Chapter 442 Beishan Camp
Whenever Shen Yueyao got something good, she would want to share it with Su Xueyi.
She thought that the tea was good tea, and she also knew that Su Xueyi liked to drink tea, so she thought about going back to make some for Su Xueyi.
Su Xueyi looked at Shen Yueyao's happy expression, and couldn't help but reach out and touch her hair and said, "Okay, let's go home and drink."
When facing Shen Yueyao, Su Xueyi's heart is always incredibly soft.
Shen Yueyao was also a little concerned about Su Xueyi and asked, "Is there any problem with your work today?"
Although she knew that Su Xueyi would handle it, Shen Yueyao couldn't help but worry.
Then I just ask and show concern out of habit.
Both of them are also used to sharing each other's things and discussing them with each other after returning home.
Talk about each other's things.
Shen Yueyao felt that she didn't know when it started, but she had developed a deep dependence on Su Xueyi.
Su Xueyi said gently, "The emperor has been lamenting these past few days that since the changes to his rest and court hours, as well as the requirements for memorials, he's now much more relaxed. He can go to bed earlier at night and sleep longer in the mornings, and he feels much more relaxed."
"I think the emperor is telling the truth, because I can see that his expression is indeed different, much more relaxed."
Speaking of this, Su Xueyi also felt emotional.
He was also happy for the emperor.
"In the past, during the early morning court, after the court session, the emperor would sometimes go to the Imperial Study to discuss matters with the ministers. When I was recording things in the side hall, I could also feel that he was haggard and tired."
"But things are different now, so the emperor is very happy and grateful to me."
"Actually, the one I should be most grateful to is you."
Shen Yueyao said: "Being grateful to you is also being grateful to me. Don't make such distinctions. I am now a sixth-rank lady, which is quite good."
Shen Yueyao felt that with her status, no one would dare to disrespect her when she went out to do business.
The ladies and daughters of the noble families did not dare to make trouble.
It is also possible that the man in their family is an official of a certain rank, higher than Su Xueyi's, but those ladies dare not do anything in front of her without an imperial edict.
Therefore, the business of the store was maintained well. Some ladies and girls came to the store and ordered food in an orderly manner. No one dared to cause trouble.
"It's really great to change the store into a Zhuangyuan milk tea and pastry shop."
Shen Yueyao felt that adding the word "top scholar" made it more noble.
For Su Xueyi, as long as Shen Yueyao is happy, that's all that matters.
As the two of them chatted, they seemed to think of something. Su Xueyi said, "Ever since the time of the morning court was changed, the relationship between the court officials has become much more harmonious. There are rarely any people arguing fiercely in the court anymore."
"Even if we disagree on something, the arguments aren't as heated anymore. They're much more tactful than before."
Shen Yueyao speculated: "Could it be that because everyone has had a good rest, they are not so easily angered?"
"Could it be that because he didn't get enough rest before, he was like a firecracker, popping at the slightest touch?"
Su Xueyi listened to Shen Yueyao's reason and actually felt that it made a lot of sense.
He looked slightly shocked. Could it really be because of this reason?
But the most obvious change was that Su Xueyi felt that the emperor was in much better mood and in much better health.
After the two of them arrived at the door of their home, Shen Yueyao said, "No one has come to the door to block you these days."
Shen Yueyao had to admire some people. In order to learn pinyin, they really disregarded their modesty. Many great scholars were waiting at the door to meet Su Xueyi so that they could understand the pinyin.
She had to sigh that this thing was really popular.
Su Xueyi explained, "The Emperor said that this will be promoted and told everyone not to worry. He also ordered the Imperial Guards and the Jingzhao Yin to patrol this area more often to ensure safety."
"Also, the pinyin table has been distributed and everyone can learn it, but the pinyin dictionary won't be compiled that quickly."
"But no one should be squatting here for the time being."
This way, Su Xueyi can feel a little more relaxed.
Otherwise, everyone would ask him about pinyin and he wouldn't be able to go home and rest.
Shen Yueyao nodded.
As soon as they got home, Dabao and Erbao rushed to greet them.
"Dad, Mom!"
Shen Yueyao relaxed instantly when she saw Dabao and Erbao.
I don’t know why, but when Shen Yueyao saw the two children, she felt relaxed.
I feel that all the fatigue of the whole day has dissipated, and I feel that every day's busyness is meaningful.
Just looking at them, she felt full of strength.
It's a magical feeling.
"Good boy, did you have a good lunch today?"
Sometimes when Shen Yueyao and Su Xueyi were busy, they would not come home for lunch.
Erbao said seriously: "Yes, the cakes and dishes made by grandma are delicious."
Dabao said, "Dad and Mom also need to eat well."
Shen Yueyao just felt that the children had grown sensible, "Don't worry, Dad and Mom also eat well."
Without Shen Yueyao and Su Xueyi asking anything, Erbao carefully reported to them what happened that day.
"Dad, my brother and I have finished all the homework you assigned. We also memorized the book and finished the test paper."
In order to help Dabao and Erbao enter the Imperial College smoothly and get good grades.
Su Xueyi would take time out every day to give the two children extra lessons, assign them homework for the next day, and give them tests to do the next day.
Of course, the two babies are very obedient and will study and complete the tasks seriously.
Shen Yueyao felt that they were very self-disciplined.
They didn't say they were lazy. She had checked the papers before and knew that they were indeed made by themselves, and they were all very good.
They went to the bookstore and bought the examination papers and test questions of the Imperial College's children's classes over the years.
Based on the test questions, Su Xueyi gave the two children extra lessons and homework, and gave them questions to simulate the exam.
Shen Yueyao felt that her two treasures were quite smart.
The questions asked have a very low error rate.
And if they make a mistake once, just explain it to them once and they will remember it. And they will never make a mistake when taking similar questions again and will always get it right.
Dabao added: "Dad and Mom, my brother and I practiced martial arts for an hour."
They now know how to perform martial arts with the long spears that children use.
Some of the moves were performed quite well.
Both Su Xiuye and Su Xueyi said that the two treasures had a talent for martial arts.
Shen Yueyao felt that it was good to learn martial arts, at least she would be able to protect herself.
Erbao said, "My brother and I have even sorted out the picture album and marked the pinyin for the words we don't know how to write."
In fact, the eldest and second child know quite a lot of words because they read and memorize a lot of books.
But there are some words they can't write.
Shen Yueyao was thinking at this moment, if there was a dictionary, the two treasures would not have to wait for them to come back to know how to write some words.
You can look it up in a dictionary.
However, Shen Yueyao still felt that they did a good job.
She praised sincerely, “You guys are awesome.”
Erbao was very happy to hear his mother's praise, with a smile on his face, but he also looked at Shen Yueyao with anticipation and said: "Mom, can we listen to a bedtime story?"
The two babies love listening to their mother tell stories.
They love the world of the story.
Shen Yueyao tells fables and some folk stories, which can broaden one's wisdom.
Her stories were lively and interesting, and the two children loved listening to them.
Seeing them back, Madam Su and the others were very happy.
The meal was just ready, so the family took the food out of the pot, washed their hands, and sat at the table to eat.
They now all like the atmosphere of having dinner together as a family in the evening.
It makes them feel very warm, and the family can talk and discuss things together.
But that night during dinner, Su Xueyi said to Su Xiuye, "Brother, the Emperor wants you to take over the 30,000 troops in the Dongshan Camp."
After Su Xueyi said this, everyone's expressions became serious.
No one cared about eating and just looked up.
Shen Yueyao's expression also changed.
Although I was mentally prepared that the emperor might reuse my eldest brother.
But I didn't expect it to happen so soon.
Su Xiuye's expression froze, and he asked seriously, "Why are you suddenly taking over the Beishan Camp?"
"Although the situation in Dongshan Camp is a bit complicated."
Shen Yueyao looked at Su Xueyi curiously, not understanding why.
Actually, I just want to know more about things.
Su Xueyi explained slowly, "Beishan Camp had several generals due to power transfers, but the soldiers there were quite complex. Some were refugees, some were surrendered soldiers who had followed the prince in the rebellion, and some were down-and-out children of high-ranking families with connections. As a result, even the 30,000 soldiers there were divided into several factions, making it very difficult to manage."
"Furthermore, these people have barely received proper training and lack combat capabilities. They've been stationed in the remote Beishan Camp, where the conditions are rather harsh and they're left to fend for themselves..."
Shen Yueyao listened to this and roughly understood.
"Is the court going to war and needs to train soldiers?"
Su Xueyi said: "Not yet, but there has been friction at the border, and the emperor wants to make preparations early."
"Those 30,000 soldiers are still soldiers. The emperor wants you to take over the training, brother. The emperor trusts your ability."
In fact, the emperor also intends to reuse the Su family.
If Su Xiuye were suddenly given a high official position, or was asked to take over a good barracks, or a large number of troops, others would not be convinced.
But the Beishan Camp was almost abandoned, and no one was willing to take over the Beishan Camp.
If someone was temporarily appointed to manage the Beishan Camp, he would be laughed at.
In the eyes of military generals, it was a useless military camp.
Of course, no one took it seriously. If the emperor hadn't mentioned it suddenly, no one would have remembered the Beishan Camp.
Of course, no one would object to Su Xiuye taking over.
Because if anyone objects, the emperor might then say, "I don't agree, why don't you take over."
So no one said anything, and this matter fell on Su Xiuye.
Su Xiuye knew that his third brother had discussed this with him before and asked him to prepare himself mentally.
Su Xiuye just thought for a moment and said, "Third brother, if the emperor needs me to take over, I will complete the task well."
He felt that he was no longer the same person he used to be.
He has now learned a lot of military strategies and tactics from his third brother's wife, and also knows a lot of military stories.
For example, borrowing arrows from a straw boat, quenching thirst by looking at a plum, etc., all of which benefited him a lot.
Su Xiuye's eyes were bright at this moment, and he was also thinking about making some achievements to serve the emperor and the Great Yan Dynasty.
Su Xiuye always looks energetic.
He also thought that if he encountered any difficult problems, he could consult his third brother's wife.
He felt that his third brother's wife's military talent was superior to his.
His third brother's wife also said that people should not be complacent and that there must be a teacher among three people. He felt that these words made a lot of sense and were very inspiring.
He felt that no problem could stump his third brother's wife.
Shen Yueyao listened carefully to their conversation about the military camp, and had no idea that her eldest brother was still thinking of asking her.
Su Xueyi said: "Brother, I believe you too."
"But big brother, remember that we are a family. If you have any problems, you must tell us and we can discuss it together."
"good."
Su Xiuye had nothing to worry about when he went to the military camp. His third brother and his wife were at home, and his mother, Da Ya and Er Ya were all well taken care of.
He felt relieved.
Su Daya naturally supported her father in doing what he wanted to do.
She didn't understand a lot of things before.
Now I understand that doing something that I am good at and like is also a happy thing.
If you do nothing all day, it's probably not good for your health.
His father used to be rather silent when he had nothing to do, and sometimes he would even sigh, always feeling that he could not help his family in any way.
But now it's different, she can see that her father is happy at this moment.
Su Daya took a bite of the steamed bun and said, "Dad, I support you too."
"Go and do your thing, don't worry about me. I'm very busy right now. I have to teach students, check the accounts, and help Auntie San arrange the sausage-making process."
Su Daya likes her busy life now.
Now, Aunt San hardly needs to be in charge of the workshop herself.
Nanny Qiu was helping out, and Su Daya and Su Erya also knew how to make sausage.
After Third Aunt wrote the plan and made the overall arrangements, Su Daya and Su Erya arranged for some people from the farm to enter the workshop and start working.
At the beginning, everyone had no experience and didn’t know how to do it.
But with the guidance of Aunt Qiu, Su Daya and Su Erya, everyone got the hang of it quickly.
Anyway, it's all machines doing the work, and there's nothing they can't do.
Everyone in Zhuangzi also knows how to work hard.
They were really excited about the wages that Aunt San gave them.
This way, they can do an extra job in their spare time and earn extra wages.
Before, they helped with farming and could earn some grain income. The yield of potatoes and sweet potatoes per mu was so high that it was enough for them to have enough food to eat.
Everyone knows that the current boss is good and everyone works very hard.
Su Xiuye was very pleased when he saw Daya's current condition and expression.
He knew that Daya hardly needed him to worry about her anymore.
Although Old Madam Su didn't want Su Xiuye to go to the military camp again.
But now going to the military camp to be a general is better.
However, Old Lady Su also understood that the emperor made such arrangements because he wanted to make use of the Su family and wanted the Su family to revive.
Only by training these 30,000 soldiers and turning them into elites who can make great contributions can the emperor have a reason to reward the Su family.
However, she also heard from Xue Yi that the emperor is not having an easy time now. There are not many people he can use and trust.
Fortunately, the emperor did select some talents in this imperial examination and they can be put to good use.
This way the emperor can feel more at ease.
After dinner, everyone packed up their things.
Su Xiuye looked at his third brother, wanting to say something but stopping himself.
Su Xueyi knew at a glance that her elder brother had something to say.
"Brother, if you have anything to say, just talk to me."
Su Xiuye said embarrassedly, "Third brother, I'm very familiar with the situation in the Beishan Camp. I have some plans in mind, but I still want to discuss it with you and your wife."
Su Xiuye is convinced of his third brother's wife's abilities.
Su Xueyi understood as soon as she heard it.
This is an important matter, involving the training of soldiers and matters in the military camp. Su Xueyi feels that it is not a trivial matter.
Perhaps the emperor will still need my brother's 30,000 soldiers for something in the future.
Su Xueyi said, "Okay."
Su Xueyi turned around and went to the kitchen to call Shen Yueyao.
Su Xueyi didn't need to say anything; as soon as they looked at each other, they felt a tacit understanding.
Shen Yueyao probably understood it in her heart.
She nodded and followed Su Xueyi to the study.
At this time, candles and oil lamps were lit in the study.
Su Xiuye stood there, bowing to Shen Yueyao, "Sorry to bother you, third sister-in-law."
Shen Yueyao said seriously: "Brother, we are all family, there is no need to be polite, I will definitely help if there is anything I can do."
The three of them exchanged a few simple greetings and then sat down.
After the three of them sat down, Su Xiuye explained the plan in his mind on how to train.
At the beginning, Su Xiuye naturally had to fight with the troublemakers inside. In the military camp, fists are the most important thing, and only by winning will everyone be convinced.
Su Xiuye's martial arts skills are now much stronger than before, and he is confident about this.
"Our Su family has its own set of training methods. Our great-grandfather once trained an elite army, but I think that training method still needs improvement..."
"Because after several military commanders took over, they also had similar training methods, but all the methods were ineffective..."
Su Xueyi said, "The 30,000 soldiers in the Beishan camp are very troublesome. No one has disciplined them for so many years. It's not easy to tame them and make them obey military rules..."
"Before, a general killed a few who were disobedient and violated military discipline, but it was still useless. Instead, they almost caused a riot..."
Su Xiuye and Su Xueyi shared the information they knew.
Shen Yueyao tapped the table with her finger and said, "The more people like this, the better they are trained, the easier it is for them to become an elite force."
"Have you ever thought about it? Those who disobey the rules are not allowed to eat. For example, they are told to run laps and eat when they have run enough. If they haven't run enough, they are not allowed to eat. It's impossible that some people really want to starve to death, right?"
Su Xueyi said, "I've looked up information. Some generals used this method before, but they always found ways to get food, including leaving the barracks. We can't just kill them all."
Shen Yueyao curled her lips and said several methods, but none of them seemed to work.
She thought for a moment and said, "If all the soldiers were obedient at the beginning, it would be easier to follow orders, but they might not be elite enough..."
"I think we should start the training and select those who are still willing to be trained. I believe they will be a minority..."
"Those who don't obey discipline will be left alone for now. We will train the small group into elite troops. But it would be best if Big Brother could eat, live and train with them."
"Food should be sufficient every day, with at least two meat dishes and two vegetable dishes for each meal, and the staple food should be sufficient to satisfy your hunger."
Su Xueyi sighed softly and said, "This probably exceeds the military salary standard and is difficult to implement."
The food in the military camps is rather simple.
Shen Yueyao touched her chin and said, "Only by eating a full meal can you have the strength to train. If you only eat staple food without nutrition, it won't work."
As Shen Yueyao spoke, she took out 10,000 taels of silver notes and said, "Brother, these are for you to use. You can open a separate canteen. I can design it and find craftsmen to build it..."
"And I have some potatoes and sweet potatoes here. I can put them in the cafeteria and cook them for everyone."
"By then, the elite troops' morale will be getting better and better, and those unruly soldiers will get anxious seeing this."
"Let's try this first."
When Shen Yueyao took out the 10,000 taels of silver note, she was also moved. It turned out that having money made one rich and powerful.
She actually had another idea at this moment, which was to set up a canteen in the military camp.
"Brother, does the Beishan Camp have a dedicated large piece of land?"
Su Xiuye nodded and said, "But I heard that the land is abandoned."
Shen Yueyao thought for a moment and said, "I'm thinking of growing all kinds of vegetables there."
Su Xueyi coughed softly and said, "Yao Niang, Big Brother wants to ask about improving the training method."
Shen Yueyao then got back to the point and said, "This is simple. I think the training method you and Big Brother just mentioned is also very good, but I can also improve it. I will draw a set of training facilities, and Big Brother will find someone to build it, and then we can train like this..."
"And I think Big Brother can do a statistical analysis and re-compile everyone's information. For example, what did some people do before? We can assign them different tasks based on their previous abilities and personality traits. Some people are good at reconnaissance, some are good at fighting, and some are good at thinking..."
"Brother, I don't really understand what I said. I'm just expressing some of my thoughts and opinions."
Shen Yueyao is self-aware of this.
She felt that she was just talking nonsense, and her elder brother must have a set of rules in mind for the truly standardized training methods.
But things that are improved will definitely be better.
"There are also some games that can enhance people's unity, which we can lead everyone to play."
"For example, climbing over a high wall requires everyone's concerted efforts to climb over it. Usually, the people below act as stakes, and everyone steps on them to climb up. The first person to reach up will then reach out and pull up the people below..."
"If we can play a few games like this with everyone, as long as everyone's hearts are not as hard as stone, they will be touched and their hearts will be loosened. It will be easy to manage later..."
At this point, Shen Yueyao's expression changed and she said, "Big Brother might not take them to train at the beginning, but just take them to play, play various games..."
"In fact, these games can enhance unity and cohesion, and strengthen everyone's team spirit..."
Shen Yueyao thought seriously and spoke seriously.
Su Xiuye and Su Xueyi were suddenly shocked.
At this moment, Su Xueyi's eyes lit up instantly.
He and Su Xiuye looked at each other and both saw hope and bright light in it.
Maybe this is a good way to start with the game.
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