"You..." Wu Die was choked by Liu Qi's unjust accusation and could only glare at Liu Qi arrogantly, letting thousands of words surge in the girl's chest.
At this time, Huan'er had gotten off the carriage, cleared the siege, and shouted enthusiastically: "Miss Huang, are you also here to go to Xinye with the young master?"
When Huang Wudie saw a woman in the army, her eyes shone. She immediately dismounted, took Huan'er's hand and said kindly: "Huan'er, are you going to Xinye with the young master too?"
Huan'er said: "Yes, Miss Huang too?"
Huang Wudie hesitated for a moment and replied cheerfully: "Me too, from now on we sisters will have a companion."
"That's great, sister." Huan'er was very excited, knowing that Huang Wudie is the woman that the young master Liu Qi likes, and it is a very happy thing to be sisters with the woman Liu Qi likes.
"Sister." Huang Wudie swept away the gloom on her face and felt happy for her decision. Otherwise, staying in a clothing store in Xiangyang City would have been depressing to death.
"Ahem, you sisters are so busy being affectionate that you don't even care about me?" Liu Qi heard the conversation between Huang Wudie and Huan'er, and confirmed that Huang Wudie was following Liu Qi to Xinye. As for Huang Wudie,
I don’t know whether Die sneaked out or whether he obtained the consent of his parents Huang Zhong and Mrs. Huang.
However, seeing the two girls Huang Wudie and Huan'er looking happy, Liu Qi felt very comfortable. There will be a long journey ahead, and with the woman he likes by his side, he will not feel lonely in life after all.
"I'm too lazy to pay attention to you." Huang Wudie pouted at Liu Qi.
Huan'er also smiled at Liu Qi, showing two rows of white teeth, very smart, and said: "Master, I think my sister didn't sleep well last night. If you don't want to sit in the carriage like you, let me and my sisters take a seat."
, anyway, if it’s empty, it’s still empty, and if it’s idle, it’s still idle.”
"You're such an eldest young master, you're stupid if you don't ride in a luxurious carriage." Huang Wudie exclaimed, ignoring Liu Qi, and pulled Huan'er on, "Sister, let's talk in the young master's carriage, and my big white horse is too
When she is tired from running, let her relax for a while."
Huan'er was sensible, and was not immediately pulled into Liu Qi's carriage by Huang Wudie. Instead, he stood still and looked at Liu Qi. After all, no matter how kind-hearted the young master Liu Qi was, no matter how sympathetic he was, he was still his master. Huan'er would occasionally act coquettishly.
Okay, I still don’t dare to make mistakes. I can’t compare to Huang Wudie. She is the daughter of master Liu Qi, and Liu Qi can’t do anything to Miss Huang.
"Okay, sisters... drive..." Liu Qi shook his head, smiled helplessly, and did not express his position. He caught up with Chen Wen on horseback, and the silvery laughter of Huang Wudie and Huan'er came from the luxurious carriage.
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Liu Qi led 200 elite troops and marched in a hurry without encountering any banditry. After crossing the border of Xiangyang, there were many dangerous roads in the mountains. Considering the infestation of mountain bandits, Liu Qi ordered the army to be in a state of combat readiness, provide dry food to satisfy their hunger, and kept running and marching in a hurry.
Traveled nearly a hundred kilometers.
At dusk, we reached a hillside called Phoenix Mountain, which was still more than 20 kilometers away from Xinye County. At this time, the people and horses were tired, and if we continued further, we might arrive in the middle of the night.
"Sir, the men and horses can't run anymore. Can you make food on the spot? After the soldiers have eaten the food, they can rest for a while to regain their strength before heading into the city overnight." Chen Wen saw that most of the infantry were dragging their legs and stumbling, so he couldn't help but suggest
road.
Wen Dai was also worried and said: "Sir, the team is exhausted. If we don't take a break, we might be afraid of mountain bandits coming, and our combat effectiveness will be low."
Chen Wu was still full of energy, pressed his hand on the hilt of his sword, and shouted: "What are you afraid of when the bandits come? Chen is waiting for them, come and kill one, or two and kill a pair."
It’s no wonder that Chen Wen and Wen Dai were worried. The two hundred soldiers marched nearly a hundred kilometers in a hurry. This has broken the speed of nearly three hundred miles a day in the history of the Three Kingdoms Army. What’s more, they were accompanied by their family members, food, grass and military supplies.
Rather than moving forward quickly.
Liu Qi was satisfied with the rapid march of the 200 soldiers whom Liu Qi named "Qiangjun". Liu Qi, who was familiar with history, certainly knew that the normal speed of ancient marches was no more than 30 miles per day at most. Good things will come of it in future generations.
The author calculated that under normal circumstances, the ancient army's daily march was 28 miles.
How to accurately determine the marching speed of 28 miles per day?
According to the normal walking speed of a normal person, 4 kilometers per hour, and working 8 hours a day, that is 4*8=32 miles. According to the arguments put forward by archaeologists, the physical fitness of ancient people was far better than that of modern people, barely
+15 miles = 47 miles; during this period, it takes time to rectify military discipline, so reduce another 5 miles = 42 miles; due to terrain restrictions that delay the march, add another 5 miles = 37 miles; in ancient times, there was no papyrus, and pulling daddy was a waste of time, so reduce another 2 miles
= 35 miles; if you wear armor and baggage, add another 5 miles = 30 miles; to scout the enemy, block or avoid the enemy, add another 5 miles = 25 miles; it is also said that ancient military disciplines were strict, and the marching time could reach 10 to 12 hours.
, add another 2 hours to the journey, +8 miles = 33 miles; burying pots to make rice and hiding traces, add another 5 miles = 28 miles.
Based on this, we can infer that the marching speed of the ancient army was 28 miles per day. Is this calculation correct?
Liu Qi, who is familiar with history, certainly knows that the length of daily marches under normal circumstances in ancient times depends on the terrain and road conditions, and is generally between 20 and 30 miles, because in ancient times, the rest of the march required camping, chopping firewood, digging trenches, collecting water, and herding horses.
Under special circumstances, wells have to be dug, and setting up camp takes a lot of time, so marches generally take half a day, and there is no march that lasts all day.
However, the journey from Xiangyang to Xinye is only two to three hundred miles. The two hundred soldiers are all strong men. They eat delicious pork and beef three times a day. In addition, after more than a month of demonic training by Chen Wu, these
The combat effectiveness of the two hundred soldiers was extraordinary. It was just a bit uncomfortable to march in a hurry on the first day, but it could travel nearly a hundred kilometers a day, and it was truly a strong army during the Three Kingdoms period.
Historical records record that Sima Yi gathered soldiers and horses in Wancheng, which was 1,200 miles away from the new city. The one-month journey only took eight days. In other words, the 300-mile journey only took two days. In ancient times, day and night
Marching three hundred miles a day is not impossible.
Now Liu Qi's 200 troops marched more than 100 miles in only eight or nine hours of daylight. This speed is so amazing. Does this mean that Liu Qi's powerful army will be able to compete with Sima Yi's army in the future?
Liu Qi was overjoyed and looked at his subordinates with pity. As long as Liu Biao's eldest son Liu Qi went against the fate of history and did not die young at the age of 36, then if these soldiers followed Liu Qi and fought to the end, I am afraid that they would not die.
Everyone under Liu Qi can become a general!
"Brother Wen, there is no need to cook on the spot. Xinye County is just ahead. The army must maintain high morale. There are mountains everywhere here, and there is a fear of bandits plundering it. It is not advisable to stay for a long time. Order the whole army to take a stick of incense and eat dry food to satisfy their hunger.
, there is no need to take off your armor, just be on alert on the spot.”
"Yes." Chen Wen responded to the order, and later he and Liu Qi climbed up the Fenghuang Mountain.
After the urgent march stopped, Huang Wudie happily took off two large bags from the back of the big white horse riding in the sky, and brought them to Liu Qi's eyes with Huan'er.
"Sir, the crocodile armor and tiger skin cloak are ready, please take a look." Huang Wudie had slept peacefully in the carriage. She was in good spirits, her pink face was shy, and her tone and eyes towards Liu Qi were full of tenderness.
Huan'er helped Huang Wudie untie the bag, and there were three sets of finely crafted crocodile armor stacked neatly inside, as well as a tiger skin cloak that Huang Wudie had carefully sewn. Crocodile armor and tiger skin are men's favorites.
, Liu Qi happily praised Huang Wudie's skillful hands, thanked him for his hard work, and immediately took out a set of crocodile armor and presented it to Chen Wen, saying sincerely: "Give this set to my second brother."
Chen Wen was not coquettish either. He knew that Liu Qi had promised the three sworn brothers Jiang Wan, Chen Wen and Liu Qi to each have a set of crocodile armor to protect themselves in the world. If he did not accept the crocodile armor from the sworn brother Liu Qi, he would be
He disobeyed Young Master Liu Qi's brotherly love, so he thanked him repeatedly: "Thank you, Young Master, and thank you, Miss Huang."
Chen Wen was overjoyed after holding the crocodile armor.
Huang Wudie was also very happy and said with a smile: "General Chen, there is no need to be polite."
Liu Qi also said there was no need to be polite, and shouted to Chen Wu, who was chatting with the soldiers: "General Chen, come here."
Chen Wu responded, ran forward, and shouted carelessly: "Sir, what are your orders?"
Liu Qi took another set of crocodile armor from Huan'er, looked very solemn, handed it to Chen Wu, and said: "General Chen, this crocodile armor is the one I went to Jiangling with Brother Wen, General E Huan and ten bronze-armored guards.
The stolen Yangtze crocodile skin almost cost him his life. There are four sets of Yangtze crocodile armor, which are extremely precious. One set has been given to General E Huan who went north to look for Mr. Hua Tuo. The other three sets were sewn by Miss Huang's skillful hands.
I have given them to Brother Wen, left one set to my eldest brother, Brother Jiang, and left one set to General Chen."
"This..." Chen Wu saw the crocodile armor, a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes, and then he looked embarrassed. He didn't know whether to accept such an expensive gift or not.
"Sir..." Chen Weng was about to say something, but was stopped by Liu Qi's eyes. How could Liu Qi not know what Chen Wen was thinking? There were only four sets of crocodile armor in total. Jiang Wan, Chen Wen, and E Huan had given away three sets, and there were still three sets left.
The last suit was supposed to be kept by Liu Qi for his own use, but Liu Qi gave his beloved crocodile armor to his beloved general Chen Wu instead of using it himself. This is not something that ordinary generals can do?!
Liu Qi was flattered when he saw Chen Wu holding the crocodile armor in his hand, and said with emotion: "General Chen, you have been with me through life and death. Although we are not sworn brothers, we are like brothers. If you were a brother, you would be willing to trade my life, let alone Yijia? Besides, I have Chen
The four iron-blooded generals Chun, Chen Xia, Chen Qiu and Chen Dong will protect you. The crocodile armor will not be used much, but General Chen can be of great use. Brotherhood is a common thing to say, so don't say it. General Chen, please accept it.
Just be a brother and give me some consideration."
"Young Master, although I am not talented in martial arts, I am a rough martial artist. I am lucky enough to meet you. This crocodile has the right to accept it. Your master is wise, let Wu worship you, and the Phoenix Mountain is the witness. Wu Dang will serve you, my liver and brain will be wiped out, and I will not give up even if I die."
." When Liu Qi's words came to mind, Chen Wu became excited and incoherent. He made a loud noise and knelt down, moved to tears.
"General Chen, you are a mere first-class man, how can you accept such a great gift? I'm sorry, please get up quickly." Liu Qi also knelt down to help him, and the scene was touching.
When Chen Wen saw this, he felt that the young master Liu Qi was magnanimous. He raised his head and looked into the distance. On Phoenix Mountain, under the setting sun, there was a big roc spreading its wings on the horizon. Chen Wen had a vague premonition that Liu Qi would become the future master of the Eastern Han Dynasty.