In May of the third year of the Yuan Dynasty, the hot wind that gradually entered summer already contained a sultry temperature; the air, which had been extremely dry since the beginning of spring, was also filled with the smell of earth and vegetation that had been exposed to the sun; it was like a blanket of steam. It has a kind of dizzying infection and influence.
However, under this bright white sun, more than twenty miles northeast of Chang'an City, the Shayuan Prison, which was originally one of the palace and animal stables, has turned into a place where people are sweating like rain and shouting orders. The large training ground; thousands of newly recruited soldiers drilled endlessly amidst the sound of drums and trumpets.
They either carry heavy bags and other objects and trot around the preset horse paths with bare hands; or they hold long and short wooden poles or stringless bow arms, hooks and other objects, and in the sound of the golden drum of the brief decree , groups of people gradually slowed down and sprinted towards the preset venue.
Here, through special transformation and construction, it has become a complex of walls, forts, formations, and camp walls with complex terrain; there are also high platforms simulating the mountain environment, uneven narrow passages, and rocks; there are also well-arranged People appear in it, constantly creating all kinds of obstacles and accidents.
Therefore, from time to time, soldiers who were accidentally injured were helped or carried out; however, more soldiers were still driven in one after another without hesitation, which turned into roars and neighs one after another. and occasional exclamations and hurt whines.
At the other end of the vast sand garden prison, in the open space between several hills and low slopes, is a specially arranged simulated battlefield; dozens of large and small military formations that have been organized into rows are holding The machine performs forward and backward turns, as well as more complex transformations and turns during walking.
However, on the other side of the river across the river from these military formations that were beginning to show their scale, smaller-scale, but more intense, foot-cavalry and infantry formation confrontations had already begun to take place on a large flat grassland; The armored soldiers who were like being in a wall were jostling and pushing each other face to face.
Except for the sharp blade wrapped around the weapon in his hand, it was almost the same as the usual battle formation. At the same time, on the higher slopes, there were also constant rains of Baotou arrows, constantly harassing and restraining one of them; there were even small groups of cavalry that suddenly bypassed the hillside forest.
With an almost flawless rush, the military formation began to loosen up at a certain point, waving the long poles and lassoes in their hands to drag down and overturn the soldiers on the edge; or use short arrows that wandered around to They fired in turn and screamed in agony; at this time, corresponding flags were raised on the tower.
It means that a certain unit has withdrawn from the battle order due to excessive losses or an illegally maintained collapse. However, there were also cavalry that broke out and raided. They were slapped by the long poles swung in front of them. They rolled to the ground with their horses, or they were repeatedly hit and forced to retreat.
Or even the man and the horse were caught in the battle formation, and the Baotou arrows fired hit him in many places. The general observing from the tower and the watchtower judged that he was killed on the spot and knocked the gold plate to withdraw; he was quite unwilling and reluctant. Willing to withdraw from the battlefield. There were also some riders in red shirts and black trousers during the parade;
However, it is the specially designated military officials in Shayuan Prison who are responsible for maintaining order on the scene and correcting violations and disobedience of orders; or promptly intervene and stop the fighting somewhere; and transport the newly injured people away. , ordering one of them to exit in time, etc. Finally they converge to the north.
It was a temporary training camp that had existed for some time, centered on the Shayuan prison building, warehouses, stables and walls. In the camp, there were not only mountains of baggage, livestock, horses and vehicles, but also There are neat and uniform continuous tents and various areas divided into different functions.
Among them, there are not only large and small Liuhua camps arranged according to the art of war in "Wei Gong Ce Wen", divided into front, rear, left, right, center and two wings; there are also brand-new exclusive medical camps for treating injuries and illnesses, experimental engineering equipment construction camps, and joint vehicle formations. The formation’s exclusive car camp area, etc…
Countless civilians and servants who were recruited were working day and night around this camp to provide the soldiers with the necessary supplies during the drill. While the supplies of food and fodder needed for the camp were constantly being sent from Chang'an, it was like a real wartime; relatively strict orders and regulations were maintained.
Without alerting most people, the prince Li Hong, who came to visit secretly and secretly, watched this scene from the observation deck on the hill inside the Shayuan prison, and felt a little proud when he looked at Jiang Tian who was coiled in an exquisite basket. Said: "This is Gu's hard work, what does Li Sheng think?"
"Just for the selection of soldiers and martial arts performances during these days, there were more than 17,000 capable men from all walks of life in the pass. Among them, 571 generals were selected, who were also talented in military strategy, martial arts, literary and rhetoric. , up to 67! The remaining 20,000 can also be used to strengthen the Yanbian defense."
"It's really a great harvest, a great harvest! Therefore, according to the military books and military records given by Li Sheng, we organized the troops to practice, and everyone was amazed. It is said that this is a unique military formation strategy in the past and present! Therefore, people Only when people work hard can we achieve the current situation."
"Nowadays, these people are organized into five formations and nineteen battalions, and they do daily work and training one day. They do a small exercise on the fifth day, and one exercise on the tenth day. Now it is the two days of inspection at the end of the month, so we can see such a scene. and scale; and it is even more wonderful to let the ten soldiers of the East Palace and the soldiers of Gyeonggi Prefecture join the parade."
"Not only did this reveal many hidden worries and evils that had been going on for many years, it also made it impossible for those who were in the corpse meal position to hide; it also allowed truly insightful people and loyal and courageous people to hone each other in battle formations and military strategies. He Kaoji has benefited a lot and made progress since then; I am also very pleased!"
"Today's martial arts hall is already a legitimate place for nurturing talents. Therefore, Gu Huan plans to wait until the next batch of military athletes from Hexi, Longyou, Shuofang, etc. who have improved greatly, will also return to the capital for repairs; Add it to Shayuan Supervisor’s military performance and daily military formation confrontation.”
"Just let them imitate the vassal barbarians and Youqi control strings that they fought while guarding the border; they can act as the imaginary enemies that Li Sheng said." Prince Li Hong, who was imagining some kind of future, couldn't help but feel sorry for Jiang. Tan exclaimed, half showing off and half arrogant: "This is all thanks to three outstanding people."
"The first one is Wang Xiaojie, the Right Guard and Zuo Lang." Then, he couldn't wait to say to himself: "It took a lot of effort to make him take on the responsibility of selecting soldiers and performing martial arts in Xijing. ; If there is no other reason, he must still lead the army."
"It is precisely because he worked so hard for this, sleeping and eating in the camp with the soldiers, and not being able to return home for more than a month, that he was able to turn the military books handed down by Li Sheng into the battle formations that are now prohibited; but because of this, he has always been I still have a wish, I hope to be able to meet the author and listen to his teachings."
"As for the second place, it is Lou Shide who followed the example of Ban Chao and joined the army. This is also the result of my father's painstaking efforts. I hope to use him as an example and call on the scholars and officials to follow his example. Therefore. , now he is in charge of the army, referring to the detailed instructions and the compilation of military calligraphy."
"And the third one should be an acquaintance that Li Sheng sees every day." At this point, Prince Li Hong couldn't help but take a sip of the medicinal soup, and made a small trick: However, Jiang Tian just thought about it a little. He asked for an answer: "Could it be that it's Di Huaiying who is in charge of Jingzhao Mansion?"
"Yes, it's Di Huaiying!" Prince Li Hong immediately raised his palms and said with a smile: "Thanks to his accidental appointment to temporarily take over the affairs of the Jingzhao Mansion, therefore, these days, the support in the camp and the deployment to the rear are needed. Money, food, labor, and everything else flow smoothly, and he is indeed the future pillar of the country."
"I am fortunate to have these three outstanding people, so everything goes smoothly." Then Prince Li Hong said excitedly: "These days, I can see it clearly and clearly. The world is big, the sea is vast, and the household registration is Are there any shortages of talents and heroes of all kinds among the people?"
"It's just that I'm limited by my family background, and I haven't been able to get ahead for a long time! Therefore, as long as the imperial court makes a slight exception, even if the war is dangerous, there will be people who will bravely devote themselves to serve; but I also understand very well that in such a situation Although peace of mind may help temporarily, it is not a long-term solution;”
"For long-term peace and stability, what really needs to be changed is the court's method of selecting and employing people. Therefore, even if it is not for the sake of his mother and queen, I also intend to open this way to serve the country for the ambitious people in the world. A way out. I hope Li Sheng can continue to help me."
At this moment, Jiang Tian's body moved slightly, because in his vision panel, a long-lost progress prompt popped up: "Scenario mission, the prince's ambition: progress (37%)." At this time, the dazzling sunlight in the distant sky also dimmed visible to the naked eye.
Then came the large clouds that gradually covered the sky, and the faint sound of thunder that followed; along with the moist air blowing in the wind, the first heavy rain after summer also poured down on the dry weather. The hot earth suddenly evaporated into a hazy haze.
However, in the rain and mist that came towards his face, Prince Li Hong stood under the stretched thatch cover, but he had no intention of leaving immediately. Because, his eyes were staring blankly into the distance. In the martial arts arena that had been shrouded by a gloomy rain curtain, there was a group of people standing motionless.
It formed a sharp contrast to some extent with the other groups dodging around and spontaneously seeking shelter from the rain;
(End of chapter)
