The Holy Emperor of Ming

Chapter 136: Busy Factory Guard Talents
In the spacious camp of Emperor Wu’s Dragon Cavalry.

In addition to the training ground for veterans, there is also a special training ground for new recruits.

Of the ten thousand dragon cavalrymen who followed Zhu Houzhao to destroy the Jiannu and defeat the Mongols, 700 of them were separated except for those who died in battle.

Later, a group of young men from good families were selected, and a group of children of nobles joined in.

Strictly speaking, this group of people were the first batch of recruits since Emperor Wu’s 10,000-man Dragon Cavalry army was formed.

The various rules that Zhu Houzhao, Wang Shouren and others had spent several years to establish and perfect were put into practice on this group of new recruits, and new summaries and improvements were made.

As for the training of the new recruits who joined when the Emperor Wu's Dragon Cavalry was first established, it can only be said to be a series of experiments, crossing the river by feeling the stones.

The kings, princes, Li Jing and people from the State of Song who had recently entered Emperor Wu's Dragon Cavalry Camp had thoroughly enjoyed this complete training for new recruits.

The desire to live and die, the double torture of physical and mental.

No matter whether it was the spoiled kings and princes, or warriors like Li Jing who had experienced all kinds of hardships, they all felt like cursing.

Of course, the latter is definitely much more acceptable.

Even they are all absorbing the essence from it, because they know that they must integrate into it.

In the future, their army and their soldiers will also be like this.

Thinking this way, they became more motivated and determined.

As for the former kings and princes, no matter how they thought about it, they had no choice.

Who made them meet an extremely powerful emperor who really didn't care about his relatives?

That would literally kill them.

And among these damned Emperor Wu’s Dragon Riders, here, many of them were stinking soldiers that many of them used to look down upon, and they really didn’t take them seriously.

They would scold whenever they wanted, and directly beating them down was rare, but corporal punishment was commonplace.

They didn't dare to resist.

"Zhu Houxu, what are you thinking about? The 20th discipline of the Ming army stipulates," a recruit instructor suddenly shouted.

"Never abandon or give up. We must never abandon or give up any comrade or civilian." Zhu Houxu immediately shouted.

"Yes, I memorized it correctly." The instructor nodded with satisfaction, then looked at the other recruits standing in military posture and said loudly: "Remember, the 24 record regulations of the Ming army are the lives of all soldiers.

Even if you forget your father and your mother, you must never forget either one.

I can check any of you at any time."

"Zhu Youlin, the second one."

"The Ming army is the army of the people of Ming, and its life should be to defend the country."

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After completing a day of training that was very tiring for normal people, the recruits were finally able to relax a little and return to their respective barracks.

There are ten people in a barracks, and they are also members of a small flag.

The young flag captain was the veteran dragon rider who led them in training.

In a barracks.

While the young flag chief was out reporting the situation to the chief flag chief, the remaining nine people immediately became like horses that had broken free from their reins, wailing and complaining one after another.

"What a lousy place this is. I'm so tired."

"Yeah, my feet are all rubbed raw."

"My legs don't seem to belong to me anymore."

"When can I go home?"

"At least three months, three months!"

"Your Majesty is too cruel to us!"

"We are lucky. Think about those who were beheaded?"

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These are the barracks of the kings and princes.

In the other barracks, the flag captain was also absent.

"Brother Li, please tell us more about your feelings." The young man, whose nickname is Han Wu and whose real name is Han Shizhong, said to Li Jing with a grin.

There was a hint of admiration in his tone.

Immediately, the other people in the barracks looked over with expectant eyes.

These past few days, ever since they had heard Li Jing's feelings about the various situations of Emperor Wu's Dragon Riders, they had been greatly shocked and felt that they had learned a lot.

They looked forward to this time every night.

"Okay." Li Jing smiled amiably, and after a moment's hesitation, he said seriously, "We said yesterday that the Wudi Dragon Cavalry is completely different from the armies of other countries, and this can be seen from these twenty-four disciplinary regulations alone.

This is the first time in history that a country and its people are truly at the center of the society.

Your Majesty's intention is not just to send the Emperor Wu's Dragon Cavalry, but to make all the Ming army do the same.

Otherwise, these twenty-four disciplinary regulations would not be called the Twenty-four Disciplinary Regulations of the Ming Army, but the Twenty-four Disciplinary Regulations of Emperor Wu's Dragon Cavalry.

Remember, when we join the army, we must abide by these twenty-four disciplinary regulations."

"clear."

"Well, these twenty-four disciplinary rules look good to me and I will definitely abide by them."

"Correct."

Everyone agreed.

"Today, let's talk about the reason why Emperor Wu Longqi must teach everyone to read.

Although people like us and the descendants of royal family can read, we don't need to learn characters.

But our instructors and flag chiefs have solemnly told us that we must teach the new recruits to read.

how so?"

"I think it is still related to defending the country, because only when a soldier knows the true meaning of defending the country can he do it from the bottom of his heart.

How can we let him know? We must start with learning to read... " Li Jing did not hold back and spoke out everything he thought and understood.

the reason is simple.

If nothing unexpected happens, these people will at least become middle-level generals of the Ming Dynasty in the future.

Teaching them would bring more benefits than disadvantages to Li Jing.

As for whether these people will become his opponents?

Li Jing still has some pride, so what if I can really become his opponent?

What's more, the Ming Dynasty needs more generals, far more than just one or two Li Jings.

What's more, in his small flag, he really thinks that Han Shizhong is a promising talent.

It is possible that he will grow into a true commander in the future.

When he thought of this, Li Jing couldn't help but laugh at himself.

He himself is nothing now, so how can he be qualified to judge others?
After talking for a while and estimating the time, Li Jing stopped and sighed: "We came to the Ming Dynasty from another country. We have to say that we are all very lucky.

I have met Your Majesty and also encountered this opportunity.

This is the time for us to show our talents.”

When the other people recalled the scene of that day, their eyes became more or less excited and they nodded one after another.

"Yes, the Majesty we met is truly unique in the world."

"Yes, I never thought that the emperor would think so highly of us stinking soldiers."

"Just based on what I said that day, I should sell my life to His Majesty."

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Zhu Houzhao was basically aware of the situation inside the Emperor Wu's Dragon Cavalry. Even now, he would go to the Emperor Wu's Dragon Cavalry every two days to lead his brothers in training.

These days, he quite enjoys watching the new recruits training.

There are many interesting things.

But he was too busy.

There are so many things that require his decision.

Normal state affairs are fine because he doesn't have to worry about them because the cabinet is there, and the Imperial Household Department is also watching.

But the various reforms and the things that happened as a result of them were all caused by him.

For example, vassal kings, military cabinets, Jin territory, etc.

Time flies, and it is September 10th.

On this day, the main force of the factory guards was finally withdrawn from Jin.

At this time in Jin, after the purge, all officials had arrived, the military reform had achieved results, the Ministry of Commerce was also running normally, and the Purple-Robed Marquis was in charge of the Martial Arts Department.

A tacit understanding was also reached with all the forces in the martial arts world. Jin had become a country within a country and the imperial court's private territory that no one could interfere with.

The next step is mainly the business of the civil servants.

The factory guards only need to leave normal staff to supervise.

Because they had to escort a large number of criminals, treasures and other items back to the capital, the main force of the factory guards traveled together.

It’s just that Guo Bujing and other senior Jinyiwei officials were overjoyed.

Cao Zhengchun and Cao Shaoqin had rather ugly expressions on their faces. Cao Zhengchun, who was sitting in the carriage, glanced at the talents of the Jinyiwei from time to time, gritting his teeth secretly.

What's wrong with the East Factory?
Why are they all willing to join the Jinyiwei but not the Dongchang?

So abominable.

Just think about the fact that the Jinyiwei recruited more than a dozen upright masters of innate talents, including people with special identities like Yuan Suiyun, as well as a group of talents with various unique skills.

However, there were only four innate masters willing to join the East Factory, and he was so upset that he couldn't eat.

The only thing that made him feel a little relieved was that the Western Factory recruited even fewer talents, and there was only one innate master.

But how can he compare with the Western Factory?
Is the West Factory worthy of comparing with the East Factory?

Not worthy.

If it weren't for his old rival Cao Youxiang, he wouldn't have cared much about the Western Factory.

Even though the West Factory supervises the East Factory.

In terms of strength, the Western Factory is far inferior to the Eastern Factory, and the same is true in terms of power and interests.

As for supervision, haha, I have a clear conscience. I am favored by His Majesty, so how could I be afraid of you, Cao Youxiang?
Thinking of his old rival, Cao Zhengchun couldn't help but feel a little proud.

Then he gritted his teeth again, and couldn't help but look at those criminals, feeling a little salivating.

Among these criminals, there are quite a few who are innate masters.

There are several people who have reached the peak of the innate realm.

But they were all criminals and the East Depot could not recruit them.

It would be great if Your Majesty allowed them to make amends for their crimes, and then the East Factory would be the best place for them.

Cao Zhengchun's eyes flickered as he pondered over the possibilities and thought about how to persuade His Majesty.

Or play the victim?
Cao Zhengchun was worried about the lack of talented people, while Guo Bujing, Weng Taibei and others were worried about how to arrange their own talents.

This time in Jin, they recruited more than a dozen innate masters in one fell swoop.

There are quite a few wise people among them, and they must be given important positions.

But how to arrange them is also a problem.

Innate masters are by no means common people, each of them can be called a master.

The position offered is too low and not suitable.

The position given is too high, and not to mention the issue of merit, it is not enough to share.

(Chapter 3, thank you for your support.)
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(End of this chapter)