Look at an earthen city standing in the middle of the desert, and a small river flowing by the city. There are several military camps around the city, and there are rice fields next to the river, and there are mulberry dates and elm willows. From time to time, more or less troops marched between the barracks, chickens and ducks frolicked by the river, and a few Shiba Inu chased and played.

Di Qing saw it on his horse and said to Du Zhongxiao beside him: "The military academy is built here, and there are no people around, and it is a little desolate. ”

Du Zhongxiao said: "This place was originally for military training, so it's better to be desolate." ”

The crowd walked slowly as they spoke. When he arrived not far from the military city, Zheng Lian, who promoted the military academy, came up with a group of generals to greet him.

Bow as if it were a courtesy. Du Zhongxiao said to Di Qing and the officials: "Horses are not allowed to ride in the military city unless they are licensed. Let's get off the horse and walk. ”

As he spoke, he dismounted, and Di Qing, Sun Wei and the others could only do so. This rule is not excessive, just like in the imperial city, except for the prime minister, who can ride a horse, the rest of the people can only walk. In this military city, only Du Zhongxiao's military order can be allowed to ride horses.

The military schools in the capital are not so strict, you can ride a horse above the horizontal class, and you can bring a staff above the rank of a regular officer. This is the honor guard and courtesy of senior military generals, without these, how can they show their identity.

When he arrived in front of the city, looking at the word "Wudu" on the city gate, Li Zhang asked Wang Gongchen in a low voice: "Neihan, what is the meaning of the name Wudu?" ”

Wang Gongchen didn't think about it and said: "In the Han Dynasty, Wudu County was set up here, and the name came from here. The names of the prefectures and counties of Hequ Road have a source, and most of them inherited from the Han and Tang dynasties to show the meaning of restoring the old soil. It is appropriate for the military academy to use the name of the military capital. ”

Li Zhang nodded. He thought that he deliberately gave the name of Wudu to highlight the majesty of the army of Hequ Road, but he didn't expect it to be an old name.

When they arrived at the city, the soldiers defending the city saluted with their hands crossed, and the generals sang a promise in a loud voice. After passing the city gate, there is the urn city, on which iron cannons are erected. From the inside, it can be seen that the city wall is extremely thick, and there are many gun emplacements on the city wall, which are layered on top of each other, but many of the gun emplacements are not equipped with cannons.

After passing through the urn city, I saw that the inside of the city wall was different from the outside, it was very rough and not repaired.

The military city is not large, there are barracks on both sides of the road, and a sub-city in the middle, and the yamen that manages it is set up in it. Surrounding the sub-city, lined up are artillery, cavalry, and two military schools. Each school is a thick rammed-earth wall, and each is a small castle connected to the sub-city.

When Di Qing and a group of generals and officials from the officer city saw it, they all felt that this small city was not simple. It was inhabited by soldiers, and in the event of a war, the city would be a fortress. The city looks desolate, but in fact there is a railway station two miles away, and the main road to Katsushu is guarded next to it.

Du Zhongxiao said to Di Qing: "Captain, let's go to the Yamen of the military city to have tea." The generals of each school will come to greet you at noon and get to know you. Today, except for the people in the Yamen, everything is as usual, and they all have something to do now. ”

As soon as he entered the military city, there was a solemn atmosphere, and even Di Qing felt a little depressed, so he didn't say a word. After listening to Du Zhongxiao's words, Di Qing nodded: "That's how it should be." ”

When he arrived at the gate of the sub-city, he saw that the word "Ning Shuo" was on the city gate, and Wang Gongchen whispered to Li Zhang: "The west gate here, the name of Ning Shuojun used on the city gate." Don't think about it, the east city gate must be Dingyuan, and the north city gate should naturally be Anbei, but I don't know what the name of the south city gate should be. ”

Li Zhang said: "There are only three armies on Hequ Road, and the south city gate wants to be empty?" Probably not. ”

Wang Gongchen said with a smile: "We'll bet on a host in a while, and guess what the name of the South City Gate is." If you lose, please use wine and meat. ”

The military city was very quiet, except for the sound of military orders, drums, cymbals, and occasionally guns, there was no other sound. As soon as the generals entered this environment, coupled with the military power of the Hequ Road's successive victories, they naturally became nervous and did not dare to speak. On the contrary, Wang Gongchen, a civil official, was in a relaxed mood and looked around.

Located in the Chengxi Infantry School, the Zicheng Ningshuo Gate is very deep, and even during the day, there are a few kerosene lamps hanging inside, as if you have entered a cave. Above is the middle of nowhere in the infantry school, and from time to time there will be a queue passing overhead, and everyone is cautious.

Passing through the city gate, there is a small square in front of it, and the yamen is on the opposite side. The plaque of the four armies: "Wudu Military Ya". The four men in front stood solemnly with their guns in hand, their bayonets a little dazzling in the sun, and a gatehouse next to them.

Zheng Lian led everyone to the yamen, and the soldiers guarding the door stood on their feet together, their spears were released, and they sang a promise together.

When the subordinate sees the superior, he should put down his staff and sing a promise with his hands crossed. Holding a staff in your hand, no matter what you do, is a great act of disrespect. When Di Qing was outside the city, he saw it, couldn't help but ask, he couldn't help it anymore, and said to Du Zhongxiao beside him: "Jingluo, why don't the soldiers abandon their staffs?" ”

Du Zhongxiao said: "The guards never leave their hands and are always ready to fight, which is the rule in the Hequ Road Army. ”

Sun Wei listened and said: "Jingluo, there is something wrong with this. What if it wasn't us who came, but the prime minister? Or even the presence of the Holy Beings in person? ”

Du Zhongxiao said: "Naturally, the prime minister's guard of honor was used to replace the guards here, not the rules of the army." Needless to say, all the guards in the city have been replaced by armor, and there are no such troubles. ”

Sun Wei and Di Qing glanced at each other, both a little helpless. Du Zhongxiao said politely, except for Wang Gongchen and Liu Jianji, all of them were privy councillors and three generals, of course, everything came according to the rules of the army. In fact, on the other hand, the Privy Council is a bit more hierarchical than the Cabinet of Ministers. Although this is true, it is still uncomfortable to put it on such a clear display.

According to the rules of the army, where else can the rules cross the meandering road of soldiers and horses, the privy envoy and the deputy envoy come together, and they have to be obediently endured.

Entering the yamen and arriving at the main hall, Zheng Lian took the generals in the army to meet Di Qing and Sun Wei together, all the salutes were like ceremonies, and everyone sat down on both sides.

Di Qing arrived at the handsome seat and took a seat, looking at both sides, Sun Wei was sitting on one side, and Du Zhongxiao was sitting on the other side, and he didn't know what to say for a while.

After being quiet for a while, Di Qing sorted out his thoughts and said loudly: "The day before yesterday, the capital performed martial arts, and the soldiers and horses on Hequ Road won a great victory, and the Holy Lord and the ministers of the court attached great importance to this matter. Ordered me to come and wait, watch the military appearance of the river meandering road, and learn the method of training the troops on the river meandering road. From today onwards, the officials who have come from the DPRK and China will live with me in the military city to see how the generals are taught and how to train the troops here. Ten days later, he wrote to the court and listened to the court's will. The generals who came to study at the Beijing Military Academy were arranged by the promotion and entered the schools to study and train together. It is limited to half a year, and then it will be announced by the Privy Council. ”

The crowd sang the promise together.

Di Qing said again: "This dynasty has been established for a hundred years, and the prosperity of martial arts has not been as good as Du Jing's slightly leading army to open up the river meandering road. In the first battle of Tanglong Town, he defeated Yelu Chongyuan, the younger brother of the Khitan Emperor, killed Yelu Zong, the lord of the Khitan Kingdom, and forced Yelu Ren, the king of the Khitan Northern Courtyard, to give up the land of Hequ several states first. Fight the party again, pull out more than 20 party fortresses in the first war, force the Black Mountain Supervisory Army Division in the first battle, and destroy the White Horse Supervisory Army Division in the third battle, expanding the land for thousands of miles. There is nothing in the capital's martial arts defeat on Hequ Road, this is the strongest army in the world. The court sent you to know why it was defeated. I learned the art of training soldiers on the Hequ Road, and the head of the coach used was from the Hequ Road Army, and the generals and soldiers who entered the military academy were extremely hard, why did they lose in three months. This time, we must make these things clear and play each one. If not, the court will inevitably sin, so be careful! ”

Everyone gave up their promises together. In the end, Di Qing's voice was extremely harsh, and the power of the handsome man was fully revealed. Zhan Nong's wisdom is higher than that of Kunlun Pass, Di Qing led the troops very strictly, and killed Chen Shu, who did not obey the military order and went to battle without authorization, everyone was terrified. When these words came out of his mouth, no one dared to take them lightly.

Seeing that everyone listened to the order, Di Qing said: "Refund the account today." All the officials and generals in the capital who come here will obey Du Jingluo's official platoon! ”

Du Zhongxiao arched his hand and said: "The captain commanded, and the subordinate should obey the order." In the military city, everything is under the orders of Zheng Lian. Even if there is an objection, you must not disobey it, and you can report it to me afterwards. Those who violate military orders without permission shall not be engaged in accordance with military law and will be sent back to the capital! ”