Love Affairs in Chang'an - Chapter 34

Chapter 34 The Cask Savours of the First Fill
Baiji’s camp and training camp were all at the Black Tortoise Sect of Taiji Palace, the place where Li Shimin had directed a major palace coup. In the past, entering the palace from here would directly face the harem of the emperor’s life, so it was a weak area of defense and also a throat.

Right now, this place was guarded by the Left Supervisory Gatekeeper led by Li Junxian. The Hundred Cavalry’s encampment was a row of newly built houses. They were magnificent, still fresh paint and bright glazed tiles, revealing a noble aura everywhere.

‘”Mubai, the Emperor attaches great importance to the Hundred Cavalry. Look at this newly built warrior house. It’s better than any other imperial guard. Because you are His Majesty’s personal guards, you must be the most outstanding in every respect.” Li Junxian pointed at the row of military dormitories and said to Qin Mubai, “Look at your dormitories. Even ordinary Hundred Cavalry soldiers are treated no worse than many generals.” Four people a room, each room dedicated to a servant a eunuch to serve. There were people to feed the horses, deliver the food and clean the yard. You six hundred cavalry, but you have more than a thousand servants. With so many people waiting on him, I’m afraid there are only a hundred cavalry soldiers in this world who are not like soldiers anymore. ”

Qin Mubai could tell that although Li Junxian said it casually and casually, it seemed to be teasing, but it carried a trace of sour taste. His comrades were enemies. Li Junxian had led the Left Supervisory Sect to guard the throat of the Black Tortoise Sect of Taiji Palace for many years, but he had not received such treatment.

“Since the treatment is so good, I think our duties and tasks are also very difficult.” Qin Mubai said.

“It’s good that you understand.” Li Junxian’s face was expressionless as he took out a folding note and handed it to Qin Mubai. He said, “Take a look first. This is the training plan I made for your Hundred Cavalry after listening to the Emperor’s orders.”

Qin Mubai took a look and took a deep breath!

This was clearly a’murder plan ‘!

In the training table, there were incomparably precise rules for every twelve hours of the day. From dawn to midnight bedtime, every moment was arranged to be quite “full”. This surprised Qin Mubai, who was familiar with the 21st Century barracks-this was clearly a devil-style training!

Coupled with the military rules and brainwashed political doctrines the emperor had laid down for the cavalry, it was conceivable that the cavalry would be a force that was absolutely meticulous, invincible in blood and iron, a group of peak bodyguards with the highest profile, and the most gorgeous killing machines.

“What, are you afraid?” Li Junxian raised the corner of his mouth and smiled coldly.

Qin Mubai gently closed his folded hands and walked a few steps. He smiled and said, “General Li, may I make a comment?”

“Of course.” Li Junxian said seriously, “Your Majesty the Emperor has issued a decree. You are the commander of the Hundred Cavalry. I am only a long history assistant to you. You are still in charge of the major matters.”

“That’s good. I need to make some adjustments to some of these training subjects.” Qin Mubai paused for a moment before turning to look at him, “Is that okay?”

Li Junxian frowned slightly and smiled as if nothing had happened. “Of course. In any case, the Emperor will come for the purpose.”

Qin Mubai nodded and didn’t say anything else. It seemed that the Emperor was still worried about me as a rookie after all. To put it nicely, sending an’experienced and experienced ‘general to assist me was actually to supervise me at the beginning and even to overlook me. It was no wonder that the Hundred Cavalry were the closest troops to the Emperor. The Emperor doesn’t know much about me, so how can he really trust me with his life?

Actually, what Qin Mubai was muttering in his heart was not how to compete with Li Junxian for favor or how to win the Emperor’s trust. It was because the training plan Li Junxian had made was too’unscientific ‘.

For example, after lunch, there was only an incense stick of time to rest, and he immediately put in a large amount of exercise to train his strength. Even if he cultivated his strength, his intestines and stomach would also be damaged. If you don’t know how to rest, then you don’t know how to work. How can you train a true warrior by blindly being ruthless and bitter? Moreover, these training subjects were too traditional, no different from those of the other armies of the Great Tang. Even if the quality of these Baiji soldiers was indeed much higher than that of other ordinary soldiers, what would be so outstanding in the end if they were trained in this way? What qualifications did he have to be the emperor’s personal guard?

At this moment, Qin Mubai already had a detailed training plan in mind. Of course, he had learned it from the National Defense University of Science and Technology and the modern army. It would be fine if they were adapted to the current situation of the Great Tang army.

Didn’t the Emperor need a batch of real “Zhongnanhai bodyguards”? Alright, I’ll give you a batch of special forces!

Li Junxian took Qin Mubai around the Baiji camp and gathered the 600 soldiers. Among the officers in Baiji, apart from Qin Mubai, who was the envoy of Baiji, the other officers had yet to take up their posts. Qin Mubai thought to himself that the Emperor had done this with good intentions. Letting Qin Mubai be the first to take office and create a preconceived impression in front of the soldiers was very beneficial for him to tidy up the people and unify the team in the future.

After all, the backgrounds of Changsun Huan and the others were very strong, and the popularity and influence they possessed amongst the official clan disciples was not something Qin Mubai could compare to for the time being.

“Your Majesty has said that it will be about seven days before the other officers take office.” Li Junxian said, “Therefore, you must be familiar with your subordinates within these seven days. I want to remind you that these 600 people, even if they are just small soldiers, may have great origins. Therefore, most of them are arrogant. It will be very difficult for you to subdue them. This is a huge test.”

“A man without character is not a good man. A soldier without pride is not a good soldier.” Qin Mubai smiled and said, “These people have backgrounds and abilities. However, their backgrounds cannot protect them from killing enemies. Since they have entered the Hundred Cavalry, they should throw aside all the backgrounds and other things. The Hundred Cavalry only need their abilities. If they can’t do it, then scram.”

After saying that, Qin Mubai stared at Li Junxian with a smile on her face. Her expression was calm but resolute.

Li Junxian was stunned for a moment and nodded, “Then let go of your hands and feet and do it!”

The six hundred soldiers stood in a neat formation and looked at their highest official, Qin Mubai.

Six hundred people, six hundred different kinds of eyes. There were envy, jealousy, dissatisfaction, expectation and admiration. Qin Mubai could almost read out 600 different thoughts from their gazes.

“What we need to do now is to unify their minds.” After thinking about it, Qin Mubai took a step forward, took out the military manual Li Shimin gave him, and said, “Brothers, let’s not talk nonsense.” Those who could enter Baiji were all knowledgeable and capable people. I’m sure everyone knows what we’re doing here. No rules, no radius. This is the first time we have met today. Let’s not talk bravely or get along well with each other, let alone make a new official take up the post and set an example. This is the military rule of Baiji personally bestowed by His Majesty the Emperor. I hope that everyone will remember it firmly in their hearts and engrave it in their bones. The military order is as ruthless as a mountain. In the future, no matter who it is, as long as he violates these military rules, he will be severely punished according to law. ”

The six hundred soldiers’ neat bodies immediately trembled with solemn expressions. They had never expected that the Hundred Cavalry Messenger would use such an opening remark.

The first thing he did was to cast an inhibitive spell on every soldier. If you want to wear it, you have to wear it if you don’t want to.

After saying that, Qin Mubai summoned Li Shimin to give a few civil servants in Baiji and asked them to copy 600 copies of the military rules. In addition, military rules were erected in the form of tablets on military premises and training grounds. Everyone was immersed in it, and they subconsciously engraved these military rules into their minds. They could not cross the lightning pool by even half a step.

“Three days later, there will be a written exam for the military rules. This general will also take part in the exam himself. At that time, I will invite Changshi Li to supervise the exam.” Qin Mubai said, “Therefore, within three days, everyone must memorize the military rules backwards. Those who fail the exam can pack up and go home.”

“Ah?” The soldiers were in an uproar. There was such a thing in the world?

As a result, a large number of horrified and questioning gazes were cast at Qin Mubai, and there was naturally a lot of dissatisfaction among them.

Li Junxian frowned slightly and whispered, “General Qin, aren’t you going too far?” “Oh, I mean, it’s hard to convince people that you can expel a soldier so easily.”

Qin Mubai understood what Li Junxian and the soldiers were saying. These people have origins and backgrounds, and with great difficulty, they managed to get into Baiji. This means that they will be expelled … Do you, Qin Mubai, have the right to do so?

Qin Mubai sneered, “Are you waiting for my explanation?” What a joke! If I have to explain everything to you, then all of you are Hundred Cavalry Messengers.

“This will be like a mountain, never change, never follow the law, never break the law. Therefore, brothers must remember and fulfill it.” After a pause, the entire hall was silent. Qin Mubai shouted, “Do you hear me clearly?”

“Listen … clearly.” A sparse response.

“Louder!”

“Listen clearly!”

“Be neat!”

“Listen, Qing, Chu, now!”

“That’s the spirit.” Qin Mubai smiled and said, “Three days from now, there will be a military exam. Those who are absent will automatically abstain and will be punished as deserters. Now, let’s disperse.”

‘”No–” The sergeants answered neatly and left one after another, no one whispering any more.

Li Junxian watched quietly from the side. He glanced sideways at Qin Mubai and frowned deeply. He thought to himself, “This brat is ruthless and has a city. He is a powerful character at a young age. No wonder the Emperor fell in love with him at a glance!”

“General Li, I will be staying in the army retreat for the next three days. I’ll leave the three days of daily training to you to preside over. I need some time to do some important things.” Qin Mubai said.

“No problem. I’m here to help you with these things.” Li Junxian nodded in agreement, but in his heart, he thought, You are going all out to memorize the military rules, afraid that you will not be able to embarrass yourself when the time comes, right?