Ming Empire

Chapter 206

Although Liu Liangzuo, Gao Jie, and Huang Degong had to give up their troops and bring hundreds of soldiers to Nanjing because they were not at ease or had ghosts in their hearts, they were always on guard for fear of being wiped out by Cao Yue.

Because Huang Degong didn't do many bad things, he was relatively frank. After handing over the military affairs, he also rushed to Nanjing at a not slow speed.But Liu Liangzuo and Gao Jie slowed down as much as possible, and they walked side by side, ready to take on something together.

However, Huang Degong, who arrived in Nanjing first, was not summoned by anyone, so that the city of Nanjing was not allowed to enter, and he was asked to wait in a post house outside the city, waiting for the order of the court.This made Huang Degong very depressed and puzzled, but he finally accepted it.

He also had to accept it, because this post house, at least twenty miles away from Nanjing City, was surrounded by a horse of thousands of people.

Finally, when Gao Jie and Liu Liangzuo arrived in Nanjing together, the three were allowed to enter the city.But they can't bring their own soldiers. Each person is only allowed to bring a maximum of five soldiers. Of course, the three of them were furious when they found out, but after seeing the situation clearly and understanding that they were surrounded by at least thousands of troops, they gave up all resistance. , obeyed the arrangement obediently.

They are not stupid. They know that this is Cao Yue's arrangement. The purpose is to anger them. If they react too aggressively, the army that surrounds them can take the opportunity to destroy them, and will also kill a bunch of them. The blame fell on them.

At this time, forbearance is the most important thing, maybe showing weakness can be exchanged for peace in the future.

When Huang Degong, Gao Jie, and Liu Liangzuo were allowed to enter the city, it was already the end of December at the end of the year, and the New Year was coming soon.A heavy snowfall decorated the ancient capital into a snow-covered world, but Huang Degong, Gao Jie, Liu Liangzuo and others could not feel the beauty of the snow scene at all, what they felt was the boundless chill.In the city of Nanjing, as in previous years, there was excitement during the New Year's Eve.Although it is said that the national crisis is at the forefront, and the Chongzhen Emperor is newly mourned, it is impossible for the court to hold celebrations.But the common people still have to celebrate the New Year and buy new year's goods, and the excitement is inevitable.The banks of the Qinhuai River in Nanjing are still full of luxury and luxury, and it is a completely different world from the miserable state in the north.It's just that everything is not attractive to the three of them. What they are most worried about is what kind of prestige Cao Yue will give them.

They didn't think Cao Yue would kill them. After all, they didn't commit any capital crimes, and they didn't disobey orders like Liu Zeqing this time.In the face of a national crisis, if they give up resistance and obey after the imperial court issues new orders to them, and Cao Yue wants to put them to death, then they have nothing to do.They believed that Cao Yue wouldn't do so much, it was just to intimidate them.

As soon as the three of them entered the city with five personal soldiers, they were intercepted by a group of troops, led by Cao Yue.

"My lords, the new year is approaching. During this period of time, the court affairs and military affairs are busy, so I have neglected you all, especially Mr. Huang!" Cao Yue, who was sitting on the horse, clasped his fists at the three of them and saluted them, and then said to Huang Degong: "General Huang is the best!" Arriving in Nanjing first, but being rejected from the city, I am really sorry. If you have any dissatisfaction, you can feel free to complain to me, Cao Yue, this is all my personal arrangement."

Of course Huang Degong, Gao Jie, and Liu Liangzuo were dissatisfied, but they didn't dare to air it, because this was Cao Yue's territory, and Cao Yue's words made them feel a little better, and they didn't lose their anger, so they all responded politely. Cao Yue expressed their understanding.Even Huang Degong, who has always been straightforward, followed suit with polite remarks.

"It's my special arrangement for you to go into the city together, but today we'll go to a place first and see some things before we talk about it. After seeing this, we'll go back to the city. After returning to the city, we'll sit down and talk slowly about some things. Let's chat, how about it?" Cao Yue said with a smile.

The three of them naturally agreed, how dare they disobey Cao Yue's intention now?Those who come from the army naturally know the role of holding military power in troubled times. It is much more powerful than a civil servant's mouth. If you want it, you can directly decide your life or death.

Cao Yue didn't say anything, and led the three of them, under the guard of a group of personal soldiers, to quickly head towards the Yanziji camp from another direction.

Huang Degong, Gao Jie, and Liu Liangzuo also saw for the first time the face of the servant army that was rumored to have super combat effectiveness around Cao Yue.Because Cao Yue led his own troops to attack Shengjing, destroyed Shengjing, and returned to Songshan safely, his team was deified in the word of mouth of many people.Even Huang Degong, Gao Jie and Liu Liangzuo thought this team was very different.

Of course, they also really saw the difference of this team. Whether it is equipment or overall coordination, it is much better than the general elite army. Able to convey meaning and make corresponding changes in form.Without too much observation, the three of them, who had survived many years of military career, were a little shocked.

A group of people rushed directly to the Yanziji camp. Although it was freezing cold and the year was approaching, the training of the newly recruited troops in the Mianziji camp was still going on.Cao Yue didn't show much, and led his troops to the side of the training field, quietly watching the training of the soldiers.

Huang Degong, Gao Jie, and Liu Liangzuo seemed to understand what Cao Yue meant by bringing them to the Yanziji camp, and they all paid attention to the training of the soldiers.After watching for a while, they also saw the way, and couldn't help but marvel at the training of the Nanjing New Army.

There are all kinds of training in formation, running, assassination, shooting, and equestrianism, but the training method here is completely different from other armies, and they can't describe the difference in words.These training methods are something they have never seen before, and the strict requirements are beyond their imagination.In the end, Huang Degong couldn't help but asked: "Master Cao, will the Nanjing New Army train like this, will the soldiers be able to bear it?"

"Survival of the fittest, under my general's command, I don't need bad soldiers, and I don't need a full-fledged army!" Cao Yue replied lightly.

He then whispered an order to Cao Jing, the captain of the soldiers beside him. Cao Jing understood, and went over immediately, and ordered Cao Neng, the general in charge of training the new army.After Cao Neng received the order, he immediately announced the start of an emergency training.

The urgent whistle sounded on the training ground, and the soldiers of the new army, who had been training in blocks, immediately started an emergency assembly and assembled the team in a very short period of time.Because this kind of emergency training imitating actual combat is often carried out, there is no panic. After a while, all the horses are assembled and quickly drive out of the camp.

Cao Yue ordered Huang Degong, Gao Jie, and Liu Liangzuo to observe the whole training process with him, and when the viewing was over, it was time for them to formally talk about the business.

(End of this chapter)