Chapter 74

Su Ye stared at Zhao Kuangyin's luxurious panel, agonizing for a long time.

If we talk solely about ability, having Zhao Kuangyin lead this detachment would be perfect.

Just

Su Ye was somewhat worried, Zhao Kuangyin bringing this detachment into Qi Zhou.

Will they just go frolicking about in Qi Zhou and then vanish?

Then this army would appear on the battlefield against the Cangzhou Army or the Cloud Prefecture Army!

He certainly didn't want to experience his subordinate troops simply letting go and vanishing, never to return.

「Ding! Unlimited random summon second person, Junior Protector Yu Qian, Commander-in-Chief 96, Martial 78, Intelligence 95, Politics 100. 」

Loyal soul of the Ming, beloved of four reigns, Yu Qian?

This is a real tough guy!

At the brink of the Ming's collapse, he reversed the raging tide and steadied the great Xia.

In the first year of the Xuande era when Zhu Zhanji ascended the throne, Xuanzong's uncle, the Prince of Han, rebelled, and Xuanzong personally led the campaign to suppress the rebellion.

After the Prince of Han surrendered, Xuanzong ordered Yu Qian to "list his crimes." Yu Qian spoke with righteous vigor, his voice and expression stern, Gao Xu fell to the ground trembling, calling out ten thousand deaths. (From the History of Ming)

It's a pity that later the Ming produced a Baozong.

The Tumu Fortress Incident, the Ming's elite forces were completely lost, brave generals on the battlefield suffered countless casualties, the emperor was also captured, and Esen immediately took the Yingzong emperor south to prepare to rebuild the Great Yuan.

At that time the Ming court was in complete panic, the corrupt scholar Xu Youzhen, under the guise of astrology, proposed moving the capital to Nanjing; at court no one was in charge, although Empress Dowager Sun wanted to act, as a mere woman she could not outweigh the officials' clamor for relocation; at the crucial moment Yu Qian stepped forward, saying, "The capital is the foundation of the world; once moved, great matters are lost. Have you not seen the Southern Migration of the Song?" (From the History of Ming)

In the end, Yu Qian did not disappoint in the defense of Beijing, he saved the Ming, became a pillar of the Daizong era, and gave the Ming an additional 200 years of life!

But for this reason he was labeled as a Daizong faction member; ultimately after the Baozong's restoration, Yu Qian was framed and killed by the Baozong faction.

What a pity!

All we can say is that the Baozong is unworthy of the Junior Protector Yu Qian!

「Ding! Unlimited random summon third person, the heroic minister Xue Ren Gui, Commander-in-Chief 100, Martial 105, Intelligence 85, Politics 80. 」

The general who set the Tian Shan with three arrows, the valiant warrior who sang his way into the Han Pass, the white-robed divine general Xue Ren Gui!

Xue Li, courtesy name Ren Gui, was poor from childhood, studied literature and practiced martial arts, had strong arms, was skilled at archery and horsemanship, and his martial arts were highly accomplished.

Following Emperor Taizong of Tang in the campaign against Goguryeo (i. e., Goryeo), at the Battle of Ansi City he wore white clothes, held a halberd and a bow, shouted a charge, and was unstoppable in all directions.

He later twice again campaigned against Goguryeo and also crushed the Khitans at Heishan.

In the second year of the Longshuo era, following Zheng Rentai he led troops to attack over a hundred thousand of the Nine Surnames Tiele on the Tian Shan, firing three arrows in succession, killing three brave Tiele cavalry, causing the Tiele army to collapse in panic.

Throughout his military career he made outstanding contributions to the Tang, even creating such illustrious achievements as "Three Arrows Set the Tian Shan," "Divine Valor Recaptures Liaodong," "Removing His Hat to Repel Ten Thousand Enemies," "Sound Strategy Halts Warfare," "Benevolent Rule over Goguryeo," "Loving the People of Xiangzhou City," and many other glorious feats.

He loved wearing white robes his whole life; consequently, at that time, to speak of white robes was to speak of Xue Ren Gui, and Xue Ren Gui was white robes!

Upon seeing Xue Ren Gui appear, Su Ye's eyes instantly lit up.

It can be said that he perfectly meets all the requirements for the chief commander of this detachment sent to conquer Qi Zhou.

Although Su Ye had also wanted the earlier Junior Protector Yu Qian, under these circumstances it is obvious that Xue Ren Gui is more suitable!

「Ding! Unlimited random summon fourth person, the king's aide talent Xun Yu, Commander-in-Chief 86, Martial 61, Intelligence 97, Politics 100. 」

Talent fit to assist a ruler, Xun Yu, Xun Lingjun!

Xun Yu, courtesy name Wenruo, was a renowned politician and strategist of the late Eastern Han.

He possessed outstanding talent in both politics and strategy.

He planned Cao Cao's blueprint and military route for unifying the north, repeatedly correcting Cao Cao's strategic direction, including "Deep Roots, Firm Foundation to Control the World" and "Welcome and Serve the Emperor," etc.

In tactics he also displayed outstanding performance, such as preserving the three cities of Yan Prefecture when facing Lü Bu's rebellion, and ingeniously checking Yuan Shao at Guandu, etc.

In domestic affairs and diplomacy Xun Yu also possessed outstanding ability; he was versed in the way of self-cultivation, causing the people under Cao Cao's domain to turn their hearts toward him.

Moreover, he was skilled at recommending talent, recommending to Cao Cao many talents such as Zhong Yao, Xun You, Chen Qun, Du Xi, Ji Zhicai, and Guo Jia, etc.

However, Xun Yu's loyalty and talent also aroused Cao Cao's suspicion. Because

Opposing Cao Cao's title of Duke of Wei, Xun Yu was transferred away from the central authority, and died of depression in Shouchun (one account says he committed suicide by poison).

「Ding! Unlimited random summon fifth person, Song dynasty chancellor Zhao Pu, Commander-in-Chief 87, Martial 66, Intelligence 96, Politics 98. 」

Zhao Pu, who governed the world with half of the Analects?

Zhao Pu, early Northern Song politician, founding meritorious official of the Northern Song.

He plotted the Chen Bridge Mutiny, helping Zhao Kuangyin overthrow the Later Zhou and establish the Song dynasty.

During this period, Zhao Pu assisted Zhao Kuangyin in weakening the fiefdoms, abolishing the veteran commanders' control of the forbidden army, implementing the garrison rotation law, reforming the official system, and establishing border defenses against the Liao, among other major measures.

In the sixth year of the Kai Bao era he was dismissed as chancellor and sent to garrison the three cities of Heyang.

After Emperor Taizong of Song ascended the throne, he was again appointed chancellor twice, in the sixth year of the Tai Ping Xing Guo era and the first year of the Duan Gong era; during that time he directed the planning of the rebellion case of Prince Qin Zhao Tingmei, suppressing Zhao Tingmei and the Minister of War Lu Duosun.

He plotted the Chen Bridge Station Mutiny, assisting Zhao Kuangyin in establishing the Northern Song.

He participated in formulating the unification strategy of "first south then north, first easy then difficult."

He also presided over the perfection of the early Song institutions.

As one of the top meritorious officials who helped Zhao Kuangyin don the yellow robe, this person is obviously no pushover.

However.

「Ding! The unlimited random summon card has been used; please, host, eliminate two people, and the system will randomly summon one for the host from the remaining three. 」

「System, eliminate Zhao Pu and Zhao Kuangyin, and summon from the remaining three. 」

There was no way; facing the other three's luxurious attributes, Su Ye could bear to say goodbye to Zhao Pu with a heavy heart.

As for Zhao Kuangyin, needless to say, in no aspect does he hold much of an advantage over the other three.

Moreover, speaking of loyalty,

the other three could leave Zhao Da far behind in loyalty!

「Ding! Eliminate Zhao Pu and Zhao Kuangyin, the system will summon for the host from among the remaining Yu Qian, Xue Ren Gui, and Xun Yu; please wait. 」

Ding! Congratulations host obtained Dream-Answering Virtuous Minister Xue Ren Gui, Commander-in-Chief 100, Martial 105, Intelligence 85, Politics 80.

Carried weapons: Coiling Dragon Fangtian Halberd, Heaven-Shaking Bow, Cloud-Piercing Arrow, Heavenly White Jade Steed.

Carried personnel: Liu Yinhuan, Princess Zhaoyang, Xue Dingshan, Xue Jilian, Tie Shi Wen, Centipede Lady Meili, Zhou Qing, Jiang Xingba, Jiang Xingben, Li Qinghong, Li Qingxian, Xue Xiantu, Wang Xinhe, Wang Xinxi.

Inserted identity as an officer newly enlisted when the host recruited troops in Cangzhou, because previously following Li Jing to besiege and exterminate the alien army of Ji Shunfu and in the process of suppressing bandits he shone brightly, was promoted by the host to Colonel, and is currently following the host on the campaign to Qi Zhou.

Beautiful!

Dream-Answering Virtuous Minister Xue Ren Gui, truly a perfect blend of wisdom and courage!

Just Tie Shi Wen?

That isn't Xue Ren Gui's lifelong enemy from the TV drama, right?

How did he end up being brought along?

Tie Shi Wen is the villain in the legend of Xue Ren Gui, the Grand Marshal of Bohai Liao's armed forces, unwilling to see Bohai Liao submit to the Great Tang, he coerced the Bohai Liao king to rebel, and later died in Xue Ren Gui's Dragon Gate Formation.

Ding! The system is currently intercepting, host please wait.

Ding! Congratulations host obtained Azure Dragon Star Tie Shi Wen, Commander-in-Chief 96, Martial 105, Intelligence 79, Politics 84.

Inserted identity as the foreign giant who met Xue Ren Gui during his enlistment; the two hit it off immediately, their strengths were comparable, after sparring they became sworn brothers and together joined the host's forces.

Eh. hiss!

Give me a moment to recover!

Tie Shi Wen, Xue Ren Gui, brothers?

Can these words even be said together?

Uh, I can't figure out this problem.

(End of chapter)