Chapter 130 is coming
As for Wang Anshi, he has received both praise and criticism in history.
The praise mainly comes from his courage to reform political malpractices, while the negative comments about him come from the fact that he is too stubborn in doing things.
Left negative comments such as unsympathetic and hard-core.
If he was in charge of criminal law, this would be a good character. However, in the process of implementing the New Deal, because he was too stubborn and did not know how to adapt, some officials who originally supported the New Deal turned to the conservatives, which eventually led to the complete collapse of the New Deal.
Lu Sen was not very clear about history, and the history he learned in school was just a superficial introduction, with only some important events in each dynasty being covered, which was just a brief introduction.
Speaking of historical figures of the Northern Song Dynasty, the one taught the most in schools is Su Dongpo... There's no other way, he is a great writer, and in the past five thousand years, he and Li Bai are the most loved by literati, so naturally they are "talked about" the most.
As for Wang Anshi, Lu Sen knew that he had implemented new policies and was also known as the stubborn prime minister.
Looking at the young man with a swollen face and clear nose, Lu Sen smiled and said, "But is it Wang Jiefu?"
Lu Sen and Wang Anshi were not very familiar with each other. They were just acquaintances during court sessions. However, Yang Jinhua would occasionally go to Wang Anshi's house with a fruit basket, chat with his wives and concubines, and then leave after putting down her things.
Although Wang Anshi was now considered a young talent, his official position was not high. Master Pang pushed the position of military supervisor on him with the intention of promoting him.
But I didn't expect...to screw it up.
Wang Anshi raised his head, saw Lu Sen, snorted, and said, "Master Lu, are you here to laugh at me...hiss!"
As soon as he opened his mouth, his facial muscles were stretched and it immediately started to hurt!
Lu Sen also sat down and said, "I really came here to see the joke. My wife beat you up, and I am very happy."
Wang Anshi's eyes showed some shame and anger. He glared at Lu Sen and said, "Master Lu, even if your relatives committed crimes and beat up officials, aren't you afraid that I will write a letter to the government and report you?"
"Haha, just report it! What's the use of an official position to me!" Lu Sen shook his head indifferently and sneered: "You should be thankful that it was my wife who started it first, otherwise it would have been me. I am not good at martial arts, and I don't know how to control the severity of my attacks. Killing someone is nothing, but I am afraid of beating someone half-crippled, lying in bed for the rest of his life, and needing others to serve him when he poops and pees."
Wang Anshi was furious when he heard this threat. He immediately stood up and shouted, "Master Lu is trying to use his power to suppress others. I, Wang Anshi, will not accept it!"
Lu Sen also stood up suddenly, grabbed Wang Anshi's collar, and said coldly: " Who is using power to oppress others? A good battle was led by an idiot like you and turned into a great defeat! More than 100,000 Song people died in vain, and you have the nerve to say that I used power to oppress others? If it weren't for you, the military supervisor, how could things have become so bad."
"Humph, judging only by appearances, Master Lu, you are not very smart!"
"You don't mean to say that this is to save the Zhe family, do you?" Lu Sen laughed three times, and then said angrily: "Something like the Zhe family must have achieved such a great feat, and their achievements must be greater than their master's, and they will not be tolerated by the world, so you and other civil officials must lead the victory, otherwise the Zhe family will be in great trouble after the victory, just like the Yang family! Right?"
Wang Anshi's face turned pale. He really thought so.
"So, you civil officials are really shameless sometimes." Lu Sen's eyes were full of contempt, and he pushed Wang Anshi back: "If I had no choice, I really wouldn't want to stand in the same court with you."
After saying that, Lu Sen turned around and left the inner tent without hesitation.
Lu Sen went out the door and saw Zhang Zai and several soldiers standing on one side.
When Zhang Zai saw Lu Sen coming out, he smiled and bowed as a sign of greeting.
Lu Sen looked around and said, "From now on, Wang Jiefu, the Minister of the Secretariat, must stay in the tent and not participate in any military affairs. Do you understand? If he steps out of the tent, you can ask him to stay back."
The soldier standing by happily responded loudly: "As ordered."
Wang Anshi rushed out and said angrily: "Master Lu, you are taking this opportunity to retaliate. You are a relative of the Zhe family , so you should avoid suspicion!"
Lu Sen smiled and turned back: "Doctor Wang, I am now the supervisor of the entire Xixia attacking army. I am still a fourth-rank civil official, a direct scholar of Tianzhang Pavilion. Both the rank and the actual power are much higher than you. Now I have given the order, are you going to ?"
There was something sarcastic in his smile, as if he was waiting for Wang Anshi to disobey his orders so that he could arrest him.
"you……"
Wang Anshi wanted to say something, but when he saw Zhang Zai opposite him winking at him, he immediately held back.
Lu Sen naturally also saw Zhang Zai's little action, but he ignored it and left.
After Lu Sen left, Zhang Zai stepped forward and dragged the angry Wang Anshi back to the tent, then ordered his personal soldiers to guard outside and said, "Jiefu, Master Lu is also angry now, why bother to confront him?"
"I just don't accept it." Wang Anshi sat cross-legged on the ground and pounded the blanket heavily. "Master Lu may have a talent for cultivation, but what does he know about governing a country and commanding an army?"
Wang Anshi has always been arrogant and always felt that there are not many people in the world who can compare with him.
This also has a lot to do with the fact that he was able to ascend the throne and attend court at a young age. Considering his current age, his official position is already very high.
Of course... Lu Sen is a different matter.
Zhang Zai chuckled and said, "Master Lu really doesn't know how to govern a country or command an army, but he has one advantage, which is that he doesn't interfere."
Wang Anshi frowned and thought, what you mean is that I am interfering.
"I have been working as a clerk in the Secretariat recently, waiting for an appointment. I didn't expect to be appointed as the deputy military supervisor." Zhang Zai smiled happily, but then said seriously: "Because of this, I can get some information. According to the secret report of the Imperial City Department, Master Lu never issued an order when he was the military supervisor before."
Wang Anshi snorted: "He has nothing in his mind! How can he give orders?"
"Even if he is hungry, he knows when to advance and when to retreat. This is stronger than most people." Zhang Zai sighed and said, "Master Pang asked me to come here mainly to tell you one word: endure!"
When Wang Anshi heard this, he was shocked, and then his eyes were filled with resentment and humiliation.
But such emotions disappeared in less than five breaths, and Wang Anshi said with no joy or sadness: "Master Pang is planning to give up on a useless person like me?"
Wang Anshi emphasized the word "useless person".
"Grand Tutor Pang knew you would think this way, so he specifically told you that Jiefu is a man of great talent and will definitely be able to ascend the throne and become a prime minister in the future. However, he still lacks some experience and qualifications now, so he hopes you can be patient and wait for a few more years. Before he retires in old age, he will definitely pave the way for you."
Wang Anshi was stunned for a moment, then nodded gently: "Master Pang is truly my mentor."
He was very grateful to Master Pang, who had given him such an important position as the Minister of the Secretariat, just to help him gain experience.
The same goes for the position of military supervisor.
Zhang Zai breathed a sigh of relief when he saw that Wang Anshi had listened to his advice.
At that moment, the atmosphere in the tent became much more harmonious, and Wang Anshi's anxiety and depression dissipated.
Afterwards, the two of them started chatting, and as they talked, they found that they had many similar views. For example, they both believed that the court now had many bad policies, and if it continued like this, there would definitely be a disaster, and new policies needed to be implemented to eliminate redundant policies.
Then the two of them hit it off right away and felt that the other was their life-long soulmate.
Back to Lu Sen, after leaving Wang Anshi's tent, he came to the marshal's tent.
Mu Guiying, wearing silver scale armor, is truly both beautiful and heroic.
She was discussing military matters with Zhe Jizu and Di Qing.
Yang Wenguang stood aside, guarding the door like a personal guard.
When Lu Sen came in, Yang Wenguang hurriedly bowed, "General Lu."
This is a public place, not home, so Yang Wenguang can only address Lu Sen by his official title.
Mu Guiying heard the voice, looked up and said with a smile: "General Lu, let's discuss military affairs together?"
Di Qing and Zhe Jizu beside him also clasped their fists slightly as a salute.
We are all acquaintances, so there is no need to be too polite.
Lu Sen shook his head, sat down beside him, and said with a smile: "I'll just listen. Anyway, I don't understand military formations."
Mu Guiying and Di Qing both smiled slightly.
Both of them had served as grand marshals, and they knew very well that having such an incompetent military supervisor was a great thing for them.
Zhe Jizu sighed and said, "If the previous Wang Jianjun had half the courage of Lu Jianjun, this battle wouldn't have turned out like this."
Originally, the marshal of Yongxing Road was Zhe Jimin, but in the previous defeat, Zhe Jimin was seriously injured and had already been sent back to Xi'an city for treatment. The marshal of the Zhe family was temporarily taken over by Zhe Jizu.
However, there is a bottle of honey left by Lu Sen in Xi'an City. Unless nothing unexpected happens, Zhe Jimin will be able to return to the battlefield soon.
The other two marshals felt somewhat sad.
The three of them then discussed military affairs. There were occasional disputes, but they soon reached a consensus.
Finally, Di Qing frowned and said, "Although this arrangement can indeed deal with the attack of Western Xia, I am afraid that the morale is insufficient now and the battlefield will collapse at the first touch. In that case, no matter how sophisticated the arrangement is, it will not work."
Mu Guiying also let out a long sigh.
Along the way, she saw clearly the military discipline of the imperial guards.
It cannot be said to be completely waste, it can only be said to be half waste.
The Qinfeng Road army and the Yongxing Road army had just suffered such a defeat. Although they still had a certain combat effectiveness, their morale was not very high.
In this situation, it is difficult for them to ensure that the soldiers can fight the enemy according to their own deployment and not run away.
She thought for a moment and asked, "General Lu, do you have any ideas to boost morale?"
Mu Guiying's eyes were full of anticipation. She always felt that her son-in-law was actually very capable and a man who could create miracles.
Lu Sen thought for a while and asked, "Do you want me to perform a ritual?"
The three marshals in the tent all had questioning expressions on their faces.
On the second day, there were rumors in the military camp that "Master Lu is going to perform a ritual to wipe out the Xixia barbarians."
The news spread faster and faster, and became more and more true.
In the army, Di Qing and Mu Guiying both have extremely high prestige and are the ones people can follow to the death.
The two brothers of the Zhe family are not bad either, and they have some personal charm, but they are slightly inferior.
As for Lu Sen... I guess no soldier would follow him on the battlefield, but no soldier wanted to go against Lu Sen either, and they hoped that Lu Sen would stand on their side.
Master Lu may not know how to fight, but he knows about magic.
Who can't see the effect of the 'Rejuvenation Banner' in the wounded soldiers' camp now?
Moreover, there was the case of Master Lu driving a huge wheel and pulling back 200,000 enemy soldiers.
So, they want to believe and are willing to believe.
As the rumor spread, many people were surprised to find that a cavalry team went to the rear and brought back a lot of sand and gravel.
Moreover, fourteen strange things suddenly appeared in the center of the military camp. At first glance, they looked like siege fences, square in shape, and equipped with movable wheels.
But the strange thing is that the top part is not an archer platform, but a large square frame with a typical big head and small body, which looks weird.
Then, more than a dozen plumes of black smoke rose from behind the marshal's tent. At first, people thought it was a beacon signal, but it went out in less than an hour and a half.
Although it was strange, all the soldiers felt some anticipation when they saw the fourteen large "well curbs" that were at least five meters high.
The outward manifestation of this expectation was that morale immediately increased.
Mu Guiying, Di Qing and Zhe Jizu were in the marshal's tent. When they heard the report from their personal soldiers, they all breathed a sigh of relief.
Zhe Jizu said with great admiration: "Master Lu is indeed amazing. He has boosted the morale of the army with such a simple move."
Di Qing asked, "Marshal Mu, do you know what those fourteen siege engines that look like well fences are?"
Mu Guiying shook her head, then she touched the 'Zao Jian' lying on her shoulder armor and chuckled, "But it must be a very powerful weapon."
Di Qing looked at Zao Jian on Marshal Mu's shoulder with envy in his eyes.
The Song army was now stuck at the only entrance to the hill, and even with their low morale, they were able to hold on.
The Western Xia army opposite them had been in a stalemate with them.
After all, everyone knows that if you defend for too long, you will lose.
The one leading the Western Xia army at this time was Mo Zang Su'er, one of the nephews of Prime Minister Mo Zang.
He sat in the big tent, listening to the advice and arrangements of the generals around him.
At this moment, a guard suddenly rushed in and said, "Report, fourteen strange objects were erected in the enemy Song army overnight, and their purpose is unknown."
Mo Zang Su'er immediately stood up and walked out with a sword in hand, and the other Xixia generals followed immediately.
Because the Western Xia military camp was located under a hill, which was several dozen meters higher than the Song army camp, as long as they went out of the tent, they could see the general situation of the Song army camp from afar.
There were indeed fourteen things like well curbs that stood up overnight.
Moreover, the "top" of these well curbs appears to be very large, and is covered with sewn white or black cloth.
"I heard that Master Lu Sen has already arrived at the Song army." Mei Zang Su'er's face was full of fear: "This is a bit troublesome. I don't know what this thing is used for, what if..."
He didn't want to say any more, for fear of ruining morale.
But no matter what, there is always a bad feeling lingering in my heart.
A former Song general who surrendered nearby clasped his fists and said, "Master Mei Zang, this Lu Sen demon uses all kinds of tricks. As long as you are not under the command of the Song army, his Ten Thousand Wheels Formation will not be used."
Mei Zang Su'er seemed to think that what the surrendered general said made sense, but she despised him in her heart.
"A surrendered general is a surrendered general. He has no backbone. He actually calls me sir!"
