"Everyone, what have you gained from this training?"
"Sima Tong, Duwei Du, and Duwei Tian, have you three shared your thoughts on the Xiazhou campaign?"
"Xiao Wu, I know you're anxious, but please don't be anxious!"
"Old Han, how are everyone's grades? Are there any failing ones? Anyone who fails will be fined three months' salary and must return to the next training session. I want to see if he has the nerve to stay in front of those centurions next time!"
"Lin Feng, if you don't get first place in your graduation exams, you won't be able to hold this position as a captain anymore."
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When I arrived at the graduation ceremony of the first military training class, the atmosphere was obviously different.
Looking at the familiar faces one by one, Zhao Muyun named them and commented on them one by one, feeling very relaxed.
Han Zhong, Wu Shangzhi, Lin Feng, Tong Gu, Du Wei, Zhong Dahu, Tian Qing and other captains were named by Zhao Muyun, and none of them felt ashamed but proud.
Zhao Muyun had four prefectures under his command, namely Yanzhou, Shuozhou, Weizhou and Yinzhou, plus the military officers and Sima of the Colonel's Office, as well as the cavalry battalion, scout battalion, night patrol battalion, and baggage battalion, with a total of twenty officers above the rank of captain.
These were the military personnel that Zhao Muyun trained for the first time.
Zhao Muyun and Han Zhong have already discussed and planned to train all centurions and even officers above the rank of sergeant under their command within four or five months before the arrival of autumn and winter.
The current situation of the garrison under Zhao Muyun includes Weizhou Commander Lin Feng, Shuozhou Commander Zhong Dahu, Yanzhou Commander Du Wei, Yinzhou Commander Han Zhong, and Fengzhou Commander Huan Naxue.
In addition to Huan Naxue who was pregnant and staying in the Colonel's Mansion to take care of her baby, there were 3,000 troops stationed in Weizhou and Shuozhou, 2,000 troops stationed in Yinzhou, and 1,000 troops stationed in Yanzhou.
In addition, Tong Gu led 2,000 troops to temporarily garrison Xiazhou, and Shi Yong led 1,000 troops to garrison Wohugang.
Wu Shangzhi, the commander of the cavalry battalion directly under the Colonel's Office, led a thousand cavalrymen, and Tang Yanhai, the commander of the scout battalion, led a hundred men.
In addition, there are other personnel directly under the Commandant's Office, such as Yinji, Bai Ruolan, Zhao Wen, Li Si and others, including medical, logistics, military, and guards.
The total number of troops in the entire Pinglu Commandery was more than 13,500, which was equivalent to the organization of a standard division in Zhao Muyun's previous life!
A division of troops was stationed at the key locations of five prefectures in Hedong Road and Guannei Road in the northern border of Dayin, which was still too few in the era of cold weapons.
However, Zhao Muyun's army used the training methods of later generations and worked hard to improve their weapons and equipment, which greatly improved their overall combat effectiveness.
The Battle of Yinzhou, the Battle of Feihuling, the Battle of Weizhou and the Battle of Xiazhou were all tests of the combat effectiveness of this army.
Practice has proved that the advanced ideas and strategies that Zhao Muyun learned in the army in his previous life were only superficially used, which enabled the army under his command to successively defeat the powerful general Ogeduo Tuo under King Zhelan, the thousand-man commander of the Beidi Chanyu's imperial guard, Jochi, and the two 10,000-man cavalry commanders of King Zhelan and King Loufan.
"Master Zhao, the first place in this graduation exam is Lin Feng!"
"In the Battle of Xiazhou, he contributed to the entire war plan. The surprise attack on Luzi Pass and the approach to Xiazhou City were all carried out according to his deployment."
"It's all thanks to my good luck. I happened to see Hou Zongmin being killed. I captured Zhang Hong and tricked the city of Dejing into opening. I also captured Hou Zongmin's second brother. With the cooperation of the three captains Shi, Tian, and Du, we recaptured Xiazhou without bloodshed."
"It's a shame that Li Sheng escaped, and Captain Wu's crossbow arrows were wasted! However, if Captain Wu hadn't held Luzi Pass, Ma Zongliang from Linzhou might have come to support him."
Zhao Muyun granted Tong Gu the command of the Battle of Xiazhou. Tong Gu was not greedy for credit and told him all the key points to victory in the Battle of Xiazhou, including Lin Feng's planning, the cooperation of Shi Yong and three captains, and Wu Shangzhi's pocket lock.
After hearing Tong Gu's story, Zhao Muyun nodded: "It seems that you have also carefully shared these valuable experiences with everyone. However, experience is experience. In actual combat, we still have to analyze the specific situation and adapt it to local conditions, time and people!"
"As for Lin Feng, there's no need to remember this. The principle is very simple, just think about it carefully."
Just as Zhao Muyun casually mentioned the teacher's thoughts that his company instructor said every day in the army in his previous life, Lin Feng had already picked up a wolf hair brush and wrote down Zhao Muyun's words.
"Master Zhao, I think the three measures you mentioned are very insightful. I will remember them and always remind myself of them when I return to the provincial capital."
Lin Feng said seriously.
Everyone around couldn't help but admire.
An excellent student is not only talented, but also hardworking and selfless. It would be strange if he did not excel.
"Commander Lin is truly studious and will surely become a great man in the future!"
Zhao Muyun was not stingy with his praise. "Okay, Han Zhong, let's get started!"
Although there are only more than 20 people, they do not have the momentum of the 90 people next door, Wang Tiezhu, but these 20 people are quite powerful.
They are the core leaders of the army under the command of Zhao Muyun, the captain.
Under the chairmanship of Han Zhong, Zhao Muyun delivered a humorous speech and presented each officer with a newly-forged embroidered spring sword.
Compared with the horizontal sword I used before, the embroidered spring sword seems to be sharper and has a better style and feel.
When Li Si and other guards brought out the knives, the senior military officials could no longer take their eyes off them.
When Zhao Muyun handed the Embroidered Spring Knives to everyone one by one, these senior executives couldn't let go of them and were overjoyed.
Apart from gaining knowledge from the boring training course, this knife is a real gain.
All the captains present received the Embroidered Spring Swords and couldn't wait to tie them around their waists to show off.
Finally, there were three swords left, which belonged to Yin Ji who was not present, Shi Yong who was stationed at Wohugang, and Tang Yanhai who was away on business.
"Without further ado, I hope that after returning, everyone will diligently train their troops in various states and prefectures, and be ready for war at all times!"
Zhao Muyun looked at everyone with a burning gaze. "As long as the weather gets colder, the Northern Di Tartars will inevitably move south, unwilling to resign themselves to their recent defeats in the spring."
"And the rebels in Guannei Road will certainly be hostile to us because we have recaptured their hometown of Xiazhou."
"Once they have a chance in Xijing, they will definitely try to retake Xiazhou and take revenge on us."
"Therefore, we must not slack off or let our guard down!"
Everyone's face was stern. "Please rest assured, Lord Zhao. When we return, we will train our soldiers day and night to improve their combat effectiveness and ensure that the Tartars will not return!"
"Yes, let the Tartars never return!"
Everyone answered in unison and with resounding force.
The unity of thought begins with the generals in the army.
Soldiers are the power of their general, and the general is the courage of his soldiers!
The first military training course not only improved the combat skills of these captains, but also gave them a baptism of thought.
Zhao Muyun guided Han Zhong to use a completely new way of thinking, which gave these generals a sudden enlightenment.
"Han Zhong, arrange a graduation banquet tonight. All of you future generals and I won't leave until we're drunk."
"good!"
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