mtl008 Chapter 159 Visiting General Wang Jian
Chapter 159 Visiting General Wang Jian
At dawn, the soft sunlight, like a golden veil, filters through the gaps in the lush foliage, gently scattering across the earth. The dappled light and shadow intertwine to create a beautiful picture, bringing a touch of freshness and tranquility to the world.
Ying Wuyou sat in front of the dressing table, letting Liuli skillfully style her hair into a simple yet elegant updo, before eagerly getting up and going out. She wore a light blue long dress, with rabbit fur embellishments on the collar.
A finely decorated carriage was already prepared outside the palace. Ying Wuyou stepped lightly into the carriage and slowly made her way towards General Wang Jian's residence. Along the way, shops on both sides of the street opened one after another, and early risers were busy with their own affairs, with noise rising and falling, but this did not affect Ying Wuyou's anticipation in the slightest.
Before long, the carriage stopped in front of General Wang Jian's residence. The residence appeared rather unassuming and modest, not much different from the residences of other ordinary officials from the outside. However, the vermilion gate exuded an air of solemnity.
Ying Wuyou gestured for the guard beside him to knock on the door. Soon after, the gatekeeper hurried over. The guard explained Ying Wuyou's identity and the purpose of his visit. The gatekeeper, not daring to delay, quickly turned and went inside to report.
A moment later, General Wang Jian led his entourage of descendants in briskly. Although General Wang Jian was nearing sixty, he was still vigorous and walked with a steady gait. He wore a dark brown robe with a black belt around his waist, making him appear very capable and efficient.
Upon seeing Ying Wuyou, General Wang Jian immediately greeted her with a warm smile and bowed, saying, "Princess Jiayang, it is an honor to have you here. I have been negligent in my duties." Ying Wuyou smiled and returned the greeting, saying politely, "General, you are too kind. Your personal welcome makes me feel truly honored."
After exchanging a few pleasantries, the atmosphere gradually became relaxed and harmonious. Then, led by General Wang Jian, the group entered the inner courtyard of the mansion. The courtyard was shaded by lush trees, bursting with vibrant flowers, and its pavilions and terraces were arranged in a pleasing and orderly fashion, creating a unique and picturesque scene.
The mansion was elegantly and solemnly furnished, reflecting the owner's status and position. Ying Wuyou entered the reception room, and soon several beautiful maids entered with light steps, carrying steaming bowls of chicken soup. After respectfully placing the soup on the table, they smiled and withdrew.
Ying Wuyou gently picked up the spoon, scooped up a small mouthful of chicken soup, and tasted it carefully. After savoring it, she put down the spoon and said, "General Wang, I have come here today with some important matters to discuss. I wonder if it would be convenient for you to listen to me now?" Her gaze was sincere and expectant as she looked at Wang Jian.
Upon hearing this, Wang Jian was slightly taken aback, then a kind smile appeared on his face as he replied, "Your Highness is too kind. I happen to have some free time this afternoon. Please speak freely, Your Highness. As long as it is within my power, I will certainly do my best to help." He stroked his beard, his eyes revealing respect and concern for Ying Wuyou.
Ying Wuyou took a deep breath and continued, "General Wang must also know about the matter concerning the economic zone a few days ago. My father is worried that although this move is beneficial to current development, it may give the states of Qi, Chu, and Wei a few years to catch their breath and recuperate. By then, I'm afraid their strength will have recovered, and they will hinder our Great Qin's great cause of unifying the world!" As she said this, her face showed worry.
Upon hearing this, Wang Jian slowly nodded, his expression grave, and echoed, "What the princess says is quite right. I also have my doubts about this. Our Qin soldiers have always been brave and skilled in battle, unafraid of powerful enemies. However, once this economic zone is established, it is hard to guarantee that some soldiers will not become complacent, indulging in comfort and pleasure, thus neglecting training and causing a decline in overall combat effectiveness. In that case, it will indeed have an adverse impact on our Qin's future conquests."
Ying Wuyou smiled and nodded, indicating that she deeply agreed with what General Wang said. Then she said slowly, "General Wang, I do have some humble opinions on the matter of training soldiers. For this reason, I have specially written an army training plan. I have come to visit you today to ask for your help in reviewing whether this plan is feasible."
After speaking, Ying Wuyou gently opened the exquisite little handbag she carried and carefully took out several papers. Upon seeing this, the guard beside her quickly stepped forward, respectfully took the papers, and then presented them to Wang Jian with both hands.
Wang Jian solemnly accepted the papers and began to read them carefully. His gaze was focused and sharp, as if trying to discern every detail through the words. At first, he frowned slightly, seemingly encountering some difficulty, but as he read on, his expression gradually relaxed, occasionally revealing a hint of barely perceptible joy. Time passed slowly, and after about fifteen minutes, Wang Jian finally finished reading all the pages.
At this moment, Wang Jian raised his head, staring intently at Ying Wuyou before him, and asked, "Your Highness, is this training plan truly the work of one person?"
In response to Wang Jian's question, Ying Wuyou first nodded slightly, then shook her head slightly and replied softly, "General Wang, this plan is the result of my research into numerous classic texts and my own thoughts and insights."
After hearing Ying Wuyou's words, Wang Jian looked at her again with undisguised admiration. He couldn't help but sigh, "Princess, you are so young yet possess such talent; you are truly a prodigy! However, in my opinion, although this training method is theoretically feasible, we will probably need to select a group of soldiers to train and practice it before we can know the final result."
Ying Wuyou nodded slightly and said, "Of course. General Wang, regarding this training plan, do you think there are any aspects that need to be revised or improved? Please point them out, and I will carefully consider and revise them accordingly."
Wang Jian replied solemnly, “Training soldiers cannot be limited to individual skills and simple tactical combinations; it must also fully incorporate the intricacies of various formations. Take the three-person back-to-back combat formation you mentioned as an example. On the surface, if these three can cooperate tacitly, they can indeed launch proactive attacks or maintain a solid defense in battle. However, if we do not comprehensively consider factors such as climate conditions, weather, terrain, and the actual situation of the enemy army, then this simple formation is extremely vulnerable to being surrounded and attacked by the enemy, and may even result in the annihilation of the entire army!”
Upon hearing this, Ying Wuyou nodded repeatedly in agreement and said with emotion, "General Wang is absolutely right! I have never personally stepped onto the battlefield and lack practical experience, so these ideas are merely my initial thoughts. As for how to flexibly command and deploy troops on the battlefield, and how to rationally arrange troop deployments, I know nothing about it! All of this can only rely on your wise decisions and outstanding talents, General Wang."
After a moment's thought, Wang Jian continued, "Your Highness, I plan to first select a group of people for trial training using the training method you proposed. If it proves to be feasible and effective, we can gradually expand the training scale and slowly increase the number of participants. In this way, we can ensure the quality of training while reducing risk and costs. What do you think, Your Highness?"