Three days later, it will be an auspicious day, suitable for sending troops and conquering.
The various troops that were ordered to go out this time had already arrived in advance and had already set up camp nearby. They were waiting for the day when they would take the oath to send out troops.
In Yang Fan's personal barracks, a temporary commander's platform was built to host the troop dispatching ceremony.
Yang Fan also took his two wives, Tu Shanyue and Lin Yueru, as well as civil and military officials into the military camp one day early.
Early the next morning, before dawn, we got up at five o'clock, made food, and dressed neatly. After dawn, drums were beaten in the military camp to gather the generals. All armies moved into the general's platform one after another and stood in accordance with the arrangement.
Yang Fan was dressed in military uniform and customized armor, and was very handsome. He also wore a bright red cloak. Tu Shanyue and Lin Yueru also had customized armor and bright red cloaks.
They are about the same height as Yang Fan. Wearing the leather boots Yao Guang got, they seem to be taller than Yang Fan. Because the leather boots have small heels, and they both have swan-like necks and human necks.
Longer, it looks taller.
Mr. Wu was hired as the chief priest of this troop dispatching ceremony, and he followed closely. The other battalion leaders, regimental commanders, and division chiefs all followed on the stage. They stood behind Yang Fan and the two ladies. They stood according to their official rank, solemnly and solemnly.
Yang Fan looked at everyone and shouted loudly: "Play music! Please give me the tooth flag."
The music played was naturally military music.
Yang Fan's military band was equipped with the same instruments as the military bands of later generations. After hearing the order of the general (after the army went on an expedition, the general was called the general), it immediately began to play music.
All officers and soldiers below Yang Fan sang Tu Honggang's "Serve the Country with Loyalty".
The smoke rises and the country looks north
The dragon flag rolls, the horse neighs, the sword air is like frost
My heart is like the vast water of the Yellow River...
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I am willing to defend the land and restore the borders
The dignified China wants to send congratulations from all over the world!
The majestic music soared into the sky along with the heroic singing of the soldiers.
Everyone touched their chests with their right hands and paid attention to the military flag.
The master said this is called Ming Dynasty in my heart.
During the singing, the ivory flag also slowly rose to the top of the flagpole. The ivory flag is a large flag decorated with ivory on the flagpole. It is mostly built by the generals and commanders and is also used as a guard of honor.
After the military song ended, the three armies were silent.
The first ceremony of the expedition is called the military oath. It is also the mobilization before the war.
Mr. Wu's masterpiece was read out, titled "General Yang's Proclamation on the Order to Patrol the Border and Crusade the Mongolian Tribes".
"My husband, Chunqiu, is the enemy of the ninth generation, Xiaoya attaches great importance to the righteousness of the clan. What's more, my god, Huawei...
I am the descendant of the Imperial Han Dynasty, Yi Ye Jiuchang. The virtues and merits of my ancestors are known all over the world...
It has been more than two hundred and sixty years since it invaded our territory and captured our people. This is not a crime against Hu, but it is also a great shame for the Ming Dynasty.
also.……
The shogunate acted in accordance with the great righteousness of the country, and took care of the mountains and rivers, and the army was ready to be driven out. However, the army has not been gathered, so it has been postponed to this day...
Ni Hu was cruel and cruel, and the sky punished him. Three years of severe drought, the pastures withered and turned yellow, the rivers bottomed out, and all kinds of animals fled away. This is the autumn when Ni Hu was appointed, and the day when the Ming Dynasty avenged its humiliation.
The commander-in-chief accepted the emperor's order and took the best photos. He followed the hearts of all the people and respectfully carried out heaven's punishment. Wherever the soldiers pointed, the ugly ones were killed.
The fields of Makino are vast, and Tanche is panic-stricken. We elect generals and personally command the three armies. We plow the courtyards and sweep holes, and live forever. Restore my homeland and appease our border walls. . . .
Poetry Day: "Everything in the world is not the king's land, and the shores of the land are not the king's ministers."
Gai Wenming's master wanted to control the situation through danger, but the loyal ministers were worried that it would be difficult to establish power. Therefore, if there are extraordinary people, extraordinary things will happen; if there are extraordinary things, extraordinary achievements will be made.
This is the autumn of sincerity and success.
All officers and soldiers must obey their orders...Those who have made meritorious deeds will be rewarded. Those who disobey orders will be punished by military law.
Mr. Wu finished reading the military oath and motto.
Three cannons were fired, the horn was blown, and a hundred thousand firecrackers were set off.
Under the general's platform, the soldiers brought some cattle and sheep.
On behalf of the commander-in-chief, Zhang Geda slaughtered the animals himself and put the blood into wooden barrels. He cut off the heads of the cattle and sheep and placed them under the tooth flag. The barrels were carried to a chariot.
Yang Fan stepped down from the general stage and burned incense himself to offer sacrifices.
Then apply a little blood with your hands and paint a chariot.
This is an ancient ritual, in which cattle and sheep are slaughtered as sacrifices to ancestors and Sheji (the god of land and grain).
All the soldiers who went out for the expedition lined up, and the slaughtered cattle and sheep had to be carried into vehicles. They walked around the queue in a circle and were called "martyrs in the formation", and announced that "those who do not want to die will be killed."
Those who disobey military orders are like these cattle and sheep.
The chariots soaked with the blood of the animals must be put back into the warehouse for storage. After the sacrifice, the slaughtered cattle and sheep are cooked, which is called "roasted meat", and distributed to the soldiers for enjoyment.
The cattle and sheep were then carried down and made into stew as food after the ceremony. All the soldiers were given a small piece each.
At this time, several nobles who had been captured on the grassland were pressed up. These unlucky guys seemed to know their fate. They struggled desperately, but were quickly subdued by the soldiers.
Donkey Dan read out their charges of abusing and massacring Han slaves, then beheaded them and smeared the military drums with their blood.
This is also an ancient ritual, commonly known as killing the flag.
Smearing military flags and war drums with blood is called "fighting flags and drums" to pray to the military god for help.
The ceremony of sacrificing the military flag is called "Ya". Ya is the tooth flag, and the tooth flag is the main flag of the army.
After the ceremony, Yang Fan personally supervised and distributed the opening coins.
In Yang Fan's army, according to regulations, soldiers are paid two taels of silver a month in peacetime, which is two silver coins. One more silver coin is added when the army leaves. When the war starts, the soldiers are paid double pay. That is, each soldier must be given five silver coins.
A carriage and a carriage of silver coins were pulled in, dazzling with flowers in the morning sun. The soldiers' mouths were dry and their hearts were beating fast.
In this era, the purpose of being a soldier is to eat food. Whoever pays you will fight for whomever you pay.
It's useless to say anything else.
Yang Fan's soldiers are different from other soldiers and horses of the Ming Dynasty. His soldiers are basically his domestic slaves and tenants. Yang Fan is their family leader. It is somewhat like the meaning of retainers towards the clan master during the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period.
They all share land, have the same interests, and are very loyal.
The three armies were excited and cheered one after another.
After the military pay was distributed, the meat was brought up. This meat was part of the ceremony and was distributed equally according to the head. Each person had a small piece. There was also a bowl of white wine.
This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading! Yang Fan took the lead, inserted a small piece of meat with a dagger, and put it into his mouth. After swallowing it, he drank the liquor in one gulp and shouted, "Let's go.
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At the camp gate, a row of red cannons fired three times immediately.
Hexi Guards Qianhu Station should be the first to leave the camp. This time they went out to patrol the border under orders. Therefore, this is the real official force. The others are Yang Fan's private soldiers.
Therefore, they must take the lead. This is in line with the purpose of patrolling the border according to the order.
After guarding the Qianhu post, there are the Xinghe regiment and the Jiading regiment. Yang Fan's command organization and personal battalion are in the middle. Then there are the artillery battalion, machine gun battalion, engineer battalion, grenadier battalion, etc. The baggage regiment and three auxiliary regiments are behind.
Following them, ten steamboats in the Luanhe River nearby had already lit fires, started running their engines at low power, and followed the large army upstream.
Of course, during the march, Yang Fan would not follow him on horseback. After participating in the ceremony, he got on a boat with Xiao Niangpi and Lin Yueru.
This boat is a tugboat behind a steamer. It is not used to load supplies, but a very well-decorated passenger boat.
After Yang Fan and others boarded the boat, Lin Yueru and Tu Shanyue came up to remove Yang Fan's armor and stomach and put him into home clothes. They also removed the armor and stomach three times.
The feeling of marching wearing a armor is really uncomfortable.
"Master, it will take us seven days to get to Duolun. How will we arrange the journey?" Tu Shanyue asked.
"We don't need to worry about this. The Chinese Army's staff have made arrangements, so just stay on the ship with peace of mind. If anything happens, they will come on board to ask for instructions." Yang Fan sat lazily on the floor, leaning on the cushions.
"Sir, I just received intelligence that Jian Nu was involved in the affairs of Duolun. Scouts intercepted Haraqin's messenger. I wonder if they will send troops to support the Mongols."
"We don't care about them, we just go straight to Duolun. Whoever stops us along the way, we will crush them." Yang Fan waved his hand and said.
