Winter goes and spring comes.

After the lively New Year’s Day, the new year begins.

In early spring, thousands of graduates from the Ming Military Academy lined up in the academy's training grounds.

Standing at the front was the most outstanding student of the first class, Liu Buyi.

Liu Buyi is tall and strong with a determined look in his eyes.

Many students couldn't understand why someone from a scholarly family like him would be willing to be a soldier.

Although Zhu Ying tried his best to improve the status and honor of soldiers.

But it is impossible to completely master the habits formed over thousands of years in just a few years.

Even many people who are soldiers themselves still think so, especially some families with a long history, who look down on military personnel on this point.

In the eyes of many people, soldiers are only useful in times of war. Now that the Ming Dynasty has been established and is stable, it is necessary to rely on literati to govern this beautiful country.

So when everyone accidentally found out that Liu Buyi’s teacher was Liu Sanwu, they were surprised and shocked.

Fortunately, his sturdy figure made many students think that Liu Buyi should join the army and learn martial arts.

In subsequent tests, Liu Buyi always ranked among the top three, which made all the students admire him.

If the literature score is included, Liu Buyi will definitely be ranked first.

At this time, Zhu Ying walked onto the platform in the parade ground to review his generals' positions.

Looking at the thousand students standing neatly below, Zhu Ying felt a sense of pride rising in his heart.

It can be said that every soldier here is his direct subordinate. In today's environment, the relationship between teachers and students is extremely important.

Those who betray us are unacceptable to both our enemies and friends.

Coupled with the long-term ideological education in the military academy, the loyalty of these students is unquestionable.

Loyalty is only one aspect.

The more important aspect is that these thousands of students, after entering the army, will support a large number of middle-level officers.

"We are here to see His Royal Highness the Crown Prince!"

As Zhu Ying stood firmly on the platform, the leader stood up and shouted loudly.

Then, thousands of students bowed and clasped their fists in greeting.

What a magnificent sight.

Zhu Ying waved his hand, and the voice stopped immediately. Everyone was silent as they waited for His Royal Highness the Crown Prince to give them a lecture.

"I came here today, I believe you all should know clearly that I am here to practice for you all."

"A new military academy will be opened on the grassland this year. Simply put, it is called the Grassland Military Academy."

"Perhaps some students will find it strange that they have just graduated from the academy in the capital and are going to the academy in the grasslands."

"I am here to tell you that you are now graduates of the Imperial Military Academy. After you go to the Grassland Military Academy, you will be the instructors of the Grassland Military Academy."

"There will be a large number of people from the grasslands joining our Ming Dynasty. You can also take this opportunity to strengthen the difference between our Ming Dynasty and the grasslands."

"What you learned here is what you must teach them on the grassland. I order you to build an invincible cavalry for our Ming Dynasty on the grassland. They are invincible and unstoppable."

"Tell me if you can do it."

As Zhu Yinghua landed, a huge cheer broke out from below: "Yes!!!"

The army's morale is available.

After Zhu Ying gave a brief speech, he did not waste too much time and gave all the soldiers three days off to arrange some things.

Once you go to the grassland, you may not be able to come back for several years or even more than ten years, so naturally everything needs to be arranged.

For example, if you have a wife, children, or elderly parents, we can arrange for someone to go to your hometown to pick them up and take them to the border.

You just need to record your location and name in detail.

Zhu Ying will naturally arrange for other personnel to escort the rest.

Such things made many soldiers feel the love and care of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince. Many of them secretly vowed in their hearts that they would build a truly strong army for His Royal Highness the Crown Prince on the grassland.

There was no senior general to lead the team, so the chief officer this time was Liu Buyi, one of the best graduates.

For this reason, Zhu Ying specially appointed him as the deputy director of the grassland military base.

It is responsible for arranging all matters related to the construction of the grassland military base.

The back hall of the college.

Zhu Ying summoned Liu Buyi alone.

"It's not easy. This time when I go to the grassland, I put all my hopes on you."

"Your responsibility is the most important and the most difficult, but I believe I am right. Although you have never been on the battlefield, I just think that you are the most suitable candidate."

"Many people have been recommended before you, all of them are experienced generals. Even His Majesty is a little worried about you."

"I have blocked all of these. I believe you can accomplish my mission."

Zhu Ying said meaningfully.

These were not lies; they were indeed the facts.

Although the Imperial Military Academy seemed very powerful, most of the soldiers there had never been on a real battlefield, and some of them were once weak students.

It was only after several months of high-intensity training that great changes occurred in my body shape and appearance.

Although he is called weak, he is actually very different from the weak scholar we imagine.

Nowadays, even scholars have to have some strength. If they are too weak, they will not even be qualified to take part in the imperial examination.

Unless one lives in the capital, generally speaking, one has to walk hundreds of miles to take the exam. Although one may not be very good at fighting, one's endurance must be high.

After hearing His Royal Highness the Crown Prince's instructions, Liu Buyi immediately clasped his fists and bowed, saying, "I thank Your Royal Highness the Crown Prince for your appreciation."

"Please rest assured, Your Highness. When I go to the grassland, even if I have to use all the means, I will build a grassland warrior for Your Highness."

Zhu Ying nodded, and then said: "Tell me, what are your ideas and steps for opening a military academy in the grasslands?"

After hearing this, Liu Buyi pondered for a moment and said, "The first thing I have to do when I arrive at the border is to choose the location of the military base."

"The grassland military base cannot be too far from the border, as it is vulnerable to siege. It must be located where soldiers at the border can reach it day and night."

"The second is about the absorption of herdsmen. I heard that in winter, a large number of grassland tribes could not bear the hunger and surrendered to our Ming Dynasty."

"I hope to select some of them, free them from labor service, and add them to the military base."

"The herders naturally know the grassland conditions best, and they can also attract more herders here."

"The third one is about food rations."

"The grassland is barren, and the cost of training soldiers is very high, so we need your support."

Zhu Ying heard this and said with a smile, "You are such a good person, Liu Buyi. I just asked you to tell me your thoughts, but you came up with three of them."

"Three would be fine, but the last two are requests to me. Liu Buyi, you are amazing."

Liu Buyi quickly said, "I dare not."

Zhu Ying waved his hand and said, "Just do as you say, but before winter comes, I want to see the flag of the Ming Dynasty flying high on the grassland."

"But I still want to warn you. Although the Northern Yuan Dynasty has not gained any benefits at the border, people on the grassland are now in a panic, and there seems to be a sign of collapse."

"But if he really goes crazy, it won't be easy to resist."

Liu Buyi quickly replied: "I understand. I will definitely act carefully and put the overall situation first."

Zhu Ying nodded: "Okay, go ahead and do it. With such good conditions, I believe I can complete it well."

Liu Buyi bowed and said, "I will obey the order of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince."

…

After leaving the palace, Liu Buyi did not go back to the academy directly, but instead came to Liu Sanwu's residence.

"Student Liu Buyi, greetings to the teacher."

After entering the door, Liu Buyi hurriedly saluted Liu Sanwu.

Liu Sanwu snorted coldly and said, "You still know that I am your teacher. I cannot bear the responsibility now. You are the rising star of the Capital Military Academy. His Royal Highness the Crown Prince trusts you very much."

"How can an old man like me be qualified to be your teacher?"

Hearing this, Liu Buyi said with a smile: "Teacher, that's not true. Once a teacher, always a father. No matter what time it is, you are my teacher."

"Besides, even if you say you don't want to be my teacher, you are still my fourth grandfather."

Hearing the call of "Fourth Grandpa", Liu Sanwu waved his hands helplessly and asked the servants around him to leave, leaving Liu Buyi alone in the lobby.

Liu Buyi and Liu Sanwu are indeed from the same clan, and Liu Sanwu is more experienced and older, so even the head of the Liu family has to be respectful when meeting him.

Liu Buyi was considered an outstanding young man in the clan, which was why he was appreciated by Liu Sanwu.

But no one expected that after this guy came to the capital, he actually gave up literature and took up military affairs.

Nowadays, there is still a certain degree of opposition between literati and warriors. Most literati look down on warriors and call them soldiers.

As an excellent student at the Imperial Military Academy, Liu Buyi was often featured in the Imperial Gazette.

The Beijing Gazette will always have a special section to introduce some things about the Ming Military Academy, which can be regarded as a kind of soft propaganda to the people.

As for Liu Buyi, he appeared in newspapers quite a few times. Zhu Ying was very satisfied with him and intended to cultivate him.

As the official reports spread, the Liu family naturally learned that Liu Buyi had actually gone to the military academy in the capital.

Therefore, I wrote a special letter to Liu Sanwu to inquire.

That's why Liu Sanwu complained once, but he still wrote a letter to the clan, explaining everything very well.

Liu Sanwu took the tea brought by Liu Buyi, and finally heaved a sigh of relief. He looked at Liu Buyi and asked, "You just came out of the palace."

"Tell me, what arrangements did His Royal Highness give you?"

Liu Buyi heard this and knew that what happened just now was over. When asked, he said with a bit of smugness: "His Royal Highness the Crown Prince asked me to go to the grassland to be responsible for the establishment of a grassland military base."

Hearing this, Liu Sanwu was shocked, immediately put down his tea, and asked, "Is it really like this?"

Liu Sanwu is old and experienced, so he naturally knows the meaning behind this grassland military base.

But he had never imagined that his grandchildren would have such great fortune. They were assigned such an important task just after graduating from the military academy.

Liu Buyi smiled and replied, "The Ministry of War should already be going through the process. In about half a month, the students will be ready to leave."

Hearing this, Liu Sanwu said three times: "Good, good, good!"

"I never thought that you would make the right choice. Such an important matter is entrusted to you. It seems that His Royal Highness the Crown Prince really trusts you."

"Although the grassland is barren, the Ming Dynasty is rich today. With His Royal Highness the Crown Prince's power, he will definitely spend a lot of financial resources to support the construction of a grassland military base."

"This way, you will have the opportunity to make achievements, especially on the grasslands, where there are many opportunities and no worries about war."

"The future glory of our family will still depend on you."

Liu Sanwu was very happy.

As for warriors, it depends on what kind of warriors they are.

Famous generals of the founding of the country, such as Xu Da, Chang Yuchun, and Lan Yu, cannot be simply called warriors.

That is a reward of being granted a title.

Since ancient times, titles have been conferred on soldiers. Although scholars think highly of themselves, they are completely different from these meritorious officials and famous generals.

As a leader of literati, Liu Sanwu had a high status, but he was only a Hanlin scholar. After he retired, he only left behind a good name.

But the titles are different.

Anyone with a title will inevitably be recorded in history, let alone since it concerns the entire grassland. It is certain that Liu Buyi's name will be recorded in the history of the future.

As long as one has some achievements, it is not difficult to obtain a hereditary title. If one can achieve great things, it is not impossible to achieve the level of a duke or marquis, and there is great hope for it.

At this point, Liu Sanwu felt a little envious.

This is the true way to bring honor to the family and bring glory to descendants.

After listening to this, Liu Buyi said modestly: "This is all due to the appreciation of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince. Perhaps it is because I took the lead before."

"This time when we go to the grassland, I will definitely do my best to build a grassland military base for our Ming Dynasty."

Liu Sanwu nodded with satisfaction: "If there is more, I don't have anything to tell you."

"I am very happy that you have such a promising future."

"From the current actions, we can see that His Royal Highness the Crown Prince has great ambitions. The changes in the Ming Dynasty in the future will also be great."

"But when you get to the grassland, remember to conserve your energy and don't deliberately provoke wars to gain credit."

"His Royal Highness has a lot of plans, and you are still young. You must be calm and not ruin His Royal Highness's long-term plans for the sake of some immediate interests because of your youthful vigor."

"Whenever you encounter any problem, if possible, you should consult His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, even if it costs a little."

"After all, the grassland is too far away from the capital. You have achieved such an important position at such a young age. It is inevitable that you will attract the jealousy of villains. Therefore, the trust of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is the most important."

Upon hearing this, Liu Buyi said seriously, "Thank you for your teachings, teacher. I will remember it in my heart."