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Now that Zhu Cihong has decided not to change generals, he will naturally not pursue Xiao Donglou's responsibility.

The whole thing is actually that Cao Ning used Zuo Shouyi with the idea of ​​a young scholar, and achieved his purpose of attracting the hatred of the Tartars by the way.

If this opening is made, this group of people will conspire together in the future - Zhu Cihong thinks it is a bit absurd.However, the foundation of the second division is indeed not as pure as that of the first division. I originally wanted to leave a memorial for Lu Xiangsheng, but now it seems that there is an irreparable generation gap between the old army and the new army.

"Rectify the morale of the army and implement the system. This is the top priority of your department." Zhu Cihong looked at Xiao Donglou who was kneeling on the ground: "Cao Ning has repeatedly resigned from the position of training officer. I am slack. I will let the General Training Department arrange training. Officer. The staff department and training department of the first battalion need to be replaced, and there is a lack of military officers in the local area, so draw up a list and hand it over to the official department for placement."

Xiao Donglou sighed in his heart, but hated that he had indeed made a mistake, and replied: "The general will understand."

"You still want to compete with Xiao Mo. Do you think that the first teacher has ever made such a big mistake!" Zhu Cihong hated that iron can't be made into steel, and gritted his teeth, and then came to his senses: Isn't this someone else's child?If you say that as a parent, it is easy to hurt your children's self-esteem.

But the words had already been spoken, so Zhu Cihong had no choice but to make amends: "Think about things carefully in the future, don't let me down."

Xiao Donglou held back the grievance in his heart, nodded in agreement, and there was already a cry in his voice.

"Let's step back." Zhu Cihong didn't stay any longer, he still had things to do, so this matter was considered to be completely over.

Xiao Donglou left the crown prince's office, and saw Cao Ning waiting not far away.The two walked for a while in silence.Cao Ning asked, "What did Your Highness say?"

"The General Training Department needs to arrange a teacher training officer." Xiao Donglou paused, and then said: "The first battalion's staff department and training department need to be replaced. Now all these are transferred to the local government."

Cao Ning couldn't help feeling distressed when he heard this.

Staff officers and instructors are all developed through grinding, and now these people have finally been integrated, their efficiency is getting higher and higher, and military affairs are becoming more and more worry-free, but this can be changed at will.All sent to the place.When these people go to the local area, they are nothing more than county lieutenants and governors of the village. Isn't this an overkill?

"This loss is greater than our battle losses in the past two months." Cao Ning couldn't help complaining.

"At the end of the day, it's our fault." Xiao Donglou touched the scar on his face: "But there is no punishment for us, this...worse than killing me with a knife!"

"As long as the green hills are here, I'm not afraid of running out of firewood. Let's fight this battle first, and see if we can ask Hei Pi for an amnesty that will pay off." Cao Ning was also extremely helpless and worried about his future.Added a question: "Then, did Your Highness say something about me?"

"That's not what I said." Xiao Donglou said, "Your Highness still loves talent."

"His Royal Highness loves to obey the rules." Cao Ning laughed at himself, "Don't finish this battle and transfer me to the General Staff, I can't stand it."

"That won't happen." Xiao Donglou couldn't help but said, "Your Highness is definitely not happy to see your ugly face every day. It's probably transferred to the headquarters, Mr. Cao, maybe you will have to take care of my Second Guard in the future!"

Cao Ning glared at Xiao Donglou, not finding it interesting at all.Thinking about how I would live if I was really transferred to a place like the General Logistics Department or the General Assembly where even the soldiers could not see it?

well.Let's wait until the battle of Tianjin is over.

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On the 18th day of the twelfth lunar month in the [-]th year of Chongzhen, Zhu Cihong took all the officers of the Second Guards Division Headquarters to the front lines in person early in the morning.Condolences to officers and soldiers.Donglu was also celebrating New Year's Day, so he didn't come to join in the fun.

At noon, a large ship entered the port, and it was Qin Liangyu who led the general training officers and several hired theatrical troupes.The focus of this year's battle is the battle of Tianjin, so Tianjin's second division enjoys the highest treatment, and other troops just send a governor to work for the army.

Another purpose of Qin Liangyu's visit.I also hope that I can personally finalize the candidate for the second division trainer.Although it could have been resolved with just a paper transfer, this matter is a bit complicated at present.

"Why is there such a big conflict with Chen De?" Zhu Cihong read Chen De's letter to the General Discipline Department. In the letter, he was very dissatisfied with this trainer and strongly demanded to replace him, otherwise he would not be able to carry out his work at all.

Of course, this kind of thing should not be listened to. Lu Qiaochu, the training officer of the Liaodong Division, would naturally report to the headquarters and report the ideological developments in the army.Judging from the Chinese documents, it is also extremely dissatisfied with Chen De.

It was the first time in the Eastern Palace Army that there was such a deep conflict between the military commander and the trainer.Out of caution, the General Training Department first recalled Lu Qiaochu, and only after Qin Liangyu asked personally, did he decide to replace him.However, Qin Liangyu didn't want Lu Qiaochu to be idle in the ministry, and still wanted to send him to the camp for training. It happened that the Second Division was short of a trainer, so he brought him to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince.

Hearing His Highness the Crown Prince's questioning, Lu Qiaochu's apprehension was replaced by anger, and he said loudly: "Report Your Highness, Chen De doesn't care about the lives of soldiers at all! With enough food and cotton clothes, he deliberately withheld them, so many people froze to death." ! This matter was also reported to the Five Armed Forces Metropolitan Procuratorate, but the case was not filed!"

Zhu Cihong looked through the files and found the report letter and the "Notice of Non-filing the Case".From a procedural point of view, Pei Xuan did nothing wrong. First, he sent personnel to investigate, and finally determined that the report letter did exist, but it complied with military law, so the case was not filed.

"Chen De defended himself: this is to motivate the soldiers." Zhu Cihong said.

Lu Qiaochu blushed and said, "Your Highness! The rules made by Chen De are evil laws! The entire labor camp is divided into ten departments, and only the first five departments can receive full rations. Sixth, seventh, eighth three Each department can only receive [-]%, and the two departments with the slowest progress can only get [-]%! In this way, no matter how hard the servants below work, some people will always starve to death! And he would rather pile up food and clothes in the warehouse In the midst of it, he would not send it down to save a life."

This death incentive method is the main reason for the high death rate in the hard labor camp.If you don't work hard, you will die from freezing and starving.The other battalion leaders are all fighting for life and death with the enemy, only the hard labor camp is fighting for a place to survive with the same kind.

The chiefs of ministries, divisions, bureaus, and banners do not fall into a vicious circle.They will also consciously eliminate those who are weak, lazy, and disobedient.The newly recruited people will have a lesson from the past and will enter the state faster.Continue this brutal competition.

More importantly, because of such internal divisions, it is not easy for servants to unite and riot.No matter who uses "begging for work" as a banner, it is impossible to gain universal support.

Qin Liangyu's first reaction was to favor his trainer, but after understanding the situation.Still transferred Lu Qiaochu back.As a veteran with rich experience in fighting in battle, she knew that Chen De was not the first to implement the evil law in the army, nor would he be the last.The so-called kindness does not control soldiers, and the achievement of strategies and tactics is what the generals value most.

What is it to die a little servant for this?Qin Liangyu's nephews and nephews all died on the battlefield, and she just said: "A good man, he is worthy of my son!"

Zhu Cihong looked at Lu Qiaochu, and suddenly asked, "Are you a woman?"

Lu Qiaochu was discouraged at first, and then let out a sigh of relief: "Your Highness also thinks that women can't run the army!"

"Presumptuous." Qin Liangyu pointed at his subordinates for being rude.Turning to Zhu Cihong, he said, "Your Highness, forgive me."

"With the governor of Qin here, is your aggressive method useful?" Zhu Cihong didn't take it seriously: "There was Hua Mulan in ancient times, and now there is Qin Liangyu. It is the glory of this dynasty to have you as a heroine. It's just that women's journey to become a general is difficult. Those who have great perseverance cannot bear the dangers, are you sure you want to take this road?"

"The humble job is confirmed." Lu Qiaochu said in a deep voice.

"I don't think so." Zhu Cihong raised the information in his hand: "The reason why you and Chen De are at odds is nothing more than committing a woman's benevolence. Where is Liaodong? It's the old nest of Donglu! The sooner you complete the fortification, the better you will be." It will be safe as soon as possible. If the Donglu brigade comes over because of the delay in the fortification progress, who can survive? You can’t even see through this place, and you are so attached to human life that you still want to stand out in the army?”

Lu Qiaochu was extremely wronged by the words.If it hadn't been for the hard-hearted training in Liaodong in the past two or three months, I would have cried out.

Qin Liangyu originally thought that Lu Qiaochu was an eunuch, so he just admired it.Later, knowing that she was a woman, he wished to regard her as his successor.In the final analysis, the world of Daming is a stage for men, and it is so lonely to be alone as a woman.

"Your Highness, if you don't go to the battlefield to experience it, I'm afraid many people will have the benevolence of women." Qin Liangyu argued for Lu Qiaochu: "So I think that Lu Qiaochu can be trained in the second division, so that he can hone his skills and be successful in the future. !"

"I'm afraid this kind of awareness won't work." Zhu Cihong didn't want to refute Qin Liangyu's face: "I can't even see through this point, and it may be a lot of hindrance in Liaodong."

Lu Qiaochu held his head up stubbornly, meeting Zhu Cihong's gaze.

"Now is the time when the country employs people. Even if you can't get ahead in the army, you can still try the female officer exam, and you are still serving the country." Zhu Cihong softened his tone and turned to Qin Liangyu: "Qin Du, a girl like you Heroes, after all, are rare.”

"Your Highness!" Lu Qiaochu hurriedly said, "His Royal Highness is determined to join the army and serve the country, and achieve a great career. Of course, there were some deviations before, and I beg Your Highness to give this humble official a chance!"

"You don't actually realize your deviation."

"I really don't know what's wrong with Ai Bing Ru Zi."

"The fault is doting." Zhu Cihong said: "If you dote on soldiers too much, you are not loving them, but harming them."

"I'm confident that I can control my sense of proportion! I will never interfere with the orders of the general." Lu Qiaochu insisted: "But it is the duty of the instructor to persuade the general to act recklessly."

"Suppose Xiao Donglou recruited dead soldiers for a victory, and these dead soldiers have no reason to survive, do you think this is a reckless act?"

"Soldiers go to battle to serve the king with life and death, and they are not acting rashly." Lu Qiaochu said.

"What if the prisoners are killed in order to deter the enemy?"

"It's a reckless act." Lu Qiaochu said: "Military law strictly prohibits the killing of prisoners without reason. From a small point of view, it is a waste of manpower. From a big point of view, it is against benevolence and justice."

"What would you do?"

"Admonition." Lu Qiaochu paused: "If you don't listen to the advice, you should understand it with reason and move it with emotion."

"What if it's useless?" Zhu Cihong continued to ask.

Lu Qiaochu seemed to realize that this was an interview as well as an opportunity. He lowered his head and thought for a long time, and finally gave in and said, "If the Military Justice Department finds that he is not guilty, I will let this matter go and wait for the opportunity to persuade him in the future."

So, this woman seems to have a smart face, but inside she might be more stubborn than a donkey.

Zhu Cihong really likes this character, and it happens to be used to correct the lack of principles of the second teacher, it can be said to be the right medicine.

"It's just that the second division is the main division, which is different from the Liaodong division. They especially like to fight on the run. You are a woman..."

"Your Highness, please don't worry!" Lu Qiaochu saw that Zhu Cihong was almost nodding his head, and immediately became uplifted, and said in a loud voice, "I have studied and practiced martial arts since I was a child, and I used to shoot arrows on horseback. The practice knives I use on weekdays also weigh fifty or sixty catties, and three or two of them would be enough for ordinary men. It may not be able to get close. Not to mention being a trainer, even a flag captain, I am confident that I can do it in a humble position!"

Zhu Cihong was really surprised, but knowing that no one dared to brag in front of him, he didn't say anything about the demonstration on the spot.Looking at Lu Qiaochu's expression, it seemed that he couldn't wait to demonstrate it.

"What's your background?" Zhu Cihong secretly said: Even the Jiangmen's family wouldn't let a woman wield a gun and a knife.

"I was born in Yixing, Changzhou Prefecture, from the south. My great-grandfather was the county magistrate, and my grandfather was the birth officer. My father was the second son. He entered school at the fifteenth year. In the 15th year of Chongzhen, Xie Yuan and Lian Jie passed the imperial examination. Now he is the county magistrate of Jinxi, Jiangxi." Lu Qiaochu replied. .

How could such a standard scholarly family raise such a violent woman like Lu Qiaochu?Zhu Cilang knew that it was impolite to ask someone's name, but he still couldn't help asking: "Your father's name is..."

"Don't dare to be your Highness's advisor..." Apparently the crown prince's status can surpass this level of etiquette, Lu Qiaochu panicked: "It is strictly forbidden to go up and down to watch the elephant."

No wonder!It's Lu Xiangguan!

Zhu Cihong couldn't help sitting up straight.

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It even made it to the list!But there are still two great gods, Ah Bodhisattva and Lai Er, if they exert their strength...well, please stabilize their positions!Ask for a monthly ticket~!Ask for a recommendation ticket!