Global Lords: Me and My Calabash Kiddos

Chapter 713: Chapter 280: Wang Zhongsi, Xue Rengui, Beyond Divine Level_2

Wang Zhongsi steadily executes a strategy of encirclement and cutoff tactics, capable of isolating this small city.

However, Li Longji does not listen, and with Li Linfu fanning the flames, orders Wang Zhongsi to capture it swiftly.

Wang Zhongsi is unwilling and elaborates on the pros and cons, submitting a petition to Li Longji, stating that a forcible attack will surely result in tens of thousands of elite warriors dying or being injured, with gains not worth the losses. He hopes Li Longji will rescind his orders.

But during the Tianbao Period, Li Longji is blinded by pride, indulgence, and a fondness for grand achievements, unwilling to heed such advice. He directly replaces the commander to assault the city and orders Wang Zhongsi to assist.

Simultaneously, Li Longji is displeased with Wang Zhongsi.

When an emperor is dissatisfied with a high-ranking general, the general either rebels or meets an unfortunate end.

Li Guangbi advises Wang Zhongsi, suggesting he stay far from the Capital City and not defy the Emperor.

Although Wang Zhongsi is very close to the Emperor, this petition to convey words cannot compare to the malicious words of treacherous ministers.

”In times of national tranquility, a general should only focus on nurturing his troops. I do not wish to deplete the strength of Zhongguo (China) for vanity!” This is what Wang Zhongsi said to Li Guangbi.

With a peaceful nation and people living in comfort, as a general, one should train soldiers, protect the country, and not wantonly attack other territories, exchanging the lives of soldiers for a general’s fame.

He could certainly honor the Emperor’s intent, attack Shibao City, and win favor from the Emperor with the blood of tens of thousands of warriors.

Wang Zhongsi has long been conferred as Supreme General, and in the Great Tang era of ”military merit leading to elevation,” if nothing unexpected happens, Wang Zhongsi will definitely become Prime Minister, as he is still in his prime.

But then he truly fulfills Du Fu’s ”War Chariots”: Have you not seen, at the head of Qinghai, ancient white bones left uncollected. New ghosts distressed, old ghosts weep, while the sky is dark and phantom voices wail.

Indeed!

This poem by Du Fu was written before the Anshi Rebellion, during the so-called ”Great Tang” times.

Even so, Du Fu still wishes to be an official?

Still hopes to ”scale the utmost peak” and ”elevate the emperor like Yao and Shun”?

Let’s see how other major poets of the Great Tang write their poems!

In truth, during the Great Tang period, Jiedu Envoys held enormous power, being true Supreme Generals of the Tang Dynasty, commanding an entire army. Before serving, the Emperor grants them dual banners and dual authority sticks.

The ”ji” is for controlling the military, ”du” is for financial expenditure, ”shi” is for ”being employed by the Emperor.”

All military, administrative, and financial affairs of a territory are under the control of the Jiedu Envoy.

During the Tianbao Period, Jiedu Envoys instigate unrighteous wars, annihilating nations, plundering, provoking, a grand empire akin to bandits and thieves.

Anxi, Jian Nan, Fan Yang, Pinglu, Jiedu Envoys incite wars for their own military glory.

Indeed, if expansion happens, posterity will surely sing praises, but the greedy are for greed, the utilitarians for utilitarianism, even fancying the beauty of another king’s wife, repeatedly insulting them.

The chariots rumble, the horses whinny, travelers each with bows at their waists, mother and wife see them off, dust obscures the Xianyang Bridge.

Tens of thousands of warriors die, in exchange for limited victories.

Yet Li Longji enjoys this.

Therefore, exacerbating the expansion of power, breeding desire.

Wang Zhongsi owns a huge bow requiring one hundred fifty pounds of power to pull, but Wang Zhongsi keeps it in his bag, never using it, to imply avoiding wasteful wars.

Changes huge between youth and middle age.

In history, those with achievements and abilities surpassing Wang Zhongsi are countless on both hands. Those who can achieve what Wang Zhongsi did, not a single one has.

He sacrifices his promising future, yet still fails to stop Li Longji from attacking Shibao City.

Tens of thousands of soldiers die at the gates of Shibao City, conquering only a lightly defended Shibao City.

The fate of Wang Zhongsi is predictable; brought back to the Capital City, almost framed to death. If not for Ge Shuhan persistently kneeling before Li Longji, Wang Zhongsi would have been gone then.

Ex-Supreme General of the four regions, eventually demoted to a local civil servant, less than a year later, dies suddenly at the age of forty-five!

When Anx Lushan served as a Jiedu Envoy, Wang Zhongsi deemed him to be favoring Hu Generals lightly and harboring sinister intentions.

His worry and regret transform into fervor, leaving the Great Tang, melding spirit with heaven and earth.

[ps: Many readers do not know Wang Zhongsi well; introducing his origin as a benevolent general. The summoned generals, special talents, and gifts are related to their life stories and posthumous titles. The ability of talents is also a shadow from past lives.]

”From now on, no more Wang Zhongsi, only Wang Xun, Wang Zhongsi disappears with the Great Tang, fading into smoke.”

”Wang Xun greets the Lord!”

Wang Xun is the name his father gave him. Zhongsi is a title granted by the Emperor, carrying the mark of the Great Tang.

”Congratulations on your rebirth, with your arrival, the territory shall be secure as fortresses.”

Yi Tian helps Wang Zhongsi up.

Wang Zhongsi’s special talent is somewhat peculiar.

It will only have maximum effect when Wang Zhongsi leads forces to guard a land alone.

It shows seventy percent for defending territory and attacking enemies.

During offensives, it only boosts soldiers’ Attack Power by 20%.

Currently, Yi Tian has not waged any unjust wars. The Indigenous People’s territory attacked were all aggressors against Yi Tian.

Furthermore, this summoned hero, although Weapon Mastery remains at level ten.

But Fighting Mastery is increased to LV.5, Horizontal Refining of Tendons and Bones to LV.5, Light as a Feather to LV.5.

Wang Zhongsi remains a Weapon Master, adept at swords, spears, and bows.

Coincidentally, Yi Tian has two SS-level Treasure Bows, along with an Enchanting Jade obtained from the Scorpio Gang, enhancing bow power by 20%.

”The Lord has reincarnated me, akin to reborn parents. Wang Xun knows nothing of the Celestial Dao World, willing to do anything for the Lord.” Wang Xun bows again.

”Where peace of mind lies, there is home. I also hope, like Huaxia.” Yi Tian understands how to utilize a general’s value.

He respects Wang Xun greatly and hopes Wang Xun will not change.

Takes a cup of Spirit Wine, letting Wang Xun warm up and quickly adapt to the weather.