Chapter 224: Defects

Most of the ancients trained their troops to train their strength and the use of weapons. For example, chopping, stabbing, chopping, etc., there is rarely training for soldiers to run long distances. The reason why this is so is probably also related to their physique. Of course, the more important point is related to the military system in ancient times.

In later generations, every country had a standing army to deal with any war that could occur at any time.

However, in ancient times, except for the standing troops in the capital, there were no standing troops in various places. When war broke out, the imperial court ordered soldiers to be recruited, and when the war was over, these soldiers would lay down their arms and go home to farm. The reason for this is that, in addition to the fear that there are troops in various places who will rebel, it costs a lot of money to feed so many soldiers.

Even the Song Dynasty, which is known as the richest dynasty in the past, only raised 800,000 forbidden troops, while other dynasties, according to the economic situation, had standing troops, but they were all around 200,000.

In later generations, the Celestial Empire had seven military regions, with more than one million people, and the money spent by the Great Celestial Empire on these soldiers definitely exceeded that of all dynasties. Of course, this qiē is built on an economic basis.

Even the standing army in the capital does not have a long-distance running exercise. In fact, Yuan Chang was a little puzzled, the ancients made so many health fames, and the emergence of martial arts, why there was no long-distance running as an exercise method. It was not until the Republic of China period that the idea of long-distance running and military training gradually appeared.

The benefits of long-distance running are undoubtedly enormous, strengthening the physical fitness of soldiers while also extending their combat endurance. With such conditions, even if they are allowed to run thousands of miles and march in a hurry, there will not be much of a problem.

But after about half an hour, Yuan Chang saw Dian Wei running back, although he was panting in his mouth, he was not very tired.

"Lord, I think this cross-country running is just average, it's not difficult!"

Dian Wei said with some disapproval, of course, with Dian Wei's strength, such a long-distance run is really not the slightest difficulty for him.

Yuan Chang sneered: "Do you think it's not difficult?" Okay, I'll let you put on dozens of pounds of armor, and then take your weapons and other marching equipment, and then you can run to show me." ”

"Ugh!"

Dian Wei's speech was stunned, in fact, his body was still a little tired after running these fifty kilometers, but the impact was not very great. If he is allowed to put on armor and hold his dozens of pounds of halberds, let alone fifty kilometers, it is estimated that he will fall halfway through the road. What's more, there is a time limit, and it is even more difficult.

In later generations, cross-country running will be included in military training in any country, and it is not something that can be described in general.

After nearly an hour, other talents gradually appeared in front of Yuan Chang's eyes. Obviously, the distance Yuan Chang calculated, and the time they could hold on were about the same. By the time they got to the www.biquge.info of Biqu Pavilion, most of them were lying on the ground a little overwhelmed, not wanting to stand up again. Of course, there are a few who can continue to stand, but they are all gasping for breath.

"All stand up, look at your appearance, where do you still look like a soldier!"

Seeing this, Han Sui immediately scolded loudly, which seemed to be the effect of being practiced by Han Sui for a long time. When these people heard Han Sui's voice, no matter how tired they were, they didn't dare to continue lying on the ground, and they all stood up according to their respective teams. They all know how good the little black room is, and no one wants to try that taste.

A little more time passed, and someone reappeared, but they were helped back, and their faces were unusually pale.

"Instructor, they all fainted on the way to cross-country running!"

There was a person who reported to Han Sui, and Yuan Chang said that when training troops, Han Sui was the main one, and he could report to Han Sui if he had something. Otherwise, every time Yuan Chang comes, it stands to reason that Yuan Chang's level is higher, and if there is a conflict between what Yuan Chang said and Han Sui's words, who should they listen to. Therefore, when training, everyone listened to Han Sui, and Yuan Chang had anything to say, just tell Han Sui directly, and let Han Sui give the order. Such a move is naturally also a trust in Han Sui.

"I can't bear such difficulty, how to become an elite soldier!"

When Han Sui heard that someone had fainted, he immediately scolded loudly in dissatisfaction. The cross-country running time is longer, the distance is farther, but the difficulty is not very great, just like this will faint, if as Yuan Chang said, there will be armed cross-country running in the future, how can they bear it.

Yuan Chang's brows furrowed slightly, the distance and time he gave for cross-country running should not happen according to the physique of people in this era. Even in the era before he crossed, it was rare for newly enlisted soldiers to faint while running cross-country.

Yuan Chang called to Han Sui: "Juzi, bring them all over and let me see." ”

"Yes, my lord. ”

Han Sui heard Yuan Chang's call, and hurriedly asked people to help the fainted eight people in front of Yuan Chang.

Yuan Chang looked at the faces of the eight people carefully, and everyone was unusually pale, as if they were sick. There are many conditions of fainting while trail running, and it is usually nothing more than anemia, which is the most common one. However, there is another situation where you can also faint during long runs, and that is flat feet.

Therefore, Yuan Chang once again instructed Han Sui: "Juzi, take off their Ge Yan." ”

The shoes worn by the people of the Han Dynasty were called kudzu, which were mostly made of hemp and kudzu, which were not only uncomfortable to wear, but also could not keep warm in winter. However, as long as the people of today's era can survive, they don't pay so much attention to what they wear.

Yuan Chang sighed in his heart, compared with the feudal era, the era before he crossed over, the life of the people was countless times better. Clothing, food, shelter, and transportation are like comparisons between heaven and hell compared to today's times. However, there are still many people who feel dissatisfied, this is not good, that is not good, complaining about the family and the motherland every day, it seems that others are sorry for them, everyone calls this kind of person a troll. If they had the opportunity to see the lives of the ancient people, it is estimated that they would never complain again, but would cherish the good life that their revolutionary predecessors exchanged for their lives.

However, since Yuan Chang has traveled to this era, he will slowly change the lives of the people, and he can do as much as he can, which is an invisible mission of his traveler. Since you have crossed over, you have to use your ability to change some things, instead of getting by, and finally when you die, you find that you still have nothing to do when you have crossed over.

Yuan Chang stretched out his hand and pinched the soles of these people's feet, not minding their slightly black and mud-stained feet.

"My lord..."

Han Sui wanted to stop it, but it was too late.

The soldiers standing next to them were all deeply moved in their hearts, although they didn't know what Yuan Chang was doing. However, Yuan Chang did not touch their feet that were ashamed even if he saw them because of his noble status, which is not something that ordinary lords can do. At this moment, the hearts of these soldiers all throbbed, and they wanted to spread Yuan Chang's deeds so that everyone knew what kind of person their adults were.

When Yuan Chang finished pinching the soles of the eight people's feet, he exhaled heavily. Five of the eight had flat feet, and the other three did not, so it seems that the reason for their fainting was anemia.

After this period of rest, the eight people had already woken up, but they didn't know what Yuan Chang was doing, so they didn't move, for fear of affecting Yuan Chang.

Yuan Chang stretched out his finger and pointed at the five people with flat feet, and sighed: "The physique of the five of you is not suitable for being a soldier, and it is precisely for this reason that you faint." ”

"Why, my lord, why are we not fit to be soldiers?"

"Yes, my lord, like Lord Zhao, we all want to defend our family and the country, and dedicate our own strength, please don't drive us away. ”

When the five of them heard Yuan Chang's words, they immediately begged excitedly.

These five people are all young men recruited by Zhao Yun from Changshan, Zhao Yun used his strength to convince them, and ignited the blood in their hearts, but now he said that they couldn't be soldiers, how could they not be excited?

"Shut up, how can you talk to your lord so rudely. ”

Zhao Yun scolded the five people, since Yuan Chang said so, there must be a reason for Yuan Chang. However, these young men are all brave men, if they are allowed to leave, Zhao Yun will feel pity, therefore, Zhao Yun will look at Yuan Chang with hope, hoping that Yuan Chang can think about it again.

"Well, I don't want to, actually, but ... You can compare the soles of your feet with theirs and see the difference. ”

Seeing their high enthusiasm, Yuan Chang didn't want to let them go. However, the flat foot undoubtedly has a huge impact on a soldier.

After listening to Yuan Chang's words, Zhao Yun, Dian Wei, and Han Sui immediately took off Ge Yan without hesitation, Yuan Chang did not dislike their dirty feet, are they still more expensive than Yuan Chang?

Guo Jia saw that the three of them didn't react, and he couldn't help but take off his Ge Yan at this moment. At this time, Guo Jia no longer regarded himself as a noble soldier, and the five people were not reckless soldiers, but his comrades-in-arms. He should now solve the problems of his comrades, and not treat them indifferently.

"My lord, the bones on the soles of their feet seem to be flat, and the soles of our feet are slightly curved, is that so?"

is worthy of Guo Jia, just pinching for a while, he can tell the different places. And Zhao Yun and the three of them, although they felt a little different, they couldn't express it for a long time.

Yuan Chang nodded and explained softly: "Fengxiao, what you said is right, their feet are called flat feet. In normal people, the plantar bones of the foot are curved, like a bow, which is called the arch of the foot. The arch of the foot is strengthened and maintained by ligaments and muscles, and this ingenious structure allows it to bear the weight of the whole body at the lowest level of the human body, while people with flat feet without the arch of the foot make the body bear different positions and affect all aspects of the body, such as syncope. Flat-footed people are unable to run long distances, or jump higher positions. ”

Hearing Yuan Chang's explanation, everyone finally understood that the flat foot was indeed a very fatal flaw for soldiers. They may not have been able to run long distances before, so they didn't faint. Today, because Yuan Chang proposed cross-country running training, I found out their symptoms.

If, in the midst of war, he suddenly faints, he will not give away his head to the enemy? Therefore, Zhao Yun and the others didn't know what to say at the moment.