The rapid beating of drums echoed throughout the school grounds.
Wang Ji jumped up suddenly, quickly picked up his armor from the pillow, put his head into the gap, put the armor on his body, then hurriedly tied it up, put on his helmet, and put on his shoes.
Apart from him, there were nine other people in the entire camp. Except for the commander who stood in the distance and stared at them coldly, the rest of them were wearing armor in a panic.
Wang Ji was almost the first to finish. He was neatly dressed and stood upright in front of Shi Chang.
The remaining people took a step slower and stood in a row. Shi Chang glared at them, but without saying anything, he led them out of the camp. At the door, there were the weapons they used.
He took out his spear first, and everyone else took up their own weapons. Wang Ji also took out his own weapons, swords, crossbows, and spears.
They walked out of the camp and formed a formation in front of the camp, waiting here.
A military prince was leading people around the various camps, cursing loudly.
"Quick! Quick!!"
"If the enemy launched a surprise attack!! You would have died long ago!!"
In the uncles' version, the situation was different. Several uncles shook their heads and always lamented the fact that the two fell in love at first sight while grazing, and they ran away and were caught by them. According to the words of the uncle, "We especially
You didn’t say you weren’t allowed to have a family, so why are these two idiots running around?? I wanted to beat these two idiots to death!"
"No problem, no problem, I won't ask any more questions."
"We have traveled thousands of miles to be poisoned, and we have killed and injured many brothers, but it is worth it. Do you know why? Because we want the poisoned people to pay taxes. They paid the taxes, and the temple has money.
Our families can go to doctors for medical treatment, and our children can go to school. People in the Central Plains can pay less taxes. After all, the reason why big men can become rich is actually because of people like us. Are you right?
I have two brothers from Yan who died fighting the Parthians."
He looked at the strange soldier in front of him and felt a little uneasy.
Isn't it just to go out to fight? I don't even know whether I can get military honors.
Wang Ji subconsciously replied: "My uncle recruited me."
"It's a normal battle. It happens all the time. When he was chasing the enemy on the mountain road, he fell off his horse and was hit by an arrow. That means the armor was strong, otherwise he would have been dead."
Wang Ji looked at the chief minister with more and more admiration. This chief minister knew everything.
The two of them were silent.
"The goal is to wipe out all these thieves!! No one will be left alive!!"
Eating the hot meat, Wang Ji's face was full of curiosity.
Wang Ji asked curiously.
Wang Jilai drew his bow and shot an arrow. He shot more than ten arrows in succession, and five of them hit the target.
"I have four children, the eldest is my son, who is a little younger than you."
Wang Ji's expression changed drastically, "You don't want it."
"Wang Ji, I wonder what your name is?"
Wang Ji shook his head.
The old soldier grinned and said, "For my family to live a better life."
It had been a long time since he set off from Chang'an. Speaking of which, Wang Ji couldn't even remember how much time had passed. This battle was mainly about traveling more and fighting less. He fought two battles. The first one was with those Bai Cheng
He shot and killed three people and got a reward. In the second game, he was unlucky and only picked up one head. This head came from Shiliyun. The record of their team was not good, so it is no wonder that the army
Hou Hui was so angry.
Shi Chang looked calmly into the distance, ate the wheat rice in his hand, and said in a low voice: "If you don't win the military honors, you can eat your food in peace."
Wang Ji felt that his uncle's version was probably the most reliable.
"It turns out that Peacock's defeated troops formed thieves and robbed several caravans!"
"Did you see those two people? The taller one is the Taiwei of Xiting Kingdom, and the other one is General Lou Chuan."
"Have you been in many battles?"
Wang Ji understood this time.
"These poisonous people just need to be dealt with. The soldiers who were sent down to form an army led the way. As a result, they dared to loot along the way and were directly beheaded. Even their generals were punished. They don't have military discipline like ours. They fight completely
We are forced to do so. With such an army, where is our opponent? By the way, why did you join the army?"
Wang Ji was a little unhappy. Because he was young, these old soldiers liked to tease him and treat him as a child. My riding and shooting skills were very good!
"not me."
"Sir. We have been so exhausted from training. If the enemy suddenly launches an attack, wouldn't we be completely wiped out?"
"Haha, it's great to be young."
Their current military commander is called Zhang Fu. I heard that there is a big shot behind him. Many captains are polite when they see him. However, this military commander has a bad temper. He always curses and beats the soldiers. The soldiers don't like it very much.
he.
"Where's Uncle Xu?"
This time, Zhou Shichang did not answer him, "Look carefully and study hard. This is an opportunity for you. It depends on how much you can learn."
"Oh, him, he was injured and sent for treatment. I'm afraid he won't be able to go to the battlefield again."
Wang Ji's biological mother is from the Yuezhi people, and his ancestral home is in the Huainan Kingdom. Later, for some unknown reason, his eldest father moved to the Tang Kingdom, and his father was herding in the Tang Kingdom. Later, because of his handsome appearance, he got a Yuezhi daughter.
He admired her, stalked her, and even sent his brothers to beat and force him, and finally got married. This was the version his father told him.
The one they want to guard is of course the Han Emperor.
Their chief was named Zhou. Although he was not tall, he was experienced and experienced. Because of this chief, they were rarely scolded by the military princes and completed all tasks very well.
The man said very calmly, but Wang Ji was confused.
Finally, one afternoon, Mr. Zhang summoned them with a smile.
The next day, they simply went for a run, and then lined up to listen to the military commander's reprimand.
"Now that the fight is over, why don't we leave yet?"
That man was just like Uncle Xu before, with a very calm expression.
While eating here, one can hear the curses of the military princes in the distance.
Wang Ji stood upright on the road leading to the palace, looking ahead.
The old soldier just smiled and didn't know if he believed what he said.
"Sir, why is Zhang Tu so crazy? Who provoked him again?"
After returning to the camp, Wang Ji suddenly sat next to Shi Chang, "Shi Chang. I know why I joined the army."
"Uncle Xu."
Wang Ji fell silent and looked calmly ahead.
"Don't be so nervous."
"Silly boy, after you Tang people kill your prey, do you have to eat the meat before leaving?"
"Don't be afraid, don't be so quiet. Zhang Tu won't come here. He is at the door. This guy is crazy about military exploits and wants to challenge His Majesty in person."
After he left, Shi Chang seemed to breathe a sigh of relief.
"He is lucky. You don't have to worry. The generals will not leave him alone."
Mr. Zhang was still very violent and kept getting angry for several days.
"who?"
"I have fought more than 20 battles in the Yan Kingdom, and more than a dozen enemies have died in my hands. This time I go back, I can take a step further, but it's better for you. There is someone above you who is young.
You can come here”
The old soldier said and complained: "This damn place is really hot, but our Yan country is better. We are still neighbors. I am from the Yan country. After I go back to Yuyang this time, I will never come back again."
This is such a bad place. The city smells terrible, and there are not even any good-looking women. Where are you from the Tang Dynasty?"
Wang Ji asked cautiously.
"Why do you have to practice during a battle?"
Wang Ji was ready, mounted his horse, and went out of the city together. It was not difficult to find the enemy's traces, especially with a guide. It only took them four days to find the group of thieves. Then, they
The military princes rushed forward like crazy, taking the lead, and chopped down seven or eight people in a row. Everyone's morale was greatly boosted. At that moment, even the knights who hated Zhang Fu admitted that there was such a powerful man.
The commander was indeed very good. After defeating the enemy, they divided into several armies and strangled the fleeing enemies respectively.
"It's that older Yanguo man who really likes to talk and can't sit still for a moment."
The old soldier was very calm and didn't seem to have much sadness.
"I don't know the servant. I was recruited because I was good at riding and shooting."
From this day on, Wang Ji suddenly began to think about why he agreed to his uncle's request in the first place. Was it just for glory and wealth? It didn't seem right. He was not a very utilitarian person, he just thought it was fun? He also said no
allow.
The Han Dynasty has now carried out military reforms. Only border guarding is compulsory. However, this elite force is not compulsory, and the standards are even very strict. Ordinary people may not be able to join it.
This was his first time serving as a guard, and he seemed very nervous. However, the old soldier standing opposite him was obviously much calmer. Looking at Wang Ji, who looked like a machine in front of him, he said with a smile:
Probably because Wang Ji was young and his elders were very considerate of him.
They had a total of more than 200 knights. It only took a few days to kill more than 3,000 deserters without even letting a single person escape. Zhang Fu did not leave any prisoners behind, so he killed them all.
After having their heads chopped off, he felt better and didn't insult anyone on the way back. The carriage behind him was filled with enemy heads.
The soldier smiled, but did not refute, "Of course you have to be careful to protect His Majesty, but you don't need to be so afraid that you are from the Tang Dynasty, right?"
"have no idea."
It would be great if his military lord was him. Wang Ji lowered his head in aggrieved manner.
As the old soldier was speaking, he suddenly stopped, frowned, and tightened his grip on the spear in his hand. At that moment, Wang Ji was startled by him, and his murderous eyes shocked even him.
Suddenly, there were footsteps in the distance. The two of them observed quietly, then looked at each other seriously, without talking to each other. The two of them hurried past them, and they seemed to be arguing about something.
After leaving, the old soldier changed back to his previous appearance.
The old soldier was very talkative, and he has never stopped talking since he started on guard, and he seemed to know a lot of things. Wang Ji was a little impatient at first, but later he was attracted by his words.
The Marquis was very irritable and would kick him from time to time. Wang Ji took a deep breath. When the Marquis came to them, he straightened his body with all his strength and did not look away.
"Taiyuan, from Yuezhi Road."
The places they were responsible for were all fixed, so why did they suddenly change their positions?
As for her mother's version, her father stalked her after seeing her once. He was beaten to a bloody head by several uncles and was unwilling to leave. Finally, her mother was deeply moved and married her.
"They are about the same age as me. This is the advantage of having someone above me. There is no difference between heaven and earth. At my age, no matter how many meritorious services I have made, I am still just a soldier. Recently, my legs have been hurting and I can no longer ride a horse safely."
"I don't have children yet, and my parents are doing well. We have a lot of cattle and sheep at home. I just think fighting is good. After becoming a soldier, people respect me and fear me."
My father and my mother gave birth to three children. Wang Ji is the second child. He has been very wild since he was a child and does not like to study. He often follows his uncles on horseback and shoots rabbits. When he grows up, he shows his extraordinary ability as a horseman.
He was talented in shooting and had excellent accuracy. One of his uncles served in the army. After discovering his outstanding talent, he was directly recruited as a soldier. Later, he was sent to Chang'an to follow the emperor on the expedition.
"Protect His Majesty??"
"There's nothing we can do about it. People will die in war. Since we receive a salary, we have to accept the possibility of dying in battle. Now it's different from the past. If you die for national affairs, your child can be promoted to a noble title, and the temple will bear all the expenses. This is not the case.
Is it worth it if you have children?”
"We are here to protect His Majesty! We must be careful!"
"You can't leave the body to others, kill it and leave, right?"
"Let me tell you this, this army will be all the military force of the Han Dynasty from now on. Do you know why Your Majesty called people from all over the country to form an army?"
"Today it's our turn to serve as guards. If anyone dares to be stupid at this time, I will chop off his head!!!"
The soldier was stunned for a moment, and the smile on his face seemed to become brighter, "Is he a member of the Taiserv clan?"
The old soldier shook his head, "By the way, what's your name?"
Even when he went to register, even the person in charge was surprised by his age, and even vaguely asked him what his relationship was with the current servant.
Wang Ji was immediately confused. What kind of person was Jiu Qing at that time? What does it have to do with him?
Since joining this special army, Wang Ji is no longer so confident. In the Tang Dynasty, his shooting skills are top-notch, but in this army, mounted shooting is only the minimum standard. He
Although his horseback archery ability is very good, it is not top-notch. I heard that there is a military prince next door who can fire ten arrows in a row while riding a horse.
His shooting ability killed many enemy generals, which is really enviable.
"I was right this time. Haha, the lieutenant commanded, and His Majesty personally led. Each general is more ferocious than the last. It is simply a waste of military merit. In this battle, I killed more than ten people, which is more than I have done in the past. This
If I can become a military prince when I go back next time, I will find a way to send my son to Taixue. He can study well."
"Hahaha, I'm kidding you. Who would want to die if he could live? I haven't seen my wife in three years."
The old soldier gave an incomprehensible look and said there was no one above you??
Wang Ji hurriedly explained: "My uncle is just a village chief. He is not a big shot. I am riding and shooting."
Among these chiefs, Wang Ji is the youngest and has the lowest qualifications. It is said that their chief comes from the Northern Army and has experienced many battles. He is an uncle of the Northern Army and has a high title, while the rest of them
, are all elites from all over the country, but Wang Ji is different. He is just nineteen years old this year. He originally only served as a commander in the Tang army. Being sent here was something he had never thought about, and he was not
He is extremely strong, but his riding and shooting skills are very good.
"It is estimated that this war will end after the previous one. The poisonous people have lost all their courage. They dare not resist anymore."
Wang Ji looked at him blankly, how could these old soldiers in the army know everything?
Wang Ji fell silent and shook his head, "I don't know. My uncle told me so I agreed. What about you? Why do you want to join the army?"
"If I perform meritorious service on the battlefield, they will not have to worry about food and drink. There is no guarantee that their children will be able to go to Taixue. The children of my two brothers have obtained the examination quota for Taixue because of their sacrifice. Sometimes, I
I am confused whether I should give myself a sword in the war and just die in battle."
He didn't understand why so many of his colleagues were so envious of him after hearing the news.
After finishing the meal, they once again devoted themselves to training. There were many types of training, and the training performed every day was also different. This day was mainly about formation changes and arm strength training. Fortunately, arm strength training was Wang Ji's strength.
.
"how could be"
The intense training exhausted Wang Ji, and the training ended only when his whole body was sore and he could hardly even lift the spear.
The Marquis stared at them from top to bottom, and seemed to find nothing wrong with them, so he left with a curse.
"Yes, I know you got the opportunity by riding and shooting, but why did you agree to your uncle?"
Then they started training, first a long-distance run in the school grounds. The first thing after getting up was a long-distance run, and then they could eat. Their current training method is said to have been formulated by His Majesty himself. There are many strange things. After completing the long-distance running,
, everyone just went to get food and started eating.
It was Wang Jilai's turn to garrison the palace again.
Zhou Shichang said calmly: "Drills are done in rotation and are not carried out uniformly by the whole army. If there is a situation, those soldiers who have not practiced will naturally attack. As for the wartime drills, it is to prevent you from losing your spirit. The war drags on.
Over time, people tend to become confused and timid. Moderate practice can avoid many situations."
"Um"
Wang Ji once again accumulated a lot of credit, and the commander patted him on the shoulder happily.
"This is training new people!"
"Where are your shoes?!"
Shi Chang was stunned for a moment, "What?"
"I joined the army to make Uncle Xu's family live a better life."