Time flies, more than half a month has passed in a blink of an eye, Lu Sheng has no power to fight back in the first few days, Xie Ying is ruthless, he always beats his body to the end, if it is not for the hot springs and Xie Ying's healing occult blessings, I am afraid that he will not be able to survive this month like Shura's hellish practice.

Lu Sheng endured all the hardships, but he gained a lot, only to feel that his strength was getting stronger day by day, and Xie Ying's lightning-fast moves were gradually able to distinguish and resist one or two, and after a few more days, he actually had some power to counterattack.

But he didn't dare to be complacent, he couldn't beat Yaoye at the beginning, but now he can't beat Ghost Ye, just a Western Regions evil sect, he is as master as a forest, how can he dare to be complacent? He lost his mentor, and now it is rare to have the guidance of a master, so he naturally cherishes the opportunity. When the one-month deadline was approaching, Lu Sheng asked Xie Ying anxiously, what was the worry about his life? Xie Yingcai said: "Within two months, the Zhenxi army will attack Shuyu City. ”

Shuyu City was originally another territory of the Great Jin Dynasty, more than 200 miles away from the Western Regions Protectorate, and once served as horns for each other, working together to defend the Central Plains. However, sixteen years ago, it was occupied by the Xianbei people, and in the past sixteen years, the two emperors have raised troops to attack three times, all of which have returned, and the morale of the army has been greatly damaged, and it has been sluggish since then. Now that the young emperor is in power, the chicken Si Chen, the infighting is endless, and the ministers in the court are too busy to take care of themselves, so they can no longer take care of the acropolis of a fanbang.

Now that the army is being raised again, it is naturally indispensable to the handwriting of King Pengcheng behind it, Lu Sheng naturally understood, frowned and asked, "Could it be...... Found the whereabouts of the Pure Karma Sect? ”

Xie Ying was writing a letter in the study at that time, and when he heard this, he had to put the pen on the red sandalwood pen carved into a sleeping deer in the black, and then said: "Baoyang, you know it, don't leak the news, if you attract the vigilance of the enemy, I am afraid that countless soldiers will be sacrificed." ”

Lu Sheng's heart sank, and he naturally nodded again and again.

After the Dragon Boat Festival, the Western Regions Protectorate entered the bitter summer, the scorching sun was in the sky, the heat was scorching, but the imperial court sent 3,000 recruits at this time, of which 500 were handed over to Lu Sheng for training. Half of these recruits were born and raised in the Central Plains, and when they suddenly arrived in the scorching heat of the wilderness, they inevitably had the mind of being afraid and lazy. Seeing that the head of the training sect was a handsome, fair and kind young man, they were all a little contemptuous, but on the first day, Lu Sheng ordered everyone to carry heavy luggage and march forty miles under the scorching sun in full gear.

As soon as the order was given, the whole battalion was in an uproar, and a few people shouted indignantly, only saying that Lu Sheng was deliberately trying to torture everyone.

Lu Sheng raised his eyebrows and smiled, and responded: "That's right, if you enter the military camp as soon as you wait, you will naturally have to suffer more." ”

Some people in the army even said angrily: "Carrying more than 30 catties of luggage and armor, and marching 40 miles under the scorching sun, if Lu Sima can't do it himself, why oppress the soldiers!" ”

There really were people who echoed it.

If it is according to the rules, whoever makes a noise in the army shall receive twenty sticks per man. But these people are not afraid of punishment, and openly take risks to resist, either to deceive him for his youth, or to be instructed by others. Lu Sheng's heart was on fire, but his face sank like water, and he smiled coldly, "In that case, what if I can do it?" ”

Although Lu Sheng has been cultivating diligently for more than a month, he may have been born with a different physique, and he has never darkened much when he is exposed to the scorching sun every day, and his skin is just as white as jade and has turned into a light brown wheat color, which can still be called white compared to others. Therefore, the sergeants only regarded him as a weak scholar and entered the barracks, which inevitably gave rise to some resentment.

At this time, listening to his wild words, I was immediately a little stunned, there were those who persuaded him, and there were those who couldn't bear it, but there were still some people who were counting on him to fall to the ground halfway through, and his face was gone.

Lu Sheng didn't care what everyone thought, he only ordered the adjutant to prepare a full set of armor and luggage, he was a marching Sima, but the armor was thicker and more comprehensive than ordinary soldiers, and naturally weighed a few pounds, after all the clothes were properly dressed, he put on a huge luggage backpack, stood in front of the recruits, and shouted: "The whole army listens to the order, the march is limited to two hours, those who exceed the time will be fined ten military sticks, those who exceed half a quarter will be fined twenty military sticks, those who exceed one moment will be fined thirty military sticks, and so on." Let's go! ”

Five hundred soldiers rushed out of the gate with a bang, stepping on the yellow sand all over the ground.

The first ten miles of the road, there are still people waiting to see a good show, and then ten miles of the road, because of the scorching sun, everyone is sweating, and the bags on their backs are like Mount Tai pressing the top, and the legs can't stand up, and gradually no one cares about others, only gritting their teeth and enduring the scorching heat and fatigue.

On the thirtieth mile of the road, some recruits had already fallen to the ground, lying on the side of the road in the sand willow forest panting, and Lu Sheng only ordered them to take care of each other, and the speed of their progress did not slow down at all.

When they reached the fortieth mile, only Lu Sheng and another tall and burly sergeant were at the forefront. It's just that the two of them are full of heat, and they don't have time to talk, Lu Sheng only appreciates him, this person is a typical Central Plains person, with a square appearance, a calm and calm bearing, and he often supported his colleagues and helped them before, and he has the potential to be a leader. Lu Sheng secretly remembered it in his heart.

When he arrived at the barracks at the destination, Lu Sheng put down his backpack, then stood at the door of the barracks, and ordered the guards in the camp to start the timer.

One after another, recruits stumbled in, but no one dared to put more beaks, one was tired and hot, and the other was looking at Lu Sheng's eyes, but there were already a few more admiration.

As soon as the two hours arrived, Lu Sheng ordered the two colonels to record one by one, and there were more than 40 people who received military sticks. One of the sergeants who shouted the most before the departure, who had even served as a small commander of ten, was now the latest to arrive at the barracks, and after half an hour and two quarters of an hour, he would have to accumulate a fine of fifty military sticks. The man refused to accept it, and shouted when he was escorted down: "I am Feng Yuangang, the nephew of Jiangzhou Assassin Shi, and a mere Sima An dares to punish me!" ”

Lu Sheng only said: "The military order is like a mountain, you should be punished if you are late." Pull him down. ”

The junior colonel on the side said in a low voice: "Sima Lu, fifty army sticks go down, I am afraid that I will be seriously injured, and now the camp is short of people......"

Lu Sheng smiled: "It makes sense. ”

He stopped the two sergeants who were dragging Feng Yuangang, and Feng Yuangang suddenly stood on his toes, but before he could say the words "count you as acquaintances", Lu Sheng said again: "Today, I will first punish thirty military sticks, and after two days of recuperation, I will punish the remaining twenty military sticks." ”

Injuries and punishments, it is better to finish the matter in one go, the soldiers on both sides naturally can't get used to Feng Yuangang's arrogance, so they each lowered their heads at this time and couldn't help laughing, Feng Yuangang was shocked and angry, but he was still dragged down, but after a while, the howl of pain came.

Lu Sheng didn't care about this little commotion, and ordered the recruits to disperse to rest and recuperate, and suddenly a group of young people scattered like birds and beasts, rushing to the river bay to wash their sweat and smell. Only then did he turn to look at the young sergeant who had arrived with him, who was carefully packing his bags in front of the tent, and when he saw Lu Sheng approaching, he hurriedly got up and saluted, "I've seen Lu Sima." ”

Lu Sheng asked him his name, and the young man replied solemnly: "In Xia Guo Qian, the word Boqing, the Shanyang people's family, the family is ...... Military households. ”

Lu Sheng was stunned for a moment, laughed again, and only said: "I see that you have quite a statute in marching and leading people, and it turns out that you are very knowledgeable. ”

The young man smiled bitterly and said, "Lu Sima praised it. ”

Lu Sheng said: "Guo Qian, you don't have to be too humble, with your talents, make meritorious contributions, don't let down the family style of generations of soldiers." The Marquis of Anguo, the Marquis of Zhenguo, and the Marquis of Pingguo of my Great Jin Dynasty, which one of them was not a meritorious feat on horseback. ”

Guo Qian looked straight at Lu Sheng's eyes, and unconsciously the self-deprecation on his face dissipated without a trace, his eyes became brighter and brighter, and he hurriedly hugged his fists and said, "Xie Lu Sima mention!" ”

Lu Sheng said a few more words of encouragement, and seeing that it was getting late, he rode back to Xie Mansion - now it is called Lu Mansion.

As soon as he entered the door, he saw Ruodie Ruoqing and a few girls frowning and covering their noses, he also knew that he was running around all day and was covered with stinky sweat, so he went to the backyard to freshen up and change clothes, and soaked in the hot springs for a while, so he dragged his sore body to find Xie Ying.

Xie Ying came back later than him, and when he came back, he saw Lu Sheng sitting shirtless in front of the charcoal stove roasting a leg of mutton. The leg of lamb was carefully marinated with more than a dozen spices, worn on an iron chisel, and was bubbling with oil, and when it dripped on the charcoal fire, it exuded a meaty aroma that tempted the appetite. When Lu Sheng saw him coming back, he hurriedly took a short knife and cut a few pieces of tender meat that had been roasted just right, put them in a white porcelain dish for Xie Ying, and said with a smile: "Ah Ying is back, come and try the barbecue." ”

Xie Ying was not polite, sat next to Lu Sheng, and shared a food plate with him, the leg of lamb was a half-year-old lamb, the meat was delicate, moderately fat and thin, and after the fire roasted, he didn't feel greasy at all, only the aroma of cream and fat seeped into the meat, and the entrance was delicious and fragrant as if it was about to melt in the throat.

Lu Sheng was so hungry after a tiring day that he didn't even bother to talk to Xie Ying, took a sip of yogurt wine and a sip of roast mutton, and when he was full of food and drink, he felt tired and dissipated, and he sang happily.

Xie Ying rarely saw that he was in high spirits, but he didn't say anything, and ordered someone to withdraw the charcoal stove banquet and send warm herbal tea, even melons and fruits were not allowed, and asked Lu Sheng to drink tea to extinguish the fire. The artemisia annua and prunella grass used to make herbal tea were specially sent by Lu Yuan and his wife to relieve the heat and remove steaming, lest Lu Sheng be far away from his hometown and not adapt to the water and soil.

Then he asked, "Why are you happy to be like this?" ”

Lu Sheng then talked to Xie Ying, who was practicing today, and snorted coldly: "The frog at the bottom of the well, look down on the master, when I was the mentor and coach, I was asked to march a hundred miles a day, what is a mere forty miles?" Tomorrow they will be told to run forty miles, and after four or five days, they will be given another twenty miles. Sooner or later, one day, it will also be added to a hundred miles. ”

Xie Ying raised his hand and touched the top of his head, and said with a smile: "Baoyang, you have such good intentions, I don't know how many people understand." ”

Regardless of the fighting formation, these recruits are forced to train their foot strength first, and they can march forcibly without getting tired, and they can seize the opportunity to pursue the enemy and migrate to fight. No matter how bad it is, if you run away when the army is defeated, you have to have a few more chances to escape. It's just that in the army, it is very taboo to say defeat without a fight, Lu Sheng naturally can't say it clearly, but between actions, he thinks about these five hundred people very thoroughly, and Xie Ying has more pity for this kind-hearted young man.

Lu Sheng coughed, and then brought up Guo Qian again.

Guo Qian was born in a military household, and Lu Sheng had never been in contact with a military household before.

The people of the Great Jin Dynasty are divided into three, six, nine and so on, and the upper class is naturally the emperor's relatives and high-ranking scholars, such as Xie Ying and Sima Yu; The second is the common people of the poor family, such as Lu Sheng Shen Lun, including landlords, wealthy merchants, craftsmen, gold, silver, salt households, and people. However, there are still many people whose identities are "cheap", such as tuntian households, tenant households, military households, slaves and maids, etc.

Lu Sheng was born in Yu Linwei, where the sons of good families gathered, and inevitably moved his heart of compassion, and when he saw Guo Qian's inferiority complex, he encouraged a few words. Now when I talk to Xie Ying, I still can't help but sigh: "I think that Guo Qian has the style of a general, and he is a material that can be made, if he is limited to his background, he can only be a junior sergeant, but it is a pity." ”

Xie Ying sank his face, frowned and asked, "You actually compare the three marquis of Anguo, Zhenguo, and Pingguo with him?" ”

Lu Sheng only felt that his question was very harsh, and he also frowned and replied: "What kind of prince will Xiangning have?" How can it not be compared? ”

Xie Ying said: "If you want stability in the army, you should ask all the armies to be at peace, and you can reward and punish your subordinates clearly. ”

Lu Sheng couldn't help but sneer: "I almost forgot, Gongzi Xie is also from the Hou Mansion, don't you feel that the untouchables are extravagant and want to be the Marquis of ten thousand households, and offend Gongzi?" ”

When Xie Ying heard this, he also grimaced, but before he could say anything, Lu Sheng stood up and strode out.

The two parted unhappily, but Xie Ying couldn't cry or laugh.

Xu spoiled him too much in the past, and this kid became more and more angry.