Early in the morning, with the rapid sound of bamboo whistles, the rooms became lively in an instant. From time to time, you could hear the sounds of stools being kicked over and falling off the bed, or people trampling and colliding with each other. However, less than a day later,
As soon as the incense was burned, everyone was fully dressed and rushed out of the warm room, even though their faces were still tired from waking up. Under the scolding of the five instructors, it didn’t take a while for the five parties to
The formation was basically formed, but it was extremely fast.
Although they have only practiced queues and housekeeping for a few days, these have been gradually imprinted in their minds.
However, Xu Xun on the high platform knew that it was not difficult to do this... By borrowing the power of the royal family and promising a bright future with official titles and wishes, coupled with severe punishments and generous rewards, he could certainly achieve these goals.
The man liao was full of energy. At this moment, he summarized yesterday's drill as usual, named and praised some outstanding people, and even no longer just praised the team, but reported the names of several people. Seeing that he was finally
Unable to suppress his excitement, he smiled with satisfaction.
"Seven days have passed since you all gathered here [first posted on Baidu]. Starting from today, seven days constitute a week. The five people who were commended in this first week will each be awarded a sword hidden in the imperial horse prison. From now on
Go back and wield the sword! Get out of the queue and teach the sword!"
These days, weapons are under the control of the imperial court, and the weapons produced under supervision from various places are often of mixed quality. Even the weapons produced by the Ordnance Bureau often have problems of one kind or another. Although these young soldiers are all from serious military households, when it comes to weapons,
, in addition to the standard weapons issued by the army, I usually only use momo's crudely made things with large blades and wooden handles. So, I watched the five whose names were called out one by one to take the handle.
The sword at the waist made countless people jealous with red eyes, even those young soldiers who had temporarily appointed the general flag and the small flag were no exception.
"I know that many people may be dissatisfied with the temporary appointment of the general banner and the small banner, but if you are dissatisfied, you will not accept it, and military orders will return to military orders! Liu Wancai, Qian Yi, Ding Jia..." Xu Xun said seven or eight names in one breath
, then he shouted, "This is reported by the hundreds of households in charge of you. You have either disobeyed the military orders of the general banner and small banner to which you belong, or you have made despicable remarks behind your back and violated military discipline. Come and drag everyone down."
Army stick fifteen!”
After the reward, there was suddenly a penalty, and the sharp gap in the test immediately caused another commotion. However, I saw people around me being dragged out. Even after practicing for seven days, basically [Baidu Post]
Posted first] I agreed with this arduous but rewarding training, but a young man who was dragged out still shouted loudly: "I don't accept it! That's not a serious officer awarded by the Ministry of War. What's the big deal if he says it behind his back!"
Besides, he’s not good at anything with his pustule, bow, horse, sword, so why should he be the commander-in-chief!”
"Why? Just because he is still the commander-in-chief, I haven't ordered his removal yet!"
Xu Xun said in a deep voice, and then looked around at the young soldiers below who were either silent, full of dissatisfaction, or lowered their heads to avoid his gaze, and said lightly: "It is true that they have not yet been officially appointed, but as long as they are still in office,
, you should obey the orders and prohibitions! If you don’t obey the superior, then there is no need to stay! The duty of a soldier is to obey!"
Now that this famous saying from later generations is taken out, the power of deterrence is naturally no small matter, especially Wang Shouren's deep agreement. When he saw that there were no more dissatisfied voices below, a group of people, under the command of the hundreds of households and the general banner, Xiaoqi,
As they continued to practice in groups, Wang Shouren walked up to Xu Xun and said with a smile: "Commander Xu, you are indeed brilliant. A soldier's duty is to obey... But if this word gets out, you may not know how the generals will prepare you!"
"The king has done a great job in governing. In the army, no more than in other places, it is good to give advice to superiors, but you must not tolerate it if you question the superiors rashly. Otherwise, if you disobey military orders on the battlefield, or issue multiple orders, wouldn't this be a big mess?"
"Yes, that's right." Wang Shouren nodded in agreement, and then suddenly thought of the troublesome Prince Shouning, his face was not very good-looking, and he shook his head and said, "It's a pity that the young prince
He is not a member of the military, so he cannot be disciplined by military orders. I treated him a little more strictly a few days ago, and judging from his behavior, he will definitely not come back this afternoon. A child from a wealthy family with conniving parents, how can he have the patience to learn archery?
"
"Oh?" Xu Xun thought of the archery match with Zhu Houzhao last night, and a sly smile suddenly appeared on his face, "Wang Zhuzheng really thinks that the young prince is tired and will not come again? But you know,
After all, the emperor asked him to come, and even if he fishes for three days and hangs the nets for another two days, he will not disobey the emperor's orders."
"Forget it!" Wang Shouren couldn't help but have a headache when he thought of the young marquis. He shook his head, "Speaking of this young marquis, he is naturally very smart, but he just doesn't have any personality and can't see anything.
It's fun and interesting, and everyone is willing to give it a try, but if you really ask him to do something for ten days and a half, it is impossible. Anyway, I have fulfilled my responsibility. I just hope that this young prince will not be like him
Father is like that..."
"Ahem!"
At this moment, Xu Xun did not dare to let Wang Shouren speak anymore, so he had to interrupt the man's complaints with two heavy coughs... After all, Zhu Houzhao's father was not the Shouning Marquis, but the current emperor. As if nothing had happened
To cover up this past incident, he said with a smile: "Since the king said so, how about we make a bet? If the young marquis comes today, then I will win. If he doesn't come, you will win. How about that?"
When Wang Shouren thought of the way Mr. Zhang Xiaohou walked away in anger yesterday, he didn't have much hope in his heart. He immediately raised his eyebrows and said, "Oh, what's the bet?"
"This is a bet..."
Xu Xun was also made on a whim by Wang Shouren, and he really hadn't thought about the bet. Seeing his hesitation, Wang Shouren knew that Xu Xun also had an impromptu idea, so he changed his mind and smiled: "How about this, if I win
Well, how about you try to let me see the prince? Of course, if Commander Xu wins, I will explain it to my father and the people I know, so that they will not really think that you are a sycophant."
After saying this, he noticed that Xu Xun's face was very strange. He thought that Xu Xun felt that he was following the stick after beating a snake, and he couldn't help but feel a little embarrassed. However, the next moment, Xu Xun turned his head away as if he was being choked.
He coughed for a long time, then turned around and coughed twice, and said solemnly: "Since Wang Zhengzheng said so, then let's do it! Then again, I am not saying sarcastic words, your bet is really meaningless. If those bosses
People will listen to you, and you will not be sent away to attend funerals in the Ministry of War. The older the person, the higher the rank, the more stubborn the person is, and they cannot easily listen to what others say."
Although someone poked a painful point in his heart, Wang Shouren also knew that Xu Xun's words were pertinent, so he had nothing to say. The two of them were standing there blankly, when a man suddenly ran away panting not far away.
He came over and shouted loudly before he even got close: "Commander Xu...Commander Xu has gathered the people quickly, the emperor has an order!"
Xu Xun's surprise was no small matter. Although Emperor Hongzhi had come to inspect it in person before, he had never expected that Zhengerbajing would send someone to deliver the order. He immediately went to the drum stand in person
We went to beat the drums. Fortunately, we often practice emergency gatherings these days. After no more than a stick of incense, the five square formations began to take shape. Several hundred households and the general flag were there, scolding and kicking with riding whips, and the team was in order in a moment.
They got up. As soon as things stopped here, they saw four young eunuchs on the other side carrying an old eunuch on a stool. Xu Xun took a closer look and found that he had never seen it before.
The old eunuch got off the bench and was a little surprised when he saw the formation was solemn. After watching for a moment, he walked towards Xu Xun and Wang Shouren who were coming forward. When he got in front of them, he smiled and said: "Our family is here.
Wang Yue, the eunuch of etiquette and admiral of Dongchang, came here on the order of the emperor to have a look and pass on oral instructions."
Wang Yuebang went up to the high platform first, and saw that all the young soldiers had been knelt down by the hundreds of households. Xu Xun and Wang Shouren also failed to salute, and he just looked at the little eunuch holding something next to him.
He glanced at it, then withdrew his gaze and said slowly: "Your Majesty, Xu Xun has worked hard in training, and Wang Shouren has also worked hard. Each of them will be rewarded with a treasure bow and a bag of carved feathers and arrows! From now on, you will practice as you should. Once you have completed the training,
, I want to see it myself!”
Wang Yue's voice was full of energy, and all the young soldiers below could hear it clearly. Seeing the two chief officers Wu and Yiwen saluting and thanking them, although no one dared to say a word at the moment, no one dared to say anything anymore.
They were dissatisfied. However, for the two people above who had received the reward, Xu Xun knew exactly where the reward came from, while Wang Shouren was so excited that his face flushed and he couldn't even speak fluently.
.Xu Xun even doubted that if Emperor Hongzhi were in front of him, Mr. Yangming, who later became famous, would be temporarily aphasic due to excessive excitement.
After all, apart from going to court, ordinary officials basically never think about the chance to see the emperor in their entire lives!
However, when Wang Shouren had been in shock all morning and finally suppressed his excitement after receiving the reward today in the afternoon, a person he had almost forgotten appeared in front of him like a magic weapon descending from heaven.
, dropped a sentence viciously.
"Prince Wang, go practice archery with me!" After saying this, Zhu Houzhao glanced sideways at Xu Xun again, "Just wait for me, I will definitely beat you next time!"
"Yes, I will wait for the young Marquis to challenge again."
"You...hum!"
Seeing Zhu Houzhao angrily walking away, Wang Shouren was a little dumbfounded at that moment. Xu Xun walked forward and smiled meaningfully next to the person next to him: "Wang Zhuzheng, you lost this game to me! What's the explanation?
There’s no need, there’s no point in talking about it! I just hope that on the training day after the due date, we can put on a big show together to show those old people, and let them see what we young people are capable of!”
After hearing this, Wang Shouren didn't think there was anything wrong with Xu Xun's word "we" at all. He only felt a surge of pride in his chest, and immediately responded decisively: "Okay, that's it.