Song Hongzhi has a talent for military affairs.
So after my father said that, I reacted immediately.
Since ancient times, the Central Plains has mainly adopted defense and defence when facing the grassland armies moving south.
Even if we attack, it is only when we have no other choice.
But even if we were defeated in the grassland.
They will also choose to retreat after achieving certain strategic goals.
The reason is very simple, that is, the grassland is not the home ground of the Central Plains army.
The Central Plains army can capture cities and strongholds, and can defeat the strong with the weak. After achieving these goals, the army needs to replenish and rest.
Once the city is captured, it means that supplies will be collected and the next attack will be organized.
But what about the grassland? That’s where nomadic tribes live, and there are no cities.
Even if you win, you can't replenish it.
That means.
As long as the war continues, the consumption will continue.
Not to mention where to rest, after all, the grassland is too big, and the cavalry on the grassland can attack from any time and any direction.
Therefore, it was very difficult for the Central Plains dynasty to eliminate the grassland forces, and it would come at a huge cost.
That is why even the mission of the Marquis of Shenwu is mainly for defense in the northern border.
But now, Song Hongzhi heard what his father said.
Suddenly realized.
If there was a new offensive line, it would be different.
First, Zhenbei Pass in the north, as before, served as a defense to resist the enemy.
In Gaoyang area, troops can be stationed directly. Coupled with the special geographical environment, when to attack is just a matter of a word.
Because Song Hongzhi knew very well that although the grassland bordered Gaoyang State, there was a huge mountain range in that place, which was equivalent to a natural barrier. If it was an ordinary march, it would be fine.
But the grasslands are full of cavalry, and they can only exert their strongest combat power when they charge in a large scale.
But if faced with such complex terrain, cavalry would become a burden.
That's why.
Although Gaoyang Kingdom was not powerful, it was no longer plundered by the grasslands.
The fundamental reason is that there is a natural barrier.
Now that Gaoyang has been destroyed, this geographical advantage has completely belonged to the Wei Dynasty...
"Father, you are right. With Gao Yang as our backing, when I lead the army, we can attack when we advance and defend when we retreat!" Song Hongzhi's eyes became brighter.
Although in his eyes, there is no such thing as retreat in war.
But I also know that sometimes having one more way out means more choices.
If you only use Zhenbei Pass as a base and head towards the grassland.
That's too low a margin for error.
So he could totally understand.
The reason why Shenwu Hou was always conservative when fighting was because he knew that some battles could not be risked.
"Now you understand why I said Your Majesty is playing a big game, right?" Song Gongwen smiled and continued, "The eighteen tribes of the grasslands are a serious threat to the Great Wei. If Your Majesty wants to create a truly prosperous dynasty, you must deal with the grasslands."
"But even if we have a million soldiers and powerful generals, it will be difficult to completely defeat the grassland."
"The only other method is to send troops from the plateau and catch the grassland tribes off guard."
"By then, we can continue to gather our troops and march out from Zhenbei Pass with dignity."
"It would be much easier to deal with the grassland tribes this way."
"By then, the offensive and defensive positions between our Great Wei and the grasslands will inevitably change!"
Speaking of this.
Even Song Gongwen was excited.
Because he felt that this was definitely what His Majesty intended.
Otherwise, why would he send his own son to be the Protector of Gaoyang?
I think that governing the local area is secondary, and dealing with the grassland is the most important thing.
"That means, Gao Yang, I have to go no matter what?" Song Hongzhi nodded and continued, "Father, I'm fine with commanding the army, but I really don't know anything about governing the people."
"Don't you understand?" Song Gongwen said, "Your Majesty has sent you. You don't need to govern the people, you only need to govern the army."
"Also, there are many civilians in Gaoyang. You can use them to train a large army for the imperial court."
"Otherwise, why would His Majesty give this position to you? It's because the Protector General of Gaoyang has the power to expand the army."
In Song Gongwen's opinion, the greatest use of Gaoyang is to deal with the grassland.
As for whether it can be well governed, it is secondary. After all, as long as the problem of grassland disappears.
With the means of the court, it is not difficult to absorb and govern it well.
"I see."
Next to him, Song Hongzhi finally understood.
The gloom on his face was also swept away at this moment.
He was originally thinking that even if he became the Protector General of Gaoyang, he would not have many troops under his command.
Because when he arrived in Gaoyang, he could only bring some soldiers from Liaozhen with him.
But they forgot that the Protector General of Gaoyang had great power.
You can expand the army.
As for the source of soldiers, they can be directly recruited from Gaoyang.
"Alright." At this time, Song Gongwen paused, then said, "Hongzhi, His Majesty has asked you to go to Gaoyang. Don't be resistant, because you are carrying a great mission. Remember, you must not let His Majesty down."
"I understand, son." Song Hongzhi nodded, and began to be eager to try.
He was originally worried about not being able to lead the troops in the future.
Now after hearing what my father explained.
Suddenly I feel.
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