Sweat more in peacetime and bleed less in war?
When Zhang Changde heard this, his eyes couldn't help but light up.
He didn't expect that even though Ji Lie had never been on the battlefield, he could say such concise and thought-provoking words!
"But you can rest assured. Although the daily training is a bit hard, I will not treat you badly."
Ji Lie paused, then said with a smile,
"Not only do you have enough to eat three times a day, but you can still eat meat every other day!"
Everyone was shocked when they heard this!
Although it is still peaceful now, it is already extremely difficult for ordinary people to fill their stomachs.
Only during festivals can we occasionally eat meat!
However, as long as you practice on time, you can not only eat enough, but also eat meat!
This sounds like a bit of a fantasy!
After being stunned, all the new recruits looked enthusiastic and said loudly,
"Swear loyalty to the prince to the death!"
"Your Majesty, a thousand years old, a thousand years old!"
Ji Lie nodded with satisfaction and asked the new soldiers to assemble and go back to Zhuangzi to rest.
He took out two booklets from his arms and handed them to Zhang Changde.
"My lord, what is this?"
Zhang Changde took the booklet with a confused expression.
"You'll know after you open it and take a look."
Ji Lie smiled slightly.
Zhang Changde flipped through a few pages, his expression instantly became serious, he held the book and read it carefully.
The first booklet records military training methods.
From daily military training, combat weapons training, to formation drills, it can be said that everything is provided.
This book on military training alone is enough to be called a treasure.
But when Zhang Changde saw the contents of the second booklet, he took a deep breath. The shock in his heart was beyond words.
"The Art of War of Daxia."
"The Beginning of Planning."
"Lie said: Soldiers are important matters of the country, the place of life and death, and the way of survival. We must pay attention to them."
"..."
"Combat Chapter."
"Lie said: All the methods of using the army, including thousands of chariots, thousands of leather chariots, a hundred thousand armors, and food supplies for thousands of miles, all the expenses inside and outside, the use of guests, the materials of glue and paint, and the support of chariots and armor, cost thousands of gold per day. , and then a hundred thousand troops will be lifted up."
"..."
This booklet is divided into thirteen chapters, each of which explains the art of war from five aspects: strategic operations, combat command, battlefield maneuvers, military geography, and special tactics.
Its comprehensive content and profound thoughts are truly rare in this world!
Zhang Changde has also read many military books.
But compared with this book "The Art of War", those military books are like the light of a grain of rice compared with the brilliance of the sun and the moon!
Having been on the battlefield for so many years, he has many insights about the art of war, but his talent is limited and he cannot express or record them in words.
After reading "The Art of War of the Great Xia", Zhang Changde instantly felt like he was enlightened!
He even had a different understanding of the word war!
Holding the two brochures in his hands, Zhang Changde burst into tears!
"Your Highness, what happened to Commander Zhang?"
Xiu'er tugged at the hem of Ji Lie's clothes and asked in a low voice.
"He must be crying with joy."
Ji Lie quite understood Zhang Changde's mood.
You must know that "Sun Tzu's Art of War" is the earliest military book in ancient China.
The military thought contained in it is still respected by the world until the 21st century.
Even America’s West Point Military Academy and Harvard Business School have listed it as required reading.
Even when the conflict broke out between Big Bear and Er Xiong, "Sun Tzu's Art of War" was seized on the battlefield!
Compared with ancient China, the Great Xia Dynasty has many similarities, but there are still many completely different differences.
Just like in terms of military theory, the Daxia Dynasty was still in a relatively rudimentary stage.
Until now, there is no military book like "Sun Tzu's Art of War", oh no, it should be called "The Art of War of Daxia".
How could a general like Zhang Changde not be so excited after seeing "The Art of War of the Great Xia"?
After a long time, Zhang Changde wiped away his tears and solemnly knelt down to Ji Lie!
"The ancients once said that if you hear the Tao in the morning, you will die in the evening!"
"In the past, my subordinates tended to sit in a well and watch the sky. From today on, I am willing to go through fire and water for the prince, no matter what!"
Although he had previously decided to be loyal to Ji Lie, Zhang Changde was still somewhat proud in his heart.
He believed that he was quite talented in running an army and fighting in war. It was great luck for Ji Lie to recruit him.
However, after reading these two brochures today, Zhang Changde realized how wrong he was!
Ji Lie can write such a military art, he is simply a military fairy!
As for the nonsense about gods, Zhang Changde doesn’t believe it!
The most important thing is that Ji Lie was willing to give him such important military training methods and military books.
It was enough to show how much Ji Lie valued him.
Zhang Changde is not an ungrateful person, so he naturally wants to show his loyalty in this way!
"You're welcome, Commander Zhang. I will still need to rely on you in many places in the future."
Ji Lie chuckled and stretched out his hand to help Zhang Changde up.
"The prince is willing to reuse his subordinates, which is their blessing!"
Zhang Changde said solemnly.
Seeing how easily he was manipulated by her, Ji Lie couldn't help but have a satisfied smile on his lips.
…
In order to distinguish themselves from Zhang Changde and other royal guards, three hundred new soldiers composed of strong refugees were turned into guards.
In the following period, Zhang Changde conducted strict and cruel training on them.
I have to admit that the military training methods that Ji Lie learned from later generations are quite effective.
In just half a month, the mental outlook of these guards took on a completely new look!
If they are equipped with soldiers and armor and engage in real fighting, they will definitely be considered the most powerful army in the world!
But new problems arise.
Ji Lie is out of money!
"Your Highness, according to the current progress, I am afraid that the money in the house will not last for another half month at most."
Xiu'er wrinkled Xiaoyao's nose and said in a very cute way.
As the saying goes, gold will always shine, silver will always be spent, and integrity will always fade away.
Although Zhao Meiniang and Yang Dehou promised to provide Ji Lie with three thousand acres of land.
But Ji Lie was really embarrassed and asked them to pay for it, so he took out 30,000 taels of silver and gave it to the two of them.
In addition, the one thousand people in Zhuangzi all depended on Prince You's Mansion for their food, drink, and diarrhea.
In order to facilitate the family members of the guards in Zhuangzi to farm, Ji Lie sent people to buy a lot of seeds, farm tools and cattle.
These are no small expenses.
Ji Lie looked at the account book in front of him and frowned.
You must know that the three hundred guards are only equipped with spears so far.
Not to mention armor, not even a piece of leather armor.
Moreover, many of the spears in their hands are bronze vessels handed down from ancient times.
In the final analysis, there is just no money!
When I was having a headache, Laifu suddenly ran over excitedly,
"Your Highness, Mrs. Zhao just sent someone here, saying that the Zuixian Brewing will be officially sold tomorrow!"
