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Chapter 583

On this day, His Royal Highness finally came to the cavalry camp.

Shen You led Shen Jia, Fang Peng and others to welcome His Highness the Crown Prince outside the barracks.

Zhu Yun was very easy-going, and said with a smile: "I went to the Chinese army camp, I went to the infantry camp, and today I came to the cavalry camp. You don't have to be cautious, I just walk around and have a look."

That being said, no one dares to neglect this His Royal Highness, who is known for his benevolence and humility.

Shen You didn't like to talk too much, and his words were succinct: "Now is the time for the cavalry to practice their formation. Please go down to the racecourse to have a look, Your Highness."

Zhu Yun nodded happily.A group of people walked to the racecourse.

On that day, Shen You chose this place as the cavalry camp, precisely because the terrain here is flat and suitable for cavalry drills.The imperial court appropriated several 10 taels of silver, but Shen You didn't keep any of it, all of it was used to build the cavalry camp.

If you look down from the top of the barracks, you can see how spacious the barracks are.Soldiers live in a team of ten in a military tent.Thousands of military tents are neatly arranged.Immediately afterwards, there are endless stables.This is the largest stable in Daqi, raising tens of thousands of high-quality war horses.

In addition, there is a huge horse farm.This horse farm covers an area of ​​several thousand acres. Standing on the side of the horse farm, it is almost endless at a glance.

Countless soldiers rode horses and formed an army formation. Under the command of the generals waving the battle flags, they either charged forward, made sharp turns, or held spears, spears or long knives and waved them on horseback.

The sound of horseshoes was like thunder, and the soldiers shouted angrily from time to time, resounding in the ears, making one's blood boil.

No passionate man could resist such a scene.

Zhu Yun's eyes lit up, and he looked at Shen You with admiration and admiration: "Is this how the cavalry battalion usually trains?"

Shen You's expression remained unchanged, and he opened his mouth to answer: "This is daily practice. The real training is on the grassland outside the pass."

No matter how big the racecourse is, it is not as good as the real vast grassland.To train elite cavalry, one must not only have proficient riding skills, but also have superb martial arts skills, as well as strict military discipline, plus the ambition to be indomitable and fearless.

The color of approval in Zhu Yun's eyes was even stronger, and he said with a smile: "The emperor sent you to the frontier army to lead the cavalry. After I found out, I was secretly worried about you. The cavalry was born from scratch, and I wanted to train an elite cavalry battalion. It is even more difficult. During these eight years, you have trained the cavalry battalion to become a real elite of Qi, and you have made great achievements this time. It is just that you are still young, so you should not be overly rewarded, which only makes you promoted level one."

The rank of generals in Daqi is the first-rank general.In the entire Great Qi Dynasty Hall, there are only two or three people who have this honor.If you go further up, you have to be a prince and a king.

It is unprecedented for Shen You to become a second-rank general at the age of thirty.

Shen You immediately cupped his hands and said, "I thank Your Highness the Crown Prince for your praise and love. I will be where I am today, all thanks to the support of the Emperor and the trust of Your Highness the Prince."

Zhu Yun smiled and sighed secretly.

Shen You's response was purely out of respect for the prince from the courtiers.

When Shen You left Beijing, he already knew about his life experience.These years, no matter whether he felt resentful or not, he had done everything a courtier could do.

Zhu Yun didn't make a sound, and Shen You didn't take the initiative to speak. He stood with His Royal Highness for half a day and finished watching the daily training of the cavalry.

At noon, Zhu Yun stayed in the cavalry camp for lunch.Like the previous few days, Zhu Yun insisted on having the same lunch as the soldiers.This is also a disguised inspection of the barracks food.

Speaking of which, the food of the cavalry battalion is better than that of the Chinese army and the infantry battalion.After all, the daily training of cavalry is harder and more physically demanding.The imperial court spends millions of taels of silver every year, not only raising war horses, but also raising cavalry.

In front of His Highness the Crown Prince was hot haggis soup, a stewed cabbage with tofu, and a bowl of soft steamed buns.

Haggis soup warms the heart and stomach, and the stewed cabbage with tofu is full of oil, which is very tasty.The steamed buns are big and soft, one is as big as a fist.With Zhu Yun's appetite, eating two would be enough.

Instead, Shen You, Shen Jia, and Fang Peng ate with them, and each ate four or five steamed buns.

Zhu Yun couldn't help laughing: "You guys have a lot of appetite."

Shen Jia, who had never spoken, grinned: "Your Highness laughed. In fact, ten years ago, I would have to eat six to be full."

Zhu Yun was amused and laughed.

Shen Jia and Shen You are cousins, they entered the Yan Palace together back then.Different from Shen You, who is gloomy and quiet, Shen Jia is famous for being lively and detached in the personal guard.Zhu Yun was very familiar with Shen Jia.

Fang Peng smiled and said, "Restrain yourself, and don't startle Your Highness."

Shen Jia grinned again, and was about to speak, when Shen You glanced over, Shen Jia immediately shut up.

The fourth younger brother specifically asked to be more prudent in front of His Highness the Crown Prince... It means to watch more, listen more and talk less.

Zhu Yun said with a smile: "The quartermaster in charge of logistics in the cavalry battalion called over, I want to see you."

The officials in charge of logistics and military supplies in the barracks are not as decent as the generals who lead the troops to fight, but they are actually very important.The current situation of the cavalry battalion is also due to the contribution of the quartermaster.

It is normal for His Royal Highness the Crown Prince to want to see the quartermaster.

Shen You nodded, and passed the order.After a stick of incense, the quartermaster of the cavalry battalion came.The quartermaster, about 31 years old, was in his prime, with a slender stature and a handsome face.

It was Cui Yuanhan, Feng Shaojun's cousin.

"My minister Cui Yuanhan, I have met His Royal Highness the Crown Prince." Cui Yuanhan saluted respectfully.

Zhu Yun smiled and said, "You don't need to be too polite, just get up and talk."

Cui Yuanhan thanked the prince for his kindness, and got up to answer.

Zhu Yun stayed in the barracks for days and knew the responsibilities of the quartermaster well, so he asked the most important points in one mouth.Cui Yuanhan answered without hesitation.

Zhu Yun was quite satisfied, and he opened his mouth to praise: "This battle, the cavalry battalion has made great contributions, and you, the quartermaster, have made great contributions. When the Ministry of War discussed your achievements, I specially mentioned you and gave you a promotion. I hope that you will be promoted in the future Be conscientious and do a good job in military logistics."

Cui Yuanhan hurriedly handed over his hands.

Cui Yuanhan was originally promoted from the fourth rank to an official position, which is the fourth rank.

Quartermasters in the frontier army have already reached the peak if they can achieve the fourth rank.

In the afternoon of this day, Zhu Yun went to the military tent where the soldiers lived, and then went to the stables to look after the horses.Shen You stayed with him for a whole day, and at night, he specially arranged a small banquet.

The cook in the barracks carefully cooked eight dishes.However, I can't say how exquisite it is, mainly beef and mutton, and each bowl is full of weight.

Shen You personally poured wine for Zhu Yun and raised his glass to respect each other: "The last general respects Your Highness."

Zhu Yun took a deep look at Shen You, smiled and toasted: "You and I drink it all down."

(End of this chapter)