In the early morning, west of Jinling City, above the ferry, the sun shines on the river, making the waves sparkle. The ancient willows on the shore are still lingering. Countless warships and merchant ships are moored in the ferry, bathed in the morning light. Thousands of sails are in full swing, and they will set off soon. .
On the ferry, graduates from the Jinling Martial Arts Hall hugged each other with tears in their eyes, shook hands and exchanged greetings. The air was filled with sadness of farewell.
300 students from Jinling Lecture Hall will set off to the west today, accompanied by three thousand cavalry from the bodyguard Ma Junsi, as well as a large number of craftsmen and officials.
One by one, the horses were led onto the warship, and the heads of the horses were swaying. Countless cavalrymen boarded the ship one after another, and countless relatives and friends saw each other off on the shore, waving and saying goodbye.
The three thousand cavalry of the bodyguard Ma Junsi rushed to the northwest frontier fortress, confirming the emperor's determination to rectify the military equipment. The hundreds of Jinling Martial Arts Hall students gathered on the shore seemed to herald a major military change.
"Yu Jie, do your best when you get to Shukou, and don't embarrass our Wushu Hall!"
Meng Gong solemnly warned and hugged Yu Jie warmly.
As the oldest student at the Jinling Martial Arts Hall and the most senior student in the military, he is reluctant to leave these graduating students and is full of expectations.
His only dissatisfaction was that he was not assigned to Shukou. According to the principal emperor, the wars in the next ten years will be in the northwest. Isn't it true that he has nothing to do on the front line in Xiangyang?
But he also knew that he was familiar with Xiangyang and Zaoyang, and it was understandable that the emperor asked him to guard Jinghu. It could even be said to be the best arrangement.
Looking at the territory of the Song Dynasty, he would be really worried if other generals were sent to guard the line of Hanshui River in Xiangyang.
"Lao Meng, don't worry. Jinghu Road is all up to you!"
Yu Jie patted Meng Gong on the shoulder, reluctant to leave.
After getting along for half a year, they are both young people, and they have become brothers who talk about everything.
"Cao Youwen, you are not surprised by changes, you have great talents, and you learn a lot in the army and ask questions. I often write to you when you have time!"
Meng Gong and Cao Youwen said goodbye, full of expectations as the big brother.
“Brother Meng’s words, brothers, I will keep them in mind!”
Cao Youwen and Meng Gong came to give them a bear hug, but they were both reluctant to leave.
"Wang Jian, you are a brave general in the army. You should assist Cao Youwen and Yu Jie well. Together, brothers, we will make great achievements and be granted the title of wolf. Do you remember?"
Meng Gong turned around and explained to his old subordinate Wang Jian seriously.
"General Meng, don't worry. I will do my best and I will not let you down!"
Wang Jian looked solemn and nodded in agreement.
Although he is still a commander, after being tempered by the Jinling Martial Arts Hall, he no longer cares whether his official position is higher or lower.
The new emperor is ambitious and enterprising, and there will be many opportunities to make achievements in the future.
"Lao Du, do your best when you get to Huaidong! When our brothers meet in the future, I will definitely treat you to dinner!"
Yu Jie stretched out his hand and shook it tightly with Du Shu.
This method of communication in the Jinling Martial Arts Hall has been accepted and accustomed to the students of the Martial Arts Hall.
"Lao Yu, I'll leave the northwest frontier to you! When I go to Yumen Pass and Luntai in the Western Regions, you have to be my guide and take care of food and housing!"
Du Shu punched his old friend's weak shoulder hard.
"Don't worry! As long as the principal lets me send troops to occupy the Western Region of Hexi, I will never embarrass you!"
Yu Jie laughed heartily and proudly.
"Xiang Shibi, it's a shame you don't go to the northwest!"
Yu Jie and Xiang Shibi shook hands tightly.
"Lao Yu, if you go to the northwest, I'm afraid you and Lao Cao won't have the chance to make meritorious deeds!"
The arrogant and stubborn Xiang Shibi shouted proudly and shook hands with Yu Jie tightly.
He is also a leader in the martial arts hall, but the principal Emperor seems to prefer Yu Jie and Cao Youwen. And he could only go to Huaidong to serve as the commander.
"Okay, I have the guts! Let's see each other on the battlefield!"
Yu Jie laughed and hugged Xiang Shibi.
This kid is still so crazy, but he likes it!
After everyone separated, Yu Jie glanced around, but did not see Cao Youwan, and turned to Jiang Wanzai.
"Jiang Wanzai, have the people been counted?"
Although they are still in Jinling now, they are already members of the northwest frontier army. And he and Jiang Wanzai now have a superior-subordinate relationship.
"General, the count has been completed, there is one person missing."
"Who is missing? Why are you so bold?"
Yu Jie's face suddenly darkened.
It's okay to be late for departure. It would be very shameful if the Emperor and Principal saw it.
"Back to General, Li Xiangdong is missing. He was sent away by Instructor Li in the morning and I haven't seen him come back."
Jiang Wanzai came over and whispered a few words in Yu Jie's ear.
"This...isn't this self-destructive! This bastard!"
Yu Jie was shocked and stamped her feet angrily.
He has passed the training in the martial arts hall, but he still hasn't lost his dandyism. All of a sudden, the future is ruined, and there will never be another one.
"Where's Cao Youwan? What did he do?"
"General, General Cao Youwan is looking for the principal. Maybe the principal loves talents and knows how to open up..."
"Who asked him to go? Isn't this nonsense? Call him back quickly!"
Yu Jie interrupted Jiang Wanzai and said flatly.
Jinling Military Academy has a mountain of military orders, how could the punishment be easily changed just because of intercession?
Emperor Principal Qiankun is arbitrary and even ten cows can't pull back whatever he decides. This Cao Youwan, why is he joining in the fun?
As for the two female students, it was a pity that the emperor and principal had worked so hard.
Jiang Wanzai agreed and headed towards the west city gate.
"Quick, quick! Move up! His Majesty will be here in a moment!"
At the ferry, Tian Yi directed the sergeants to carry boxes of firearms onto the ship, including artillery, grenades, ammunition, including drawings, books, military training materials, equipment, etc.
Although it is said that firearms can be recast in the northwest frontier, but to be prepared, it is better to bring a few with you in case of emergency.
After the firearms and other baggage were transported, Tian Yi came over and said goodbye to the students who were seeing them off.
Among the people who came to see him off, a group of female students caught the eye. They shook hands with the students who were about to leave one by one, and many female students couldn't help crying.
"Take care of yourself!"
"Take care of yourself!"
Everyone said goodbye, including Tian Yi and Wei Sisi. But in full view of the public, neither of them dared to show off.
What happened last night was scary enough and had everyone in a state of panic.
It was Zhang Zhengsi's turn to shake hands with Li Siyu. Li Siyu didn't want to let go, so Zhang Zhengsi forcibly pulled away. Li Siyu burst into tears, Shi Huiyu comforted her softly, and she kept wiping her tears.
She was surprised to find that Du Hui and Zhao Manqing, who were in the same dormitory, did not show up and did not know what happened.
"Stop looking around, they won't show up. I'll tell you why when I get back."
Wei Sisi couldn't help but pouted and muttered.
Shi Huiyu nodded confusedly, not knowing what happened.
"Shi Huiyu, it's like this..."
Wu Min whispered a few words into Shi Huiyu's ear.
"well!"
Shi Huiyu was shocked and couldn't help shaking her head.
"They are all principals, so cruel! What's the big deal? Does it have to be like this?"
After Wei Sisi finished speaking, she snorted coldly.
"Sisi, what are you talking about?"
Several female students stared, and Shi Huiyu also frowned, mercilessly attacking her friends.
"Don't you know that the principal feels bad when they leave school like this?"
Wei Sisi was about to talk back, but when she saw that the female students all had ugly faces, and even Shi Huiyu frowned, she finally refrained from retorting.
Shi Huiyu seemed to have never criticized herself in front of everyone. It seems that his big mouth really threw a stone into the public toilet and aroused public outrage.
"It's really sad that 13 sisters turned into 11 people. Let's all keep ourselves safe from now on. This must never happen again."
Liu Fanning shook her head and warned several female students.
"The greater the hope, the greater the disappointment. The principal must be very disappointed and uncomfortable now!"
Xuan Yuehua's eyes were confused, and he said something faintly, not sure if he was mocking Wei Sisi's ignorance.
"The principal is here!"
When the officer's voice sounded, the female students perked up and quickly lined up and stood up straight.
The 300 students heading to the northwest frontier formed a separate queue, while all the other students formed a separate queue and were silent.
Zhao Hong, Wei Liaoweng and others appeared, followed by Jiang Wanzai and a dejected Cao Youwan. Arriving at the queue, Jiang Wanzai and Cao Youwan hurried into the queue and lined up neatly.
Cao Youwen glanced at his dejected brother and looked back.
This stupid guy is begging for mercy randomly. He really doesn't know the heights of the world and regards military discipline as nothing.
After passing the team of female students, Zhao Hong looked at everyone, nodded slightly, and frowned before moving forward.
Shi Huiyu and Xuan Yuehua felt secretly uncomfortable when they saw Zhao Hong frowning.
The principal loved the students very much and worked hard, but he was still hurt by the students.
"My fellow soldiers and my brothers, stop talking nonsense. I leave it to you on the northwest frontier!"
Zhao Hong adjusted his mood, stood in front of 300 soldiers, and bowed to the end.
"We will serve the country loyally and live up to His Majesty's trust!"
Cao You heard Yu Jie's salute and became impassioned.
"We will serve the country loyally and live up to His Majesty's trust!"
All the other students shouted and saluted together.
"Soldiers, board the ship!"
Zhao Hong took the instructors and the trainees off and watched as Yu Jie, Cao Youwen and other trainees boarded the ship one by one.
"Your Majesty, take care, I'm taking my leave!"
Sichuan Zhizhi envoy Cui Yu paid his respects to Zhao Hongsu and said goodbye.
The emperor valued the northwest defense so much that his Sichuan setup doubled the pressure.
"Take care, Mr. Cui, we have an agreement. I will remove the obstacles for you, and I will entrust you with the implementation of the New Deal in Sichuan!"
Zhao Hong spoke softly and held Cui Yu's arms.
"Your Majesty, I will do my best!"
Cui Yu was worried and boarded the ship accompanied by his son.
"Your Majesty, I have to take my leave!"
"Your Majesty, I take my leave!"
Peng Daya, a doctor in the Ministry of Industry, put Zheng Tu under the jurisdiction of the Ordnance Department, and led a group of craftsmen to bid farewell to Zhao Hongyiyi.
These two people, one is responsible for iron smelting and firearms casting, and the other is responsible for cement manufacturing. They are both indispensable talents for the reconstruction of Shukou and the military's firearms.
"You two gentlemen, take care of yourselves. I'm begging you!"
Zhao Hong bowed his hands and was extremely solemn.
"Your Majesty, please take your leave."
Tian Yi reluctantly knelt down on one knee to salute Zhao Hong.
The production of gunpowder is an important weapon of the country. Zhao Hong can rest assured only if he leaves.
"Brother, be careful! Get on board!"
Zhao Hong helped Tian Yi up, punched him lightly on the chest, waved, and watched a group of people get on the boat.
The young and hopeful faces made him feel itchy, and he couldn't help but want to go to the northwest with them and show off his talents.
"School song, put it on!"
On the deck, Yu Jie gave an order and all the students sang together.
"The Chinese people who have been sleeping for hundreds of years are gradually waking up.
Open your eyes and look carefully
Who wants to be a captive?
Because of timidity and tolerance
People's arrogance is growing day by day
………”
The ship slowly left the ferry and headed west against the current. A group of student officials crowded the deck. They sang songs, gathered in a queue, and collectively saluted and waved to Zhao Hong and others who were waving on the shore.
The military song was loud and clear, and Wei Liaoweng, Xuan Zhen and others felt solemn in their hearts and clapped softly unconsciously.
Zhao Hong's face was solemn, he raised his hands and gave a solemn military salute.
The young man on the boat held all his hopes. The glorious avenue of the Song Dynasty is ahead, and they need to open it up.
