Chapter seven hundred and forty-four heroes mourning
Liu Mingzhi, Cheng Kai, and Jiang Lei each held a roasted lamb leg exuding a strong fragrance in their hands and waved it in front of the four thousand Longwu Guard soldiers who were doing push-ups.
"Oh, it tastes so delicious. It's a pity that you can only watch it but not eat it. Do you think you are angry or not?"
The soldiers around Jiang Lei glared at Jiang Lei's proud look of wanting to be beaten.
However, their physical strength makes them dare not speak at all. Once they are discouraged, they may not be able to get up in the morning.
Liu Mingzhi held up the leg of lamb and took a hard bite.
"Do you know why you are all being punished?"
More than 4,000 Longwuwei soldiers who were not injured or slightly injured were doing push-ups with suspicious looks on their faces.
In a few days, they had pulled out several White Lotus Sect rebel factions, which was a great achievement. Instead of rewarding them, the commander punished them by doing push-ups. No matter what, they couldn't figure out the reason.
Although the commander-in-chief had punished him with push-ups from time to time, at least the rewards and punishments were clearly defined. He was also punished corporally for meritorious deeds. This has never happened in the past half a year or so.
Liu Mingzhi walked among the army carrying the fragrant leg of lamb. The rich smell of the meat made many soldiers' stomachs growl.
I hated my commander-in-chief and general so much that I could do nothing about it.
I'm afraid that if five hundred push-ups turn into one thousand, I'll cry.
Fortunately, eating meat three meals a day and being punished by surprise attacks by Master Liu from time to time, the Longwuwei soldiers became more and more physically fit.
It might be an exaggeration to say that these push-ups are not painful or itchy, but at least they will not be unable to get out of bed the next day.
Young Master Liu was a little dumbfounded when he first saw the ancient physique. He wondered if it was because he ate so much green and pollution-free food.
“Everyone has it!”
More than four thousand soldiers immediately stopped doing push-ups and stood up, breathing heavily and staring at the commander in the middle of the aisle, or more appropriately staring at the roasted leg of lamb in his hand.
"sit!"
The soldiers immediately sat cross-legged without any hesitation. Liu Mingzhi nodded with satisfaction and breathed a sigh of relief at the same time.
The soldiers were not so high-spirited as to cause trouble even if they disobeyed their orders.
"General Cheng!
"exist!"
Liu Mingzhi looked at the expressions of the four thousand people and sighed: "Serve the brothers a celebration wine, half a bowl for each person!"
"Got the order!"
More than four thousand people couldn't help but licked their lips and watched eagerly as Cheng Kai walked towards the tent of the camp.
Liu Mingzhi did not mind the soldiers drinking during the march, provided that they must be within the prescribed amount and must have their own consent before they can drink.
The night in Jiangnan has also become cold and windy. The soldiers have just finished doing push-ups and are sweating. It is perfect to drink some wine to warm up.
The ban must also be humane and flexible, and cannot be blindly inhumane. After all, the ban cannot meet any emergency situation!
For example, in winter, if the soldiers lack cotton-padded clothes and don't drink some wine, they will freeze to death!
Liu Mingzhi looked at the four thousand people and drank half the bowl of wine in one go, showing a cheerful expression and a hint of a smile.
"Today I will tell you why a arrogant soldier will be defeated!"
Looking at the doubtful looks on the faces of all the soldiers, Liu Mingzhi took out the records of the military affairs and read them aloud.
“…..”
"To this day, you have forgotten the most basic fighting methods when encountering bandits. After the rain of arrows, the cooperation between the brothers, especially the cooperation between the sword and shield soldiers and the spear soldiers, is simply a mess."
"Every inch short is dangerous, every inch long is strong. Only by combining the strength of your swords and spears can you unleash the most effective attack. The sword and shield soldiers will resist the attack for the spear soldiers, and the spear soldiers will kill the threats for the sword and shield soldiers. This is the coordination of the battle formation."
Have you all forgotten?"
"Have you forgotten what I said? A tiger cannot control a pack of wolves. Your back can only be handed over to your brothers. Have you forgotten?"
The four thousand people fell into silence, with a trace of regret on their faces, obviously knowing the commander's intention to punish them!
"Almost all of you are fighting on your own today. I made a plan and took an overview of the situation and forgot to step forward to supervise the battle. I also have an inescapable responsibility for what I have experienced in the past few days. When the time comes, I will bring twenty military sticks.
Let me serve as a warning. If you dare to fight on your own again in the future, those who are blind and arrogant should not blame me for being unkind!"
"Commander, we know that we are guilty, please punish me, Commander-in-Chief!"
Everyone knelt down on one knee and lowered their heads in shame!
"After half an hour of reflection, I returned to camp to rest. I hope you will avoid arrogance and impetuosity in the upcoming battles. The most important thing is that I want to see you return home intact instead of letting me hand over your mantles.
To your families!”
"You are the Sixth Guards of Northern Xinjiang. You have not established immortal military exploits for the country by killing enemies. If you die on the way to exterminate the small bandits, how will I tell your parents, wives and children? What shame do you have to see you?"
Ancestors?"
"Commander, we are guilty!"
"We are guilty!"
Liu Mingzhi didn't say anything, sighed and walked towards the camp, leaving the Longwuwei army kneeling on one knee to reflect.
"Commander!"
The old military doctor who had just entered the camp hurriedly greeted him, his face a little unsightly.
Liu Mingzhi had a bad premonition in his heart. He took a deep breath and looked at the old military doctor: "Just tell me, I'll listen!"
The corners of the old military doctor's mouth trembled: "More than seventy brothers are dead, and there are more than a hundred brothers who may never be able to go to the battlefield again!"
Liu Mingzhi felt confused, his vision turned black, and his body felt helpless. Seeing this, the old military doctor hurriedly helped Liu Mingzhi.
"Commander, my condolences, I killed 3,500 enemies, captured 2,030, and only lost less than 200 people. This is already a great victory. Brothers, if they have souls in heaven, they will rest in peace!"
Liu Mingzhi's eyes were a little sore: "There are only more than two hundred people, but they are the backbone of many families. I brought them out but did not take them home. I am sorry for them!"
"Hey, Marshal, let's go and see where the bodies of the brothers are placed in the camp. Let's take a last look at them. When the brothers go underground, they can tell Prince Yama that the Marshal personally sent them to them. Even if they leave,
You must also walk bravely!”
Liu Mingzhi nodded slowly: "Jiang Lei!"
"exist!"
"Instruct the three armies to tie white silk around their waists to see off the brothers until the bandit suppression is over!"
"Got the order!"
Jiang Lei walked towards the outside of the camp with red eyes!
Liu Mingzhi followed the old military doctor and walked towards the camp with difficulty. After a while, the old military doctor Liu Mingzhi walked out with a white silk scarf and walked towards the wounded barracks.
Liu Mingzhi held a wine jar and three wine bowls in his hand, looking a little sad.
The old military doctor opened the curtain of the big tent, and Liu Mingzhi stared blankly at the more than seventy corpses lying neatly on the ground. He could no longer hold back the tears and shed tears.
The old military doctor looked to the side in discomfort.
Liu Mingzhi placed the three bowls in order and filled them with wine. He knelt on the ground and raised the wine bowl: "Brothers, Liu Mingzhi will fight with the brothers side by side in the next life!"
"We are here to accompany the commander to send the brothers on their way!"
Suddenly, a loud shout came from the wounded barracks.
Liu Mingzhi sprinkled the wine in the bowl on the ground and walked out of the tent. Looking at the thousands of dragon guards led by Cheng Kai and Song Qing, he felt even more uncomfortable.
"Brothers, do you regret it?"
"The Great Dragon Martial Guard will never regret it even if he dies!"