"Isn't it a review? What kind of talk is this?" Zhu Xianming looked curious.
"Dad...you will know in a moment!"
Although it was not a formal review, Zhu Xianming's evaluation of them was a little higher when he saw that the positions were maintained neatly.
Soon the team stopped on the east side of the school ground, and the entire school ground became quiet again. The troops were waiting for Zhu Jinghong's order.
I saw Zhu Jinghong order again: "The review begins!"
At the same time as the order was conveyed, war drums were beaten on the school grounds, and the rhythm of the drums would determine the speed of the army's march.
As the drums sounded, the first light infantry phalanx moved in neat steps, and the teams behind them also began to advance.
"Dad, this is the light infantry phalanx!"
"Yeah!" Zhu Xianming still remained calm.
He was fascinated by what he saw. In addition to the unity of steps and arm swings, the square formation was aligned horizontally and vertically, which frightened him even more.
At this moment, Zhu Jinghong opened his mouth and explained: "The entire phalanx... there are thirty people horizontally and ten people vertically, a total of three hundred people, advancing and retreating as if they were one person!"
Looking at the approaching team, Zhu Xianming nodded unconsciously.
However, the next moment, only the two leading members of the team, Qianhu, were heard shouting: "Look to the right... look!"
The next moment, three hundred soldiers unsheathed their swords and hung them in front of their faces.
At the same time, they turned to look at the reviewing stand, and then shouted: "Long live His Majesty the Emperor!"
The bright light of the sword, combined with the neat and heavy footsteps, shocked Zhu Xianming again.
Walking forward twenty meters in "goose step", I heard the leader Qianhu shouting: "Look forward... look!"
Then I heard the entire phalanx shouting: "The Ming Dynasty... the country will be forever solid!"
Then they lowered their knives and moved from goose to march in unison.
At this moment, Zhu Xianming could no longer sit still. He actually stood up and walked to the front of the reviewing stand, just to see it more clearly.
The second square formation is the crossbowmen. They carry quivers behind their backs and hold repeating crossbow machines in front of them.
"Look to the right..."
As the leader Qian Hu roared, the crossbowmen in the phalanx raised their crossbows and shouted in unison: "Long live His Majesty the Emperor!"
Hearing the heavy and orderly footsteps and the hoarse chanting of the saints, Zhu Xianming felt extremely happy.
The military parade can still be played like this, this old man really knows how to think.
After the crossbowmen passed, they were followed by the heavy infantry. These people held a large shield in one hand and a spear in the other. From a distance, they looked like a shield wall.
Just listen to Zhu Xianming say: "They say they can't move like a mountain, but I see that when they move, they have the potential to overwhelm mountains and seas!"
Finally, there was a comment. Although it was not a direct compliment, it could be heard that the emperor was very satisfied, which made Zhu Jinghong feel a lot more at ease.
"His Majesty the Emperor...Long live!"
When the shouts rang out again, the spears pointed forward, as if the spear tips were moving on one plane.
"good very good!"
At this time, Zhu Xianming was finally "broken", and he naturally shouted this sentence.
After the pikemen passed, the fourth one coming was the phalanx of fire guns.
The soldiers held the butts of their rifles in their right hands and pressed the rifle bodies against their shoulders. Zhu Jinghong also installed a bayonet at the muzzle.
Of course, these bayonets were added temporarily and were only used for "decoration", so it was naturally unrealistic to use them in actual combat.
"There can be no mistakes in the action of splitting the spear!" Zhu Jinghong thought silently in his heart.
The team was approaching from a distance. After the team leader Qianhu shouted to look to the right, they struck forward with their spears in a sonorous, powerful and uniform manner, and the murderous aura was almost rushing towards their faces.
"His Majesty the Emperor...Long live!"
The mountain call still came, and the look of reverence on the soldiers' faces could be seen clearly by the emperor on the high platform.
"Very good...very good!" Zhu Xianming gave the highest evaluation.
After hearing this, Zhu Jinghong couldn't help but feel relieved. It seemed that this errand was going well so far.
"The Ming Dynasty...the country will be forever solid!"
As the musket phalanx receded, the light cavalry came next, able to keep dozens of horses in line. This skill alone impressed Zhu Xianming.
It's still the same slogan, and it's still a uniform pumping action. Zhu Xianming no longer holds it at this moment, showing a satisfied smile.
After the light cavalry passed, came the heavy cavalry, and then came the phalanx that towed the artillery. Everything was so neat and coordinated.
All the phalanxes passed and marched again to line up in front of the reviewing stand, waiting for His Majesty the Emperor's inspection.
"Old Thirteen, you did a good job on this errand!"
Zhu Jinghong hurriedly came to the throne and said: "Dad, this is nothing. If you practice for another ten days, you will definitely be more powerful!"
"Call the team leaders over, I have something to say!"
"yes!"
After a while, more than a dozen deputy Qianhu and Baihu rushed over. They were leading the front of the team just now.
Among the total of fourteen people, nine were released from the Dragon Guards and could be regarded as the emperor's own people.
Among the remaining five people, some were promoted through hard work, and some were granted official positions through military examinations.
No matter what the origin, it is extremely rare to meet the emperor at this moment, and it is a matter of supreme honor.
Normally, it is impossible for these middle and lower-level officers to be summoned by the emperor.
"I will bow before your Majesty!" Everyone, wearing armor, still kowtowed and saluted.
"Well...get up!"
"Thank you, Your Majesty!"
After everyone stood up, Zhu Xianming felt even happier when he saw that they were still standing in order and standing with their heads held high.
"This review is majestic and the military is in good order. It's very good..."
"But what makes me even more happy is that such achievements... were accomplished by young people like you. This means that we have successors in the Ming army!"
"You are all still young. If you continue to work hard, you will definitely have a bright future!"
After encouraging everyone, Zhu Xianming's words made everyone excited, and they became more motivated for a while.
After these people retreated, at Zhu Jinghong's reminder, the guards in charge of training were also summoned.
Zhu Xianming did not hesitate to praise these younger reserve military attaches, which also made the guards excited.
After summoning these young people and feeling their youthful atmosphere, Zhu Xianming also felt that he was much younger.
It could be seen that the old man was in a good mood. Zhu Jinghong said at the right time: "Dad... the sergeants have worked hard in training. Since you are satisfied today, you see..."
"Reward...there must be a reward!"
"Pass the decree... Each person will be rewarded with ten taels of silver, two stones of rice, and a jug of wine!"
After calculation, these things cost almost twelve taels of silver, which is approximately one-third of the annual income of these sergeants. This is already an extremely generous reward.
There are more than 1,500 people, which is almost 20,000 taels. The emperor's move can be considered generous.
Soon the decree was conveyed, and the sound of thanksgiving sounded like thunder, expressing the soldiers' respect for the emperor.
As the "middleman", Zhu Jinghong will also benefit from this incident.
The impression that it is beneficial to follow him will gradually become a consensus among the military.
"Okay, you continue to practice hard. In half a month, you will be the face of the Ming Dynasty. Let the envoys from all countries... all feel the power of our Ming Dynasty!"
Zhu Xianming originally thought that Zhu Jinghong would make an impassioned statement. After all, the occasion was indeed quite appropriate.
Unexpectedly, Zhu Jinghong said: "Dad... don't worry!"
This simple sentence did not disappoint Zhu Xianming. After all, the person in front of him was Lao Shisan!
"Boy, you...do it well!"
Initially, Zhu Xianming wanted to praise Zhu Jinghong, but in the end he held back because he didn't want his little son to drift away.
(End of chapter)
