Beat him to death? Come on, come on, I don’t know if Khan has a beautiful and fragrant Ketun, but I, the brother of Khan, have decided to drink this cup to the full!”
Tumidu didn't understand whether he had a beautiful Ke Dun or not and whether Fang Jun was willing to make friends with him. However, when he saw Fang Jun raising his glass, he felt dizzy and said in admiration: "The handsome man has a great capacity for drinking.
Being able to swallow up three rivers and drink up all five lakes, I am willing to bow down to you... Well, General Xue should not just sit aside, he should toast the commander in chief with a few glasses of wine!"
He winked at Xue Rengui repeatedly, begging Xue Rengui to lend a helping hand and help him block it. He really couldn't stand it anymore...
Xue Rengui laughed loudly. Seeing that Fang Jun's goal had been achieved, he raised his glass and said: "The Great Khan is generous and heroic, promising a huge amount of gold, but it's a pity that he can't drink enough... Come on, I'll give you a toast to the handsome man!"
The two drank a glass together, and Fang Jun put down his wine glass and enjoyed the mellow barbecue with a smile...
*****
The climate in the Western Regions this winter is extremely cold. It has been snowing continuously since the beginning of winter. The snow on the roads often remains more than a foot thick. In the wild areas, there are even mountains of snow, which brings great difficulties to field operations.
A group of Tang troops trudged hard in the snow.
Fang Jun was wearing a mink fur coat and a large cloak, riding a horse. He felt the biting cold wind for a long time. He couldn't help but wonder when did the Little Ice Age begin and did it end only in the late Ming and early Qing dynasties?
Historically, the Little Ice Age was a disaster that spread all over the world. Not only were natural disasters frequent in the late Ming Dynasty and food shortages led to starving people everywhere, but also disasters occurred in Sweden, Norway and other places during the same period, with hail, blizzards, and heavy rains raging. More than half of the population suffered from famine.
And death brought about a huge turning point in the process of human civilization.
Just looking at the continuous heavy snow and the severe cold climate, it seems that it is not too different from the words in the history books describing natural disasters in the late Ming Dynasty...
Wang Fangyi followed step by step, his body bumping up and down with the war horse, but his head was always raised, and his sharp eyes were constantly looking around, looking through the wind and snow to observe the situation in the distance. Even the slightest movement could not be hidden from his eyes.
Eye.
When the troops reached the lee of a hill, Fang Jun raised his hand: "Stop advancing and rest on the spot!"
The troops stopped when they heard the words, and the scouts ran non-stop in all directions. Some rode their horses to the top of the mountain to monitor the nearby situation from a high position to avoid being attacked by the enemy.
The rest of the soldiers dismounted, cleaned the area under the hill a little, then sat on the ground, took out the dry food and water they had on them, and ate it to replenish their physical strength.
Marching in this kind of weather is the most difficult thing. It may not seem like you can run fast, but it consumes your energy the most.
Fang Jun also dismounted. A soldier had already taken out a stall from his backpack and spread it on the snow. Fang Jun rubbed his waist, stretched his legs, and exhaled.
As a result, after taking a bite of the dry food handed over by the soldiers, Wang Fangyi also joined in.
Fang Jun said while eating: "You have been responsible for harassing the Arabs these days, and the results are remarkable. After this battle, a reward document from the Ministry of War will arrive. There are millions of soldiers in the Tang Army, and a young man like you has made outstanding achievements.
, is not to mention common, and has a bright future. Are you interested in going back to Chang'an, studying at Zhenguan Academy for a few years, to further your studies, and to learn formal military knowledge? "
Wang Fangyi was stunned for a moment, hesitated slightly, then shook his head under Fang Jun's surprised gaze and said, "I don't want to!"
Oh!
Fang Jun was really shocked.
In today's world, who doesn't know the meaning of the four words "Zhenguan Academy"? Real learning ability is secondary, the most important thing is the title of "Disciple of the Emperor". As long as you have this, you can form a sentence "I am
"His Majesty's students", whether in the officialdom or in the military, they are the proper "imperial party". They have profound qualifications and naturally receive countless promotion resources.
I don’t know how many outstanding Guanlong disciples dreamed of entering the academy to study, becoming more gilded, and getting promoted and rich after graduation. However, they were unable to get in because of Fang Jun’s suppression. Resentment had already filled the entire Guanzhong!
The thin, dark boy in front of me actually refused?
He wondered: "Have you never heard of the name 'Zhenguan Academy'?"
This kid was abandoned by his family and left to develop in the barren Western Region by relying on his own abilities. He probably had never heard of the name "Zhenguan Academy" and didn't know the key to it, so he didn't cherish this talent at all.
Blessings...
Unexpectedly, Wang Fangyi said: "Of course I have heard of it. The younger generation in the army are proud to enter the academy."
Fang Jun became more and more curious, took a sip of water, and asked: "Then why don't you want to? It should be noted that I hold the position of Academy Director, and to say something arrogant, it is true in the academy. It is recommended by me.
Once a person enters the academy, he becomes a specially trained student. Not only can he learn the best knowledge, he will also have a bright future after graduation."
Now among the young elites in Chang'an City, which one is not trying their best to get a letter of recommendation from Fang Jun so that they can enter the academy?
This kid doesn't want to take advantage of the benefits at his fingertips...
Wang Fangyi took a bite of the dried meat in his hand, was silent for a long time, and then said slowly: "What is the use of a college student's name? If you want to be promoted to a noble rank, you have to wait until you graduate and work hard for ten or eight years.
Okay, I can’t wait.”
After a pause, Fang Jun explained himself without asking: "My father passed away very early, and my widowed mother was the only one who kept me and a few younger siblings. The elders in the clan disliked my mother for being a 'kefu', and kicked my family out."
, indifferent. I came to the Western Regions to serve as a soldier because there are a lot of wars in the Western Regions. Fighting happens almost every day, and there are many opportunities to make meritorious deeds. I just want to be promoted quickly, and the imperial court will grant Yongye Field, so that my mother and family can be settled.
Brothers and sisters.”
Fang Jun was silent for a moment and understood what Wang Fangyi was thinking.
Academy students are certainly valuable, but it will take at least ten or eight years to cash in on this improvement resource, and you also have to be lucky enough.
But Wang Fangyi can't wait for so many years. Maybe he can wait, but his mother and younger brothers and sisters can't wait...
"This time you led the army to harass the enemy camp and made many meritorious deeds. When the Ministry of War documents are issued, you will be more or less a brigade commander. Isn't this enough?"
"How can that be possible?"
Wang Fangyi straightened his waist, took a bite of the dried meat in his hand, took another sip of water, and said loudly: "We were fighting bloody battles with enemy chiefs in the Western Regions, patting our heads and pouring blood. What we did was not to return home in glory and honor our ancestors? I am a member of the family.
It doesn’t matter whether I am an abandoned person or a proud ancestor. Those ancestors probably don’t think much of me, but I must be promoted to an official position so that my mother can be honored, my sister can marry a good family, and my brother can have a good future! It’s just a trip.
Commander, how can I do that? I’m not afraid of the commander’s jokes. My ambition is at least to be a general in an army!"
The surrounding soldiers all heard Wang Fangyi's words and cheered loudly.
During the Qin and Han dynasties, martial arts were at their peak. The state's rewards for military merit were extremely generous, so those who achieved military merit were not only high-ranking officials, but also had a lofty social status. The Tang Dynasty continued the martial arts strategy of the Qin and Han Dynasties, making all men in the Tang Dynasty pursue martial arts.
Taking martial arts as the supreme honor makes the martial arts more prosperous and the country becomes more powerful.
It doesn't matter if you are illiterate. As long as you have a sword and a horse, you can gather together when the beacon smoke is burning at the border, mount the war horse to defend the country and guard the border, you can fight for a wealthy future with the courage of an ordinary man!
Therefore, among the heroes of the Han and Tang Dynasties, how could any of them be even half-assed and pretentious?
There is no problem in applying powder and arranging flowers, but if you have a "weak slender body" or "willow waist", you will be ridiculed, and the world will not tolerate it...
The tyranny of a country naturally comes from this foundation.
If the whole country is like that kind of "sissy" people, and they can only wait until the Hu tribe invaders from the outside world and cry bitterly and bend their knees to commit crimes, then how can they care about protecting their parents, wives, and children?
Fang Jun was also agitated in his heart, and the snowflakes floating on his face made him feel cool, but it could not extinguish the fire in his heart. With the cheers of the soldiers, he also raised his arms and shouted: "Then let me lead you to drive out the Tartars."
, make meritorious deeds, and then be promoted to a higher position, and be given the title of wife and son!"
"Here!"
"We will follow the commander to the death!"
"The handsome man is mighty!"
…
Under the mountain, hundreds of soldiers raised their arms and shouted, causing the sky to be filled with wind and snow.
For these soldiers who don’t know how to type, who can understand what they say about their country and the world is nonsense, and who has the patience to understand it?
A simple slogan such as "Add an official position to a noble title" or "Make a wife a daughter-in-law" is more effective and more effective than any other slogan!
Fang Jun put away the dry food and water, stood up and jumped on his horse, calling to his soldiers: "Hurry up and arrive at Jiaohe City before sunset!"
"Here!"
The soldiers got on their horses one after another and hurried on in the wind and snow.