Chapter 18: Sweat more in peacetime and bleed less in wartime

Style: Historical Author: twinkling starsWords: 2271Update Time: 24/01/12 18:03:09
There were more than a hundred people, all standing tall and straight like javelins.

There was not a single noise in the entire queue!

Seeing this situation, Zhang Changde's pupils shrank suddenly, with a look of horror on his face.

It has only been a few days, but the new soldiers trained by Ji Lie have already looked like an elite division?

On the other hand, the more than 100 people he led were shocked at this time, whispering to each other and discussing in low voices!

How did the prince train his troops to have such terrifying effects?

While Zhang Changde and the palace guards were in a daze, Ji Lie took Xiu'er and Laifu and walked out slowly.

When he saw the surprised expressions of Zhang Changde and others, he smiled and said,

"Commander Zhang, what do you think of the new recruits trained by Gu?"

Zhang Changde came back to his senses and sighed sincerely,

"Definitely considered an elite soldier!"

Coming from a military background, he has naturally seen many brave and powerful troops.

Not to mention the combat power of the new soldiers trained by Ji Lie, the momentum they displayed was already on par with those powerful armies!

Ji Lie nodded with satisfaction and said with a smile,

"In that case, let's get started!"

"Subordinates take orders!"

Zhang Changde composed himself.

Although Ji Lie's new soldiers look extremely amazing, in the final analysis, it also depends on the combat power of the soldiers.

Zhang Changde didn't believe it. The new soldiers he trained with great efforts would be inferior to the new soldiers trained by Ji Lie!

The rules of the competition are simple. The new soldiers of both sides use wooden sticks instead of weapons to attack and fight with each other.

Whichever side fails to maintain its formation first will be considered defeated.

The new pawns on both sides are arranged in a line of ten, for a total of fifteen lines.

After the formation was completed and the formation was ready, with the sound of a gong, the attack between the two sides began instantly!

"Dong dong dong!"

Several palace guards beat the war drums fiercely.

With the dull and intensive sound of drums, Zhang Changde's new soldiers held up the long sticks in their hands, barely maintaining a neat square formation, and slowly advanced forward.

However, to the surprise of Zhang Changde and others, there was no movement among the new soldiers trained by Ji Lie.

Looking at their opponents getting closer and closer to them, they just stood there quietly, without even a trace of emotion on their faces!

When the distance between the two parties was less than five steps, and they could see each other's faces clearly, and even feel each other's breathing, Ji Lie said in a deep voice,

"Raise the gun!"

As soon as he finished speaking, more than 150 new soldiers raised their long sticks and pointed forward.

"Enter!"

Ji Lie gave another order, and the new soldier he trained suddenly took a step forward.

What's shocking is that even under such circumstances, their steps remain consistent!

Seeing such an astonishing momentum from the other side, the soldiers trained by Zhang Changde felt uncontrollable fear in their hearts.

However, due to military discipline, they did not dare to retreat, so they had no choice but to bite the bullet and continue to move forward.

The two sides collided quickly!

Although they followed the beat of the drum and attacked, the formation of Zhang Changde's new soldiers was uneven.

In addition, it was their first time fighting, so they were inevitably a little timid.

Some people were so nervous that they completely forgot about their usual teachings and just waved their long sticks around randomly.

Not only did it fail to hurt the other party, it actually disrupted one's own formation.

On the other hand, Ji Lie's side.

No matter how the opponent attacks, they all obey Ji Lie's command, thrust out their long sticks in unison, retract them in unison, and advance in unison!

Even if they were hit on the head by the opponent's wooden stick, they would grit their teeth and persevere!

Even if there was someone who was beaten to a bloody head and passed out on the ground.

His companions also carried him down, and the people behind quickly made up for him.

From the beginning to the end, Ji Lie's new soldiers maintained their formation without any confusion.

Zhang Changde and all the palace guards stared wide-eyed and were speechless.

Is this fucking new recruit who has only been training for seven days?

I'm afraid even the most elite border guards or the Royal Forest Army of the imperial court can do nothing more than that, right?

Under such a huge disparity in strength, Zhang Changde's troops persisted for a moment and then collapsed!

"My subordinates are really convinced!"

Zhang Changde couldn't help but praise,

"I wonder what method the prince used to train these homeless men into such elites within seven days?"

"It's quite simple. I just gave them some military training."

Ji Lie said with a smile.

"Military training, what kind of training method is that?"

Zhang Changde said a little doubtfully.

Seeing the curious expressions of the palace guards, Ji Lie did not intend to hide anything, so he roughly told them the content of the general training.

These new recruits are all refugees. It is impossible for them to become true elites in all battles within seven days.

So Ji Lie directly copied the military training from the university in his previous life.

But don't underestimate military training. Although it seems simple, it is the summary of thousands of years of military training experience.

It can make soldiers develop the instinct to command and forbid in a short period of time!

"I see. Previously, my subordinates looked down on the prince's military training methods. But now, I see that my subordinates are looking down on the sky."

Zhang Changde couldn't help but shook his head and sighed.

"In addition, there is actually another factor why Gu can defeat Commander Zhang today."

"What factors?"

"I promise to them that as long as they can defeat your soldiers led by Commander Zhang, I will reward each of them with one tael of silver."

Ji Lie showed a sly smile.

"My lord, are you...too shameless?"

Zhang Changde immediately couldn't laugh or cry.

These new soldiers only had one tael of silver per month, and Ji Lie directly rewarded them with one or two taels of silver. How could they not work hard?

"This is not called being a scumbag. Only by clearly distinguishing rewards and punishments can we boost morale and enhance the fighting spirit of the soldiers."

Ji Lie said seriously.

Zhang Changde was silent for a moment and then sighed,

"What the prince said is absolutely true, and my subordinates have learned from it."

"Commander Zhang, starting from today, you will conduct military training for these new soldiers, let them develop the habit of obeying orders and prohibitions, and then start rigorous training!"

"Every morning, do a ten-mile morning jog!"

"After the morning run, rest for half an hour after breakfast, and then do fighting and weapons training."

"After lunch, we will start practicing the military formation again!"

"Before dinner, let's do another cross-country run with weights!"

Listening to the training program Ji Lie said, not to mention the new recruits, even Zhang Changde and the palace guards turned slightly pale.

This isn't training at all, it's almost like killing someone!

"My lord, this kind of training is a bit too cruel, isn't it?"

Zhang Changde said cautiously.

Ji Lie smiled faintly,

"Is it cruel? I don't think so."

"Only sweat more in peacetime and bleed less in wartime!"

"I can be kind to you and not let you train, but will the enemies you encounter in the future be kind to you?"