Si Sheng ignored the drums of the front army and arranged the training for each battalion on the right side of the rear army. An hour had passed. Fifty soldiers were appointed as instructors, and the remaining fifty served as pickets, inspecting one battalion after another. training situation, and correct problems in a timely manner when problems are discovered.
Lord Xinling and his party stayed in the last battalion for training. Lord Xinling also followed the training, which had a huge shock to the whole camp.
After two rounds of inspections, Si Sheng asked the soldiers to sit down and rest.
Today's training content is just familiarity with flag and drum orders. The instructor will beat various simple drum sounds, and the soldiers will perform prescribed actions according to the drum sounds. Xinlingjun's team did not assign instructors. They just followed a militia army and shared training with an instructor, which made that militia army very proud.
Although it was just basic movement training, Lord Xinling was already exhausted and sweating profusely. When the order to rest in place came, he, like many civilian soldiers, slumped on the ground in a very graceless manner, but was quickly told to "sit upright" and quickly stood upright on his knees.
The instructor said: "You are an enemy a hundred steps ahead of you. It's hard to be alert at all times, let alone if you are not alert! Even if you feel sore, you can only rest for a while to regain your strength. When the enemy comes, fight. Don't be unprepared. If the enemy comes, you will be killed!"
After breathing for a while, Lord Xinling calmly listened to the sound of drums in the distance, as if the battle hadn't started yet. He looked up at the sky and saw that the sun was already approaching the center line. "The Qin people usually go to war at noon. If there is no police at this time, there may be no battle." Lord Xinling thought to himself.
When the sweat on the whole body gradually dries and the clothes on the body become cool, the drumming starts again. The second round of training began.
Lu Bo set off without breakfast after the drums sounded for the army. At noon, he flashed to Mr. Wei's mansion in the palace. At the end of the day, merchants from Daliang left the city one after another and went straight to Zhengdi... When Lord Xinling dragged his exhausted body back to Huayang City, Mr. Zhongyue told him that the first batch of grain shipped from Zhengdi had already arrive.
Both things started smoothly, which made Lord Xinling very happy. He drank a large bowl of porridge at dinner and still couldn't finish it. He felt that the porridge was extremely sweet.
The Qin people did not go to war today. Lord Xinling felt that this showed that the rumor in Daliang that King Wei wanted to use the hands of Qin people to destroy Lord Xinling was pure nonsense. If the Qin people want to destroy this Wei army and take advantage of yesterday's victory to attack continuously, they may break through the Wei army's defense line and reach the gates of Huayang City. Waiting for Wei Jun to lick his wounds before attacking him would have much less effect.
After dinner, Lord Xinling invited Mr. Mang's second son. After sitting down, Lord Xinling said: "Our army is alone in Huayang. Daliang and Qin are in harmony. How is Huayang? What orders does the general have?"
The two young masters looked at each other and said, "I haven't heard of it yet. If the king pretends to be a father, he will definitely pay the prince a down payment and not become a minister."
Lord Xinling said: "Now the people of Qin have abandoned the beams and are attacking me with all their strength. Our army is in danger. The second son can return to the country and report to the general. He can lead his own army to fight against the people of Qin. Even if he is defeated and dies, he will not care. It is necessary. Only obey the general’s orders!”
When the two young masters heard this, they all fell down and bowed to the ground, saying, "Young Master, why did you say such ominous words? I will follow you to the death and never come back even if I die a hundred times!"
Lord Xinling said: "If the military situation is like this, no one but the young master can know it. I hope the young master will use this military situation to reach the general. I will wait for you day and night. Don't let me down!"
Mang Hai said to Mang Chen: "You can return home and report the young master's affairs to the general. I will stay in the army and swear to die with you."
Mang Chen said: "If something happens, I will do my best. If my elder brother returns home, my younger brother will stay in the army. This is the right thing to do."
Mang Hai said: "I am not good at speaking. Every word I say is unclear and my words do not convey my meaning. When I return to the country, I will definitely mislead you! You are returning home."
Lord Xinling said: "Brothers, you are returning together. If you get the general's order, I would like to spare no effort and report to the army as soon as possible. I have chariots and horses in the garden, and you can take them back when you arrive."
The second son of the Mang family received the festival talisman at the mansion, went home and prepared, and set off overnight.
After seeing off the second young master Mang, Lord Xinling invited all the young masters from Wei. They followed Lieutenant Daliang. After Lieutenant Daliang returned to the country, they did not go back with him. Instead, they stayed in the army to serve and accumulate military merit.
The four young masters sat down opposite to Lord Xinling. Lord Xinling said, "It's winter. Are you wearing cold clothes yet?"
The four young masters all said: "It's not convenient to be close, and there is nothing entrusted to repay the family."
Lord Xinling said: "The war is urgent, and I know it well, sir. Even though we have made great achievements, it is also the time of life and death. Should I return, my son, or should he stay?"
The four young masters all said: "Today we are loyal to our country. My young master is still in the army, how dare I return to the country! I would like to stay in the army."
Lord Xinling said: "In this case, the cold clothes must be sent. - I'm afraid the stalemate will last until winter! The soldiers can't be entrusted, and the four young masters must return home on their own!"
At the end, Wei Zhe said: "I belong to Mr. Zhongyue, and I am responsible for getting food and fodder in and out. I dare not abandon the military for personal gain. I hope all my brothers will do it for me!"
Lord Xinling said: "Although the military is urgent, we still have a few days of leisure, but why can't we get it?"
Wei Zhe said: "Every day I go in and out. Even though it is small, I dare not miss it. Only when it is convenient can it be leveled off a little. If it is left uncultivated for a few days, it may be difficult to level it off."
Wei Gao said: "Zhe will lie down at night and get up early, chanting in his mouth, and he will use up all his food."
Lord Xinling said: "You have returned home not just for cold clothes. Daliang has made peace with Qin, and Wei is its prime minister. Your father is in charge of the prime minister, and you may know the details, which will be beneficial to the army."
Wei Zhe didn't say anything.
Lord Xinling said: "When you return to the country, you should also take good care of the military affairs of Daliang. The army in Huayang is very large." He gave instructions one by one: "Young Master Gao, when you leave the Sima Mansion, what are your military affairs? Young Master Liang should also consult more. The Dazai and his brothers were informed of the movement in the court. The princes of the people also understood the tactics of dispatching the camps and defending the country. When the princes returned to the country, they actually connected the court and the public, which had a great relationship. Their contribution to the military and national plans was not small. "
The young masters bowed and said, "Here!"
The four young masters had breakfast the next day before leaving Huayang. By this time, Lord Xinling had already started training for the second day. At the end of the training, when we returned to Huayang, two more good news came: first, Mang Shen was back; second, Dr. Xu Jia sent Mr. Fang to report that King Han would see him in court tomorrow. Zheng Di's second batch of food had already been delivered at noon.
Lord Xinling quickly summoned Mang Shen to see him. After sitting down, Mang Shen said: "Last night, the second brother returned home and reported that the war in Huayang was urgent. The young master was frightened. My father was very frightened. The second brother was incompetent and was punished with a grounding. He sent his ministers to report to the young master. The general will be in court today and will discuss the young master. If the young master wants to return to the country, he has been ordered to stay here. He will return to the country today without any hindrance! I will also obey the orders of the young master and will not return to the country."
Lord Xinling said: "Who will pay for the Huayang incident?"
Mang Shen said: "I will pay it all to Doctor Jin Bi."
Lord Xinling said: "A great man is a great man, and he is not alone in his ability. However, the young man is in the camp and does not know how to fight. Recently, the great man issued a 'teaching command' and all the camps were practicing, and I got what I wanted. So there is Please, I would like to stay in Huayang, I don’t dare to claim credit, but I will be a soldier!”
Mang Shen said: "My father ordered me to leave the young master as he pleases, but he must follow the young master's orders! Since the young master wishes to stay in Huayang, this order will not be issued. The affairs of Huayang all come from the young master." "
Lord Xinling said: "Young Master Hai and Young Master Chen are brothers, but I am close in age to Young Master Shen."
Mang Shen said: "How lucky I am!"
Lord Xinling said: "How is the defense in Daliang City? I heard that the four gates are wide open, but you are not afraid of Qin's attack? How can the general defend it?"
Mang Shen said: "The peace talks between Liang and Qin have been launched recently. The Prime Minister of Wei is in charge of it. My father has heard about it. But the defense of Daliang city dare not relax. The Liang army scolded the marquis until the seal was opened; while the Qin army scolded the marquis to five miles of Liang. And return. Although the city gate is open during the day, the defense must be tight; at night, the fire is shining, and the hidden sentry is far away, all ten miles away. And the south city is close to the palace, so there is no room for loss. My father is worried all day long and dare not rest. But please The peace agreement was concluded early, and the Qin people left early."
Lord Xinling said: "What can we do about the peace talks?"
Mang Shen said: "The person who made the decision is the Prime Minister of Wei, so I don't know it yet."
Lord Xinling said: "Yu Dan tells what he knows!"
Mang Shen said: "One day, the Prime Minister of Wei said that the merchants in Liangzhong were blocked and their goods were difficult to get in. I was afraid that it would be a loss for the king. I would like to go to Qifeng to talk to Qin to open up trade routes. However, if there is an attack, the trade routes will not be cut off. My father agreed. The next day, the Prime Minister of Wei replied that the Qin people were willing to trade with each other, but they only wanted to be at peace with Wei. So he sent the Korean Duan Ziqian to Qifeng to communicate with the mission. It was then decided that Qin and Wei would not invade each other for the time being: Qin soldiers would not leave. To the north of Qifeng, Wei soldiers did not go beyond ten miles south of Liang. Each sent out scouts to explore the military situation. The scouts only prepared bells and drums, but no soldiers and armor, and did not invade. Qin people are also wolves, their intentions are unpredictable, and my father is He deployed a dense garrison and sent scouts from afar to prepare for any danger. Prime Minister Wei sent Duan Ziqian to discuss peace with Qin. Hearing that Qin wanted to capture the ten cities of Wei, he retreated, but the king refused. And again and again, the negotiation could not be concluded."
Lord Xinling asked: "Who is the envoy of Qin?"
Mang Shen said: "I heard it occasionally, but I haven't found out the truth. He may be named Hu Yang, a guest of Qin Dynasty."
Lord Xinling said: "But the envoys from Wei went to Qifeng, and the envoys from Qin went to Liang?"
Mang Shen said: "I heard a lot about Wei envoys going to Kaifeng, and Qin envoys going to Liang Dynasty. I also heard about it. But I don't know where they are."
Mr. Guo, who was standing aside, said, "Has your guest Hu Yang also entered Daliang?"
Mang Shen said: "It may be possible."
Mr. Guo said: "Hu Yang is planning to attack the Wei Dynasty. If he enters Daliang, he may have ulterior motives."
Mang Shen said: "This is all done by Prime Minister Wei, there is no way to stop it. We just need to be on strict guard."
Mr. Guo said: "What order will the general give regarding Huayang?"
Mang Shen said: "General, I will come to court today for discussion. Sooner or later, there will be a report."
Mr. Guo said: "Even if you enter the court for discussion, the general must have no opinion!"
Mang Shen said: "My father once said that if there is a son in Huayang, Daliang will be safe. If there is no son in Huayang, my father will not dare to open the city and do business."
Mr. Guo said: "In that case, can Huayang's grain and crops come from Daliang?"
Mang Shen said: "My father has not discussed this, so I dare not speak nonsense."
Mr. Guo suddenly asked sharply: "I heard that Daliang said that Qin wants to be unfavorable to the young master and make peace with Wei. Is it okay?"
When Mang Shen heard this sensitive question, he calmed down and replied: "I have heard about it. They are all talking about it in the streets, but I don't know what it is. The young master is also the king's younger brother. His name is spread all over the world. If something unexpected happens, my father will be shattered into pieces." , cannot be redeemed! Therefore, the young master has an order, and he dare not disobey it. The former young master ordered to find Chen Si, and entrusted it to Mr. Che. My father will obey all orders."
