In ancient military camps, it was extremely difficult to cultivate elite troops.
You need to dabble in all aspects, such as knives, guns and arrows. These basic weapons must be used skillfully. Furthermore, you must be able to face all kinds of difficult situations and still be able to remain calm.
To sum it up simply, there are two aspects: one is bravery and the other is courage.
Of the two, it sounds like courage is more difficult to train. In fact, it's the opposite. Courage is the most critical, because it requires you to be calm and calm when facing a mountain of corpses, a sea of blood, and a life-and-death situation. Just this determination. , it is almost impossible for soldiers who have not experienced bloody battles to possess.
Therefore, the elite are often called the elite soldiers of hundreds of battles. Such an army is absolutely equipped with martial arts and courage.
On the school grounds of Runan County, Cao Cao watched from a distance what Xiahou Dun had mentioned before. Whether it was the killing spirit during the training or the military appearance displayed, it was indeed hard to believe that these 500 people had only been in the army for two months.
"Greetings to Sikong!" Under the protection of Dian Wei and Xu Chu, Cao Cao approached the team, and the five hundred people shouted in unison, quite like an elite soldier.
Cao Cao nodded and slowly passed by the rows of sergeants, looking directly into their eyes.
Martial arts can be demonstrated through exercises, or at least you can get a glimpse of it, but courage can only be judged after going to the battlefield.
There is also a little trick to judge in advance, and that is eyes.
Bai Zhan Elite's eyes were very indifferent, like ice and water, without any ripples.
As for the army in front of them, when faced with the two peerless warriors of the imperial court, Sikong and Dian Wei and Xu Chu, they were not as quiet as a virgin, but they were not as restless as ordinary people would see them.
Based on this alone, it can be determined that the person leading this team must have specially trained them in courage.
Cao Cao watched the team of five hundred people very carefully. He walked back and forth twice before walking to the side and asked in a deep voice: "What do you two think?"
Dian Wei and Xu Chu looked at each other, but it was Dian Wei who spoke first, "It's not like I'm using the veterans to fool you, Sikong. During the drill just now, I saw that they were very proficient in using the Huanshou Sword, and their combined attack skills were quite good. There are rules, and it’s unlikely that a two-month-old recruit will be able to do it.”
Xu Chu also agreed: "Those boys dared to look at me without avoiding me, and I don't look like a new recruit."
These words made Cao Cao laugh heartily. Who is Cao Hong? He is an old member of the family who started his career. He is an absolutely trustworthy brother. Although he is too stingy and loves money as much as his life, Cao Cao will never believe him if he dares to fool him. of.
It can be basically confirmed that this person's ability to lead troops is by no means unique, and he is probably not inferior to Zihe.
He breathed a long sigh of relief and walked towards the leading military lord.
"The last general pays homage to Sikong!" The twenty-six or seven-year-old young general has a resolute face, calm eyes, and a calmness that is different from that of an ordinary military prince.
Cao Cao looked at him, looked him up and down, and finally even walked around him in a circle, but said nothing the whole time.
Finally, his eyes fell on his pair of burlap shoes, and he immediately made an action that made everyone stunned. He leaned down and carefully tied the loose burlap shoes of the young military marquis with his hands again. .
who is he? He was Cao Cao. At that time, Sikong, a person who was worth more than ten thousand people, was now in the military camp and school, tying up the loose belt for a military prince, not to mention the young military prince himself, even the young military prince himself. The sergeants practicing around him were dumbfounded and stopped their movements.
The five hundred recruits he trained looked at him with envy, and even looked down upon you with honor.
Cao Cao stood up again and breathed a sigh of relief. He patted the young military lord on the chest and said, "Chen arrives, Chen Shu arrives."
"Sikong!" Chen Dao bowed his hands and lowered his head to join his hands. His excitement was beyond words.
He was from Runan, Yuzhou. If history had not changed, Liu Bei had served as the shepherd of Yuzhou and led the troops in Peicheng in the past two years, and Chen Dao defected to Liu Bei during this time.
It's a pity that he never had a chance to express himself when he was under Liu Bei's tent, because during those days, Liu Bei was either on the run or on the way to escape, so it was hard to live up to his ambitions.
When he was around Liu Bei, he and Zhao Yun were actually often mentioned at the same time. Both of them were unparalleled loyal people. Unfortunately, Zhao Yun shined so brightly that he was inevitably inferior in comparison.
As for Chen Dao's martial arts, it is difficult to judge due to his lack of experience in fighting against fierce generals. However, his ability to lead troops is definitely top-notch in the world.
During the Battle of Yiling, Lu Xun attacked Liu Bei with fire, and the 700-mile company camp was burned into a sea of flames. At the same time, Jiangdong's army rushed to kill him. In this desperate situation, Chen Dao took hundreds of white soldiers he had trained to protect him all the way. Liu Bei broke out of the siege with extraordinary methods.
Of course, at this time, Cao Cao didn't know that Chen Dao had such abilities, so he showed his polite and virtuous corporal attitude because of multiple considerations.
First, the strong generals in the army were killed one after another. There was a great need to cultivate new generals who could share the heavy responsibilities. Chen Dao in front of him was one of them.
Second, win people's hearts. He was confident that what he did just now was not just for Chen Dao, but also for all the sergeants on the school field. I, Cao Cao, have always loved those who are capable.
At this time when the army has suffered consecutive defeats and the morale of the army is low, such a move cannot be said to be unwise.
Of course, there is one more thing, and that also comes from Cao Cao's sincerity. A man who can write "The Duke of Zhou spits out his support, and the world returns to his heart" and can forget his steps and greet each other, who dares to say that he is not eager for talents?
"Come back to Xuchang with me, that's where you can really show your talents." Cao Cao took Chen Dao's hand and said seriously.
Chen Dao was a little confused. As a recruit, he was promoted to the rank of military prince for the first time. Now he was treated so politely by Cao Cao and was brought back to Xuchang. He seemed a little dazed.
"Why, uncle is not willing?" Cao Cao was a little disappointed.
"The general will not dare!"
Chen Dao hurriedly bowed and thanked him, "I am willing to obey Sikong's orders, no matter how hard it is!"
When it comes to manipulating people's hearts, both Cao Cao and Liu Bei are quite good at it.
From this aspect, Sun Shiwan is a little behind.
Hearing this, Cao Cao laughed loudly.
He is really happy. In the past six months, Liu Bei's defection, the defeat of Anfeng and the defeat of Xiaoguan have caused him a headache. He has lost soldiers, generals, money and food. He needs new people to enrich his military camp.
Chen Dao is capable. He firmly believes that this is not because of Xu Chu and Dian Wei's remarks just now, but because of the inner affirmation of him.
Finally, Cao Cao still wanted to tell Cao Hong, Xiahou Dun and others to pay more attention to new recruits in the army in the future, so as not to bury generals.
March scenery, spring cold weather.
In preparation for Lin Mo and Lu Lingqi's wedding, the whole of Pengcheng was very busy.
Lin Mo is also very busy. In addition to learning the red tape on the wedding day, he has been studying fertilization recently.
The old father-in-law told me that the only invention that wanted to have immediate results in a short period of time and contain technical barriers was fertilizer.
The curved shaft plow and keel waterwheel can only greatly increase the sown area, but the disadvantages of fertilizer use in this era cannot be reversed.
The fertilizers used in the Warring States, Qin and Han Dynasties were mostly organic fertilizers such as human and animal manure and straw. Although this kind of fertilizer is rich in organic matter and various nutrients, it provides nutrients for crops. However, the release of nutrients is relatively slow and the fertilizer effect period is long. .
This will cause the yield to decrease year by year in newly reclaimed farmland, and eventually it will drop to the point where it will no longer be reduced in a fertilizer-growing area.
Improving fertilizers and using various types of inorganic fertilizers can make up for this shortcoming. Inorganic fertilizers are characterized by fast nutrient release, but short fertilizer effects. As long as they are mixed, the yield during the autumn harvest will definitely increase.
Lin Mo can still roughly remember some of the production of various inorganic fertilizers. It's not that his memory is amazing. It's mainly because the local method of fertilizer production doesn't have much technical content. It's just about paying attention to the proportions. Children from rural areas have seen it in their early years. Many of them have even personally participated in the production.
The simplest nitrogen, ammonium and phosphorus compound fertilizer is ground animal bones into powder, which is regarded as the base fertilizer.
Ammonia fertilizer is made by mixing cow dung, soy flour and plaster of paris in a ratio of 1:1:10 and sealing it in a kiln for three days. At the same time, water is added in a ratio of 1:3 during the fertilization process. , the entire process can be completed.
Other materials such as sulfur fertilizer and nitrogen fertilizer are even more different, but the principles are similar. Lin Mo, who came out of the former rural area, is still familiar with this.
But no matter what kind of fertilizer it is, it is inseparable from the assistance of plaster of paris. Fortunately, it is not too difficult to obtain plaster of paris. Just add water to raw gypsum and cook it. After dehydration, it becomes plaster of paris.
The technical content is definitely not high, but the technical barriers are indeed high.
Whether it is the proportion of various materials, the number of days of storage in earthen kilns, or the production of plaster of paris, these other princes have no way of understanding it.
Of course, disadvantages also come from this, because the sowing area is extremely large, and the personnel and space invested in manufacturing fertilizers are also a big problem. Fortunately, the materials used are extremely cheap.
In terms of personnel, in order to keep these parameters strictly confidential, all the people Lin Mo used were veterans in the military camp who had retired due to disability.
These people are now disabled and may not be able to earn a living through normal means. Once their meager pensions are used up, the rest of their lives will actually be very miserable.
Now, Lin Mo's home-made fertilizer production requires a lot of labor, and these people come in handy.
The old father-in-law was very happy to hear this.
In the past, he didn't know the bleak life of these veterans after leaving the military camp, but he really had no choice. The number was too huge, and he was really powerless.
It's good now. The son-in-law's arrangement seems to have eliminated the uneasiness in his heart.
Money, no problem, the son-in-law said he would make it himself, so the old father-in-law could just cross his legs and hum a tune, which was very satisfying.
The most critical issue is that these people are very reliable, their families are all on their own territory, and they are brothers who have been through life and death together. Lu Bu still trusts them not to leak these parameters.
As for the results, Lu Bu gave his son-in-law a thumbs up with a smile on his face, but he still had reservations in his heart.
He himself had farmed when he was a child. In the past two years, as the land became more stable, his understanding of agriculture gradually deepened. The output of a new piece of land would definitely decrease year by year until it reached a low level and then remained stable.
But his son-in-law told him that the yield of all the fields where these fertilizers were used this year must have increased, and the quality would be greatly improved, which was completely contrary to his knowledge.
This is not a matter of subverting cognition, but it is too shocking.
If these inconspicuous fertilizers could produce such a heaven-defying effect after being simply mixed by him, the people there would be able to have two full meals a day in the future.
Moreover, even in years of famine, there will be food reserves to cope with risk shocks.
At the same time, the taxes you collect will also appear in a virtuous cycle of steady improvement.
One will wax and wane, and within a few years, the overall strength will be able to crush Cao Cao, right?
After just a brief moment of admiration, Lu Bu, who was lying on Lin Mo's homemade lazy chair, actually laughed out loud like Kuku.
"My dear brother, I heard that your wedding is coming soon. Brother Yu, I have been traveling day and night. Finally, I did not delay this great happy event." Zuo Rong, who came back from the northern country, was dusty and a little haggard.
"How did things go?" Lin Mo was more concerned about this matter.
"It's true as Brother Xian said, I gave money directly, but he really didn't dare to accept it. Even though I said a lot to protect myself, the man was also very suspicious.
Later, I said that I wanted to buy war horses from Youzhou and sell them in the Central Plains. I was afraid that the passes along the way would be difficult, so I had to ask him for help, and then I accepted the money. "Ze Rong drank hot tea and told about his hardships.
"Where is the ledger that records the transactions between you two?" Lin Mo asked again.
"Don't worry, it's all written clearly." Zuo Rong took out a piece of silk cloth from his arms.
It clearly records the commission charged by the opponent for each war horse. This silk cloth alone is not very useful. As long as it is finally proven that these war horses have flowed into their own camp, Yuan Shao's mentality will definitely explode.
"No, what's recorded here should be the commission for eight hundred war horses." Lin Mo looked at Zuo Rong with some suspicion.
The latter's mouth slightly curled up with a look of pride, "The Northern Kingdom is under Yuan Shao's control. Today's horse traders bring back a war horse from Youzhou at a very high cost. Many people choose to purchase it in Guanzhong and Bingzhou. Naturally The Youzhou war horse lowered itself.
The money I brought was enough to buy eight hundred war horses. We brothers are closely related by flesh and blood. Brother Yu didn't dare to deceive and earn the difference, so of course he brought back all the war horses. "
This man may have been a bit of a fool, but he did a pretty good job. Lin Mo returned the silk cloth to Zuo Rong with satisfaction, and said with a smile: "Then I will thank Governor Zuo."
"You're welcome, we brothers"
After reacting, Zuo Rong stared at Lin Mo with tears in his eyes, "Brother Xian, what did Brother Xian call me just now?"
"Prefect Langya, Prefect Zuo, don't worry, my father-in-law has already agreed. The silver seal and green ribbon will be sent to your house in a few days."
For a moment, Zhe Rong felt as if all his energy and blood had stagnated. I, Zhe Rong, am the prefect?
Have I finally become a prefect?
With a pop, he really knelt down, grabbed Lin Mo's sleeves and wiped the tears from his eyes, choking with sobs: "Brother Yu, you are really my reborn parents. From now on, Brother Yu, I will leave my life to you."
Lin Mo pushed him away in disgust and said in a deep voice: "In the thirteen counties of Langya, seven county magistrates are disciples and former officials of the Chen family, and even the county magistrates are Chen family members. Now that you are sitting in this position, Whether you can do it safely or not depends on your own ability."
"Don't worry, dear brother. Brother Yu has been able to survive in Xuzhou for so many years, so he has some tricks up his sleeve."
Well, a lot of people have indeed died in your hands. I don’t believe you if you say you have no means.
The Chen family has stretched its hand too far recently, and the Lu family, the only one that can compete, has no desire to compete for supremacy. I hope that after Zuo Rong joins the family, the situation of Xuzhou being dominated by one family can be improved.
(End of chapter)
