Warring States Eagle

In order to promote this territorial military parade, at the end of the autumn harvest, detectives from all over the country began to spread the news of the military parade throughout the territory according to the instructions of the Intelligence Cabinet, and the Cabinet of Ministers distributed the news of the military parade throughout the territory through the internal cabinet agencies of various places, local village heads, etc. , Dingtou spread the news of the military parade.

As the protagonist of this military parade, each team participating in the military parade has drawn out its most elite soldiers and conducted a half-month rehearsal specifically.

The reason why the preparation time was so short was mainly to avoid announcing the news prematurely and letting the neighboring hostile countries know about it, so as to sneak attack the Luo family when the Luo family held a military parade.In addition, Zheng Liang believes that these teams usually need daily drills, and now it is just to show the level of the usual drills. Zheng Liang also happened to test the situation of each team through this military parade.

After learning the news that there will be a military parade under the castle, people from all over the country flocked here, especially the people from Matsuura County in the Hizen Kingdom. Eight years ago, they saw the first daughter of the Luo family at the foot of Mount Kishigaku. A military parade, the scene was so shocking that they still can't forget it.Now, the Luo family will hold a second military parade, and they will naturally not let it go.

Now it coincides with the relatively leisurely time after the autumn harvest, so the citizens of Hizen, Chikugo, Higo, and even Bungo and Chikuzen came to the castle town under the Xuefu Castle for a short stay, ready to see the extremely publicized A military parade with mysterious colors.For a time, more than 2 citizens had gathered in the castle town of Xuefu City.This also promoted the development of the castle town of Xuefucheng in one fell swoop.After the military parade, the population of the town suddenly changed from less than 6000 to more than 1, and the size of the town more than tripled.

Tianwen 18th year (25), October [-]th, morning.On this day, the long-awaited military parade of the Luo family is finally about to begin.

At this time, both sides of the main road running through the north and south ends of the castle town are already crowded with people, and some high-rise buildings and trees on both sides of the street are also covered with people. Everyone hopes to witness the grand military parade with their own eyes.

In fact, they don't need this at all.According to the pre-set route, the various teams participating in the military parade will first gather in Xuefu City.Then start from the gate of Xuefu City.Walk across the long bridge in front of the city gate in unison, come to the square in front of the city gate to formally accept the review by Zheng Liang and others, and finally walk along the main road in the north-south direction of the castle town to the southernmost end.This section of the north-south street has undergone urgent expansion during this period.At this time, it has been more than two miles long (it is estimated that with the continuous expansion of the castle town, it will continue to extend in the future).There are new buildings such as houses along the way, which is enough for everyone who comes to watch to appreciate along the way.

As the most important military parade location, it is in the center of the west side of the small square in front of the gate of Xuefu City.A huge parade stand that completely covers the western plaza has been erected.The military parade is stepped from east to west, distributed from low to high, which is mainly for the convenience of everyone on the viewing platform to watch the military parade.

At this time, Zhengliang, as the governor of the family, was sitting in the center of the westernmost side of the military parade, which was the best place to watch the military parade.Surrounding him are the retainers of the Luo family.

Under Zhengliang's order, almost all the main retainers of the territory arrived at the scene today, and they sat on the viewing platform according to their respective organizations.From south to north are:

Cabinet of Ministers.The family tree of the Luo family includes the elders of the family, the members of the family, the ruling cabinet, and Hizen guardian Dai Xiuliang Togo Heiji; the general and Chikugo guardian Nirita Amimako; the minister and Higo guardian Dai Nabeshima Kiyoshi; the minister and Chikuzen guardian Dai Nafumi Shinkei; Minister, Bungo guardian Dai Arima Harujun; Hizen civil administration, agricultural affairs administration (Chengzheng Fuyu, Takahashi Nagaka, Akaana Moriki, Fukamizu Ken, Aso Yoshimae, Narutomi Nobuchu); Chikugo civil administration, agricultural affairs administration (Naru Morishin, Hoshino Zhenyasu, Kuiwang Zhennori, Aso Shaohe); Higo Civil Affairs, Agricultural Affairs Pursuing (Xiaohe Shinya, Tajiri Masaka, Fumizu Nagato, Wenzhusho Jianfeng); Chikuzen Civil Affairs, Agricultural Affairs Pursuing ( Ask Zhusho for personal photos, Sagara Jiyori, Oda Masamitsu); Bungo Civil Affairs, Agricultural Affairs Pursuing (Kamimura Changshige, Fukamizu Setakata, Toji Kamakata, Anan Yuishi).

In addition, there are ministers in the cabinet and Liu Le, vice-president of the Roche Academy; civil affairs and law enforcement (Nobumoto Aoyama, Egawa Shizong); Li Hongfei, a mine minister; Kamiya Shaoce, a business executive; physicians (Xuanru, Qu Naose Michizo); The temple enshrines (Xuanzhi, Kuaichuan Shaoxi).

In the military cabinet.The government is held by Zhengliang himself.Family elders, military advisers (Akabane Shinnosuke, Kakukuma Ishimune, Yamamoto Kansuke); follow the army to practice Yoshioka Chosuke; genealogy generation family elders, one family, fourth standing ashigaru team commander, military commander Masao Kinoshita; genealogy generation family elders, One sect, the leader of the third standing ashigaru squadron, and Yoshida Shigemasa, the chief minister of the Criminal Ministry;

Military cabinet ashigaru standing aspect.The general and the fifth standing ashigaru team command Aguta; the general and the second standing ashigaru team command Oishi Tomohisa; the general and the first standing ashigaru team commander execute the species; the general and the sixth standing ashigaru team Enjoji Shinyin is the leader of the fan team; the general and the seventh standing ashigaru fan team is the commander of Kai Kizhi (Dharma name Zongyun).

Admiral Ashgaru, deputy general of the fourth standing ashigaru team (Ueda Shinji, Shimabara Junmo, Chichi Changren); ashigaru general, deputy general of the third standing ashigaru team (Kazuhito, Owatani Junbei, Inudo Ryan, Shiga Yiqin); the fifth standing ashigaru team vice-commander (Watanabe pass; ashigaru general Shendai victory, Anbu Minbu); ashigaru general, second standing ashigaru team vice-command (Fukuda Nobukiyoshi , Kitahara Shinhisa, Shiga Kanlong); the first standing ashigaru team lieutenant (servant general Asakura Sodi; ashigaru general Tetsunosuke, asking Zhusho Jianjing, fan Zujianzhi); the sixth standing ashigaru team lieutenant (Servant General Shigeta; Ashgaru General Kuroki Miren, Marume Yorimi); the seventh standing ashigaru team lieutenant (Servant General Yoshikawa Kokeke; Ashgaru General Uemura Motozuna, Ogami Zhenzheng).

In terms of military cavalry.Masanobu Takasaka, the general of the cavalry and the commander of the second standing cavalry division;

In terms of the Firearms Division of the Military Pavilion.Ander, the commander of the Ministry and the first standing iron artillery team;

The military pavilion and the navy.Natong, the commander of the second standing navy, the general of the navy, and the commander of the second standing navy; Takashi Murakami, the commander of the first standing navy, Takashi Murakami; the commander of the third standing navy, Tianwei Masatora; Navy Department General, Commander of the [-]th Standing Navy Division Murakami Takeshi.

Admiral of the navy, the bow of the first standing navy division (Son Goro, Tanemitsu Oyano, Takayo Kamizuura, townsman Kusano); Admiral of the navy, bow of the second standing division of the navy (Kenji Fukuda, Kamizuura Shigesada and Kakoki Town); Naval Admiral, Head of the Third Standing Navy Division Oyano Tanego; Navy Admiral, Head of the Third Standing Navy Division (Wakabayashi Eshigo, Uku Junsada , Yutu Xingxing).

In addition, there are ashigaru generals and commanders of the messenger squad (Kato Duanzang, Hidan, Taketori Sheranmaru); Ron, Honda Shoshin); iron implements Chujiro; military physician Mingfeng Hidemasa; weapons implement Liu Ye;

Information Cabinet.Kansuke Yamamoto, the elder of the Luo family, a military adviser, and the intelligence cabinet; Kosuke, the serving general, and the acting lord of Xuefucheng; and the leader of the Black Hawk.The public side pursues a prosperity.

On the opposite side of the parade stand are the family members of the retainers and outstanding scouts from all over the country.Zhengliang's wives and children were also there.Whether it is the viewing platform or the opposite viewing area.They are all protected by a large number of military forces.

At this time, in the middle of the square, many white lines have been drawn with lime.At the same time, on the other side, there are twelve dots also outlined with lime.

No matter from which angle you look at it, these white lines and dots don't look like some kind of pattern.Many people watching around speculated that these white lines and white dots.What exactly is it for.But no one has an accurate answer.

The word "military parade" is the term most frequently mentioned by the citizens.Everyone who comes here is to watch this military parade that has never been heard before.only.No one knows.How did this military parade happen?

And those citizens who were fortunate enough to watch the military parade under the city of Anyue Mountain acted as commentators in a very timely manner, constantly explaining various questions to the surrounding citizens.After hearing the wonderful explanations from these narrators, everyone couldn't help but look forward to the next military parade.

Just when everyone was looking forward to it.The military parade is finally about to begin.

The cloaked crowd carrying three guns.He appeared at the gate of Xuefu City with a solemn expression. All samurai of the 100-man cape congregation.At this time, they all put on the Luo family's unique Luo's armor, and these armors have been specially treated to look extraordinarily straight.It perfectly sets off their tall and straight figures.The weapons in their hands have also been wiped repeatedly, and they are as bright as new and spotless.The unique white cloaks behind them also fluttered slowly in the breeze, looking brave and extraordinary.

Undoubtedly, as soon as the cloaks came out, they attracted everyone's attention.It felt like the national flag guards of later generations suddenly appeared from the direction of Jinshui Bridge.The atmosphere of the audience suddenly became solemn.All eyes were on the cloaked crowd, full of curiosity and anticipation.

What is this military parade like?

"Pacesetters come out!"

Standing in the center of the viewing platform, Zheng Liang personally issued the order.

A cloaked crowd of 100 people came out from the city gate.Then he walked slowly and solemnly, and slowly walked towards the white dots that had been painted on the long street and the parade road.This novel action immediately caught the attention of the onlookers.

When the first cloaked man came to the place with white spots, he stopped, stood at attention, turned around, and raised three guns.The whole set of actions was done in one go.

Soon after, a hundred pacesetters stood up one by one, forming a straight line with each other.They seem to be like sculptures, standing there, motionless.That kind of feeling is like a rock, an indestructible rock.

"Split formula! Start!" Zheng Liang shouted in a deep voice.

"Start!"

"go!"

With the beginning of the military parade, as the first square team, the first standing ashigaru team first walked across the bridge in front of the city gate in unison. When they arrived at the edge of the square in front of Zheng Liang and others, they immediately moved from Walking in unison is replaced by walking in steps.

"Tread, step, step..."

The neat steps knocked on the concrete pavement in the square with a sonorous and powerful sound.Suddenly, the people in the square in front of the city gate became completely silent.Retainers, family members, and Boy Scouts who participated in the military parade for the first time.They were all shocked by this sudden scene.

Under the leadership of the group leader, there are 52 soldiers in the squad, plus a flag bearer, a total of 50 people. Soldiers of [-] are arranged in a solid square ten by five.In addition, the group leader and the flag bearer are at the forefront.This time, in order to thoroughly understand the situation under each team, Zheng Liang explicitly prohibited retainers above the general level from joining each phalanx. to go among the phalanx.

There is no doubt that when this fan team first started to move, it received too much attention.Especially the two at the front.It is even more eye-catching.The main white flag.Under the sunlight, it is particularly eye-catching.Just when a gust of wind blew, the main flag fluttered, and there was a black eagle on it.It is clearly reflected in the eyes of the audience.And flutter with the wind.all audiences.They can't help but have an illusion.It seemed as if the eagle on the flag had spread its wings and soared high.

"Go forward!"

"go!"

When the first white line is reached.The group leader ordered loudly.

"Snapped!"

Hearing this sound, the soldiers behind immediately took off the three guns from their shoulders and changed them to holding guns in front.The spear moved forward obliquely.The entire team formed a team that raised its guns and marched forward.at the same time.Their pace also changed to a goose step.Even though he was wearing straw sandals, the soles of his feet were still raised high. Every time the soles of his feet fell, he had to try his best to make a popping sound, for fear that others would not hear the sound.

"Wow!"

Seeing such a situation, the people around immediately burst into a commotion.Excitement, shock, shock, these are the true portrayals of their hearts at this moment.Although these queues are obviously not very neat in the eyes of Zheng Liang from later generations, but for people of this era, it is already unheard of.Obviously, they were fascinated by everything in front of them.While using the sound of exclamation to express the feelings in his heart, he couldn't help but look at the next movement of the queue.

When everyone looked at the center of the square again, the first standing team had already reached the second white line, and they resumed normal steps and continued to move forward from south to north.When they reach the third white line, they will repeat the previous action again until they have completed the position where a hundred pacesetters stand.This section of the journey is almost the entire length of the entire north-south long street.This arrangement is mainly for the convenience of the citizens on both sides of the long street to see the heroic posture of the Luo family's army up close.

"preparation!"

"go!"

At the same time, the group leader of the second standing Ashgaru team also gave a loud shout, leading the second phalanx to move forward.

After the second phalanx passed, then came the third phalanx composed of the third standing ashigaru, and then the fourth, fifth, sixth, and seventh fan teams. A total of seven fan teams passed through the square in turn. Changjie continued to practice.

As the seven phalanxes formed by each of these teams walked down the long street, the leaders on both sides of the long street were first exclaimed, and then stopped suddenly, obviously shocked.The long street of more than two miles is constantly performing such scenes, just like waves.

"Step, step, step" Just when everyone in the square in front of the city gate thought the military parade was over, two cavalry formations of fifty cavalry each appeared as the second batch of square formations.These are the first and second standing cavalry squadrons of the Luo family.

I saw a hundred war horses, under the control of the soldiers on horseback, walking forward in a neat formation.The iron hooves of the war horses knocked neatly on the concrete floor, as if playing a majestic symphony.

Behind the cavalry is a phalanx of 70 people with bows and arrows.These archers form a row of ten.And each row is from the same team, representing the archers of the seven teams.

After the archers, there are 100 samurai squadrons, 50 iron cannon standing ashigaru squadrons, and 200 standing water army squadrons divided into four divisions.It was the first time for these square teams to appear in the Luo family's military parade, which also aroused bursts of cheers from the surrounding people.

Just when everyone thought the military parade was about to end, a group of special figures suddenly emerged from the gate of Xuefu City again.This group of people generally looks to be only nine to 14 years old, and they don't wear armor or even full body.Just put on an ordinary civilian clothes.Similarly, the weapon in their hands is just a simple bamboo spear.

That's right, this phalanx is the boy scouts unique to the Luo family's territory.Although they were poorly equipped, every member of the boy scouts was full of energy at this time, and they were very focused on every movement of their bodies.

When Masahara gave the military parade this time as a test task to Hyakutake Kenkanen, Esatoguchi Nobutsuji, Narimatsu Nobukatsu, Kamiya Sozhan, and Shimadzu Yoshihiro, these people immediately went to the castle town to pull a team. The Boy Scouts, then trained like crazy.Now it seems that the effect of training is still good.

So when this boy scout walked past the eyes of the crowd with a neat pace, it immediately aroused everyone's applause.Among them, the one who applauded the most was naturally the group of outstanding boy scout representatives from various regions of the territory opposite the viewing platform.

When this Boy Scout troop passed by.Everyone really thought that the military parade was coming to an end this time.Just, can this be true?Only a clear female voice shouted suddenly:

"preparation!"

"Let's go!"

As soon as the voice fell, a group of thin figures appeared at the gate of the city.But their expressions didn't fluctuate at all, just like all the previous square teams.They are meticulously doing every action.

"coax!"

After seeing a group of girls coming out this time.Everyone, including some retainers, burst into laughter.But as these "female soldiers" walked past them.Their laughter gradually weakened or even disappeared. Instead, some cheering and cheering sounds, obviously from women, continued to come out from the crowd.

The clothes made of uniform red cloth armor and the uniform movements are no less than the steps of men.All this deeply shocked everyone present.After seeing the changes in the expressions of everyone present, Zheng Liang couldn't help but smile slightly, shocked?In fact, a few days ago, when Miki took him to inspect the "Women's Guard" formed by her and Nohime, he also had the same expression.

In fact, Miki was the first one to know that the military parade was about to take place in the territory.Since the first son Tang Wangwan is seven years old this year, and the second son Song Wangwan is also six years old, in order to train them, starting from the retainer evaluation meeting in the second half of this year, in some non-important meetings held in the city, Zheng Liang will be added to the meeting hall. Tang Wangwan and Song Wangwan were also present at several positions to observe.

But these two little guys are still young after all, and because of their nature, there will always be some small movements. Zheng Liang, who is the host of the meeting, is not good at scolding these two little guys at this time, and other retainers are not good at disciplining these children on the spot for Zheng Liang, so You need someone who can handle them.And these two little guys have always been very afraid of their older sister Mei Ji, so Mei Ji also participated in the evaluation meeting as an observer, and her main duty is to take care of the two who are still a little active during the evaluation meeting. brother.

It's just that Meiji is not willing to participate in such a boring thing as the evaluation meeting. In order to let her participate willingly, Zhengliang also had to agree to subsidize Meiji to form a "women's guard" whose number is controlled within 50 people. .So in an evaluation meeting, Meiji heard Zhengliang's plan to hold a military parade (it hadn't been finalized yet), and then she went down to prepare secretly.

She first found her mother and a group of aunts, and begged them to help her.As Zheng Liang's women who are in charge of the Luo's House in the territory, they are naturally the gods of wealth, so they almost respond to Meiji's requests, so the clothes and daily consumption of this "women's guard" are almost all They supply it.

The reason why several of his women are "God of Wealth" is this.The main reason is that Zheng Liang is not a rigid person. As long as he has enough conditions, he will find a way to treat himself and the people around him well, such as the food for everyone in the city. Although the overall food level in the territory is not high at this time, Zheng Liang is not When I was at home, I was so stupid that I ate porridge and dried radishes every day like the people outside. On the contrary, I would have fish and meat almost every meal.And the same is true for his own woman.As for the Roche House, apart from using its business network to control the territory and carry out some trade, after paying commercial taxes, the general trade income of the Roche House is controlled by the women of Zhengliang.According to Zheng Liang, it was their own private money.It's at their own disposal.So they became the "God of Wealth".

Of course, while becoming the "God of Wealth", they have also become "Scattering Flower Fairies" in the eyes of the people.Since they are also in charge of the pension institution in the territory while in charge of the Luo family, they often support some people in need of pensions, so over time, they have gained the reputation of "Scattering Flower Fairies".

After receiving the support from the women of Zhengliang, Meiji immediately found Noonghime and Yuanjiu Bhikkhuni, and then secretly planned to prepare for the military parade.At the beginning, Zhengliang thought that the reason why the two troublemakers, Mihime and Nohime, were so quiet during this period of time was because they were preparing for a women's college.In fact, they are the "women's guards" who are training them to pull up.

Later, when Meiji asked to also participate in this territorial military parade.Zhengliang is unwilling to agree.After all, the sudden appearance of a woman's "army" in the territory has already caused a lot of controversy.Now let a women's guard, which has only been established for a few months, appear at the solemn military parade.What's more, Zheng Liang has no confidence in the level of this women's guard.He didn't want to mess up a very meaningful military parade he had carefully prepared because of this female guard.

But when Meiji dragged Zhengliang to the training camp of the Women's Guards, and inspected the training of the guards and the rehearsal of the military parade on the spot.Zhengliang was indeed shocked.Especially when he saw a little girl from a poor commoner family endure the pain of being scratched by a bamboo spear in her hand during training for a rice ball.until all training scenarios are completed.He was moved with compassion.

In this era, ordinary children are very insecure, and girls among children are even more insecure.Influenced by a somewhat patriarchal cultural background.In addition, women are relatively weak physically (easy to get sick, not the main labor force in the family, and marry someone else when they grow up), so when many civilians face a crisis of poverty, the first thing they abandon is the girl in the family.

Perhaps a rice ball may seem dismissive to you in future generations, but it is a treasure to this thin little girl in front of you.For it, she is willing to fight with her frail body.Look at this 50-member women's guard. Except for Miki, Nohime and Yuanjiu Bhikkhuni, who are of good background, the rest of them are from common people's homes. It is estimated that Miki used some means to make these girls The parents agreed to let their daughter follow Maggie.As for other girls with better backgrounds, they will never appear here, because their parents will never let their daughters show up in public. This is related to the reputation of this woman, and it will be difficult to find a good husband's family in the future up.

Now, seeing a 52-member women's guard phalanx passing by in front of his eyes, Zheng Liang felt relieved, but at the same time could not help reflecting.

For a long time, Zhengliang regarded some of Michelle's actions as abnormal manifestations of entering the youthful rebellious period, but now seeing Michelle, who is heroic and elegant, walking in front of the women's guards, Zhengliang is serious for the first time. Think carefully about the ambition of this daughter.It seems that under Zhengliang's unintentional influence, this girl has a tendency to develop into General Ji?There was also Yuanjiu Bhikkhuni who was the standard bearer beside Meiji, and Noonghime who was mixed in the women's guard and also dressed in military uniform.Would Bhikkhuni Yuanjiu still be the Bhikkhuni Yuanjiu in history, and Noonghime still the same in history?It seems that Zhengliang's unintentional decisions have also changed the fate of many people?

It's just that Zhengliang himself is a variable in this era, so all the people gathered around him will naturally be influenced by him and change their own destiny.That being the case, why bother with history?Everything is still going with the flow.

Women do not give way to men, who says women are inferior to men?The valiant and heroic five-foot spear, the first light of dawn shines on the military field.In ancient times, children have a lot of ambitions, they don't like red clothes, but they like armed forces.

After a group of women's guards, whose performance was no worse than that of the other teams in front, passed by, they left everyone deeply shocked, but also left them with a moment of contemplation.Many retainers and nobles who were reluctant to let their daughters join the women's college or the women's guards began to reflect on their previous decisions.As for those female leaders who originally had a little ambition, there were waves of ripples in their hearts.

When the last row of soldiers walked out of the last white line area, this time the military parade finally came to an end.

"Crack, crack, crack..." At this moment, the leaders around who were so enthralled clapped their hands.

Whether it was the onlookers or the soldiers themselves, they all felt the powerful strength of the Luo family during this military parade.I believe that for a long period of time in the future, this military parade will be something that everyone will talk about after dinner.Moreover, every detail of this military parade will spread to farther areas as the people leave.I believe that the powerful power displayed by the military parade will reach the ears of everyone in the territory in a short time.

The purpose of Zhengliang holding this military parade is to demonstrate the mighty strength of the Luo family, and let the people realize that the Luo family will surely keep the territory stable and stable.I believe that after this military parade, both the leaders and the retainers and soldiers are full of hope for the Luo family, and everyone slowly gathers around Zheng Liang, forming a strong fighting force, and bringing the strength of the Luo family to a higher level. .

"Hey, it's no wonder that Ouchi Yoshitaka, who dominates Kitakyushu and Honshu's western countries, was defeated by the Luo family. From today's point of view, such a military power is not as good as even our own family." Among the cheering crowd, a middle-aged man said It was a sudden exclamation.

The people guarding him were also silent at this time. They always thought that their army was the elite among the many famous names in the Japanese country. ah.

And a little boy who looked to be about six years old, who had been standing beside the middle-aged man, blinked his big shining eyes, and looked curiously at the Luo family's parade team that was gradually going away. (To be continued..)