I just woke up. Zhang Fan heard the shouts of the soldiers of the Qi family army outside the camp. The sound was very loud. However, Zhang Fan was not woken up by the shouts of the soldiers outside. A few days ago, he had been worried about it, and it was estimated that he was too tired. Yesterday, I let go of all the worries in my heart at once. I really slept very deeply. This is the time he woke up. It's past noon.

Get out of the tent. It was found that not all the soldiers of the Qi family army on the school field were practicing. It's just a part. After all, it was already noon. The soldiers are all to eat. And the Qi family's army made a long-distance attack this time. From Jizhou in the north all the way to Jiangnan. There was no pause. The leader of this gang did not bring any of them. The matter of cooking the pot was left to a very small number of soldiers. Naturally, labor is limited. The soldiers could only go to eat in batches. And those who didn't have their turn yet had no complaints. I still continue my training.

Zhang Fan can see it. Because yesterday just ended a big war. The officers and men of the Qi family's army did not train very intensely. However, it was only the day after the battle. But there was no rest. Qi Jiguang didn't watch on the school grounds. These soldiers of the Qi family army would actually practice so consciously. From this point, we can see Qi Jiguang's ability to govern the army. And the real reason why this army is invincible.

"Your Excellency. You've woken up. Wang Meng, who was passing by, saw Zhang Fan standing on the edge of the school field and watching the drills of the Qi family's soldiers. Come over and say to him. "General Qi ordered the humble duty. If an adult wakes up. Please also tell us a little bit about it. ”

"Hmm." Zhang Fan nodded.

With Wang Meng came to Zhang Fan, the main account of Qi Jiguang's army. saw Qi Jiguang sitting in the position of coach. It seems to be writing something.

"Oh. Master Zhang is here. Qi Jiguang saw Zhang Fan enter his big tent. Said with a smile. "I'm writing a war report to be presented to the court. You're here. What do you think. Had a good night's sleep last night. ”

"Lord Qi has worked hard." Zhang Fan said very politely. "Zhang Fan is very good here. At the latest, it was the best night's sleep I've had in all my days. ”

"Haha. This is human nature. Qi Jiguang said with a smile. immediately leaned close to Zhang Fan's side. He even looked at the big tent where no one else was there. Said rather mysteriously. "Actually, I was the same last night. When I came back, I slept deeply. Nothing is known. ”

Zhang Fan didn't expect it. Qi Jiguang, who let go of things, would be so relaxed. I was still interested in joking with him. It can be seen that Qi Jiguang is in a really good mood at this time.

"Lord Qi. This ...... "suddenly. Zhang Fan seemed to have thought of something. "I don't know if Lord Qi remembers. The first time we met. Isn't it very similar to the current one? ”

Qi Jiguang heard Zhang Fan say this. I looked around. He nodded and shook his head. Said. "That's exactly what happened. But the mood is very different from that time. ”

Of course. Then. When Zhang Fan went to see Qi Jiguang. also entered Qi Jiguang's military tent. And Qi Jiguang also received Zhang Fan as he did now. Only then. Several towns in the north were being captured by the Tartars. People in the north have been displaced. It's a bleak picture.

And this time. The situation is very similar. There were four cities in the south of the Yangtze River that were occupied by the enemy forces that came from the Japanese and Fuso. It's just that Zhang Fan walked into Qi Jiguang's tent at this moment. The emergency outside is gone. There is no threat from the enemy. Naturally, this mood is no longer depressed. People also relaxed.

"That's right. Lord Qi. After Zhang Fan came back to his senses. said to Qi Jiguang. "I said yesterday that I would give a book to Your Majesty. I would like to ask you and me to discuss something that was agreed yesterday. As a result, I was too tired yesterday. That's forgotten. It's just right now. Now I'm going to write a recital. ”

At this time. The curtain of Qi Jiguang's tent was lifted. A soldier walked in with a food box.

"Let's play the things and let them go. After all, the war is over now. There's plenty of time. Qi Jiguang saw the person who came and said suddenly. You haven't eaten all day. I guess I'm hungry too. Just right. I've just had dinner here, too. Let's be in this together. ”

That's it. Qi Jiguang didn't wait for Zhang Fan to answer. He had already ordered the soldiers who had come to deliver the meal to get another meal. And this time, he even made it unprecedented for him to get a pot of wine. As a celebration of victory.

The dishes in the army are not good. But it's not too bad. At least for Zhang Fan. There are no unappetizing questions. He hadn't kept his mouth too bad.

Halfway through the meal. The two of them drank a few glasses of wine. The atmosphere has also become a little lively. The two also began the tradition of the Chinese. I like to talk about things at the dinner table.

I said. I still remember that time. When we first met. Is that...... It's been a year and a half. Qi Jiguang finished drinking the wine in the cup. Said to Zhang Fan. "You were lifted. I heard that it is still the first in Shaanxi. But yes, you're just a temporary requisitioned by the imperial court. That's when I heard the news. I thought I was another person who could only read. Nerds who don't know how to be flexible. And you when you walked into my tent. The first time I saw you. I was more sure of my original idea. So I was preaching to you at that time. But that's just an understatement. Because I think from the bottom of my heart you should also have that sour temper. I can't listen to anyone. ”

Zhang Fan listened to Qi Jiguang's words. I really sweated in my heart. He really didn't think about it. Qi Jiguang's first impression of himself will be like this. Come to think of it. Qi Jiguang was born in a family of generals. Several generations of the family have been generals of the Ming Dynasty. After the death of his father Qi Jingtong. Qi Jiguang, who was only seventeen years old, took over his father's position. He was the commander of Dengzhou Wei. At the age of twenty-two. Qi Jiguang was admitted to the martial arts examination. Afterwards. His legendary life officially began.

Think of it this way. It was normal for Qi Jiguang to have such a thought when he first met Zhang Fan. However, Zhang Fan didn't say anything about Qi Jiguang's words. He knows. Qi Jiguang must have something to say next.

"But what happened after that. It really changed my mind about you. "Sure enough. Qi Jiguang then continued. "It was after that battle. My subordinates received all the battle reports from the Imperial Court. Think of me when I report. I don't know how. I actually asked how you were. Originally. I didn't have any expectations. It's just a casual question.

"It's just that I really didn't expect it. The answer I got really shocked my heart. On the battlefield. You're acting like a novice. Some were scared, some were hesitant. But what surprised me was. Even if you personally ask the people who are traveling with you about something. They all told me. You've never been afraid.

"I've been fighting wars for so many years in my life. I haven't seen anything before. Even myself. Let's be honest. The first time I fought with the enemy. When you fight for your life. I was also a little scared in my heart. It's just that it doesn't show it. Those who joined the army were brutal and rough men. There are a lot of people who are very scared when they go to war for the first time. I've seen so much. But you didn't. I also believe that the person who told me about this situation would not lie to me. There's no need to lie to me. It really makes me think. You can’t judge a book by its cover. I did underestimate you. Right now. I want to apologize to you. Qi Jiguang said that he was going to stand up and do something.

"Lord Qi. This must not be the case. Zhang Fan saw Qi Jiguang like this. He quickly stood up and pressed him back into his seat. Said. "Zhang Fan doesn't have the slightest need for Lord Qi to apologize." That's what he said. Zhang Fan's heart admired Qi Jiguang even more. A person can apologize to someone for a subjective thought in their mind about someone else. In this day and age. It is indeed an extremely difficult thing to do.

"Lord Qi. Let's be honest. Zhang Fan saw Qi Jiguang sit down. I made it back to the chair myself. Said. "I'm not actually as heroic as I told Lord Qi. I'm ashamed to say it. It's my first time on the battlefield. In fact, I was very scared in my heart. It's just that at that time, I was still worried about my life. But he was worried about his mother at home. After all, my mother gave birth to me and raised me. For me to study for the exam. Sold his house. Hard work all day. At that time, I had just won the lift. Although it made the mother's face shine. But he has not yet fulfilled a trace of filial piety. I'm afraid I'll die on the battlefield. Or outside the Ming Dynasty. Mother, she was sad and didn't say anything. But he has to spend the rest of his life alone. In that case. I really don't have the face to go to see my father and grandfather. ”

"You don't have to be presumptuous." Qi Jiguang said. "No one has any family to care about. It's normal to have this kind of mind. Even if it's me. Now I have this concern. When I was training soldiers. I never told them. This is to serve the emperor and the imperial court. I always say it to them. 'No matter if you came to join the army to serve your country. Or maybe it's a mixed meal. But always think about your family.'" You want to. What is the soldier for. The original intention of joining the army was not to expand the territory. And its real purpose is to protect the family and defend the country. If an enemy invades my territory. Endanger my Ming people. That's the business for the rest of us.

"It doesn't matter what you're here for. Since you're here. You can't be a deserter. Then there would be only one death. And now that you're in the barracks. I don't practice on weekdays. I don't know the formation. Uncooked blending. In the future, it will be a death to go to the battlefield. The so-called man is not for himself. Heaven and earth are destroyed. Although this may sound a bit too extreme. It's uncomfortable. But it is true. Everyone said that my Qi family's army won all battles. But it wasn't up to me to run the army alone. It's still these soldiers who rely on it.

"I let them know. Won the battle. Not only can you save your own life. He can also save the lives of his family. And every time the battle is won. The court will always give some reward. I also gave it all to those soldiers who had meritorious service on the battlefield. Although it sounds like I'm paying these soldiers to fight bravely. But let's talk about it. This is the thing that most arouses the fighting spirit of these soldiers. The lives of themselves and their families. and money. ”

Zhang Fan didn't speak. He quietly listened to Qi Jiguang finish his words. Oh, yes. What Qi Jiguang said was not wrong at all. And then the great call to thought. Then there is the allegiance to the imperial power and the imperial court. None of them are as real as what an individual can get. The lives of themselves and their families. Plus money. That's all the ordinary people are asking for. For these things. A lot of people are going to work hard.

And now. No. It was at the beginning of the founding of the Ming Dynasty. A lot of people don't see this clearly. They feel as soldiers. That is, you should be loyal to the emperor and the imperial court. It's just that you should fight bravely. It is that you should fight to the battlefield and not ask for a report. In the end. The soldiers are not rewarded for their merits. And if there is a mistake, it is military torture. But he is full of self-pockets. They simply don't understand. The soldiers who are ordinary people are not asking for these honors that they can't match. All they asked for was peace and money. These are practical things.

Here's why. The border armies in the northern frontier of the Ming Dynasty will always maintain a super high combat effectiveness. After all, they are undergoing the test of life and death every moment. If they are not careful, they may lose their lives. Only by constantly training yourself. Make yourself stronger. In this way, you can save your life in the face of those Tartars on the battlefield. Come back alive to see your family.

And for those who were soldiers in the south of the Ming Dynasty. Not only did they join the army, but they were just trying to eat. On weekdays for the people. Even his own neighbors are fake. Want to make some profit. This is precisely the southeast coast facing those who are much weaker than the Tartars. But he has always been so passive. I've been so scared. Even many patrolling troops when they saw the Japanese landing. It's just a symbolic throw of a few arrows and then turn around and run. And after they go back. It is also necessary to say that the Japanese are powerful. I have resisted it myself, but it is useless. That's when I got back. Not only did they not solve the problem of the Japanese invaders. Instead, they were allowed to land ashore to commit murder. And these people are not only exempt from the slightest responsibility. On the contrary, he also got a good reputation for fighting bravely.

Zhang Fan understood the meaning of Qi Jiguang's words in his heart. Yet he said nothing. After all, if the words Qi Jiguang said were heard by outsiders now. If it is sent to the court. It's going to be an unnecessary hassle again. But now. There is such a brocade guard as Zhang Fan, and the commander listens to Qi Jiguang say this. I guess even if it's heard by something. I don't dare to spread it.

"Today is also a great time. Talking all this nonsense. I want you to think I'm verbose. Qi Jiguang said suddenly.

"Words there. Lord Qi's words. Food for thought. I also learned a lot from it. Zhang Fan hurriedly said.

"Oh. Tell me about it. I'd like to hear what you have to say. Qi Jiguang suddenly became insignificant. Asked.

Zhang Fan didn't expect that his words would actually make Qi Jiguang take on his nature. I had to think about it in my heart. Bite the bullet and say. "What Lord Qi just said. I know it all in my heart. Let's talk about it. Man lives a lifetime. It's only a few decades at most. These decades are not long. It's not short. Naturally, you have to think about yourself first. But Lord Qi. You've said so much. But he only missed a person and didn't say anything. ”

"Who." Qi Jiguang was even more complicated by Zhang Fan's question. Hurriedly asked.

"The man was far away. Sight. Zhang Fan looked at Qi Jiguang and replied.

"You're talking about me." Qi Jiguang was a little confused by Zhang Fan's answer.

"Not bad. What I'm talking about is you, Lord Qi. Zhang Fan nodded and said. Master Qi just said. When the army is governed. Let the soldiers under him step up their training. Fight your way to the enemy. It wasn't patriotic at all. Or allegiance to His Majesty or the Imperial Court. I couldn't agree more. But Lord Qi forgot to talk about himself. Why did Lord Qi have the determination to sweep away the Japanese in the first place? Give the people the idea of a peaceful and prosperous world.

"I know. Lord Qi is behind the gate. Maybe it's because Lord Qi is a person who likes to fight in his bones. But I can't see that you're that kind of person. Plus. Your family is not poor. At a young age, he inherited his father's position. I want to live a carefree life. That's not a problem at all. But you still chose to go to war. Then there is only one possibility. You're doing it for the sake of righteousness. ”

Qi Jiguang listened to Zhang Fan's remarks. I thought deeply. He hadn't really thought about it before. I never thought about why I would choose to take such a path. And now. Zhang Fan spoke up. Qi Jiguang found out. In fact, I have always been for the sake of righteousness. For the patriotic feeling in my heart. It's just the so-called "being in the game and not knowing the game". He himself had never noticed this problem.

"To the Han Dynasty. Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty Liu Che. Countless battles in his life. Although he also caused heavy casualties among the people of the country. Died outside the frontier. There are countless people whose families can't even see their corpses. Zhang Fan suddenly talked about it. But. But none of his courtiers nor his people said that he was not. On the contrary, he is very proud of what he did. All this goes on and on. Isn't it because Liu Che aroused the patriotism in people's hearts? ”

"You're right." Qi Jiguang affirmed Zhang Fan's statement. Nodding. Said. "But now. But it will never happen again. "Finished. Qi Jiguang let out a long sigh.

But Zhang Fan didn't say anything more.