Huo Shijian knelt down and kowtowed, stood up and left quickly with a happy face to go to the military camp to mobilize troops.
Zhang Yanling put her hands behind her hands and watched him go out with a calm expression.
"My lord, would you like to ask Huo Shijian to lead three hundred cavalry to chase the enemy? This may not be appropriate." Chen Shiyi said softly from the side.
"What? You have no confidence in him?" Zhang Yanling turned around and smiled.
"Huo Shijian has trained hard since he joined the army, is strict with himself, and has made rapid progress. His talent is also good. I have selected fifty personal guards to teach martial arts, and he has made the fastest progress and his martial arts are quite advanced. More importantly,
Yes, this guy is smart and reliable. I am right
He had always been quite optimistic about him and felt that he was a talent that could be made. However, this was the first time that he was asked to lead an army alone to fight. Moreover, he only led 300 cavalry to fight against several times the enemy, which was even more difficult.
Do you want to ask the Duke to think twice?" Chen Shiyi frowned.
Zhang Yanling laughed and said: "Brother Chen, are you afraid that he doesn't have this ability and will come back defeated and be dealt with by our military law?"
Chen Shiyi said: "The humble official just felt that it would be difficult for him to take on such an important responsibility."
Zhang Yanling nodded and said in a deep voice: "Brother Chen, if you lead three hundred cavalry, are you sure you can win?"
Chen Shi smiled and said: "Does the Duke look down upon his humble position? If I go there, the three hundred cavalry will be enough to kill them without leaving a single piece of armor behind. The Fo Langji people have little three-legged cat skills and are also bereaved dogs. How difficult will it be for me to deal with them?"
All it takes is a long march to seize their heads, capture the thieves and capture the king, and they will be defeated instantly."
Zhang Yanling said with a smile: "You know how to use your own advantages. Indeed, with your martial arts, as long as you can engage the enemy in a melee, you can take the enemy's chief's head and play a decisive role."
Chen Shi said, "How about taking a humble job? That guy Huo Shijian is not reliable. If something goes wrong..."
Zhang Yanling chuckled and said: "After all, you still have to defend Huo Shijian, for fear that he will not be able to complete this task. I know that you cherish talents, and Huo Shijian is a talent, and I naturally know it. To be honest, he made an impassioned speech just now
It impressed me, and I saw in him the state and energy I had a few years ago. That’s why I gave him this opportunity.”
Chen Shi said, "But you can't just give him 300 cavalry and let him do this. You can also issue a military order. What if..."
"You can use two hundred cavalry to defeat the enemy, but in my opinion, I only need one hundred cavalry to defeat the enemy. I have relaxed the standard by giving Huo Shijian three hundred cavalry. You and I both say he is a talent, but
Real talent must be shown. If he cannot complete this task, it means that he is not a talent. Although the conditions are a bit harsh, for him, who is commanding soldiers and horses alone for the first time, it is certainly
A huge challenge. But if the conditions are favorable and the troops are sufficient, then one person can win. Then this test will be meaningless. If he can complete the task perfectly this time, it will be a breakthrough for him.
, the moment when he breaks out of his cocoon and becomes a butterfly. After breaking through this threshold, he can truly become a general who can be trusted and reused by us. He will also have a bright future." Zhang Yanling said solemnly.
Chen Shi suddenly realized that the Duke of Guo had a deep meaning. This was to see if Huo Shijian was the material and whether he had the talent to lead the army. Is it just a smooth surface, or was he just a man with hidden talents?
"I understand the humble position. However, after all, we are three hundred cavalry brothers. If the battle method is not suitable, I am afraid that we will suffer losses. Is there any remedial measures?" Chen Shi asked.
Zhang Yanling thought for a while and said: "You lead two hundred cavalry to follow quietly to support you. But you must not let him know about it. You don't need to teach him how to fight the enemy. Your method may not be suitable for him. If you teach it, it will be harmful.
His unclear thinking affects his performance. In short, this time he has to use his own brain to find a solution. We must give him full trust."
Chen Shiyi bowed and said: "I understand my humble position."
…
The three hundred cavalry were assembled quickly. Zhang Yanling, accompanied by Chen Shiyi, went to the military camp site to review. Huo Shijian was fully armed and sat on a horse with a long sword hanging from his waist. All the cavalry were also fully armed and riding on their horses waiting for Zhang Yanling to approach.
"Salute... Salute!" Huo Shijian shouted loudly.
With a swish sound, all the cavalrymen saluted with arms crossed in unison. Zhang Yanling looked at the soldiers and horses in front of him with satisfaction and nodded slightly.
The soldiers and horses around Zhang Yanling are indeed transformed now. In terms of military appearance, they may look ordinary. However, the unique temperament they carry is difficult to surpass among all the soldiers and horses of the Ming Dynasty.
In terms of tallness and magnificence, no one can compare to the Han General Ying. All of them are tall and handsome, with majestic looks. However, compared with the soldiers and horses under Zhang Yanling, that kind of temperament is the difference between a pretty boy and a real man.
Those who have seen blood, experienced countless bloody battles, and seen mountains of corpses and seas of blood, are beyond the reach of other soldiers and horses. Their eyes and the sharp temperament exuding from their bodies are all natural. Ordinary people will know it at a glance.
Feel this fierce temperament.
That is murderous intent!
"Huo Shijian, the captain of the guard camp, has led the three hundred cavalry to complete the army. Please review and give orders to the Lord Protector." Huo Shijian shouted in a deep voice.
Zhang Yanling shouted coldly: "Let's go!"
"As ordered! Let's go!" Huo Shijian shouted loudly. With a wave of his hand, the cavalry galloped on horseback and galloped out of the gate of the military camp.
Huo Shijian glanced at Zhang Yanling, raised the reins and galloped out of the horse. Zhang Yanling shouted: "The way to use troops is to adapt to changes, use your brain, and make full use of the time and place. Use our advantages to attack the enemy's weakness."
Huo Shijian turned around and said with a smile: "Thank you so much, Duke, Huo Shijian understands."
After saying that, the war horse galloped out and disappeared on the side of the wall in an instant.
Chen Shi smiled and said, "My father-in-law can't help but remind him."
Zhang Yanling said: "I just reminded him not to act recklessly. His life may not be valuable, but the lives of my three hundred cavalry brothers are very valuable."
…
Huo Shijian led 300 cavalrymen to gallop out of the Colombo Port and gallop westward. Huo Shijian is a smart man. How could he not know that this is an opportunity for the Duke to test his ability.
At first, he didn't understand why the Duke of Guo was willing to send troops to chase the enemy, but only gave him 300 cavalry. This seemed like making things difficult for him. But he soon figured it out. With the Duke of Guo's wisdom and mind,
, how could he do such a boring thing, nor would he deliberately make things difficult for himself just because he said a few exaggerated words. The only reason is that the Duke of Guo thinks that three hundred cavalry are enough. The rest is to examine himself.
Able.
Since Hetian Dongxin and dozens of other Guangdong disciples joined the Beijing Camp two years ago, apart from helping to train Zhenwei Camp soldiers in water skills, Huo Shijian and others have not had any chance to perform in particular.
Although Huo Shijian actively participated in the counter-insurgency battle, in fact, due to the scheme of the Duke and the powerful firepower of the Invincible Fleet, the rebellion was almost quelled. Although Huo Shijian was promoted to the rank of captain for his meritorious service, he always felt that he had no power.
do what.
Huo Shijian is usually a very hard-working person. He knows that if he wants to excel, he needs to constantly study, train, and strengthen his personal abilities. He ranks among the best in various training projects, and is also appreciated by Chen Shiyi and is selected.
One of the fifty low-level officers and soldiers in the Guards Camp who can be taught martial arts by Chen Shiyi himself.
There are many legends about Zhang Yanling's military use in the army, such as the Battle of Dushi City, the Battle of Ningxia, etc. Huo Shijian also admired the Duke's methods. So he began to learn military strategies and leadership skills.
He was eager to learn, good at observation, and willing to endure hardships. Naturally, he quickly became a leader.
However, although the battle after the Armada went south was fierce, Huo Shijian never had a chance to show off alone.
This time, the Duke of Guo obviously gave himself a chance to prove himself.
Huo Shijian secretly warned himself that he must never let down the trust of the Duke. This battle must not only be won, but also without too many casualties, and it must be won cleanly and beautifully.