After entering Guangxin County, the regiment did not stop and went straight to Zhennanguan.
However, Zhennanguan Pass is not a fortress, only an important checkpoint.
If Guan Xiao is small, there won't be many troops stationed there. Unless the war is serious, most of the soldiers are stationed in the Yingshan camp, less than twenty miles north of Zhennanguan.
In the imperial study room, the emperor called him names and scolded him. When the news reached Zhennanguan, the Yanhui Army only dared to leave dozens of troops waiting for the handover, and the main force moved northward early.
Guanlu Ping has heard a little bit about this.
As soon as he entered the Yingshan camp and completed the handover with the Yan Hui army, he called several forward battalion commanders to the main tent.
Ren Ning is also among them.
"It's been a long journey from the fortress for nearly two months. Thank you for your hard work."
"When you arrive at the new station, you will have a new atmosphere. The food, climate, terrain, and enemies here in the south are all very different from those in Xiliang. Each battalion will first organize its internal affairs and rest for a day. Starting tomorrow, it will immediately carry out adaptation training as planned. , in order to restore combat strength as soon as possible. No one can slack off!"
"Yes!" All the generals responded loudly in unison.
"The main force of the legion and the food, grass and baggage are still behind. I don't want the general and other brothers to arrive at the Yingshan camp and see a mess or even chaos. This is not the style of our Xingluo Army. Do you understand?"
"clear!"
Guan Luping nodded with satisfaction.
"We used to be stationed in the Western Region. There are grasslands everywhere, and the Rock Frontier Fortress is like a nail that cannot be pulled out."
"Xiliang's army can bypass the fortress and head east at any time. However, the most valuable thing in Pingxi County is the stones in the ground. They can rob them as they like. Moreover, there are few people in Xiliang, so we have to worry that our hometown will be overrun by our troops. So as long as we hold on to the fortress, we can Can stabilize the Western Frontier."
Having said this, Guan Luping patted the newly hung map.
"Now we are here in Guangxin County."
"The situation here is much more complicated than that in the west. Not only does it border five neighboring countries, but the border is also winding with high mountains and dense forests, making it difficult to guard against."
"The enemy can come in at any time from certain mountain intersections to kill, kill and set fire. Everyone has seen the roads outside. Even if we have thousands of miles of horses, if we rush to rescue after getting the news, I am afraid it will be several steps too late."
"Let's not talk about the livelihood and contentment of the people of Guangxin. The Baihua County next door is one of the imperial medicine warehouses. The war must not burn there. Otherwise, if the fire continues, the medicine fields will not be able to restore the supply of medicine for several years."
"And medicine is the life of brothers!"
Buzz!
The battalion commanders stared at the map and talked about it, and after a while they all frowned.
In addition to the main troops, Zhennanguan will also station two legions, with a total of less than 100,000 people. However, the border has long land and water routes. If every intersection has to be guarded, I am afraid that even twice as many troops will not be able to guard it.
A battalion commander suddenly spoke.
"General, you can only be a thief for a thousand days, but there is no reason to guard against a thief for a thousand days. The border is too long, and it may not be easy to defend. How about we attack directly to the south and destroy all these small countries in the south, so that they will not dare to go north easily again. never mind."
"That's how it should be." The other battalion commanders agreed.
"Since they have the guts to go north, they should have thought that we would go south. If they don't act like good neighbors, then ask if the swords in our hands are sharp."
Guan Luping nodded.
"Your Majesty has transferred our Starfall Legion over. He must have already had enough patience with these small countries in the south. Going south will definitely happen, it's just a matter of time. Don't worry."
Everyone looked at each other and breathed a sigh of relief.
"After all, we have just arrived, and we are not used to the climate, food, etc., so we need some time to adjust. Your Majesty will know it in your heart."
"But this is not an excuse for you to be lazy and procrastinate. Each battalion must remain vigilant and ready to fight at any time. Let your subordinates keep an eye on every mountain pass, firmly guard every inch of the border, and never allow the southern countries to step in. Do you understand? "
"clear!"
After a few words of encouragement, Guan Luping let the battalion commanders leave.
"Ren Ning, you stay first!"
"Yes!" Ren Ning turned around and looked at Guan Luping questioningly.
"There are ten forward battalions. How many people came just now?" he asked.
Ren Ning's heart moved and he said loudly: "Back to the general, nine battalion commanders have just arrived."
Guan Luping nodded, "While we were in the west, Commander Liu of the fifth battalion was seriously injured and has been recuperating. I will see how you sent the spirit back home this time and how you handled the epidemic. Talented. Are you willing to take over the Fifth Battalion of the Forward Battalion in place of Battalion Commander Liu?"
Ren Ning was slightly startled.
The battalion commander (Qian Chang) is at the same level as the bodyguard. For him, there is no talk of rising or falling. On the plus side, he now has his own men.
According to Yunchui's military system, each battalion has a combat strength of one thousand men, and including logistics, it should not exceed one thousand two hundred men.
As long as he agrees, he can manage a thousand troops in the future.
There are also disadvantages.
For example, it is relatively dangerous and you have to go to the front line at any time. And he can no longer appear under the general's nose often. If there was another wonderful job like sending a soul back to his hometown, Guan Luping might not think of him immediately.
Of course, this is a case of doing nothing. If you want to lead the camp beautifully, the striker will naturally keep it in mind.
He quickly reacted and puffed out his chest: "Return to General, Ren Ning is willing!"
Guan Luping nodded, "If anyone among my general's personal guards is willing to go with you, go and pick a few."
"Yes!" Ren Ning was not surprised. He bowed his hands and turned around and strode away from the main tent.
Xiao Gang held Bai Yu's hand and kept sighing.
From Caopu County in Baihua County to Zhennanguan in front of him, he was full of tangles. Not only did he want to know which camp he would be assigned to early, but he was also worried that he would be dissatisfied because of the rush, so he directly asked him to handle logistics.
"Xiao Gang!" Ren Ning waved his hand from a distance.
Young Master Xiao quickly came forward and opened his mouth eagerly but did not dare to make a sound.
Ren Ning smiled: "I just quit the general's personal guard battalion and was transferred to take charge of the fifth forward battalion. Are you willing to follow me?"
"If you are willing, leave now. If not, just wait and wait for the general's assignment."
Feudal society had strict hierarchies. After all, Xiao Gang was the prince's son, and ordinary soldiers would not dare to yell at him casually.
Xiao Gang is overjoyed!
Isn't this a waste of money?
He punched his palm and said, "My subordinate is willing."
Along the way, Xiao Gang has long been convinced of Ren Ning. It may be dangerous to follow him, but at least he can live longer.
The two were talking and laughing. They had just arrived at the gate of the fifth camp when the sound of horse hooves sounded.
Look back.
Lei Er was chewing something in his mouth and waved to them with a smile.
As a personal guard, he stays with the general most of the time. At this time, we had just arrived at this unfamiliar Yingshan Camp, and the guards were not leaving.
Therefore, not long after Ren Ning agreed to take charge of the fifth battalion, Lei Er found out.
"Old Ren, you don't mind having me in the fifth battalion." He turned over and dismounted.
Ren Ning laughed, "Of course I don't mind, as long as Lei Er you don't regret it."
From being a personal guard in Guanlu Ping to being a personal guard in the Fifth Battalion, Lei Er was demoting himself. Fortunately, he has a veteran's allowance, otherwise he would have lost his rank.
Lei Er shook his head, "Of course I don't mind."
Staying with the general is safe, but most of them can only be used as mascots. Lei Er felt that he still preferred to go to the battlefield and kill.
