At the end of the three-day intensive training, a group of generals and colonels and soldiers gathered to discuss matters that night, and everyone sat on the left and right.

First, the training process and results were summarized, and then the errands were discussed and arranged.

"I already told you a few days ago why the imperial court set up a camp to select generals, and I won't repeat it today. But I want to make it clear that I transferred you here to form the Elective Battalion, not because you are elite, but because we have worked together before, and I am more familiar with you. The selection of generals is the most important thing in the army, and one thing I can tell you now is that the results of this selection of generals will determine who will go to the battlefield with you five years from now, if you don't train well, you can't choose really good generals, and when the time comes, you will be dragged back by the battlefield, then it is no wonder that others. I hope that through your hands, I will select comrades who can entrust their lives on the battlefield in five years! I want you to understand this and keep it in your hearts at all times! Yang Congyi looked at the generals and colonels with a solemn expression.

"Now I'm going to talk about the selection. I can tell you that the general election charter was written by me personally, and in my plan, the entire selection process should reflect a characteristic, that is, actual combat! Those who can fight and dare to fight stay, and those who can't fight and dare not fight will be eliminated directly. ”

As soon as Yang Congyi's words came out, the generals were in an uproar.

"Actual combat? How to choose a general? A real knife and a real shot? ”

"What about dead people?"

"We are two thousand brothers fighting one by one, and in the end, I am afraid that there will not be many people left, and it is too miserable to choose such a general!"

Yang Congyi waved his hand when he heard it and said, "Listen to me first." The actual combat I am talking about is slightly different from what you think, the spear removes the head, the sword does not open the blade, and everything else must be close to the actual battle, as a real battle to fight, and how to fight is completely up to you, and I will not interfere. ”

Listening to this explanation, the generals are still puzzled in their hearts, how to fight? Can you really fight the forbidden army as an enemy? How can this be done?

Seeing that they didn't seem to understand very well, Yang Congyi also explained more, and then announced a decision, only to hear him say: "Starting tomorrow, I will give you a lecture on martial arts combined with classic combat examples in history for three days, and then you will lead four commanders to conduct a one-on-one actual combat confrontation, and the two teams with the most victories will be used as the touchstone troops, and after two months, they will face all the forbidden army teams that came to participate in the selection of generals, and the two teams with the least victories will stay in the selection camp and be responsible for the garrison and logistics supply of the entire selection general battalion. Anything else you don't understand? ”

The generals were apprehensive and silent.

Yang Congyi glanced at them and said: "It is definitely a rare experience to be able to fight against most of the elite of the forbidden army as a touchstone unit, and it is not a problem to receive the commendation of the whole army, the reward of the front division of the palace, and even the reward of the imperial court." Space is limited, so I hope you will prepare well and strive for this opportunity. ”

"Since Shen has decided to join the army, from tomorrow onwards, you will train and attend classes like them. As for joining the army on the land, there is no need to participate in training because of the complicated errands such as the procurement of materials for the construction of the camp, the transportation of grain and grass, and the recruitment of craftsmen, what do you think? Yang Congyi looked at the two and asked.

Shen Jin clenched his fists and said, "Yes, my lord, but I have a proposal." ”

Yang Congyi then asked, "What proposal?" ”

Shen Jin replied: "I also want to participate in the actual battle with the army, I hope the lord will agree!" ”

Yang Congyi thought about it seriously, and then said, "When the lecture is over, let's talk about it." ”

He didn't agree, but he didn't refuse either, he couldn't make up his mind whether he could let Shen Jin go.

Seeing this, Shen Jin didn't say anything more.

And Lu You also agreed, without many words, it was a good experience to stay in the army for a while, but it was obviously impossible to let him stay in the army, because he still had to take the imperial examination.

"How the whole army will train in the next few days, you will go back and arrange it yourself, and from tomorrow onwards, you will come here every hour to attend classes. If there's nothing else to do, go back and get some rest. ”

They trained under the sun for three days, and they were indeed a little tired, since Lord Yang had already planned and arranged the rest of the things, then what else did they have to say, just implement it as required.

The crowd got up and took leave, and soon dispersed.

"My lord, won't you arrange an errand for me?" In the past few days, Qingchen has been carrying a sword to follow Yang Congyi, even in the school field, she has never been far away from more than a zhang distance, after the last incident in Jiangkou Village, she began to worry about her husband's safety.

Yang Congyi said with a smile: "The army is all men's affairs, you can take care of the gold and silver in the camp with peace of mind, and you don't have to follow me in the wind and sun." ”

As soon as Qingchen heard this, he was immediately a little unhappy, only to hear her reply: "Then I should also have something to do, everyone is busy, and I am idle, so that people can see that I am idle in the camp, what do ordinary soldiers think?" Why don't you find me something to do, or should I go to the room to help? ”

"Don't." When Yang Congyi heard this, he hurriedly waved his hand and said, "The room is smoky, and you can't help when you go to such a place." In this way, since you are allowed to take care of the gold and silver, you will be responsible for the cost of material procurement, land requisition, and the employment of craftsmen in the future. What do you think? ”

Qingchen was stunned for a moment, and quickly shook his head and refused: "I don't know how to reconcile, so much money, I don't dare to give it, what should I do if I give it wrong?" Let's do it yourself. ”

Yang Congyi said with a smile: "No, I can teach you, there is time to reconcile the accounts, as long as the accounts are good, be careful when giving money, there will be no mistakes, even if it is really wrong, after verification and verification, the more given will be recovered, and the less will be made up, in fact, it is nothing." ”

Qingchen wanted to say something more, but Yang Congyi said again: "It's so decided, you will be responsible for this errand, and I will teach you to reconcile accounts in a few days." ”

"Alright then, if something goes wrong, don't blame me." Come to Yiwu, you can help your husband do something, it's not a trip in vain, Qingchen struggled in his heart, and finally responded to this matter.

"I'm tired these days, go back to my room and rest." The two turned off the lights and got up to leave.

At dawn, the horn sounded, and the whole army walked to the training ground with weapons, and began normal military drills under the leadership of the generals and officers.

Yang Congyi and Qingchen also got up early and found a secluded place, one practicing swords and the other practicing guns.

An hour later, the officers of each team continued to practice with ordinary soldiers, and Su Zhong, Luo Cong and other generals came to the barracks to listen to the coach's class.

There were no teaching materials, no teaching aids, and no blackboard, but I saw Yang Congyi standing and speaking, and the generals sitting and listening.

"Time is limited, in these three days, we only learn three articles in the "Art of War", the marching chapter, the terrain chapter, and the nine places chapter, these three articles are the basis of marching and fighting, and they are also more practical for us, and we can learn and apply them lively. Today we will first learn about the march. ”

Yang Cong said righteously, paused for a moment, and immediately recited: "Sun Tzu said: Where the army is the enemy: the mountains are in the valley, the life is high, the battle is not climbed, and the army of the mountain here is also." If there is no water, there will be far water; The guest comes from the water, do not welcome it in the water, so that it can be hit half-helped, and it will be profitable; Those who want to fight welcome guests without being attached to the water; The place of observation is high, there is no water current, and the army on the water here is also. Absolutely rebuke Ze, but there is nothing left behind; If the army is in the repulsion, it will carry the trees according to the water and grass, and the army of the rebuke here is also. The flat land is easy, and the right back is high, the former dies and the latter lives, and the army of the flat land here is also. With all the benefits of the four armies, the reason why the Yellow Emperor defeated the four emperors is also ....... If the pawn is not attached to it and is punished, he will not accept it, and if he does not accept it, it will be difficult to use. If the pawn has been personally attached and the punishment is not good, it cannot be used. Therefore, it is necessary to order it to be written and to use force. If you teach your people, you will obey them; If the order is not done to teach its people, the people will not obey. Let those who do it get along with the crowd. ”

After preparing in advance, Yang Congyi memorized it in one go, and the generals were puzzled, not knowing what he meant at all, only Shen Jin's face remained unchanged, and he nodded slightly, as if he understood something.

This kind of situation was expected by Yang Congyi, they are all a group of rough people who have been in the army for many years, and it is good to be able to read a few words, but it is difficult for them to understand "The Art of War", which is difficult for strong men, and it is impossible at present.

So he immediately explained, "What does this march mean?" As the name suggests, this article is mainly about the precautions when marching. So how do you understand it? Listen to me explain to you one by one, in the marching chapter, Sun Tzu said: When an army marches to fight and observes and judges the enemy's situation, it should pay attention to: when passing through the mountains, it should be close to the valley with water and grass; When stationed, it is necessary to choose a place of birth, high and sunny; If the enemy occupies high ground, do not attack from the back. These are the principles of disposition of marching operations in the mountains. to cross the river, to camp a little farther from the river; If the enemy crosses the river to attack, it is more advantageous not to meet it in the river, but to attack it when it is partly crossed and partly uncrossed, and halfway through; If you want to engage an enemy army, do not go near a river to meet it; When stationed in river areas, they should also be high and facing the sun, and should not be stationed or set up in low depressions downstream of the enemy's army. These are the principles of disposition of marching and fighting in the river zone. ”

With this explanation, the generals nodded, they were all people who had fought in battle, and judging from past experience, marching and fighting should indeed be like this.

After explaining, Yang Congyi said again: "Sun Tzu said so in the Art of War, so what do we do when we fight?" Let's not talk about the battle against Li Yue in Quang Nam last year, everyone thinks about it, is our action in line with this marching art of war? When passing through the mountains, do you try to march along the bottom of the valley with water sources, and when you camp and camp, do you choose a place where it is convenient to advance and retreat, rather than a Jedi that is difficult to advance and retreat? So what do we do when we march and fight where there are rivers? Who's going to say. ”

As soon as the words fell, I only heard Yao Chang say: "We won two battles in Qinzhou last year, both near the river, the first one we ambushed on the opposite side of a river, when the enemy crossed the river, took advantage of the fact that they crossed the river slowly, and the marching troops could not be connected before and after, and wiped out all the enemies who crossed the river in advance, and then the whole army approached the river, used the river to trap them on the riverbank, and wiped them all out in one fell swoop. This should be the reason that the adults just said about waiting for the enemy to cross the river halfway and take the opportunity to attack, right? ”