December 18th is the day for the competition of the newly formed Wuwei Battalion.

At midnight in the morning, Qin Rong led the guerrilla-level officers of each battalion and stood outside the camp gate waiting for the arrival of Niu Jizong, the commander of the Beijing battalion, and others.

The northwest wind started blowing last night and hasn't stopped until this morning. The wind blows on people's faces, and it hurts like a knife cutting flesh.

General Zhao Yong raised his hand to rub his cheeks that were red from the cold, and smiled at everyone: "General Lin is so brave that he even ran home to take a rest on the day of the competition. He is not afraid that his song will go wrong during the competition.

, for causing him to be punished by General Niu."

Ning Heng was not happy when he heard this. He replied to Zhao Yong: "Our fourth battalion is the strongest army in Zuowu Wei. Even if several of your battalions go wrong, our fourth battalion will successfully complete the mission."

Than mission.”

Zhao Yong was speechless by Ning Heng's words. Yesterday, he took advantage of Lin Yun's absence and sent a hundred soldiers to challenge the fourth battalion. However, he was defeated by a hundred fusiliers led by Ning Heng. He was greatly shocked.

Lose face.

Zhang Yi laughed and said: "I heard that Lin Shenjiang just got married this fall. I'm afraid he misses his newlywed wife."

Sun Xuan smiled at Ning Heng and asked: "Little prince, you have a good relationship with General Lin Shen. You should have met his wife, right?"

Ning Heng: "Of course I have seen it before. On the day Brother Lin got married, I went to help welcome him. My sister-in-law looked better than the fairies in the sky."

Zhang Yi said happily: "No wonder Lin Shenjiang ran home as soon as he took a break. It turned out that he was sick with longing for her."

Zhao Yong: "I'm afraid Lin Shen will be busy giving birth to a son."

Hahaha~

When everyone was laughing happily, someone raised his hand and pointed forward: "Look, is that General Niu coming over there?"

After hearing this, everyone looked up and saw a cavalry team of more than a thousand people heading this way. In front of the cavalry team, there was a small team of more than a dozen cavalry, galloping towards this direction.

When the dozen or so knights entered, everyone was shocked to find that there were actually several palace guards among the knights who came over.

A servant caught up from behind and asked Zuo Wuwei and other generals: "Who is General Qin Rongqin?"

Qin Rong took a step forward, cupped his fists and saluted, "The last general is Qin Rong."

The chamberlain hurriedly said: "Your Majesty, Prince Xuan, Prince Zhongshun, Prince Beijing, Lord Zhongjing, and Commander Niu are here to watch the Zuowuwei competition. Are all your troops ready?"

Qin Rong: "All the soldiers of our Zuowu Guard are waiting for His Majesty's review at any time."

"very good!"

The chamberlain responded, then turned his horse's head and led the guards to run back.

Qin Rong turned around and told the generals: "Your Majesty personally reviewed the training results of our Zuo Wuwei. Everyone, please stay calm and don't make any mistakes."

"yes."

All the generals agreed in unison and straightened their chests, feeling no pain when the wind blew on their faces.

Among the crowd, Ding Yuannan was particularly excited. When Lin Yun left, he handed over the fourth battalion to him to command. If he could show his face in front of the emperor today, then his life would be in vain.

…

Not long after, Emperor Zhide, surrounded by Prince Xuan, Prince Zhongshun, Prince Beijing, Zhongjinghou, Niu Jizong and others, rode to the gate of the camp.

Qin Rong led his generals to kneel down on one knee and shouted loudly: "The last general Qin Rong led the generals and commanders of Zuowuwei to pay homage to Your Majesty."

Emperor Zhide turned over and dismounted, stepped forward to help Qin Rong up, and said with a smile: "Thank you for your hard work, General Qin."

Qin Rong said hurriedly: "Your Majesty spared no effort to come to the military camp to inspect. How dare you speak of your hardships?"

Emperor Zhide nodded with satisfaction, and then shouted to the generals: "Generals, please get back on your feet."

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

When all the generals stood up, Emperor Zhide glanced at the crowd, but did not see Lin Yun.

He asked Qin Rong: "General Qin, why is your General Lin not here?"

Qin Rong said awkwardly: "Reporting to Your Majesty, Lin Shen will return to the city to take a rest."

"What?"

Emperor Zhide immediately darkened his face when he heard this. Prince Xuan said from the side: "General Qin, don't General Lin know that there is a big competition today?"

Qin Rong: "I know, but General Qin said that there is no point in participating in such a big competition. It is better to go home and take a rest."

Prince Zhongshun said coldly from the side: "To be so arrogant at such a young age, you really don't know the heights of heaven and earth."

Ning Heng stepped forward and said: "Your Majesty, even if our general is not here, I believe our fourth battalion can get the first place."

Emperor Zhide said in surprise: "Ning Heng, why are you here?"

Prince Xuan smiled and said: "Your Majesty, seeing that General Lin Shen has been trained well, I sent Heng'er to his command to gain more experience."

Emperor Zhide smiled at Ning Heng and said, "I will see your training results later."

Ning Heng puffed up her chest and said, "The final general will never disappoint His Majesty."

Emperor Zhide asked again: "General Lin Shen is not here, who will conduct his music now?"

Ding Yuannan took a step forward, cupped his fists and saluted: "Reporting to Your Majesty, the fourth battalion will be temporarily commanded by the last general."

Qin Rong introduced at the side: "Your Majesty, his name is Ding Yuannan. He was originally a scholar from Yichen Academy. He signed up to participate in the Shenji Battalion's expedition to Siam last year. He returned to the capital not long ago and later joined Zuo Wuwei.

The fourth battalion serves as guerrilla."

When Emperor Zhide heard that Ding Yuannan came out of Yichen Academy, his favorable impression immediately increased. He encouraged Ding Yuannan: "Train well, try to go to the battlefield again, and serve the court."

Ding Yuannan said excitedly: "The last general respects his decree."

Next, Emperor Zhide asked Qin Rong to introduce the generals of Zuowuwei one by one.

Afterwards, everyone gathered around Emperor Zhide and rushed to the training ground for the competition.

On the way to the training ground, Prince Xuan called Ning Heng to his side and asked him: "Heng'er, you are training in the military camp. Did Mr. Yun take special care of you?"

Ning Heng stretched out his hands and said, "Ancestor, look, my hands are calloused."

Prince Xuan smiled with satisfaction and said: "It's good to grind out the cocoon, which proves that you are training very seriously."

After a pause, the old prince asked again: "What official position do you hold in the Fourth Battalion?"

Ning Heng: "I started as a soldier. After passing the special training, Brother Lin appointed me as one of the 100 households in the firearms camp, commanding 300 fusiliers."

Prince Xuan said in surprise: "Three hundred fusiliers are under your command and training?"

Ning Heng nodded and said: "Exactly. The training plan was drawn up by Brother Lin himself, and I will just conduct special training for the soldiers according to the plan."

Prince Xuan twisted his beard with his hand and fell into deep thought. He was most worried that Lin Yun would fall deeply into it after getting the taste of military power. Now it seems that his worries are a bit unnecessary. The boy is probably ready to surrender at any time.

Preparation for the song.

"Heng'er, learn the art of military training from Mr. Yun."

"My grandson understands."

…

Everyone came to the general ordering platform in the playground. Emperor Zhide looked up at the martial arts field and saw three large and small square formations arrayed in the distance. There was also a cavalry formation next to it.

Qin Rong stepped forward and rushed to Emperor De and asked: "Which team does your Majesty want to review first?"

Emperor Zhide: "Inspect them one by one in order."

"yes."

Qin Rong asked the guards to play flags, and Zhao Yong immediately led the first battalion of soldiers to step forward to accept the review of the emperor and the big bosses.

The soldiers had been waiting in the playground for more than half an hour, and their noses were bruised and their faces were swollen from the cold. Fortunately, the emperor personally inspected them. Everyone mustered up their energy and worked hard to show their mighty side to the emperor.

It's a pity that they are a little far away from the general platform. The emperor can only see the entire queue, but cannot see each person's face clearly.

Even so, Emperor Zhide was quite satisfied. In the cold weather, Zuo Wuwei was able to keep the army in good order, which was considered to be Qin Rong's ability to manage the army.

Since it was the emperor's review, the soldiers were not allowed to hold firearms, and could only carry waist knives and spears.

When the fourth battalion came out, Emperor Zhide immediately felt his eyes light up. He saw that the queue in front of him was particularly strict, and the steps of the soldiers seemed to be fierce and powerful.

When the team reached the general stage, a group of soldiers suddenly held their spears flat against their chests and shouted, "Kill!"

Dai Quan, who was standing next to Emperor Zhide, shouted in panic: "Guard him!"

Prince Zhongshun and Marquis Zhongjing immediately stood up and stood in front of Emperor Zhide. The guards on both sides also drew their swords and looked around.

But then, everyone was embarrassed. The soldiers kept walking forward without even turning their heads this way.

Emperor Zhide glared at Dai Quan and scolded: "You are making such a fuss. Are my own soldiers still planning to assassinate me?"

Dai Quan's face turned red and he lowered his head in shame, but he scolded Lin Yun several times in his heart, "This brat, even if he is not here, he will cause me to be scolded by His Majesty."

…

After reviewing the formation, Qin Rong quickly asked Emperor Zhide to go to the military tent to rest. However, Emperor Zhide was still satisfied and asked Qin Rong to order one hundred Buqu under Ning Heng to be transferred from the fourth battalion to join Qin Rong's one hundred relatives.

Soldiers compete in a duel, and the winning soldier is rewarded with a hundred taels of silver.

Although the reward was not much, the soldiers on both sides still fought like black-eyed chickens.

In an instant, fists and feet were flying in front of the stage, and shouts could not be stopped.
To be continued...