Prince of Tang Dynasty

Chapter 227 Inspection of the Barracks
In fact, the reason why Gao Ming did not accept Li Shimin's fish talisman was mainly because of two reasons, firstly because it was not available, and secondly because Li Shimin was suspicious.

After all, a person's thoughts may change, but his personality is difficult to change. Gao Ming believes that when Li Shimin handed him the fish charm again, he should be willing, but if he really took the fish charm away, maybe After a few days, Li Shimin regretted it.

To take the risk of being suspected by Li Shimin for a useless thing, this kind of loss-making business would not be done by Gao Ming.

For Gao Ming, Baiqiwei was the most important thing to him, so after leaving Li Shimin's residence, he took Hu Zi to the military camp outside the city.

When Gao Ming arrived at the military camp outside the city, he was surprised to find that the military camp, which originally occupied an area of ​​less than ten acres, had now expanded by more than a hundred times.

Looking at the criss-cross fences, the rows of repelling horses, and the soldiers standing guard at the gate of the camp, Gao Ming suddenly raised his eyebrows in surprise.

"It's pretty decent, Huzi, let's go in and have a look!"

"Yes!"

Immediately, Gao Ming walked towards the barracks with Hu Zi, and when he saw Gao Ming coming, the two guards standing at the door hurriedly knelt down on one knee towards Gao Ming, and then saluted with their fists clasped.

"The little one has met His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, and General Xun Yiwei Habayashiro!"

Seeing their respectful expressions, Gao Ming immediately laughed.

"Don't be rude, get up!"

"Thank you, Your Royal Highness!"

After the two stood up, Gao Ming nodded.

"Well, yes, I haven't been here for more than a month, and the changes here are quite big!"

Hearing Gao Ming's words, one of the soldiers of the hundred cavalry guards hurriedly cupped his hands towards him.

"His Royal Highness, because more than 9000 new recruits have just arrived, it can be said that the original barracks are not enough. This barracks was actually built only in the past half a month."

"So that's it. It seems that He Gan Chengji is quite quick, and he chose the candidate so quickly."

Having said that, Gao Ming laughed again.

"Since you can recognize me, then you should be veterans too. After recruiting new recruits this time, you hundred cavalry guards can be regarded as worthy of the name. At this time, if you don't train your recruits, why are you standing at the door?"

Hearing Gao Ming's question, the two hundred knight guards at the door immediately looked at each other, then lowered their heads and did not speak.

Seeing this scene, Gao Ming frowned suddenly.

"Just say anything, you are all old people who follow me, don't you know what kind of temper I am? Do you not believe me if you hide it from me now?"

Seeing that Gao Ming seemed a little angry, the two hundred cavalry guards quickly knelt down, and then spoke to Gao Ming.

"How dare the villain disbelieve His Highness the Crown Prince? This is how it happened..."

It turned out that both of them followed Zhang Sizheng to Qizhou to perform missions. After returning, the two of them were labeled Zhang Sizheng.

And the Baiqiwei soldiers selected by Hegan Chengji were all those who had followed him to collect protection fees in Chang'an, and there were also Baiqiwei who were responsible for guarding the Datang Royal Club together, and those who had followed Zhang Sizheng, he None were adopted.

After listening to their narration, Gao Ming finally understood the whole story, and he couldn't help laughing immediately.

"Haha, you don't have to be discouraged. Hegan Chengji established the Dongbai Cavalry Guard. It's okay if you lose the election this time. I guess Zhang Sizheng will be back soon. I will let him establish the Xibai Cavalry Guard at that time. You are still at the centurion level."

As soon as Gao Ming finished speaking, the eyes of the two of them lit up immediately, and expressions of excitement appeared on their faces.

Seeing their excitement, Gao Ming patted their shoulders and nodded towards them.

"Good job, I am optimistic about you!"

"Thank you, Your Royal Highness!"

Hearing what the two said, Gao Ming nodded again, and then walked into the barracks with Hu Zi, leaving two Hundred Horse Guards standing at the door excitedly.

After entering the barracks, Hu Zi, who was following Gao Ming, spoke.

"His Royal Highness, I think that guy named Hegan Chengji is not good. When I saw him yesterday, I felt that this person is not happy at all!"

Hearing Huzi's words, Gao Ming immediately felt a little funny.

"Huzi, it's wrong to judge people by their appearance. Although Hegan Chengji is not upright, he still has his uses."

In fact, Hegan Chengji's approach was also within Gao Ming's expectations. After all, Hegan Chengji, as the commander of Dongbai's cavalry guards, naturally couldn't have Zhang Sizheng's subordinates as he wanted. These are human nature.

Moreover, Gao Ming originally planned to let Zhang Sizheng and Hegan Chengji restrain each other. After Zhang Sizheng established the Xibai Cavalry Guards, the East and West Bai Cavalry Guards would play a role of mutual supervision.

Therefore, the discord between Zhang Sizheng and Hegan Chengji is what Gao Ming needs. If the two are in harmony, Gao Ming will have a headache.

What the superior needs to pay most attention to is not the talents and morals of the subordinates, but checks and balances.

Gao Ming knew this very well, but he didn't intend to explain this to Huzi, because even if he explained it, Huzi wouldn't understand.

So he waved his hand at Huzi.

"Huzi, it's wrong to speak ill of others behind their backs, do you understand?"

Hearing Gao Ming's words, Hu Zi nodded immediately.

"Oh, I see!"

The two walked and talked, and soon came to the center of the barracks. At this time, the soldiers were undergoing training, and the content of the training was the same as that of the Hundred Horse Guards before, that is, holding weapons for slashing training.

These soldiers who were expanded to the Hundred Cavalry Guards were selected from the Jinwu Guards, so they have a good background, basically they can follow the training of the Hundred Cavalry Guards, but they are sweating profusely. If you want to fully adapt to these trainings, Presumably it will take a while.

Just when Gao Ming was watching vigorously, the training suddenly stopped, and at the same time a figure ran towards him quickly.

Seeing this scene, Huzi's complexion changed immediately, and he stood in front of Gao Ming with a "shua", and then gave a loud shout.

"Stop here!"

Hearing Hu Zi's loud shout, the man stopped quickly, stood still a dozen steps away from Gao Ming, then bowed and saluted Gao Ming.

"My minister Hegan Chengji didn't know His Highness the Crown Prince was coming, so he was far away to welcome him, and I hope His Highness the Crown Prince will forgive me!"

Seeing that the person who came was Hegan Chengji, Gao Ming immediately stepped forward and waved his hand towards him.

"It's okay, I don't like formal ideas, it doesn't matter whether you welcome me or not, as long as you do your job well."

"Yes, follow the prince's orders!"

Having said that, He Gan Chengji smiled at Gao Ming again.

"Since the Crown Prince is here, why don't you have a few words with these soldiers, so that they can see the majesty of the Crown Prince."

Hearing Hegan Chengji's words, Gao Ming couldn't help laughing immediately.

"Haha, don't flatter me. I'm not dignified, but you're right. These are my soldiers. It's good to let them see how I look. Then I'll go up and say a few words! "

"Yes, Your Highness, please!"

After saying that, Hegan Chengji brought Gao Ming to the high platform at the front of the school field. When Gao Ming stood on it, the soldiers below immediately started whispering.

"Who is that young man up there?"

"I don't know, he should be a big man, you didn't see that even Lord Hegan treats him respectfully."

"That's right, and the guard behind him, oh, this guy is really tall..."

Hearing the discussion below, Gao Ming frowned immediately.

"Huzi, let them be quiet."

As soon as Gao Ming's words fell, Hu Zi stepped forward, then he sank into his dantian and opened his mouth to roar.

"Silence!"

Huzi's roar was like a thunderclap, and Gao Ming, who was caught off guard, was startled by him.

However, the effect was still very good. With his loud roar, the surrounding area became quiet. Only then did Gao Ming walk to the front, and then opened his mouth to the soldiers below.

"Soldiers, I am your commander, that is, your general. I hope that one day you can stand in my position, because a soldier who does not want to be a general is not a good soldier. Work hard and let me see your value. .”

After finishing speaking, Gao Ming turned around and stepped off the stage. When he turned around, there was a burst of orderly shouts from below.

"Congratulations to His Royal Highness the Prince!"

Hearing this voice, Gao Ming didn't find it strange. Although most of the barracks are now recruits who don't know him, a small number of veterans can still recognize him.

With the sound of this sound, those recruits who did not know Gao Ming's identity also understood that Gao Ming was the prince, and immediately knelt down on one knee like the others, and then shouted in unison.

"Congratulations to His Royal Highness the Prince!"

"Congratulations to His Royal Highness the Prince!"

"Congratulations to His Royal Highness the Prince!"

Amid the shouts of everyone, Gao Ming walked down the high platform with a smile on his face, and when he passed by Hegan Chengji, he suddenly stopped.

"Aki, the food for the recruits must be improved. There must be more oil and water. They must be full. If the money is not enough, just tell me. Don't wrong these soldiers. Do you understand?"

"Yes, I understand!"

Hearing Hegan Chengji's words, Gao Ming nodded immediately.

"Well, it's good to understand, well, the time is almost up, let the soldiers disband and rest today, and prepare meals by the way, I will eat with them today."

When Hegan Chengji heard Gao Ming said that he wanted to eat with the soldiers, he immediately hesitated.

"His Royal Highness, this..."

Gao Ming also knew what he wanted to say, so before he finished speaking, he waved his hand and interrupted him.

"Okay, this is my decision, you just do it, go!"

"Yes!"

Seeing that Gao Ming was so resolute, Hegan Chengji had no choice but to recruit, and after a promise, he went to dismiss the soldiers.

After Hegan Chengji left, Gao Ming began to walk around in the barracks, Hu Zi still followed behind him with two sledgehammers, looking around vigilantly.

Seeing this scene, Gao Ming couldn't help laughing immediately.

"Huzi, this is a military camp, I'm safe, you don't have to be so careful, relax!"

Hearing Gao Ming's words, Hu Zi shook his head.

"No, it's not safe until His Royal Highness returns to the palace, so we must not let our guard down!"

Seeing that Huzi still looked vigilant, Gao Ming stopped talking and continued wandering around the barracks.

(End of this chapter)