Chapter 19: The Art of War

Sweat more in peacetime and bleed less in wartime?

When Zhang Changde heard this, his eyes couldn't help but light up.

He didn't expect that although Ji Lie had never been on the battlefield, he could say such concise and thought-provoking words!

"But you can rest assured, although the weekday practice is a little harder, but Lone will not treat you badly."

Ji Lie paused, and then said with a smile,

"Not to mention three meals a day, you can eat meat every three or five days!"

Hearing this, everyone was stunned!

Although it is quite peaceful at the moment, it is extremely difficult for ordinary people to fill their stomachs.

Only during the New Year's holidays, can you eat a meal of meat once in a while!

However, now, as long as you practice on time, you can not only eat a full meal, but also eat meat!

This sounds like a fantasy!

After being stunned, all the new pawns were full of fanaticism and said loudly,

"Swear allegiance to the king!"

"The prince is a thousand years old, a thousand years old!"

Ji Lie nodded with satisfaction and asked the new pawns to gather and go back to Zhuangzi to rest first.

He took out two booklets from his arms and handed them to Zhang Changde.

"Lord Wang, what is this?"

Zhang Changde took the booklet with a puzzled expression.

"Just open it and see."

Ji Lie smiled slightly.

Zhang Changde flipped through a few pages casually, his face instantly became solemn, and he held the booklet and read it carefully.

In the first booklet, the method of military training was recorded.

From daily military training and combat weapons training to formation drills, it can be said that everything is available.

This method of military training alone is enough to be called a treasure.

But when Zhang Changde saw the content of the second booklet, he gasped, and the shock in his heart was difficult to describe in words.

"The Art of War."

"The Beginning."

"Martyrs said: Soldiers, the major affairs of the country, the place of death and life, and the way of survival, must not be ignored."

“……”

"Combat."

"Lie said: Where the method of military use, galloping thousands of cars, leather cars thousands of times, with 100,000 armor, thousands of miles of food, then the internal and external expenses, the use of guests, the material of glue paint, the dedication of car armor, the daily cost of thousands of gold, and then 100,000 divisions."

“……”

The booklet is divided into 13 chapters, which expound on the art of war from five aspects: strategic planning, operational command, battlefield changes, military geography, and special tactics.

Its content is comprehensive and its thoughts are profound, which is really rare in the world!

Zhang Changde has also read a lot of military books.

But compared to this "Art of War" in Great Xia, those military books are like comparing the light of rice grains with the light of the sun and the moon!

After so many years on the battlefield, although he also has a lot of insights about the art of war in his heart, his talent is limited and he can't express and record it in words.

And after watching "The Art of War", Zhang Changde instantly felt like he was empowered!

He even has a different understanding of the word war!

Holding the two booklets in his hand, Zhang Changde burst into tears!

"Your Highness, what's wrong with Commander Zhang?"

Xiu'er tugged at the hem of Ji Lie's clothes and asked in a low voice.

"He must have cried with joy."

Ji Lie quite understands Zhang Changde's feelings.

You must know that "The Art of War" is the earliest military book in ancient China.

The military ideas contained in it are still admired by the world until the 21 st century.

Even the West Point Military Academy and Harvard Business School in the beautiful country have listed it as a required textbook.

Even when the conflict broke out between the big bear and the second bear, they captured "The Art of War" on the battlefield!

Compared with ancient China, there are many similarities between the Great Xia Dynasty and ancient China, but there are still many completely different points.

Just like military theory, the Great Xia Dynasty was still in a relatively humble stage.

Until now, there has not been a military book like "The Art of War", oh no, it should be called "The Art of War".

How could a military general like Zhang Changde not be excited after seeing "The Art of War" in Great Xia?

After a long time, Zhang Changde wiped away his tears and solemnly bowed to Ji Lie!

"The ancients once said that when you hear the Tao, you can die at night!"

"In the past, some of my subordinates sat in the well and watched the sky, and I am willing to go to the soup for the prince from today onwards, and I will not hesitate!"

Although he was determined to be loyal to Ji Lie before, in Zhang Changde's heart, he was still a little proud.

He thinks that he has a lot of talent for managing the army and fighting wars, and it is really lucky that Ji Lie can recruit him.

However, after reading these two booklets today, Zhang Changde realized how outrageous he was wrong!

Ji Lie can write such a military art, he is simply a soldier immortal!

As for what bullshit fairy said, Zhang Changde didn't believe it!

The most important thing is that Ji Lie was willing to give him such an important training technique and military book.

It's enough to see how much Ji Lie values him.

Zhang Changde is not ungrateful, so he naturally wants to show his loyalty with this!

"Commander Zhang is polite, there are still many places to rely on you in the future."

Ji Lie smiled and stretched out his hand to help Zhang Changde up.

"The prince is willing to reuse his subordinates, which is a blessing for his subordinates!"

Zhang Changde said solemnly.

Seeing that he was being pinched by himself so easily, the corners of Ji Lie's mouth couldn't help but show a satisfied smile.

……

In order to distinguish himself from Zhang Changde and other palace guards, three hundred new pawns composed of homeless strong men were turned into guards.

In the following period, Zhang Changde carried out strict and brutal training for them.

I have to admit that Ji Lie's method of training soldiers summed up from later generations can be said to be quite effective.

In just half a month, the mental outlook of these guards has been completely renewed!

If you equip the armor and fight for your life, you will definitely be considered a strong army in the world!

But new problems arise.

Ji Yeol has no money!

"Your Highness, according to the current progress, I am only afraid that the money in the house will support it for another half a month at most."

Xiu'er wrinkled Xiao Yao's nose, extremely cute and authentic.

As the saying goes, gold will always shine, silver will always run out, and discipline will always fall out.

Although Zhao Meiniang and Yang Dehou promised to provide Ji Lie with 3,000 acres of land.

But Ji Lie was really embarrassed, so he completely asked them to pay, so he took out 30,000 taels of silver and handed it to the two.

In addition, the 1,000 people in Zhuangzi eat, drink and Lazar all rely on Youwangfu.

In order to facilitate the farming of the families of the guards in Zhuangzi, Ji Lie sent people to buy a lot of seeds and farm tools to plough cattle.

That's a lot of money.

Ji Lie looked at the account book in front of him, and his brows were also furrowed.

You must know that there are three hundred guards, and so far they are only equipped with spears.

Not to mention armor, not even leather armor.

Moreover, many of the spears in their hands are bronze vessels handed down from ancient times.

At the end of the day, there's just no money!

When he was having a headache, Laifu suddenly ran over in a hurry,

"Your Highness, Mrs. Zhao just sent someone to say that she will be able to officially sell Drunken Immortal Brew tomorrow!"