After the contest ended, we returned to the Middle Camp. Uncle invited us three brothers to sit down. His uncle realized that his mother liked to make a stool, so he came over to try it himself. He found that it was much more comfortable than kneeling on the ground, so he immediately arranged for someone to make a bunch of imitations. No one kneels at his place anymore, especially at family meetings like ours. We brothers were even happier. We were already used to working in the police force. It was really uncomfortable to kneel and talk again. After we gathered, uncle dismissed the soldiers around him and looked at me seriously.
"Tong 'er, do you really want to change their lives? They are the Qiang people of Western Liang!"
I looked up at Uncle and said with certainty,
"Uncle, in my eyes, it doesn't matter who you are. As long as they can protect the Great Han Empire and work for us, they will be the people of the Great Han Empire, and they should be able to live better lives. My Ma family has been loyal for generations. We are willing to take risks, eat in the wind and sleep in the open. We guard the border with golden spears and iron horses. We have rooted in this hot land for generations. Just because we don't have the blood of our Han people flowing in our veins, will our enthusiasm to serve our Han people diminish? Uncle, you and Cao Cao have been defeated repeatedly, and you have sworn to protect the Han Dynasty's orthodoxy. You are loyal to the country and famous throughout the world. Do you think that the loyal and brave people of the Han Dynasty will care about where you are from?”
Uncle's face turned slightly red and he said helplessly,"
"Tong 'er, you have to think carefully. Xi Liang is barren and sparsely populated. Life is not easy. Ya Dan and the other two were closer to Celigu because Celigu could provide them with some relief when they were in dire straits. Now, if you want them to completely break away from Che Legu, the price you have to pay is not small. The Yadan Tribe and the other two tribes had nearly ten thousand people, old and young. Just eating and drinking was a large number. Let's see how you raise them."
"Uncle, you don't have to worry. After we break through Ji City and Xi Liang is pacified, we have our own ways to settle them.”
Guan Xing and Zhang Bao also told Uncle not to worry. Mother had given her too many surprises in the past two years, so she couldn't be bothered to think about how I could solve them.
Just as we were discussing, the soldiers under my uncle's tent came to report,"
"Reporting to the Great General, the Young General has something to report to the wounded soldiers.”
Uncle looked back at me, puzzled. What could happen to the wounded soldiers? Uncle waved his hand for my sake.
"Let him in."
Soon, the wounded soldier was brought in. He's a wounded soldier, but he's almost healed under my treatment. In order to not lose face for the Injured Soldier Battalion, they also spontaneously imitated the Tai Tiger Battalion to train themselves. For convenience's sake, I also made a rehabilitation and training plan for them. Even during today's martial arts competition, they didn't stop and still trained outside the camp.
"Reporting to Great General and Little General, when we were training today, we found a wet trail coming out of the moat, bypassing the camp and heading east. We've already arranged for a few brothers to continue the pursuit. As for the next step, please tell us, Great General and Little General.”
Uncle waved his hand.
"Leave the tent for now, I'll arrange it immediately.”
Uncle looked at me and everyone.
"Do you think that someone sneaked out of Ji City to seek help?”
Uncle Pang De and his second uncle, Ma Dai, pondered for a moment before saying,
"It's very possible. Great General (Big Brother), we should quickly catch this person.”
"Tong 'er, what do you think?"
"Uncle, Tong also thinks that Ji City took advantage of my relaxed guard today and specially sent someone to sneak out and ask for help. We should chase after him immediately."
"Since everyone thinks so, let's do it. Men, pass down the order. The 500 people who hit the camp will gather immediately. Ma Dai will lead Xun Hen in pursuit. We must capture them alive. There must be no mistakes.”
"Understood."
The herald and Uncle Ma Dai received the order and left.
I'm not worried about whether I can catch up to this person at all. Ji City had been besieged for more than six months, so they should have eaten up most of their food. With his stamina that had been starved for days, how could he outrun the cavalry?
Anyway, I have nothing to do, so I went to the Tai Tiger Camp with Zhang Bao and Guan Xing. The soldiers of the Tai Tiger Battalion were still excitedly discussing today's match.
"Today was really satisfying. I didn't expect us to actually defeat them.”
"I really didn't expect that I would stab that big guy down in an instant.”
"Brother, if you hadn't blocked that blade for me, I would have died.”
"Also, the crossbow that little general sent over is really good. It shoots continuously, far and accurate.”
"Now, it's time for us to make contributions, right?”
"The little generals are here."
I walked through the path that the soldiers had made for us and walked to the reviewing platform under the admiring and eager gazes of the soldiers. Zhang Bao motioned for me to say a few words. He even found an excuse to say that he had shouted himself hoarse during the competition. He clearly knew that he was lying. They were all brothers. He knew that he did not want to give a speech in public. He can't beat me. If he doesn't set me up now, what chance will he have? Guan Xing was also secretly laughing. The two of them were inseparable. They fought together all day and plotted against each other. It was obvious who wanted to do what. Sigh, I'll just have to do it. Who asked me to be young? If something happens to my big brother, I have to step in.
"Brothers, this martial arts competition has brought out the prestige of our Tai Tiger Battalion. I am happy for everyone, and at the same time, I am proud to have all of you as my brothers. In this martial arts competition, everyone followed the arrangements beforehand and flexibly used the array formation. They fought as a team, helped each other defend, and killed the enemy together. They tasted the sweetness of teamwork. I hope that everyone will not be arrogant and impetuous in the future. We will continue to carry forward the team spirit of our Tai Tiger Battalion. We will not abandon or give up. We will believe in the team spirit of our brothers in defense. We will move forward bravely. We will dare to fight and fight. We will not retreat. Let our name of bravery spread to the world. Do you have the confidence to do it?”
"Yes."
"Are you hungry? Speak louder. I didn't hear what everyone said clearly."
The audience erupted.
"I have…faith…"
Suddenly, a bird fell onto the reviewing platform. For some reason, he had probably flown past this place, and the sudden loud noise frightened him so much that his wings spasmed a little and he fell down.
I picked up the unfortunate bird and held it high.
"Brothers, this bird is so scared by us that it can't fly. I also hope that in the future, not only will it be a bird, but we will also use our bravery to make all our opponents tremble in fear. We will let them know that they only have three options in front of us, escape, surrender, or be killed. Brothers, do you have the confidence to do it?”
"Yes-"
An even louder sound rang out, and the warhorses seemed to have been infected by everyone's enthusiasm, neighing in response.
"Of course, I won't let my brothers sacrifice for nothing. Our Tai Tiger Battalion is fair and impartial in both rewards and punishments. After the meeting, each team leader would organize a self-evaluation of the team and report the rewards and punishments of their respective teams. After the clerk registered it, it would be announced for everyone to review for a day. After collecting opinions, the rewards and punishments would be determined according to the situation.”
The soldiers of the Tai Tiger Camp looked at each other and couldn't believe their ears. They had never heard of the veterans in their years in the army. However, seeing that the injured soldiers were taken care of, I didn't think I would lie to them. They were safe again.
"In addition, I also hope that each team will summarize the problems that have occurred in this martial arts competition and think about what other situations may occur in the battle, how to deal with them, and what support they need to report. Each team chose their own leader at the same time, arranged themselves into a formation, and continued to practice their respective positions. Do you understand?"
"Understood."
"Understood. Dismissed.”
After hearing my order, the officer immediately dismissed the soldiers and ordered the captains to bring them back. The Tai Tiger Battalion quickly disbanded in an orderly manner.
We then moved to the wounded soldiers camp. After my personal treatment and the care of the nurses I trained, more than 1000 people have basically recovered. They also know the results of the martial arts competition. Many of them also requested to join the Tai Tiger Camp and knelt down to beg us. If we don't agree, we won't get up.
Guan Xing's heart softened. Guan Xing was the same as Second Master Guan Yu. He sympathized with the soldiers and couldn't bear to see them like this.
"Third brother, let's put them into the Tai Tiger Battalion.”
Zhang Bao also nodded. Ping Wang also reminded me that I could use the morale of the army. I'll just take advantage of the situation. Guan Xing has already said it. I can't reject him.
"Since both brothers agree, I agree too. However, there was no need for them to join that Tai Hu Battalion. They would temporarily establish the Tai Hu Second Battalion, which would be formed by the brothers of the current Injured Soldier Battalion. When the time was ripe, the original Tai Hu Battalion and the Tai Hu Second Battalion would compete to determine the name of the Tai Hu First and Second Battalion. What do you two brothers think?"
"I, Old Zhang, agree."
"Third brother, I agree."
"In that case, Wang Ping will be transferred over to be the commander of the Tai Hu 2nd Battalion. We will discuss how to assign the assistants of the other battalions.”
"Alright, let's do that."
When the soldiers around us heard us, they immediately saluted and thanked us happily. They quickly spread the news to the entire camp.
When I arrived at the gunpowder production site, Zhao Long and his men had already produced over 10,000 catties of gunpowder. They had safely transported it to the camp that Uncle Pang De had surrounded. Here, I got the logistics staff to collect a lot of cotton paper and taught Zhao Long how to make gunpowder fuses. Zhao Long quickly learned how to make them and quickly made eight 500-meter-long fuses. I got him to put them in eight boxes and keep them as backup.
At the tunnel excavation site under Kirby's command, I saw that three tunnels had been dug that led directly to the city wall. After checking, the space dug under the city wall was large enough to install 3000 pounds of gunpowder. I'll have Kirby install two more wooden grooves in each tunnel and then evacuate them all. I've transferred 300 fully armed soldiers from the Tai Hu Second Battalion to guard the entrance of the tunnel. I've arranged for them to not allow anyone to enter the tunnel unless they receive orders from Uncle Ma Chao and me. Those who trespass will be killed without mercy. These soldiers naturally carried out my orders faithfully.
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