The soldiers who had just been defeated several times before being included were getting more and more out of place. The general was clearly still at Jiepailing, so why did he rush to Yewang City so quickly? !
But Xu Li's figure was right in front, so everyone didn't dare to ask any more questions and had no choice but to continue following him.
Not to mention that Xu Li rushed towards Yewang City with more than three hundred men and horses, but Zhao Kuo, who was still sleeping here, was approached by Lian Po.
It turned out that the news of Xu Li's selection of personal soldiers had already made a big fuss. Even the army that was supposed to escort Lord Pingyang and Dr. Lou Chang back to Handan heard the news and expressed that they must participate in the selection.
"What? We are not Zhao Jun anymore?!"
"When the general attacks from the north, I will be by the general's side."
"Let us go first and ask about my injuries."
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The army of hundreds of thousands of people could hear the sound of sharpening knives everywhere. Last night, they were still elated to be able to return home early. Today, they refused to leave no matter what they said. They even cut off the packaged soldiers as a salute. Open it to remember your aspirations.
Not to mention ordinary soldiers, even the middle and lower-level generals were eager to participate in the selection of General Zhao Kuo's personal soldiers. But Xu Li, who was supposed to be in charge, disappeared.
The soldiers were not in a hurry. After all, there were so many people in the army, so it was normal for them not to have their turn yet. But they could afford to wait, but Pingyang Jun, Lou Chang and others who were eager to return to Handan couldn't wait. However, they did not dare to disturb General Zhao Kuo's rest, so they had no choice but to approach General Lian Po.
Lian Po was also confused when he heard this. Didn't you hear that the general wanted to select more personal guards? !
But when I thought about it, it didn't matter. Even if the general's bodyguards were insufficient, by-elections among the army were common. However, there were only a few who shocked the whole army. It can only be said that Zhao Kuo's prestige was too high.
Lian Po was both gratified and a little proud - even Bai Qi, Lord Wu'an of Qin State, and even King Qin's selection of elite men were nothing more than this!
Until Lian Po heard that Xu Li had taken more than 300 people out of the south gate and headed for Yewang City to take up his post, Lian Po felt bad.
"To take up the post?" Lian Po asked in surprise: "To what post?"
"The general has personally written this, and he will be the governor of Suzhou and the commander of Hanoi." The city gatekeeper replied honestly.
"The captain of Hanoi County understands, what is the official position of the military governor of Su?" Lian Po asked secretly in his heart, but he did not ask the city gatekeeper again, because even he didn't know the official position, how could the city gatekeeper know it? . It must have been another initiative of the General.
At this time, Lian Po couldn't control that much. Now it was just Pingyang Jun and others who came to the door. But after a delay, when everyone knew that Xu Li had left, might the camp be blown up? !
In desperation, Lian Po could only disturb Zhao Kuo's rest and ask for instructions on what to do now.
However, Zhao Kuo shook his head helplessly after hearing Lian Po's explanation. I asked you, Xu Li, to do it freely, but I didn’t let you be so free!
Zhao Kuo looked at Lian Po who looked anxious and wanted to tell him: I know you are in a hurry, but don't be anxious yet.
But Zhao Kuo obviously couldn't tell the truth about his plan. After frowning slightly, Zhao Kuo felt that maybe this was not a bad thing.
"Since it is wrong, then it must be wrong." Zhao Kuo thought secretly in his heart.
"The battle is over. Even though we haven't achieved all the results, it can still be regarded as a great victory." Zhao Kuo looked at Lian Po and said slowly: "In that case, let's have an army-wide selection of the front line!"
Those who choose the front line must choose elite soldiers. As the corps' operations continue to expand, more and more troops are invested, and personal will and personal bravery are also reflected less and less in the war. Such a sacred thing as selecting the front has almost disappeared. In the long history of Zhao State.
And Zhao Kuo is now bringing up old things again. He just took this opportunity to make the whole army sweat, and also let Zhao Kuo have a more comprehensive and thorough understanding of the true strength of the whole army.
However, this sudden change caught Lian Po off guard.
"Ah?" Lian Po looked at Zhao Kuo with some confusion.
"Big victory but no way to celebrate"
, all the soldiers were holding fire in their hearts! Let them all vent it out on the school field during the selection of forwards. "Zhao Kuo nodded and added.
"That makes sense." Lian Po also nodded.
Obviously, Lian Po had been holding back his anger in the past few days. If Bai Qi's death hadn't calmed him down a little, he would have gone out of his mind now.
"Inform all the Zhao troops in the Bailishi Great Wall defense line, Guanglang City and Kongcang defense line to participate in the selection of forwards." Zhao Kuo waved his hand and said: "The planned return to Handan will be postponed for two days, and the selection of forwards will be carried out first."
Lian Po nodded when he heard this and asked, "How to define this standard?"
Obviously, Zhao Jun has not selected a forward for too long, and even the standards have to be re-formulated. Of course, this may also be related to the increase in Zhao Jun's combat power over the years. The previous requirements may no longer be suitable for today's Zhao Jun. .
Zhao Kuo hesitated for a moment and then expressed his thoughts.
"Now that we have chosen, we will rush to select the best generals." Zhao Kuo smiled slightly and continued: "Wear armor with three attributes, wield a twelve-stone crossbow, carry fifty arrows, place the spear on it, and crown Wear a sword on your girdle, win three days' worth of food, and travel a hundred miles in the middle of the day. How about that?"
"Wei Wu soldiers?" Lian Po hesitated.
Zhao Kuo nodded and then continued: "Not only that, our Zhao army started out as a horseman in Hufu, how can we not be good at horse fighting? Choose two people to control each other's horses and fight, gallop for two miles, at 200 paces, lead three stone strong Only those who can hit the bull's-eye with their bows will be the best soldiers of our Zhao army."
If Lian Po was still a little hesitant just now, Lian Po now is almost fainting. With such high requirements, even the sharp soldiers of the Qin army can only do so.
Forget about the previous demands of the Wei soldiers. With the example of the Wei army in front and the imitation of the Qin army's elites, the demands should be higher, and it is not outrageous.
But what does it say after that? First, they control each other's horses and fight. After two miles of running, when they are exhausted, they have to draw the three-stone strong bow on the ups and downs of the horse and hit the bull's-eye 200 paces away... .
"In this case, out of an army of hundreds of thousands, I'm afraid there are only a few hundred people who can have such strength." Lian Po couldn't help but hesitate a little, and said, "Would you like to lower the standard a little? A three-stone strong bow can't even be drawn on flat ground." easily."
Zhao Kuo shook his head and said: "First, the general is about to return to Handan, so why do we need so many soldiers? They are just to make our king uneasy, hundreds of them are enough; second, here we are. The purpose of setting a benchmark is to inspire the armies to march towards this benchmark. If we don’t set a higher benchmark, how can we motivate them?”
Lian Po was about to ask again, but Zhao Kuo seemed to have thought of something again, and then interrupted him.
"Take this opportunity......"
