Chapter 22 The Pillar of the Country

Chapter 22 The Pillar of the Country

Chapter 22 The Pillar of the Country
On the training ground, the wind was cold and biting.
What satisfied Lu Yunyi was that the soldiers' sloppy look disappeared, and was replaced by order and neatness.

I looked at the time and it took less than half an hour. They are indeed the elite troops of each department.

Lu Yunyi paced back and forth on the platform, picked up the booklet in his hand, looked at it, and shouted into the loud speaker:
"The soldiers whose names I called come to the front row."

"Liu Heiying, Qian Hong, Fang Guangnan, Yin Kexiong, Ji Hu, Ma Dake"

The soldiers below looked puzzled and confused.

But the soldier whose name was called had a gleam of light in his eyes and looked expectant.

Now the front army scouts are forming a new army, and there are still many vacancies for the centurions.

These people were either Lu Yunyi's confidants or soldiers who had beheaded people above level ten.
Even Ning Chong, who was called last, was beheaded seven levels.

When the fifteen people came to the front, Lu Yunyi looked at them and memorized their appearances in his mind.

"You fifteen are the elite soldiers of our new army.

There are more than a thousand new soldiers, and you are the best.
But if you want to be a thousand households, fighting in battles is not enough.
Because we are the scouts of the front army and the pioneers of the army, we must be able to anticipate the enemy!

You need to learn and do things like being keenly aware of battlefield changes, collecting and summarizing enemy information, planning advance and retreat routes, etc.
But we don't have much time left.

I am here today only to tell you what you need to do as a scout.

When the time is right, I will tell you how to deal with the Yuan army scouts.

Finally, I will select ten centurions of the new army based on what you have learned and done!"

As soon as these words came out, all the soldiers present were talking to each other.
Some soldiers suddenly realized what was going on, while others looked unwilling.
The fifteen people standing in front, except Liu Heiying and Qian Hong who were confident of winning, all looked excited.
Looking at the surrounding soldiers, they all had strong fighting spirit in their eyes.
They all know that although there are ten places, they can only compete for eight, seven, or even less.

Because among these fifteen people, several are Lu Yunyi's former subordinates.

But even so, it is enough, at least there is hope.

At the very least, you can at least be a general, which is an official of some rank.

Seeing their surging fighting spirit, Lu Yunyi was very satisfied. He nodded slightly, took a big sip of water and continued to shout:

"No training today. I want to teach you how to fight, how to train, and how to collect intelligence.

In addition, there are ten clerks in the army.

They will write down what the official said in a book, and if any soldier has any questions, they can ask at any time.

This concerns your life and property in the future, so please be careful.
I can assure you that if you do what I say,

On the grassland battlefield, it is difficult to die! ! You don’t need to doubt this, you can check the military merit book. "

Seeing that the soldiers were standing there obediently, Lu Yunyi was very satisfied.

The elite are not like those young and inexperienced people who think they are great.

They knew the horror of fighting in battle, and they knew even more the danger of scouts in the front line.

They think very simply, there is no false reputation behind a great reputation,
This new superior must be quite capable to have reached such a high position at such a young age.

It is possible that my family has been in the army for generations and the family tradition has not been passed down.

After taking a deep breath, Lu Yunyi was about to shout,
Suddenly, his eyes focused and he saw several figures appearing in the southeast corner of the training ground.
The leader was Geng Bingwen whom I met a few days ago.
Lu Yunyi thought about it and felt that he couldn't delay the progress, so he simply pretended not to see it.

“My fellow officers, what is a scout?
1. We will lead the army and find a safe route to advance.
2. Scout the enemy's situation and find out the number of enemy troops, weapons, main generals, food supplies, and war horses.

3: Find out the topography and mountain environment, find drinking water sources, camping sites, leeward areas, pastures, and several open areas where the army can fight.

4. Deliver battlefield information, be responsible for connecting information between departments, and ensure the smooth transmission of military reports.

Five: Engage the enemy first, attack the enemy scouts, cover the battlefield, and conceal the route of our main force to ensure that the army can engage the enemy smoothly!
These are all things we need to do. Training scouts is not something that can be accomplished overnight.
Now the new army has just been established, and you are like fresh recruits.

I don't ask you to do everything.
Just hold the sword in your hand, watch the horse under your crotch, and obey the command.

During this period, you must keep in mind what you have learned and seen. New soldiers will eventually grow into veterans.
For soldiers like me, the battlefield is the best teacher.

I hope that one day you will be able to stand on your own and become the true elite scouts of the Ming Dynasty!"

As he spoke, Lu Yunyi tapped the scabbard lightly, and the long sword came out three inches, and with a light flash, the long sword passed over his head:
"Come on, future elite soldiers of the Ming Dynasty, please raise your swords high."

The next moment, the atmosphere on the training ground changed.
The cold and murderous aura was not concealed at all, and the soldier holding the long sword was completely different from before.

His eyes became sharp, his heartbeat slowed down, his mind emptied, and he observed his surroundings vigilantly.

"If it's not blocked, it won't flow; if it's not stopped, it won't work!"

Lu Yunyi slashed down with the long sword in his hand, leaving afterimages of the sword and the wind and snow began to blow.

"If it's not blocked, it won't flow; if it's not stopped, it won't work!"

A deafening sound rang out from the parade ground, rising like a wave, gathering into a torrent that gushed out and rushed towards the distance.

"Live up to your youth and return triumphantly!"

"A great start and a bright future!"

"Strive once, win forever!"

The torrent of sound was rising one wave higher than the other. The roars of more than a thousand people shook the heavens and the earth, and shocked people's hearts like thunder.

The voices became louder and louder, more and more passionate.
They intertwined and collided in the air, forming a powerful sound wave that spread in all directions.

At this moment, countless soldiers in the military tent of Qingzhou City stopped their work.
He frowned, straightened up, listened attentively, and looked into the distance.

Geng Bingwen, who was standing behind the parade ground, had a serious expression on his face and frowned, and said to the guards on one side:
"Find out who he is and what he has in his hand."

When Lu Yunyi's long sword fell, the sound slowly stopped, and the training ground fell into a brief silence.
But that silence is not silent, but full of power.

The soldiers' eyes were burning like fire, and they wished they could pick up their swords and rush to the battlefield to kill people.

The flames in the soldiers' eyes gathered on Lu Yunyi, as if they wanted to burn him to ashes.
This Shangguan is different. He is different from any other Shangguan.

Lu Yunyi gulped down another big mouthful of water and continued to shout:

"Very good, these are the elite troops of our Ming Dynasty.

You are also the foundation of our Great Ming. I hope that when you are in high positions and powerful positions in the future, you will not forget your original intention today."

He picked up the booklet, glanced at it, and continued:

"If you want to survive on the battlefield and win merit, Fukuzawa family, daily training is essential.

Today's training is only for tomorrow's merits, I hope you will treat it with caution."

"As scouts of the front army, our training is somewhat different from that of ordinary soldiers.
1. Horse riding training. We need to master horse riding skills, including horse riding, horse care, horse riding and archery, etc.
We should focus on cultivating tacit understanding and trust between ourselves and our horses.
On the grassland, besides the knife in hand and the armor on the body,
The warhorse is the only comrade you can rely on. Treating the warhorse well is treating yourself well.

Second: Physical training. Scouts like us need to have physical fitness and endurance beyond the average person to adapt to long-distance raids and military reconnaissance.

As promised, my troops are training very hard.
But my troops eat meat every day, so you won't suffer from physical deficiency.
You don’t have to practice if you don’t want to. You just need to be better than me in training, and then you can relax every day.

Three: Battle formation skills training. Scouts are different from combat soldiers. Scouts are the elite soldiers of the entire army.

During the training, they must practice fighting, archery, swords, spears, and clubs.
I will focus on strengthening your ability to counterattack crises and deal with emergencies, which is the basis for your survival.

Fourth: Reconnaissance skills training. We scout cavalry must not only be able to fight,

You also need to have the ability to observe, analyze, judge, disguise, and select intelligence information.
This is the stepping stone for your future advancement, and I will impart it to you without hesitation.
After learning these, you can have a foothold wherever you go. Five: Psychological training. Scout cavalry like us need to have a stronger mind than ordinary soldiers.
To cope with the pressure and fear of being on the vast grassland battlefield,
I don't want you to be trapped in the battlefield.
Many soldiers left the battlefield,

They will also be as violent as thunder, as bloodthirsty as life, and will destroy all their achievements.
Whether you are the soldiers on the front line of the Northern Frontier, or the soldiers rushing here, or you who are standing here,
They are all the cornerstones of our Ming Dynasty. The rest of their lives should be filled with glory and not be trapped by fighting.

Even if you scoff at what I said before, you must remember this psychological training."

After saying a lot in one breath, Lu Yunyi felt like his throat was burning.

He quickly picked up the water bag and took two big gulps. He smacked his lips, but still felt unsatisfied, so he took two more big gulps.

When he put the water bag down, he saw pairs of eyes filled with expectation and smiled gently.

The Ming Dynasty was founded on military power, but the reputation of being a soldier has never been shaken off, and has become even worse.
In the past, both scholars and city officials said that scholars were the foundation of the country.

No one has ever told them that you are the foundation of the Ming Dynasty.

Others do not understand the hardships in the army, but the soldiers themselves do.

They abandoned their wives and children and came here, and most of them had a sense of patriotism in their hearts, but they were always reviled.
They were filled with grief and anger, but had no place to vent.

Regarding this new superior, some old soldiers just felt that they wished they could have him as their confidant because he understood them!

Geng Bingwen, who was standing at the back, looked extremely serious. He looked at the guards beside him:

"This person is good at deceiving people, investigate thoroughly.

Check his family background, his interpersonal relationships,
Also, I want to know everything you have done in the army, the merits you have achieved, and the friends you have made. Go and do it quickly."

The guard's pupils suddenly shrank, his face became solemn, and he nodded his head and said yes.

On the high platform, Lu Yunyi calmed down, cleared his throat with a light cough, put the loud speaker in front of his head, and continued to shout:
"The specific training methods and many matters of grassland warfare mentioned above are
I have copied several copies. Once the personnel of each hundred households are fully assigned, they can study them in groups.

If you don't practice today, you should go back and think about it carefully.
What do you want to do in the future?
I want to live a mediocre life and die on a battlefield somewhere unknown.

Or do you want to kill the enemy with great fanfare and return home in glory?

Think about these things carefully, and then decide whether you want to practice seriously and learn the scout method seriously.
I can guarantee here that in this northern border area,
No one can teach better than me, and no one can be more sincere than me.
These scouting methods are not inherited from family members in the eyes of others.
But in my eyes, they are nothing, they are the foundation for our advancement.

When we have made meritorious contributions and are promoted,
I have more profound military tactics to teach you.

Hello everyone is really good!

All right, disband here, go back to camp and rest, and we'll start formal training tomorrow!!"

The soldiers stood still, and Lu Yunyi was stunned:

"What are you standing there for? It's freezing cold out here, so get back to the camp as soon as possible. This is an order!"

Only then did the soldiers disperse and head towards their respective tents.

Lu Yunyi then let out a long breath, coughed lightly, and uttered two "ahs".

I found that my voice was a little hoarse, and I looked helpless.

He then looked at the homemade speaker in his hand, wondering if there was room for improvement.

At least you don't have to yell every time.

Lu Yunyi saw that the fifteen candidates for the position of centurion had not yet left.

He walked to the edge of the platform, sat down, and looked at everyone:
"Whether you can be promoted this time or not, I hope you can do better than other soldiers.

Even if it doesn't work this time, there's always next time.
The Northern Expedition Army is so huge. If we can make great achievements,
I will have more than a thousand men under my command, and there will be plenty of opportunities for promotion, so don't be discouraged.

All right, let's go back to camp and rest early. We'll start training tomorrow."

The candidates looked at each other, clasped their hands and said, "Thank you for your support, sir."

"Not really. You have to rely on yourself in battle. I am just following the flow. Go ahead."

Lu Yunyi waved his hand, and they dispersed.

But Liu Heiying still stood there, took out two dried apricots from his arms and handed them over.

"Brother Yun'er, try it. It will quench your thirst."

As he spoke, he came closer and whispered:
"My father asked me to thank you yesterday. This method of storing apricots has made my father a lot of money.
He wants to sell these apricots to Beiping Prefecture, what do you think, Brother Yuner?"

Lu Yunyi took a bite of dried apricot and glanced at him:
"If your father wants the family to be destroyed, then he should sell it boldly."

"Ah?" Liu Heiying shuddered and whispered:

"Brother Yun'er, it shouldn't be that serious.
My father planned to find a business or a wealthy businessman in Beijing to sell it together.

Even if others are jealous, there will be someone to look after you."

"Well, go ahead and sell it. Just don't betray me before you die." Lu Yunyi curled his lips and continued eating indifferently.

Liu Heiying's eyes widened immediately and he took a few steps forward:
"Brother Yun'er, Brother Yun'er, tell me, tell me. Is it really that dangerous?"

Lu Yunyi looked at the dried apricots in his hand and slapped him:

"Nonsense, Beiping is the territory of the King of Yan, do you think he can't fight?
This thing can save lives in the military.

You know how much can be put in the armor, how could his generals not know that?"

Liu Heiying's body froze, a trace of fear appeared in his eyes, and he said quickly:

"Well, well, well, well. You asked my dad to sell himself in Qingzhou recently. Isn't that courting death? Brother Yun'er, don't harm me!!"

Lu Yunyi stuffed the dried apricots into his mouth again and sighed heavily:

"What's the point of selling those dozens of baskets? Gyeongju now has 20,000 troops, and in a few months that will be over 100,000.
If this thing can be sold to the army, your father will not only make a lot of money, but he may even be promoted to a wealthy man.
Just wait, someone will come to look for your father soon.
Don't forget to ask your father to tell others about you, it will be a good opportunity for you to get some benefits."

Liu Heiying was stunned for a moment, his eyes widened little by little. He was also a smart man and understood it immediately!
So this is what Brother Yun Er was thinking!!
"Then what if it's taken away by trickery?"

"You think we are just decorations, right? We are well-known figures in Qingzhou and have been entrusted with important tasks.

Don't worry, the higher the official, the more he abides by the rules. Your father may suffer a little, but there are many benefits. "

"it is good!!"

Liu Heiying was immediately excited when he heard this.
Doing business with the military is a sure win.

"Brother Yun'er, you are amazing. You must have thought of this a long time ago."

Liu Heiying was so impressed that he wanted to raise his head and worship him.

"Of course." Lu Yunyi raised his eyebrows, and was very pleased with Liu Heiying's flattery.

"If your father really connects with the army and makes money,
Your father is in charge of the meat for these thousand people. My father is a poor scholar and our family has no money. " Lu Yunyi thought of something and said.

"Don't worry, Brother Yun'er, my father is sensible."

Liu Heiying would naturally not refuse such a small matter, and I believe his father would do the same.

At this moment, the sound of armor colliding was heard. Lu Yunyi turned his head and his face froze.
"He really came?"

Not far away, Geng Bingwen, the Marquis of Changxing, was seen walking quickly with some personal guards.
Liu Heiying was still immersed in the beautiful dream of getting rich, laughing, but Lu Yunyi jumped off the platform with a start:
"General Lu Yunyi pays homage to the Marquis of Changxing."

(End of this chapter)