The Soldier of the Red Mansion

Chapter 147 Daiyu's Treat
After the war horses entered the camp, everyone from generals to soldiers had their own tasks to do, including how to integrate them with the original horses, how to integrate them with the cavalry, and how to adapt to the huge and detailed affairs of firearms.

Zhang Can came from Datong Military Town and was a cavalryman. He had his experience, as did the grooms and veterinarians in the camp, and more importantly, their general.

Wang Xin personally formulated military regulations, covering everything from combat to meals, from vehicles to horses, no matter how big or small, with detailed rules and regulations for each matter, and everything was carried out step by step.

Outsiders like Tang Ping couldn't understand the power of this. Although they knew that their general was powerful, they didn't know where his power lay.

But Zhang Can knows.

The border troops have many cavalry and inherited a lot of experience, but they cannot be as meticulous as the general.

The general understood the experience passed down by the frontier troops, but even Datong didn't know some of the regulations he had established.

"It seems that all the cavalry experience of the nine borders has been poured into the general's mind. How is this possible?" Zhang Can chased the general and asked, wanting to know how the general learned it.

Each of the nine regions has its own rules, and no one will teach their own skills to others.

The nearest military town to Datong is Xuanfu, and there are obvious differences between the Datong cavalry and the Xuanfu cavalry. Each has its own way of raising horses and maintaining cavalry.

Wang Xin couldn't answer.

Qi Jiguang himself was a military god. Later, he was ordered to go north to train troops and stationed in Jizhen. He was from a family of military generals in Shandong, so of course he knew a lot. He was also the commander-in-chief, director, and chief of staff of the border army's large-scale exercises.
Jizhou was specially used for military exercises, called "Duileizhilian".

Soldiers from all walks of life had to take turns conducting drills and exercises here, with the aim of mastering the essentials of coordinated operations among chariots, infantry, cavalry, artillery, and supplies. Each of these was written by Qi Jiguang, who also wrote the "Records of Military Training", a military manual integrating the organization, training, operations, and tactics of each branch of the military.

So, there really is no such person in the Great Zhou.

Zhang Can's surprise was understandable; he simply couldn't comprehend how his own general could be so impressive. While fighting a war might be attributed to talent and a keen sense of smell, specific matters like these weren't something that could be acquired solely through talent; they required experience.

In an atmosphere of unity and everyone striving to be the best.

The new troops are becoming more and more proficient in their coordination.

Chen Yan came to Hexi Camp again and felt the camp's uniqueness. He could never understand why, so he asked curiously, "Why are the soldiers in your camp so full of energy and eager to fight?"

Wang Xin accompanied Chen Yan and other military officials to inspect the camp. People looked at Wang Xin curiously, waiting for his answer.

"Everyone knows the importance of defending one's country. Ensuring soldiers are well-fed and well-clothed means they have no worries." Wang Xin said truthfully, "As the saying goes, holding a sharp blade naturally inspires the desire to kill. Similarly, when one acquires a skill, one naturally hopes to kill the enemy and achieve merit."

No one could find any reason to do so, but they still felt that it couldn't be so simple. They could only think that Wang Xin was different from others.

In any case, the atmosphere in Hexiying is pleasant.

Chen Yan took the initiative to tell Wang Xin: "Not only will we be pulling out your Hexi Camp, we will also be pulling out several other elite units to take turns guarding the local areas. We have only decided on your unit first, and the others have not yet been determined. However, it won't take long, probably ten days to half a month, so you must be fully prepared."

Wang Xin wondered, "Why did they choose our group first?"

One official laughed and said, "This proves that everyone thinks the Hexi Battalion is the elite."

Everyone laughed.

Wang Xin also laughed.

This is equivalent to establishing the character. Everyone knows that the Hexi Camp is the elite, and the value of the Hexi Camp is revealed. The most feared thing is that it has no value. As long as it has value, there will be opportunities for negotiation.

"My Hexi Camp is a brick of the Ministry of War. We can move wherever we are needed." Wang Xin said.

Everyone laughed even louder.

Wang Xin made a request: "But we can't send hungry soldiers."

The officials laughed happily, but no one responded. Wang Xin stared at Chen Yan, who had no choice but to ask, "What do you want?"

Wang Xin also knew that too much is as bad as too little, so he didn't ask for too much.

Gunpowder, lead, iron bars and other military supplies.

"Doesn't your camp have quite a bit of stockpiles?" Chen Yan asked directly. "I heard you even asked the Xue family, a company registered under the Ministry of Revenue, to purchase armaments. I turned a blind eye to it, but now you want it again. Why do you need so much armaments?"

It was no secret that some in the army privately sold armor and weapons, and some privately purchased them. The fact that Chen Yan could bring this up publicly, and Wang Xin seeing that everyone was accustomed to it, showed that the household servant system had become deeply ingrained in the hearts of the people.

The retainer system was originally the private army of generals. In the middle and late Ming Dynasty, it became a formal system and gradually became the "regular army" of the court. The retainers were also given food and wages and provided with weapons and equipment because the generals were needed to go to war.

In this time and space, due to an accident, the Battle of Tumu, the Ming Dynasty was destroyed.

The Great Zhou Dynasty replaced it. The Great Zhou Dynasty adopted the battalion system very early on, and with the collapse of the battalion system, the household servant system has become widely popular. To the current atmosphere, the court has even reached the point where it pays wages and provides weapons and equipment to household servants.

Because the Great Zhou also needed generals to fight. Wang Xin felt relieved and said with a smile, "You all praise me for my unwavering victory, which is really an exaggeration. I am just well prepared. Therefore, the prerequisite for my fighting has always been sufficient supplies."

Some people suddenly understood, while others looked hesitant.

Wang Xinxin smiled inwardly. He couldn't say in front of others that he didn't trust civil servants.

If I have the power to capture and chop off the heads of civil servants who delay the army's logistics, just like before the Sui and Tang Dynasties, then I will trust civil servants. Without this power, I will never trust civil servants.

The meaning of the four words "control the military with culture" is a very broad social manifestation, not a single aspect.

Chen Yan looked at Wang Xin deeply. Not long after, the Ministry of War delivered the supplies that Wang Xin requested. Zhuo Zhi from the rear camp was the happiest to see the supplies sent by the Ministry of War. Wang Xin touched his chin and realized that he had no way out.

Wang Xin revealed the news to Qingwen, and Qingwen was very worried when she learned that Wang Xin was going out to fight again.

It is no secret that Jia Zheng also takes care of the housekeeper in the mansion.

Zijuan got the news from Qingwen and quickly told her own mistress.

Lin Daiyu has recently been reading the Complete Works of Arithmetic written by Wang Xin himself.

It was disorganized. Although each article was very impressive, there was no coherence. Wang Xin wrote down the mathematical knowledge he remembered, but he had no time to organize it, so he threw it all to Lin Daiyu.

Lin Daiyu studied and sorted out her things at the same time, and her life became more fulfilling, and her complexion became much better.

"Miss, Master Xin is going to lead his troops to war." Zijuan rushed in and said hurriedly.

"Snapped."

Hearing Zijuan's words, Lin Daiyu, who had not left Xiaoxiang Pavilion for a long time, dropped the brush in her hand onto the table, leaving a pool of ink on the white paper. She said in surprise, "Uncle has only been back for a few months, why is he going to war again?"

Zijuan gasped, calmed down, and shook her head, saying, "Who knows? Although Lord Xin is good at using troops, as the old saying goes..." Zijuan hesitated, feeling that it was unlucky, and did not continue.

Lin Daiyu guessed what Zijuan didn't say, and didn't think she was wrong. She started to panic when she heard the news that her uncle was going to lead troops to war.

But I also know that there is no way to solve this problem.

Someone has to lead the troops, even if it has to be my uncle. Understanding is understanding, but worry remains.

a long time.

"Let's treat my uncle to a meal." Lin Daiyu thought.

"what?"

Zijuan asked in surprise, "Are we going to Tuobi Villa or our Xiaoxiang Pavilion?"

"As for Tuobi Villa, is it my uncle who invites me, or am I the one who invites my uncle?" Lin Daiyu shook her head and said calmly, "I'm borrowing Sister Baochai's precious place."

Xiaoxiang Pavilion is at the southernmost end of the Grand View Garden, and Tuobi Villa is at the northernmost end of the Grand View Garden. There are several young ladies' courtyards in the middle, so it is inconvenient to invite uncles. Baochai's Hengwuyuan is right next to Tuobi Villa.

Some time ago, we were copying together and discussed a lot about our uncle. Sister Baochai's words showed her great admiration for her uncle.

Lin Daiyu thought that Sister Baochai would not refuse.

Zijuan was not sure whether Miss Baochai would agree, but she was also worried about Mr. Xin, so she went to Hengwuyuan.

(End of this chapter)