Anyway, the four subjects of the day are finally over. The result is not bad, and all the suspense must be left for tomorrow's formation.

It's just that the temporary motion of the second prince Ji Lie has added a lot of variables.

As soon as he got home, Guiming was pulled to the study by Yu Zhong, saying that he wanted to strengthen his training in the method of marching and arranging the formation. Where can he sit still, he didn't like to read since he was a child, and he complained again and again.

"Boss Yu, just spare me, or tomorrow you and I will go with you to deal with the competition of the fifth subject. Gui Ming said.

In fact, Yu Zhong also knew that he wanted Guiming to sit obediently and read the book of soldiers, but he was afraid that the sun would come out of the west. He had an idea for it.

As soon as he grabbed Gui Ming, he walked out the door.

"Boss Yu, what are you doing, don't pull and pull, the girls who like me will misunderstand when they see it. Gui Ming shouted.

"You be quiet, while it's still early, let's go directly to the vicinity of the Xishan camp to have a look. Yu Zhong said.

Hearing that he could go out for a walk, Gui Ming immediately came to his senses. The two of them rode fast horses and went straight to the location of the camp in Xishan.

Xishan is only twenty miles away from Zhongjing City, where 50,000 elite forbidden troops are stationed. It is responsible for defending Gyeonggi.

When the two of them raised their whips all the way to the West Mountain. Yu Zhong immediately understood why the second prince, Ji Lie, wanted to change to the march formation of the fifth section to compete here.

The terrain of this entire West Mountain, high in the north and low in the south. It is surrounded by rivers and crisscrossed by roads. The hills are undulating and the woods are lush. It's a natural place to use soldiers.

Seeing that he was fascinated, Gui Ming couldn't help but interrupt: "Boss Yu, what do you see?"

"If you look closely, don't you think the terrain here is a bit exquisite," Yu Zhong said.

Hearing him say this, Gui Ming also discovered that this complex terrain was simply a small battlefield. For him, reading books is not very vivid, but he can still see some clues in person.

"I also understand a little, it seems that His Royal Highness chose to compete in the Xishan Camp for this fifth subject, which is a bit of a practical battle. Gui Ming said.

"I'm afraid it's not just that. Yu Zhong pondered. What he was thinking about was another layer of deep meaning behind this competition, why did the second prince make such an arrangement in the Xishan camp, and whether there was any other purpose.

Gui Ming observed for a long time on the sidelines, but at this moment he had some understanding, and there seemed to be thousands of troops and horses rushing to kill on this land in his mind.

I saw him suddenly galloping down the hill with a roar on his horse, galloping recklessly over the field, and coming back after a few laps.

"I guess you don't just run around. Yu Zhong asked.

"Hehe, you're right, I want to step on the spot, so that I can have a number in my heart. "Guiming has always been a man of action, let him sit at his desk and read, he will definitely not be able to read it. But if he is allowed to practice, he is more energetic than anyone else.

When the two returned home, Gui Sisi walked over to each other, and when he saw Yu Chong, he looked shy again. She was just about to speak, but Yu Zhong was dragged into the study by Guiming.

The little girl stomped her foot angrily and walked away without looking back.

Walking into the house, Gui Ming didn't speak, just spread out a piece of paper, picked up a pen and began to draw something on it. Yu Zhong glanced at the side, and it turned out that he had drawn a topographic map near the West Mountain.

"What are you painting this for?" Yu Zhong asked.

"Boss Yu, don't you know, the Xishan camp is the most elite camp near Zhongjing. Not to mention anything else, the horse team is divided into heavy cavalry, light cavalry, archers, and crossbow cavalry. Well-equipped and well-trained, His Royal Highness has chosen here, and he will definitely use the army of the Xishan Battalion, so I must be prepared. ”

Gui Ming said as he continued to draw on the picture.

"Then you went down for a few laps today, apparently to test the time and speed of the ride. Yu Zhong said.

Gui Ming raised his head and smiled: "Those who know me, Boss Yu is also." I just don't know what tomorrow's topic will be, so we won't really command the army to fight. ”

"Not necessarily, haha. Yu Zhong also laughed.

The two of them looked at the picture, and you discussed it word by word, and they didn't fall asleep until the middle of the night.

At the dawn of the next day, the rumbling war drums resounded all over the land, and the Xishan camp not only gathered the people of the four guards of the forbidden army, but also the soldiers and horses of the Xishan camp were also arrayed.

The second prince Ji Lie did not come in a sedan chair today, but rode a war horse, dressed in military uniform, and was majestic.

"The topic of today's formation section is the battle of pulling out the flag, and you can see a big flag on the hillside not far ahead. Ji Lie pointed forward with his horsewhip.

Everyone looked forward, and sure enough, there was a dragon flag fluttering in the wind standing on the hillside in the distance.

"Today's duels are Gui Ming of the Royal Dragon Guard and Gao Hun of the Dragon Guard, and you two are naturally the bosses of all parties. His Royal Highness will allocate 1,000 men and horses to each of you from the soldiers of the Xishan battalion, and as for the combination of troops, it is up to you to decide, and whoever can win the banner will be the winner. ”

As soon as his words fell, the earth-shattering shouts rang out.

Ji Lie waved his hand, signaled everyone to be quiet, and continued: "In addition, the two of you can choose another fifty people from the people of the headquarters, there are no rules for this duel, you can play to your heart's content." ”

Hearing this, Gui Ming's heart had already begun to make a small calculation. According to the rules, he can pick a total of one thousand and fifty people, but how to match the selection of troops may require some reasonable arrangements.

If it is only to capture the flag, of course, it will be faster to choose cavalry, but the terrain here is mainly surrounded by hills and dense forests, which is more restrictive to cavalry. If it is dominated by infantry, it may not be able to block the impact of the opponent.

It seems that this scientific examination is not only the method of marching and arranging, but also the judgment of the enemy's intentions and the impromptu response to the battlefield situation, which is no different from a small battle.

"Looks like it's going to take some planning. Gui Ming thought secretly in his heart.

"Ming Shao, I have already selected the other forty-nine Dragon Guards. I saw Yu Zhong wearing the armor of the Dragon Guard and appeared in front of him.

"With your help, Boss Yu, I will win this one, hehe. Gui Ming said confidently.

"Let's not underestimate the enemy, how are you going to match this thousand people. Yu Zhong said.

Gui Ming thought for a while, took a small branch, drew on the ground, and said: "The terrain of the battlefield is like this, there are two rivers between the camps of our two sides, and the hillside to the north of the middle of the two rivers is where the Dragon Banner is located. The heavy cavalry was too cumbersome to deploy in such terrain. ”

Yu nodded and said, "The terrain around here, choosing light cavalry equipped with southern horses, is more suitable for the battlefield." ”

Gui Ming continued: "What you said is exactly what I want, I have selected five hundred light cavalry teams equipped with southern horses as the main force, and then two hundred pikemen, one hundred sword and shield soldiers, one hundred shield soldiers, and one hundred crossbowmen infantry phalanx to form our side of the camp. ”

"What are you going to do with the fifty of us?" Yu Zhong asked.

"I will divide a thousand men into ten teams, and send ten men from you, and one person will lead the other, so that I can command them. But the most important thing is that you will lead the remaining thirty-nine men as my surprise attack force, dedicated to capturing the flag. Gui Ming smiled slyly.

"You mean, the rest of the men are only responsible for feints. Yu Zhong said.

"That's right, haha, I'll have all the men and horses fight around your little army, you're my killer. Gui Ming couldn't help but laugh.

"You're really cunning, but this idea is very much your style, I don't think Gao Hun can think of it. Yu replied.

The two were discussing the details of the formation, when the herald walked in and reported: "Report to the captain, when the marching drum has sounded two or three drums, it is time to send troops." ”

"Let's go, let's go out of the camp and line up. The two men grabbed their helmets and swords and walked out. A thousand elite of the Forbidden Army had already finished lining up outside the camp, waiting for their commander. At this moment, everything was silent, and only the wheezing of horses and the fluttering of flags could be heard.

"Brothers, today I will lead you to capture the flag, and I hope that you will be united and share the same hatred. We have only one goal, victory!" Gui Ming delivered an impassioned speech.

"Victory, victory, victory!" shouted the sergeants in unison.

A third drum sounded. Gui Ming looked at everyone with firm eyes, and waved his hand: "Let's go!"

The army marched out of the camp and lined up across the river from Gao Hun's men and horses. I saw that Gao Hun's men and horses were all cavalry, not only heavy cavalry, but also light cavalry and crossbow cavalry.

"Boss Yu, we will act according to the plan, and the matter of capturing the flag will be handed over to you. Gui Ming said.

"You should also be careful, even if it is a drill, wooden guns and arrows can also hurt people, be careful of their heavy cavalry. Yu Zhong reminded.

"Don't worry, haha, watch me kill him and turn his back on his back. Gui Ming couldn't contain his excitement.

At this time, Ji Lie, who was sitting on the high part of the hillside, knocked melon seeds, tasted fragrant tea, and looked at the two sides as if watching a play. He raised his hand, the flag soldier waved the flag, and the duel began.

Gao Hun's phalanx of cavalry began to march first, only to see them begin to cross the river with neat steps, pressing towards the middle ground.

Gui Ming signaled that his own army began to march at the same time, and the remaining forty light horsemen were nowhere to be found.

"Captain Gao, don't you think there are fewer people on the other side?" reminded the person next to Gao Du.

"Haha, does he have any other schemes, in front of our powerful cavalry, he has no use for any schemes. Look at the people he picked, and there are still infantry, and see how I defeat him. Gao Hun said disdainfully, obviously he didn't take it seriously.

"Hey, ha!" there was a shout that rang through the sky.

The men and horses on both sides had crossed the river and confronted each other in the middle ground.

"Array. Gui Ming ordered.

I saw the light cavalry retreating one after another, and a row of long-card soldiers stood at the front, behind them were two rows of pikemen, and further back were sword and shield men.

"Enter!" Gao Hun waved his hand. His phalanx of heavy cavalry pressed over first.