The fleet left Fengcheng County and went down to Jiujiang via Nanchang. It was the depth of winter, and the wind was freezing on the river. However, there were not many soldiers who were afraid of the cold. They all got out of the cabins and stood on the bow.
Or on the side of the boat, pointing at the scenery on both sides of the strait, quite excited.
The soldiers in these survey camps are all children of farmers. Except for a few who have served as corvees and traveled far away, most of them are walking such a long way for the first time. Everything they see feels very fresh. Especially the fleet.
Passing by some market towns, the women in the brothels on the shore waved their red sleeves and called sweetly to the young soldiers on the boat. The soldiers' hormones exploded like a spurt, and they rushed to blow loud whistles at each other.
"No noise!"
A voice sounded from the bow of the ship, and all the sergeants turned to look, only to see Deng Kui in full military uniform standing there, glaring at everyone: "Whatever you look like, a soldier should act like a soldier, please behave yourself."
, or else we all go back to the cabin to do the questions!"
Question-taking was the most feared punishment for the soldiers in the survey camp. Su Hao compiled a thick exercise book, which included various surveying, mapping and calculation exercises. If the soldiers in the survey camp made any mistakes, the officers would just throw them away.
In the past few pages, they were forced to do questions. These questions are not too difficult, but the annoying part is that the amount of calculation is too terrible. After two hours of completing the questions, no matter how awesome the person is, he will lose his temper.
Under Deng Kui's threat, the soldiers calmed down and only dared to gather in small groups to whisper. Hao Tong and Deng Kui stayed in the front and last two boats respectively, maintaining discipline. For everyone to see
They don't interfere with the scenery's behavior. This is also a stage that soldiers must go through in their growth.
Ten embroiderers stayed in a separate cabin. In order to avoid causing any romance, they were not allowed to come out to play with the soldiers. They could only lie down at the window of the cabin and look at the sky outside. The injuries when leaving home
The pain has dissipated, and they are full of curiosity about everything outside.
Su Hao and Chen Dao stayed together. This was a cabin located at the bow of the middle boat. There were windows on three sides, so you could see the outside scenery. There was a small charcoal stove burning in the cabin. Su's was burning.
The high-quality coal produced by the trading company and the roaring fire made the cabin as warm as spring.
There was a kettle on the charcoal stove, which was boiling water. The two people sat opposite each other, with a teapot, teacups and several plates with snacks in front of them. The road was long, and as the generals, these two people would not be able to
Make yourself too sad.
"Brother Gai, have you been traveling a lot?" Chen Dao casually chatted with Su Hao while sipping tea.
"I'm ashamed, little brother, I have never been out of the province in my life. Before I went out to work, the farthest I had been was Nanchang when I was taking the boy examination. A few days ago, I was appointed by Jiangxi Mine Supervisor Li Eunuch.
I went to Tonggushi and found a gold mine. This is the farthest I have ever gone." Su Hao replied helplessly.
In fact, Su Hao really wanted to tell Chen Dao that he had been to so many places, some of which Chen Dao had never even heard of. Not to mention attending academic activities abroad, he had not been to many places in China alone.
With less than 1,000 counties and cities, it can be said that it has traveled all over China.
But how can I talk about such a thing to others? The knowledge I have shown can also be said to have come from the guidance of famous teachers. It is impossible to explain the story about traveling.
Chen Dao must have known about Su Hao's background before. After listening to Su Hao's words, he just nodded and said: "Reading thousands of books and traveling thousands of miles is the way we do knowledge. Instead of learning to become rich, it is also
It’s time to go out for a walk at the right time and experience yourself in this great river and mountains.”
Su Hao said: "I am very grateful to the Ministry of War for giving me this opportunity to leave my hometown and go outside to have a look. Also, I am also very grateful to Brother Chen for being able to come and give me guidance despite his busy schedule. Otherwise,
My little brother doesn’t even know the road, let alone how to deal with things along the way.”
Chen Dao chuckled and said, "That's all you need to thank the Ministry of War. As for Brother Yu, I also want to take this opportunity to go out for a walk. I also want to thank Brother Gaizhi for giving me this opportunity."
"Haha, Brother Chen, you're welcome. Come, drink tea, drink tea." Su Hao picked up the tea cup and offered tea to Chen Dao. They were marching outside, and it was taboo for the general to drink, so everyone could only drink tea instead of wine.
After drinking tea for a while, Su Hao asked tentatively: "Brother Chen, I have something I don't know about. I don't know whether to ask or not."
Chen Dao smiled and said: "If Brother Gai has something to do, it's okay to ask. If Brother Yu can answer, he will tell you everything. As for those who can't answer, haha, I think Brother Gai can understand it, right?"
Chen Dao's words were very artistic and he hit all the important points. The implication is that if you want to know the things I want you to know, just ask. If I don't want you to know the things I just say military secrets, it will be enough.
You blocked it back.
However, what Su Hao wanted to ask was not a military secret. He was just a little strange about the arrangements of the Ministry of War. He asked: "Brother Chen, the matter of training the reconnaissance camp was originally between Jiangxi Dusi and Yunnan Deputy Commander Deng.
There is a tacit understanding between the two, and even the title of "Hundred Households" of the younger brother was temporarily lent to the younger brother by Jiangxi Dusi. But for some reason, this incident alerted the Ministry of War, and an official document was issued directly to transfer the younger brother to Yunnan. The younger brother has been wondering these days.
What about this matter?"
Chen Dao slowly picked up the teapot, refilled his cup with some water, took a sip, and then said slowly: "In other words, if I say that even Wang Shangshu has heard of your name,
Can you believe it?"
"Wang Shangshu?" Su Hao was confused. He didn't know what kind of Shangshu Chen Dao was talking about. When it came to the political structure of the Ming Dynasty, he was basically an idiot.
"Wang Yi'e, the Minister of the Ministry of War, Mr. Wang." Chen Daohan was conducting popular science for Su Hao, "As a soldier of the Ming Dynasty, you can't not even know who the Minister of the Ministry of War is."
"Uh-huh, I live in a small place and have little experience." Su Hao replied indifferently. The Minister of the Ministry of War seemed to be far away from him. However, according to Chen Dao, it seemed that this Wang Shangshu actually listened.
I mentioned his name, Su Hao. Thinking about it again, he, Su Hao, actually doesn’t know the name of Wang Shangshu. This is really ridiculous.
"Speaking of Wang Shangshu, he is really a man of gods. He was literate at the age of five, composed poems at the age of seven, passed the imperial examination at the age of eighteen, and passed the imperial examination at the age of nineteen. During his governorship of Shuntian, he led the people to build water conservancy and manage Yongqing.
Hunhe had outstanding political achievements. When he was the governor of Jiliao, he repaired abandoned forts, recruited surrendered soldiers, closed and closed borders, and prospered the border areas, which won the hearts of the army and the people. He once led his troops to kill more than 700 enemies, and was praised by the Holy Emperor and promoted to the Ministry of War.
Minister." Chen Dao introduced his immediate boss to Su Hao in detail, his tone full of admiration.
"I won the imperial examination at the age of eighteen, and passed the imperial examination at the age of nineteen... This is really a fierce life that needs no explanation." Su Hao was also fascinated by what he heard. He is a person who has studied the Four Books and Five Classics, and he knows how difficult it is to achieve this.
Disaster.
"What did you say? What's so fierce?" Chen Dao asked strangely.
Su Hao said: "Uh... Brother Chen, don't mind what I said casually. You can continue to tell me what achievements this Wang Shangshu has made after becoming the Minister of War."
"After Wang Shangshu took office, he promoted advantages and eliminated disadvantages, eliminated redundant personnel, suppressed white men who pretended to be leaders, and stipulated the regulations for the promotion and punishment of generals, which greatly improved the military appearance and military discipline of our Ming army. The Holy Emperor once again awarded gold coins, and also granted the title of Prince Young Master.
It's safe." Chen Dao said.
"In this way, the current sage can be regarded as a wise man, and he employs people appropriately." Su Hao said with emotion.
Chen Dao opened his eyes and said: "Brother Gai, this statement is too ridiculous. The Holy Sage is extremely wise and naturally has a discerning eye. Do you still have doubts, brother Gai?"
Su Hao smiled and said: "I made a mistake, I made a mistake. What I mean is that there seems to be some criticism of the Holy One among the literati, saying that the Holy One is addicted to... that thing, unwilling to go to court or something. Just now I heard Brother Chen say
I feel that the matter about Wang Shangshu being reused by Qi Sheng seems to be somewhat inconsistent with the opinions of the literati. I am from the countryside and do not know the truth. Please give me some advice from Brother Chen."
Hearing what Su Hao said, Chen Dao felt a little embarrassed to open his mouth. It was very normal for officials in the capital to discuss the emperor's rights and wrongs in private. Chen Dao knew a lot of gossip. But it was impossible to tell.
When he came to Beijing, he had the awareness of a Beijing official, and felt that it was not dignified to talk about these topics in front of local officials. He hesitated and said: "What I said is just the rhetoric of some officials, Your Majesty...
Still very sage.”
"Haha, it's true." Su Hao stopped pestering him and asked instead: "Brother Chen, just now you said that Wang Shangshu also knows the nickname of my younger brother. What's going on?"
Chen Dao said: "Did you have someone embroider a map and send it to the Nanjing War Department?"
Su Hao nodded and said: "My little brother did make a map at first, and it was handed over to the Jiangxi Dusi by the former General Hao. Later, the Dusi sent it to the Nanjing War Department, and the Nanjing War Department sent it back. In the end, it should be retained
It’s over at Dusi’s side.”
Chen Dao shook his head and said: "No, that map was later sent to the Ministry of War in Beijing by Jiangxi Dusi, and came into the hands of Wang Shangshu. After Wang Shangshu got the map, he was amazed and summoned us to study it. Everyone was surprised.
I say, this picture can be called the most valuable treasure in the army."
"So that's what happened." Su Hao felt like he was sweating profusely. It's no wonder that contour maps are also an essential tool for combat command in modern warfare. War in the Ming Dynasty was different from modern warfare, but the need for maps was the same. etc.
The high-line method completely subverted the concept of map drawing at that time, and it cannot be overestimated.
"With this map, if you change it and use it in our Ming army, it will be enough to make you powerful." Chen Dao said leisurely.
ps: In the last two hours, continue to ask for monthly tickets