Qin Official

The cavalry stopped in front of Fusu's car in a hurry. A black-faced general in military uniform got out of the car, bowed to Fusu and saluted, saying that he was here to welcome the young master to oversee the army. Fusu returned the favor and apologized for being late.

But before he could say the next word, Hei Fu made a confession, called Zhao Bi, the school captain in charge of the civilian husband, and scolded:

"Lieutenant Zhao, when you set out from Xianyang, you were scheduled to arrive at Yiju yesterday, but you have not seen any trace for a long time. The military situation is like a fire, and there are continuous border messages. You have been delayed for a day. If you don't speed up your pace, why should you stop here!"

The school captain's name is Zhao Bi. After all, he is the nephew of Zhao Hai, the governor of Beidi County. In this battle, Heifu is the assistant general of the North Front Army. He is above the school captain and captain. He can only plead guilty. …

Seeing that Zhao Bi had taken the responsibility for him, Fusu felt guilty. He took a step forward and said, "General, please don't blame Captain Zhao. It is Fusu's decision to let the civilians stop and rest."

"Is this the order from the young master?"

Fusu is the supervisor of the army. The so-called supervisor is appointed by the imperial court to control important military affairs such as transportation and supplies, rewards and punishments of generals, as well as the communication between the army and the court. His official rank is theoretically lower than that of the chief general of an army, but the general cannot control the supervisor of the army. Orders are issued and both sides check and balance each other.

Whether to stop or move the grain charge does belong to his power, but...

Heifu had lowered his profile and went to Yiju Township to wait for a day in person, but he was nowhere to be seen. He had no choice but to come in person to urge him. He felt a little angry and his impression of Fusu was greatly reduced.

Although the other party is the eldest son of the empire, it is related to the priority of this battle and the issue of the transportation of food and fodder in the future. Hei Fu does not intend to give in, so he said: "Hei Fu wants to know, why does the young master behave like this?"

Fusu was not as arrogant as the noble prince, and replied in a neither humble nor arrogant manner: "The weather is very hot, the people are not accustomed to the climate, and they have irregular meals. Several people die every day, and today more than ten people fainted. I saw that everyone was tired, so I wanted them to rest." Drink water and hit the road again after the weather cools down a bit.”

Hei Fu was a little surprised. He looked at the civilian husband who was resting, and then at Fusu. Even though he was in the military, he was still an outstanding young man.

Logically speaking, among these young men who grew up in the palace and were raised in the hands of women, they all regard human life as grass and the common people as dung. It is a strange thing that Fusu would pity the servants and feel sorry for the death of several people. …

But this kindness was placed in the wrong place and at the wrong time.

Then Hei Fu said: "The Art of War says that you treat your soldiers like babies, so you can go to the deep stream with them; you treat your soldiers like your beloved sons, so you can die with them... The young master does not despise them because of their high status, but treats them as husbands and wives." Like a baby, a beloved son, the black husband admires him.”

He then changed his voice and said seriously: "But there is another sentence in the art of war: if you are thick but you cannot use it, if you love you you cannot command it, if you are chaotic but you cannot control it, you cannot use it like a proud man!"

"It's not that you can't have a benevolent heart when you're in charge of a soldier, but you shouldn't be too kind. If you're not strict, you're kind-hearted, you're accommodating, and you're too lenient, you won't be able to govern, make or order at the critical moment!"

"Thank you, General, for teaching me the art of war."

Fusu nodded slightly, but then said: "Although the general's words are reasonable, should Fusu just sit back and watch the soldiers fall to death without caring?"

Heifu smiled: "It's probably not a good idea for the entire army of more than 10,000 people to stop and wait for a dozen people."

He said to the school captain Zhao Ben: "Send the order and ask the seriously ill people to camp on the spot for treatment and rest. Later, they will be taken to the county by petty officials to report. Those who are mildly syncope can be carried in the cart, and those who are tired can help the cart and ride with them. In this way, both No one will fall dead on the roadside! And the trip will not be delayed."

Then he looked at Fusu: "What do you think, Master?"

Fusu was stunned for a moment, and after thinking about it carefully, he realized that Heifu's method was indeed more comprehensive than his, and then said: "General Wei's plan is feasible."

Finally, Hei Fu said again: "Announce to everyone that there will be fish soup to drink when we arrive!"

Zhao Bi glanced at Fusu and left as ordered. According to military regulations, when the generals and supervisors are present, the commander will give priority to the general, unless he is deprived of command by the supervisors who show His Majesty's letter...

"General Wei is indeed a veteran general with great achievements in battle and thoughtful consideration."

Fusu had nothing to say. Heifu not only handled the injured and injured properly, but also encouraged those who could still walk. He could not find any fault at all.

"Heifu also learned it from old general Wang Jian."

Heifu said: "A few years ago, during the fierce battle in Huaibei, our army pursued the fleeing Chu army in the swamps. After continuous marching, they were extremely tired, and even ran to death or died of exhaustion. Many soldiers wanted to take a rest. At this time, Mr. Wang The general said this: If Xiang Yan is allowed to flee without mercy, he will waste the opportunity of fighting and cause endless troubles. By then, Qin and Chu will reorganize their armies and fight again, and the dead will not be dozens of soldiers, but thousands of soldiers. !”

"Therefore, since then, Heifu has also learned one thing. To lead a general, you must have an iron will and determination to command and act. You must not ruin the overall situation because of being soft-hearted!"

The last time we used a grain team to lure the Huns into taking action first, it might have been a mistake and the grain team suffered heavy casualties, but after careful calculation, the gains should be greater than the losses.

If you don't have the heart to throw out the bait in your hand, you won't catch any fish.

"In the same way, if you take pity on the tired civilians and let them rest, delaying the time of transporting food to the front line, the soldiers holding arms to fight the enemy may starve. Fighting on an empty stomach, people who do not need to die, may He died tragically due to the weakness of his hands, which led to the retreat of one front and ultimately the collapse of the entire army, with dead people everywhere."

After saying this, Fusu's expression changed slightly. This was something that the young man had never thought of.

"Hei Fu secretly thinks that it would be the greatest unkindness to allow such a situation to happen! For what happened today, I heard that the young master has punished himself to the second level, so let's forget it. However, I hope that the young master will supervise the food supply in the future and not delay the trip!"

Fusu was secretly scolded by Hei Fu, but instead of becoming angry, he lowered his sleeves solemnly and said, "Fusu has learned a lesson."

At this time, under Zhao Ben's announcement, all the civilian husbands were urged to stand up. Hei Fu said: "The grain team will set off immediately. Hei Fu will lead the way for the young master. How about delaying the young master?"

"The general is in front and the supervisor is in the back. This is how it should be."

Heifu nodded to Tang Duo and left with his entourage. At this time, the general had a conversation with the supervisor. Chunyu Yuecai, who was too knowledgeable and did not dare to speak, said in a low voice:

"Although this lieutenant general has a humble attitude, his words are quite critical of the young master, and he even scolds him!"

But Fusu shook his head: "General Wei's words do have some truth. If you know it, you know it, and if you don't know it, you don't know it. Fusu first experienced the military, and he really doesn't understand military affairs. He only cares about the fatigue of the people, but forgets about the front line. The officers and soldiers are also looking forward to food, looking at one thing and losing another, Fusu is at fault. If similar things happen in the future, he should follow the law of the general!"

After that, he seemed to have remembered something, looked at Chunyu Yue, and said with a smile: "Also, General Wei is strict in managing the army, and will not give in to the young master who supervises the army. He is neither humble nor arrogant when talking to me. Observe his words and actions. If I’m afraid you, the little Xiangyuan man, won’t act like this?”

The Mo family admired Heifu more, and Tang Duo was overjoyed: "That's right! General Wei can be an official!"

Chunyu Yue wanted to say more, but Fusu stopped him with his hand.

"Mr. Chunyu, Mr. Tang, like you, I do not agree with my father's wanton sending of troops to fight this border war that damages the people's strength. None of the fifteen thousand civilians from Guandong are willing to go far beyond the Great Wall. But Fu Fu Now that Su has received the mission, regardless of whether he is willing or not, he must fulfill his responsibility of supervising the army from the day the division is dispatched! The general and the supervising army not only check and balance each other, but also assist each other. I hope to cooperate candidly with General Wei, similar to If so, sir, please don’t say anything again in the future!”

Chunyu Yue retreated calmly. Although this young master was elegant and kind, he also had his own stubbornness in his heart, which could not be changed by a few words.

Seeing that the grain team was about to set off again, Fusu, as the postponed supervisor, took the time to visit the civilians who suffered from severe heat stroke, vomiting and fever, and could only rest in the pavilion.

He has no airs at all, just like Mr. Yu walking among the sweaty and smelly civilians. While everyone admires him, they also move away, for fear of staining the clothes of the young master...

"Fusu will not let his second or third son fall to death on the road."

Fusu handed over to the civilians who were left behind for treatment, regardless of whether these people from Guandong could understand his words, and turned around. The perseverance in his eyes when he recited "Dongshan" remained unchanged.

Seeing the long team in front embarking on the long journey again, he held on to the carriage rails and thought to himself: "General Wei said that kindness does not lead to troops. This statement is reasonable."

"But I am not the general in charge of the army, but the young master who oversees the army..."

After walking among these civilians for more than half a month, watching their lives and listening to their complaints, Fu Su understood that the world had just settled down, and Guizhou had not yet gathered in the distance. People in Shandong just wanted to live a good life at home, plowing in the spring and harvesting in the autumn, and no one wanted to come and fight. This battle.

But the emperor had orders and had to obey them. Fusu only felt that as the Qin Gongzi and the supervisor of the army, he might be able to make them feel some goodwill.

If even he turned a blind eye, then these civilians who were treated as captive slaves by the Qin soldiers and frequently whipped and driven away, apart from the harsh laws that strangled their necks, what other reasons did they have to have nothing to do with him in this matter? In the war of 2008-2011, how could you safely carry food and cargo and endure the pain of being transported thousands of miles?

"Therefore, a general must not be merciful, but he must treat everyone with kindness!"