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Chapter 1228 The Four Military Strategies
"How did you train Zhongli Mei? He comes from an official family, but his family has fallen on hard times, and he hasn't even managed to get a government position," said Grand Tutor Yu.

The Imperial Commandant pointed to the list of generals and said, "Look at the ranks of the others. The lowest rank is a captain."

Those who did relatively well were promoted to county commandant, and some even became prefectural commandants.

For example, Bo Zhi and Zhou Shu (generals of Daiyi City at Juyong Pass), whom the Grand Tutor was quite familiar with, were both granted the title of Marquis within the Pass and given the official title of 'Prefectural Commandant' after they fought a battle that wiped out the Donghu.

I have taken special care of all the generals listed in the Hundred Generals' Register.

Take Uncle Zhou, for example. You can tell from his name that he came from a poor family and had a bad background.

Why was he able to learn advanced martial arts, even gaining access to military strategy and receiving systematic instruction?

The name "Uncle Zhou" carries an air of authority.

In plain language, it means "Zhou Laosan" or "Zhou Laosi", just like "Liu Ji" from Pei County.

They were all named according to their birth order in the family, using the simple terms "伯仲叔季" (bo, zhong, shu, ji).

"If Zhongli Mei hadn't committed murder and broken the law, he would probably be the magistrate of Huaiyin County now. But he himself is a disappointment. Despite his official background and the fact that he has an elderly mother at home, he still dares to act impulsively and kill people indiscriminately."

"Killing someone is one thing, but instead of honestly serving his sentence and earning military merit to atone for his crime, he took his elderly mother and fled to the ends of the earth, even losing the honor of the 'Zhongli' family," said the Imperial Commandant.

"Since you've chosen them, why not select them for the army? At least they should be transferred to Xianyang," Grand Tutor Yu asked.

The Imperial Commandant sighed, "Who said I was never selected for the army or transferred to Xianyang?"
Putting aside everything else, the Grand Tutor had also met those unruly military commanders of the East Sea Fleet.

What is their attitude towards me?
Can you guess why they respect me and dare not act recklessly in front of me?

Why did the Marquis of Donghai 'rebel' kill the Empress Dowager and seize Xianyang, but dare not continue the rebellion?

They were once just like the 'young talents' listed in the Hundred Generals' Register.

Discovered by the Grand Commandant's office and secretly trained by me, he first served in the local county and became familiar with military affairs in the county garrison.

When the imperial court needs generals to expand the territory, or when a large number of military officers die in battle at the front and there is a shortage of capable generals, the Grand Commandant's Office will then conscript soldiers and generals from the prefectures and counties to join the four major armies in the southeast, northwest and southwest.

Let them fight on the front lines, shine, gain fame and fortune, and become famous throughout the world.

“Zhongli Mei is almost forty, and Chen Huan seems to be in his early fifties. They have waited too long,” said Grand Tutor Yu.

The Imperial Guard shook his head and said, "They are in their early twenties, unmarried and childless, and even homeless and jobless. Their minds are unsettled. Who would dare to entrust them with important tasks?"

Serving as a county or prefectural commandant for more than ten years, one is considered young even in their forties or fifties.

The immortal was in his sixties or seventies, in the prime of his life, full of vigor and energy.

Since he had become a celestial being and served as a county magistrate, he must have built up a family fortune, married a noblewoman, and raised children.

They even had many children, their family grew large and prosperous, and they even had grandchildren.

Decades have passed, enough time for the imperial court to see what kind of people they are.

Only then did the emperor feel at ease entrusting him with the tiger tally, allowing him to lead several thousand or even tens of thousands of Qin's elite troops to expand Qin's territory and achieve great feats in remote, mountainous regions far from the emperor's reach.

Grand Tutor Yu was taken aback for a moment, then sighed, "Was it my oversight, or are you old fogies just too shrewd?"

A peerless genius who ascended to the mortal realm in his early twenties, yet to have experienced the harsh realities of society.

Upon seeing the Emperor's entourage, would he, like Xiang Yu, utter the words, "I can take his place"?
If they were to lead an army of 100,000 to conquer cities and territories in Dongsheng Shenzhou, Beiju Luzhou, and Xiniu Hezhou, they would probably take a city and immediately raise their flags to declare themselves kings.

After they had been "county town Brahmins" in the local counties for more than ten or even several decades, with children, families, and households, they developed a huge vulnerability.

If they were sent out to lead troops into battle again, it's not to say that no one would rebel, but the cost of rebellion would be many times higher.

"Grand Tutor Yu is indeed too young. Once you have more frequent dealings with military commanders, you will naturally be able to grasp the intricacies of the matter."

The Imperial Guard continued to display the list of one hundred generals.

Each time a character is introduced, he personally introduces them and gives his own comments.

For example, what are this person's abilities and personality like? What positions are suitable for them? What should they avoid?
The old man has really been paying attention to them for many years.

I know them very well, and I already have a general idea of ​​what to do with them in the future.

Grand Tutor Yu only needs to remember this well, and then he can simply copy the assignment when the time comes.

After that, she saw several acquaintances, such as Zhao Yan, the county magistrate of Guangchuan County (in the case of Luo Shilu).

For example, Cao Shen from Pei County, Sishui Commandery.

Xiao Yu shouldn't be surprised to see Cao Shen on the "List of One Hundred Generals".

After all, Cao Shen's old friend Xiao He had been recommended by the censor to serve as an official in Xianyang, and his records were even left in the Prime Minister's residence.

If Xiao He was able to get the opportunity to be assessed and promoted, Cao Can certainly did not lack opportunities to "advance".

However, in the entire Pei County, only Cao Can was listed in the "List of 100 Generals".

People like Fan Kuai and Xiahou Ying were not qualified. Fan Kuai was the first to charge, and Cao Can was a general.

In short, Fan Kuai only knew martial arts, not military strategy.

Of the 108 heroes of Pei County, only Cao Can had systematically studied military strategy at Wang Ling's tomb.

"That's all for the military situation, a total of one hundred and fifty-eight people. Grand Tutor Yu, you understand the will of Heaven and know destiny. After reviewing them, what are your thoughts?" the Imperial Commandant asked.

Grand Tutor Yu said, "It seems that the Qin Dynasty's ability to dominate the world is indeed not a matter of luck."

As long as the Grand Commandant masters this system for selecting soldiers and generals, the Qin Dynasty will never lack fierce generals and renowned commanders.

The Grand Commandant shook his head and said, "This is not my achievement, nor is it the achievement of any individual."

This relatively complete talent selection mechanism was part of the Qin system and was coordinated by multiple government departments.

For example, the Celestial Masters of the Imperial Observatory would search for "Taoist seedlings" among the people, examining and activating the innate supernatural abilities of newborn children in each town and village.

The local county's martial arts academy would send martial arts instructors to each village to teach children basic martial arts.

When they grow up, if they do not have a military rank of 'Bu Geng' or higher, the prefect will conscript them into the county garrison according to the 'Military Service Law'.

Only then will it be the Grand Commandant's office's turn to intervene.

The commanders of prefectures and counties are both under the jurisdiction of the Grand Commandant's office. Based on their reports, I can determine which outstanding talents deserve special attention and then issue instructions on their reports.

To provide outstanding talents from all over the country with higher levels of martial arts and more systematic military strategy training.

Then, if they performed well in the garrison, participated in battles to eliminate bandits within the prefecture, or made meritorious contributions in killing enemies while guarding the border, they would return to their respective counties to serve as county lieutenants or captains.

Even without me, someone else could have drawn up this 'Compendium of One Hundred Generals'.

Then he added, "I asked the Grand Tutor about his feelings, not about the selection system itself."

Among these generals, is there anyone who has touched the Grand Tutor's spiritual sense?

What does their future hold? Can they help the Qin Dynasty turn the tide?

Grand Tutor Yu sighed, "I feel that most of them will become gravediggers of the Qin Dynasty."

"What? Most of them are traitors?" The Imperial Guard was shocked and shook his head repeatedly, saying, "Impossible, absolutely impossible."

They were all generals of the Qin Dynasty, not desperate refugees. Why would they betray the Qin Dynasty for no reason?

Grand Tutor Yu said, "What the Great Qin gave them could not satisfy them."

Let Li Si be a county official, and you be a village head; you'll have no worries about food or drink. The Qin dynasty will be as stable as Mount Tai; you'll all be loyal and virtuous officials.

But once chaos ensued, didn't Chen Sheng famously ask, "Are kings and nobles born with a special destiny?"

The opportunity to be ennobled and appointed as a high-ranking official was right in front of him; he couldn't possibly refuse it.

This is a matter of human nature, not a matter of character.

The Grand Commandant's expression changed several times, and finally he let out a helpless sigh, "The Hundred Generals' Register has been handed over to the Grand Tutor."

How to arrange things is up to the Grand Tutor; I'm taking my leave now.

Xiao Yu said, "The four schools of military strategy have only discussed the military situation. What about the other three?"

The Grand Commandant pondered and said, "The four strategies of military strategists lie in martial arts and weaponry."

The Military Arts Pavilion belongs to the 'Military Skills' category.

The soldiers cultivate stronger immortal martial arts techniques, use more powerful and targeted military formations, and wield more sophisticated weapons.

Or they could develop ingenious mechanical techniques, like the terrifying war weapons created by the Mohists.

These all fall under the category of military skills.

There are only five outstanding figures in military skills, and four of them, disciples of the Mo Sect, were exiled overseas. There's not much more to say about them.

Then there is 'Bing Yin Yang', which is the art of Yin Yang and the Five Elements.

Immortal techniques, immortal formations, and the power of ghosts and gods all fall under the category of "Yin-Yang Warfare".

In my vast collection of generals, there is not a single military strategist or yin-yang master.

Those who possess the power of Yin and Yang, apart from the Guigu lineage, are all true cultivators of the Xuanmen sect. The Guigu lineage also belongs to the Taoist immortal sect.

The imperial court could not forcibly conscript disciples from the immortal sects.

Although in recent years the Imperial Astronomical Bureau has plundered many Taoist and Miao peoples in China and the surrounding areas.

Even the Xuanmen sect doesn't obey the Jade Emperor's orders, so how could they allow themselves to be commanded by earthly emperors?

The final "strategy of military power" is the culmination of military tactics.

To defend the country with righteousness and to wage war with unconventional tactics, one must plan before engaging in battle. This involves considering the overall situation, encompassing both yin and yang, and employing skillful tactics.

I have met quite a few who are worthy of the title of "military strategist".

Sima Rangju and Wu Qi in their early years, and Wang Jian and Bai Qi in modern times, were not perfect, but they were competent.

Meng Tian in the north and Ren Xiao in the south were barely able to hold their own.

"The Western Regions Protector-General Dongfang Shuo and the Eastern King Lieyang are not yet qualified; if they don't die young, they might have some hope."

Guowei Liao gently shook the scroll, revealing the remaining pictures.

He pointed to the last one and said, "Zhang Han has potential and can become the last 'lifeline' of Qin. Grand Tutor, you must make good use of him."

If we equip him with several military strategists, along with the 'Military Immortal Master' who understands the principles of Yin and Yang, we might be able to forcibly surround and kill that 'Military Immortal'.

Those skilled in military strategy and tactics, like the "Master of War," are most afraid of top-tier military commanders.

Even the most skillful technique can be overcome by brute force.

Grand Master Yu said, "The God of War is only one of the 'Mandate of Heaven.' There is another general with unparalleled military prowess, who can be called a human-shaped fighting god."

Without a doubt, Xiang Yu was the pinnacle of military strategy.

Trying to outmaneuver Xiang Yu with brute force is like an old man eating poison—it's practically suicide.

The Grand Commandant exclaimed in surprise, "The one destined to destroy Qin is not only a 'God of War,' but also an unparalleled master of military strategy throughout the ages?"
Who can control these two? Does the master of the Southeast Emperor's Aura have that ability?

Even a great emperor like the late emperor only had Meng Tian, ​​Wang Jian, and Bai Qi as his advisors.

According to the Grand Tutor, the military genius and unparalleled general have far surpassed Wang Jian and Bai Qi.

In Xiaoyu's previous life, Liu Laosan really couldn't control Han Xin and had to kill him in the end.

In this life, Han Xin is living off Liu Tingzhang's family; it remains to be seen whether they will develop genuine feelings for each other.

As for Xiang Yu and Liu Bei, they probably wouldn't be daydreaming about controlling a hegemon.

"You've already handed over the 'Compendium of a Hundred Generals' to me, and you're about to undergo a self-destruction. What happens in the future is no longer your concern."

Don't overthink it, just focus on preparing for your spiritual ascension!

Grand Tutor Yu rolled up the "Compendium of One Hundred Generals" and put it in his sleeve.

The Grand Commandant nodded slightly. "Very well. My 'life' can only go this far."

After hesitating for a moment, he asked again, "Grand Tutor Yu, back in the West, did you 'shout to death' a Corpse-Dissolving Immortal?"

"Back then, I was ignorant and shouted wildly, ruining the old farmer's grand plan of dissecting the corpse."

"Don't worry, sir, I promise I won't make a fuss about it again this time," Grand Tutor Yu assured him.

The Imperial Commandant hesitated, then said, "But you know it yourself."

Grand Tutor Yu asked suspiciously, "So what if I know? You shouldn't have much sin on your conscience, right?"
By the way, which autopsy method did you use?

The most crucial step in achieving immortality through corpse liberation is to use death to deceive the "immortality tribulation".

For example, the old farmer from Minshan who was yelled at to death by Xiaoyu.

The Corpse Dissolution Immortal Technique is a complete and mature cultivation system, not just for avoiding the Three Calamities and Five Tribulations.

After the Celestial Tribulation, the "living soul" must be transformed into a "celestial soul," and then a celestial body must be nurtured from the celestial soul.

The old farmer from Minshan had too many sins to avoid even the first tribulation to become an immortal, let alone the subsequent transformation of his immortal body that would last for several months or even years.

If one has not committed many sins and has only cultivated the Corpse Dissolution Immortal Technique, reaching the point of faking death to escape, then there is no need to worry too much about the secret being exposed.

It's like someone faking their death to escape debts.

If someone owes a few hundred or a few thousand dollars, the creditor won't even bother to investigate once they hear he's dead.

With a wave of his hand and a "That's settled," the debt is cleared.

If someone owes another hundreds of millions, even if the creditor digs up the grave and confirms the body is in the coffin, they still refuse to accept it and refuse to believe it.

Grab the corpse by the shoulder and yell, "Stop playing dead! Get up! Give me my money back, you bastard!"

Those with few sins can easily pass the tribulation to become immortals; those with heavy karma will surely die a miserable death and will have to spread the word that "he is dead" to deceive "the Way of Heaven" with the beliefs of the masses.

"Aren't all corpse-dissolving immortal techniques pretty much the same?" Guowei Liao mumbled vaguely, clearly unwilling to elaborate.

He then added, "I have committed quite a few sins. After all, I followed the late emperor in conquering the world, and I must have accumulated a lot of karma."

However, I have been preparing for many years and am not afraid of the tribulation to become an immortal.

"I fear the Grand Tutor still harbors resentment towards me, believing I am not dead, and therefore unable to complete the 'Taiyin Refinement of Form'—a process of rebirth from death."

(End of this chapter)