A man who relied on the protection of the beggar army to survive in this chaotic world, a captain with only fifty soldiers under his command, actually said seriously that he wanted to be self-reliant.
Speaking out, it is simply a joke, making people think that he is overestimating his abilities and extremely arrogant.
But Shen Yi didn't feel that way.
Liu Bang, the founder of the Han Dynasty, was just the head of a pavilion when he started his career, and Zhu Yuanzhang, the founder of the Ming Dynasty, was born a beggar and a monk. Even if his background was low, it did not affect their success in achieving hegemony.
Wang Jing's ability and charisma are certainly not as strong as these two, but in Shen Yi's eyes, Wang Jing has great potential.
Know people well, be good at assigning tasks, and be good at listening to suggestions. Coupled with a certain ability to lead troops, even if he cannot become an emperor in the future, he can still achieve great achievements.
At least, his future growth potential is higher than Ran Liang, the captain of the Beggar Army.
Shen Yi did not directly respond to Wang Jing's words of self-reliance.
Instead, he slowly said: "Ran Liang, the beggar military captain, only knows how to expand the army and is not proficient in governing the people. Even if he becomes powerful in the future, he can defeat Liangshan Water Village and rule hundreds of miles of land..."
"But as long as you encounter a stronger force and a more powerful opponent, once you are defeated, you will be unable to recover!"
Wang Jing nodded slightly and said in agreement: "In the past, the emperor of the Han Dynasty protected Guanzhong and occupied Hanoi with force. They both had deep roots and consolidated their roots to control the world. They advanced enough to defeat the enemy and retreated enough to hold on. Therefore, although there were difficulties, great achievements were finally achieved."
"Ming Taizu was able to defeat Chen Youliang and Zhang Shicheng because Taizu had been working in the fields for seven or eight years. He had well-equipped soldiers, high walls, and extensive grain storage!"
"As Mr. Wang said, although the beggar army is strong, it is not good at governing the people. Although we were asked to spread out the farmland, it was just to spread out and eat, and there was no detailed strategy at all!"
The current state of the Beggar Army just looks good.
The strength of the beggar army expanded to two thousand, and more than 10,000 refugees were taken in and dispersed to farmland. This plan is much better than the original White Lotus Sect. But this is simply not a long-term solution.
Don't forget that in addition to the Beggar Army, this world also has many forces from the long history. Although there are not many units that are more powerful than the Beggar Army, there are not a few.
If the Beggar Army meets a stronger opponent, with these current strategies, the farming will be disordered, they will not be able to accumulate any foundation, and their foundation will be shallow. If they fail once, they will be doomed.
Food and grass, cities, cattle and horses, people...
These internal affairs are the foundation of a party's power.
If the internal affairs are not strong, there will be no future if the military is sharp. Liu Bang and Xiang Yu are clear examples.
The same is true for the Heavenly King Ran Min in the original history. He commanded an invincible army and achieved nine victories in nine battles. Even Murong Ke, who was known as the first general in the Wuhu era, had to retreat from the edge.
But in the end, due to lack of food and grass, they had to send troops to grab food. As a result, they were heavily besieged and were defeated in the tenth battle. And once defeated, the country of Ran Wei will be destroyed.
"Yes, Xun Lingjun's words are indeed brilliant, but at this time, the power of the beggar army is booming. If the team leader wants to stand on his own, he must take a long-term approach!"
Shen Yi didn't expect that Wang Jing also knew Xun Yu's original strategy of advising Cao Cao, and he couldn't help but have a stronger impression of Wang Jing.
After all, anyone who can say this must have read a book.
Wang Jing smiled.
"Don't worry, sir, I didn't say that we were going to part ways with the Beggar Army now! At the very least, the Beggar Army has been protecting us these days, allowing us to have a roof over our heads and being kind to us!"
"I have always repaid kindness. Even if I leave the beggar army in the future, I will never do it in a betrayal way!"
Chen Yi nodded repeatedly after hearing this.
This is true. Although he is not optimistic about the future of the Beggar Army, they are indeed protected by the Beggar Army now. Keep him from starving to death in the mountains and forests, be kind to him.
If you choose to betray the beggar army, it will be tantamount to ungratefulness. No matter how capable such a person is, Chen Yi himself will look down on him.
Just like when Zhu Yuanzhang rose to power, he served under Guo Zixing. Before Guo Zixing died, whether it was territory or soldiers and horses in his hands, as long as Guo Zixing asked, he would be given directly. Who would not say that Zhu Yuanzhang was affectionate and righteous, and he knew how to repay his kindness.
As for Guo Zixing's son who died tragically after being plotted by him, it was because the other party was seeking death, no one else could blame him.
Chen Youliang, who competed with Zhu Yuanzhang for hegemony in the south of the Yangtze River, first killed Ni Wenjun and then Xu Shouhui when he became independent. His reputation was directly ruined to the extreme.
When people were dissatisfied, he faced Zhu Yuanzhang and was completely destroyed as soon as he lost.
There is such a lesson learned.
Of course Wang Jing would not choose to be Chen Youliang. He would follow Zhu Yuanzhang's example and become self-reliant in the future, and he would also repay the kindness of the begging army.
After reaching a consensus on this aspect, Wang Jing and Shen Yi looked at each other and understood each other's thoughts.
Wang Jing wanted to be independent, but Shen Yi did not object and would do his best to help.
As for the etiquette between monarch and minister.
A team and a clerk, being so formal would make people laugh. Anyway, as long as both parties understand in their hearts, it will be the same when they become more powerful and can stand on their own before changing their words.
After a while.
Shen Yi said: "The team leader asked me just now about annexing the refugees from the northern and southern villages. I thought it was too obvious to do so!"
"Based on the friendship between the team leader and Zhang Duizheng, we only need to ask the captain to mobilize the refugees through his normal reporting requirements. The captain has set up three military forts in East Lake to contain the Liang Shanshui thieves!"
"If we have spare strength, when the other two military strongholds are attacked, we will try our best to send troops to rescue them!"
"In this case, the two camps were breached, and we have nothing to do with the blame. But if we can save him, the captain will not only gain the respect of the captain, but also make the captains of the other two camps feel grateful!"
"At this time, the team leader will ask someone to say a few nice words in front of the captain, and he can legitimately control the military affairs of the three forts."
"Control the three forts and train troops in the fields. When the time comes, the team leader can even take the initiative to attack Liangshan Water Village and seize the waters of the Three Lakes!"
Wang Jing and Shen Yi compared their thoughts.
Shen Yi's strategy is obviously better, it is upright and honorable.
If you do this, you will not arouse Captain Ran Liang's suspicion until East Lake Fort becomes powerful enough.
And Wang Jing's method... it was difficult to hide it from Ran Liang.
The beggar army has been struggling to survive in troubled times for so many years, what kind of conspiracy have I never seen! Although Wang Jing's reason for annexing the two villages was reasonable, Ran Liang could understand Wang Jing's purpose as long as he thought about it seriously.
By then, Wang Jing will have absorbed hundreds of refugees, which will arouse Ran Liang's suspicion.
"What you said is absolutely true, but I failed to consider it!"
Wang Jing nodded and said yes.
He also felt that what he just thought was a bit sudden and careless. There is no way, he was just an ordinary person before, and everything he thought was immature.
In this regard, Shen Yi needs to make up for it!
"Chen Yi's method is good. According to his strategy, East Lake Castle will grow stronger soon!"
"However, if we want to control the three forts as stated in his strategy... we must first repel the Liang Shanshui bandit's surprise attack! Then I will need to personally lead the people into battle..."
If you are not strong enough, you will be killed by the enemy when you go into battle.
All the ambitions and painstaking planning will come to nothing!
