Father Han Gaozu

Chapter 648 Is This Child Crazy?

The rapid drumbeat resounded throughout the school grounds.

Wang Ji jumped up suddenly, quickly picked up his armor from the pillow, put his head into the gap, put the armor on his body, and then hurriedly tied it up, put on the helmet, and put on the shoes.

Apart from him, there were nine other people in the entire camp, except for Shi Zhang who stood in the distance and stared at them coldly, the rest of them were wearing armor in a panic.

Wang Ji was almost the first to complete it. He was fully dressed and stood straight in front of Shi Chang.

The rest of the people were a step slower, and after standing in a row, Shi Zhang glared at them, but without saying anything, he led them out of the camp. First took out the spear, and the rest of the people took up their own weapons, and Wang Ji also took up his own weapons, swords, crossbows, and spears.

They walked out of the tent, formed a formation in front of the tent, and waited here.

A military marquis was leading people around the tents, swearing loudly.

"Quick! Quick!!"

"If the enemy launched a surprise attack!! You would have died long ago!!"

"Where are your shoes?!"

The Marquis Jun was very irritable, kicking him from time to time, Wang Ji took a deep breath, and when the Marquis Jun came to them, he straightened his body with all his might, without looking sideways.

Junhou stared at them from top to bottom, he didn't seem to find anything wrong, and left cursing.

After he left, Shi Chang seemed to breathe a sigh of relief.

Immediately, they began to practice. First, they ran long distances in the school grounds. The first thing they did after waking up was to run long distances before they could eat. It is said that their current training methods were formulated by His Majesty himself. There are many strange things. After finishing the long distance running , Everyone just went to cook and start eating.

When eating here, you can hear the abuse of military lords in the distance.

"What the hell is Zhang Tu doing crazy? Who provoked him again?"

Wang Ji asked cautiously.

Their elder surnamed Zhou, although not tall, was experienced, and because of this elder, they were seldom scolded by military lords, and all tasks were accomplished very well.

Shi Chang looked into the distance calmly, ate the wheat rice in his hand, and said in a low voice: "I didn't get the military merit, so I can eat your food with peace of mind."

Among them, Wang Ji was the youngest, and his qualifications were also the lowest. It is said that this chief came from the Northern Army and had experienced many battles. , are also elites from all over the world, but Wang Ji is different. He is just 19 years old this year. Especially strong, but riding and shooting skills are very good.

Wang Ji's biological mother was from the Yue family, and his ancestral home was in Huainan country. Later, for some reason, his elder father moved to Tang country, and his father was grazing in Tang country. Later, because of his handsome appearance, he got a daughter of the Yue family. He admired him, stalked him, even sent his brothers to beat and persecute him, and finally got married. This is the version that my father told him.

And the version in the mother's place is that his father stalked her after seeing her, and was beaten badly by several uncles and refused to leave. In the end, the mother was deeply moved and married her.

However, the situation in the uncles’ versions is different. The uncles shook their heads, always lamenting the fact that they fell in love at first sight when they were grazing, and they eloped and were caught by them. According to the words of the eldest uncle, “We especially You didn’t say that you are not allowed to have a family, why did you say that these two idiots are running around?? I wanted to kill these two idiots at that time!”

Wang Ji felt that his uncle's version was probably the most reliable.

My father and mother gave birth to three children, Wang Ji is the second child, he has a wild personality since he was a child, he doesn't like reading, he often rides horses and shoots rabbits with those uncles, and when he grows up, he shows extraordinary riding skills He is talented in shooting, and his accuracy is very good. One of his uncles served in the army. After discovering his outstanding talent, he was directly recruited as a soldier. Later, he was sent to Chang'an to follow the emperor.

He also didn't understand why so many colleagues envied him so much after hearing the news.

Isn't it just going out to fight?I don't know if I can get military merit.

Even when he went to sign up, even the person in charge was surprised by his age, and even asked cryptically what was his relationship with the court servant?
Wang Ji was stunned immediately, what kind of person is Chao Jiuqing, and what does it have to do with him? ?
Ever since he joined this special army, Wang Ji was no longer so confident. In Tang State, his archery ability was top-notch, but in this army, riding and archery was only the minimum standard. Although his riding and shooting ability is very good, it is not top-notch. I heard that there is a military lord next door who can shoot ten arrows in a row on a horse, and the arrows hit the bull's-eye. The ability to shoot has killed many enemy generals, which is really enviable.

It would be great if his military marquis was him, Wang Ji lowered his head a little aggrieved.

Their current military marquis is called Zhang Fu, and I heard that there is a big man behind him. Many school captains are polite when they see him, but this military marquis has a bad temper, always swears, and often beats the soldiers. The soldiers don't like it very much. he.

After eating, they put themselves into training again. There are many kinds of drills, and the drills they do every day are also different. This day is mainly to practice formation and arm strength training. Fortunately, arm strength training is Wang Ji's strong point. .

It has been a long time since he set off from Chang'an. Speaking of it, Wang Ji couldn't remember how long it had passed. The main reason for this battle was that he traveled more and fought less. He fought two battles. He shot and killed three people and got a reward. He was unlucky in the second game and only picked up one head. This head was evened out by them. Their team's record is not good, so it's no wonder that the army Hou would be so angry.

The intense training exhausted Wang Ji, and the training ended when his whole body was sore and he could hardly lift his spear.

Eating the hot meat, Wang Ji's face was full of curiosity.

"Excuse me. We have practiced so tiredly. If the enemy launches an attack suddenly, won't we be wiped out?"

"Why do you have to practice when you are fighting?"

Zhou Shichang said calmly: "Drills are rotated, not carried out uniformly by the whole army. If there is a situation, it is natural for those soldiers who have not practiced to attack. As for the drills in wartime, it is to prevent you from losing your spirit. The war drags on. After a long time, people tend to become dazed and timid. Moderate practice can avoid many situations.”

Wang Ji looked at Shichang with more and more admiration in his eyes, his own boss knew everything.

"Have you fought many battles?"

This time, Zhou Shichang did not answer him, "Look carefully, study hard this time is an opportunity for you, it depends on how much you can learn."

Probably because Wang Ji was young, Shi Chang took good care of him.

The next day, they simply ran, and then they lined up to hear the reprimand from the Marquis.

"Today it's our turn to be the guards. If anyone dares to be stupid at this time, I will cut off their heads!!!"

What they want to guard is of course the great Han emperor.

Wang Ji stood straight on the road leading to the palace, looking ahead.

This is his first time as a guard, and he seems very nervous, but the old soldier standing opposite him is obviously much calmer, looking at Wang Ji who looks like a machine in front of him, he said with a smile:

"Don't be so nervous."

"We are here to protect His Majesty! We must be careful!"

"Protect His Majesty??"

The soldier smiled, but he didn't refute, "Of course you need to be careful to protect His Majesty, but you don't need to be so panicky. You are from the Tang Dynasty, right?"

"Um"

"Don't be afraid, don't be so quiet, Zhang Tu will not come here, he is at the door, this guy is crazy about military achievements, so he wants to challenge His Majesty face to face."

The old soldier said, complaining: "This damn place is really hot, it's better for our country of Yan. We are still neighbors. I am from the country of Yan. After going back to Yuyang this time, I will never come here again. This kind of lousy place. The city smells terrible, and there is not even a good-looking woman. Where are you from in the Tang Dynasty?"

"Taiyuan. Yuezhi Dao."

The soldier was taken aback for a moment, and the smile on his face seemed to become brighter, "Is it a servant?"

"not me."

"It's okay, it's okay, I won't ask more questions."

"Let me tell you this, this army will be all the armed forces of the big man in the future. Do you know why His Majesty summoned people from all over to form the army?"

"do not know."

"This is training newcomers!"

"I have fought more than [-] battles in the country of Yan, and I have killed more than a dozen enemies. This time I go back, I can go one step further. However, you are still welcome, there are people above, young can come here”

"I don't know the servants well. I was recruited because I was good at riding and shooting."

The old soldier just laughed and didn't know if he believed his words.

The old soldier's mouth was very broken, and he hadn't stopped since he started guarding until now, and he seemed to know a lot of things. Wang Ji was a little impatient at first, but later he was attracted by his words.

"We came from thousands of miles to poison, and many brothers were killed and injured, but it is worth it. Do you know why? Because we have to let poisonous people pay taxes, they pay taxes, the temple has money, Our family can go to the doctor to see a doctor, and the children can go to school. The people in the Central Plains can pay less taxes. After all, the big man can become rich because of us. Are you right? I have two brothers from the country of Yan, and they died fighting the Parthians."

The old soldier was very calm and didn't seem to be much sad.

"It can't be helped. People will die in war. Since we are paid, we have to accept the result that we may die in battle. Now it is different from the past. Die for national affairs, you can raise your children to nobles, and the temple will bear all the expenses. Is it worth it that you have children?"

Wang Ji shook his head.

"I have four children, the oldest is a son, a little younger than you."

The old soldier suddenly stopped talking, frowned, and clenched the spear in his hand. At that moment, Wang Ji was startled by him, and the murderous look in his eyes shocked even him There was a sound of footsteps in the distance. The two observed quietly, then looked at each other seriously, and did not talk anymore. The two hurried past them. They seemed to be arguing about something. After leaving, the old soldier changed back to his previous appearance.

"Did you see those two people? The tall one is the Taiwei of Xiting Kingdom, and the other is General Lou Chuan."

"They are about the same age as me. This is the benefit of having someone above them. There is a difference between the sky and the earth. At my age, no matter how many achievements I make, I am only a soldier. Recently, my legs are always hurting, and I can't even ride a horse safely."

Wang Ji looked at him blankly, these old soldiers in the army, how come they know everything.

"It is estimated that this battle will end the previous battle, and the courage of the poisonous people will be defeated. They dare not resist anymore."

"It's not wrong this time. Haha, under the command of the Taiwei, His Majesty personally leads, each general is more ferocious than the other. It's just a waste of military merit. I killed more than ten people in this battle than I have in the past. If I can become a military marquis the next time I go back, I will find a way to send my son to the Taixue. He can still study.”

"Since the fight is over, why don't we leave?"

Wang Ji asked curiously.

"Stupid boy, after you Tang people kill your prey, do you want to eat the meat before leaving?"

"You can't throw the body to other people, just kill it and leave?"

Wang Ji understood this time.

"These poisonous people just need to be dealt with. The soldiers who led the way before led the way, but they dared to loot along the way, and their heads were cut off. Even their generals were punished. They don't have our military discipline. Out of helplessness. Such an army, where is our opponent? By the way, why did you join the army?"

The big Han has now reformed the military. Only border guards are mandatory, but this kind of elite troops are not mandatory, and the standards are even very strict. Ordinary people may not be able to be successful if they want to.

Wang Ji replied subconsciously: "My uncle recruited me."

The old soldier showed inexplicable eyes, and said that there is no one above you? ?
Wang Ji hurriedly explained: "My uncle is just a village head. He is not a big man. I am because of riding and shooting."

"Yes, I know you got the chance by riding and shooting, but why did you promise your uncle?"

Wang Ji fell silent, shaking his head, "I don't know, my uncle told me, and I agreed. What about you? Why do you want to join the army?"

The old soldier grinned, "For my family to live a better life."

"When I make meritorious service on the battlefield, they will not have to worry about food and drink. There is no guarantee that the children will be able to go to the Taixue. The children of my two brothers all got the examination places for the Taixue because of their sacrifices. Confused about whether to give yourself a sword in battle, just die in battle."

Wang Ji's face changed greatly, "You don't want it."

"Hahaha, I'm kidding you, who wants to die if they can live? I haven't seen my wife for three years."

Wang Ji was a little unhappy, because of his young age, these old soldiers like to tease themselves, treating themselves as children, my riding and shooting is very good!

"I have no children yet, and my parents are doing very well. Our family has a lot of cattle and sheep. I just think it's good to fight. When I become a soldier, people respect me and fear me."

"Haha, it's nice to be young."

The old soldier shook his head, "By the way, what's your name?"

"Wang Ji, I don't know what your name is?"

"Uncle Xu."

From this day on, Wang Ji suddenly began to think about why he agreed to his uncle's request in the first place, was it just for the glory and wealth?It doesn't seem right, I'm not a very utilitarian person, I just think it's fun?He couldn't tell either.

Mrs. Zhang was still very tyrannical, and got angry for several days.

Finally, one afternoon, Zhang Fu summoned them with a smile.

"It turned out that Peacock's broken soldiers formed bandits and robbed several caravans!"

"The goal is to wipe out these thieves!! Not one left!!"

Wang Ji made preparations, mounted his horse, and went out of the city together. The traces of the enemy were not difficult to find, especially with a guide. They only took four days to find the gang of thieves. Immediately, they The military marquis rushed up like crazy, took the lead, and cut down seven or eight people in a row. Everyone's morale was greatly boosted. The commander was indeed very good. After they lost money to the enemy, they divided into several armies and strangled the fleeing enemies separately.

Wang Ji drew his bow and shot more than ten arrows in a row, five of which hit the target.

They had a total of more than 200 knights, and in just a few days, they killed more than 3000 deserters, and did not even let a single person escape. Zhang Fu did not leave any prisoners, but chopped them all down. He was in a good mood after cutting his head, and he didn't insult anyone on the way back. The carriage behind him was full of enemy heads.

Wang Ji once again accumulated a lot of credit, and even the chief patted him on the shoulder in relief.

It was Wang Jilai's turn to guard the palace again.

Looking at the strange soldier in front of him, he felt a little uneasy.

The places they are in charge of are all fixed, why did they suddenly change people?

"Where's Uncle Xu?"

"Who?"

"It's the older Yan people who like to talk very much, and can't rest for a moment."

"Oh, he, he was injured and sent for treatment. I'm afraid he won't be able to go to the battlefield again."

The man said very calmly, but Wang Ji was dumbfounded.

"how could be"

"It's a normal war, it's a common thing. When he was chasing the enemy on the mountain road, he fell off his horse and was hit by an arrow. That means the armor is strong, otherwise he would have disappeared."

That person was just like Uncle Xu back then, with a calm expression on his face.

"He is still lucky, you don't have to worry, the generals will not leave him alone."

Wang Ji fell silent, looking ahead calmly.

The two were silent.

After returning to the tent, Wang Ji suddenly sat beside Shi Chang, "Shi Chang, I know why I want to join the army."

Shi Chang was taken aback, "What?"

"I joined the army to make life better for Uncle Xu's family."

"what???"

"Where is the military doctor?!"

(End of this chapter)