Although he did not trust those martial arts people, the young army was too important to His Highness Taisun. Zhu Zhanji still agreed to try them out for a period of time under Wang Xian's persuasion.
However, just a few days later, he had to admit that he had found a treasure. Because although the martial arts people were rustic, they were all familiar with military books. Although they were not as eloquent as the generals' disciples, they could get along with the soldiers who were born in the fields.
Although they are not good at expressing their loyalty to His Highness, they use all their enthusiasm to complete every task.
Seeing that the young army, which had been turned into a mess by the generals, had taken on a completely new look in just a few days, Zhu Zhanji had to give Wang Xian a thumbs up: "You still have vision."
"It's not that I have any discernment," Wang Xian lay on the high platform... Because the Xue brothers and others were not allowed to go to the ground, he had to accompany him to the end. But he did not rest either. He ordered people to add bars to the recliner and carry it
He patrolled everywhere in the camp. That's not to say that the young army would not move around without him. In fact, all the tedious daily official duties were done by Wu Wei, while he himself devoted himself to increasing his presence. Nothing was important except showing his face.
, this is the experience gained from being an official. "Your Highness was too prejudiced before."
"Okay, I admit it, but they really surprised me. I didn't expect these martial arts people to be so good and hardworking." Zhu Zhanji spread his hands and said.
"His Highness's requirements for excellence are too low," Wang Xian curled his lips and said with a smile: "They have passed the martial arts examination. Even if they have not led soldiers before, they have at least read the military manual. Although they cannot win the battle according to the military manual,
But it’s okay to lead troops.”
"That's the truth." Zhu Zhanji nodded. The ancient military masters' methods of leading troops are always the same. They are nothing more than loving soldiers like sons, being strict with rewards and punishments, and practicing them. "But everyone knows it, but you can
There are very few people who follow it strictly."
"That's the thought of superiority at work," Wang Xian sneered: "Those generals and their disciples are all heroes, and they are high-ranking officials of the third and fourth grades at birth. They have been aloof since childhood and regard soldiers as slaves. How can they love their soldiers like their own children?"
, how about setting an example first?"
"It makes sense," Zhu Zhanji nodded and said, "It seems that if we don't change this hereditary tradition of generals, our Ming Dynasty's military strength will be worrying."
"Even if the emperor also has such an idea, it is still very difficult." Wang Xiandao: "The generals are so repulsive to these military officials because they are afraid of change. The country is using troops, and the emperor will not shake the morale of the military."
These words made Zhu Zhanji nod again. Although he entrusted Wang Xian with the important task of military advisor, at first he actually wanted to pull the banner of Yao Guangxiao. Of course, Wang Xian's own clever tricks also convinced Zhu Zhanji that he was qualified. But let
What Zhu Zhanji and his father did not expect was that Wang Xian, a young man from a small official background, would turn out to be a bright boss with a little sunshine. After taking office, he straightened out a messy situation.
It's really a bit far-sighted.
'It seems that I have really found a treasure...' Zhu Zhanji was secretly proud and said with a smile: "I will leave the national plan to my prince, let's just concentrate on training the young army... Fang Shanjun is far away
There are still two months left for the show, do you think they can create a miracle?"
"It depends on what kind of miracle it is," Wang Xiandao said: "If you want to forge an elite army in two months, it is estimated that only gods can do it, but if you only want to look majestic, it is still possible."
"How do you say it?" Zhu Zhanji looked at him.
"Excuse me, Your Highness, what exactly is Fang Shan's martial arts performance?"
"According to past experience, it can be divided into three stages. First, the armies line up, and after the emperor reviews the formation, the armies march. After this step, each army shows off their skills, such as the Shenji Battalion demonstrating firearms drills.
Three thousand battalions will perform cavalry outflanking, five military camps will practice infantry and cavalry combined, and troops mobilized from various places will also demonstrate their own stunts. The last stage is the highlight, and the emperor will designate two or more armies.
The battlefield is designated for them and the soldiers are ordered to practice. Although it is not real swords and guns, the generals plan their strategies and the officers and soldiers fight bravely to take the lead. The intensity is no less than that of a real battlefield."
Zhu Zhanji had followed Zhu Di in military parades since he was a child, and when he mentioned it, he knew it like a treasure, and his eyes lit up. Wang Xian was also shocked when he heard it. The Ming Dynasty was indeed at the peak of its military power. It was really exciting to hear it. But he didn't believe it.
Emperor Yongle would let the young army, which had only been formed for a few months, compete with other armies for a test, unless he wanted to make his grandson embarrassed. So when His Highness Taisun wiped his saliva, he asked: "Will our young army participate?"
Which links?"
"The formation time of the young army is too short. They should only participate in formations and formations," Zhu Zhanji thought for a while and said: "When you say it looks majestic, do you mean this?"
"Yes." Wang Xian nodded and said: "Although I don't know how to fight, I still have some confidence if I want the army to be uniform in two months."
"What's the plan?" Zhu Zhanji asked.
"Nothing else, just train skillfully and strictly." Wang Xian said solemnly: "We work hard from two aspects, one is skillful and the other is strict. We dismantle every link in the formation and find the best solution.
Let the soldiers train the correct movements repeatedly. Once they are qualified, they can move on to the next link. After completing the decomposed training, they can train in series until every soldier participating in the military parade can complete all movements flawlessly under orders.
The military appearance of the entire army will definitely not be bad."
"This is quite new." Zhu Zhanji thought about it and said, "Although all armies will train hard before the parade, they have never trained in such detail." As he spoke, his eyes lit up and he said, "Maybe there will be something to show for it."
"The method of having the whole army line up together from beginning to end takes too long to get used to, and it does not improve the quality of the soldiers very much. Our approach not only has quick results, but also helps young soldiers complete the transformation from civilians to soldiers.
It will have an immediate effect." Wang Xiandao: "But to achieve this, everyone from His Highness to the officers to the soldiers need to invest with the highest enthusiasm and the most stringent requirements. Only then can it be possible to create miracles.
"Of course I will go all out," Zhu Zhanji said with excited sweat on his dark face: "You know what this army means to me."
"I know." Wang Xian nodded and said, "Then I'll be bold enough to invite His Highness, and you'll come as requested without any compromise in the next two months."
"No problem, I will do whatever you want me to do." Zhu Zhanji nodded heavily and said confidently.
"In addition, you have to be prepared to lose three layers of skin in the sun." Wang Xian couldn't seem too strong in front of him, so he joked.
"Fortunately, I'm not afraid of getting tanned." Zhu Zhanji smiled excitedly.
"That's true..." Wang Xian couldn't help but laugh. It turned out that being born black has such advantages. The two were talking when they saw Zhou Yong, who was the duty officer, running over, kneeling on one knee under the high platform, and reported loudly: "Your Highness
, Military Advisor, Marquis Yangwu is here."
"Oh?" Zhu Zhanji and Wang Xian both looked tense, and the former asked: "Where is it?"
"Outside the camp gate." Zhou Yong said.
"Why don't you come in?" Zhu Zhanji frowned and said, "Could you wait for me to come out to greet you in person?" Although it was reasonable and reasonable for him to welcome him in person, the other party was too arrogant, and His Highness Taisun naturally felt uncomfortable.
"No." Zhou Yong looked at Wang Xian and said in a low voice: "The military advisor has given an order not to let people into the military camp without permission."
"Is Marquis Yangwu an ordinary person?" Zhu Zhanji turned to worry and said: "Why don't you invite me quickly? Oh no, I'd better greet you personally."
"Your Highness, please be patient," Wang Xian advised: "The military camp has its own rules. When Emperor Wen of the Han Dynasty inspected Xiliu Camp, didn't he have to report it first? Although Marquis Yangwu was the governor, he had no control over our children.
Army. Just go out to greet us. It's best not to keep your posture too low, as that will make us very passive."
Zhu Zhanji heard the song and knew its elegant meaning. He stopped and said, "You mean, he came to ask for punishment?"
"That's not the case, but if a night owl comes into the house, good things will not come." Wang Xian is not worried about anything else, but he is worried about those lively dandies being stuffed back by Mr. Xue. He can only place his hope in Zhu Zhu.
Zhanji said: "Your Highness, please don't let go. It was so easy to drive those living treasures out of the military camp. If we get them back again, the military parade in September will be completely ruined."
"I understand." Zhu Zhanji nodded and said, "I will try not to agree to this."
Wang Xian had to stay in bed recently to recuperate from his injuries, so he naturally did not need to accompany Zhu Zhanji to greet him. His Highness Taisun got off the platform by himself, without riding a horse or sedan, and ran towards the camp gate.
The capital city in June was stuffy and hot. Even though Zhu Zhanji had a lot of internal energy, he was still sweating white hair all the way to the camp gate. But he did it on purpose, just like Zhou Gong spitting out his breasts and Cao Gong falling over his shoes, he wanted to express
It's this sincerity
"Ah, why did Uncle Xue come in person? My nephew missed the welcome from afar, please forgive me." Zhu Zhanji, who was far away, clasped his fists at a burly man wearing a python robe, with a bronze complexion, a lion's nose and a wide mouth, and a curly beard.
He saluted and scolded the guard: "Are you all blind? Why don't you let the Marquis in quickly?"
The Marquis of Yang Wu did not hesitate, he saluted Zhu Zhanji deeply and said: "Your Majesty, Xue Lu, pays homage to His Highness the Grand Sun."
Zhu Zhanji took three steps and two steps at a time, supported him and said, "Uncle, don't try to kill your nephew."
"Your Highness, please do not do this. The etiquette must not be discarded." Xue Lu insisted on finishing the salute, then knelt down on one knee and said, "I have come to apologize to Your Highness."
"What crime did uncle have?" Zhu Zhanji asked with a confused look on his face.
"My two unscrupulous sons..." Xue Lu said with a face full of shame: "I thought that they had practiced martial arts since childhood and were familiar with military books, so they could help His Highness. Who knew that they actually drank and made trouble, contradicted His Highness, and almost ruined His Highness?
The big thing..."
"Speaking of this matter, my nephew had no choice but to beat two brothers. He is really guilty." Zhu Zhanji also said with an apologetic look: "I have long wanted to apologize to my uncle, but I was afraid that my uncle would not forgive me.
I have never dared to come to the door.
"What are you talking about, Your Highness? How can I blame you?" Xue Lu said with gratitude: "I can only say, well done, well done."