Shen Zhezi himself was not very clear about the details of the left-close forces, so he could not provide Du He with any suggestions for construction. If Duch thinks that this battle should be fought, then it will be fought.

It is true that these military leaders in the north have no intention of belonging to the imperial court, and Shen Zhezi actually does not have much trust in them. If he had enough time and strength, he would certainly be willing to cut off these military leaders one by one and unify them into one. But this idea is not very realistic, if the attitude is too tough, it is inevitable to force the rest to Beitou.

Therefore, at the same time, Liwei must also woo, fight a part, pull a part, and deter a part. How to choose is still within the trade-offs of the main general.

"This time the horses are coming, this battle will be more certain! If you can defeat the remnants of the old city of Chuxian, not only can you collect more than 1,000 people who dare to fight, but also form a deterrent to the surroundings, which will be of great benefit to the future development! ”

Since crossing the river, he has either fought against a group of rabble bandits, or focused on reclaiming the wasteland, and Du He is also in urgent need of a meritorious service to prove himself, and he is very eager to fight.

After hearing this, Shen Zhezi waved his hand and smiled: "Daohui, you are the main thing here, although I have crossed the river, but it is only a glimpse of the light, I am not sure, and there is no need to overstep the bounds." Moreover, the preparation for the war and the march may still require confrontation and pursuit, which may not be completed within ten months. I was busy crossing the river this time, and I didn't have much time to stay here, especially in Taichung, and I will return to the capital in a few days. ”

When Du He heard this, he was a little worried and lost in his heart, but he was also secretly happy.

On the one hand, the strength of the remnants of Yuzhou is not weak, he has not personally commanded such a big war, it is inevitable that there will be a lack of confidence, and if Shen Zhezi is in charge, he will feel more at ease. On the other hand, he has been planning for this battle for a long time, and if he is deprived of command when the war starts, it is like the long-awaited cave room being entered by others, and even if he wins a big victory, there is always a regret that he has not been able to complete the battle.

Shen Zhezi also saw that Du He was slightly short of breath, patted him on the shoulder with a smile, and said: "Even if you are born to know, you must bow down and practice in order to show your ability." Last year, I went on alone, to be honest, I couldn't calm down in my heart, I couldn't sleep every time I suffered from gains and losses, and even the moment before I went into battle, I was still sweating like rain. But since he is already in the battle array, he can only advance without retreating. ”

"Besides, Daohui, you have done a good job in Jiangbei now, and it can be said that it has lived up to its usefulness. The current situation is still easy, why not go further, don't limit yourself because of small cowardice, let it go. It is gratifying to win, even if there is a slight setback, retreat to self-reflection, and you will be able to achieve all the success! It is true that there is no peace in this life, but for those who have aspirations, it is not a blessing! Great rivers and mountains, treat people to paint, can hold this pen to splash ink and wave, who else can I be! ”

When Du He heard Shen Zhezi's words, he also smiled, and then said with a self-deprecating smile: "Every major event has a calm breath, although I am old and stupid, but this calm mind is still inferior to a horse after all." ”

Next, Du He talked about his pre-war planning and arrangement, as well as many ideas for cleaning up the situation after the war, for Shen Zhezi's detailed guidance.

For the battle itself, he has nothing to worry about, after all, those remnants of the Yuzhou army have been tossing and falling, and their morale has already fallen to the bottom, and there has not yet been a war, and several generals have already expressed their sincerity, and even secretly transferred their family and property here, to seek a way out, only because of internal disputes, so they did not completely surrender.

The only thing that worries him a little is that such a big military operation will inevitably make everyone around him look sideways. What kind of reaction those people will make because of this, Duch has been deducing for a long time, and has not made a definite judgment, so it has been delayed until now.

"After Zu Yue surrendered to thieves, there was complete chaos here in Yuzhou. The Karma Nu had no intention of going south, and the imperial court had no intention of going north to re-operate. This place does not belong to the two sides, the royal rule is gone, and the people's hearts are also wavering. I myself am already a soft-spoken person, and even if I have contact, I am lacking in response, and it is difficult to fathom the depth of his heart. ”

Speaking of this, Du He was full of helplessness, such a chaotic situation directly affected his planning. If he is too aggressive, it is very likely to intensify the current illusion of calm, or he may be boycotted, or even led to the deportation of Hu Nan. If he acts conservatively, he will not be able to open up the situation for a long time, and the meaning of his crossing the river will be lost.

After hearing this, Shen Zhezi also nodded and said: "This matter is indeed worrying, so I crossed the river this time, and I also hope to sit down and talk with all parties to see if we can negotiate a result and whether there is any possibility of cooperation." ”

"This is very difficult, it is true that the horse is already a famous book in Jiangdong, but after all, the north and the south are not the same, everyone does not know where to go, even if they see the horse, they may not be able to talk about a result."

After a sigh, Duch shook his head and said, not having much confidence in this.

"I know that the situation should be like this, but since we have all crossed the river, I might as well give it a try. In the past few days, I have asked Daohui to contact me on my behalf, and if I can invite a few people, even if I can't let them make any decisions, I will convey the goodwill, which can also help Daohui your business in this realm. ”

Shen Zhezi didn't expect that he would be able to see each other with a cloud-piercing arrow and thousands of troops, but he didn't accumulate steps, and he couldn't reach thousands of miles, and this first step had to be taken after all.

The two talked until late at night, and then they dispersed for a short rest.

The next morning, while Shen Zhezi was still asleep, he was awakened by the sound of gongs and drums outside the camp. When he walked out of the barracks in his single clothes, he saw that the east was just white, and the men in the camp were already lined up, each with his own farming tools, and went to work in the fields under the guidance of the soldiers.

At this time, Duch was also mounted on horseback, and stood in the camp waiting for the sergeants to assemble. Although he only took a light nap for a while, he was still in good spirits at this time, and when he saw Shen Zhezi standing in front of the barracks, he motioned for his soldiers to send a warrant for passage in the camp. Not long after, more than 1,000 sergeants had been assembled, with ring-headed knives hanging on their waists, a huge bamboo basket on their shoulders, and bamboo guns in their hands.

Shen Zhezi looked at the direction of the sergeants' departure for a long time, Guo Yu, who had fallen asleep early last night, had also gotten up at this time, wearing a linen sleeved short robe, and while walking, he looked left and right at the camp, and said with a smile: "Du Daohui does have the talent to do anything, he can command clearly and orderly, and he can already be called a knowing soldier." ”

Shen Zhezi also has experience in military training, and understands that it is not easy for people to do what they order and prohibit, and not be timid in battle. The meaning of the existence of the army is to wipe out the characteristics of the individual to the incalculable, and to make thousands and thousands of people work with one heart and one heart to fight for only one goal, that is, victory!

Each general has his own unique set of training and commanding methods. Some people are good at killing people, and some people are known for loving soldiers. Shen Zhezi himself doesn't have any special experience, and all he can think of is nothing more than rewarding and punishing people, increasing people's sense of honor, and maintaining a good atmosphere of active competition internally.

The best army not only has abundant physical strength and excellent rations, but also has its soul, and it must set a lofty goal for people who are willing to fight for, so that everyone can understand what they are fighting for and what they can get from their efforts.

In this regard, the beggar army is doing a good job. Survival is the most fundamental and simple need of human beings, but in this troubled world, survival has become a luxury, and it needs to beg to live, which itself brings a kind of tragic feelings.

If you can't beg for life, then you might as well fight to the death! If you win, you live, if you lose, you will die, and the two results of life and death will urge people to do their best! In such an army, even if it is a little sheep, if you stay for a long time, you will be contaminated with anger and turn into a warrior who dares to fight.

But there is another problem with the beggar army, that is, the bottom line is too low, and in order to survive, they can do everything they can, regardless of right and wrong, do not distinguish between good and evil, and tend to act instinctively. Of course, there is nothing wrong with the need for survival, but the problem is that once it is abused, it is difficult to have effective restraints, and the generals are all influenced and coerced by the rebels, so there is no talk of building a higher level.

In the end, the beggars were reduced to thugs, unable to form their own political program or build their own superstructure, moving between various forces, and killing was the only way for them to manifest their worth. Gradually, begging became a life, and finally disappeared in the ignorant attacks again and again, which can be described as a tragic song of life.

Shen Zhezi has also been thinking about a theme and choosing a base point to build the soul of his army. But how to choose this point can be realistic, not only to stimulate people's resonance, but also to add more meaning to this one value, and finally form a huge and stable ideological construction.

This question seems simple, but Shen Zhezi thought about it for a long time and didn't make a decision. In this era of the great collision between Hu and Han, nationalism is, of course, an unshakable foundation. But for ordinary soldiers, this argument is inevitably a bit grandiose, and there is no personal experience.

Most of those who can join the army are from poor families. It is not only the Hulu who make their lives miserable and persecute them. Moreover, even if they fight hard and expel the Hulu, they may not be able to obtain a good life with certainty.

At least in the current era of Shile's rule, the contradictions between Hu and Han have not intensified to the point of life and death, and for many people, joining Hu is not a difficult opportunity to choose. However, they didn't know that under the shadow of Shile, there was a complete demon lurking waiting to be devoured! And once they choose, they won't even have a chance to struggle!