After hearing this, Sun Da nodded repeatedly, took a deep breath, and reported excitedly: "Master, I'm here, I really have to come!"
In order to speed up the time for the army to pass through the Jinniu Road, Duke Xingguo asked Sun Chuanting in his letter to clear the snow on his side and be prepared to welcome the army. Sun Chuanting handed over this matter to Sun Da, so he could come to report it as soon as possible.
After just saying that, he immediately added excitedly: "Master, Duke Xingguo's army is so strange. There are actually female soldiers, there are female soldiers!"
After confirming that Duke Xingguo's army had really come, Sun Chuanting felt relieved and calmer after being surprised. When he heard this, he frowned and said, "Have you never seen a woman before? Why are you so excited?" ? Female soldiers in the army, haha, what’s the use?”
Unexpectedly, after Sun Da heard this, he retorted: "Master, you can't say that. I see that the female soldier has a great role! It would be great if there were female soldiers in our army sometime!"
"..." Sun Chuanting didn't expect that he would say this, and immediately his face sank. Just when he was about to reprimand him, he suddenly remembered Sun Da's temperament, and he couldn't help but become suspicious. Are female soldiers really useful?
With this in mind, he strode out and at the same time ordered: "Let's go, the Duke's army is coming, it's so rare, go and have a look!"
If the prince of the country comes in person, he will definitely go to greet him.
However, no matter what, at least Sun Chuanting believed that it was impossible for Duke Xingguo to come across the Shu Road under such conditions. But he needed the reinforcements so much, and he was also curious. Not that he was curious about the female soldiers, but that Duke Xingguo's army actually came through the Jinniu Road. Even preparations were made at various stations on the Jinniu Road, but this It’s a big army!
Therefore, Sun Chuanting wanted to see if this army that passed through the Golden Bull Road was now exhausted and full of complaints because of Duke Xingguo's forced request.
If this is the case, they will have to rest for a long time before being sent to the battlefield.
Therefore, Sun Chuanting was led by Sun Da and hurried over to see what was going on.
Before Sun Chuanting arrived, he heard movement from a distance.
As soon as Sun Da heard this voice, a smile appeared on his face. But Sun Chuanting frowned, thinking to himself that he had guessed it right. He was forced to pass through the Jinniu Road in such bad weather. The soldiers were complaining, and the sky was full of anger!
But after getting a little closer, Sun Chuanting was surprised. Although he didn't hear clearly what the noise over there was saying, he could tell from the tone that it wasn't complaining, but rather encouraging. What was going on?
Out of curiosity, Sun Chuanting sped up.
After getting closer, he could faintly hear it clearly.
"Unity is strength, unity is strength, this strength is iron..."
At this moment, Sun Chuanting was a little dumbfounded. Is this singing? After Xingguo Gong's army passed through the Golden Bull Road in such bad conditions, they still had energy and sang strange songs so excitedly?
Thinking like this, his speed became faster. He wanted to figure out what was going on?
When he was almost there, the sound suddenly changed again, and there was actually more than one tune!
"The wind is roaring and the horses are whistling..."
At this time, Sun Chuanting was really dumbfounded. Obviously, this was definitely not a whim, but it was a common situation in the military, which is why there was more than one song and so many people sang together.
After turning a corner, Sun Chuanting was stunned by the scene in front of him.
I saw in this open space, groups of imperial officers and soldiers, holding horses, driving over in an orderly manner. Although there was still snow on their bodies, which proved that they had come here despite the snow, there was no trace of dissatisfaction in their spirits, and they were all singing excitedly.
Sun Chuanting was stunned by the spirit of this kind of army.
He believed that the army he led was the elite of the imperial court. This is not because he is complacent. But he has been fighting in the north and south for many years and has seen many armies, so he naturally has comparisons.
Under the Qing Dynasty's policy of replenishing wages, if he had money and food in his hands, he would of course be able to train elite soldiers.
However, now that he found that his army was the same as the imperial army in front of him, he was immediately compared.
Not to mention combat skills, just the courage to pass the Golden Ox Path and their mental outlook, Sun Chuanting knew that this army was definitely the best among the best!
After getting this conclusion, Sun Chuanting concluded that this vanguard force was probably the most elite under Duke Xingguo's command, and it might be the headquarters of the Yongwei Battalion that Duke Xingguo had brought out from the capital.
Thinking like this, maybe some generals came to greet him when his scarlet robe appeared.
"Li Dingguo, the general under the command of Duke Xingguo, has met the Governor-General!"
Hearing this, Sun Chuanting nodded and wanted to praise him.
The generals who were able to pass through the Golden Bull Road under such harsh conditions and lead the troops are definitely worthy of admiration.
However, just when he was about to praise, he suddenly froze, Li Dingguo? Why does this name sound familiar?
But there seems to be no such elite general among the imperial army, right?
So Sun Chuanting asked: "Are you the general of the Yongwei camp?"
Hearing this, Li Dingguo couldn't help but smile and said: "The Governor is really forgetful. Oh, no, the last general was named Zhang Dingguo before, but now he has returned to his original name!"
Zhang Dingguo? As soon as he heard this name, a person immediately appeared in Sun Chuanting's mind. Then his expression suddenly changed. He still had a Qin accent. So he pointed at Li Dingguo in great surprise and said: "You... you are the fourth of the eight kings." Which one of the righteous sons?"
"Exactly!" Li Dingguo smiled and nodded after hearing this.
"..." Sun Chuanting was stunned when he heard this.
He thought they were from the Yongwei camp, but they turned out to be rebels who had been recruited by the Duke.
However, the bandit army actually has such morale? Not only did he take such a big risk to pass the Golden Ox Road, but he didn’t complain at all and his morale was so high?
Is this because the rebel army is so powerful, or is it because Duke Xingguo is running the army well? Or is this the case only for Li Dingguo's subordinates?
Seeing how stupid Sun Chuanting was, how could Li Dingguo not know the reason for his stupidity? He immediately felt very proud.
In fact, he had never imagined that he would be like this now. But in retrospect, he felt it was so natural.
In the final analysis, Duke Xingguo understands military morale!
At this time, Sun Chuanting came to his senses. It was hard for him to ask the reason, and he really felt a little embarrassed. The subordinates who thought they were elite were incomparable to the recruited rebel army in front of him. Unfortunately, he had been worried that the rebel army would mutiny before!
So, accompanied by Li Dingguo, he started patrolling and ran to the direction where Jinniu Road came from to look. He just wanted to see what would happen to the soldiers who had just come over.
After walking for a long time, he arrived at the place and saw groups of soldiers still driving over.
Right at the exit, Sun Chuanting saw a group of female soldiers.
These female soldiers were playing Allegro and singing energetically to the soldiers who were coming one after another. The soldiers seemed to have been stimulated, and they obviously became excited after hearing the songs of these female soldiers.
"He passed the Golden Ox Road with great vigor and high spirits. He protected peace and defended the land of Shu, which is to protect his hometown. A good man of the Ming Dynasty..."
Seeing this scene, Sun Chuanting stopped immediately and listened to the female soldiers singing. Even though he had previously thought that having female soldiers in the army was useless, at this time, he also showed admiration.
These female soldiers obviously came with the army. However, they did not rest and were still boosting their morale!
And it is precisely because of them that the male soldiers are obviously in better spirits. After exiting the exit, they heard Pao Ze singing a song and they started singing along.
Obviously, this situation should be the norm in Duke Xingguo's army.
Seeing all this, Sun Chuanting was really shocked.
Duke Xingguo's army was really different from all the armies he had seen before!
Seeing him like this, Li Dingguo smiled and explained to him: "This poem was written by the Duke of the State. He said that Zuo Liangyu and Li Zicheng's troops were wreaking havoc in Shu, and they would probably bring harm to Qin tomorrow." So. Therefore, I and Qin Gao Pao Ze snatched the vanguard, and the other groups failed to win the general."
At this point, Li Dingguo himself sighed with emotion, and then continued: "The Duke has made us truly understand why we are fighting!"
Hearing this, Sun Chuanting looked at him, seeming to understand.
Isn't the war just for pay and a bite to eat? Besides, isn’t it just for military glory?
However, Sun Chuanting understood that what Li Dingguo said just now was definitely not just talking about this!
Thinking of the words he just heard, he suddenly understood something more: Is it to protect his hometown and create peace?
Over the years, there have been wars and military disasters every year. Like Li Dingguo, he must have been in war when he was very young! This war has been going on for so many years!
While he was thinking, another general came over and saw Li Dingguo accompanying an official in a scarlet robe. The man immediately knew his identity and came over to greet him and said, "Liu Wenxiu, the last general, has met the governor! "
Liu Wenxiu? Sun Chuanting looked at the tired general in front of him and immediately understood that this must be Zhang Wenxiu, the other famous adopted son of the Eight Kings.
Unexpectedly, all the men of the eight kings were recruited by the government, and more importantly, they could still contribute to the country like this!
Thinking of this, Sun Chuanting suddenly had a very strong desire to meet the legendary Duke Xingguo who he had never met!
Thinking like this, he sincerely said with emotion: "What a pity. When the war in Shu subsides, I will definitely go to see Duke Xingguo!"
