At midnight the next day, the troops named by Xu Kang gathered in Beicheng.

1,700 war horses raised their heads and neighed, 1,700 black armors were as dense as a forest, and 1,700 spears shone brightly in the sun. Four small phalanxes composed of 1,700 cavalry formed a large phalanx. Even if they stood still, they looked like a wall.

A wall, a mountain. In addition, there is a square formation of 2,000 recruits next to it. Each of these recruits holds a long gun and wears military uniforms, and they are quite imposing.

At this time, Xu Kang was in the room discussing the route of today's "military parade" with Guan Yu, Zang Ba, Zhao Bahu, and Gouzi. The purpose of this military parade was to demonstrate military power in Zhuocheng and deter some other people.

The attentive aristocratic families made them considerate and obedient citizens of Taiping Road. Therefore, the marching route was also carefully selected to pass through the door of each aristocratic family so that they could have the opportunity to admire the military appearance of Taiping Road.

After the discussion was over, Guan Yu first said: "I believe that after this 'military parade', when we fight against Liu Yan outside the city, these aristocratic families in the city will be much more honest."

"Is it time to go out now? The brothers below must be waiting impatiently." Zhao Bahu said.

Xu Kang nodded and said: "Okay, I've said what needs to be said, let's see what to do next, let's set off."

By the time Xu Kang and others arrived at the assembly area, half an hour had passed since the army was assembled. The 2,000 new soldiers were staggering around and in disarray. The cavalry square was also muttering and noisy, but they still managed to maintain their formation.

Xu Kang stepped onto the wooden platform that had been set up. The cavalrymen immediately stood up straight and their voices became quiet. However, the recruits responded only sparingly, apparently not too interested in Xu Kang, a young officer.

Xu Kang didn't mind either. He just walked up to the cavalry square and said, "Brothers, since our battalion was established two months ago, in just two months, we defeated Lijiabao and attacked Zhuocheng.

Jie. But our goal is not just that, so today I will build you into a more powerful army. You will become my first cavalry unit on Taiping Road. Your name will be called 'Steel Sword Knight Battalion'.

"

Xu Kang paused for a moment, then continued: "The sword is the king of hundreds of soldiers, and it is called the gentleman among the soldiers. As a cavalry member of the Steel Sword Battalion, although I do not require you to become a gentleman in the army. But I have a few oaths here.

I want you all to remember it firmly and regard it as the guideline for your future actions. Now, swear with me."

"I swear to write my loyalty in my blood

I swear to defend justice with my life

I swear to stand up to rape

I swear to fight against all mistakes

I swear to fight for the defenseless

I swear not to hurt any woman

I swear to help my brother knight

I swear that I will stay with the one I love until death.”

Every time Xu Kang swore an oath, the people below immediately swore loudly, although many of them didn't understand what these oaths meant. Especially the last oath, many people were hesitant to say it, even those who swore were laughing and joking.

Unruly.

Some soldiers even asked with a smile: "Sir, the first few vows are just that. This last one is about staying true to your love until death? It's really, really -" He hesitated for a long time, but didn't say anything.

reason.

Xu Kang was not angry and said with a smile: "When you meet your undying lover in the future, you will naturally understand the meaning of this last oath. Now, just remember it and memorize it."

."

Before the other soldiers could ask any more questions, Guan Yu and the others had already carried Xu Kang behind the stage, out of sight of the human eye.

"What are you doing? What kind of gentleman's army? Soldiers on the battlefield are used to kill people? Can't you just make them better and more confident in killing people? What is it about being loyal to the one you love until death?

?Is this still an army? Do you want to destroy the knight camp that we all finally built?" Everyone asked.

Xu Kang smiled and said: "How could I destroy the knight camp? I just want to form a stronger army."

Zhao Bahu said: "Can our cavalry be turned into a strong army with these bullshit oaths?"

"I don't know." Xu Kang said irresponsibly. There was nothing he could do about it. Although Xu Kang had read many military-themed novels and movies, he was not from the army after all and had no idea how to build a strong army.

Too bad.

"Then you are still acting like this."

"Then tell me, who of you knows how to train a strong army?" Xu Kang glanced at the people and asked.

The four of them were silent for a while.

Guan Yu first said: "If you eat and live with the soldiers, care about their sufferings, and at the same time strictly enforce military discipline, you must honor your merits and punish your mistakes, you will naturally win the death of your soldiers."

"This is just what the books say." Xu Kang said: "None of us have experience in commanding a large army. So, I want to try how to build a strong army. And what kind of capabilities does an army have?

What conditions do we need to become a strong army? Strict military discipline is essential, but more importantly, I think the army must have a military soul. Only an army with a soul can be called a truly undefeated army."

The four of them were stunned by what Xu Kang said, but they didn't know how to refute.

Zhao Bahu could only say: "Then there is no need to ask them to be gentlemen. How can we let them fight in the future?"

"I just don't want the brothers around me to become only money, women and weapons of killing. I hope they can all have their own justice."

"What is justice? Will the enemy give you justice on the battlefield?"

"That's why I said this was just an attempt." Xu Kang said a little unreasonably.

The four of them suddenly had black streaks all over their heads. Gouzi even said harshly: "You are experimenting with our only cavalryman on Taiping Road. What if-"

"There is no chance." Xu Kang said: "Let's do it. There are 5 of us, and this time it will be decided by the 5 of us at the same time. The minority obeys the majority. If most of you think that I am just joking, there is no way it will be successful.

If you wish, you can refuse, and I will go outside immediately to announce that everything just happened was just a joke."

Zhao Bahu said with a face: "Okay, I object."

Gouzi said: "I don't support it either. I don't see how important these oaths are to a soldier."

Guan Yu was silent for a while and said to Xu Kang: "Since you have made your decision, I support it. And I am very curious, can this really train a strong army?"

Zang Ba also smiled and said: "Anyway, this is not the first time you have been so willful. Well, let's just take a gamble."

Zhao Bahu immediately shouted: "How could you do this? You really dote on him too much."

Guan Yu said: "But after all, he created our cavalry. I believe he will not mess with our hard work. Moreover, we have already made an oath. If we go back on our words now, what will the soldiers below think?"

?What do you think? Now our little adult is the pride of our battalion. If we do that, it will definitely cause chaos in the military morale."

Zhao Bahu and Gouzi immediately stopped talking.

Xu Kang said proudly: "Since we have been affirmed by most people, let's try according to those oaths. Remember, when we go back, everyone must memorize these oaths firmly."

The four of them bowed and said, "Yes."

Xu Kang stretched out a hand and looked at everyone.

Zhao Bahu asked in confusion: "What to do?"

Xu Kang said: "Put your hands on mine."

Although everyone was surprised, they still obeyed.

Xu Kang said seriously: "Let us find justice for ourselves together, and then protect him with our lives. I swear."

Several people looked solemn and said: "I swear."

After the oath was completed, Xu Kang felt an unprecedented tacit understanding among the five people. Although he could not express it, he believed that he would be able to see the answer in the future.

After Xu Kang and others came out, they walked to the front of the infantry phalanx this time. Some people saw Xu Kang's arrival and knew that his identity was unusual, so they all stood up and listened.

Xu Kang looked around and saw that although these infantrymen held swords and guns in their hands and wore soldiers' uniforms, Xu Kang could not feel the aura of soldiers at all from them.

They are still a group of sheep. Even if they are equipped with sharp claws, it will not change the fact that they are a group of herbivorous creatures.

When such soldiers go to the battlefield, the enemy may be able to completely destroy their little fighting spirit with a single charge.

Seeing that Xu Kang remained silent, a voice asked timidly: "Sir, do we also have to take those oaths?"

Xu Kang said solemnly: "You don't need to, because you are not worthy yet. You are not worthy to be a soldier of the Steel Sword Knight Battalion." At this point, Xu Kang glanced around and found that the cavalry of the Steel Sword Battalion were all proud when they heard this.

However, very few of the infantry showed unwilling expressions, and most of them lowered their heads cowardly without any rebuttal.

Xu Kang sighed secretly in his heart and said: "Although there are military rules in the army, I don't want to ask you with these rules now. I only want you to remember three points: kill those who embezzle public property, kill those who take away people's finances, and commit adultery with their wives and daughters.

Kill them all. Remember these things for me. Now, let's set off."

1,700 cavalrymen marched in formation with great momentum and loud shouts. 2,000 infantrymen followed closely behind, shouting slogans and shouting the "Three Kills Rule" mentioned by Xu Kang in every corner of the city. The entire Zhuocheng City was

Trembling during this military parade.

After the military parade, just as Xu Kang expected, in the afternoon, some aristocratic families gave him everything he asked for. After all, these aristocratic families are not stupid people. As long as they don't force them too much, some property is not in their eyes at all. By the evening

, all the aristocratic families made wise choices, which made Xu Kang, who originally wanted to find one or two to establish his prestige, speechless.

Outside Zhuocheng, Zhangjiazhuang had become Liu Yan's temporary base camp.

The nearest 4,000 reinforcements from Fanyang City have arrived and are camping outside the village. Reinforcements from several other cities will also arrive before dark, so that tomorrow's general attack will not be delayed.

At Liu Yan's residence in the backyard, Zou Jing was reporting the latest information to Liu Yan.

Liu Yandao: "How are the siege equipment prepared?"

Zou Jing said: "Due to the lack of carpenters, we can only make simple siege ladders. Now more than 80 of them have been completed. I believe that the task of 100 can be completed before dark."
Chapter completed!