The military camp was densely covered with flags and brightly lit, and there were all kinds of sergeants everywhere, each of them wearing sophisticated armor.
There was a clanking sound as he walked, and the scene was quite spectacular. It was the first time for Zhu Youxiao to formally experience what the ancient army was like. Even he, a descendant who came from time-travel, was excited.
"See Your Majesty!"
At the gate of the military camp, Zhu You, dressed in silver armor, stopped on his horse. A dozen gatekeepers knelt down on one knee to greet their Emperor.
The day after tomorrow was the day to leave the army, Zhu Youxiao had to come to the military camp in advance. He hurriedly hurriedly these days and finally finished all the accumulated government affairs memorials.
The capital's defenses were all in place, and the power was handed over to the four prime ministers. Everything had been arranged overtly and covertly, and it was basically under his control. Only then did he feel relieved.
"No need to say anything, I'll go and see for myself first!"
"yes!"
Then Zhu Youxiao led Ma Xianglin and the guards slowly into the camp. There were large and small bags everywhere in the square, and there were countless mules and horses. The sergeants on duty around him were not moving at all. This gave Zhu Youxiao his first impression. Basically satisfied.
"Your Majesty, why don't you go to the Valiant Cavalry Camp first? I promise that I will not disappoint Your Majesty."
As the saying goes, first come first, first come the moon. As the emperor's personal guard commander during this period, how could Ma Xianglin not know what His Majesty is thinking?
What worries His Majesty the most is the combat effectiveness of the army. He also found that His Majesty pays great attention to military discipline and rules, and even read the old affairs of the Xiliu Camp of the Han Dynasty General Zhou Yafu many times.
Therefore, since he took over the 3,000 cavalrymen of the Xiaoqi Battalion some time ago, he has also strictly enforced military discipline and rules. Now that he has begun to achieve some success, he naturally wants to perform well.
How could Zhu Youxiao not know his little thoughts? But this is also a good thing. The military needs comparison and competition. This is a culture that can affect the entire army.
It is a pity that the current atmosphere of the Ming army is crooked, and they are indeed comparing themselves everywhere, but their comparison is completely opposite to Ma Xianglin's.
They are all thinking about how to deduct more of the sergeant's food and put it into their own pockets, and how to exploit more loopholes to make a fortune.
Zhu Youxiao joked:
"Then lead the way and let me see how you lead the troops. If you dissatisfy me, I will deal with you according to military law."
"Your Majesty, don't worry. I will not let you down. If there is anything unqualified, I will go to the law enforcement team to lead the baton myself."
When Zhu Youxiao arrived at the Xiaoqi camp, it was indeed very orderly. The sergeants on duty and patrol were meticulous. The horses in the stables were tied neatly, and the sergeants were feeding and bathing their horses.
The sergeant on duty recognized Zhu Youxiao and quickly knelt down and shouted:
"See Your Majesty!"
The sound was so loud that most of the people around heard it. They quickly ran over, formed a circle, knelt down on one knee and shouted in unison:
"See Your Majesty!"
"Flat body!"
Kneeling on one knee was stipulated by Zhu Youxiao and was written into the military regulations of the Yulin Army. In his view, soldiers with moral character and loyalty are noble and sacred.
What's more, everyone is a man and should not kneel down to others at every turn. This is not the Manchu Qing Dynasty of slavery.
Military regulations clearly stipulate that no matter whether they are generals or sergeants, subordinates are not allowed to kneel when meeting their superiors, even on one knee.
And if it is on a large occasion, a military meeting, or when you need to receive military orders or report military affairs, it is still necessary. This can also ensure that the top and bottom are clear and the hierarchy is orderly.
If you meet the emperor, you must kneel down and salute at any time. If you are wearing armor or kneeling in the military camp, it is enough. After all, in the feudal era, the emperor was equivalent to the sky, and Zhu Youxiao still had to maintain the emperor's authority.
"Why do you feed the horses yourself? Don't the army have grooms?"
Ma Xianglin next to him explained:
"Your Majesty, this is my military order. I believe that a knight must clearly understand his own war horse and understand his own war horse, just like a craftsman must be proficient in technology."
"And I ask the veterinarian to explain to them some diseases and treatments that are common in horses every day, and ask them to always prepare medicines in case of sudden changes!"
Zhu Youxiao also thinks it makes sense. Knights must not only be proficient in riding and shooting, but also know how to raise and protect horses. The groom cannot follow the army all the time.
It seems that this kind of common sense must be implemented in the entire army, especially firearms and artillery. Most sergeants basically only use them but do not know how to maintain or repair them. This is a huge delay. Some simple and easy-to-understand weapons should be popularized to them.
While Zhu Youzheng was meditating, all the generals from each battalion outside had arrived, kneeling and shouting in unison:
"Welcome Your Majesty!"
"Everyone get up!"
Zhu Youxiao originally wanted to review the review quietly, but now it is obviously impossible, and there is no way to hide it, because most of the Yulin Army have met the emperor, and there will always be someone who finds out and reports it. This is also expected. thing.
"Since you are all here, take me to each camp to have a good look."
Zhu Youxiao inspected Taishan Camp, Huben Camp, and Shenji Camp in turn, and they all met his expected standards.
These soldiers were originally selected and organized by Zhu Youxiao from elite groups across the country. Coupled with the rigorous training in the past half year, they can already be regarded as a highly disciplined and powerful elite army.
Zhu Youxiao went to the Logistics Department and the Auxiliary Battalion again, and found that they were busier than the previous four battalions. After asking, he found out that it was Zhou Xingwu Jianyan who had arranged it.
He believed that the army should have a good rest since it was going on a long expedition. Since there were still 30,000 troops left behind, it was better to let them do all the heavy work. This was also the original responsibility of the auxiliary barracks.
"The army gathered in the playground at midnight on the day after tomorrow, and then swore an oath to march. The army was divided into four groups and marched, each group fifteen miles apart."
"A thousand cavalrymen from the Xiaoqi camp and 5,000 infantrymen from the Huben camp formed the front army. They set out first and were led by Zhou Xingwu."
"Five thousand troops from Taishan Camp and Huben Camp formed the rear army, responsible for escorting grain, grass and baggage, and were led by General Qin Bangping."
"Ma Xianglin led a thousand cavalry to the rear to defend the rear army."
"The remaining 15,000 troops from the Huben Camp and the Shenji Camp will form the central army, and a thousand cavalry will surround the central army. The generals will inform your subordinates tomorrow to perform their duties and not to cause chaos!"
"yes!"
"During the march, you are not allowed to make noises, make random noises, disturb the people, and are not allowed to leave the camp without permission. However, anyone who does this will be severely punished according to military law!"
"Especially those who leave the camp without authorization and disturb the people will be immediately executed in public. No matter who they are or what the reason is, they will not be tolerated."
Then he looked at the military commander of the law enforcement team and said:
"If there is any cover-up or bribery in the law enforcement team, I will first use you as the military commander to sacrifice the flag for the army!"
The military commander took a step forward, knelt down and said:
"I respectfully obey His Majesty's decree!"
