The Soldier of the Red Mansion

Chapter 12: Making Trouble

The waves are surging by the river.

The waves beat against the rocks continuously, without stopping, which was suffocating.

"General, don't be angry. That brother did nothing wrong. If it were me, I would do the same." Amidst the waves, the personal guards accompanying their general couldn't help but speak out to comfort him because he had been lost in thought for a long time.

Another person held the reins of the three horses and stayed far away to prevent the horses from being frightened by the power of the river.

Wang Xin knew that his subordinates had misunderstood him, but he was not angry because his own soldiers in the temple had lost face for the Wang family army.

Wang Xin, who founded the Wang Family Army himself, knew the abilities of his soldiers.

Most of them were illiterate miners.

The two people Wang Xin admired most were Yue Fei and Qi Jiguang.

There are many generals who have won every battle. What Wang Xin admires most is not Yue Fei's achievements in resisting the Jin Dynasty, nor Qi Jiguang's ability to achieve great things, but the strictness of the two men in commanding their troops.

I would rather freeze to death than demolish a house, and I would rather starve to death than plunder.

This is the greatest military spirit of mankind, at least in ancient times.

Many heroes and deeds are not worth mentioning in the face of such a great military spirit.

When Qi's army was in Lingnan, they often slept in the wild, and did not cut down a single blade of grass or tree wherever they passed. Even the cheapest fruits and vegetables on the roadside would be purchased with money, and they were not limited to one place. Therefore, Qi Jiguang's nursery rhymes were widely circulated in the southeast.

From ancient times to the present, what the people love has not changed.

Therefore, Wang Xin specifically studied the stories about Yue Fei and Qi Jiguang, especially Qi Jiguang's military tactics, because Qi Jiguang left behind a detailed military manual that summarized the tactics of the south, the tactics of the north, and various advanced military knowledge.

When I was learning, I just admired him.

Now that he has put his knowledge into practice, Wang Xin has gone from admiration to worship.

For example, the military methods summarized by Qi Jiguang when he fought against the Japanese pirates in the south.

In order to adapt to local conditions, the Mandarin Duck Formation was created by Qi Jiguang because he considered that the quality of domestic soldiers was not as good as that of professional warriors in Japan.

A group of ordinary people who have never carried a gun before, as long as they dare to go to the battlefield to fight the Japanese pirates and practice the Mandarin Duck Formation seriously for a few months, they can crush the professional warriors of Japan. This is the most powerful aspect of the Mandarin Duck Formation.

A few months of training can beat someone else's lifetime career.

So the soldiers of Wang’s army did not have supernatural powers.

Of course, there are also powerful people in Wang’s army, such as the monk soldier next to him who was born in Shaolin. He was recruited to the southeast to suppress the Japanese pirates a few years ago, but was later defeated. Most of the monk soldiers returned disappointed, and a small number of monk soldiers chose to stay.

"Liu Tong, you've been following me around all these days, so I'm sure you've guessed some things."

Wang Xin turned around and looked at the big man beside him whose hands could split rocks.

Liu Tong was wearing a tight suit to facilitate his movements. The half of his hair had grown to his ears, like a pot cover.

"I just didn't expect it to happen so soon."

Liu Tong looked depressed.

Wang Xin smiled.

Behind Liu Tong's words, there is also recognition of his own abilities. The monk's flattery is indeed unique and particularly refreshing.

"When the Wang family army is disbanded, you can go back to the temple."

Liu Tong thought for a moment, then asked, "I have returned to secular life and have no home. If the general goes to the capital, will he leave me behind? I originally wanted to follow the general to the capital."

Wang Xin shook his head.

"Of course I want to keep you by my side, but I don't want to waste your abilities."

"Since you have returned to secular life and have been with me for over a year, you have saved quite a bit of money. If you want to live a peaceful life, then you can marry a wife and live a good life. There is no need to mention anything else."

"If you plan to continue your military service, you won't have much chance of making any achievements if you follow me to the capital. I'd rather you stay in the southeast and fight the Japanese invaders there. With your abilities, you won't have any trouble finding a place to go."

Wang Xin didn't want to resist the court now.

What's more, the court has given enough bait. If he goes to the capital and lives a happy life according to the routine, it would be strange to refuse.

Going with the flow is actually the most beneficial for you.

Tang Ping and He Kuan are loyal to him, as is Liu Tong in front of him. Wang Xin used a quota to bind them, which shows that they are also loyal. Now the binding has been released and it will take a month to cool down.

Although Lin Ruhai was the Imperial Censor of Salt and had a noble status, he was not able to have absolute power in Yangzhou.

But Lin Ruhai is indeed very important in the southeast.

Because Lin Ruhai is not alone.

Not only did he have the four major families behind him, but also his mentors and classmates. Tang Ping, He Kuan, Liu Tong in front of him, and the generals from the entire Wang Family Army, Wang Xin hoped that these people would all come to the fore. After all, those he had selected were all loyal and righteous people.

This is my greatest asset.

warlord.

Time is on your side.

The worst outcome would be that even if he did nothing in the capital and became a general in peace, his life would be more stable with the growth of these generals. Moreover, he could continue to cultivate people who were loyal to him in the capital.

It’s reassuring to think about such a force with such strong cohesion.

It is also worthy of the court and worthy of one's official position.

Only the common people.

The more grateful the people were, the more ashamed Wang Xin felt.

Liu Tong's expression was complicated.

The general's military power was taken away, but he still thought about the common people. Liu Tong's eyes were red, "General, please rest assured. Liu Tong is willing to stay in the southeast to fight against the Japanese invaders."

"Let's go. We still have to appease He Kuan, Luo Ping and the others when we get back."

Wang Xin said with satisfaction.

How can I leave with peace of mind if I don’t settle Wang Jiajun?

"Although Yangzhong Island on the river is a deserted island, it can actually be cultivated. However, it requires a large investment of silver, and since it is the territory of the Qi brothers, no one has gone up to open up the wasteland."

After Wang Xin returned to the military camp, he called He Kuan, Luo Ping, and a dozen sentry officers, and finally revealed the fate of the Wang family army and explained his own thoughts.

"I usually keep a close eye on you guys. I'm sure most of the soldiers have a lot of savings. They haven't spent it on a life of luxury, but we can't just sit there and eat up all the savings. So I plan to use the Qi brothers to arrange for those brothers who can no longer serve in the army to go to the island to open up wasteland."

Everyone looked shocked.

Tang Ping clenched his fists and gritted his teeth.

They won a great victory against the Japanese invaders, but suffered such injustice, especially when they saw the general still talking about how to accommodate the elderly and weak in the army. Even at this point, the general still cared about them but didn't think about himself.

Tang Ping couldn't help but look at his comrades, and they were all as angry as he was.

Wang Xin has a headache.

He has always been worried that his brothers would not be able to accept it. If he did not have a system and only selected loyal and righteous people, he would probably find it difficult to accept it.

Just as the brothers in front of me believe in me, I also believe in them, so I am fearless and willing to accept it.

Wang Jiajun’s goal is too big.

It would be most beneficial for them to disperse and develop independently.

Just like the independent regiment in Bright Sword.

A battalion goes out and a division comes back.

But my brothers don’t know.

Just like Tang Ping and He Kuan don't get along with each other.

Tang Ping thinks He Kuan is cunning and can only deceive the general with words and cheat the general's trust. He Kuan is annoyed that Tang Ping comes from a miner family and he has no ability to lead good soldiers, so he can only say bad things about him in front of the general to suppress him.

Because of my presence, the two of them are generally more harmonious.

But whether it is Tang Ping or He Kuan, they are actually loyal to him. The captains are loyal to the general, and the soldiers under them will be affected to some extent.

Those who were loyal before became even more loyal, and those who were expressionless before began to accept it.

same.

If the general has selfish motives towards the general, how can the soldiers under him not be negatively affected?

Just like Jia Yucun in Dream of the Red Chamber.

From being dismissed as a county magistrate to being promoted to the prefect of Yingtian Prefecture, the four major families had shown great favor to him. However, Jia Yucun was half-hearted when doing things for them. He obviously left the matter of Xue Pan unfinished and was unwilling to do his best.

This is also the reason why Wang’s army is so powerful.

When everyone is united, how can we not be strong?

It is also because of unity.

The generals became more and more angry and showed signs of causing trouble.

(End of this chapter)