Jia Xu seemed to remember something.

He said: "Your Majesty, you said that some small units should be formed to play a role on specific occasions. Chen remembered that Zhuge Liang and Huang Zhong had fought in Guangling and encountered a small army. According to Huang Zhong's report, the enemy only had a hundred people, and we had several thousand, and we had set up an ambush in advance. However, the enemy broke through our direction with zero casualties, and our troops fled in confusion. ”

"That's the special forces of the Western Shang Empire." Xu Ding also knew about it.

"Can we train a batch of these troops as well? It will definitely be of great use in the future. ”

"Yes. It's just that the training of special forces is very difficult, and it requires the best of the best, a lot of professional knowledge, and familiarity with the operation of all weapons.... ”

"No matter how elite the troops are, aren't they also trained? Now that Your Majesty has returned to Xuchang, can you... Personally train a batch? In this way, our large army will not practice shooting for the time being, and only let the soldiers aim and learn the basic movements. His Majesty's special forces can use real guns and live ammunition to train a group of sharpshooters. Jia Xu said.

"This..."

Xu Ding, as a traverser from later generations, has some understanding of special forces. But these understandings come from TV and newspapers, and they are not very real.

If he wants to train special forces for war, he really doesn't have much certainty.

"There are special forces in the Western Shang Empire, and we have to have them too. Otherwise, it will be difficult to get the first step in the war. And this is something that only His Majesty can do. Jia Xu said.

"Okay, I'll try."

Promised.

The training of special forces is only barely capable of him.

Others don't even know how to train.

As for the combat effectiveness of the training, it is unknown.

"Your Majesty, the minister is a little worried about the war on the front line. Whether it is Yangzhou or Jingzhou, it is very difficult to fight. The enemy didn't know what we were capable of melee combat at first, and they suffered a momentary loss, but once they reacted, they had a plan to deal with it. If we want to win, it will be very difficult. ”

"The troops on the front line are almost all the elites of our empire."

"In case of carelessness, resulting in defeat, the enemy army will drive straight into the Central Plains, how can we resist?"

Jia Xu said worriedly.

Xu Ding nodded: "It is precisely for this reason that I asked you to form the Second Army." If the front line is lost, our newly formed troops must be immediately put on top. ”

"What the minister is worried about is... I'm afraid I won't be able to wait until then. Jia Xu said urgently.

"What's your idea?"

Jia Xu arched his hand and said: "At present, the equipment of the Second Army is enough, and there is no need to transport it back from the front line." If an enemy's weapon is captured, let them keep it. Gradually replace with new weapons. ”

"In addition, Liu Bei's troops should be incorporated into the Central Plains Field Army and under the command of Huang Zhong. Or give him a new number. At least nominally, it will belong to my Chinese Empire. ”

"The First Group Army, which retreated to southern Hunan, is too small in number, in order to be able to resist the troops of the Western Shang Empire coming from Jiangdong, one or two hundred thousand people should be transferred from Xiangyang to help in the war, and they should also be included in the First Group Army."

"In this way, the front-line war can be safe."

Xu Ding got up and took two steps, thinking carefully.

When the First Army was formed, considering that the enemy was too strong, all those who joined the group army were the best soldiers in the whole army. But it turns out that no matter how good a soldier is, in front of the weapons of the Western Shang Empire, it is not enough. The cannonballs hit and were indestructible.

The Second Army, which is now formed, is almost all recruits.

Compared to the previous troops, the gap is significant.

That being the case, why insist that the First Army, non-elites, cannot join?

Xu Ding wanted to understand this and said: "According to what you said, all the troops stationed in Xiangyang will be transferred to Xiangnan City and join the First Group Army." Tell Lu Su for me, use the soldiers well, and don't take risks. ”

"Yes."

Jia Xu thought for a while and asked, "Your Majesty, there is also Liu Beijun's matter..." ”

"Zhuge Liang said at the beginning that he only worked for Liu Bei. If I force Liu Bei's troops to join the Central Plains Field Army, I am afraid that Zhuge Liang will not want to. In this way, I will let Huang Zhong test it and see what Liu Bei thinks. If he is willing to accept it, Zhuge Liang must not be able to say anything. If Liu Bei is unwilling, the matter will be stopped. ”

"Yes."

There is a buffer in the decision that is made.

Whether Liu Bei wants it or not, he will not offend Zhuge Liang.

You must know that to garrison Yangzhou, Zhuge Liang needs to make suggestions, and without him in charge, Yangzhou will be difficult to hold.

.............

Vertical day.

Xu Ding and Guo Jia went to the school field.

Preparation for the formation of special forces.

He was accompanied by Dian Wei and a team of Imperial Foresters.

"You need some props to form special forces. I've made a drawing here, you can take a look. Follow the picture and make these props. Xu Ding handed Guo Jia a drawing.

There are many fitness equipment on the drawings.

Obstacles, barbed wire, climbing walls, and much more for training.

These don't require a lot of technology to manufacture.

Guo Jia glanced at the drawings and nodded, "Please rest assured, Your Majesty, it will be done in a few days." He left with the drawings.

Xu Ding and Dian Wei went to Jia Xu's camp.

In order to select qualified candidates for special forces, Jia Xu has conducted a comprehensive investigation. Anyone over the age of 20, less than five feet tall, and physically deficient is not eligible.

In addition to these, more than 10,000 people were selected, all of whom have been registered.

Xu Ding sat down and said, "Wenhe, to form special forces, you don't need so many people. A hundred is enough. ”

"I know. The minister means that out of more than 10,000 people, a hundred people will be chosen. It can be sifted layer by layer, and in the end all that is left is the essence. Jia Xu said.

"It won't take more than 10,000 people, but when will it be." Xu Ding thought for a while: "That's it." Eliminate those who have been on the battlefield. Because the training of special forces is different from other troops. I want them to be retrained and instilled with a new operational philosophy. ”

"Yes."

According to the information, Jia Xu began the selection.

In the end, more than 3,400 remained.

"These are all newly recruited from Hebei, and they have not been on the battlefield or received training. And all the conditions are met. Jia Xu said.

"Good. Just these 3,000 people, you give them to me. You don't have to worry about the rest. ”

"Yes."

Under the leadership of Jia Xu, Xu Ding went to the battalions and brought out the more than 3,000 people.

Xu Ding issued the first task: "Let them run around the school field, and those who can hold out for fifty miles will stay." Those who do not stick to it will all be eliminated. ”

Dian Wei gave an order.

More than 3,400 people ran around the school grounds.

An ordinary army has the task of running long distances every day, but the distance has not exceeded 20 miles. This time it was set at fifty miles, more than double the usual.

Generally, those who are not in good health and lack endurance can't hold on.

Xu Ding wants to choose the kind that can endure hardships in particular.

More than 3,000 people ran around the school field, and the scene was spectacular.

Xu Ding sat on the edge of the handsome platform, pulled Dian Wei and said, "Are there any of you in the Royal Forest Army who meet the requirements?" ”

"Lord Hui, the soldiers of the Royal Forest Army are all over thirty years old, and each soldier has been on the battlefield seven or eight times, and his body is full of knife wounds. They shouldn't be in line with the selection of special forces. ”

"Then forget it."

Xu Ding originally wanted to select some people from the Royal Forest Army to join the special forces. If it doesn't meet the conditions, it's nondescript to add it. It's better to select from recruits.

Roar, roar, roar...

The soldiers ran around the school yard, shouting as they ran.

It wasn't until thirty miles later that someone began to hold on and fell to the side.

Dian Wei sent soldiers over and dragged them away.

At forty miles, more than 400 people fell.

"In the past fifty miles, it is estimated that more than half of it will have to be eliminated..." Xu Ding chuckled: "It's okay to save them from wasting resources." Anyway, the final selection only needs 100 people. ”

Xu Ding and Dian Wei waited for a long time in Shuaitai.

The soldiers ran around the school yard for a full fifty miles.

After running, there are less than 2,000 people who can still stand.

Xu Ding asked people to register them.

Anyone who can persist is counted as a candidate for special forces. If you can't stick to it, you will be eliminated on the spot.

"Take these soldiers and follow me out of the city." Xu Ding instructed Dian Wei.

"Yes."

Dian Wei beckoned the soldiers to follow him out of the school yard.

Arrived at the East Side.

Choose a spacious place and set up camp.

"From now on, this is the special forces training base, and you will complete the special forces training here." Xu Ding shouted to the 1,770 people.

"What are special forces? It is the essence of a force that performs the most dangerous and difficult tasks that other units cannot do. From now on, I'm an instructor and I'm in charge of training you.... ”

Xu Ding read out the discipline to be observed by special forces.

As well as the welfare of special forces.

Those who can be selected in the end are ten times more than the soldiers of other troops.

For example, ordinary soldiers receive 100 yuan per month, and special forces receive 1,000 yuan.

"It's getting late today, so I'm not training for the time being, so you all go back to the camp to rest. Starting tomorrow, a month-long training session begins. During this time, I will observe each and every one of you and give you points. If the score is insufficient, it will be eliminated at any time. ”

Xu Ding waved his hand and said, "Okay, let's go back and rest." ”

..........

The soldiers disbanded.

Xu Ding went back to formulate the training subjects for special forces.

"Your Majesty, Wen Ji Niangniang is here." Dian Wei said outside the room.

"Let him in."

Cai Yan walked into the house.

"Wen Ji, what's the matter with you?" Xu Ding pulled Cai Yan to sit down.

Cai Yan said: "The emperor hasn't been to the harem for a long time, and all the sisters miss you." I'm here to ask on their behalf. ”

"Recently, I've been very busy, I really don't have free time to go to the harem, and..." Xu Ding held her hand and said, "I originally wanted to declare you the queen after I ascended the throne, but Liu Bei, Sun Jian, and Cao Cao raised troops to attack, so they delayed the matter." Now the troops of the Western Shang Empire are here again, and I'm really... ”

"The concubine understands."

Cai Yan said: "The emperor is busy with major affairs in the court, we should all support it." But... Sisters just want to meet you and have a meal together, okay? ”

"Okay, I'll go later."

"Okay, I'll go back and prepare." Cai Yan retreated.

Xu Ding spent several hours developing a set of training methods for special forces.

It just so happened that Jia Xu came to report: "Your Majesty, the props you need have been ordered, and they will be ready within three days." ”

"Hmm."

"I want to ask, what is the final number of special forces?"

"A hundred."

"Isn't a hundred too little?" Jia Xu said: "A hundred people is not enough for the enemy to bombard with one cannon..." ”

"The operational concept of special forces is to establish miraculous feats on specific occasions. It has nothing to do with the number of troops. Don't underestimate a hundred people, they are sometimes more effective than ten thousand. ”

"That being said, but... Can you get a little more? Five hundred is the best. Jia Xu said.

"You still think there are too few people?"

"Hmm."

Xu Ding thought for a moment.

A hundred special forces, according to modern combat concepts, is indeed quite a lot.

But in this day and age...

In the event of casualties, there will be no replacement.

Jia Xu's determination to increase the number of people is not a bad thing.

"Since you insist, I'll modify it slightly. Increase the number of selected candidates to 300. However, the final number of people still depends on the results of training. If everyone's grades are good, they can be increased appropriately. If the results are not good, reduce the number of people. Xu Dingdao.

"Your Majesty is wise."

Jia Xu agreed.

I'm done here.

Xu Ding went to the harem.

Cai Yan took Xiao Qiao and Diao Chan and specially arranged it.

In a garden, a stage was set up.

When Xu Ding arrived, everyone saluted.

"Get up."

Xu Ding sat on the top seat.

Next to it are Cai Yan and Diao Chan.

"Your Majesty..."

"Don't call me the emperor, let's call me husband. Do we still use these politenesses between us? Xu Ding said to Cai Yan.

"Yes. Husband. Cai Yan chuckled: "The sisters are very happy to know that their husband is back. In order to welcome her husband, she prepared a lot of operas and delicacies made in the imperial dining room, and invited her husband to taste them. ”

"Everyone has a heart."

Xu Ding was busy all day, and he was really hungry.

When you see a snack on the table, quickly put it on the table.

Cai Yan instructed the invited troupe to start performing music.

"Husband, there have been rumors in the market recently, saying that the enemies of Jiangdong are rampant, and they are not from this world?" Little Joe asked.

"You've heard about that, too?"

"Hmm...."

Xu Ding put down the tea bottle in his hand and said, "Indeed." This new group of enemies is stronger than the previous Cao Cao, Liu Bei, and Sun Jian. Their weapons are also advanced and can be defended against by non-ordinary armies. But rest assured, we are also reforming, and a new type of army has taken shape and will be ready for use on the battlefield in the near future. Therefore, there is no problem for us to defend the land and the people. ”

"That's good."

It's not just the harem that everyone is worried about.

Inside and outside the palace, and even in the streets and alleys, there has long been talk of the Western Shang Empire.

Some people even boast about their enemies.

Xu Ding suddenly realized a problem and said: "Regarding the enemies that appeared in Jiangdong, it is not allowed to be passed on in the future, so as not to disturb the lives of the people." In addition, extravagance and waste in the harem should also be strictly prohibited, we need a large amount of money to use on the front-line battlefield, and now there is still a big gap, if you can save it, you can save it, do you understand? ”

"Understood..."

The crowd got up and replied.

"Sit down." Xu Ding pressed his hand, raised a glass of wine and said, "It has been a year since I left Xuchang and returned to Xuchang, and I rarely sit with you." I would like to use this wine to express my heart. ”

"Husband, please..."

Everyone raised the bottle and drank it all.