he was over fifty."

In fact...

The other party was just a deputy captain, and he had no intention of achieving any great achievements. He joined the army out of helplessness and the need to make a living, and just lived a muddled life.

On the contrary, after hearing what Zhao Xin said, he felt a little relieved!
But what Zhao Xin said next, that Su Dingfang was not promoted until he was over 50 years old, made him feel worried again.

Speaking of...

Can we avoid war?

He felt pretty good as long as he had military pay every day.

Therefore, he quickly said: "I don't dare to think too much, but speaking of it... who is this Su Dingfang?"

Zhao Xin didn't expect that there would be someone less knowledgeable than him, but he could understand it, so he replied: "In the Tang Dynasty, there was a ruthless man who destroyed three kingdoms and captured three enemy leaders. He fought to Baekje in the east and Suiye in the west, and fought from east to west for more than 10,000 miles."

The opponent's legs became a little weak.

Seeing that he looked stunned, Zhao Xin also asked, "Are you scared?"

The other party said: "Uh..."

Zhao Xin said, "It's normal to be afraid! Everyone will be afraid. In fact, I am afraid too, because war will kill people and it will be very hard. But... everyone will die eventually, so think about it, why should you be afraid of death? If a person's life is always mediocre, it is actually meaningless, right? Why not go and try it bravely? Maybe you can leave something for your descendants. What's more... there are so many people with you."

The other party heard it.

The expression on his face gradually calmed down and relaxed.

Don't tell me yet!

It seems to be the case.

After hearing what Zhao Xin said, the others also found it magical and could only say - it was very strange.

(End of this chapter)