Chapter 44: Military Training
The military law was enforced, and the officers and soldiers who were sentenced returned to the camp to apply the wounded medicine.
Of course, it is still the same rule that superiors give medicine to subordinates first. Chen Wen thinks that this can enhance the prestige of the officers and the cohesion of the army. After applying the medicine, they can not have to follow the training for the time being, but it is only one or two days later. In order to prevent the occurrence of pretending to be sick, Chen Wen formulated a retraining system, which means that after the injury is healed, they have to devote more time and energy to follow the training progress.
On the school ground, after several days of memories, Chen Wen finally remembered some of the movements of the radio gymnastics he had when he was in school. Although he didn't think this was of much use to improve combat effectiveness, stretching his muscles and bones is also good.
After finishing the exercise, the soldiers of Chen Wen's troops were led by their respective officers and returned to the camp to have breakfast.
While having breakfast, Wu Dengke found someone who was no one around and expressed his opinion on the radio gymnastics to Chen Wen in a tactful way.
In his words, Chen Wen's "family-born skills" are very good, but he can only stretch his muscles and bones. If he is training, Qi Jiguang's military fist is more suitable and has much more power. After Chen Wen expressed his agreement, he then said that there are new recruits in the camp now. If he learns this and that, it will be easier to learn miscellaneous things, and the progress of training will also be affected.
Chen Wen agreed with Wu Dengke's opinion from the bottom of his heart.
In the eyes of later generations, Qi Jiguang is most famous for his military achievements in fighting Japanese pirates and his mandarin duck formation, but in fact this is just a drop in the bucket of Qi Jiguang and his legendary army. Chen Wen had the honor of seeing some more detailed information about Qi Jiguang on the Internet in his early years, and this knowledge surprised him at that time.
But even so, through his interactions with the Ming Dynasty people around him over the past few days, he found that modern seemingly detailed information is actually too rough compared to some details about Qi Jiguang and Qi family army that the Ming Dynasty people, especially the children of the Qi family army, know.
Taking Qi Jiguang's military boxing as an example, Chen Wen knew that there was something like this, and he also knew that Qi Jiguang himself was not only a martial arts master, but also a martial arts theorist, but he knew very little about the details. Regarding martial arts, he only knew that Qi Jiguang's "Ji Xiao Xin Shu? Fist Jing Jieyao" recorded more than ten famous boxing masters such as Song Taizu's 32 long fist, six-step fist, monkey fist, and seventy-two-sport fist of the Wen family, and noted that "Shaolin Temple Sticks and Qingtian Sticks are combined."
In fact, when Qi Jiguang was alive, he was extremely opposed to the folk martial arts that were popular in the army at that time. He believed that "every martial arts should be compared, we must fully demonstrate the ability of real enemies, and we can really fight against those who fight. We are not allowed to still learn the methods of flower guns and other methods, and only support the virtual frame to make people beautiful." Because of this, he invented military boxing that pays more attention to actual combat in order to train soldiers. He also emphasized in the army that "boxing techniques seem to be invincible in the skills of great war, but they are active in moving their hands and feet and being accustomed to limbs. This is the door to beginners to enter the arts."
In modern times, people who have studied or have the honor of learning about national martial arts may have some understanding of this, but it is difficult for ordinary people like Chen Wen to reach. However, for the children of the Qi family army in this era, and even many Zhejiang people, Qi Jiguang's military boxing is a must-learn project when they practice martial arts.
Among Chen Wen's army, officers and soldiers from Jinhua Prefecture and Taizhou Prefecture had an absolute advantage in number. Even when they arrived in any prefecture, there were more people than the locals in Ningshao, which had a lot to do with Chen Wen's slogan for the founding of the army.
Chen Wen knew that both Shaoxing and Ningbo were places where civil and political governance were prosperous. These two palaces had many literature, historians and scientists. Mr. Yangming of the Ming Dynasty, Wang Shouren and Chen Wen, the first Nobel Prize in China in that era. Tu Youyou, the winner of the Nobel Prize in Physiology and Medicine among Chinese scientists, came from these two palaces.
Therefore, compared with the people in Jinhua and Taizhou who are strong in customs and martial arts, the people here are much weaker and more thoughtful.
Because of this, Chen Wen divided the soldiers selected according to the principle of honesty and deeds in the second division through combat missions. Among them, Jinhua and Taizhou people had an absolute advantage in the killer team of the Yuanyang formation, while the firearms team and the cavalry team were mostly Ningshao people.
After this division, the martial arts and toughness required by the killer team was maximized, and the flexibility and wit in the qualities required by the soldiers of the Firearms and Cavalry teams were also highlighted. In this way, their effect as long-range shooters and scouts in the battle formation was even more significant.
Originally, Chen Wen thought that the benefits were all the only ones, but after Wu Dengke's reminder, he realized that there was a problem with military fist and he did not expect it.
Thinking of this, Chen Wen summoned the officers after dinner and used the time of digestion to conduct a wave of investigation. The result was that the officers and soldiers of the Killer Team had learned some of Qi Jiguang's military fists for more than six CDs, and some even practiced the weapons of the Mandarin Duck Formation like Wu Dengke, but almost none of them were as capable as Wu Dengke.
After all, with the current transportation, the Jinhua and Taizhou people who were able to live near Dalan Mountain were either disbanded or thieves, or both, so it is not surprising that they possess martial arts ratios that are more than ordinary people.
In fact, many people mentioned these in their resumes in the list of personnel groupings by Wu Dengke and others. However, at that time, Chen Wen focused more on breaking up the small groups before entering the camp to prevent soldiers from joining together to challenge the authority of the officers, and did not pay attention to these.
After getting this answer, Chen Wen reorganized the radio gymnastics. After careful consideration, he deleted most of them, leaving only a few movements of moving joints and stretching ligaments. As for warm-up exercises after getting up, it was changed to Qi Jiguang's military boxing during exercise.
After the decision was announced, many soldiers expressed their joyfully that they finally didn't need to practice the soft and weird "boxing technique". At the same time, Chen Wen announced Wu Dengke's advice to the public, and rewarded Wu Dengke with a five-talent silver bonus for the sake of making suggestions. In addition, Wu Dengke was appointed as the leader in practicing military boxing.
When others heard the word "加加加加, they were just envious and jealous, but Lou Jiye's eyes seemed to be about to spit out fire, which was not the same as his usual behavior. But if you think about it carefully, this was nothing. After all, the general practitioner in Qi Jiguang's era was named Lou.
When Wu Dengke was gaining the gaze of admiration or praise from everyone, the officers also praised Chen Wen for his good deeds. Chen Wen accepted these flatteries with a smile. He knew that in the army, he could not only suppress it with punishment, but also encourage it with rewards. Fortunately, he still has a reputation for his good deeds.
In the morning, on the field of the West School, the officers and soldiers of Chen Wen's troops, whether they were the killers, the firearms and the cavalry teams, were immersed in the enthusiasm of practicing Qi Jiguang's military fist. Each of them felt that every punch would mean that the distance from becoming the real Qi family army would go further.
You should know that in Chen Wen’s camp, rebuilding the Qi family army is not just a slogan, but more of a belief!
However, the happy time only lasted until the end of the nap, because Chen Wen came up with new tricks in the afternoon. Although they didn't like this trick, they had no choice. After all, this is related to the battle formation that they will practice in the future.
"Soldiers, starting today, we will practice Qi Shaobao's military boxing every day, not only because he was created by Qi Shaobao, but more because Qi Shaobao's military boxing can strengthen our body and make our limbs more flexible and powerful."
Speaking of this, Chen Wen changed his mind. "However, on the battlefield, we cannot rely solely on fists to fight with the Tartars. We need to practice the battle formation. King Qiyang once told our ancestors that practicing the battle formation must first clarify the left and right direction. This afternoon, we must thoroughly understand which side is the left and which side is the right?"
Hearing this, many officers and soldiers showed a look of embarrassment.
In modern times, almost everyone has participated in physical education classes and military training during the student period, so it is extremely easy to distinguish left and right. However, modern people living in reinforced concrete forests have a weaker awareness of direction than those of ancient people. Of course, things are both sides. The lifestyle and environment of the ancients made their sense of direction much stronger than that of modern people. However, in ancient times, there were fewer group activities that had to be distinguished from left and right. In addition, the widespread existence of illiteracy, people who could distinguish left and right seem to be less than those of modern people.
Chen Wen was prepared for this. He had seen stories of officers leading soldiers to distinguish left and right in many novels, such as distinguishing with chopsticks and bowls, rolling up his sleeves and trouser legs, and taking off a shoe to distinguish... Chen Wen's method is simpler.
"Do you remember which hand I will put the weapon and shield on your hands at the military ceremony yesterday? Remember to raise that arm so that I will know you remember."
The officers and soldiers on the school ground thought about it. Some people began to raise their left hands hesitantly, while others began to raise their arms as they imitated the movements of the people around them. Some of them even planned to raise their right hands quickly changed. Looking at the dot platform, from the spots, to the sparse, and then to the aspirations raised a bamboo forest with their left arms together.
Seeing this, Chen Wen smiled slightly, then called out a good word, and then issued the order to let go.
"Since you all remember the hands that hold weapons, do you still remember which one tael of silver reward I would put on yesterday? I would like to raise my hands up so that I can see you remember the same."
Perhaps it was because they had just raised their left hand, or perhaps it was because the silver gave them a deeper impression than the weapon, so there was no more hesitation this time. Every officer and soldier raised his right hand high without hesitation.
Chen Wen laughed and said loudly: "When I was in the process of enlightenment, my husband said that anyone who could not distinguish between the left and right is a fool. I am very glad that the soldiers under my command are all very smart, and there is no big fool who can't figure it out."
Hearing this, the officers and soldiers in the schoolyard laughed like their generals. Even those who had made the mistake but later changed it back started to laugh shamelessly. After all, no one wanted to be ridiculed as fools.
"So, let's make a game to see if there are any idiots here who have made me misread." As he said that, Chen Wen turned a smile on his lips, and then shouted loudly: "The left hand holding the weapon!"
He raised his left hand with a thud, some are fast and some are slow, and they are uneven.
"The right hand holding the silver!"
The right hand was raised high with a thunderous speed, much faster than before.
"The left hand holding the weapon!"
Rulin's left hand was raised.
"The right hand holding the silver!"
Rulin's right hand was raised.
"The left hand holding the weapon!"
"The right hand holding the silver!"
After repeating this hundreds of times, Chen Wen was already a little dry-mouthed. He then shouted: "Beautiful! Please remember that your left hand is a weapon, your right hand is silver. Men and women are on the right, and there are weapons. If there are silver, there will be soil in the house, and there will be wives, concubines and children. Hold the weapons in your hand tightly, and you will be sure to win your wife and children. Work hard!"
"Have a wife and a son!"
"Have a wife and a son!"
"Have a wife and a son!"
“…”
Watching the officers and soldiers immersed in dreams that seemed to be within reach, Chen Wen's smile became stronger. He followed me in slow motion with my left and right hand and slow motion with my right hand. Oh, these two silvers will bring you happiness. Have you fallen in love with me? Anyone who has watched pyramid schemes in TV series knows this basic model. If you don't know, please pay attention to some direct sales brands.
Brainwashing is sometimes that simple!
After a long time, the officers and soldiers' voices began to show signs of weakening. Chen Wen signaled his subordinates to be quiet for a moment and said loudly: "It is not a dream to enclose a wife and a child. As long as you are willing to sweat, you will definitely get it! But, I will check tomorrow to see if there is any fool who is ignorant among us who may ruin our good things."
"Haha." The officers and soldiers all answered their generals with laughter.
After solving the problems between the left and right, Chen Wen began to lead his subordinates to line up around the school ground. Chen Wen was the first one. Behind him were four teams of Armour and four teams advanced side by side, followed by B, C, D and Wu, and at the end were Firearms and Cavalry.
This time, the teams were much more neatly walking than before. Everyone was unconsciously confirming their position in the queue. Not only left and right, but also began to consciously adjust the distance between the front and back.
After walking for a few laps, Chen Wen also noticed this and turned around the schoolyard to run at a constant speed. After running, he was no longer as neat as he was walking. However, conscious adjustments still existed, so there was no phenomenon of slamming back and forth, left and right.
From walking, to running, then walking, and running again, after several times, the entire queue became much more orderly. Although it was not as uniform as the military parade of the Republic in later generations, it was already very good for a feudal army.
The power of the group spirit began to subtly influence the newly born army. Chen Wen knew that not only he felt it, but these officers and soldiers also felt it, but his subordinates did not feel it deeply as he did.
After dinner, Chen Wen opened the box to load books and took out several booklets that he recorded and recalled the methods of training over the past few days. He put the "Wujing Suicide Letter" on the top aside, and a booklet called "Infantry Warning" on the cover came into view.
The booklet is very new, and even the first page is still blank. Chen Wen sat upright under the lamp while recalling, while recording the Qi family's military fist and how to distinguish left and right. As for how to improve the strictness of the queue, he felt that he still needed to think about it again.
In Chen Wen's view, all good experiences should be recorded and formulated into regulations. Those who do not plan the overall situation are not enough to plan a region, and those who do not plan for the whole world are not enough to plan for a while. Only by doing this can we have the opportunity to produce soldiers like a standardized assembly line in the future.
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Xueao, Siming Mountain.
Feng Jingdi, the left assistant minister of the Ministry of War, who was enthroned by the Lu Jian State, held a letter with trembling hands. He was panting heavily, and his face was almost bursting out.
The next second, Feng Jingdi slapped the letter paper on the table with a "pop", and angry words burst out. "Wang Wanxun is really confused! Under this sweet talk by Chen, he is clearly a remnant of the eunuch party. How can such a person entrusted with important tasks?!"
As he said that, Feng Jingdi picked up his pen, dipped it ink, and began to write a reply to Wang Yi.
Chapter completed!