Chapter 232: Companion (2)
Zhonglang cavalry general, in layman's terms, is the cavalry janissary officer, the commander of the lieutenant army and the first colonel cavalry.
The rank is naturally not as good as Liu Kan's original Surabaya lieutenant, but looking at Guanzhong, there are people who want to be Zhonglang cavalry generals, but there are countless people.
There is no other reason: the lieutenant army is the Praetorian Guard of the First Emperor and the guard army of Xianyang Palace. Everyone knows that Daqin has a million male divisions, but it is the most elite and the most combative, pushing the lieutenant army. Whether it is equipment or treatment, even the garrison is incomparable.
And Zhonglang is a cavalry general, and he is the emperor's Praetorian Guard officer, and he is not a confidant, so he cannot take responsibility.
Not only to be loyal, but also to have real talent. It is almost impossible to join the lieutenant army by virtue of connections. Because of the military position in the lieutenant army, he skipped the General's Mansion and was directly appointed by the First Emperor. Even if you are an ordinary soldier in the lieutenant army, you need to meet three conditions. First, the old Qin people, the old Qin people in the land of Xitui (now southeastern Gansu Province), should be the most priority.
Xizhui is a general name for the west at the time of Yin Shang.
It is also the place where the old Qin dragon is prosperous.
At the earliest, the old Qin people settled in Xitui because they were good at raising horses. King Xiao of Zhou made Ying Feizi a vassal, and since then there has been the old Qin clan.
In 770 B.C., Qin Xianggong escorted King Zhou Ping to move eastward, and was rewarded for his merits, and the Qin State was founded.
After occupying the territory of the former Zhou Dynasty in Shaanxi in later generations, which was occupied by the Rong and Di people, this began the pace of expansion of the Great Qin. In 677 B.C., Qin built its capital in Yongdi, and in the following three hundred years, the capital changed repeatedly, and the territory became more and more vast.
From Lao Qin's first step out of Xituo, the capital was changed eight times.
From Qinyi (now Qincheng, Tianshui, Gansu), to Yi (now southeast of Longxian County, Shanxi). Then Weizhihui (now the northeast of Meixian County, Shanxi), Pingyang (now the west of Meixian County, Shaanxi), Yongcheng (now Fengxiang County, Shaanxi), Jingyang, Liyang (north of Lintong County, Shaanxi), and later Xianyang.
Five hundred years of rise and fall. The old Qin people finally stood in Guanzhong.
In this process, the people of Xitui fought bloodily, and the casualties were incalculable. Hard work, in the most difficult time, always stand firmly by the side of the Ying family. So far, there are no more than 10,000 people in the land of Xideng, but they are waiting for the call of Xianyang Palace at any time. Therefore, since the first emperor was in power, it has been based on the Xizhui people. Form a lieutenant corps. However, he never allowed the lieutenant army to go to war.
This group of centaurs, except for the Ying Emperor, no one can summon it.
The second condition for joining the lieutenant army is to be strong in martial arts. On this basis, it is also necessary to have sufficient tactical literacy and be proficient in the method of military formation. Since the beginning of the Sima Coo period, Lao Qin has had an Iron Eagle Ruishi. But. I want to become an Iron Eagle Warrior. It's too difficult, one out of a thousand, one out of a thousand, to become an Iron Eagle Sharp. How will the Great Qin warriors who have been brushed down be placed?
So Sima Cuo came out of these warriors again. Elite men were selected to form the predecessor of the Lieutenant Army.
By the time the First Emperor ascended the throne. There is Zou Yan's theory of pushing the five elements of yin and yang. According to the theory of yin and yang of the five elements, the lieutenants and lieutenants of the country deduced the five-cone formation for the lieutenant army to practice. The infantry five-cone formation, the cavalry three-cone formation, can be divided into small formations, can also be gathered into a large array, it is said to be infinitely powerful.
However, the combat effectiveness of the lieutenant army has never been seen.
It's just that it is widely rumored in the outside world that the lieutenant is the first in the military customs. No. 1 in the world.
Such a troop. How can someone who is not the emperor's confidant be in charge? So. When Liu Kan took over the helm of Zhonglang's cavalry, he was stunned.
This glory came so quickly!
It's a little hard for Liu Kan to accept......
That night, an inner attendant sent the armor and equipment of the Zhonglang cavalry, and a book of soldiers embossed with the fire paint of the inner house, which was a military book for commanding the battle of the three cones. Liu Kan was holding the armor of the military book, a little crying and laughing. In the eyes of others, this is glory, but for him, it is pressure!
The night was dark.
At the end of the day, strong winds blow and the temperature plummets.
In Luoyang Palace, it is as warm as spring. More than a dozen braziers were placed on the ceremony, and the first emperor was on the throne, reading the official documents.
These official documents were all sent from Xianyang by 600 miles in an expedited manner.
Although the first emperor is no longer in Xianyang, he is still tireless in political affairs. Feng robbed Feng and Feng to get sick and his father and son, and would send the daily official documents to the hands of the First Emperor. If it was in the past, when Cheng Gong's paper was not clear, it would be very troublesome to carry hundreds of catties.
However, now, with Cheng Gong paper, it is much easier to transport official documents.
The First Emperor reviewed the chapter very seriously, and His Royal Highness, the chamberlain Zhao Gao stood quietly with his hands solemn, and his breath was divided into several exhalations.
After being by the side of the First Emperor for a long time, Zhao Gao naturally knew the character of the First Emperor.
That's a workaholic, once you get to work, it's impossible to rest without finishing the things at hand. Moreover, when the First Emperor reviewed the chapters, he hated being disturbed the most. Even a cough, or even a louder breathing, would provoke his thunderous anger. For this, Xianyang Palace doesn't know how many people died. Lessons from the past, how can Zhao Gao repeat the mistakes of the past?
Outside the main hall, the north wind howled.
The First Emperor finished reading the last note, put down the brush, and stretched hard. ^^^^
"Zhao Gao, Xianyang sent the ground, stop this."
Stop that?
Although it is transcribed with Cheng Gong paper, these recitals weigh more than ten catties. Sometimes, Zhao Gao really admired His Majesty's energy. If there is another person, even if he is more than ten years younger than His Majesty, I am afraid that he will not be able to withstand such a busy work day and night.
"Your Majesty, that's all!"
Zhao Gao said humbly: "The first snow in Guanzhong has arrived, and the right prime minister sent someone to say that the later recital may be delayed, please forgive your majesty." ”
"Oh......"
The First Emperor nodded, indicating that he understood.
He stood up and prepared to go to the apse. But after taking two steps, he suddenly stopped, turned his head and said to Zhao Gao, who was walking behind him: "I've been holding it all night, if you have anything to say, let's skip it." ”
The First Emperor spoke in the Xianyang dialect, which means: Let's talk about it now.
Yingchang, in the Xianyang dialect. It is the present meaning; Slightly, that is, casually chatting.
Zhao Gao smiled a little embarrassedly, "Your Majesty will go to Xingyang to summon hundreds of officials, and then you will patrol the East." Why did you let that Liu Shizi serve as a Zhonglang cavalry today? Liu's son is still young, and he has not been trained in the Lantian camp, so he seems to be a little ......"
"Earn a lot, I say he's suitable, that's suitable!"
The First Emperor interrupted Zhao Gao's words, "Ever since this Liu Clan appeared in Northern Xinjiang, I have been paying attention to him. This kid is brave and brave. None of the same. It is not an exaggeration to say that he is the first warrior of Lao Qin, but it is actually Lao Qin's contempt for the world. In Loucang, he did not do badly, and during the Sandian Rebellion, he was quite calculating. He has a good background, has military exploits, and is also the son-in-law of a virgin mother. Very good. Very good! ”
Speaking of this, what else can Zhao Gao say.
The First Emperor continued: "The first few let him be ordered outside the palace, and the little guy is also very patient and extremely vigilant. I arranged for a dozen Iron Eagle Sharps to observe in the dark. The little guy actually noticed something. Although there is no action, it can be seen. He was wary. Such a person is the most suitable to serve as a cavalry general in the forward army...... Lao An is old, and it's time to enjoy happiness! ”
Lao An is the former lieutenant army lieutenant general, and the men and horses taken over by Liu Kan were originally commanded by Lao An.
"I'm going to take advantage of this hunt to observe that little guy again. If he could, let him spend some time in the lieutenant corps. Wait until you're older. can be the only one for my old Qin...... Ha. Fusu's kid has a really good eye. ”
The first emperor's seemingly unintentional sentence. But in Zhao Gao's heart, there were stormy waves.
Liu Kan is a native of Fusudi!
Now looking at the meaning of the First Emperor, it is clear that he wants to cultivate Liu Kan well. In other words, Your Majesty is cultivating talents for the eldest prince.
If you look at it this way, does it mean that Your Majesty has the intention to make the eldest prince the crown prince?
Otherwise, there are many young talents in the Manchu Dynasty, why did they fall in love with Liu Kan? Feng Jing and others, which one is not of noble birth?
Thinking of this, Zhao Gao couldn't help but feel a little lonely.
Previously, His Majesty did not set up a prince, but doted on his young son Yinghuhai. Zhao Gao is a teacher of Hu Haidi, although he is an internal servant, but he has other plans in his heart. Anyway, if you shout to ascend the throne, you can be regarded as half an emperor...... When the time comes, the high power and wealth will roll in. But if the eldest prince Fusu ascends the throne as the emperor, what is he? In the end, it was still empty!
Together, all sorts of thoughts come flooding in.
Fortunately, Zhao Gao has served the First Emperor for many years, and he almost died earlier, and his heart has been honed as solid as a rock.
Although his heart is turning a thousand times, his face is very calm. He silently followed behind the First Emperor, his eyes were spinning non-stop.
The lieutenant army was loyal only to the emperor.
So there was not much resistance to the change of Zhonglang's riders.
On the second day after receiving the holy decree, Liu Kan officially became a Zhonglang cavalry general. Liu Xin and the twenty personal entourages were included in the lieutenant army, but only under Liu Kan. Liu Xin, a young cavalry general, followed Liu Kan. In the lieutenant army, the cavalry junior general is equivalent to the existence of the commander of Lu, who can govern fifty people. But Liu Xin, a young cavalry general, actually didn't have a single soldier under his hands.
Familiarized for two days in the lieutenant corps.
On the third day, the First Emperor set off for Xingyang.
The cavalry army was the vanguard, and Liu Kan led 2,000 cavalry troops to go out in advance.
When they arrived in Xingyang, Yingzhuang and others were already waiting outside the city. Seeing Liu Kan, Yingzhuang couldn't help but be stunned. As for Liu Kan, he could only smile bitterly at him, and then led the soldiers and horses, lined up on guard, cleaned up the surrounding environment outside Xingyang City, and set up a camp tent.
The First Emperor is not ready to enter the city!
He will meet with officials in a military tent outside Xingyang City.
A day later, the First Emperor set out again and began his journey to the East. Liu Kan didn't even have a word to Ying Zhuang, and for the whole day, he immediately inspected the perimeter of the camp until it was dark, and he was able to rest. I can't talk to Yingzhuang, let alone meet with Jia Shao. As a Zhonglang cavalry general, everything is based on the safety of the first emperor, and the rest are all trivial.
However, Jia Shao is smart.
When Liu Kan was patrolling outside the camp, he had a face-to-face with Liu Kan from a distance.
There was no verbal conversation between the two, Jia Shao nodded towards Liu Kan, which meant to say: I have come back from Daliang, but it has not been successful, what should I do next?
As for Liu Kan, he could only nod in response.
It means to tell Jia Shao: After Your Majesty leaves Xingyang, you will lead your troops back to Loucang. I'll have to wait until I get back and I'll do it.
So, Jia Shao bowed his hand on the horse and turned his horse away.
After that, Liu Kan didn't know!
As the main general of the forward army, he went south to Yunmeng with the battle of the First Emperor. Along the way, I worked hard and didn't repeat it.
In mid-November, the chariot arrived in Yunmeng.
The first emperor was in Yunmeng Daze, after paying tribute to Emperor Shun, he abandoned the chariot and took a boat down the river, and the river was frozen.
Above the river, however, is a different scene. The river is rolling eastward, and the fleet, which stretches for more than ten miles, is mighty on the river. Since the Lishan Imperial Mausoleum has entered the critical stage, a large amount of wood is needed. Therefore, on the surface of the river, there are many large trees drifting, and they follow the river.
The wood of the south is very troublesome to the north.
One of the most difficult is the problem of this road.
Although the First Emperor built many gallop roads, transportation problems still existed. In particular, the rivers in the south of the Yangtze River are more difficult.
In many cases, the transportation of large trees is carried by rafting through the river.
Exiting from the upstream and receiving downstream. There were people watching along the way to put these timbers stuck somewhere in the river.
In this way, it makes it more difficult for the ship to travel.
Liu Kan led his troops to board the boat on horseback and constantly cleaned up the river along the way. Almost after the first month, the fleet passed through Danyang and settled down.
This voyage really tossed Liu Kan a lot......
The fleet docked at Danyang, and the First Emperor and his entourage abandoned the ship and boarded the train, arriving in Qiantang around the middle of the first month.
After the first emperor arrived in Qiantang, he did not stop.
With officials of all sizes, on the first day of February, I watched the turbulent Qiantang tide. The source of the Qianjiang tide is on the lion's head sea in Huangshawu. The lion's head is a rock jutting out of the sea, connected to the foot of the Eagle Cave. Looking from afar, it looks like a lion that has just come down the mountain, hence the name of the lion's head, and it is also an ideal place for people to watch the tide of the Qianjiang River.
Every time the river tide is rising, the scenery has a unique taste.
The tide rolls up the mud and sand, and it doesn't cross the beach, sometimes it is straight, things meander and twist, and finally the word tide.
In his previous life, Liu Kan had watched the scene of the Qianjiang tide many times. I know that this Qianjiang tide can be seen every day, but on the fifteenth day of the new year, the tide will be relatively high. But when it comes to the best time to see it, it is still on the eighth day of August in the lunar calendar, and it is still more than half a year away.
Of course, the First Emperor could not have stayed here for half a year.
After all, as an emperor, a generation of heroes. There are still many things to deal with in the DPRK and China, so it is enough to pick a good day and enjoy the scenery, although you can't see the surging tide, you can feel it a little. Besides, he didn't come to have fun in the first place.
However, no one thought of it.
The first emperor watched the tide, but there were branches on the side, and there was a right and wrong......