It was late autumn, and the inside and outside of Tongguan City were bleak and solemn. On the south side of Tongguan, the originally dense forest was cut down on a large scale due to the war, and it became bare, revealing dark brown soil, which was as dazzling as scabies. The enemy outside the pass had just finished another round of attacks and had just retreated. The blood-soaked ground beneath the gate was a piercing black-red, and the moat was littered with corpses. Many of the corpses were decomposed, emitting a pungent stench.

The defenders methodically cleaned up the corpses that were closed. After the body was removed, only dark red blood stains were left on the city bricks. Li Mi stood on top of the wall, touching the city bricks with his hands, silent, not knowing what he was thinking.

"It's still uncomfortable" Gao Xianzhi didn't know when he also went up to the city wall, walked to Li Yu's side, and stopped, "You are very good, and you can be calm when you see this bloody scene for the first time." When I first followed my father to kill the enemy, I didn't eat water and rice for three days, and I just kept vomiting. Gao Xianzhi smiled and comforted Li Yu.

Li Mi did not explain that the soul in his body had also experienced the wars of the later generations. Even so, the first time he saw the tragedy of the war in this cold weapon era, Li Mi was also greatly shocked.

"It's tragic, big brother. This is war, this is simply a Shura field made of human flesh. In this, human life is like a mustard. ”

"Hey, this is a time of life. The most valuable in this era are those famous nobles who sit on the high hall. They are grass mustard. Even I'm just a little thicker. I can't say that I lost my life one day. Gao Xianzhi was infected by Li Yu, raised his hand and pointed to the corpse under the gate, and sighed.

"Big brother, I have an idea, I had it a few days ago." Li Mi turned his head and looked at Gao Xianzhi with a serious expression, "This is our comrade, big brother." They are brothers who stand side by side with us to protect our family and country. They also have families, children, old fathers, old mothers, and big brothers. They have given their lives for their families and countries, and we should treat them with the courtesy of national soldiers. Rather than being hastily buried in mass graves. ”

Gao Xianzhi took a deep breath, "That's right, we'll discuss it later." Rice has been made in the army, so let's eat first. I can't say that there will be a fierce battle in the afternoon. ”

Li Mi knew that the military situation was important, so he packed up his feelings and walked down the city wall with Gao Xianzhi one after the other. The destructive power of the enemy troops outside the city is really amazing, and the inside of the pass is devastated by the war. The soldiers sat on the ground and cooked on the spot. Li Mi stepped forward, took the horse spoon from the hand of a soldier, stirred it in the pot a few times, and frowned. Seeing that Li Mi was displeased, the soldier said, "Sir doesn't know, in this war, it is a great luck to have this porridge to fill your stomach. In a few days, the food from Chang'an arrived, and the sergeants had dry food. Li Mi listened to this person's words, and looked up at the soldier in front of him, this person was quite thin, and his armor was draped on his body. His face was dark with smoke and fire, but he had a pair of immature and bright eyes.

"Have you read a book?" Li Mi was slightly surprised.

"After a few days of studying, I failed to pass the exam. After the rebellion of the thieves, the villain came to serve in the army. When the soldier saw Li Mi talking to him, he said with a respectful salute.

"Come with me. I have something to ask you. Li Mi didn't expect to meet a scholar in the army, and said with great interest. The man put down the horse spoon, clenched his fist to the sergeant sitting around, and followed Li Mi.

Gao Xianzhi's food is no different from that of the soldiers, the same is corn porridge with clear soup and little water. Gao Xianzhi sat on the ground, and the sergeant handed over a bowl of hot porridge soup one by one, but did not hand it to the young sergeant called by Li Mi. Li Mi was a little surprised, and just as he was about to speak, the sergeant spoke, "There is a lot of grain in this kettle." The villain's share is on the gang side. It's not too late for the villain to go back and eat, they will definitely keep it for the villain. ”

Hearing this, Li Mi handed him the big bowl in his hand, "You and I are both scholars, and it is really not easy to be fortunate enough to meet each other in this army." I don't have to go to war, I'll give you this share. ”

The sergeant licked his chapped lips, his eyes full of longing, but shook his head firmly. Seeing that he didn't answer, Li Mi glanced at Gao Xianzhi. "You scholars, you are weak-bodied. And you will take what the gentleman gives you. Gao Xianzhi saw Li Mi giving him a look, and said to the sergeant. Seeing the general speak, the sergeant took the bowl in Li Mi's hand. Maybe he was very hungry, and he didn't care about the porridge and soup, so he snorted and ate it.

After the meal, Gao Xianzhi said hello to Li Mi and went to patrol with the guards. Li Mi found a fairly clean staircase and sat down, and began to talk with the sergeant.

The man's name was Sunon Ilk, which means quick man. The ancestor was a general of the Blue Turkic tribe, and in the early Tang Dynasty, he moved to the Central Plains with most of the Turks. After that, the family continued to decline, and his grandfather's generation could only hunt in the mountains for a living. His father joined the army and served as a sergeant major, and died in Luoyang a few days ago. After his father died, he threw his pen from Rong and joined the Tongguan army.

"Your family has served in the army for generations, why are you the only one who reads the scriptures?" Li Mi was very interested in him and continued to ask.

"It is precisely because the villain's family is acting for the army from generation to generation that I know the difficulty of the military. Sir, please see which of the soldiers has not been in the army for generations. In this army that licks blood with a knife to spend its days, if you don't have a skill, you won't have a chance to get ahead. When his father was alive, he had high hopes for the villain. It's a pity that the difficulty of this examination room is no worse than that in this army. The villain participated in the test twice, and both times he was only short of the list. After my father left, the villain came to serve in this army. "Sunon Ilke has a very good impression of Li Mi, and he has no reservations about Li Mi.

"You serve in this army. He has an understanding of things in the army. What do you think about the affairs of the army? Li Mi also has a good impression of the young man in front of him who is younger than himself, and he is interested in taking the school entrance examination to him.

"Sir actually understands. Since Mr. is a villain in the school, the villain will talk about it. "Su Nong knew that Li Mi was taking the test for his talents, and he knew that his opportunity to turn over was in front of him" My Tang Army has always implemented the government military system, which is a farmer in peacetime, training in the gap between farmers, and serving in the army in wartime. The strength of the military system of this prefecture is probably the wide range of soldiers. But there are also shortcomings in this, such as the lack of training of soldiers and the lack of military strength. The army under the government military system is relatively loose and disciplined, and if the war coincides with the busy farming, the soldiers are worried about their own field food, and the morale of the army is even more unstable. Su Nong talked eloquently, completely forgetting the difference between Li Mi and his identity in front of him, and said his thoughts in one go.

"If there is an army, it is specialized in military affairs, and it is diligent in training, and it does not do agricultural work. What do you think. Li Mi was very appreciative of the young man's insight in front of him, and couldn't help but speak out and discuss it with him.

"The strength of this army must have increased dramatically. If this army is out, it will be like a sword unsheathed. Although Sunong knew the advantages and disadvantages of the government military system, he never thought that there would be such an army as Li Mi said. He did not believe that such an army would appear. Although he knew that Li Mi was General Gao's brother-in-law, he would definitely not be able to create such a strong force with his identity.

"If there is an army, the art of bows and horses, the art of war, and the strategy are all excellent, and they are specialized in military affairs. What do you think? Li Mi didn't care about Sunong's thoughts, and continued to talk to himself.

"If so, this army will surely be the king of the army." Sunong was stunned by Li Yu's thoughts, this is something that he can't even think of. If it becomes an army, it will definitely be a move that will shake the past and the present. "But how could it be?" Sunong sighed dejectedly.

"It's man-made." A smile appeared on the corner of Li Yu's mouth, looking at Gao Xianzhi who came from a distance after patrolling the city.

"What? You're going to ask me to send all the sergeants out with you? Not to mention whether you have military power or not. Do you know that although this sergeant is a military rank and a local commission, he is the backbone of the army. Without these backbones, the combat power of the army will definitely be discounted. Gao Xianzhi shook his head busily and rejected Li Yu's suggestion.

"Big brother, I also know that the sergeant major is the backbone of the army. But you think, if you gather these sergeants together and form an army alone. Then this army will definitely be a strong force. If you practice carefully, these people will be skilled in bows and horses, and they will be proficient in the art of war. This army is bound to be invincible. Li Yu grinned and continued to bewitch our General Gao Xianzhi.

"No, no, no. If you want my side guard, I will definitely give it to you without saying a word, and let you toss it. You can't ask these sergeant majors. Although Gao Xianzhi was itchy by the beautiful scene described by Li Mi, he also sternly refused.

"Did I say I didn't want your guards," Li Mi continued with a grin.

"What! When did you rabbit remember my guards? Gao Xianzhi suddenly understood that he was being bypassed by Li Mi.

"Little rabbit, you actually counted my brother." Gao Xianzhi couldn't laugh or cry when Li was angry, and scolded with a smile. "Tell me, how much do you want." Although he was choked by Li Mi's stalking like a scoundrel, Gao Xianzhi was really fascinated by the wonderful scene described by Li Mi, and couldn't help but let go.

"All the guards. Three thousand soldiers. Li Mi saw Gao Xianzhi loosen his mouth and said with a smile.

"What! You just kill me. Gao Xianzhi was amused by Li Mi again, "There are 3,000 guards of labor and management, and you need 3,000 soldiers." You kid thinks that the head of labor and management is not bright, or what? ”

"Big brother, if you look at the current war, it is often a large army of tens of thousands of people fighting. I don't want the 6,000 much. I'm afraid I won't have enough. Li Mi licked his face and smiled.

"Mother, a profiteer's face, it's a pity that you don't become a businessman." The more Gao Xianzhi said, the more angry he became: "The guard Lao Tzu will give you a thousand, and the sergeant chief will give you a thousand." That's all, love or not. ”

Li Mi saw that Gao Xianzhi was really angry, so he comforted him with gentle words, "Big brother, don't be angry." These soldiers are not my private property, and they are not under the command of my eldest brother after training. When these people are used, it is not a matter of the eldest brother's military order, so can't the younger brother not give it? That's all, the younger brother also raised the price with the eldest brother. "Li Bi originally wanted a thousand-man team, after all, the essence of special operations lies in being small and fine. Unexpectedly, Gao Xianzhi gave two thousand-person teams in one bite, and Li Yu's heart blossomed happily.

Gao Xianzhi saw that Li Mi accepted it when he saw it, and comforted himself, so he was not so angry, "You dare not give it!" Beware of labor and management will engage you in military justice. ”

Li Mi took the talisman from Gao Xianzhi's hand, raised his feet and walked out. When he was about to reach the door, he turned around and said, "By the way, big brother, weapons, ordnance, and war horses." I want to have double. Thank you, big brother. With that, he ran out.

Bang, Gao Xianzhi picked up a teacup and threw it at Li Yu, the teacup fell to the ground and shattered, "Get out!" If it doesn't work, labor and management will skin you. Gao Xianzhi scolded angrily.