Xicheng is a small city, with only a few hundred households in the city. There are about a dozen shops on one street. The residence of Sun Ba, the ten generals, is in Nancheng. Shao Shude arrived there in a short time because he was familiar with the road.

It was just getting dark when we arrived at Sun Ba's house. At that time, Sun Ba was drinking alone in the backyard of the house. When he heard that Shao Shude had arrived, he laughed loudly and immediately ordered his servants to bring more bowls, chopsticks, wine and food, so that they could enjoy the moon together.

"The dog's nose is really sharp. Have you heard any news?" Sun Ba was not wearing armor, but was wearing the robe of a scholar and gentleman. With his slightly handsome face, he looked like a middle-aged scholar.

. But who knew that in the past, he had wielded a Mo Dao and killed all the barbarians in the Dang Xiang formation, thus risking his life as a sword and ax general.

"I heard some news and felt a little uneasy, so I came here to ask the captain (note 1)." Shao Shude sat down directly without being polite. He had been Sun Ba's personal soldier and chief of fire, and he had a good relationship with the whole family.

, Sun Ba was fighting Han without much arrogance, and he was very good with his soldiers, so he sat down naturally.

"There's going to be a war." Sun Ba drank a glass of wine, sighed, and said, "Li Guochang and his son rebelled. The imperial court ordered Tiande, Xia Sui, and the towns in Hedong to fight against it. A war is inevitable."

"..." Shao Shude remained silent.

"Aren't you worried?" Sun Ba glanced at him and asked.

"I am alone, what is there to worry about? If you win, you will be rich, if you lose, you will die, that's all." Shao Shude replied.

"Just like me back then, I am not afraid of anything." Sun Ba laughed and said, "However, I have a good job for you."

"Is there anything good about fighting?" Shao Shude asked in surprise.

"Of course." Sun Ba looked at him with a smile but not a smile, and said: "This time the Zhenwu Army is sent out, the military supervisor (Note 2) Qiu Weidao will also accompany the army. I owe him a favor, and now I have to repay it.

.Forget it, let’s be honest. Knowing that swords and guns are blind on the battlefield, and that there are many deficiencies in the guards at present, Commander Qiu asked me to ask for a group of soldiers. Commander Li has already agreed to this matter, and I have no objections. I plan to send

How about you go?"

"Captain..." Shao Shude didn't know what to say.

There is no doubt that this is a great job. It is much safer to follow the supervisor and protect him than to fight in front of him in the battle. However, with his personality, he always feels a little embarrassed. Sun Ba is a good person, although he is

Jiujiu is a martial artist with a somewhat impatient temper, but he has a mellow character and has taken good care of him in the past. If he goes to the battlefield and cannot kill the enemy together, he always feels that something is wrong and he is suspected of running away from the battle.

"It doesn't matter, it doesn't matter." Sun Ba stood up, patted Shao Shude on the shoulder, and said with a warm smile: "Qiu Weidao made appointments with people from all over the state a month ago, but to no avail. He only recruited dozens of desperadoes.

, organized into a team, and were called the sudden generals in the courtyard. This time, it was a helpless move to ask for Li Shijun's approval to transfer a team of people to serve as retinues. But it doesn't matter if they go, Qiu Weidao's eunuch has a rich pocket, and he will not be short of rewards.

"

"The captain has treated me with kindness..."

"How can you be so pedantic!" Sun Ba suddenly emphasized his tone and said: "A man has the ambition to reach the sky, but he is restricted to his lower position. If he stands in a low house, he will not be able to raise his head. The temple in the West City is still too small.

Go, but there is no harm in going. If you want to make a career, don't forget about our old brother from Xicheng."

"Captain..." Shao Shude was really moved.

Just as he was about to stand up and speak, Sun Ba pushed him down and said: "Wait a moment, someone will get the armor. Let's get to know each other so that we can remember him in the future."

After saying that, he clapped his hands, called several servants, and ordered them to fetch a armor from the treasury.

"This is a pair of chain armor. I got it from a Uighur chieftain in the past. It's a bit worn out. It can be put to good use if I just wipe it and repair it." Sun Ba asked Shao Shude to take off his leather armor, and then several servants came forward with a smile.

Put on the mail for him.

These servants Shao Shude also knew each other. They were all veteran soldiers. After they retired and had nothing to support, they came to work in Sun Ba's house. Sun Ba always treated people generously and sincerely, and did not really regard these veteran soldiers as slaves, so everyone had a good relationship.

Intimate. At this time, after putting on the iron armor for Shao Shude, they gathered around and commented.

"Shao Langjun is quite handsome, not weaker than Guo Yuanzhen."

"The best shot in the army, and it's easy to have a good future the next day. He's no worse than Guo Yuanzhen."

"It's difficult for Guo Yuanzhen to marry the daughter of the prime minister..."

Guo Yuanzhen was in Wuzhou and became a general and prime minister during the Ruizhong period. He was a handsome man. Shao Shude couldn't laugh or cry when he heard this. He was very embarrassed. When he was about to defend himself, Sun Ba smiled and helped him out: "It's really a good man! This armor

Take it back with you. In the future, you will fight in battle and make achievements, and armor will be indispensable."

"The Commander-in-Chief has favored me with his precious armor, and I'm grateful for it. If I have to do anything in the future, please tell me that I will die without mercy." Shao Shude got rid of the old army's teasing, stood in front of Sun Ba, clasped his fists, and said solemnly.

"You will have time to serve in the future." After laughing and scolding, Sun Ba did not let Shao Shude drink, and directly told him to go back and pack his bags. The official document of the shogunate had already said that troops would be sent out in three days to go to Zhongshou surrender city (Note 3)

, attacking Zhenwu Army from west to east, time is indeed tight.

At Xu time, Shao Shude came out of Sun Ba's mansion. Li Yixian and Sanlang who came with him were standing in the wind waiting. They were surprised when they saw the leader of his team wearing iron armor coming out. Shao Shude didn't say much and greeted them directly.

He went to his old house in the city to rest. After the city opened at dawn, he returned to the Hejindu military camp.

The Hejin Ferry in the past few days has changed from the past. There are as many business travelers as crucian carp crossing the river. It is estimated that they can contribute more money to their team. The sergeants of the team have developed a habit. Even if Shao Shude is not there, they will still be under the leadership of the fire chief.

He worked hard to practice his combat skills. Shao Shude looked aside for a while and nodded secretly. He had this intention.

Only this small army has a future. If predictions are correct, they may appear on the battlefield in a month. If you want to survive at this time, don't you have to look at each other's abilities? The combat power of the Zhenwu Army

If you are tyrannical and confront them, you have to rely on the swords and arrows in your hands. There is no other way.

After the training, Shao Shude summoned Lu Huaizhong, Ren Yuji, Li Yanling, Qian Shousu, and Li Yixian to discuss matters. These people are now considered the core figures in Shao Shude's circle and determine the fate of the entire team of fifty people.

Shao Shude told the story that his team would be transferred to the Supervisor to serve as a guard for the troops. Everyone had different expressions after hearing this. Lu Huaizhong was a little disappointed, while Ren Yuji was a little happy, as if they were out of the sea of ​​suffering; Li Yanling looked worried.

He seemed to have something to say, but in the end he kept silent; Qian Shousu sat there silently. He has a resolute personality and is taciturn, so everyone has been used to it; Li Yixian looked indifferent, as if this was not a big deal at all.

What a big deal.

Shao Shude had a panoramic view of everyone's expressions.

Lu Huaizhong is a typical martial artist who likes killing and despises life and death. In his opinion, there is no difference between killing party members and killing Zhenwu army people. Anyway, just beat him. His head will fall off and there will be a scar as big as a bowl. What a big deal.

ah!

Ren Yuji is quite clever. He likes to play tricks on people behind his back and fight on the battlefield. Killing generals and capturing flags is not his strong point. Following the supervisor, he thinks he is safe and can get some information, so he is naturally happy.

Li Yanling is getting older. He has suffered too much and has suffered a lot from the social upheaval. His spirit is no longer what it used to be. What he wants to see most now is to live in peace and stability. He has no other aspirations. Of course, this does not mean that

He is afraid of death, so he will not be vague when it comes to critical moments, but he is not as fearless as young people.

Shao Shude knows Qian Shousu very well. He usually talks little, but carries out orders to the letter. He is the kind of subordinate that all officers like. But Shao Shude always feels that this person has a deep mind and is not very satisfied with the current situation.

I want to be the one who soars into the sky and becomes the center of attention. For this kind of person, we should try our best to give full play to his strengths, but we must also be careful.

Li Yixian has a relatively simple mind. Although he is the leader of fire, he always likes to treat himself as a small soldier. He always charges forward and fights to the death. The reason why he can become the leader is due to his close relationship with Shao Shude. But he is a martial artist.

He is good at art and has brute strength, otherwise he would not be able to secure the position of Fire Chief. He does not understand Shao Shude's orders and is too lazy to understand them. Anyway, he just does whatever he is told. He belongs to the category of ignorant and brainless fans.

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"The hearts of a small team are so complicated." Shao Shude sighed secretly, then straightened his expression and said: "Everyone, there is actually nothing to discuss in this meeting. The transfer order sealed by Li Shijun is very

It will be posted here soon. Let's think about how to hand over the situation. Someone will come to change the defense of Hejin Crossing in two days."

"All the sergeants are given a day off to say goodbye to their families." Shao Shude added: "Li Yanling, I will bring you the roster of sergeants later. Those who have difficulties in family life and have old parents to support will be given a piece of silk. I will give it to a certain person."

Come out with your private money."

There are not many things in the library. The war is approaching and everyone is uneasy, so they might as well send it all. After all, no one knows whether they can come back alive from the battlefield. It is better to give some to the soldiers who have heavy family burdens.

Its peace of mind.

There is going to be a war soon. The morale of the army cannot be reduced!

Note 1: Duwei, the abbreviation of Duwei Zuo Guoyi. Duwei Zuo Guoyi is Sun Ba's official, and the ten generals (sword and ax generals) under the Xicheng Soldier and Horse Envoy are his official duties.

Note 2: The system of military supervision is a means for the central government to supervise generals and control the army.

In the early Tang Dynasty, the censor was used as the supervisor of the army. For example, in October of the first year of civilization (684), Wu Zetian sent Wei Yuanzhong, the censor in the palace, to "supervise the army" to attack Xu Jingye's Li Xiaoyi army. Eunuchs became supervisors of the army, starting from Xuanzong.

For example, in the sixth year of Tianbao (747), Gao Xianzhi attacked Xiaobolu, and the eunuch Bian Lingcheng was the supervisor of the army.

After the mid-Tang Dynasty, eunuchs supervising the army became very popular. In order to control various vassals and towns, the Tang Dynasty established the Military Supervisory Academy to fix the temporary system of military supervision. The chief officer of the Military Supervision Academy was the Military Supervisor, and under him were the Deputy Supervisor and the Judge.

, the envoys and other assistant officers, and at the same time recruited their own soldiers and horses to act as personal soldiers and protect the safety of the military supervisors in the local feudal towns.

Note 3: Zhongshou was surrendered to the city and was built in the second year of Zhongzong Jinglong's reign. At first, he was in charge of 6,000 troops and 2,000 horses. In the second year of Kaiyuan, he was moved to the northern capital of An to protect and manage this city. It was located near the Fuyundui Shrine outside the Yellow River (today's Bayan, Inner Mongolia).
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