After they rested, the locals busied themselves distributing food. They used simple wooden plates, and the food was quite good. Tender, braised pork, two pieces of salted fish, spinach, and kelp soup.
It was past noon, the hottest time of the day. Ning Que sat on the floor with them, clutching their lunch boxes and devouring the food. The Yue people also ate voraciously, some still not satisfied after finishing their meal and scooping up another large spoonful of rice to go with the soup.
After eating and drinking his fill, Ning Que stood up.
"Everyone, continue eating. I have a few words to say."
Everyone put down their chopsticks at the same time and looked up at Ning Que. They were now convinced of Ning Que's intentions and knew his feelings.
"You guys performed very well today."
"Although there were some arguments, we were able to support each other afterwards." Ning Que paused and continued, "I hope you will all remember today's experience and refrain from arguing in the army. Support each other and become a true unity. Only such an army can be combat-effective!"
"yes!!!"
Everyone yelled at the same time.
Especially Ah Niu, his voice is quite loud.
Ning Que was very satisfied and continued, "Since that's the case, I'll state some rules now and establish three rules with you in advance. The specific military regulations will be distributed soon. I'll focus on a few points now, and you should all remember them. If anyone breaks the rules, don't blame me for being ruthless!"
"yes!"
"You are all the elite of the army, the future main force. I am training you personally because I will entrust you with important tasks in the future and let you serve as military officers. I have simply copied the military system of Dafeng. From the highest to the lowest, they are: Grand Commander, Captain, Centurion, and Squad Leader. The Grand Commander commands 10,000 men, while the lowest is the Squad Leader, who controls 10. If a Squad Leader's soldiers violate military law, the Squad Leader will also be punished. If a Squad Leader under a Centurion breaks the law, the Centurion will be guilty!"
Everyone nodded.
These men are already elite, and will serve as the future reserve of military officers. They will be dispersed and deployed throughout the region, ready to be brought in when needed. In the future, they will provide layered management and control, allowing the rest of the troops to play their roles.
This method can quickly build an army, because all it needs is experienced military officers. Training can then be handed over to the commander. This is what Ning Que did back then...
As the Prince of Ning, he could not do everything himself, so he first trained Tie Niu, Bai Yu and others, and then let them train ordinary soldiers, and selected suitable soldiers from among them to be appointed as military officers.
As Ning Que spoke, Hai Gui would help translate and take notes. Ning Que, after all, had experience in training and combat, and the three guards he had assembled were the elite of the elite. Successive battles had proven his ability. Therefore, he would be responsible for all of this.
"Private fighting for any reason is prohibited in the military."
"If there are any problems, report them to your superiors."
"The soldiers informed the squad leader, and the squad leader reported to the centurion!"
"If there is a private fight, the first person to start will be severely punished!"
"And those who fight back will also be punished!"
Ning Que looked at the plates in their hands and continued, "Also, all waste is forbidden in the army. You can leave out what you can't finish, but you absolutely cannot waste food. If you do, the corresponding squad leader and all the soldiers will be punished!"
"yes!"
This request is irrelevant.
Lingnan was very poor, and they all knew that food was hard to come by. They would drink up all the soup when eating, and would never waste food.
"When setting up camp, we'll camp in groups of ten. A group consists of ten people, and they'll all stay in the same camp. The tents must be kept clean, and every day when you get up, you must fold your blankets and clothes. Someone will teach you how to do that."
"yes!"
In the military, folding blankets and polishing shoes actually served the same purpose: to train soldiers' obedience. It also gave them something to do, kept them clean, and prevented the spread of disease.
"Since you are in the army, military orders must come first. Once you become a soldier, you must act like a soldier. Anyone who dares to oppress the people or forcibly abduct women will not be blamed for the ruthless military law. Remember, the strength of the army comes from the people, and I believe most of you are just ordinary people. Think about it, if your relatives were oppressed by soldiers and bandits, what would you do?"
"yes!"
Jie Jun's voice is quite loud.
Bai Yu and the others were aware of these requirements. They had been holding themselves to these same demands for years. Therefore, wherever the Ning Wang Three Guards went, they were always welcomed by the local people. They all knew they would not harm them, but would help them instead.
"These are the core requirements. Detailed regulations will be posted later. Don't worry if you can't understand the text; someone will translate it for you. You just need to follow the regulations."
"yes!"
"You guys eat first, and then you can set up camp nearby."
Ning Que raised his hand, motioning for them to sit down. These people would be the core of the army in the future, and Ning Que trusted them. After what happened today, they would definitely remain calm and know what to do and what not to do.
"Prince Ning!"
Jie Jun walked over slowly.
Looking at Ning Que, there was still some shame on his face.
"I really want to thank you for this. Thanks to your timely intervention, they've not only resolved their grudge, but their relationship is actually better. We were initially skeptical of you, but now we're convinced. You're truly amazing, to have come up with such a plan."
"It has nothing to do with me. It's mainly because you did a good job." Ning Que smiled calmly and said, "You are all outstanding soldiers and have a solid foundation. It's just that there were some misunderstandings on both sides. This time, we got to know each other through fighting. And after you ran away, you naturally figured it out."
"The key is you."
Jie Jun's emotion came from the bottom of his heart.
The two tribes had a long-standing grudge, and Ning Que's arrival had intensified the conflict. Watching the chaotic battle, he felt a profound sense of powerlessness. But Ning Que's presence instantly stopped the attacks. The key was the earth-shattering noise; he was curious as to what was going on.
"Speaking of which..."
"What's that thunder?"
"Thunder? Hahaha!" Ning Que casually took out the flintlock rifle and said with a smile, "It wasn't thunder, but the sound of a gun. This thing is called a flintlock rifle, it's a firearm with great power. They are currently working overtime to forge it, and the production volume is extremely limited."
"Flintlock?"
Jie Jun looked puzzled.
I don't understand at all.
Ning Que looked at Hai Gui and said with a smile, "Brother Hai, tell him. After he has a good rest tonight, take him to the firearms workshop tomorrow."
"Junior brother, are you sure?"
"Well, after all, we are all family."
Ning Que smiled and nodded.
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