Guo Huai stood up and said respectfully: "Your Majesty, the defense of Tianhai Pass is normal. Although there have been occasional harassment from small Mongolian troops on the border recently, they have all been repelled by our army. There is no major problem!"

Chu Ze walked slowly into the city gate, saying as he walked: "The Mongols will not stay still for long. You must be vigilant and the border defense must be tight and leak-proof!"

Guo Huai nodded and said, "Your Majesty is right. I will take strict precautions and not let the enemy take any chances!"

Chu Ze walked to the front of the martial arts arena and saw soldiers training in the distance. He swept his eyes across the arena and said coldly: "Tianhai Pass is the first line of defense of the Ming Dynasty. We cannot let down our guard at all!"

Guo Huai immediately said, "Your Majesty, rest assured. I have stepped up the training. The soldiers are training every day, and their combat effectiveness is incomparable to the past!"

Chu Ze nodded slightly, then looked at the soldiers who were training nearby and asked, "Are those new soldiers on the training ground?"

"Yes, Your Majesty, this group of soldiers was recruited not long ago and are still adapting to training, but they are full of fighting spirit and have great potential!" Guo Huai responded.

"Take me over to have a look!" Chu Ze said.

Guo Huai immediately took the order and took Chu Ze to the training ground.

On the training ground, the soldiers were training in formation. Although their movements were a little awkward, each of them looked focused and did not dare to slack off at all.

Seeing Chu Ze in person, the soldiers immediately stopped training, stood still in unison, their eyes filled with awe.

Chu Ze glanced at them and said in a deep voice, "Continue to practice, don't slack off just because I'm here!"

Upon hearing this, the soldiers immediately resumed their formation and continued to drill according to instructions.

Chu Ze watched for a while, then said to Guo Huai: "These new recruits need more training, their physical strength and coordination are not enough.

Practice more basic battle formations, quality is more important than quantity!"

Guo Huai nodded and said, "Your Majesty is right. I will strengthen the training!"

Chu Ze continued, "Do you have any tactical drills during your daily training? If you only train your soldiers but not your brains, you will die on the battlefield!"

Guo Huai immediately said: "Your Majesty, rest assured. I will lead the troops to simulate actual combat every few days and divide them into groups to practice offensive and defensive tactics!"

"Very good, the art of war is about not relying solely on brute force!" Chu Ze nodded.

On the training ground, the soldiers continued to drill according to the commander's orders, with neat formations and resolute steps.

Chu Ze looked deep in his eyes and said in a deep voice: "Guo Huai, I want you to organize a simulated confrontation exercise for the entire battalion. I want to see your combat effectiveness in person!"

Guo Huai's face turned stern, and he clasped his hands and said, "I obey your command. I will arrange it right away!"

Soon, hundreds of soldiers on the training ground were divided into two teams and lined up to confront each other.

Chu Ze stood on the high platform, watching everything in the martial arts arena coldly.

Following an order, the soldiers began a fierce simulated confrontation, with swords and guns clashing and shouts of killing rising one after another. The scene was as realistic as a real battle.

Chu Ze stood on the stage with sharp eyes, sometimes nodding and sometimes frowning slightly.

He looked at the soldiers' coordination and the changes in the formation, and said in a cold voice: "Guo Huai, this team's tactical coordination is not bad, but the changes in the formation are a little slow. Once the enemy seizes the flaw, the consequences will be disastrous!"

Guo Huai said quickly: "Your Majesty is right. I will start to make improvements immediately!"

"Also, how is your cavalry training going?" Chu Ze asked.

"The cavalry has also been training these days. I can arrange for them to practice tomorrow and ask Your Majesty to review it in person!" Guo Huai said.

Chu Ze nodded slightly: "Okay, I want to see an invincible cavalry tomorrow!"

Guo Huai bowed and accepted the order, then quickly stepped back and began to arrange the cavalry drill for the next day. On the morning of the second day, hundreds of cavalrymen lined up in the vast field outside Tianhai Pass and waited for orders.

Chu Ze stood on the high platform, coldly watching the cavalry below. Guo Huai stood aside and whispered, "Your Majesty, the cavalry is ready and can start training at any time!"

Chu Ze nodded slightly and raised his hand to signal: "Begin!"

With a command, hundreds of cavalrymen suddenly rushed out. The sound of horse hooves roared like thunder. The cavalrymen controlled their horses to quickly change formations. The team was neat and uniform, swords and guns were wielded, and murderous intent was everywhere.

Chu Ze looked calmly, watching their every move.

After a moment, he turned to Guo Huai and said, "Yes, the cavalry's formation changes flexibly and their speed is very fast.

But you have to be careful, horses consume a lot of energy, and how to ensure their endurance during long-distance battles is the key!"

Guo Huai nodded quickly: "Your Majesty, I understand your teachings!"

After the cavalry drill, Chu Ze watched the soldiers on the field gather and said in a cold voice: "The soldiers of Tianhai Pass, I want them to be not only fighting machines, but also warriors who can use their brains.

Border wars can never be resolved by brute force alone!"

Guo Huai clasped his fists and replied, "Your Majesty, rest assured. I will redeploy the training according to your Majesty's request and will never let you down!"

"Go!" Chu Ze waved his hand, then slowly left the training ground.

After returning to the general's residence in Guannei, Chu Ze sat down, and Guo Huai walked in and said with a fist: "Your Majesty, I wonder if there are any shortcomings in my army during this inspection?"

"You have practiced military tactics well, but your transition between offense and defense needs to be strengthened. Things on the battlefield are changing rapidly, and you cannot have the slightest hesitation!" Chu Ze said in a calm tone.

Guo Huai nodded immediately: "I will immediately intensify the training and not let Your Majesty down!"

Chu Ze looked at the map on the table and said slowly: "I don't want to wait until the Mongolian army arrives and you are not ready!"

"Your Majesty, rest assured. I will make Tianhai Pass an insurmountable barrier for the Mongols!"

Some time has passed, and although the atmosphere inside the pass is quiet, there is a sense of solemnity.

Chu Ze stood on the city wall, looking into the distance with his hands behind his back.

"Your Majesty, today's drills are ready. Shall we review them as usual?" Lu Bing beside him bowed and asked.

"It's okay, I have my own plan!" Chu Ze nodded slightly without saying anything.

When Lu Bing heard this, he immediately stepped back, with a hint of respect and nervousness, not daring to say more.

Chu Ze's gaze fell back into the distance, as if he had other plans in mind.

"Your Majesty, have you had a rest? You have been overworked these days, and I am worried that your Majesty cannot bear the burden!" Qin Yunyun's voice came from behind, and she walked over lightly, holding a bowl of warm medicine in her hand.

"It's okay, a little trouble is nothing." Chu Ze smiled calmly and took the medicine casually: "I am no longer as weak and incompetent as I was back then, why would I bother about such a small matter!"

"I know that Your Majesty is in good health, but the daily work of Tianjin Customs is heavy and cannot be taken lightly. Moreover, the border is full of dangers. If Your Majesty does not take care of yourself, how can you command the army?" Qin Yunyun handed the medicine to him, her tone soft but full of concern.

Chu Ze drank a mouthful of medicine and said with a smile: "Your words make me look like a horrible person.

"This is just a trivial external threat. I have my own way to deal with it. But this medicine is really bitter!"

"Your Majesty, there is no need to be so stubborn. After all, as a monarch, your responsibility is heavier than Mount Tai. (End of this chapter)

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