Weishi is less than a hundred miles away from the capital, and we can get there tomorrow at the latest.
The nephew of the army was ordered to march only thirty miles. At this speed, it would take almost three days to reach Weishi. Isn't he afraid of punishment from the court?
Zhang Shixun said calmly, "We'll only walk thirty miles today. There's no need to rush. The court hasn't set a time limit anyway."
Han Shizhong immediately shut up and stopped asking.
He was an old soldier and knew what to ask and what not to ask.
The Lord will naturally tell him what he wants to tell him.
Zhang Shixun naturally had his own considerations for making such arrangements.
His involvement in the military was a month of military training when he first entered college, and playing 98k chicken online.
This level...if it can be called a level, it can barely be called recruit training.
He could handle the training for new recruits by just following the instructions.
However, he had never even seen anything like marching and fighting, and was a complete layman.
Therefore, he was very self-aware and handed over all matters to Han Shizhong when he left the city. Han Shizhong had started serving in the army at the age of seventeen or eighteen and had experienced countless battles.
From a private to his current position, he is a veteran soldier.
It is not wise to leave such talents unused.
Things you don't understand should be left to experts.
Never pretend to know something you don't and give blind orders.
This concerns the lives of thousands of people and we cannot be careless at all.
Zhang Shixun pulled Han Shizhong to the side of the road and whispered, "Uncle, you have to help me?"
Han Shizhong blinked his eyes and asked, "What can I help you with?"
"Don't be fooled by my military training. It's all just for show. When it comes to marching and fighting, I'm a complete novice and know nothing."
"It's okay if you don't understand. I'm here for you." Han Shizhong was not polite at all. He patted his chest and said, "If there is anything you don't understand, just ask."
Zhang Shixun grinned, "I feel relieved with my uncle's words."
Han Shizhong looked at the long line and whispered, "You can call me uncle in private, but you can't call me that in front of everyone."
"I know. In front of others, I will call you Commander Han, or just call you by your name."
As the two were talking, Gao Yanei came over on horseback.
He started yelling from a distance, "Brother, I've brought your black horse here, hurry up and ride it."
Zhang Shixun's face darkened. "Marquis Gao Yu, there is no distinction between brothers in the military camp. I am the commander of the First Army, and you should call me the commander."
Gao Yanei said awkwardly, "I'm used to it. I won't do it again next time."
Zhang Shixun took the reins he handed over, turned over and mounted the horse.
He Ji also rode over and saluted, saying, "Military Commander, according to your order, the baggage train arrived on time."
Zhang Shixun nodded with satisfaction: "Very good! Pay attention to the safety and protection of the baggage camp."
He Ji is much more disciplined than Gao Yanei. He salutes in a proper manner and addresses people with respect, worthy of being from a family of generals.
"Old He, I don't want to rush to Weishi so quickly. Since the court has released the First Army, we can't waste this opportunity. We can train the troops while marching."
"I agree." He Ji knew what he was planning as soon as he heard it, and this was in line with his idea.
As a member of a military family, he longed to lead troops in battle, but he had never had the opportunity. This time, being able to fight bandits together with Zhang Shixun was indeed a rare opportunity.
Led by Zhang Shixun, He Ji and Gao Yanei were leading the army to war for the first time. Li Fu from the first battalion and Lu Wan from the fifth battalion had never left Beijing. Along the way, everyone was very excited, following the team looking around with great interest, as if they were on a trip.
Yushi belongs to Kaifeng Prefecture in Jingji Road, less than a hundred miles away from the capital.
In the eyes of everyone, Yang Tianwang is just a bandit. He has less than a thousand men under his command, and most of them are villagers. When they gather together, they become bandits, and when they disperse, they become farmers.
In the eyes of many officers and soldiers of the First Army, such enemies were like chickens and dogs, and were not to be feared.
As the leader, Zhang Shixun did not dare to be careless at all. Although he was riding on a horse, his mind was in the wisdom system.
He asked Xiaomei to search for information about the Song Dynasty's military campaigns. However, the information found was very limited. The only one that had some reference value was "Wujing Zongyao".
This military book was compiled during the reign of Emperor Renzong. It is a military work created by Zeng Gongliang, the attendant of Tianzhang Pavilion, Ding Du, the assistant minister of the Ministry of Works, and others, and its content is quite rich.
What is commendable is that the book is accompanied by detailed illustrations, which are very valuable for reference.
Zhang Shixun focused on reading the chapters on marching and camping, which could be considered as sharpening his weapons before the battle.
Thirty miles is not far and we finished it just after 3 p.m.
Han Shizhong came running over to report: "Commander, thirty miles have been completed."
"Well! Let's set up camp."
"Excuse me, Commander, where shall we set up camp?"
Zhang Shixun leaned on the awning with his hands and looked out into the private area. The surroundings were flat and there was no special terrain or landform. In addition, it was winter now, and the fields were bare at a glance.
He asked in a questioning tone: "In your opinion, where is a good place to set up camp?"
"If the general asks, I dare not refuse to answer." Han Shizhong pointed and said, "In my humble opinion, the open space over there is suitable for camping."
Zhang Shixun looked in the direction of his finger and asked, "Why do we have to stay away from the official road instead of right next to it? Isn't it more convenient here?"
"This place is still within the capital's borders, and the official roads are bustling with people and vehicles, making it unsuitable for camping."
"Will there be any impact?"
Han Shizhong patiently explained, "General, setting up camp by the road is convenient, but it has both advantages and disadvantages. It will be easier for the enemy to spy on the camp, and at night, it will be easier for the enemy to launch a surprise attack."
Zhang Shixun thought what he said made sense, so he decided to do as he said.
"Commander Han will be fully responsible for setting up camp."
So, a group of nearly a thousand people left the main road and set up camp a mile away.
Under the command of Han Shizhong, the carriages of the baggage camp formed a semicircle. The reason for this was that there were not enough carriages to form a complete circle.
However, Han Shizhong had a solution. He placed the gap facing the official road, and densely inserted a row of long spears in the gap, connecting them with white ropes, like a row of fences.
He Ji watched Han Shizhong command the soldiers in an orderly manner and was very impressed. "General, where did you find this person? He looks very good."
"This man is no ordinary person. He was the one who captured Fang La."
"Ah!" He Ji was surprised and looked at Han Shizhong again.
"He was a veteran soldier who had fought face-to-face with both the Xixia and Liao peoples, slaying countless enemies and demonstrating exceptional bravery. However, due to his lowly status, his military exploits were often suppressed by his superiors, who even falsely claimed their achievements. For example, when he captured Fang La, the credit went to Xin Xingzong, a general under Tong Guan. If someone hadn't spoken up for him in the court after the battle, he wouldn't have been responsible for this tremendous achievement."
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