high official

Chapter 259

Although he didn't trust those martial arts masters, the young army was too important to His Royal Highness, so Zhu Zhanji agreed to try them for a period of time under Wang Xian's persuasion.

However, after only a few days, he had to admit that he had found the treasure.Because although those martial arts people are rustic, they are all familiar with military books; although they are not as eloquent as those generals, they can mingle with those soldiers who came from the fields; every task.

Seeing that the young army, who was made into a mess by the disciples of the Jiangmen, took on a new look in just a few days, Zhu Zhanji had to give Wang Xian a thumbs up: "You still have vision!"

"It's not that I have vision," Wang Xian said lying on the high platform...Because the brothers of the Xue family are still unable to go to the ground, he has to accompany him to the end.But he didn't rest, and ordered people to add bars to the recliner, and carried him around the camp.It's not that the young army won't turn around without him.In fact, Wu Wei did all the tedious daily work for him, and he himself devoted himself to creating a sense of presence.Nothing is as important as showing your face. This is the experience gained from being an official. "It was His Highness who was too prejudiced before."

"Okay, I admit it, but they really surprised me. I didn't expect these martial arts masters to be so good and hardworking." Zhu Zhanji spread his hands.

"Your Highness's requirements for excellence are too low," Wang Xian said with a smile, "They have passed the martial arts exam. Even if they haven't led soldiers before, they have at least read military books. Although they can't win battles according to military books, But it’s okay to lead troops.”

"That's the truth." Zhu Zhanji nodded. The ancient art of war masters' methods of leading troops are always the same. There are very few who follow it strictly.”

"It's the idea of ​​being superior to others," Wang Xian said with a sneer, "Those generals who are all heroes are born as high-ranking officials of the third and fourth ranks. , set an example first?"

"It makes sense," Zhu Zhanji nodded and said, "It seems that if we don't change this general's hereditary inheritance, my Ming's military strength will be worrying."

"Even if the emperor has such thoughts, it is still very difficult." Wang Xiandao: "Those generals are so repulsive to these martial arts practitioners because they are afraid of change. The time when the country is using troops, the emperor will not shake the morale of the soldiers."

These words made Zhu Zhanji nod again. Although he entrusted Wang Xian with the important task of military adviser, he actually wanted to pull the banner of Yao Guangxiao at first. Of course, Wang Xian's own clever tricks also convinced Zhu Zhanji that he was competent.But what Zhu Zhanji and his father didn't expect was that Wang Xian, who was born as a petty official, was actually a master who would shine when given a little sunshine.After taking office, he made a lot of mistakes and rectified the messy situation, which really seemed to be a bit far-sighted.

"It seems that I really picked up the treasure..." Zhu Zhanji secretly proud, said with a smile: "Leave my emperor a headache for the national plan, let's concentrate on training the young army... There are still two months left, do you think they can create a miracle?"

"It depends on what kind of miracle it is," Wang Xian said, "If you want to forge an elite soldier in two months, I guess only a god can do it, but if you only want to look majestic, it is still possible."

"How?" Zhu Zhanji looked at him.

"Excuse me, Your Highness, what exactly is Fang Shan's performance?"

"According to past experience, it can be divided into three stages. First, each army marches in formation, and after the emperor reviews the formation, each army marches. After this trip, each army will show their skills. For example, the Shenji Battalion will demonstrate firearms drills. The [-] Battalion will perform cavalry outflanking, the [-]th Battalion will practice cavalry and cavalry, and the troops transferred from various places will also show their unique skills. The final stage is the highlight, and the emperor will designate two or several troops. Designate a battlefield for them, order real soldiers to practice, although it is not real swords and guns, but the generals strategize and the officers and soldiers fight bravely to be the first, the intensity is no less than the real battlefield."

Zhu Zhanji has been following Zhu Di's military parades since he was a child, and when he mentions it, he is like a treasure and his eyes shine.Wang Xian was also very shocked when he heard it. The Ming Dynasty was indeed at the peak of its military power. Hearing it really made people excited.But he didn't believe that Emperor Yongle would let the young army, which had only been formed for a few months, to compete with other armies, unless he wanted to make his grandson make a big fool of himself.So after His Highness Taisun wiped off his saliva, he asked, "Which sessions will our young army participate in?"

"The time for forming the young army is too short. They should only participate in formations and formations." Zhu Zhanji thought for a while and said, "You mean this when you say it looks majestic?"

"Yes." Wang Xian nodded and said, "Although I don't know how to fight, I still have some confidence if I want the military to be uniform in two months."

"The plan will come out?" Zhu Zhanji asked.

"Without it, ingenious and strict training." Wang Xian said in a deep voice: "We work hard from two aspects, one is skillful and the other is strict, dismantling every link in the formation and finding the best Correct movements, let the soldiers train repeatedly, and then proceed to the next link after passing the training. After completing the decomposition training, they will train in series until every soldier who participates in the military parade can complete all the movements accurately under the order. The military appearance of the entire army is definitely not bad."

"This is really new." Zhu Zhanji thought for a while and said, "Although all armies will train hard before the parade, they have never trained so meticulously before." He said with a light in front of his eyes: "Maybe it's really interesting!"

"The method of lining up the whole army from the beginning to the end takes too long to get used to, and it does not improve the quality of the soldiers much. Our method not only has quick results, but also completes the transition from civilians to soldiers in the young army. It will have an immediate effect." Wang Xiandao: "But to achieve this, everyone from His Royal Highness to officers to soldiers must devote themselves with the highest enthusiasm and the most stringent requirements, and only then can miracles be created."

"Of course I will go all out," Zhu Zhanji said with excited sweat on his dark face, "You know what this army means to me!"

"I know!" Wang Xian nodded and said, "Then please boldly invite Your Highness to come as required in the next two months without any discount!"

"No problem, I will do whatever you ask me to do." Zhu Zhanji nodded his head heavily and said with a promise.

"In addition, you have to be prepared to get rid of the three layers of skin." Wang Xian joked again not to appear too strong in front of him.

"Fortunately, I'm not afraid of getting tanned." Zhu Zhanji smiled excitedly.

"That's true..." Wang Xian couldn't help laughing, it turns out that being born dark has this advantage.The two were talking, when they saw Zhou Yong, who was the duty officer, running over, knelt down on one knee under the high platform, and reported loudly: "Your Highness, military advisor, Lord Yangwu is here!"

"Oh?" Both Zhu Zhanji and Wang Xian tightened their faces, and the former asked, "Where is it?"

"Outside the camp gate." Zhou Yong said.

"Why don't you come in?" Zhu Zhanji frowned and said, "Could it be that I'm going to greet you in person?" Although it was reasonable, he should have greeted him in person, but the other party was too airy, and His Royal Highness was naturally uncomfortable.

"No." Zhou Yong looked at Wang Xian, and said in a low voice, "It's the military division's order that you can't let people into the barracks without authorization."

"Is Marquis Yangwu an ordinary person?" Zhu Zhanji turned anxiously and said, "Why don't you invite me quickly? Oh no, let me greet you personally!"

"Your Highness, don't be impatient," Wang Xian persuaded, "the military camp has its own rules and regulations. Didn't Emperor Hanwen have to report to Xiliu camp when he inspected Xiliu camp? Army. It’s all right if you go out to meet them, it’s best not to put your posture too low, it will make us very passive.”

Zhu Zhanji heard the string song and knew the elegant meaning, stood still and said, "You mean, he came to Xingshi to ask the crime?"

"That's not likely to happen, but 'night owls come into the house - good things don't come' is certain." Wang Xian didn't worry about anything else, but worried about those cunning dudes who would be pushed back by Lord Xue.He can only place his hopes on Zhu Zhanji: "Your Highness, please don't let go. It took so much effort to drive those treasures out of the barracks. If we bring them back again, the military parade in September will be completely useless!"

"Understood." Zhu Zhanji nodded and said, "I try not to agree to this."

Wang Xian will be bedridden to 'rehabilitate' in the near future, so naturally he doesn't need to accompany Zhu Zhanji.His Highness Taisun got off the high platform by himself, and ran towards the gate of the camp without riding a horse or a sedan chair.

The capital city in June was sweltering and hot, even though Zhu Zhanji had a strong inner strength, he was still covered in white sweat after running all the way to the gate of the camp.But he did it on purpose, just like Zhou Gong vomited his breasts and Cao Gong turned his back on his feet. What he wanted to express was this sincerity.

"Ah, why did Uncle Xue come here in person? My nephew is far away to welcome me. Forgive me!" Zhu Zhanji, who was far away, turned towards a burly man in a python robe, with a bronze complexion, a lion nose and a wide mouth, and a bearded face. He clasped his fists in salute, and then scolded the guard, "Are you all blind, why don't you let Master Hou in!"

Marquis Yang Wu did not neglect, and bowed deeply to Zhu Zhanji: "My minister Xue Lu pays homage to His Royal Highness Taisun."

Zhu Zhanji took three steps and made two steps, he supported him and said, "Uncle Hugh wants to kill my nephew!"

"Your Highness, don't do this, the ceremony cannot be abandoned." Xue Lu insisted on finishing the ceremony, then knelt down on one knee and said, "I have come to apologize to Your Highness!"

"Uncle, what is the crime?" Zhu Zhanji asked with a confused face.

"My two unworthy sons..." Xue Lu said with a face full of shame: "I thought that they both practiced martial arts since childhood and were familiar with military books, so they could help His Highness. big event..."

"Speaking of this matter, my nephew had no choice but to beat the two senior brothers. I really feel very guilty." Zhu Zhanji also said with an apologetic face: "I have wanted to apologize to my uncle for a long time, but I am afraid that my uncle will not forgive me. I never dared to go to the door."

"Your Highness, how can I blame you?" Xue Lu said gratefully: "I can only say, well played, well played!"

(End of this chapter)