Through countless dynasties, I can summon the heroes of Chinese history.

Chapter 39 A Array of Brilliant Strategies, Unparalleled Heroes

As for martial arts talent, Jiang Ce has a ready-made golden martial arts summoning card, so naturally he should know how to make use of it.

Therefore, this golden summoning card, which can specify attributes, should naturally be used to maximize its value.

Although Chen Yun and Liu Zhi are both intelligent, they are not top-tier. What Jiang Ce needs now is a wise man with strategic vision who can help him figure out his next direction.

Therefore, his first golden summons must be reserved for intellectual talents.

[Ding dong, host is currently using a Golden Summoning Card to summon, focusing on the Intelligence attribute. Summoning begins...]

[Ding dong, summoning the first character, Jing Xiang, the chief strategist of the Later Liang Dynasty, with Command 75, Martial Prowess 53, Intelligence 100, Politics 95, and Charisma 93;]

Jing Xiang, courtesy name Zizhen, was a descendant of Jing Hui, a court official in the Tang Dynasty. During the late Tang and Five Dynasties period, he was the chief strategist of the Later Liang Dynasty. Like Jia Xu of the Three Kingdoms period, he was fond of reading, especially skilled in writing, and quick in application. He was known as a young prodigy.

He fled to Bianzhou during the Huang Chao Rebellion and was later recognized by Zhu Wen.

Thus, Jing Xiang followed Zhu Wen for more than thirty years. Zhu Wen listened to his every word, and Jing Xiang himself was "diligent and hardworking, working day and night without sleep, saying that he could only rest on horseback."

During the reign of Emperor Zhaozong of Tang, the court appointed Jing Xiang as Inspector of the Right Vice Minister of the Imperial Household Department and Minister of the Imperial Treasury, and bestowed upon him the title "Meritorious Minister Who Welcomed the Emperor".

After Zhu Wen became emperor, he renamed the Privy Council as the Chongzheng Academy, appointed Jing Xiang as the Privy Councilor, and made him Grand Master of the Palace, Acting Minister of War, and Grand Academician of the Golden Palace. He was also granted the title of Marquis of Pingyang.

As the head of the Privy Council and acting Minister of War, this is essentially the position of a prime minister. Perhaps this is why the system gave Jing Xiang the political attributes he had when he first entered the Silver level.

It can be said that during Zhu Wen's reign, Jing Xiang enjoyed great favor. Even when Zhu Wen was seriously ill, he summoned Jing Xiang to his bedside to receive his instructions, which shows how much he valued him.

Unfortunately, after Zhu Youzhen ascended the throne, incompetent people such as Zhao Yan and his wife's relatives Zhang Handing and Zhang Hanjie were given important positions, while capable people such as Jing Xiang and Li Zhen were marginalized.

When Li Cunxu captured the capital of Later Liang, Jing Xiang and his entire family committed suicide, ending his life.

As the founding strategist of the Later Liang dynasty, Jing Xiang was a man of exceptional wisdom and was deeply trusted and relied upon by Zhu Wen. He was instrumental in military and national planning and helped Zhu Wen to eliminate rival warlords and lay the foundation for the Later Liang dynasty.

Although his end was tragic, it cannot overshadow his outstanding talent as a top strategist of the Five Dynasties.

[Ding dong, summoning the second character, Fan Li, the strategist of the Yue Kingdom during the Spring and Autumn Period, the Sage of Commerce, with a Command 96, Martial Prowess: Grandmaster, Intelligence 102, Politics 95, and Charisma 99;]

Fan Li was a politician, military strategist, economist, and tactician in the late Spring and Autumn Period. He offered advice to help King Goujian of Yue restore his kingdom. After that, he went into seclusion and was revered by later generations as the "Sage of Commerce".

He possessed the talent to save the world and assisted King Goujian of Yue in enduring hardship and ultimately turning the tide of the war.

He offered a humble and generous proposal to submit to Wu, secretly appeasing the people and soldiers, and training troops. At the same time, he cleverly used a honey trap and a divisive tactic to undermine the Wu court and weaken its national power.

When the time was right, he led his troops to attack Wu, winning three battles in a row. He finally helped Yue destroy Wu, wiped away the humiliation of Kuaiji, and helped Goujian become the hegemon of the Spring and Autumn Period, ranking among the "Five Hegemons of the Spring and Autumn Period".

In terms of talent, Fan Li possessed both strategic acumen and command abilities, excelling in both governing the country and leading the army.

In terms of wisdom, he was well aware of the principle of "when the birds are all gone, the good bow is put away." After achieving success, he took Xi Shi and sailed on the Five Lakes, retiring from public life at the right time. Later, he became a wealthy businessman, accumulating and dispersing thousands of gold coins three times, and was known as "Tao Zhu Gong".

He was praised by the world for his "loyalty to the country, wisdom to protect himself, and business acumen to make a fortune." He was not only a top strategist who helped stabilize the country, but also a business sage for later generations.

He possessed wisdom, loyalty, and benevolence throughout his life, making him a truly perfect person throughout history.

[Ding dong, summoning the third character, Li Qin, a famous prime minister of the Tang Dynasty, with Command 93, Martial Prowess 76, Intelligence 100, Politics 100, and Charisma 99;]

"It's Li Bi!"

Jiang Ce was also surprised when he saw the system's third candidate.

After all, this is a genuine genius with two god-like abilities. His comprehensive abilities are no weaker than Fan Li's. He is an absolute top-notch genius who is adept at everything, whether it is dealing with people, managing affairs, or cultivating relationships.

Before and after the An Lushan Rebellion, the political situation in the court was turbulent and unpredictable. However, Li Qin still managed to serve four emperors with her talent and wisdom, and remained steadfast. She could strategize in a high position in the court and also live a carefree and comfortable life in a remote corner of the country. Such a free and easy life is truly admirable.

Of course, Li Bi's ability to reach this level was inseparable from his background.

Born into a family of officials for generations, with his family holding the title of Duke for generations, he possessed unparalleled political resources and educational background that were difficult for ordinary people to attain.

He was exceptionally gifted from a young age, mastering the knowledge of Confucianism, Buddhism, and Taoism at a young age, and was able to write essays at the age of seven. He was a well-known child prodigy in the area.

When Chancellor Zhang Yue saw him, he was amazed and congratulated Emperor Xuanzong on finding such a talented person. Emperor Xuanzong also praised his talent and not only rewarded his family generously but also instructed his parents to raise him carefully. He even had Li Heng, who was then the Prince of Zhong, take the initiative to befriend him.

The renowned statesman Zhang Jiuling was known for his outstanding talent and elegant demeanor. Upon first meeting this young man, he was greatly impressed. Although the two were nearly fifty years apart in age and of vastly different social standing, Zhang Jiuling still regarded him as a close friend despite the age difference, affectionately calling him "little friend."

Li Bi is most famous for his strategy against Peng Yuan.

This was a crucial juncture in quelling the rebellion of the regional military governors.

He suggested that Li Guangbi and Guo Ziyi each lead an army to attack the rebel strongholds of Fanyang and Changshan, guarding the vital route connecting them to Chang'an, and then march eastward from Fufeng to threaten the two capitals, trapping An Lushan in Luoyang.

He also secretly ordered Guo Ziyi to give up the Huayin Trail, luring the rebels to exhaust themselves on the pre-arranged route, allowing Emperor Suzong and Generals Li and Guo to coordinate from both ends, waiting for the enemy to tire themselves out, only intercepting them without attacking them.

When spring arrives next year, we will order Prince Jianning and Li Guangbi to join forces to attack Fanyang from both sides. We will first clear out the Hebei region where the rebels are based, and then launch a full-scale offensive.

This strategy not only leverages the Tang army's advantage of being able to withstand the cold, but also allows them to quell the rebellion in Hebei, thus resolving the rebellion once and for all and consolidating the most troublesome key military region of the late Tang Dynasty.

The plan initially proved highly effective, but Emperor Suzong, eager to consolidate his power and recapture the two capitals, abandoned the plan and ultimately sowed the seeds of endless disaster for future generations.

Therefore, Li Heng is a complete menace.

During the reign of Emperor Dezong, Li Mi continued to display his brilliance: he offered a strategy to resolutely suppress Li Huaiguang's rebellion, and then rode alone into Shanzhou, using both kindness and force to defeat the rebellion of Daxi Baohui without losing a single soldier.

During his tenure in Shaanxi and Guo, he further demonstrated his military talent.

He planned and commanded the Battle of Taiyuan Cang, cleverly using the terrain to set up an ambush and achieve victory with fewer troops. Before reinforcements arrived, he relied solely on the flexible deployment of the weak local defenders to annihilate the Huaixi rebels and even accurately intercepted and killed the rebel general Wu Fachao.

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