In the evening, Nangong Aotian sat in the main seat, while Sun Yifeng and Li Changfeng sat in two rows with the three generals on both sides. There were several people below who were subordinates of these three generals.
After everyone got to know each other, they drank two glasses of wine and then ate something. When the atmosphere gradually became less tense, Nangong Aotian stood up.
At this time, everyone below knew what Nangong Aotian was going to say.
The generals didn't know what Nangong Aotian wanted to say, and they were a little confused. They all thought that Nangong Aotian would probably put on the airs of a son of a noble family and give them some advice. So these generals
On the surface, everyone is waiting for Nangong Aotian to speak, looking attentive, but deep down they are all a little unconvinced. Nangong Aotian can see it somewhat from their expressions.
"Everyone, the three of us are just starting out. This time we are here to study with His Highness the Third Prince. I hope you can give me more advice in the future." Nangong Aotian raised his glass and said humbly, "Here, I want to propose a toast to you all.
One drink, I hope you guys can tell me if I do something wrong in the future." After saying that, Nangong Aotian raised his glass and drank it all. Sun Yifeng and Li Changfeng also stood up and saluted the generals sitting there, and then
We drank the wine together.
The generals below did not expect Nangong Aotian to say such humble words, and they scratched their heads for a moment. However, they were polite to them, so of course it was not easy for them to refute their reputation, so they all picked up their wine glasses and drank together.
And finished.
Seeing everyone drinking the wine in their glasses, Nangong Aotian glanced at everyone again.
"It is really an honor for me to be able to meet you all here today." Nangong Aotian seemed to be a little excited and said, "I know, you may think that I am with His Highness the Third Prince, and it is possible that my family background is also very unusual. But you guys
What I don’t know is that I am actually just a person from a very ordinary family in a very remote town, and I don’t have any family background that I can show off. My two brothers, like me, also don’t have any family background.
The only thing worth showing off is that we were the top three students in the top ten academy competitions we won last year, so we were granted the title of Baron by His Majesty. These are not things our family background helped us get, but what we worked hard for ourselves.
.”
Only then did the lowly young generals realize that the young men in front of them seemed to have some talents, at least very talented among martial arts practitioners. At this time, Nangong Aotian already had the status of a baron, which was much better than the status of a baron.
These officers are getting taller.
Seeing that Nangong Aotian did not talk about his identity at this time, and this identity was obtained through their hard work, he felt a little fond of Nangong Aotian and the three of them. After all, they are not people with a very good background.
If they have such a good background, how could they serve as such a general in such a place?
Nangong Aotian paused for a moment and then said, "To be honest, the three of us here actually hope that we can use this opportunity to learn from the experience of the confrontation between the two armies on the battlefield. I think that as dignified men, we are originally because of this.
It’s time to fight on the battlefield and make contributions. As a dignified man of the Chinese Empire, when foreign enemies invade, I very much hope to be able to stand at the forefront and fight to the death with those hateful people who have invaded our land. Since I have now joined the army,
Then ask me, I am a soldier now. As a soldier of the empire, for the honor of the country, we should throw our heads and blood, fight on the battlefield and wrap our bodies in horse leather. This is what we are worthy of being soldiers of the Chinese Empire."
The officers below originally all had their own dreams. They all also thought about being able to make contributions on the battlefield. Nangong Aotian's words immediately ignited the fire in their chests that was about to be extinguished. Everyone suddenly felt their blood boiling. That was Sun.
Yifeng and Li Changfeng also felt a fire burning in their chests at this time.
"That's right. As a soldier of the empire, if we can't protect our country, then how can we face the elders in our hometown?" Kuang Tianhu picked up the wine glass, drank the wine in the glass, and said with some excitement.
"I think the same as everyone else." Nangong Aotian said at this time, "But now, now we have been transferred here. We are watching the enemy occupying our land. We are watching our comrades fighting on the front line. But we are
I am hiding in a corner here. I am a little depressed, really a little depressed. I think everyone feels the same as me at this time."
The people below have always had this idea since they came here. They can't make achievements on the battlefield, can't resist foreign enemies with their comrades, and they still stay here for a while. They feel really depressed.
At this time, Nangong Aotian's words expressed their feelings. They immediately resonated. At this time, they felt that the three young men in front of them seemed to be very close to them.
"When I came here, I was still thinking that I would be able to learn more with this opportunity, and be able to show off my talents and ambitions. But now?" Nangong Aotian seemed to be getting a little excited. "Now I see.
Watching others galloping on the battlefield, protecting our home and country, and shedding blood. But we can't do anything here. I'm really sad, really." At this point, Nangong Aotian's voice gradually faded.
He lowered his head and walked to his table, picked up a glass of wine and drank it down in one gulp.
Everyone below also sighed.
Seeing that the distance between these generals and himself was finally getting closer, Nangong Aotian was still somewhat satisfied. After thinking about it, he continued, "But I was very decadent at first. But after coming here for a few days, I gradually
I no longer feel that decadent feeling. Because I discovered that we actually don’t have nothing to do. It is actually completely unnecessary for us to be so depressed and depressed.”
Hearing Nangong Aotian's sudden change of conversation, the generals below were a little confused. They raised their heads and looked at Nangong Aotian. Their eyes were full of doubts.
"The nearby city is constantly fighting. We may go to support at any time, but if we only know how to be depressed here, when we are really needed, we really can't do anything." Nangong Aotian sighed.
He took a breath and said, "We are actually their best backup at this location. We are close and the terrain is good."
Seeing that the people below did not speak, Nangong Aotian continued, "But these alone are not enough. What they want is that when they need us to go to war, we must have the appearance of a well-recharged and strong general.
What we have to prepare now is to continuously train soldiers and continuously improve our own combat capabilities. That way, once we have the opportunity, we will surprise everyone at any time. We are luckier than them because we have more time to observe their
Fighting techniques, observing the enemy's movements, and thus constantly training and strengthening ourselves to prepare for the future. If we continue to be indifferent like this, it is likely that we will be forgotten by everyone in a short time."
These generals were not the generals who guarded this place before. They were transferred here because of the tight war situation. After arriving, they were indeed a little depressed. They had no intention of training troops. They just passed the time day by day.
When Nangong Aotian said this, the officers below all showed a look of shame on their faces.
Nangong Aotian said these words not without purpose. He has been here for four days. In the past few days, in addition to surveying the terrain every day, he also had some understanding of various situations of the army here. Including the birth of these three lieutenants,
Nangong Aotian also gained some general understanding while talking with some soldiers. That's why he said these words today.
Knowing that his words had played a certain role, Nangong Aotian said loudly again at this time, "Opportunities are grasped by ourselves. Some people are lucky, but when they have opportunities but don't know how to grasp them, the opportunities will still slip away. Some people
If you are unlucky and have no chance, you will blame others. But what would a smarter person do?"
No one spoke below. They were all waiting for Nangong Aotian to give the answer, and everyone's eyes focused on Nangong Aotian again.
"If there is no chance, first of all we have to make all the preparations that we can grasp when the opportunity comes. When we are ready, we will create opportunities ourselves. What we are doing now is that we have given opportunities. That is what we are called now
When we go to the battlefield, all we can do is die under the enemy's sword. What's the use?" Nangong Aotian said loudly.
"Yes, we really shouldn't be so depressed anymore. You are right." Xu Hongshan finally opened his mouth to speak.
"We will start formally training our soldiers tomorrow and be ready at any time." Kuang Tianhu said loudly and drank the wine in his glass in one gulp.
"We underestimated you originally. Based on your words, at least in terms of understanding soldiers and seizing opportunities, we are not as good as you." Li Feng sighed and said.
"When I tell you this today, I am not thinking about how to get rid of the current situation, but how we can create opportunities. But I have seen the situation of our soldiers in the past three days, and I am somewhat disappointed. Soldiers
We are depressed, but we cannot be depressed." Nangong Aotian said seriously, "So I hope that starting from tomorrow, everyone will follow the previous practice, except leaving two thousand people to guard the fortress's gate, and the rest will start to strengthen training.
At the same time, a small team of people was sent out to spy on the military situation and be ready for war at any time."
"Okay, you are the top officer here, we will just follow your arrangements." Li Feng thought for a while and said.
"I am a student who has just graduated from the academy. I don't know much about formations. So I hope you can give me more advice in the future." Nangong Aotian thought for a while and said.
"Do you want to train soldiers yourself?" Although he had a great impression of the young man in front of him, Kuang Tianhu still didn't trust Nangong Aotian's ability.
"I think I'm not as good as you in this regard, so of course I won't do it, but I will work with you to learn your methods. The three of us are here mainly to study. I don't know what you want.
How about the next one?" Nangong Aotian said with a smile.
Nangong Aotian knows very well that although he has gained the favor of these officers now, these officers still do not trust his ability in marching and fighting. Therefore, Nangong Aotian will not go there too much all at once.
The military power in the hands of others must be used in another way to let them know their abilities. The road must be walked step by step and the food must be eaten bite by bite.
Hearing that Nangong Aotian was just learning to observe their training of sergeants and not interfering much, the generals below suddenly felt more favorable towards Nangong Aotian.
When they think about it, Nangong Aotian and the others do not have any combat experience, nor any experience in training soldiers. If they are really allowed to train their own soldiers, they will not be able to reassure these officers. Instead, they will feel that at this time
Nangong Aotian is thinking of ways to take away the right to control the army from them.
The expected effect was achieved, and Nangong Aotian was very happy. The atmosphere of the following banquet also became more harmonious.
Returning to their residence at night, Sun Yifeng and Li Changfeng were called to their rooms by Nangong Aotian.
"Aotian, why did you come to us?" Sun Yifeng and Li Changfeng asked in confusion.
"I plan to show you something." Nangong Aotian said and took out a book. The book was written by himself after he knew that he was about to go to the battlefield.
"What does it say?" Sun Yifeng asked curiously.
"This is a military book. You need to copy it down carefully, memorize it, study it, and use it flexibly. I think with your minds, it is not very difficult to be fully proficient. If you don't understand anything, you can come here
Find me." Nangong Aotian said.
"Did you write it?" Li Changfeng asked curiously.
"Haha, I guess." Nangong Aotian couldn't explain it either. Because the book he silently wrote is called "The Art of War"