Liang Jun and Cheng Jieshi's military reforms were issued to the entire army on the day the army left Ningsi.
They studied the military systems of the major forces and found that none of them worked. Finally, they took their strengths and eliminated their weaknesses and established their own system.
Before going to Tanzhou, Du Xuan had already explained to Wang Xudu that Shen Lie would be there in exchange for thousands of troops from the Lin family, and that this team belonged entirely to Shen Lie.
Now Liang Jun believes that in addition to these thousand people and the addition of the Mountain View City garrison, the entire army needs a new name.
He and Cheng Jieshi discussed for a long time and finally chose the word "banquet" from He Qing Haiyan, and Shen Lie agreed.
As a result, this oily and ruffian army was officially named the "Feast Army".
Two days later, at An'anling in Longchangzhou Province, Shen Lie and Dai Yu left on horseback at night, heading toward Cangjin.
After years of hard fighting and a cold desolation in Cangjin, abandoned ruins can be seen everywhere. After crossing the village, in an empty city with almost no inhabitants left, Shen Lie found an iron raw material workshop.
The old blacksmith made a loud bang, and standing beside him was a thin young man, wearing a dark yellow square brocade robe that had faded badly, with a pebbled horn belt tied around his waist. His hair was a little greasy and had not been washed for many days. The eyes are clear and bright.
Hearing the noise, he, the blacksmith, and the young apprentice next to the blacksmith turned their eyes and saw the tall, handsome and handsome visitor outside the door. The thin young man was stunned, and after being in a daze for a while, he shouted happily: "Brother Shen!"
Shen Lie smiled: "Brother Jiang."
If it weren't for the "Brother Jiang", Dai Yu wouldn't have recognized the person in front of him. He was shocked to see the thin young man running towards him, and it was difficult to put him on top of the high-spirited young master in his memory.
There are only a handful of pedestrians on the street, and there are only a few street shops left, but occasionally you can still see three or two women standing on the street talking, discussing their family's affairs.
Shen Lie and Dai Yu led the horses and followed Jiang Mu. Jiang Mu said as he walked: "My second uncle was rebellious and harmed the Dingguo Palace. I have no shame in living, but if I die easily, I feel that I have read the holy books in vain for many years." , then came here to join the army in the northwest. I thought that only one person could kill someone. Unexpectedly, General Li Lang saw that I was somewhat civilized and asked if I could read, so he gave me this job. I work every day. I keep statistics on military supplies and grain depots, travel around nearby cities and villages, sometimes help collect grain, and also look after sows to see if they have babies, haha."
"Where is your father?" Shen Lie asked.
"We haven't seen each other for several years since he was forcibly taken to Hejing. We only exchange letters every half a year. We are strictly controlled in the barracks. Especially for letters from Li Qian, the officers have to read, check and confirm them first. He was given to us only because he was not suspected of collaborating with the enemy." As he said that, Jiang Mu sighed and said, "And my father, because of my second uncle's incident, he has resigned from office and wants to teach. Not to mention schools, those private schools are not required. , look down on him. Over the years, my father has been depressed at home and has become increasingly poor. He has to rely on old friends for help with winter clothing. However, I have written to him before and asked him to set up some stalls to sell groceries. Anyway, the Jiang family is worried about me. My uncle’s reputation has been bad for a long time, and there is nothing he can’t afford to lose when setting up a stall.”
Shen Lie nodded and said, "If you need help with anything, just ask."
"Bye bye," Jiang Mu smiled casually, "Let's just say...he deserves it. If my father hadn't been the minister of the Ministry of Household Affairs, my second uncle would not have found a small civil servant in the Ministry of Household Affairs. He tampered with and fabricated so many things, and he was killed. Duke Dingguo's Mansion, it is a blessing from heaven that my Jiang family has not been exterminated."
Mentioning this, Jiang Mu felt sad and heartbroken. He calmed down, looked at Shen Lie, and said with a smile: "Speaking of which, as soon as you entered the city, you went straight to Wang's Craftsman's Shop. It shows that you have been in contact with Northwest a lot, haven't you? Sending something here?"
"Not much, just a drop in the bucket."
"I couldn't find you in the past few years. The last time I heard about you, you made a scene at Song Zhiyi's place, and then went to Zuilu to make a scene? Hahaha..."
Seeing his broad laughter, Shen Lie was infected and chuckled twice: "I didn't expect that I would bump into you as soon as I came here."
"How about it? Marry a wife and have children?"
Shen Lie shook his head: "No."
"Oh? You must be dissatisfied," Jiang Mu looked at him as he walked, "When we first met, I saw that you were extremely handsome, but you were a jealous pretty boy, so I still couldn't get along with you for that. Now you are so energetic, Like a god descending to earth, no one dares to look at her. If you want to marry a girl, there is no chance that you won't be able to marry her."
Shen Lie smiled and did not answer the question.
Leaving Gaitang City, we walked through the frost and snow to the outskirts of the city.
Going out of the city here is actually more lively than inside the city.
Many women, pushing carts and horses, went to the fields to work on the winter crops. There were very few men, mostly children or the elderly, and almost no strong adult men.
Many people knew Jiang Mu and said hello to him. Their eyes fell on Shen Lie. Everyone's eyes almost brightened. They had never seen such a handsome and good-looking man. His skin was as white as snow and seemed to glow in the winter. He had such a cold temperament. , which makes people want to get close but dare not get close.
Approaching the barracks, Jiang Mu asked Shen Lie to enter from the east without forgetting to warn: "The barracks I am in belong to the rear-response team and have almost no contact with the hundreds of thousands of troops ahead. I know you are on good terms with Liu Zhaojiang, but he still doesn't know I am in the Chimen Army, I hope Brother Shen will not mention it."
"Okay," Shen Lie said, "take care. If you want to find me, send a letter to Mountain View City."
"Mountain View? Where is it?"
Shen Lie smiled faintly: "A remote town, southeast of Tanzhou."
"Okay," Jiang Mu raised his hand, "That's it, I'll send it here."
"If I still have time after I finish my work, I will come and have a drink with Brother Jiang."
"Hahaha, forget about your drinking capacity! The wine in Tangcheng is so bitter and strong, I'm afraid you can't even take a sip, haha!"
Shen Lie also smiled, with white teeth.
The commander of Songyang Camp is still Liu Zhaojiang’s father, Liu Mo.
Liu Zhaojiang has been serving as a junior lieutenant next to his father these years. He has a small name but great power. He can have the final say on many things in the army.
Upon hearing Shen Lie's arrival, Liu Zhaojiang, who was packing his clothes, was overjoyed and immediately led his guards over.
There were dozens of acres of open space outside the barracks. Shen Lie stood by the riverside trestle a hundred feet away, watching a few veterans smashing holes in the river.
There was a vast amount of flying snow, and the cracked river surface was like a cracked mirror, with fine lines extending one after another. With the sound of beams, a hole half a foot long was finally opened.
The veterans continued to expand, the ice layer thickened, and the river water under the ice was rippled and messy, but a fish came up and blew bubbles.
"Catch it, catch it, catch it quickly!"
Everyone yelled and got busy.
"Brother Shen, I'll make you crazy just watching fishing! Hahaha!" Liu Zhaojiang's voice laughed.
Shen Lie turned around and looked, and saw that the man was tall and strong, wearing armor, with a pair of tiger eyes like torches, and a thick beard like weeds around his lips.
"Good guy, why are you taller than me!" Liu Zhaojiang raised his hand and gestured, "Where have you been all these years and how much pork bone soup have you drank?"
