cite Han

Chapter 147

Seeing that Liu Jing insisted on not bringing more troops, Cai Sheng said: "Since Liu Jun insists on this, why not bring that team of cavalry with him."

There is a shortage of horses in Jingnan, especially good horses for riding and fighting. There was no cavalry in the Biebu battalion.Later, Liu Jing married Deng Yuan, and her father-in-law Deng You married 36 good horses. It was because of these horses that Biebuying was able to establish a cavalry "team" with [-] cavalry under its jurisdiction.

Liu Xiu nodded in agreement, and said, "This is a good idea. If the thirty cavalry is used properly, it can have ten or twenty times the effect at critical moments."

"Okay." Liu Jing didn't refuse this time. He didn't want to make a high profile, but the premise was to ensure that he would not be in danger.

Ma Zhou couldn't help being overjoyed. Although he grew up in a water town, he was a landlubber. On the contrary, he loved riding horses. In his opinion, leading cavalry is more prestigious than leading a fleet.

At that time, dozens of riders will be returned to their hometowns, riding the horses in the alleys, holding the enemies under the horses, counting their crimes, and drawing their swords to kill them, how happy it is!

Ma Zhou couldn't help laughing when he thought of this, and then his heart moved, as if thinking of something, he smiled at Liu Jing and said, "Liu Jun, the batch of armor you brought back is always in the warehouse, and it's a pity to throw it away. Well, why not..."

Liu Jing not only obtained 36 good horses from his father-in-law Deng You, but also obtained [-] pairs of armor and [-] pieces of cowhide. The cowhide was tanned and painted to make more than [-] pairs of leather armor.

However, armor is an absolutely controlled item in Changsha, and it is difficult to tell the source, so most of it has been stored in the camp warehouse to eat ashes.Ma Zhou had been envious of these armors for a long time.

Liu Jing smiled and said: "Zijin, you are a cavalry soldier and an armor. I don't know, I thought you were going south to beg for thieves."

Ma Zhou's face froze when he heard this, and he smiled dryly: "Liu Jun has wronged me, Ling County is not a good place, am I worried about Liu Jun's safety?"

Cai Sheng echoed, "Zi Jin is right, Liu Jun should be careful."

Liu Xiu also persuaded from the side: "Zhongda, you should take it with you, be prepared."

"Okay." Liu Jing is as good as others. In fact, he has this intention, just like his brother Liu Xiu said, be prepared, no one will dislike himself for having too many cards in his hole, and he is no exception.

Liu Jing then turned the topic to the military camp and asked Cai Sheng, Ma Zhou, and Liu Xiudao, "How many people are there in the camp today?"

The three of them couldn't help but glance at each other. Not to mention the outsiders, even the generals and captains in the battalion might not be able to explain clearly. Only the three of them knew how many people were in the battalion.Liu Xiu replied on his behalf: "A total of 280 people."

Liu Jing nodded his head when he heard the words. There were originally only 1000 people in the other camp. camp.So now the total number of people in the Biebu Battalion has reached nearly 300 people.

To be honest, Liu Jing can't wait to recruit another 800 talents. There are no recruits who can "fight immediately after recruiting", and if they don't train for a year or so, they are completely mobs.And next year, the North-South War will break out in Jingzhou, and it will be too late to recruit troops at that time.

However, Liu Jing did not do this. The so-called petty intolerance will lead to chaos and big plans. If the action is too big, it will definitely arouse Zhang Xian's vigilance.

In fact, if you want to expand your strength, there is no better place than Ling County. It has always been harassed by Jingmen and bandits, and it is uneasy inside and outside. He is the lord of the county and has the right to command troops. It's a matter of name and integrity.As long as he can afford it, even if he recruits two or three thousand people, it will definitely not be a problem.

Liu Jing then asked about the food and clothing of the soldiers. He spent a lot of money on other battalions. At the beginning, he added robes for summer clothes and winter clothes. It cost more than a million dollars.

Liu Jing didn't need to worry too much about the food problem. The Changsha County Government gave each person two stones of rice per month, and some money for salt and vegetables. With the current high prices, it can only be said that it is better than nothing.

Liu Jing will take out a sum of money every month to subsidize the soldiers, which is used as money for fish and vegetables. It cannot be said how well they eat, but compared to other soldiers in Changsha, they are already much better.

It was rare for Liu Jing to come to the barracks, and he asked about every detail. After all, Cai Sheng and Ma Zhou were lacking in this aspect and could not cope with it freely. Most of it was Liu Xiu who was talking.

For dinner, Liu Jing didn't make any special request, just follow the meals in the barracks.

Liu Xiu is stern and selfless, and he usually values ​​military law and discipline the most, but Liu Jing is no better than others, and Liu Xiu makes an exception once in a while, bringing preserved deer, fish, and fine wine to entertain Liu Jing and his party.

In the morning of the next day, accompanied by Cai Sheng, Ma Zhou, and Liu Xiu, Liu Jing boarded the barracks and watched the soldier's drill. After half a year of training, they have mastered the changes of the eight formations.

The soldiers watched the flag with their eyes, heard the drums with their ears, marched and retreated in an orderly manner, raised their spears and waved their halberds, shouted and killed, and their powerful momentum was moving.

Liu Jing watched the drill with a calm expression. After all, his vision was much higher than this era. In terms of organizational strength, modern high school students can kill the army in front of them after a period of intensive training.Of course, Liu Jing would not ask the ancients from the eyes of modern people. Clan brother Liu Xiu did have some skills in military training.

After breakfast in the barracks, Liu Jing was about to leave.

In addition to Liu Liang, Yu Zheng, and Yan Yan who followed, there were also thirty cavalry led by Ma Zhou and a hundred infantry.

In order to avoid being too high-profile and attracting the attention of the outside world, especially Zhang Xian, Liu Jing asked the accompanying soldiers to take off their pockets and crimson clothes, put on blue scarves and robes, put away their spears and halberds, and only equipped with swords.The effect is not bad, at least walking in the Tao will not cause people to pay too much attention.

The fleet was safe and sound overnight, Liu Jing returned to the ship and ordered the fleet to go south.

After sailing for several days, the fleet arrived at the Hengshan area. Hengshan lies on the west bank of the Xiangshui River. No matter how the sails are turned and the bow is adjusted, you can always see the appearance of Mount Heng on the west bank.

Every turn around a bay, a bay and a beach, the scenery is different, but it is a pity that it is the first month of the month, when all things are reborn, and the scenery is unspeakably beautiful.

When he came to Hengshan, Liu Jing couldn't help but think of the one-way life in Hengshan. Although he is a man of Jing, he has no barbaric spirit in him, and he is more polite than most Han people.

Since Liu Jing became the chief bookkeeper and left the market, the chances for the two to meet have decreased. Last year, in order to attend his wedding, they had to wait in Linxiang for nearly a month each way.

It's a pity that there were so many guests on the wedding day, Liu Jing was so busy that he couldn't entertain him well.

After going to Ling County, it is unknown when the two will meet again.

(End of this chapter)