In the next two days, the staff of the General Staff Office discussed the details of the operational plan with various commanders and staff. The general procedure is that Li Yanxian, Shao Ling, and Niu Gao will lead their subordinates to determine the battle plan for this route. Then each commander and staff officer determined the regiment's plan and finalized it one by one. After it is finalized, the combat missions of each regiment are determined according to the combat plan, and then a combat order is formed.
This has never happened before. Even those who joined Wang Xiaolie's army in Xiangyang have learned these things, but have never experienced them.
Traditionally in China, the commander is promoted to the commander's tent before a battle, and battle orders are confirmed in the commander's tent. Some orders may even require military orders to ensure execution. After the military commander received the military order, he returned to his headquarters, and his trusted officials and junior high school assigned the orders to each department. After that, there was no more.
This time, when Wang Xiaolie was preparing for the battle in the west of Beijing, the staff office first drew up a battle plan and then discussed it with each regiment. Based on the results of the deliberations, the operational plan was revised and formed into a formal version. Afterwards, military orders will be drawn up based on the battle plan, and each regiment will act in accordance with the military orders.
The organizational ability of the army is reflected in these military orders one by one. If military orders are reasonable and easy for subordinates to execute, operations will go smoothly and all departments will cooperate effectively. Military orders are unreasonable and often cannot be implemented, making it difficult for various ministries to cooperate.
The old problem of the Song Dynasty army was that it was disorganized and military orders were often ignored. In a war, the commander often leads his men to the front line, while most of the troops sit back and watch, not knowing what they should do. Often the commander died or was captured, and the rest of the army that did not participate in the war dispersed. When encountering troops with large numbers of cavalry such as the Jin Army and the Liao Army, they were chasing the enemy from behind and were defeated very cowardly.
It was precisely in response to the Song Army's old problem of chaotic command that Wang Xiaolie made great efforts to rebuild the command system. There is a plan before the war, military orders when the war is going on, and a summary after the war. This is Wang Xiaolie's requirement. Every battle brings experience, and slowly accumulated, the army becomes stronger and stronger as it fights.
The controller and staff at the meeting were obviously busier than the previous few days. Except for meal time, I am either listening to lectures, discussing, or taking notes, and there is almost no free time. For many people, this is the first time they have encountered such a detailed battle plan.
Wang Xiaolie spent most of his time looking at maps and calculating the course of the war. Sometimes the commander or staff officer would come over and ask about the specific situation of the troops. The busiest person is Wang Ruohai. He and his staff not only have to explain the war plan to the commanders and staff, but also constantly revise it based on their opinions.
That afternoon, Wang Xiaolie was studying the war situation in the official hall. The soldiers came to report that it was Dong who wanted to see him first.
Wang Xiaolie hurriedly stood up and said, "Oh, it's best if you come. Let him wait in the living room next to him, and I'll go see him right away."
After entering Luoyang, Wang Xiaolie sent Yuan Gai to see Dong Xian. It was just that he was busy with business, and it took many days before Yuan Gai arrived in Shouan. After another five or six days, a large number of generals gathered in Luoyang city and it became very lively. Dong Xian came to ask for an audience.
Entering the living room, Dong Xian saluted hurriedly. Said: "I have met Jieshuai."
Wang Xiaolie said: "You're welcome. Sit, sit, let's sit down and talk."
Dong sat down first and his soldiers served tea. Wang Xiaolie invited tea and then said: "I have been in Luoyang for more than a month and I am busy with everything. I originally asked Yuan Gai to see you as soon as I entered Luoyang, but it took me so long. You are here in Shou, everything is fine. ?”
Dong Xian said: "Thanks to the concern of Commander Ji, everything is fine. Commander Ji destroyed Meng Bangxiong and occupied Henan Prefecture. I was supposed to come over to pay a visit. It was just due to personal reasons that it was delayed until now. Don't blame Commander Ji."
Wang Xiaolie smiled and said: "Is it just for personal future? This is normal. When I passed through Luoyang and went south a few years ago, you occupied several counties and were a big shot in Henan Prefecture. Now that I have brought my troops back, in your heart How can there be no doubts? It doesn’t matter if you have doubts, as long as you explain it clearly.”
Dong Xian said: "Jie Shuai is magnanimous and generous, which is very inferior to others."
Wang Xiaolie said: "I don't like to say rude words, so don't worry about it. Now that I occupy Henan Mansion, in principle, I don't allow my subordinates to have their own independent generals. In Henan Mansion, you are one, There is also Zhai Cong. Zhai Zhenfu has left. Zhai Cong is easier to talk to and is willing to choose the army. After retraining, he can be incorporated into various armies. He himself will enter the military academy and lead the army after completing his studies. You have been in the Luoshui Valley. The four counties are used to being free, so it’s okay to have concerns. Yuan Gai should explain it clearly to you, what are your plans?"
Dong Xian hesitated. Said: "I have been leading soldiers for several years, and I feel that there is nothing suitable to do other than leading soldiers. However, if you enter a military academy, you have to complete your studies before leading soldiers. If something happens in the military academy, wouldn't it-- "
After saying that, he looked hesitant on his face.
Wang Xiaolie said: "As long as you have normal qualifications and have fought for many years, you can learn in the military academy. In all these years, no one who has ever led the army has had an accident in the military academy and failed to learn. The reason for this I entered the military academy because my army is different from other armies. It is not easy to integrate into it without studying. The main purpose of entering the military academy is to learn some knowledge that I have not learned before, not to get stuck with someone."
Dong Xian said: "I mean, if there is an accident, will I not be able to lead the army? Or even just be an ordinary person?"
Wang Xiaolie sighed and said: "General, how can you think so? When I asked you to enter the military academy, I never wanted to block anyone, but to let you learn useful knowledge as soon as possible. Not only do you want to enter the military academy now, In the future, when you lead troops, you still have to study in military schools at intervals. My army is like this. Soldiers must enter the recruit company, and officers must enter the military academy. Only after training and studying can they be truly integrated into the army. The army must Formalization and uniformity of the system are inevitable. To be honest, not only the generals below, but also myself, Li Dutong, and Counselor Wang have also attended military academies. It’s just that we have to arrange time to learn knowledge, not Go in as a cadet. A lot of knowledge in the military is really difficult to learn without going to a military school."
Dong didn't say anything, just rubbed his hands, looking very embarrassed.
Wang Xiaolie knew that Dong Xian was afraid that after entering the military academy, he would be deliberately made difficult and lose the opportunity to lead troops. He can only lead troops. If he doesn't lead troops, what else can he do? With Dong Xian's current status, Wang Xiaolie did not arrange for a high-ranking and powerful position, but asked him to study in a military school, which made him very unhappy.
After taking a sip of tea, Wang Xiaolie said seriously: "General, let me tell the truth. In my army, it is different from the previous army. If you don't enter the military academy, you will not be able to learn a lot of knowledge, and it will be difficult to understand the purpose of this army." What are your characteristics? Even if you are given a position, it will be difficult for you to continue doing it without this knowledge. If you continue to do it reluctantly, you will have no future. You are in your twenties this year, is this all? "
Seeing that Dong didn't speak, Wang Xiaolie continued: "If you really don't want to, I can also arrange an official position for you. In the government, there are always some official positions that pay well, but the requirements for officials are not high. But I think , it’s a pity to be such an official at your age.”
Dong Xian closed his eyes, and after a while he said: "I started the army when I was young, and everything I have now is my own hard work. To be honest, I don't like to leave my fate in the hands of others. If I lead the army, the battlefield I can’t say enough about the merits I have earned with each sword and gun. But after entering the military academy, I have to ask others to have the final say. How can I accept it? But if I am to be an individual officer and no longer lead soldiers, I feel unwilling to do so."
Wang Xiaolie thought for a moment and said, "If that's the case, do you think this will work? You should go to the military academy to study for three months first and see if you are used to it. If you are really not used to it, you will be assigned to individual officers. You will not be able to do it in the future. You can lead soldiers. You can do other things without leading soldiers, and you are still serving the country. If you are really not used to staying here with me, I can send you to work. Either be an official or lead soldiers, it will be decided by the court. "
Dong Xian said: "Jie Shuai has restored Xijing. I will naturally work under Jieshuai, so why bother? Well, I will go to the military school for three months, hoping to adapt there. If I am lucky enough to study, Jieshuai, but Let me continue to lead the troops!"
Wang Xiaolie said with a smile: "It is said that a thousand troops are easy to get, but a general is hard to find. Once you learn it, you will naturally continue to lead the army."
Dong Xian loves money, and his temper is a bit awkward and jealous. This is not the case, and it is impossible to have been at odds with Zhai Xing for so many years. Mr. Dong is not stupid. He can see that he has a bright future under Wang Xiaolie. How can he do it? It just made him give up his soldiers and study in a military school, which made him feel extremely uncomfortable. After talking to Yuan Gai, Dong Xian knew that going to the military academy was inevitable, and he was just lucky to tell Wang Xiaolie.
Wang Xiaolie was extremely polite to these princes. As long as it doesn't violate the principles, I'm willing to give them some preferential treatment. Only by showing kindness to others can you gain the kindness of others. Wang Xiaolie wanted to expand his power and met many people like Dong Xian in the future. Treating Dong Xian and Zhai Cong well can be regarded as an example for others to follow. When other forces are merged, the resistance will be smaller. With the occupation of Henan Prefecture, Wang Xiaolie will begin to explore the Central Plains.
(End of chapter)
