In the early morning of the next day, there was a warm breeze, thin clouds and warm sun. There were two large pots standing in the middle of the school yard of the barracks. The soup in the pots was boiling and oil was splashing, but what was being cooked was two pots of fragrant pork.
A desk was set up next to the school grounds. Dakui, in his brocade robe and jade belt, was leaning on the chair of the Grand Master, sipping the fragrant tea but feeling a little uninterested. Behind him stood Wu Ya and Master Feng, all three of whom were waiting for the returning soldiers.
Dakui was very dissatisfied. It took a total of twelve hours a day and a night, but none of those soldiers had come back. Could it be that they came back so slowly?
Da Kui looked at the sky and turned to ask Wu Ya behind him: "Didn't they all desert and run away?" Da Kui's question was purely a joke. These soldiers have military status and are all elite soldiers of the Ming Dynasty. In today's world
Anyone who escaped without permission in the Ming army would be beheaded.
Wu Ya bowed and replied: "Sir, my subordinates sent out a total of 846 notes. Although they were sent out one after another, no one was left behind. I did a detailed count on the way back, and there was no missing person.
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Dakui laughed and said: "I'm joking with you, how can I take it seriously? Hahaha." Wu Ya heard what Dakui said, so he could only laugh along with him. Unexpectedly, Dakui's face was straight: "Why are you laughing?"
Wu Ya was stunned for a moment, but didn't know how to answer. Dakui couldn't help but stretched out his hand and patted the table: "Why don't you go and take a look along the way, what's going on? Why didn't anyone come back?"
"Yes, yes, yes~!" Wu Ya finally reacted and immediately left the barracks. When he was going out, Wu Ya happened to see Liu Zongju walking towards the barracks with several servants. These servants in green were shouldering
Everyone was carrying picks. Wu Ya knew they were delivering food.
When Wu Ya passed by Liu Zongju, he whispered: "Master Zhang is a bit tempered today, so you must be careful." Liu Zongju didn't say anything, but nodded, and then led a group of servants in.
to the barracks.
Liu Zongju entered the school grounds and ordered his servants to put things near the cauldron. Each of these servants carried two bamboo baskets, covered with cloth curtains. After listening to Liu Zongju's instructions, they followed
He did as he was told. It turned out that these baskets were filled with bowls, chopsticks and white-flour steamed buns. White-flour steamed buns were served with meat and broth. This was a rare occurrence in the military in a hundred years.
Liu Zongju came to Da Kui, took out several pieces of paper from his arms and presented them to Da Kui, saying: "Master Zhang ordered his subordinates to draw up the military regulations. Please take a look at them."
Dakui nodded and said: "You will read it to the soldiers later, but I won't read it. How can Liu Shilang's talent be in vain?" Dakui's tone was soothing and complimentary, and Liu Zongju couldn't help but feel happy after hearing it. In fact, Dakui was
It was because he didn't know much about literacy and was afraid of showing off his mistakes. Liu Zongju came behind Da Kui and nodded to Master Feng as a greeting.
The first soldier to come back was named Ma Wu, who was originally a local warrior recruited from the local area. Dakui was quite satisfied with Ma Wu. He was very bold and had brute force. The neighbors called him Ma Wu.
Why is he so called? This man dared to fight a mad bull alone, and he dared to sleep in graveyards at night. He was so courageous that even Da Kui could not compare to him.
The soldiers who came back one after another were all very strong. Although they staggered and lay on the ground as soon as they entered the courtyard, Dakui was still quite satisfied. Ordinary people can run nearly two hundred miles day and night, but this resilience is extraordinary.
When Da Kui saw these soldiers lying on the ground, he couldn't help but think of his time on Tiantai Mountain when he was young. For five years, he ran around with heavy loads and went into the mountains to collect herbs every day... It was as if these things happened yesterday, Da Kui
Looking at the clear sky, with a smile on his lips. Master Feng and Liu Zongju behind him couldn't help but look at each other in silence when they saw Da Kui's expression.
After nearly half an hour, there were more than 200 soldiers who had returned. Da Kui said to Master Feng behind him: "Count the number of people. If there are more than 300 people, ask them to wait outside the door." Master Feng took the lead with his hands.
Order, immediately count the soldiers in the yard one by one.
It wasn't until there were three hundred soldiers in the yard that Dakui stood up. Looking at the soldiers lying all over the ground, Dakui said with a smile: "Stand up and line up." Although his voice was not loud, it was still loud.
The soldiers in the courtyard all supported each other to stand up and lined up one after another.
"Congratulations to all of you, you have finally become Zhang's servants through your own efforts." Dakui smiled, and all the soldiers couldn't help but look shocked.
Didn't you say you were a bodyguard? Why did you become a servant again?
Dakui looked at the misaligned jaws on everyone's faces and then explained in detail.
It turns out that Emperor Taizu Zhu Yuanzhang clearly stated that local officials were not allowed to privately recruit troops and raise troops in various prefectures and counties, and there were clear rules for the entourage of first- to third-rank officials. Dakui used to be the crown prince's Taibao (second rank) and Jiangnan political envoy (third rank), but now the Taizu
When Zu ascended the throne, the official administration was restructured. The title of Crown Prince and Taibao was changed to the first rank. Although the title was false, the salary and ostentation were real.
A first-grade official cannot have more than 200 personal entourage, and no more than 300 servants at home. Otherwise, it is exceeding the limit, but exceeding the limit is a serious crime of beheading. Just like if there is a civilian wearing a bright yellow robe on the street, then this person is
Stepping into the gate of hell. Because bright yellow clothing is the exclusive color of the emperor, no ministers or common people can make good use of it.
Hearing that Emperor Taizu had just promulgated the Mingwen official rule, a fifth-rank official who went to Beijing to report on his duties sat in a sedan chair on the street. According to the Ming Dynasty official rule, officials below the third rank were not allowed to ride in sedan chairs in Beijing, so the official lost his head. Although Dakui was
Although he resigned from the capital, Emperor Taizu obviously did not want to call Da Kui an official and a young man. He still entrusted him with the title of Jiangnan Tongzheng Envoy and Prince Taibao. In this way, Da Kui had to follow the etiquette one step at a time.
To deal with the bandits, we need troops. Da Kui did not want to go to the state capital to borrow troops because Da Kui discovered that Emperor Taizu seemed to like killing since he came to the throne. Tens of thousands of people have lost their heads. I believe that if Da Kui made a mistake
, the head will not be too reliable either. Do everything according to the trend, and be wise and protect yourself is the way to be an official.
Transforming these soldiers into servants and guardians in the palace can avoid a lot of trouble. Before that, Dakui had already drafted a memorial to Beijing, telling the truth about the change of status of these soldiers. As the saying goes: Accompanying the king is as good as
Ban Hu, if Dakui is not careful in his words and deeds, I am afraid that if Emperor Taizu has a whim, it will be too late for Dakui to regret it.
After Dakui finished talking about the stakes, Liu Zongju read out the system regulations.
There are dozens of rules. Because there are too many names, it is impossible for the soldiers to remember them one by one. However, the previous ten rules can still be remembered, because if one of these ten rules is violated, one will be beheaded. Who dares not to remember it? Fortunately, this
The ten articles are basically the same as those in the military, that is: Those who wantonly disturb the people shall be beheaded. Those who fail to comply with orders shall be beheaded. Those who damage weapons shall be beheaded. Those who instigate trouble shall be beheaded. Those who drink on duty shall be beheaded. Those who commit adultery and whoring shall be beheaded.
, behead. Those who are negligent in training shall be beheaded. Those who sell out for glory shall be beheaded. Those who are frivolous and exceed the rules shall be beheaded. Those who steal people's property shall be beheaded.
Although everyone was exhausted, dying, and hungry, they listened to the military camp's orders very seriously. After Liu Zongju finished reading, Dakui said: "Everyone is tired, I have prepared steamed buns with meat and wine for everyone.
You can use it as much as you like and practice together tomorrow."
All the soldiers on the school grounds immediately relaxed. They all went to the stove to get bowls and chopsticks. They lined up in a long line to wait without being asked. Wu Ya took a rice spoon and acted as the leader of the fire. Each person had a spoonful of meat and two spoons of soup.
Steamed buns. The soldiers received their meals individually and walked to a distance in small groups to start eating.
Then Dakui smiled and said to the five hundred soldiers who had been waiting outside the door: "You can come in and eat too. After eating, each of you will be given one tael of silver and go to Mr. Wang of Suzhou to register your name. Those who are willing to respond to the sky will respond to the sky. If not,
Those who are willing to go back can join the army at the City Defense Army and Horse Division." As soon as he finished speaking, there was a mournful voice outside the door.
"Sir, we don't want to leave." "Sir, please stay with us."......
Dakui said helplessly: "The imperial court has laws, but I can't do anything about it. Please forgive me!" After saying that, Dakui handed over his hands and left the barracks alone to return to Zhang's mansion...
Dakui's plan is to spend three months first to master the basic skills of these soldiers, and then teach them martial arts equipment. Da Kui has never seen Wu Ya's martial arts, but with him supervising the soldiers to practice, Dakui is still relieved.
, after all, Wu Ya was once the captain of the Ministry of Punishment.
The so-called basic skills are: running thirty miles in the morning and evening, basic footwork, basic boxing, pushing bricks on horseback, climbing with bare hands... If we say it is hard work, it is slightly harder than the army. But these soldiers are all long-term
For experienced soldiers on the battlefield, this little bit of hardship is nothing. The real hardship is the practice of flexibility and kung fu.
The bones and muscles of an adult have already been formed, but it takes a lot of effort to be like a child. In this regard, Dakui came up with the method he used when training Yang Xiaohu. He drank a little before each run, and when he came back, he stretched his legs and spread his legs, gradually.
These three hundred soldiers can meet the primary standard in Dakui's mind.
In order to make these soldiers strong, Da Kui spent a lot of money. As the saying goes: the poor are poor in literature and rich in military. To make these soldiers have the physical strength to practice, they must pay more attention to their diet. Eat meat every three days.
White flour steamed buns are served every day, which is what Dakui promised.
Liu Zongju was in charge of the civilian duties of the barracks, and Wu Ya was in charge of the military duties. Everything was practiced diligently every day under Dakui's instructions.
Zhang Changfeng was so cute. Da Kui would go home to see his son when he had some free time. Huang Ying kept teasing Da Kui for being a big kid. Every time this happened, Da Kui responded with a smile.
Two months later, the dog, the stone, the broom, the dustpan, and the bench returned to Zhang's house one after another, and each reported the news they found to Dakui. It turned out that Liu Yifei and his group of bandits had indeed settled in the Zhoushan area, and were really related to the sea.
The Japanese slaves had something to do with them. They colluded with each other and plundered everywhere. The people in the coastal states and counties complained, but the government was helpless.
Whenever troops were sent to encircle and suppress the bandits, they would flee early, and once the officers and soldiers withdrew, they would come back again. All kinds of evil deeds were really abominable, but Dakui was not impatient. As the saying goes: You can't eat hot tofu in a hurry, and you can't chop wood while sharpening your knife.
When his three hundred elite soldiers are fully trained, Dakui will take action.
It was a coincidence that the five of them, the dog, the stone, the broom, the dustpan, and the bench, came back. Dakui immediately sent them to the barracks for training. Although they were familiar with each other, they still treated them equally.
That day, Dakui was chatting with Master Feng in the front hall. The concierge's servant came to report: "Sir, there is a fish seller who said he wants to see you."
Da Kui couldn't help but wonder, Master Feng chuckled and said: "This fish seller used to come here often. He is the Tie Gada recommended by Meng Ge. This man also values love and justice. In order to thank you for your gift of silver, he used to come here often."
I’m here to deliver the fish. Your Excellency is away working on a case but we haven’t been able to see each other all this time. I don’t know what is going on when I come here this time.”
Dakui thought for a long time before he remembered Tegada, and then ordered: "Invite him in."