Zhang Luan was indifferent after knowing the result. He neither punished nor rewarded the soldiers. The whole army was very strange, so the student soldiers not being allowed to move became the theme of the military camp. No one dared to bully the student soldiers anymore.
"Principal, the military camp has been much quieter these days. Some students heard that your words irritated some officers and soldiers. They were all ashamed. I hope they can avenge their shame after going out again!" Li Guang, commander of the Army Company, said to Yu Le reported.
"I hope so! In fact, it is no wonder that these soldiers are soldiers. The key to the success of the battle depends on the general! I don't think Mr. Zhang is a person who leads troops. I don't know what it will be like on the battlefield." Yu Le was unsure, especially after seeing Zhang Luan himself. Historically, this military expedition failed again because it was ambushed by the Han army, but Yu Le didn't know the specific process.
"Principal, has Mr. Zhang not yet decided what specific tasks we will be responsible for?"
"Master Zhang doesn't trust us. He sees that we are all students and children and thinks it is a drag. Therefore, we must fight well in this first battle. Not only must we build our own confidence, but we must also make Master Zhang look at us differently and make us He knows that we can be trusted." What Yu Le did not say was that he should not be too dazzling, otherwise he would be envied, jealous, and hated by the adult soldiers. The most overwhelming thing must be hatred, especially if someone among the generals also hates him, then it will be difficult in the army in the future. It’s so fucking difficult!
"Report, Sir, Sir Zhang has a request." The messenger came to deliver the message.
"Okay, I'll be there right away." Yu Le guessed that he was about to leave.
"The lower official has met Mr. Zhang." Yu Le quickly arrived at Zhang Luan's military tent.
Zhang Luan looked carefully at Sima, a child from the military academy who became famous in the first battle in the military camp. He had a handsome face and a face like Pan An. He built the new Lushan County at a young age. What kind of military academy should be built? He must be a talented person! In order to protect his eldest daughter's fiancé, Mr. Situ Zhou also wrote a letter to himself, asking him to arrange a non-dangerous official for him. Alas! I can’t even protect myself! It's a pity that they all died.
"Yu Le, this battle is dangerous. You can join the army as my follower. The four hundred student soldiers you lead should stay with me as reserve soldiers!"
Yu Le knew that Zhang Luan was protecting himself and the student army, and this was the best arrangement. Yu Le was grateful to Mr. Zhang from the bottom of his heart.
"Yes, thank you Master Zhang."
"Your father-in-law sent me a letter. I originally wanted you and your student army to escort the food and grass. However, I think this food and grass matter is also dangerous, and it is safer to be with me."
"Sir, don't worry. Although we are not adults, what we have learned is not much different. This battle will definitely help."
"Well, it doesn't matter whether we win or not. The worst I can do is stop serving as an official, but you are still children, and you are the future of Tang State! Protecting you also protects the future of Tang State."
At this time, Yu Le felt a sense of sadness. Looking at Zhang Luan in front of him, he knew that this was Zhang Luan's last chance. If he was defeated and survived, he would have to lose his official position.
"Sir, in this expedition, as long as we act steadily, we have a chance to win. Don't rush, otherwise we will be in a disadvantageous position." Yu Le could not speak directly, and could only say insinuatingly.
But at this time, Zhang Luan had no intention of listening to what Yu Le said. He just wanted to hear what clever plans and strategies a child who had never been on the battlefield could come up with to defeat the enemy.
Yu Le felt that what he said was not taken seriously by Zhang Luan, and he knew why. Forget it, let's talk about it then!
Before the army goes on an expedition, it must perform sacrificial activities. Because it is not the emperor's personal expedition, it is different from the general's expedition. The etiquette and standards are very different between the two. Sacrifice mainly includes offering sacrifices to heaven, earth, worshiping temples and offering sacrifices to military gods.
Before going on an expedition, people would sacrifice to heaven by burning firewood, coins, etc. in the countryside to report to heaven about the upcoming expedition, showing respect for heaven's punishment and punishing the enemy in the name of heaven. In ancient times, the stems and branches were divided into hard sun and soft sun, that is, the difference between yang and yin. A, B, E, Geng and Ren are Gangri, Gangri belongs to Yang, and Gangri must be used for foreign affairs. The sacrifice to heaven must be held on Gangri, but the specific day must be selected through divination.
Before going on an expedition, worship the earth, as the earth is the god of the earth.
Before going on an expedition, suing the temple has the symbolic meaning of receiving orders from the ancestors.
Before going on an expedition, worship the military god and the military flag. The God of War is said to be Xuanyuan Huangdi and Chi You. During the sacrifice, animals are killed and the blood of the animals is painted on the military flags and war drums, which is called flag and drum fighting. The big flag in the army is called the "Tooth Flag". In ancient times, there was a saying that "the Tooth Flag is the essence of a general and the appearance of an army."
In addition, the expedition must pass through roads, so the god of roads must be sacrificed, that is, "Zhiji". During the festival, a small mound of earth is sealed on the road, with branches and trees as the main gods. The driver holds the bridle in one hand and pours wine on the ends of the two wheel axles of the car with the other hand, then pours the baffle in front of the carriage, and then drinks all the wine. After the sacrifice, the car drove over the sealing land, which means that from now on, we can travel through mountains and rivers and move forward in an indomitable way.
After the sacrificial ceremony, the troops going out for the expedition had a swearing-in ceremony, which was to inform the soldiers of the purpose and significance of the expedition, expose the crimes of the enemy, and emphasize discipline and style, which was a pre-war mobilization.
After Zhang Luan spoke for two-quarters of an hour, he fired three cannons and the army set off. Yu Le was very fresh to see the knowledge that could only be found in books. The feeling of personal experience was really different. It can only be said that there were so many ancient rules!
What Yu Le didn't know was that Emperor E was also burning incense and praying for Yu Le's safety at this time. Of course, not only the Ehuang family, but also the families of all 437 student soldiers were praying for their sons.
The student soldiers are still in a state of fun and novelty. When faced with a real fight on the battlefield, they don't know what it will be like. Yu Le has no idea at all. I hope it won't be too disappointing!
Emperor Mo seemed to have found his companions and was very curious about so many companions. If Yu Le hadn't forcibly stopped him, he would have gone to have fun with the cavalry horses.
The expedition team was serious. The newly joined 5,000 people plus the more than 3,000 people who had been defeated originally set off in an orderly manner with an army of less than 10,000 people. The people who were seeing them off were also praying silently for these young soldiers, hoping that they would return triumphantly.
"Your Majesty, today is the day when Mr. Zhang Luan will send out troops. With the reinforcements of 5,000 new troops and the support of the military academy student army, Mr. Zhang will return with a complete victory from this expedition. I would like to congratulate your majesty in advance." Feng Yansi Said flatteringly.
Li Jing looked at Feng Yansi, "You said the same thing last time. Do you have to listen to what you said in reverse?"
Feng Yansi was frightened and hurriedly knelt down and kowtowed to Li Jing, "Your Majesty, please calm down. Last time, I was the one who spoke nonsense. Please comfort Your Majesty. I know I was wrong."
"You! Get up. If Zhang Luan can't win this time, then there's no need for him to come back alive." Li Jing hated Zhang Luan from the bottom of his heart. This damn man can do nothing but give himself eye drops. Yes, I don’t know how to fight, so what else can I do!
