The third day Xu Zongwen came to Jiankang was also the third day he met Guo Chang. After Yunxian Temple, Guo Chang invited Xu Zongwen to the Taiping Tower in Jiankang City.
"Zijin, all I have been talking about with you these past two days is military affairs. Why do you bring me to Taiping Tower to taste delicious food today?" Xu Zongwen and Guo Shang walked hand in hand to Taiping, the largest wine shop in Jiankang City. building.
Guo Shang didn't say much, he just said that he would know when he got there.
As a result, Xu Zongwen suddenly realized when Taipinglou's signature yusheng was served. He didn't expect that not only could Guo Zijin and him be able to talk about it together, but their tastes were so similar.
Yes, the fish that Guo Shang recommended to Xu Zongwen was the Glory Qiuju that Xu Zongwen had eaten several times at Taipinglou in Linzi.
"Is this Glory Qiuju?"
"How did the general know that this was Glory Qiuju?" Guo Chang was startled. After working for a long time, he rushed from Wuyi Lane early in the morning to taste this Glory Qiuju. Unexpectedly, Xu Zongwen had already seen it, and Guo Chang suddenly I was a little disappointed and felt like I had made a fool of myself.
Although Xu Zongwen is not sociable, he still has the basic ability to observe people's emotions. He saw that Shang's face was a little ugly, so he hurriedly comforted him: "It doesn't matter, the fish in Taipinglou is outstanding. I can eat it again in Jiankang City." Coming back is also a blessing."
Hearing Xu Zongwen's nonchalant tone, Guo Shang finally smiled. He quickly asked Xu Zongwen how he knew about Glorious Qiu Ju.
Xu Zongwen thought for a while and explained: "In February of this year, I proposed to Zhu Shijun to go north in the name of inspecting the defense of Dongguan County in Lanling County. In fact, it was to explore the strength of the Qin Army in Qingzhou. After sneaking into Linzi City, I went to the Taiping Tower in Linzi City. After eating it once, I realized that it was created by Mr. Thirteen, the chief case manager of Taipinglou, who happened to be in Linzi those days. I think the glory Qiuju on my case that day was made by Mr. Shi San. The hand of Mr. Three.”
After the Glory Qiu Ju was served, Xu Zongwen used the green jade chopsticks placed on the table legs to gently pick up a piece of dogwood sauce dipped in a porcelain cup, put every bit of it into his mouth and chewed it carefully.
"It still has that familiar taste, top quality, this Glory Qiuju is truly a masterpiece!"
Guo Shang also tasted it and said, "So that's it. During the Battle of Linzi, the general regained Qingzhou. When the news came back to Jiankang, the people praised the general for his resourcefulness. He was the Han Xin of the world."
Xu Zongwen smiled with relief: "How can I compare with an outstanding military strategist like Han Xin?"
Indeed, Han Xin was taught the art of war in three volumes by Huang Shigong. He was not only talented, but also able to endure what ordinary people could not endure. Eventually he met Liu Bang, the king of Han, and was worshiped as a general. After that, he built plank roads secretly, crossed Chencang secretly, defeated the famous general Zhang Han, captured the Three Qin lands in Guanzhong, captured Wei, replaced him, defeated Zhao, threatened Yan, attacked Qi in the east, and destroyed Chu in the south, helping the Han Dynasty to unify the world. Such talents were praised by later generations. Worshiped as a soldier.
Where is Xu Zongwen?
It's just that I have a few military books in my mind, countless battle examples from later generations, and a familiarity with the historical process. Therefore, I can adapt to local conditions, send troops decisively and quickly, and take them by surprise, which often results in twice the result with half the effort.
This is just a fluke. In all the battles since Xu Zongwen's Northern Expedition, he was basically active and the enemy was passive. Even when he encountered a powerful enemy like Murong Chui who had never been defeated before meeting Xu Zongwen, Xu Zongwen could face it calmly and actively plan. To win the battle, it must be said that luck is indispensable.
However, isn't luck one of the strengths?
"General, I wonder what the general thinks of the current situation in Jiankang City?" Guo Shang drank a glass of Sangluo wine and asked suddenly.
Xu Zongwen looked outside. This was an elegant room in the Taiping Tower. It was extremely private. He did not take the initiative to give orders. The servants in the Taiping Tower were determined not to break in without permission. This is why the ministers of the DPRK and the Central Government gathered together. The reason for crowding towards the Taiping Tower.
Xu Zongwen stared at Guo Shang seriously and said, "Why are you talking about government affairs, sir?"
"Generals are all over the battlefield. They are good generals. If they can understand some political affairs, they can also become a politician. If a general is good at both military and political affairs, he is the person in Chang's heart. Only in this way can Chang make up his mind completely!" Guo Chang! He also looked into Xu Zongwen's eyes, feeling calmer than ever before.
It turns out that going to Tai Ping Lou to taste Yusheng today is fake, but testing yourself is the real thing!
Xu Zongwen pushed the wine jug on the table to an empty space, pointed at the wine jug and said, "This is your Majesty. With your Majesty, we will have this great Jin Dynasty."
Guo Shang nodded in agreement. On the surface, only the emperor can have hundreds of officials, and the current majesty is majestic, very sensitive to imperial power, addicted to intrigues, and keen on fighting. He is a character that cannot be underestimated. He is the leader of the Jin Dynasty. The emperor who really had some rights since his journey to the south.
Immediately afterwards, Xu Zongwen opened four more empty cups, looked at Guo Shang and said: "These four are the Langya Wang family, Chenjun Xie family, Longkanghuan family and Taiyuan Wang family. The current political situation is in charge of Taifu Xie An. Your Majesty can only manage some ordinary government affairs, and the military and political power are all handled by the Taifu. The Long Kanghuan family is in charge of 100,000 Xifu soldiers. They live in Jingzhou and control the upper reaches of the Yangtze River. They should not be underestimated. The Xie family in Chen County also has 70,000 to 80,000 elite Beifu soldiers in their hands. The Xie family of Chen County has formed an alliance with the Longkang Huan family. Although the head of the Huan family, Huan Chong, has passed away, the Huan family needs to work together with the Xie family to tide over the difficulties. This alliance will not change for the time being. The Wang family of Langya In the past twenty years, he has no longer been in the center, but his disciples and old officials are all over the world. The influence of the Langya Wang family is even comparable to that of the Chenjun Xie family in the center! The rise of the Taiyuan Wang family is also unstoppable, especially Wang Guobao. She has a close relationship with the King of Kuaiji and even the current His Majesty. The Wang family of Taiyuan joins forces with the royal family and is very likely to replace the Xie family of Chen County..."
Xu Zongwen analyzed the power of the gentry clan, and Guo Chang listened with interest on the opposite side and believed it. After all, Xu Zongwen had a very good understanding of the situation at the end of the Jin Dynasty. The historical process ultimately proved that after King Xie Yuhuan, Taiyuan The Wang family became the dark horse of the noble clan, and became the last noble clan in power!
"What the general said hit home to the current situation. The situation in which the nobles control the government has been clearly understood in the general's mind."
"However, the general missed something." Guo Shang was still praising Xu Zongwen for his thorough analysis of the situation in the first sentence, but the latter sentence made Xu Zongwen confused and confused.
Xu Zongwen asked hurriedly: "I wonder what Zi Jin said, what did I miss?"
Guo Shang pointed her finger at Xu Zongwen: "The general has missed the general himself."
"Me?" Xu Zongwen was at a loss, and then he laughed out loud. It was also the Wang family in Taiyuan who was a dark horse, and Xu Zongwen himself was another dark horse.
Guo Shang got up and closed the window of the private room, turned around and sat down: "The strong wind started at the end of Qingping. The general took advantage of the battle of Feishui to ride on the clouds and go straight to the sky. He fought all the way to the north and south, and recovered several times the power of the great Sima Huanwen. He acquired the land and made unprecedented achievements in the history of the country. He also made good friends with the Xie family of Chen County. On the night of Taifu's birthday banquet, he also made friends with the future head of the Longkanghuan family. He held tens of thousands of strong soldiers and was stationed in the old capital. Luoyang is valued by His Majesty today. He became a high-ranking imperial official at the level of governor at just a young age, and he became a prefect even younger than Qulinggong Xun Lingze. Can't he still be considered a force?"
Huan Xuan is the youngest son of Huan Wen. He is indeed the head of the Huan family, but he is too young and his authority is passed to several uncles. However, Huan Wen's title and everything are inherited by him.
Xun Lingze, Duke of Quling, was Xun Xian, the former head of the Xun family in Yingchuan, consort of Princess Xunyang, and the current uncle of His Majesty. He became the governor at the age of twenty-eight. This is an official record, but it has now been broken by Xu Zongwen.
