Chapter 1093 Night patrol of hundreds of camps

Chapter 1093 Night patrol of hundreds of camps

On the eve of the battle, the atmosphere in the Wei army camp was quite tense and solemn. After receiving the order to prepare for battle, the soldiers of the various camps were all busy packing and maintaining their armor and staff.

Although the Western Wei Dynasty has been in a relatively favorable position since the war began, the soldiers also hold a relatively optimistic view on the outcome of the next war and believe that the chances of victory are quite high.

But when it comes to each person, whether they can survive after a war and whether they can kill enemies and make meritorious deeds is full of uncertainty, which inevitably makes people worry about gains and losses and make them nervous.

In this situation, the difference between veterans and recruits is reflected. The new recruits may have the strong ambition of a newborn calf who is not afraid of tigers, but when it comes to adjusting their mentality when the war is approaching, they are still less experienced than the veterans.

After nightfall, some recruits still gathered in front of the bonfire outside the camp, constantly polishing the swords, guns and weapons in their hands with sharpening stones.

There are some weapons that are obviously sharp and do not need any further polishing and maintenance. They are still being held in someone's hands and rubbed with a sharpening stone. Sparks are emitting from the clang. It can be seen that the polisher's thoughts are not here, and they are just treating this as a weapon. A way to relieve stress and relieve emotions.

Others could not hide their agitation and kept wandering around the camp, even engaging in fights with Pao Ze. However, such a situation is usually blocked by the commanders and generals. Although it is not forbidden for sergeants to compete with each other in military skills in the military camp, it is especially necessary to ensure enough rest before a big battle to maintain sufficient physical strength. Some activities that are too physically demanding will be prohibited.

Some commanders and generals turned a blind eye to the nervousness of the camp soldiers before the war, while some carried out the ban on military orders better than usual, but some commanders would provide some guidance and relief. Relatively speaking, there is no doubt that the officers who are willing to give more care to the soldiers are more supported by their subordinates.

In a fortress in the camp, hundreds of sergeants in the camp were all sitting around a campfire, listening to their captain, a middle-aged man who was nearly forty years old, telling stories about past wars.

"There is really no need to be nervous about fighting the enemy this time. Hundreds of thousands of divisions and brigades have gathered here. This is the largest battle between the Lord's army and the thieves! It should be noted that in the past, there were only a few thousand men and horses, and they could frequently defeat the enemy's tens of thousands. , every time we capture the enemy, we will outnumber my troops several times.”

The camp leader was surrounded by everyone. He looked at the camp soldiers who were still a little nervous and said with a smile: "You disciples have caught up with the good times now. You have strong soldiers and horses, sufficient armor and staff, and thousands of robes to wear." Advancing and retreating together, what powerful enemy is there to be afraid of? Those of us who were formerly subordinate to the Lord followed the Lord and fought against all sides. That was the real fight for our lives, but no matter how difficult the situation was, the Lord could always predict the enemy. Only by winning can you achieve the majesty you have today!”

"When did Governor Liu follow his master and make meritorious deeds?"

When they heard that the soldier commander said that he was an old member of Tang Gong's family, some of the soldiers couldn't help but ask.

The camp leader seemed to have been waiting for this question for a long time. After hearing the words, he immediately showed a proud look on his face. After looking around at everyone present for a week, he said with a smile: "I followed the Lord so early that you may not be able to imagine it." . After the battle at Mangshan, I followed my master into the Pass. At that time, my subordinates and I were only a few dozen disciples and settled in Shangyuan, Wuxiang. Even our master had to work on farming and woodworking to make a living. , At that time, the Lord also praised me for the delicious taste of Jing, and appointed me as the Ambassador of Jing..."

"How can there be such an official title? The governor is probably joking!"

After hearing this, the surrounding sergeants all burst into laughter. Because their camp leader was mild-tempered and considerate of his subordinates, they had little fear in their minds and were very close to each other. They would occasionally joke with each other, and the battalion team The atmosphere has always been very harmonious.

"What do you stupid boys know! Is it a lie that my family business is originally a business? When I got married, I received a wedding gift from the Lord! If it is a matter of time before I enter the government, several of the majestic generals today will also claim to be themselves when they see me. backward!"

When the camp leader heard the camp soldiers' teasing, he couldn't help but glared and shouted angrily. He usually just joked and insulted each other, but what he said now was the most precious and cherished memory in his heart. , but was laughed at and called a joke by a few boys, so naturally he felt a little unhappy.

The surrounding sergeants saw that the camp leader seemed to be a little more serious, and for a while they did not dare to continue making noises, but they were still mostly suspicious in their hearts. Although their camp leader was also the general in charge of a battalion of five hundred soldiers, he was still far away from Tang Gong. As for the fact that several generals were the camp leader's descendants, it was more like nonsense.

The camp leader also noticed that the camp soldiers still seemed a little suspicious and felt angry in his heart, so he stopped talking. He just looked at the campfire and became sulky. Unconsciously, he recalled the past in a daze, and occasionally smiled knowingly. , but there was also a sense of loss in his eyes.

At this moment, a series of sergeant cheers suddenly rang out from other camps. After hearing the sound, the soldiers in the camp looked in the direction of the shouts. It should be noted that unreasonable noise is prohibited in the camp, especially now that the war is about to come and the atmosphere in the camp is already tense. If you really make noise and cause chaos in the camp without any reason and cause serious consequences, you will be directly punished by beheading. It's not impossible.

When the sergeants were frightened and suspicious, a knight patrolling the camp galloped outside the camp fence and shouted loudly toward the camp: "The Lord is personally patrolling the camp. The soldiers of the camp are staying in the camp safely. Do not go out beyond the camp." !”

"The Lord is coming to inspect the camp?"

The camp soldiers were overjoyed after hearing this, and the camp leader who was sitting by the campfire couldn't help but smile when he heard about it, with a glimmer of hope in his eyes. Even if there were soldiers coming in soon. He smiled and said, "Your Majesty is about to visit this camp. The Governor no longer needs to be angry at my son for being stupid. When the time comes, I can go forward to reminisce about old times, and then ask your lord for thirty long Ke axes to be allocated to my son..."

"What nonsense! The war is about to begin, and the Lord is busy with military affairs, so he may not come here on patrol. Even if he does, he cannot disturb the Lord with his mere camp affairs!"

After the camp leader heard this, he immediately glared and yelled, and when these words fell into the ears of the camp soldiers, they couldn't help but feel guilty. However, they had always loved the camp leader, and boasting was a trend in the military. To avoid further embarrassment to the camp leader, they all made a tacit agreement not to mention this matter again.

The cheers of the soldiers outside the camp were still ringing out rhythmically. It was obvious that Duke Tang was still continuing to patrol the camp. Every time he entered a camp, the soldiers cheered and greeted him. Therefore, after hearing the cheers, some other soldiers in the camp who had not yet visited were filled with expectations.

The cheers outside the camp were getting closer and closer, and even Duke Tang's laughter could be faintly heard. The soldiers in the camp were also approaching the camp gate, eagerly awaiting the arrival of Duke Tang. On the contrary, the camp owner who had been boasting about his seniority now shrank behind the crowd, his head drooped and inconspicuous.

Soon, the three guards who had been going in and out of Duke Tang arrived first outside the camp. Immediately, the sound of brisk horse hooves was heard outside the camp. Everyone looked at the outside of the camp attentively. After a few breaths, they were dressed in military uniforms. Duke Tang rode his horse into everyone's sight, and the soldiers who had been waiting for a long time hurriedly raised their arms and cheered.

Amidst the cheers of the camp soldiers, Li Tai turned over and dismounted in front of the camp, looked at the excited camp soldiers and asked with a smile: "Which sergeant are you waiting for?"

"Qi, Qi, please tell me, Your Majesty, that so-and-so is a knight of the Renxing Mansion!"

Upon hearing Duke Tang's question, the soldiers standing in front of the crowd hurriedly answered.

"Renxing Mansion? Then the commander-in-chief of yours should be Liu Sanqi. Where is he now? Why didn't he come to greet him?"

Li Tai pondered for a moment after hearing this answer, and then spoke again.

The camp leader, who had been shrinking in the team and was a little timid to step forward, heard Tang Gong call out his name. His shoulders suddenly trembled. He quickly pushed aside the crowd in front of him, rushed to Li Tai, and knelt down with a plop. On the ground, he then said in a trembling voice: "Your Majesty, Master Lang, do you still remember this incompetent and evil slave Sanji?"

Li Tai bent down and picked up Liu Sanqi, then frowned and said, "Why should I forget you? Could it be that after you left the government and became officials, you are busy and don't see each other often, so you have to forget the stories of supporting each other and helping each other." righteous?"

"No, it's not... How dare I serve you? I will never forget it. It's just that after I left the house, I rarely made great achievements to repay my master's kindness. So far, I am just a governor of the camp. …”

After Liu Sanzhen heard this, he shook his head quickly, and then said with a look of shame.

When Li Tai heard this, he frowned, grabbed Liu Sanqi's arm and walked towards the camp. As he walked, he scolded: "What do you mean by great merit? If the thieves are defeated, I will all pay you. Then what is the use of setting up a court? The hundreds of athletes in this camp bid farewell to their parents and fellow villagers, enter the camp wearing armor, and go out to fight with swords. If you train and manage them properly for me, it will be a success! My subordinates are my pawns, how can I defeat the enemy by myself?"

Speaking of this, he looked at the following battalion soldiers behind him and said with a smile: "You and other battalion soldiers are really lucky to be under the control of Governor Liu! He was known for his kindness when he was under my sect last year, and he was one of the people who was harmonious with the masses. Director. Many military officials reported to the commander-in-chief, hoping to transfer him to the palace for appointment, but the master of Renxing Palace refused.

This compliment is not to show off my excellent upbringing, but also because Governor Liu is kind in nature. In the future battle, you and other battalion soldiers can kill the enemy with peace of mind and perform meritorious service. Don't worry about missing out on credit. With such a caring camp leader, all meritorious deeds will be praised and rewarded! "

After hearing these words, all the battalion soldiers, including Liu Sanqi, all loudly agreed, and any tension in their hearts due to the impending war disappeared.

During Li Tai's tour of the camp, he not only praised and comforted the camp soldiers, but also patiently asked them if they had any other needs before the war. When he heard that the camp soldiers wanted thirty long axes, he immediately asked them for help. send over.

Because there are hundreds of camps here, in order not to delay the normal rest of the camp soldiers, he has no time to stay in a certain camp for a long time, inspect and encourage, and try his best to satisfy the camp soldiers' pre-war demands, and then go Move to the next camp.

While Duke Tang was going around the camps to express condolences to the soldiers, the three guards who followed him also saw a major feature of Duke Tang's military management. In addition to imposing orders and prohibitions, he was also approachable and considerate of the troops.

There are hundreds of forts in the whole camp. Whenever Tang Gong enters a camp and asks where he comes from, he will immediately call out the name of the camp leader. There is no mistake among the hundreds of camp leaders and governors, and those camp leaders are After being encouraged by Tang Gong's name, he also expressed his generosity and pride in dying for his bosom friend!

"The Lord governs the army with complete knowledge. The disciples are grateful, and the soldiers serve their lives. Although the army of thieves is numerous, why should we be afraid of them!"

Yang Jian and other three guardsmen were able to return to the camp for a short rest after accompanying Tang Gong on the camp tour for several hours. Recalling the excitement of the soldiers in the camps during the previous patrol, these three guardsmen were also deeply affected. , the tension in my heart due to the first such grand battle gradually disappeared, and I was full of confidence in the battle in the future. After returning to camp, I didn't have time to undress, I just waited with anticipation.