On the eve of the battle, the atmosphere in the Wei army's camp was quite tense and solemn. After receiving the order to prepare for battle, the soldiers of each camp were all busy packing and maintaining their armor and staff.
Although the Western Wei Dynasty has been in a relatively advantageous position since the war began, the soldiers also hold a relatively optimistic view on the outcome of the next war and believe that the chances of victory are quite high.
But when it comes to each person, whether he or she can survive after a big war, and most of them have killed enemies and made meritorious deeds, is full of uncertainty, which inevitably makes people worried about gains and losses, and makes them nervous.
Under such a situation, the difference between veterans and recruits is reflected. The recruits may have a strong ambition like a newborn calf who is not afraid of tigers, but when it comes to adjusting their own mentality when the war is approaching, they are worse than the veterans.
experience.
After nightfall, some recruits still gathered in front of the bonfire outside the camp, constantly polishing the swords, guns and weapons in their hands with sharpening stones.
There are some weapons that are clearly sharp and do not need any further polishing and maintenance. They are still being held in someone's hand and rubbed with a sharpening stone. Sparks are emitting from the sound. It can be seen that the polisher's thoughts are not here, and they are just treating this as a weapon.
A way to relieve stress and relieve emotions.
Others couldn't hide their agitation and kept wandering around the camp, and even arranged a fight with Pao Ze. However, such situations were usually stopped by the commanders and generals. Although it was said that in the military camp,
It is not prohibited for sergeants to compete with each other in military skills, but it is especially necessary to ensure enough rest before a big battle to maintain sufficient physical strength. Some activities that consume too much physical strength will be prohibited.
Some commanders and generals turned a blind eye to the nervousness of the camp soldiers before the war, while some carried out the ban on military orders better than usual, but there were also some commanders who would provide some guidance and relief. Relatively speaking, there was no doubt that it was
Officers who are willing to give more care to their soldiers are more supported by their subordinates.
In a fortress in the main camp, hundreds of soldiers in the camp were sitting around a campfire, listening to their camp commander, a middle-aged man who was nearly forty years old, telling about past wars.
"There is really no need to be nervous in this battle with the enemy. Hundreds of thousands of divisions and brigades have gathered here. This is the largest battle between the Lord's army and the thieves! It should be noted that in the past, there were only a few thousand troops, but they could frequently defeat the enemy's tens of thousands.
, every time I capture the enemy, I will outnumber my troops several times."
The camp leader was surrounded by everyone. He looked at the soldiers who were still a little nervous and said with a smile: "You disciples have caught up with the good times now. The soldiers and horses are strong, the armor and staff are sufficient, and there are thousands of robes to wear."
If we advance and retreat together, what powerful enemy is there to be afraid of? Those of us who are the old people under the Lord's government used to follow the Lord and fight against all sides. That was the real struggle for our lives. But no matter how difficult the situation is, the Lord can always predict the enemy.
Only by winning can you achieve the majesty you have today!"
"When did Governor Liu follow his master and make great achievements?"
When they heard that the soldier commander said that he was an old member of the Tang Dynasty, some of the soldiers couldn't help but ask.
The camp leader seemed to have been waiting for this question for a long time. After hearing the words, he immediately showed a proud look on his face. After looking around at everyone present for a week, he said with a smile: "I followed the Lord so early that you can't even imagine it."
.After the battle at Mangshan, I followed my master into the Pass. At that time, my subordinates and I were only a few dozen disciples and settled in Shangyuan, Wuxiang. Even my master had to farm and collect firewood to make a living.
, At that time, the Lord also praised me for the delicious taste of Jing, and appointed me as the Ambassador of Jing..."
"How can there be such an official title? The governor is probably joking!"
After hearing this, the surrounding sergeants all burst into laughter. Because their camp leader was mild-tempered and considerate of his subordinates, they had little fear in their minds and were very close to each other. They would occasionally joke with each other, and the battalion team
The atmosphere has always been very harmonious.
"What do you stupid boys know? Is it a lie that I have a home business? When I got married, it was because of the marriage gift from the Lord! If it is a matter of time before I enter the government, several of the majestic generals today will also call themselves "sisters" when they see me.
backward!"
When the camp leader heard the camp soldiers' teasing, he couldn't help but glared and shouted angrily. Normally, it was just a matter of joking and insulting each other, but what he said now was the most precious and cherished memory in his heart.
, but was laughed at and called a joke by a few boys, so naturally he felt a little unhappy.
The surrounding sergeants saw that the camp leader seemed to be a little more serious, and for a while they did not dare to continue to make noises, but they were still mostly suspicious in their hearts. Although their camp leader was also the general in charge of a battalion of 500 soldiers, there was still a conflict between them and Tang Gong.
They are so far apart that it is more like nonsense to say that the generals are all descendants of the camp master.
The camp leader also noticed that the camp soldiers still seemed a little suspicious and felt resentful in his heart, so he stopped talking. He just looked at the campfire and became sulky. Unconsciously, he recalled the past in a daze, and occasionally smiled knowingly.
, but there is also a sense of loss in his eyes.
At this moment, a series of cheers from the sergeants suddenly rang out from other camps. After hearing the sound, all the soldiers looked in the direction of the shouts. It should be noted that unreasonable noises are always prohibited in the camp, especially when the battle is about to begin.
Arrive, the atmosphere in the camp is already tense. If you really make noise and chaos in the camp for no reason and cause serious consequences, it is not impossible to be directly punished by beheading.
When the sergeants were frightened and suspicious, a knight patrolling the camp galloped outside the camp fence and shouted loudly toward the camp: "The Lord is personally patrolling the camp. The soldiers of the camp are staying in the camp safely. Do not go out beyond the camp."
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"The Lord is coming to inspect the camp?"
The camp soldiers were overjoyed after hearing this, and the camp leader sitting by the campfire couldn't help but smile after learning about it, with a glimmer of hope in his eyes, even if a camp soldier entered soon.
He smiled and said: "Your Majesty is going to visit this camp. The Governor no longer needs to be angry at my son for being stupid. When the time comes, I can go to the front to reminisce about old times, and then ask your lord for thirty long Ke axes to be allocated to my son..."
"What nonsense are you talking about! The war is about to begin, and your Lord is busy with military affairs, so he may not come here on patrol. Even if he comes, you cannot disturb your Lord with this mere camp affairs!"
After the camp leader heard this, he immediately glared and yelled. When these words fell into the ears of the camp soldiers, they couldn't help but feel guilty. However, they had always loved the camp leader, and bragging was also a trend in the army.
, in order to avoid further embarrassment to the camp owner, they all made a tacit agreement not to mention this matter again.
The cheers of the soldiers in the outer camps were still ringing out rhythmically. It was obvious that Duke Tang was still continuing to patrol the camps. Every time he entered a camp, the soldiers cheered to greet him. Therefore, the soldiers in other camps who had not yet arrived heard the cheers.
After the cheers, everyone's hearts were filled with expectations.
The cheers outside the camp were getting closer and closer, and even the laughter of Duke Tang could be faintly heard. The soldiers in the camp were also approaching the camp gate one after another, eagerly awaiting the arrival of Duke Tang. On the contrary, they were still there before.
The camp owner, who was boasting of his seniority, now shrank behind the crowd, with his head hanging down and looking inconspicuous.
Soon, the three guards who had been going in and out of Duke Tang arrived first outside the camp. Immediately, the sound of brisk horse hooves was heard outside the camp. Everyone looked at the outside of the camp attentively. After a few breaths, they were dressed in military uniforms.
Duke Tang rode his horse into everyone's sight, and the soldiers who had been waiting for a long time hurriedly raised their arms and cheered.
Amidst the cheers of the camp soldiers, Li Tai turned over and dismounted in front of the camp, looked at the excited camp soldiers and asked with a smile: "Which sergeant are you waiting for?"
"Qi, Qi, sir, so and so, so and so is a knight of the Renxing Mansion!"
Upon hearing Duke Tang's question, the soldiers standing in front of the crowd hurriedly answered.
"Renxing Mansion? Then the commander-in-chief of yours should be Liu Sanqi. Where is he now? Why didn't he come to greet him?"
Li Tai pondered for a moment after hearing this answer, and then spoke again.
The camp leader who had been huddled in the team and was a little timid to step forward heard Tang Gong call out his name, his shoulders suddenly trembled, and he quickly pushed aside the crowd in front of him, rushed to Li Tai, and knelt down with a plop.
On the ground, he then said in a trembling voice: "Your Majesty, Master Lang still remembers this incompetent slave Sanji?"
Li Tai bent down and picked up Liu Sanzhi, then frowned and said: "Why should I forget you? Could it be that after you left the government and became officials, you were busy and didn't see each other often, so you forgot the story of supporting each other and helping each other.
righteous?"
"No, it's not... How dare you, servant? I was lucky enough to serve Master Lang, and I will never forget it forever! It's just that after I left the house, I rarely made any great achievements to repay Master Lang's kindness. Up to now, I am just a governor of the camp.
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After Liu Sanzhen heard this, he shook his head quickly, and then said with a shy look.
When Li Tai heard this, he frowned, grabbed Liu Sanqi's arm and walked towards the camp. As he walked, he scolded: "What do you mean by great merit? If the thieves are defeated, I will all pay you.
Then what is the use of setting up a court? Hundreds of healthy men in this camp bid farewell to their parents and fellow villagers, put on armor and enter the camp, and go out to fight with swords. You have trained and managed them properly for me, which is a success! Now the war is coming, if there are no leaders like you camp leaders.
My subordinates are my minions, how can I defeat the enemy by myself?"
Speaking of this, he looked at the following battalion soldiers behind him and said with a smile: "You and other battalion soldiers are really lucky to be under the control of Governor Liu! He was known as a kindhearted man when he was under my sect last year, and he was one of the most harmonious people.
Director. Many military officials reported to the commander-in-chief, hoping to transfer him to the palace for appointment, but the master of Renxing Palace refused.
This compliment is not to show off my excellent upbringing, but also because Governor Liu is kind in nature. In the coming battle, you and other battalion soldiers can kill the enemy with peace of mind and perform meritorious service. There is no need to worry about missing out on credit. With such a considerate camp leader, all meritorious service will be done.
You will definitely be praised and rewarded!”
After hearing these words, all the battalion soldiers, including Liu Sanqi, all loudly agreed, and any tension in their hearts due to the impending war disappeared.
During this tour of the camp, Li Tai not only simply praised and comforted the camp soldiers, but also patiently asked them if they had any other needs before the war. When he heard that the camp soldiers wanted thirty long axes, he immediately went to the camp.
send over.
Because there are hundreds of camps here, in order not to delay the normal rest of the camp soldiers, he has no time to stay in a certain camp for a long time, inspect and encourage, and try his best to satisfy the camp soldiers' pre-war demands, and then go
Move to the next camp.
While Duke Tang was going around the camps to express condolences to the soldiers, the three guards who followed him also saw a major feature of Duke Tang's military management. In addition to enforcing orders and prohibitions, he was also approachable and considerate of the troops.
There are hundreds of forts in the entire camp. Every time Tang Gong entered a camp and asked where he came from, he would immediately call out the name of the camp leader. There was no mistake among the hundreds of camp leaders and governors, and those camp leaders were
After being encouraged by Tang Gong's name, he also expressed his generosity and pride in dying for his bosom friend!
"The Lord governs the army with complete knowledge. The disciples are grateful and the soldiers obey their orders. Although the army of thieves is numerous, why should they be afraid!"
Yang Jian and other three guardsmen were able to return to the camp for a short rest after accompanying Tang Gong on the camp tour for several hours. Recalling the excitement of the soldiers in the camps during the previous patrol, these three guardsmen were also deeply affected.
, the initial nervousness in my heart due to the first such grand battle gradually disappeared, and I was full of confidence in the battle in the future. After returning to camp, I didn't have time to undress, but I was waiting with anticipation.