It is said that the phoenix will grow its colorful wings only after it is reborn from the fire, and it is also said that the plum blossoms will become more fragrant after passing through the ice and snow. However, the growth of an army is much more cruel than the first two...
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Just when they were at their most desperate and exhausted, the shadow of a strong army slowly took shape, and the place where the army was formed was exactly called - Xiaocheng Ridge!
Since ancient times, the Han people have had the theory of one destiny, two fates, and three feng shui. Countless myths and stories have long told the saying that a person's name overcomes a place's name.
Not to mention that Master Wen of Shang Zhou died in Juelong Ridge, Pang Tong of the Three Kingdoms died in Luofengpo, and Yang Wudi died in Liling Monument. Now the royal army of the Song Dynasty has formed an army in Xiaocheng Ridge, which makes Zhao Min
Neither Zhao Yannian nor Zhao Yannian was very happy.
They all agreed that this place should be called Dachengling from now on, so Zhao Min immediately changed Xiaochengling on the map to Dachengling.
While waiting anxiously, they did not see the Dali people continue to attack. When the scouts took advantage of the darkness to sneak into the Dali people's camp, they discovered that in addition to some dying wounded soldiers, there was a strong man in the Dali people's camp.
No one can see it.
The damage to the army was too severe. Zhao Zhe stopped Zhao Zhe and others from pursuing the victory. He vaguely believed that the Dali people should have retreated back home.
Three days later, a Song Dynasty caravan walked into Dacheng Ridge. Zhao Min punched the stone hard and regretted it. He should have listened to Zhao Zhe's opinion and found out that the Dali people were retreating the first time.
They pursued each other for a while, because they heard from merchants that Liang Ji had already broken through Longwei Pass!
"The country of Dali is in chaos. I heard that Yun Shuai's army broke through Longwei Pass. The Dali nobles from the Erhai area of Dali rushed to Longshou Pass with their children.
Nowadays, the trade routes between the Song Dynasty and Dali are no longer connected. I heard from some Tibetan merchants who were close friends that the road to Dali was full of troops. I heard that they were all returning to serve the king.
This time the Yun family caravan has really made a fortune. I heard that the golden Buddha in Huanglong Temple weighs tens of thousands of kilograms, and there are countless other agates, pearls and jade.'
Seeing the merchant licking his lips and admiring the Yun family, Zhao Yannian said strangely: "Isn't your Shuzhong Trading Company integrated with the Yun family? Besides, how did the golden Buddha weighing tens of thousands of kilograms come back from the Erhai Sea in Dali?"
Hearing what Zhao Yannian said, the merchant felt a little proud. He patted his chest and said: "From now on, we are one. Yun Shuai has withdrawn from Shuzhong Trading Company to avoid suspicion. Our Shuzhong Trading Company has sworn allegiance to His Highness the Crown Prince."
As for how you said how to transport the Golden Buddha back, you are overthinking it. You just need to cut the Golden Buddha into small pieces and then cast it into "No Naihe" (a silver ball weighing 500 kilograms). Take two elephants and transport them back.
It’s not a difficult task, the Yun family has done this trick a lot, so it’s not difficult at all.”
Zhao Yan and Zhao Yannian looked at each other without saying a word. Both of them knew very well that since Yun Shuai could divest the Shuzhong Trading Company, it would be logical for him to divest himself of the extra-staff Imperial Guard. I am afraid that after he returns, he will have to
The account has been opened again.
I am afraid that the 600 soldiers who were borrowed must be returned. In any case, Yun Shuai will retire at this time, otherwise he will be criticized.
Since the caravan has arrived, it will naturally bring enough supplies, and the wounded soldiers will still be taken away by the caravan. However, Zhao Min and Zhao Yannian returned to the ruins of Mukui City with the few remaining troops, and stayed here quietly.
We are waiting for the next decision from the imperial court.
What Zhao Min and Zhao Yannian were most worried about has happened. The 600 soldiers seconded from the Western Beijing Army have requested orders to return to the Western Beijing Army.
After a series of hard battles, out of a team of 600 people, less than 400 people were left, which can be considered as heavy casualties.
Facing the troop deployment document handed over by Wei Tiancheng, the Marquis of Yu of the Western Beijing Army, Zhao Min said slowly: "Old Wei, you should know the purpose of establishing our army. We fought bloody battles in Dali for more than half a year, and now we finally succeeded. This
Leaving at this time will be detrimental to your career.
There are as many advisers as rain in the Jingxi Army, and there are as many strong generals as there are in the forest. It will be difficult for you to get ahead in the Jingxi Army if you don't show off your skills.
But our imperial guards are different. We are the emperor's own soldiers. As long as we return to Beijing, I guarantee that each of us will be promoted to three levels and receive favorable rewards. Isn't it that we fight desperately just to gain fame from our horses?
If you feel embarrassed, I will personally submit the documents to Yun Shuai and ask the brothers to stay. After finally getting through it, I, Old Zhao, will not let the brothers end up like this."
Wei Tiancheng smiled and said: "That's natural. You, Lao Zhao, also came from the Western Beijing Army. We are all close brothers. As long as there are benefits, you, Lao Zhao, will naturally not forget our brothers.
To be honest, I am not unwilling to follow you to Tokyo to live in the world of entertainment. Everyone knows that as long as I follow you to Tokyo, it will be easy to get promoted and make a fortune.
But having said that, the purpose of this battle is to train the royal army. You are all descendants of the clan, and you will lead the royal imperial army when you return.
You, Lao Zhao, will not wrong your brothers, but the Privy Council may not be willing. You are very clear about the requirements for the formation of the Guards. In the past, when it was a puddle of mud, good families were still needed. Now it needs to be reorganized. Blood and loyalty come first.
Ah, of course our loyalty is no problem, but with my background as a thief in the army, do you think I can join the Forbidden Army?
If I can't follow you and Zhao Yannian, why would I want to go to another army and make myself uncomfortable? Instead of doing that, it would be better to continue to follow Yun Shuai, at least no one will regard us as thieves and join the army."
Zhao Yannian on the side said strangely: "Old Wei, how can you think of such a far-reaching question when you can't even read Chinese characters?"
Wei Tiancheng chuckled and took out a letter from his arms and handed it to Zhao Yannian: "Of course I don't know, but the commander-in-chief knows. He made it very clear in the letter that he will not stop the brothers from following you to the capital.
The main thing is to ask brothers with a clean financial background to go with you. People like me who are still carrying life-related lawsuits should go back and let their horses go..."
Zhao Min came up to Zhao Yannian and after reading the letter, he cursed loudly: "My army hasn't raised its arrogance yet, why are these idiots already thinking about stuffing people into my army? They are innocent and cannot fight. Seeing the enemy
Just running is of no use!
Old Wei, please give me some more time, and I will write a memorial right away, asking Your Majesty to give me the right to form an army on my own. Then I will see how dare you stop that bitch."
Zhao Yanchang sighed and said: "It's too late. The commander-in-chief's letter made it very clear that we will soon receive military orders to return to Tokyo. The court's proclamation made it clear that we should select innocent men from the garrison in Beijing."
They finally formed an army, and there was no mention of selecting them from the Jingxi Army or the Western Army. They had no intention of letting the Jingxi Army or the Western Army enter the Imperial Guard.
In an announcement, the words "innocent" appeared six times. Grandma, this is specifically for dealing with the Western Army and the Western Beijing Army. Everyone knows that these two armies have the largest number of troops!"
Old Wei smiled bitterly and said: "Old Zhao, let's forget it. People can't trust us. Old Wei is also a respectable man in the army and cannot afford to embarrass this person.
Damn it, it’s okay to bathe naked in the ditch with the Marshal and wipe your back, and gallop with His Majesty in the flat top, but why can’t you go to the capital to serve those irrelevant bastards?
When I was wearing a flat top, I was holding the horse's horse in my hand. Your Majesty was less than two feet away from me at that time. I paid attention to His Majesty's horse's hooves at that time. I was always worried that the horse's hooves would miss the mark. Who the hell would have thought about that?
Evil plot!
Those bastards in Beijing are actually disgusting people!"
Zhao Min sneered and said: "Old Wei! You are right, those bastards are just disgusting people, but this time they are not disgusting with us, they are disgusting with His Majesty!
You are right. Among our remaining brothers, none of them are aboveboard men. They can lose their heads on the battlefield without hesitation. The military merits in their hands are enough for them to live happily for a lifetime. There is no need to play any tricks at all.
Let's go back to Douchuan together, and then you can wait until I have an audience with His Majesty and we will discuss the matter of forming an army.
He is a good man, and ten thousand is not too much, but he is a coward, and even one more man is too much. After I return to the capital, I will let those bastards know what a clan is!"
Zhao Yannian said to Old Wei with some shame: "Don't be impatient for a moment. When our brothers have sorted things out and we are all together, I will definitely fight for your reward."
Old Wei laughed loudly and said: "It doesn't matter if it's true or not, the commander-in-chief has credited our military achievements to Lao Liang and the others. This time Lao Liang is considered rich. I didn't expect that our brothers will still have soup and meat."
Lao Zhao, I can't wait any longer. When I came out, my wife was still pregnant. My baby should have been born long ago. As for going to the capital, it's best if it doesn't work. It doesn't matter if it doesn't work. Take care of yourselves. Angels are here.
If we are discovered later, it will be very detrimental to you. People will say that the victory this time was thanks to our Beijing and Western Army.
Damn it, now that the Jingxi Army has won the battle, it’s a fucking crime..."
Old Wei left cursing, and Zhao Yannian sat weakly on the chair, looking at the roof of the tent and unable to say a word.
When it comes to lower-level officers, no one dares to claim first place even though the Beijing-Western Army ranks second. If all the grass-roots officers in the Imperial Guard are gone, half of the Imperial Guard's combat effectiveness will be lost immediately.
Although Zhao Min, Zhao Ting, and Zhao Zhe have been trained, it is difficult to achieve immediate results. They already have the bravery and command skills necessary for grassroots officers, but experience is not something that can be acquired in a short time.
It takes a long time to cultivate.
Zhao Min said with some disappointment: "The commander-in-chief said before that it is actually easier to be a general, but it is damn difficult to be a commander-in-chief. A general only needs to serve under his subordinates, but a commander-in-chief has to have the wisdom to deal with the higher-ups.
The handsome boss said that he can’t do this well. Damn it, even the handsome boss can’t do it. How should we do it?” (To be continued)