Chapter 609: Are you planning to open a school in the army?
Rongchang clasped his hands in a gesture of admiration, his voice lowered, "We are all soldiers out in the field. We don't know exactly what the captain had done with General Zuo in front of the young prince that day."
"But General Zuo has indeed been holding a grudge in his heart. Otherwise, how could he have thought of us?"
Xu Yu chuckled, half laughing, and said playfully, "What did he tell you?"
"He...he said that the position of captain was originally meant for me, but because you acted so well in front of the young prince, he made an exception and promoted me. I can only wait."
Positions in the military have always been one-on-one, with no extras.
From the perspective of cause and effect, Zuo Cheng's statement may not be wrong.
Xu Yu didn't care about Zuo Cheng's provocation. He just looked at Rong Chang and smiled, "I may have taken your position unintentionally."
"You don't have to grab it!"
Rongchang's face turned serious and he immediately said, "Whoever is more capable is the boss. Since you are more capable than me, I will recognize you as the boss and will be willing to obey your orders!"
Whether this is sincere or not is still uncertain.
However, when Zuo Cheng was trying to trip him up, he thought of Rong Chang and Lu Xin, two unknown soldiers. Perhaps these two people had strengths that others did not have.
Such a person is more interesting than someone like Zuo Cheng, who has no other strengths except for his age and wrinkles.
Xu Yu didn't bother to ask more about Zuo Cheng's shady little tricks behind people's backs. He didn't mind the dirt on the ground. He lifted his clothes and sat down where he was. Looking at the people sitting or lying around him, he said, "Who came up with the idea to ambush me that night?"
Lu Xin uttered a weak cry and said pitifully, "Captain, we won't be in such a situation..."
"Look, we've already suffered so much, why do we still hold on to the past?"
"Wouldn't it be nice if we could forget the unpleasant past and fight side by side towards a bright future?"
"Yes, yes, we..."
"Who said I was going to bring up old scores with you?"
Xu Yu laughed and said, "I've peeled your skin for two days, and now your plot against me is over."
"I just want to know how you planned this whole thing."
Rongchang murmured doubtfully, "Are you really not bringing up old issues?"
Xu Yu nodded magnanimously: "No."
"Why, you can't trust me?"
"letter!"
"You must believe it!"
Rongchang, acting like a good brother, punched Xu Yu on the shoulder and pulled Lu Xin, who was in cahoots with him, to sit opposite Xu Yu. He picked up a handful of small stones from the ground and started to gesture: "This is what we thought at first..."
Although they were only ambushing Xu Yu alone, Rongchang and Lu Xin had made sufficient preparations from the very beginning.
They even thought about how those hiding outside on guard would try to stop them if they alarmed others, and how those who were beating Xu Yu would quickly escape.
If Xu Yu went to his superiors to complain the next day, how would they forge an alibi?
It fits perfectly and the logic is clear.
If Xu Yu had not beaten the master to death with a series of fierce punches, knocking all these people down on the spot, the possibility of them succeeding without any punishment would have been more than 80%.
A hint of surprise flashed across Xu Yu's eyes. As he listened to Rong Chang and Lu Xin's endless introductions, he said subtly, "Did you two come up with this?"
"Hmm."
Lu Xin waved his hand and said, "It was our idea, but it was also thanks to the cooperation of the brothers."
"If we didn't have so many people, this method wouldn't be comprehensive."
Xu Yu really laughed this time: "Have you ever been to school?"
Rongchang was surprised and asked, "A military book?"
"Uh-huh."
"without."
Rongchang curled his lips and said, "I don't even know my own name, how can I possibly understand what the soldiers are writing?"
"Neither have I."
Lu Xin said bitterly: "There's nothing I can do. My parents died early and I was raised by my grandmother. If you ask me whether the field is wheat or rice, I know, but I don't know a single big word."
He is illiterate and has never systematically studied military tactics and strategies, yet he has such talent.
Such a person can not even take the position of a captain, but if he accumulates military merits in the future, he can even take up a much higher position.
Xu Yu hadn't expected that he'd stumbled upon such a talented person. He paused and said, "It's no use being illiterate. Do you want to learn?"
Rongchang and Lu Xin were really stunned this time.
"Learn? Learn to read?"
"right."
"But... no one here can read."
Lu Xin smiled bitterly and said, "These are all people who were forced out of poverty to work for a living. Even if they pick up a pen, it's like they're wielding a hammer. How can we be so lucky as to be able to read and write?"
If they hadn't happened to meet the prince secretly summoning teenagers in their teens to join the camp many years ago, it is unknown whether they would be alive until now.
They cannot afford the blessing of being able to read and write, which is only enjoyed by rich young men.
Xu Yu was amused by the self-deprecation in his words and said slowly, "If you can learn, I will teach you."
"Anyone who is interested and willing to learn can come to me."
Rongchang and his friends really didn't expect such a pleasant surprise.
Xu Yu looked at...
Although everyone was equally covered in dust and mud, with their hair and clothes all caked in mud, Xu Yu did not look at all embarrassed.
This kind of temperament comes from the bones and cannot be deceived.
Lu Xin gritted his teeth secretly, suddenly patted Rongchang and said, "Learn!"
"You look like someone who can read!"
Rongchang was so excited that he looked around and saw that everyone's faces were full of excitement and eagerness to try. He immediately said decisively: "Learn!"
"We all follow your lead!"
Knowing shame will lead to courage, and you will not feel ashamed.
Knowing one's shortcomings and wanting to learn shows that one's mind is still good.
Xu Yu smiled his first genuine smile since entering the camp and nodded, "If you want to learn, it won't be difficult."
"Go home and rest today. The literacy training will start in five days."
When Rongchang and the others said they were convinced, they really were convinced and became very obedient.
As soon as Xu Yu said this, the people surrounding him immediately dispersed in an orderly manner. Although they were in a mess and had difficulty walking, they all walked while standing, gritting their teeth, as if they did not want to be looked down upon by Xu Yu.
Xu Yu inexplicably admired such people.
only……
To teach so many people to read and write, the necessary things are essential.
Xu Yu thought about it, then stood up decisively and went back to his tent, picked up a pen and started writing the necessary list.
The written and dried letter was stuffed into an envelope, and Xu Yu handed it directly to Mr. Xue: "I need my family to help me send some things. Thank you for your hard work, Mr. Xue."
There is no trivial matter in the military, and any disturbance must be closely monitored.
Therefore, without special reasons, people in the military are not allowed to communicate with the outside world.
Xu Yu was an accident with Jiang Yubai's special permission.
Mr. Xue had received instructions from Jiang Yubai a long time ago that while Xu Yu was in the camp, he would be responsible for all the correspondence and letters between him and his family.
Of course, even for those who have obtained special permission, the contents of the letters they send out must be checked before they can be sent out.
Mr. Xue said it was no trouble, opened the envelope as per the rules, took a look, and looked at it with a look of surprise: "Pen, ink, paper, and inkstone, and the Hundred Family Names?"
"Military books like Wu Zi's Six Strategies and Sima Fa are quite common. Commander Xu wants these writing brushes, inkstones, and Hundred Family Surnames..."
"I'm giving it to someone else."
Xu Yu said frankly, "Rongchang and Lu Xin are illiterate, so it's difficult for them to understand military books. I want to use this opportunity to teach them some basics in my free time."
Mr. Xue hadn't expected Xu Yu to think this far. He paused for a moment and then laughed, "Captain Xu is very thoughtful and considerate. He's able to take care of them. This is indeed something that ordinary people don't often think of."
"Don't worry, Commander Xu. I will personally deliver this letter to the person you mentioned."
Xu Yu smiled and said, "Thank you very much."
After Xu Yu walked away, Mr. Xue stroked the light list in his hand with mixed feelings: "Such meticulous thinking and the ability to cultivate people, he is worthy of being a descendant of the Xu family..."
Half a day later, Sang Zhixia, who was checking the shop accounts in the royal city, received the first letter sent by Xu Yu.
After opening it and taking a look, Sang Zhixia couldn't help laughing.
"Are you planning to open a school in the army?"
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