burning nations

Chapter 15 The Encounter in Luozhou
Returning to the room with two booklets, Zhang Cai lit the lamp to read at night.

"The choice of soldiers is still a good choice, but it is different from time to time, and it is difficult to stick to one choice. If at the beginning of the ignorance, the momentum of recruiting is the same as the Taizu used to use martial arts for a long time, then the method of choice is the same. Forgetting the battle, mixing carts and books, and sudden changes are the same selection method. The choice of Daduan’s establishment is likely to be useful in wide collection, sorting, and other rates. The world is one family, and there will be regulations for changes in the side. Soldiers have quotas and their salaries are limited, the only way to do this is to be precise.”

Zhang Cai frowned and continued to look down: "The first thing to avoid is people who are wandering around the city, but those with white eyes and smart movements are the same. The expression of treacherous people is uncertain, and the government is contemptuous. It is true. The first ones are available, but they are honest people in the countryside. The so-called honest people in the countryside are black, big and strong, able to endure hard work, hard skin and flesh on the hands and faces, and have the color of earthwork. This is the first. However, there is a first-class secretary The choice of people is based on Fengwei, martial arts, strength, or cleverness. This cannot be used as a criterion. What should be done? If you are big but not courageous, you should prioritize it. At the same time, if you are fat and heavy, you can't get rid of the disease, but you will become tired of the flesh. This richness cannot be relied on. Always go ahead of the crowd, this skill cannot be relied on; clever but not courageous, you will choose the cheapest before you meet, think about the road to self-sufficiency before the battle, and when you are in trouble, save yourself from running ahead It is possible, but also fears people with profit and harm, and deceives others as a place to avoid crimes. This cleverness cannot be relied on; , is too strong to rely on."

"There are so many taboos about recruiting soldiers. Daddy is really amazing."

Zhang Cai thought about the meaning of the above words, and after thinking about it, she took out this booklet from her luggage again, but it was the "Thirteen Chapters" that Zhang He gave her.

"Military Possessions: It is true that governing the multitude is like governing the widowed; fighting the multitude is like battling the widowed, so the form and name are true; the multitude of the three armies can make those who will be defeated by the enemy without being defeated, it is strange and correct; the addition of soldiers, For example, those who throw eggs with a scorpion are true and false. All warriors use righteousness to win by surprise. Therefore, those who are good at making surprises are as infinite as heaven and earth, and as inexhaustible as rivers and seas. The end and the beginning, the sun and the moon are also. Death is reborn. The four seasons are the same. The sound is no more than five, and the changes of the five tones are indescribable; the colors are no more than five, and the changes of the five colors are indescribable; Righteousness, the change of oddness and righteousness cannot overcome poverty. Strangeness and righteousness are born together, like an endless cycle, who can be poor!"

Zhang Cai suddenly raised the corners of his mouth, revealing a smile.

"I'm really busy."

A self-deprecating sentence, take back "Thirteen Chapters" Continue reading "Military Training Notes"

"How many articles are there? Disciplining the army, Concise clauses on urgent orders to maneuver the enemy, Military laws on standing in battle, Emergency prohibitions on military discussions, Laws and regulations prohibiting instructors and soldiers, Comparing martial arts rewards and punishments, Military orders and prohibitions on camping and camping, Drilling camps and drums, Expeditions On the way to the camp, the use of long soldiers and short ones, the use of shields, the use of shields, the use of short soldiers and long ones, shooting methods, the key points of boxing, the diagrams of various utensils in Putrajaya, the diagrams of banners and golden drums, guarding posts, and water control soldiers. It is suitable for a beginner like me, thank you foster father."

Zhang Cai flipped through the book and continued to read: "Anyone who sends scout horses to scout cavalry, listens to people's words, does not go to the enemy's place in person, cheats and misses the opportunity, is subject to military law. If the report is violated, the collection of troops is delayed, and the incident is delayed, the crime is the same. Whenever the army is on the way, if there is a disease, the military checks it out, and immediately reports it, and gives the number of Wensong's place to dial the doctor for treatment. If he recovers, he will chase after him. Those who dare to pretend to be sick and evade will be treated with military law. If there are weak men and horses unable to advance, or those who are hiding by the roadside, they will be sent to the Chinese army immediately, and they are not allowed to let go privately. When the army marches, two patrol officers and students will be appointed; for overnight stays, two patrol officers and students will be appointed The ten flags are inspected. However, if there is a violation of the military order, even if the truth is reported, it is not allowed to hide. Anyone who needs to ask for fraud will be dealt with according to the law."

The next day, Zhang Cai was woken up at 10 o'clock, which was a rare occurrence, and followed Qi Qi to continue his journey with his panda eyes on. He entered the Yellow River by boat and arrived in Heyang County on time at 12 o'clock noon.After eating and resting in the county town, everyone crossed the Heyang Bridge connecting the two banks of the Yellow River and entered Luozhou City.

When he arrived in Luozhou City, Zhang Cai was once again amazed at the grandeur of Luozhou City, the prosperity of the economy, and the large population. He had no shame in comparing Qizhou with it.It can be compared with Bianzhou and Songzhou, and Luozhou resolutely overwhelms the two states.

Qi Qi introduced to Zhang Cai that the city of Luozhou was named Luoyang, and it was built in the Yang River of Luoshui. Luoshui passed through the city and flowed into the Yellow River. Luozhou's geographical location happens to be the center of the world, so Luozhou can have today's grand scene and the emperors of the empire have taken care of it.

With the deepening of Qi Qi's explanation, Zhang Cai learned some little-known secrets.In the history of the empire, Emperor Taizu and Emperor Taizong both had plans to relocate the capital because of the threat of the Iron Man in the North, especially Emperor Taizong who suffered a disastrous defeat. The ideal place is Luozhou.Luozhou has the Yellow River in the north, Hulao Pass in the east, Hangu Pass in the west, and Funiu Mountain and Xiong'er Mountain in the south.Therefore, the two generations of emperors gave priority to the development of Luozhou. At the same time, the abolition of Gongzhou (Gong County) made Luozhou qualified to become the capital of a country in terms of population and potential.

Naturally, the move of the capital was given up because of the raging public opinion across the country and the collective opposition of the aristocratic group. Later, the ancient city of Dijingzha was as stable as Mount Tai, and no one raised the matter of moving the capital again.

But Luozhou did not decline because of this!

First of all, Luozhou is the center of the world. Hangu Guandong, from population to supplies, must pass through Luozhou if you come to the imperial capital, whether by water or land; On the main traffic road; third, during the period of Emperor Taizu Taizong, most of the land east of Hangu Pass in the Zaku Empire was newly conquered, and the rule was not stable. In order to stabilize the rule, the Zaku Empire set up three important military towns, For Luoyang City, Xingyang City on the south bank of the Yellow River, and Yecheng City on the north bank of the Yellow River, that is, the three states of Luozhou-Zhengzhou-Weizhou today, the policy is given preference.

According to Qi Qi, although the current Luozhou has transformed from an important military town to a city of people's livelihood - the second city of the empire, the Little Imperial Capital, and no longer has troops stationed there, the number of arsenals in the city has not decreased at all.When Qi Qi took office in Hebei Road, he collected armaments in Luozhou, including tens of thousands of knives, guns, shields, armor, bows and crossbows, and various arrowheads.

There is a saying that Qi Qi leaked. Every state and county in the empire has arsenals to store ordnance, but there are more or less.

Zhang Cai will always remember this sentence.

After two days of shopping and playing in Luoyang, Zhang Cai was not happy playing.She pays close attention to the livelihood of the people in the city. Although some people spend a lot of money, even though there is not even a beggar in the city. But think about Yunzhou, think about those people who have no way out and are forced to go to Dayeze to become thieves, Zhang Cai felt that the people of Luozhou were living in a dream. The city of Luoyang was lifted up into the clouds, and under the clouds were many bones.

However, after Zhang Cai came to the ancient city of Dijingzha, she would make exactly the same evaluation as Luoyang City.

Originally Zhang Cai begged Qi Qi to take him to see what the ancient city of Dijingzha looked like, but the arrival of a team of knights dispelled Zhang Cai's wish.

That day, Zhang Cai was reading "Military Training Notes" as usual, when he heard someone enter Qi Qi's room and call "Qi Gong", then he eavesdropped out of curiosity and listened to all the conversation.

"Qi Pingbo, what are you doing in Luoyang? No matter what you do, if you want to go to Beijing, you don't need to. Your Majesty said that you are no longer a fellow traveler, and there is no need to meet."

"Eunuch Liang was joking. The old man came to Luoyang only for sightseeing. The old man knows that the old man has been away from the imperial capital for ten years. He has no plans to go back, nor does he want to go back. Qi Qi is old."

"That's the best. Your Majesty doesn't want to see Duke Qi. I hope Duke Qi can make everyone look better. After all, it's not a last resort. Your Majesty can't bear to hurt the old general who has fought for the empire all his life. Our family can't bear to be an enemy of Duke Qi." .”

"I understand that this old man will not make it difficult for His Majesty. Father-in-law can transfer to His Majesty Chen. Qi Qi will not return to the Imperial Capital until he dies."

"Thank you, Mr. Qi, for your cooperation. Liang Ji bids farewell."

Zhang Cai was peeping from the side, the eunuch named Liang Ji just walked out of the room, someone whispered in his ear, Liang Ji nodded twice in a row, walked slowly to the room next to Qi Qi, which was Zhang Cai's room, Naturally, he turned his head and took a look, then smiled and left.

And Zhang Cai happened to look at him, and when he saw the cold eyes, Zhang Cai froze on the spot as if falling into an ice cave, and just stood there stupidly.After a long time, the body shivered with cold.

[The eyes of that dead eunuch are so cold, who is he?The emperor's vassal? 】

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Outside the inn, as soon as Liang Ji got on his horse, some subordinates asked puzzledly: "Eunuch, this subordinate must be sure that the woman just now is Zhang Cai, the adopted daughter of Qi Qi who has been following Qi Qi all the time. Your Majesty has always been curious about this woman, why father-in-law just now?" Why don't you bring her into the palace?"

Liang Ji gave him a sideways glance when he heard the words, and the man immediately became terrified.

"Your Majesty controls the world, and there is never a shortage of women in the palace. Your Majesty is curious, not the kind of curiosity you are trying to figure out."

"Not to mention Your Majesty, even our family is curious about her. It's really strange that there is such a "unique" and "unique" woman in this world."

"But His Majesty is always curious."

"After we go back, our family needs to tell His Majesty that we should take care of this girl, and we can't let that old stubborn Qi Qi teach her. What a good seedling, it can't grow crooked!"

"Hahaha, our family and that girl just looked at each other, that girl is really powerful, she is not afraid of our family, it's okay! Waiting for idle men to dare not look at our family, this girl can do it!"

"It seems that the girl Zhang Cai is a member of the same family as our family. If the Taoist knew it, he would be curious, hahahaha!"

Liang Ji swung his whip, the imperial horse neighed and hooved away, and the pedestrians on the street panicked to avoid it.

[Zhang Cai, we remember you in our hearts, we will definitely meet again! 】

(End of this chapter)