Although the capital of the Ming Dynasty was one of the most prosperous cities in the world, as the night deepened, except for the street lights in front of the wealthy government offices, there were only a few places with light. Most people fell asleep and looked for Duke Zhou. went.
In a house on Dingfu Street, there was also a room with light on. A melodious female voice came out from time to time, as if she was reading or discussing something.
But it was immediately interrupted by a yawn from a male voice, and then the male voice sounded again: "Honey, that's all for today. Now it's time for us to go to bed, cuddle and chat."
Archie raised his head, looked at Zhong Jinwei with a smile, who had just stretched exaggeratedly, and said softly with a little embarrassment: "Husband, speak softly."
After Archi finished speaking, he put a beautiful bookmark into his hand, "Military Training Records" written by Qi Jiguang, and then put it together on the "Cheying Kou Da Compilation" led by Sun Chengzong.
Then Archie stood up and walked to Zhong Jinwei's recliner and reached out to pull him.
Unexpectedly, she was pulled by Zhong Jinwei and fell into his arms. She was hugged by Zhong Jinwei and kissed her hard.
Zhong Jinwei sighed with satisfaction before saying: "My wife, you have worked hard these days. You help me read military books until late at night every night. My husband wants to reward you well. Come, I will carry you back."
After saying that, he stood up from the recliner with Archie in his arms and headed to the bedroom.
Archi struggled for a while, but was held tightly by Zhong Jinwei and could not struggle at all. He had to raise his face and beg Zhong Jinwei in a low voice: "Husband, good husband, put me down, I will die of shame if anyone sees me." Already."
"What are you afraid of? We are legal." Even so, Zhong Jinwei still considered Archi's mood, lowered his head and said close to Archi's face: "You forgot, I have sent those maids back to sleep. Now no one will see it."
It was only when Archie heard this that she remembered such a thing, but she still felt embarrassed, so she hugged Zhong Jinwei tightly and remained silent.
These days, Zhong Jinwei has been busy reading books on military matters in his study at night for the sake of the New Army. Because he usually has no time during the day and only has time at night.
Archie was worried about his health, so he let him lie on the recliner and translated it into vernacular for him while he read. When he encountered something he didn't understand, the two of them discussed it together.
In this way, Zhong Jinwei felt much more comfortable. He had experienced several wars and knew more or less about marching and fighting. Therefore, although Archie could basically translate it into vernacular for him, he basically had no problem understanding it. Of course, whether the understanding is profound or not is another matter.
Archi didn't speak, and Zhong Jinwei didn't speak either. They seemed particularly quiet in this ancient environment.
As a result, faint movement in the front yard reached the back house, and Archie, who had a sharp ear, heard it.
She whispered to Zhong Jinwei: "Husband, it seems that the four nephews are not asleep yet."
Firstly, Aqi's mother's family has a small population and few relatives; secondly, because the fourth child is recognized by Zhong Jinwei, although she is not her direct biological relative, she is usually very good to the fourth child. Therefore, when she heard it, she knew it was the fourth child. sound.
Zhong Jinwei was a little surprised when he heard this. Why are these four boys still not sleeping now?
He gently put down Archie, and then said to her: "You go back to your room first, and I'll go over and take a look."
Archi finally came out of Zhong Jinwei's arms. He breathed a sigh of relief, tenderly agreed, and then went back to his room.
As Zhong Jinwei approached the fourth primary school room, he clearly heard the sounds coming from inside and was speechless.
He didn't go in either. He knocked on the door and said, "You're going to the capital with me early tomorrow morning. If you can't get up, don't go."
As soon as Zhong Jinwei's voice rang out, there was suddenly no movement inside, followed quickly by an exaggerated snoring sound.
Zhong Jinwei shook his head in amusement. He didn't go in to expose them and went back to his house.
I asked them to demonstrate the new military salute tomorrow, the kind that would be used in later generations, but they were so excited that they saluted each other and made noise late into the night.
These four boys are full of energy, so we can change the arrangements for them in the future. During the day, they can go out with them to see the world, and when they come back at night, they can read and learn.
While Zhong Jinwei was thinking about it, he went back to play with Archie, so he won't talk about what happened in the room.
Early the next morning, the fourth child was waiting at the door early and followed Zhong Jinwei to the Beijing camp.
Although the sun has not yet come out at this time, the sky is already bright.
The five hundred new troops had already been ordered to gather in the small school field of their camp in an orderly manner in teams of ten, waiting for the arrival of Marquis Zhongxing.
Not long after, Zhong Jinwei appeared in their field of vision. They found that behind Zhongxing Hou, there were several large carts full of things following.
Although the generals from the fifth military camp were not asked to come today, some people still came because of what Zhong Jinwei said yesterday.
These people are smart people. Zhong Jinwei said so yesterday, so they specially sent people to wait at the camp gate. As soon as Zhong Jinwei came, they were rewarded.
Zhong Jinwei gave them a brief signal, then walked to the general station and stood there, looking at the new soldiers below.
He found that many soldiers had bruises on their faces and a lot of injuries. But everyone was in good spirits and it was obvious that they were just flesh wounds.
Zhong Jinwei knew that they should be fighting each other for the position of captain. In fact, this situation was intentional and something he was happy to see.
In this way, the team members will be more easily convinced by the captain's words and can quickly become a united and effective group.
He pretended not to see the injuries on the soldiers' faces and said loudly: "Since the captain has been selected, he will lead his own team. In a few days, there will be a competition to select the captain. Don't be discouraged if you are a soldier now. You are observing
After a period of time, people with strong learning abilities will be selected to form another team. As long as you work hard and achieve results, you will be rewarded accordingly, do you understand?"
"Understood!" The voice was neat and loud, startling the fourth child behind Zhong Jinwei.
Zhong Jinwei was very satisfied. After yesterday's teaching, today's results were good. He continued: "In the new army, the old military salute will be abolished and the new military salute will be used. If there is any violation, the whole team will be punished."
Except for the Fourth Primary School, everyone else was very curious about what new military salute Zhongxing Hou would adopt, and they all paid attention to Zhongxing Hou.
The old-style military salute was too complicated. Zhong Jinwei was particularly uncomfortable with the two-kneel-and-one-bow, one-kneel-and-two-bow ceremony. So he directly copied the military salute from later generations and used it in the new army.
Anyway, he is in charge of the territory of the New Army, and it also embodies a new character.
"Sun Kewang, Li Dingguo, Li Wenxiu, Ai Nengqi." Zhong Jinwei called the names.
"Here." The fourth child looked at the soldiers below's reply to Marquis Zhongxing and imitated it, neatly and loudly.
"Demonstrate it again." Zhong Jinwei ordered them.
After the fourth child agreed, he stood in front of the stage and demonstrated to the five hundred soldiers below the two military salutes taught by Zhong Jinwei.
People who see it for the first time feel that this new military salute is very simple at first glance, but it also has an indescribable momentum and is very fresh.
"A group of one hundred people, each of you four will teach one group. Teach them all the relevant matters, and the fastest person will teach the fifth group. Go down." After Zhong Jinwei ordered, he returned to the seat behind the platform.
Sit on the chair and watch them learn this new military salute.
The fourth child was also very courageous, not timid at all, and walked down with her little chest held high.
The most important thing for Zhong Jinwei to do this is to let the four young men feel the atmosphere and integrate into the real army, and also see who can complete this task first.