Six hundred and fifty people.

Divided into sixty-five teams.

Enter every minute.

Xu Ding asked Dian Wei to watch from the side, and went back to the camp tent to change his clothes.

When they came out, all the soldiers entered the field one after another.

The fastest soldier who ran had already completed a round of training.

They were covered in mud and sloppy.

But.

Even Xu Ding, who is the emperor, is like this, running through the quagmire, sloppy, as soldiers, what else do they have to complain about.

After one round of training, the second round, the third round...

Xu Ding said to one of the Royal Forest soldiers, "Record the time they spend." In the future, according to their grades, they will decide to stay, and they must remember it clearly. ”

"Yes."

Of course, the soldiers did not dare to be careless about such an important matter.

Every special forces who have completed their training, after reaching the end point, will be recorded, and there will be no mistakes.

"If you train like this, can you really become an elite?" Guo Jia didn't know when he arrived behind Xu Ding.

"Bong Hyo..."

Xu Ding turned around.

"Your Majesty." Guo Jia arched his hand.

"Filial piety doesn't have to be polite." Xu Ding said: "The training of special forces is different from that of ordinary soldiers, and the tasks they have to perform are also different from those of ordinary soldiers. You can't understand it for a while, and it's reasonable, but you'll know in the future that only by training in this way can you produce the elite of special forces. ”

"The minister just went to the household department and checked the account books. Since the war with Cao Liu last year, it has consumed more than 400,000 stone grains and 60 million yuan. In the long run, I am afraid that it will be difficult for the people to afford it. You've got to think of a perfect solution. ”

"Are there so many?"

"Hmm." Guo Jia said: "Hundreds of thousands of troops are out and have been fighting. first fought Guanzhong, then fought and merged the state, and then moved to Jizhou. Now it is the strength of the whole country that has been consumed with the Western Shang Empire. 400,000 grains is already a conservative calculation. ”

"Fortunately, we have won several battles with the Western Shang Empire. Otherwise, it will be worse. Thinking of this, Xu Ding couldn't help but break out in a cold sweat.

If the first few battles had not been won, the enemy would have advanced into the Central Plains.

And without the capture of new weapons, there would be no Second Army.

When it comes, how to resist.

Guo Jia said: "The minister thought that he still had to take the route of elite soldiers. After the Second Army formed its combat effectiveness, it replaced Huang Zhong's Central Plains Field Army. or Zhuge Liang and Liu Bei's armies, they can also retreat to the rear to recuperate. Minimize the consumption of food and resources. ”

"Hmm. Your suggestion is good. Our Chinese Empire is not comparable to the Western Shang Empire, it has a lot of land and resources, and it has no resources to support the war. It's going to have to be used sparingly. ”

"Your Majesty agrees with what the minister said?"

"Agreed. Let Huang Zhong, Liu Bei, and Zhuge Liang's troops retreat to Xuzhou first. Wait for the Second Army to go and replace them, and then let them go back to Yanzhou. Xu Dingdao.

"Yes."

"After the special forces are trained, they need a general who can lead the troops. Is there a candidate for Fengxiao? Xu Ding asked.

"Isn't there a Wen He?"

"He is the commander of the Second Army, how can he bring special forces? Besides, he will not be a special operation. Xu Ding has been thinking about it for several days, but there is still no suitable candidate.

In the entire Huaxia Empire, I am afraid that only he can reluctantly serve it.

But as an emperor, it is not too good to go to the battlefield in person.

The ministers of the court and the central government will not agree either.

"After I observe for a while, maybe among these six hundred and fifty people, there will be a candidate for the captain of the special forces." Xu Dingdao: "Fengxiao, I suddenly thought of an idea and wanted to consider it for me. ”

"Your Majesty, please speak."

"Shouldn't we set up a military academy? You see, our Second Army is all led by veterans who can't fight, and in fact they don't even know how to use guns, so how can they fight a good war? After the military academy is opened, they can all be recalled to the academy to learn the way of employing troops and the concept of new types of warfare. When they return to the team, they will be able to command better. Xu Ding said.

"It's going to take time, right?"

"Of course. At least a month or two. ”

Guo Jiadao: "Seeing that the expedition is about to be launched, is it too urgent to run an academy now?" ”

Xu Ding said: "Sharpening the knife is not a mistake for chopping wood, this truth, the people in the mountains know it, but Fengxiao doesn't know?" ”

"It's a minister's short-sightedness. The minister immediately went to the ministry and set about the establishment of a military academy. ”

"Okay, I'll go and see it when the academy is built." Xu Ding was a little uneasy, and instructed: "Fengxiao, the formation of a military academy is a big deal, you must be careful." ”

"I understand."

Guo Jia left.

The special forces are still training relentlessly.

Xu Ding sat on the side and watched.

On a whim, Dian Wei called a team of Imperial Forest Soldiers to come over and also participate in the training.

Xu Ding said with a smile: "Dian Wei, the Royal Forest Army will not participate in special operations, so there is no need to train." ”

"The last general wants to make them stronger!"

"Hehe... Whatever you want. "Anyway, the venue is big enough, and it doesn't matter if there are dozens more people training.

It doesn't hurt to have the Guards join the training so that they can master some of the skills of the special forces.

Maybe one day, it will be able to use it.

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

Dian Wei joins with the Imperial Foresters.

The training became more rigorous and strenuous than ever.

The Royal Forest Army and the Special Forces are originally different types of troops, but here, there is no distinction between the branches of the troops, only the strong and the weak! In the process of training, they were not convinced by each other, and there were many competitions.

As a result, the effectiveness of the training is greatly enhanced.

Vertical day.

Yangzhou.

In Huainan, tens of thousands of troops of Huang Zhong, Liu Bei, and Zhuge Liang were attacked by a group of enemies.

The enemy army is a fully formed brigade.

There are more than 3,000 people.

They have two types of weapons. One is a heavy machine gun, which is specially designed to hold positions. One is a new type of rifle, which is farther and more penetrating than ordinary rifles.

The most terrible thing is that every soldier's marksmanship is accurate.

It's not an exaggeration to call it a sharpshooter.

The battle began.

Zhuge Liang followed the previous style of fighting, sent cavalry troops, broke through from the flank, and approached the enemy. I want to rely on hand-to-hand combat to win. But he sent several times in a row, without success. Because of the enemy's heavy machine guns, the bullets fired were too dense to rush through at all.

The rest of the soldiers were armed with new rifles that could snipe soldiers from a great distance.

Zhuge Liang's military array was placed a thousand meters away, and he could be sniped.

Never the enemy had used a grenade.

Because there was no chance to use it, Zhuge Liang's troops could not run to the position, and they were solved.

In this case, Zhuge Liang made a quick decision, leaving a part of his troops to take the initiative to attack and drag the enemy. The rest of the troops retreated to Yuzhou, and from Yuzhou to Xuzhou.

This will mean that Huainan is lost!

The troops of the Western Shang Empire successfully captured more than ten cities and controlled the entire territory of Huainan.

This news was transmitted back to Xuchang, which made the civil and military forces of the Manchu Dynasty worried.

Before Zhuge Liang won a great victory in Guangling, the courtiers thought that the Western Shang Empire was nothing more than that. However, the defeat of Huainan made them realize the reality. Qiankun Audiobook.com

Since Xu Ding's army, how have you ever suffered defeat?

Even the mighty Huns were repulsed.

Now it has not been able to defeat the Western Shang Empire.

Morning.

Xi Zhicai said: "Your Majesty, Zhuge Liang and Huang Zhong were defeated, and Huainan fell into the hands of the enemy. Since then, Yangzhou has fallen. Next, their targets are either Yanzhou and Yuzhou, or Xuzhou. We need to be prepared. ”

"What do you suggest?"

"The minister suggested that he should defend the county. The county is linked to the two states of Yu and Yan. If you hold there, you will be able to hold Yuzhou and Yanzhou. In addition, we should send heavy troops to Xuzhou, and we should not allow the enemy to advance further into the Central Plains. Xi Zhicai said.

On the issue of Xuzhou, Xu Ding has already made a decision.

originally wanted Huang Zhong, Zhuge Liang, and Liu Bei to go to the garrison. But things changed, and as soon as this order reached Huainan, Zhuge Liang was defeated by the enemy.

If you want to withdraw, you can't do it too late.

Xu Ding pondered for a moment and said, "First pass the order... The defeated army of Huang Zhong and Liu Bei returned to Xuchang for repair. ”

"Jia Xu."

"The minister is here." Jia Xu stood up.

Xu Ding said: "The only one that can deal with the enemy is the Second Army. Considering that the training is not over yet. First, send an advance division to garrison the county to stop the enemy's westward advance. After completing the training, fight the enemy in a decisive battle. ”

"Yes."

Xu Ding's arrangement coincided with Jia Xu's thoughts. Although the training of the army has not yet been completed, the battle on the front line cannot be delayed.

"It's all gone."

Xu Ding's mood was a little heavy, and he shook his hand and left the Fengtian Palace.

Before that.

He was responsible for training special forces, and asked Guo Jia to open a military academy.

The military academy needs to explain professional knowledge, and the entire Chinese Empire can only be used to show off a few words. If Guo Jia is replaced, I'm afraid I don't know what to say.

One person was in charge of training, lecturing, and now he was sent out to the advance division. Except for him who can temporarily command the advance division, it is difficult for others to rest assured that they will go.

Return to the Imperial Study.

Xu Ding's trick Zhi came to him.

"Guarding the county is related to the safety of Yuzhou and Yanzhou, and we can't be careless. I have asked Jia Xu to send a division over to temporarily resist the attack of the Western Shang Empire. However, I also need a general who is good at commanding troops, as the prime minister, you have been in Xuchang, and you can have a favorite candidate. ”

Xu Ding asked Xi Zhicai.

"There really is a candidate for the minister, but I'm afraid that His Majesty will not want to." Xi Zhicai said.

"Who?"

"Zhou Yu. Zhou Yu was the former governor of Jiangdong, and he was good at leading troops.... Xi Zhicai said good things for Zhou Yu.

But before he finished speaking, Xu Ding shook his head again and again: "Zhou Yu can't do it." He seems to have some opinions about me, when he was in Hebei before, he left in a bad mood, and then led the troops to attack Jingzhou, and was repelled by me, I am afraid that he will be resentful and will not lead the troops with all his heart. ”

Xi Zhicai said: "The invasion of the Western Shang Empire has made Sun Jian obedient, what reason does Zhou Yu have not to submit?" Your Majesty can use it as much as you can, and it will not be a big problem. ”

If it was someone else, Xu Dingyong would have used it.

Zhou Yu has always been stingy, and he is afraid that he will not let go of the past easily.

Then.

Xu Ding remembered someone.

"Lu Xun, where is Lu Xun?" Xu Ding asked.

"Lu Xun is in Jingzhou, right? Your Majesty doesn't know? Xi Zhicai said: "After Your Majesty formed the First Group Army, Lu Xun stayed in Jingzhou, and some time ago he also went to the military department, worried that the Western Shang Empire would attack Jingzhou, and Xiangyang would be uncomfortable, so I asked me to send troops to support." ”

"Bring him back, I'll be of great use."

"Your Majesty wants to send him to Qianjun?"

"Hmm." Xu Dingdao: "Lu Xun's talent will never lose to Zhou Yu." With him guarding the county, I can rest assured. ”

Xu Ding wrote a holy decree and handed it to Xi Zhicai: "Appoint him as the chief of staff of the advance division, assist the commander of the advance division, and guard the county." If he can make meritorious contributions, he will be promoted to division commander. ”

Xi Zhicai took the holy decree and arched his hand and said, "The minister will do it immediately." ”

.........

Since Sun Jian's surrender, Lu Xun's status in the Jingzhou army is not very high.

According to Xiangyang, there is no actual military power.

this day.

Lu Xun received the holy decree.

He was appointed chief of staff of the advance division of the Second Army, guarding the county.

For him, it's a pie in the sky.

Lu Xun was happy for a while, and rushed back to Xuchang overnight with his own soldiers.

In the meantime.

Huang Zhong, Liu Bei, and Zhuge Liang have led the defeated army to withdraw to Yuzhou one after another. The troops of the Western Shang Empire also pressed forward step by step, and after collecting Huainan, they marched towards Qiaojun.

"Your Majesty, General Lu Xun has returned and is waiting outside the mansion." Dian Wei entered the imperial study.

"Let him in."

"Yes."

Lu Xun walked into the imperial study quickly and saluted Xu Ding.

"You don't have to be polite, get up." Xu Ding helped him up and said, "I recruited you from Jingzhou to entrust you to a heavy use." I hope you can help. ”

"Your Majesty has an order, and the end will be disobedient." Lu Xun raised his head and said.

"Well, I didn't misread you."

Xu Ding motioned for Lu Xun to sit down, took out a map and put it in front of him: "This is Qian County." I'll give you the strength of a division, and you must hold it for a month. Can it be done? ”

"Dare to ask Your Majesty, how many enemies are there?" Lu Xun asked.

"It's hard to say. As it stands, the enemy is only three thousand. But Huainan is already under the control of the enemy, and their forces will continue to come. If you defend the county, you will encounter a large number of enemy troops. Maybe... No less than tens of thousands. ”

Lu Xun frowned slightly.

Xu Ding chuckled: "You don't have to worry too much. Our weapons were replaced, and they did not differ much from the enemy's. As long as you have a good life and hold on, I believe that Qian County can still hold it. ”

"The last general is willing to go! I will not disappoint Your Majesty! ”

"Okay."

Xu Ding took out a letter of appointment and handed it to Lu Xun: "The situation is urgent, and there is no room for a moment's delay." With the letter of appointment, you went to Jia Xu to transfer troops, and then rushed to Qian County. ”

"The last will obey."

Lu Xun left with the letter of appointment.

Compared with Zhou Yu, Lu Xun may be half inferior. But Xu Ding prefers to use Lu Xun.

His status in Jiangdong is not as good as Zhou Yu, his reputation is not as good as Zhou Yu, and he does not have that kind of loyalty to Sun Jian, Sun Ce, and Sun Quan, as long as he gives a little benefit, it is easy to be loyal to Huaxia.

Become the commander-in-chief of a new type of army in China.

And Zhou Yu, Sun Jian, etc., although they expressed their submission, Xu Ding was still very vigilant and generally did not pay for military power.

Two days later.

Lu Xun took the Second Army, the first column, and the first division to Qianjun.

As soon as he arrived, he met a brigade that had previously defeated Zhuge Liang.

An encounter unfolds outside the city of Qiaojun.

Da Da...

In a very short time, the enemy built defensive positions, and heavy machine-gun regiments were sent out to strafe the front, and the bullets were fired towards the front like rain.