Speaking of setting up camp, it means that around the young master Liu Qi's house, more than a dozen temporary military tents of different sizes were set up on the left and right, and the weapons warehouse and several idle rooms vacated in the house were all put to use.
Now Liu Qi had his own army of 300 people. The combat effectiveness of this army was extraordinary. He won the first battle. In the first battle, he defeated Cai Mao's subordinate generals Zhang Hu and Chen Sheng and their 262 soldiers in one fell swoop.
Kill.
However, Liu Qi later analyzed that although the twenty bronze men from the six gates were brave, their ability to cooperate with each other was not very good; the two hundred soldiers were very powerful when charging, but they lacked a strong command and coordination system.
This time to deal with the bandit Zhang Hu, Chen Sheng and his colleagues were lucky enough to have 20 bronze men participating in the battle, the pear blossom waterfall with yellow butterflies and rain needles flying all over the sky, the 200 soldiers donated by Liu Biao and the 100 valleys carefully trained by the steward Liu Zhong
The troops can catch up at a critical moment, but they may not have such good luck in future battles with Cai Mao's regular army or Cao Cao, Liu Bei, and Sun Quan's powerful troops.
If you want to stand in troubled times, you must have a strong and powerful army as a guarantee. Liu Qi remembered the famous saying of Mao Taizu of China: "Political power comes from the barrel of a gun." This saying is very profound and involves profound knowledge of politics and military, but it is also very important.
To put it bluntly, there are too many things in the world that make sense and that don’t make sense. In the end, you have to rely on your fists to do the talking.
Looking at the camps that were gradually being set up around the Young Master's Mansion, Liu Qi's first thought was to organize the army and carry out large-scale military training and competitions among the three hundred personal guards. He must train a strong army that dares to fight.
, if we want to expand the team in the future, these three hundred elite soldiers will be a solid foundation for strengthening the army and expanding it.
After Liu Qi had a meal with the two hundred soldiers, he inspected the dozens of tents that the soldiers quickly set up one by one. He ordered eight guards of gold, silver, bronze and iron to be responsible for the vigilance and watch of the two hundred soldiers in the spring, summer, autumn and winter, and then
Call Chen Wen, Chen Wu, and Wen Dai into the weapons warehouse.
Liu Qi ordered Chen Wen to open the six doors. The twenty bronze men still wore their bronze armor, but their faces were wrapped with gauze, their bare feet were bandaged, and they stood majestically holding strange weapons. Their bronze helmets and shoes could not be worn, so they had to be neatly dressed.
Place it at your feet.
"Mr.——" When Liu Qi opened the six doors, the Twenty Bronze Men pointed their swords at the stone floor and shouted in unison, vaguely.
He shouted out only when he had the strength to do so. This is what a person without a tongue would sound like.
Seeing the condition of the twenty bronze men, Liu Qi was both sad and moved. He held back his tears. What could he say? Under the guidance of the housekeeper Liu Zhong, the only purpose of the bronze guards' lives was to protect the six fans.
The gate and the guard master Liu Qi fought in front of the prince's mansion. If it weren't for the bronze helmets and bronze armor to protect themselves, I'm afraid there wouldn't be many left after the twenty bronze men died.
Liu Qi raised his hand, intending to salute a military salute, but realized that this was the Three Kingdoms, and people didn't like this, so he waved his hand in the air again, and loudly said loudly like the leader of the army: "Thank you for your hard work, heroes."
." Liu Qi's voice echoed for a long time in the six-door stone chamber.
Liu Qi patted with his left hand and patted with his right hand, and patted the shoulders of each Bronze Man guard affectionately. He walked to the last Bronze Man whose left eye was shot out by random arrows, and stared at it for a while. Liu Qi was stunned.
The bronze man gave him a strong hug and choked with sobs: "What a strong man."
The Bronze Man who lost his left eye did not expect Liu Qi to treat him so politely. He was stunned for a moment, opened his one eye and then started to cry loudly. Liu Qi patted the Bronze Man guard who had lost his left eye like he was comforting a child, but he was also speechless and choked.
After calming down the twenty bronze guards who were heroic but seriously injured, Liu Qi turned around and ordered: "Chen Wen."
"Here." Chen Wen responded loudly.
"Deploy twenty valley soldiers to guard the six gates, and wait for the Bronze Guards to recover for a few days before changing the defenses." Liu Qi glanced at the loyal and brave Bronze Guards and ordered loudly. Chen Wen responded, even though several Bronze Guards had tears in their eyes.
After comforting the bronze guards, Liu Qi led Chen Wen, Chen Wu and Wen Dai through a secret passage and took a carriage to Longshan Valley - Huaguo Mountain Water Curtain Cave.
The camp tent of Gongzi's Biejia Mansion is located in front of Shuilian Cave. The Beidou is bright, the moon is shining brightly in the night sky, the stars are twinkling, the sound of waterfalls is heard in front of us, sleepless birds are occasionally heard in the forest in the distance, and dark night sneaks are occasionally seen nearby.
The flowers are blooming, and the air is filled with the fragrance of flowers and fruits. The mountains are so beautiful, and the air and water are so dense. No one would have thought that this paradise-like scenic spot is actually Liu Qi's base camp.
Small lanterns are hung in the base camp, and there are several small tents connected to the periphery of the big camp tent. Some are specially equipped for Huan'er, some are for the housekeeper Liu Zhong to live in, some are prepared by the maids of the young master's house, and further away is the kitchen.
, weapons room, and barracks where soldiers live, the facilities in the base camp except that there are no electric lights, telephones, and modern electricity and communication facilities, are convenient for eating, drinking, sleeping, and sleeping.
Although it is a valley, there are still soldiers standing guard along the way, taking turns on duty. You can feel a tense wartime atmosphere of being prepared for danger in times of peace.
Under the leadership of Wen Dai, Liu Qi came to the camp of steward Liu Zhong. Two valley soldiers were guarding the outside of the tent. Seeing Liu Qi coming, he softly called "Master". Liu Qi nodded and walked into the camp. Wen Dai, Chen Wen, and Chen Wu followed.
follow up.
A pine oil lamp was lit in the camp tent. The housekeeper Liu Zhong lay on the wooden bed and slept on his side to avoid pressing the thigh on the injured side. Next to him stood an older mother Chen and two little maids. Huan'er sat with her head lowered.
Beside Liu Zhong wept silently.
Mother Chen noticed that Liu Qi and his entourage had come in quietly. She led the two little maids and quickly bowed and called him "Master". Liu Qi had no time to signal not to disturb the housekeeper, but Liu Zhong woke up immediately when he heard the word "Master". When he opened his eyes, he saw the person in front of him.
Liu Qi, who was wearing a brocade robe and a big cloak and was full of energy, tried his best to shout "Young Master" and struggled to get up. Liu Qi held him down and stopped moving. Instead, Liu Qi knelt down on one knee, gently caressed the bandage that had covered Liu Zhong's thigh, and said passionately
: "My nephew is guilty and has made his cousin suffer."
"Young master, you can't kneel down to me so easily. Please get up quickly." Liu Zhong stretched out his left hand to help Liu Qi up in fear, and asked with a look of surprise: "Have all Cai Mao's soldiers retreated?"
Liu Qi did not answer immediately. He looked at Huan'er who was crying and filled with sorrow. He waved his hand and Mother Chen and the maid Zhiqu left the tent. "Huan'er, please step aside too. I will have something to ask you later."
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Huan'er wanted to cry and scold Liu Qi a few times to vent her grievances for not being able to retain her master Hua Tuo, but she didn't expect Liu Qi to stop Huan'er from talking, so Huan'er had no choice but to leave the tent and go to his own residence to sulk.
Huan'er and the servant maid had already withdrawn. Liu Qi did not answer Liu Zhong's question directly, but first showed concern for Liu Zhong's thigh injury: "Steward, the injury is not serious."
"It's okay. With Mr. Hua Tuo's treatment, there won't be any big problem. It's just that Mr. Hua Tuo told me that my thigh was saved, but it won't be good for those who mount and dismount to march and fight in the future." Liu Zhong smiled calmly and said to him.
He ignored life and death, and then said with regret: "Oh, it's a pity that sir left Xiangyang before I woke up."
"I know this. You sir are a man with great ambitions. You can't stay in Jingxiang for a long time. My nephew only feels sorry for not seeing you off personally. I don't know when I will see him again." Liu Qi also sighed, since Hua Tuo can't keep him.
I have already left, and it is useless to sigh. I hope that God will bless Hua Tuo for a safe journey on his medical journey, and that he may live a long life.
"Young master is right. I hope Mr. Hua Tuo is fine. Why can you come to the valley now? Is everything okay at home?" Liu Zhong asked worriedly.
Liu Qi smiled faintly: "Don't worry, housekeeper, rest in peace and recover from your injuries. General Cai's soldiers have retreated and 262 of them have been wiped out. Zhang Hu and Chen Sheng have been shot dead by Chen Wen. I will take 200 soldiers back to the Governor's Mansion to deliver a report."
At that time, I had already met my father and General Cai at the same time. It is estimated that General Cai will not dare to make any move for some time."
"Oh, you met Cai Mao. Didn't he do anything to the young master?" Liu Zhongxin was startled and became anxious.
"He dares?" Chen Wu's eyebrows shot up, and he was so anxious that he roughly described how Liu Qi's body was taken to the governor's office for delivery, how Chen Wen obtained double the supplies of Zi Zhong, and obtained Liu Biao's oral instructions.
I reward the young master with the guards and two hundred soldiers of his residence.
"Oh, that's very good." Liu Zhong was relieved. He didn't expect that his nephew Liu Qi, who was framed by Cai Mao in front of the rock hill and survived a fall to death, seemed to have become a different person. Not only was he brave and courageous, but he also had a strategic mind.
What's important is that he is not afraid of killing and has both benevolence and justice. This is an extraordinary person who meets once in a hundred years.
"My father has given me two hundred soldiers in front of General Cai, and allowed my nephew to create a list of his own and award rewards for his merits. The highest official is a general. I am waiting for the housekeeper to get better and reward the loyal and brave soldiers.
Liu Yi, Liu Er, Liu Jiu and more than a dozen loyal and brave men mourned solemnly."
"Young Master, no." Upon hearing this, Liu Zhong waved his hands repeatedly and struggled to sit up. Liu Zhong's thigh was tied into a stick by a bandage, making it impossible to sit up. Liu Qi stood up and supported Liu Zhong not to sit up, calmly
He asked back: "Why not? Please make it clear to the steward."
Liu Zhong took a breath and said in a deep voice: "Master, think about it. Ten days ago, an old woman in Wenjiazhuang was buried in front of the mansion, but now several guards in the mansion are holding a grand funeral. Where can I put the dignity of Grand Duke Wen who was repaired in Wenjiazhuang?"
What did Cai Mao think, who had killed so many people but suffered the consequences? Besides, the four guards did not have young families, so they could get away with being buried in silence. As for giving rewards based on merit, that was necessary, but it was not appropriate at this time.
The sharp edge has been exposed, and it still needs to lie dormant for a while, waiting for the situation to change. At that time, it will not be too late to inspire the warriors to make achievements."
"This..." Liu Qi thought about what Liu Zhong said, and it made sense.
Before Liu Qi could make up his mind, Chen Wen answered: "What the steward said makes sense. The young master needs to keep a low profile at this time. If he shows too much prominence, he may arouse the jealousy of several big families in Jingxiang, which will be detrimental to the master's power in Jingzhou, and even worse to the young master."
It will be unfavorable to become more powerful in the future.”
"What the housekeeper and Brother Wen said is very true. The young master can make peace with General Cai during this period, and secretly train his troops and horses, and wait for the time to move, then he can make the best strategy." Wen Dai is not very old, but he is familiar with military books, and he is stationed in Nanyang.
His father, General Wenpin, had a military career of one or two years. His analysis of problems was sharp and he seemed to be on par with Chen Wen.
Chen Wu was brave but lacked strategy. He just listened quietly and did not interrupt. He only waited for Liu Qi to make a final decision and did whatever he had to do without any ambiguity.
Liu Zhong, Chen Wen and Wen Dai successively advised Liu Qi, and they all looked at Liu Qi and waited for Liu Qi to make a decision. After two rounds of fighting with the Wenjiazhuang mob and Zhang Hu and Chen Sheng in front of the mansion, Liu Qi has undoubtedly become the leader of the entire army.
The backbone of the military, whether right or wrong, will be carried out unconditionally.
Liu Qi took a few steps and said coldly: "Okay, let's do it." Then he gave the order and raised his voice an octave and shouted "Chen Wen."
"Here." Chen Wen stepped aside and responded with clasped fists.
"I know you understand astronomy and geography, so you should choose a geomantic treasure place in the Huaguo Mountain, place four good coffins, and choose an auspicious day to bury the four Liu family guards. If any soldiers unfortunately die in battle, build a building here.
A cemetery allows loyal and brave soldiers to have a home, so that the soldiers will not have to worry about their future."
"Yes." Chen Wen's eyes lit up in response. This eldest son Liu Qi is incredible. If he treats the dead kindly and has no worries after death, how brave will the living be?
"Wen Dai."
"Here." Wen Dai also followed Chen Wen's example and stepped aside to respond solemnly.
"You are responsible for purchasing pork and beef meals for three hundred soldiers in March. One meat meal per day in the first month, two meat meals per day in the second month, and three meat meals per day in the third month."
"Yes." Wen Dai responded silently, not understanding why Liu Qi would do this.
"Chen Wu."
"Here." Chen Wu said in a rough voice and clasped his fists on the spot.
"No matter what method you use, you are only responsible for training the physical strength of three hundred soldiers, exhausting their physical strength every day, and starting again the next day on Tuesday. After three months, I want you to train them all into fierce tigers and wild wolves. Can you do it?
Are you there?"
Liu Qi stared closely at Chen Wu and questioned him. The reason why he did not leave this important task of training soldiers' physical fitness to Chen Wen but to Chen Wu was because he took a fancy to Chen Wu's brutal and loyal personality. With Chen Wu training soldiers, they would not be tired.
It would definitely be abnormal for a few people to die. Only in this way can we train a Three Kingdoms army that is ruthless, strong and sturdy enough.
"Yes." Chen Wu responded loudly.
"Louder."
"Yes." Chen Wu put his feet together and beat his chest violently, causing the top of his hood to lift.