Entering the legion's station, there was a tall flagpole with a scarlet flag flying on it.
The flag is embroidered with patterns.
A scimitar and a sharp sword are intertwined with each other, working together to resist the blazing meteors in the sky.
"One sword and one sword to block the falling star." Guan Luping smiled and said, "Ren Ning, have you seen this star falling military flag before?"
Ren Ning shook his head, "Back to General, although I'm familiar with him, I've never seen him before."
His eyes fell on the flag.
The red background is the color of Xingluo Ren's blood.
And their Ren clan comes from Xingluo County.
In other words, it can be said that almost all the founding generals of Yunchui, including the imperial royal family, came from Xingluo County.
This small flag has been stained with the blood of their ancestors.
More than six hundred years ago, the previous dynasty was corrupt and the people in the country were in dire straits. The powerful neighbors all around were watching with eager eyes, coming from time to time to burn, kill and plunder.
Emperor Taizu rose up in Xingluo County. It was with this banner that "one sword and one sword can stop the falling stars" that he fought everywhere. He finally unified the Central Plains, expelled his powerful neighbors, and ascended the throne.
Over the past 600 years, the Yunchui Empire has not always been peaceful. Except for the neighboring countries that come over from time to time to take a bite, there is usually turmoil whenever the imperial power within the empire is transferred.
There were even several times when the entire Yunzui was on the verge of collapse.
At these times, the flag of "One sword and one sword will stop the falling stars" will shine brightly again. He almost never suffered a defeat wherever he went, saving the empire from collapse time and time again.
For Yunchui people, this flag is a centering pillar. To neighboring countries, this flag is a symbol of invincibility.
"Since you haven't seen it before, let's take a good look." Guan Luping patted Ren Ning's shoulder heavily.
"Yes, General!" Ren Ning responded.
Guan Luping nodded with satisfaction, recruited someone to lead Ren Ning, and borrowed his telescope before turning around and leaving.
Ren Ning was thoughtful, then raised his head and glanced at the flag that was rustling fiercely in the cold wind.
Guan Luping specially waited at the entrance of the legion station. In addition to welcoming him, he seemed to introduce the military flag to him.
After following the soldiers around, Ren Ning arrived at his future barracks.
The Starfall Legion's barracks are no different from the scout camp, but because the legion has much more people than the scouts, the yard is smaller.
Standing in the stable and looking around, Ren Ning patted Zhui Feng's horse on the back emotionally, "It's such a small event venue. I'm going to wrong you in the future."
Gu Datou has not left yet.
He said something, "What's this?"
"Except for the scout camp, which has only a few rats, the other camps are all about the same size. Our horses can stay there, so chasing the wind will be no problem."
"That would be best." Ren Ning smiled.
Gu Datou touched his bald head and talked enthusiastically about his experience.
"Generally, when the weather gets cold, war horses will reduce the amount of exercise. Zhui Feng is a good horse. If it is really too energetic, just take it to the racecourse and run a few laps."
Ren Ning nodded and accepted the instruction.
"It's better to let you die." As he said this, Gu Datou's face turned a little gloomy.
"Xingluo is the most powerful legion in the empire, so you don't have to worry about not having enough food for the horses. It's not like us riding the Eighth Battalion, whose status is neither high nor low, and even the food for the horses is tight."
He sighed, "Hungry horses don't have to worry about the venue being too small. They can't run anyway."
"Big Tou, you're talking nonsense again." Ren Ning laughed.
"Food and grass are distributed uniformly by the fortress. General Huo Zheng, the general who defends the fortress, is famous for treating everyone equally. He will not treat everyone differently because of different legions."
"You're lying to a dog." Gu Datou snorted.
The amount of food and grass allocated each time was not much, and his mount was so hungry and full that it almost lost its shape.
Gu Datou looked heartbroken and kept thinking about how to get more food and grass. He was good at charging into battle, but this kind of thing that came out of nowhere was too difficult for him.
"Old Ren," Gu Datou rubbed his hands hesitantly, "you have a smart mind and can help me think of a way to earn some food. As long as I can save some horse food, I can do anything you ask me to do."
well!
Ren Ning sighed secretly.
It is only natural to defend the country's borders and provide for the empire. Now the cavalrymen like Gu Datou are forced to find ways to get their own food and grass, and they don't know what is going on in the empire.
"I'm happy to help you, Datou." Ren Ning scratched his head, "But I don't have any good ideas."
"Normally, everyone can't get out of the fortress. Even if they can get out, it's so cold and freezing outside that everything is withering, so it's hard to find food and grass. Unless you want to rob..."
Ahem!
He coughed twice and said no more.
"As for the activities in the fortress, Datou, you should know better than me."
"No need to leave the fortress." Gu Datou was a little embarrassed, "Old Ren, you are good at archery, riding skills and martial arts. How about we go to the martial arts competition to trick people?"
Ren Ning instantly understood what Gu Datou meant.
He was speechless for a moment, and finally asked silently, "Did you come up with this method?"
Gu Datou rubbed his forehead hey.
"Of course it's not what I thought. But recently, someone came to the martial arts arena to compete, and the rewards and punishments offered were food and grass. Lao Ren, you are so good, we can go and eat the bad."
"Have you taken advantage of others?" Ren Ning wiped his sweat.
He had answered so cheerfully just now, and with Gu Datou's pitiful eyes, he couldn't say no to him.
"Okay." Ren Ning nodded, "You can eat what you can. If there is a big fish, come over and call me, and we will go and see it together."
"But there are people outside the world. If you can't eat it, don't blame me, Big Head."
After some planning, Gu Datou left happily.
In the following days, Ren Ning's life became extremely regular.
Get up in the morning to exercise and go for a few laps on Chasing Wind. Next, he will participate in offensive training with the other cavalry of the Starfall Legion. After that, he will go to the defensive training of the Guards Regiment. Finally, he will go to have dinner.
The daily training of the Starfall Legion was very strict. Ren Ning did not slack off or deliberately try to stand out. Instead, he followed the others to complete every training in a strict manner.
During this period, Gu Datou's gangster plan didn't go very well, and Ren Ning didn't have to play at all. The main reason is that most of the cavalry don't have much horse food left in their hands, so they can't bet big if they want to.
The regular life lasted for more than two months, and only changed when the New Year was approaching.
One night when I woke up, it was snowing heavily near the fortress.
The Starfall Legion will be transferred to defense next year, most likely to Tamaki County in the north.
Xingluo County is located in the south-central part of Yunchui. The winter is not too cold, and even if it snows, it is sparse. Therefore, Xingluo people are generally intolerant to cold.
So the legion added two more trainings, namely horseback riding attack in the snow and cold resistance training for soldiers.
Ren Ning suffered a lot from this, and a lot of men had to roll naked in the snow every day, so cold that their noses were bruised and their faces were swollen.
Still, everyone gritted their teeth and persevered. Unless they were in a coma due to frostbite, no one was in the firing line.
This is true even on New Year's Day.
Other legions are already celebrating the New Year, but Xingluo is still training as usual. There were even people who had just been carried out of the snow, whose life or death was unknown.
Every time at this time, Ren Ning would subconsciously glance at the red flag hanging high.
Perhaps this is why the Starfall Legion is invincible.
More than a month later, the weather started to get warmer, and Guan Luping, who had not been seen for a long time, sent someone to find Ren Ning.
"Your telescope is such a treasure. Now it's back to its rightful owner."
"Yes," he asked, "I was born in the Taishi Mansion and worked as a scout. Can you write?"
Ren Ning took back the telescope. Although he was a little confused, he still answered honestly, "Go back to the general, my subordinates are literate."
"That's good. With such a large army, it's really hard to find a few people who know how to read." Guan Luping motioned for Ren Ning to sit down.
"Here is the list of soldiers who died in battle," he pushed over a pile of files. "The New Year has passed, and it will soon be the Qingming Festival and Cold Food. The fortress's four-year-old memorial service is about to begin."
"There are some soldiers in the file who wish to return to their roots after death. Copy out their names, addresses, etc., so that I can arrange for manpower to collect the relics and bones."
Ren Ning understood and quickly agreed.
Guan Luping took off his helmet and gently placed it on the desk in front of him.
"Since you joined the legion, I have noticed your daily performance. You are diligent and meticulous in training, and you also know how to unite your comrades to respect and help each other. I am very satisfied with you."
"Besides, you are so clever and clever that even the construction battalion and military doctors highly praise you." He pointed to the pile of files, "If this is done, I will approve your leave application."
Ren Ning suddenly became energetic and said, "Promise to complete the task."
