Cheng Yang's expression was very serious when he spoke, and Tang Ning was rarely even able to see such a serious expression on this old man's face.

The last time I saw it, it was probably when I was 'caught raping him in bed', and I scolded him, and the expression on his face was as grim as it is now.

"Deadland? This is the first time I've heard of such a thing. It's not that Downing is talking nonsense, it's the first time he's heard it.

Cheng Yang looked at Tang Ning suspiciously and said, "Really? Didn't your master tell you? Oh, the old man is referring to your ancestor. ”

"Nope." Tang Ning shook his head: "Although the first master has told me a lot of things outside of the Great Song Dynasty, he has never mentioned that Jiaozhi is a dead place. ”

"Oh, Cheng Jianjun, don't sell your old man, tell us quickly, what's going on in this dead place?" Wu Dazhuang Qin Fenglu was born and grew up listening to the stories of party members and border troops since he was a child.

He didn't know anything about Cochin.

When Cheng Yang heard this, he had to clear his throat and said, "Okay, then the old man will tell you about it."

Calling Jiaozhi a place of death was also a matter of a long time ago when the imperial court conscripted Nong Zhigao.

You may not know, but the old man remembers it very well. At that time, the conquest of Nong Zhigao was completely relied on the numerical advantage.

And thanks to Nong Zhigao's more than enough strength and lack of strategy, he was able to lure it out and defeat it, otherwise just staying in Jiaozhi, the army would be attrition all the time.

The area of Cochin is densely forested, and there are many poisonous insects in it. Some soldiers were bitten by poisonous snakes while sleeping in the middle of the night, and when they found it the next day, they were already purple.

And no matter where the soldiers come from enter the Cochin jungle, they will not adapt to the water and soil, vomiting up and down. Occasionally, soldiers do not have such symptoms, but they still feel unwell.

It can be said that before seeing the enemy, it has already lost fifty percent of its combat strength.

The phrase "conquest of Jiaozhi" was also said back then, but since the defeat of Nong Zhigao's rebellion, no one has mentioned it again. Everyone thought that the place in Jiaozhi was not suitable for the Song people, and the soldiers said that it was the place of death.

Now you get the idea, right? Mo said that it was the attack on Thang Long Mansion and the robbery of the Jiaozhi Palace. Just walking to Hanoi, many of us can't get there. ”

Just when the soldiers were frightened, Tang Ning laughed and said, "I thought it was the reason, but it turned out to be like this."

Don't worry, old man. The government is also concerned about this, and I have already given advice to the government. At present, the official family is conducting experiments, and this month's time is the preparation time for us, and it is also the time for the official family to do experiments.

Once the experiment is successful, the officials will ask us to start immediately. ”

"Experiments? What experiments? What do you mean? ”

Tang Ning explained this inside and out, and everyone around him suddenly realized.

Cheng Yang said in surprise: "You mean that the reason why the soldiers are not adapted to the water and soil is because of the problem of water source?" ”

"According to my observations so far, except for the strict requirements of our Zhenjiang Army, most of the rest of the troops drink water when they have it. They don't drink the kind that looks dirty and makes it difficult for people to eat.

And this is the main cause of diarrhea.

Of course, there will be cases of unadaptation. After all, it is a strange land, and it is so far away, and the climate, environment, and mainland are not similar.

But it is still possible to effectively control this situation. ”

Cheng Yang touched his bare chin and thought for a while, "Old man, believe what you say...... If that's the case, it's not a fantasy to break through Thang Long Mansion......"

Thinking of this, a scene had already appeared in Cheng Yang's mind.

The majestic Song army entered the Jiaozhi where gold was everywhere. The Emperor of Jiaozhi came out to surrender and sent twenty carts of treasures, either gold or precious stones. The cart that transported the belongings from Jiaozhi to Kaifeng walked for three days and three nights without seeing the end......

Licking his lips, Cheng Yang said very firmly: "If there is a way to solve the problem of the soldiers not adapting to the soil and water, then the old man will definitely take the lead and break through the Shenglong Mansion!" ”

"It's disgusting." Tang Ning said in disgust, and before Cheng Yang could get angry, Tang Ning hurriedly continued: "All in all, this matter is conveyed in the army.

Also, this month, according to the official family, new recruits have entered the Zhenjiang Army one after another. Everyone get ready, the new recruits are coming, and you people are definitely going to be promoted.

It doesn't matter if it's the head of the team, or it's the head of the city. Be careful, don't influence the recruits and lead them astray. ”

"Hehe, don't worry, Lord!" Wu Dazhuang smiled and said, "I won't lead them astray!" The hardships I suffered from the gods at the beginning, I should let them taste them! ”

All the soldiers echoed one after another, and although the welfare of the Zhenjiang Army was good, the training intensity was also notoriously high. According to the officers and men of the Western Army, who had already begun to use the training methods of the Zhenjiang Army, they only felt endless pain under this training. Some people even think that dying on the battlefield may be a relief......

Tang Ning smiled and patted Wu Dazhuang's shoulder and said, "Good boy, then I'll leave it to you." If there are those who can't persevere, don't force them, don't make trouble. ”

"Don't worry, we must be measured." Wu Dazhuang nodded.

"Okay, there's a lot going on today."

"Slow down the Lord!"

"General, don't send it!"

“……”

This morning, Wang Shi said that Concubine Wuxian sent an invitation, and it was the king of Daning County who invited Tang Ning to come to the mansion. Tang Ning didn't dare to slack off on this matter, and hurriedly went to the palace of Daning County when he returned to Tokyo City.

The porter heard that it was

Tang Ning came, and after checking his identity, he invited Tang Ning very politely to enter the door.

The last time I met Zhao Tong should have been five years ago. This is a very dynamic royal family and very ambitious. Downing had a crush on him.

At first, his dream was to become a general, galloping across the frontiers of the Great Song Dynasty, and spreading his majesty and goodwill as an imperial family to the surrounding countries.

To be honest, if Zhao Xu dies, the most suitable person to inherit the throne should be Zhao Li. The two brothers may have slightly different styles, but they were both very good candidates for the emperor – for this period.

It's a pity that Zhao Yan suffered from eye disease when he was young, and he almost lost both eyes. If it weren't for He Xiangu being invited to Tokyo and snatching back an eye, the world in Zhao Li's eyes should be pitch black now.

It is a pity that such Zhao Yan is destined to miss the throne.

"Lord Wang, General Tang is here." The porter who led the way led Downing to the back of the antechamber and let Downing sit there for a moment. Then a servant hurriedly came to the backyard study and said respectfully to Zhao Yan, who was reading.

"Oh?" In five years, Zhao Tong has also grown a lot. The fourteen-year-old boy has become a nineteen-year-old boy.

However, his attention to Tang Ning never seemed to have fallen, and when he heard that Tang Ning was coming, he immediately put down the book, got up and walked out.

Hurried all the way, he came to the front hall without the demeanor of a prince at all, and after seeing Tang Ning, he smiled happily and immediately said loudly: "General Tang!" Long time no see! ”

Tang Ning had just picked up the tea and was about to take a sip, when he heard the voice, he hurriedly put down the teacup, got up and said, "Thanks to the county king Chitose, Weichen is terrified!" ”

"Haha! General Don is exempt! Zhao Tong said very happily: "Since the farewell five years ago, this king has been paying attention to General Tang.

In the heart of this king, the young people of our holy dynasty should also be like General Tang, either fighting on the battlefield with courage or winning a thousand miles with wisdom and strategy. Teach that small country, the power of the Holy Dynasty!

Five years ago, this king felt that General Tang was a young talent and a hero among the people. Now, five years later, this king feels even worse. ”

Tang Ning wiped the sweat on his forehead and had a hard time coping with it, why didn't he expect that he was actually a second-year teenager......

"By the way, you can't call the county king anymore in the future." Zhao Yan said with a grin.

Tang Ning was stunned for a moment and said, "Then ......"

"Two years ago, the royal brother had already been crowned the king of Shen!"

"I didn't even know about it, and I deserved to die......," Tang Ning said and was about to kneel.

Zhao Yan hurriedly stretched out his hand to hug Tang Ning and said, "It's okay, it's okay, General Tang, two years ago, you were still fighting bloody battles at the border pass, where do you have time to pay attention to such a trivial matter?" If General Tang knew, he would not like this king! This means that you are not focusing on combat at all! ”

“……”