Cheng Zhijie's purpose for coming here was definitely not just to whip his son. After all, this kind of parent-child interaction could be done at any time, so Old Cheng's main purpose was to see Duan Peng.
Ever since Second Emperor Li decreed the establishment of the Embroidered Guard Camp and placed it under the Left Guards Army, Duan Peng had become Cheng Zhijie's subordinate regardless of whether he was willing to admit it.
Although the imperial edict clearly stated that the Embroidered Guard Camp was an independent army under Duan Peng's command, Cheng Zhijie was still his leader in name.
"Greetings, Great General Cheng, Duan Peng!”Duan Peng cupped his hands and bowed, giving Cheng Zhijie enough face.
"Haha, Brother Duan, don't stand on ceremony.”Cheng Zhijie sat in the middle leader's seat without hesitation. Duan Peng could only sit on the side and talk with him.
"Not bad." Cheng Zhijie smiled." In less than two months, the Embroidered Guard Camp has become a strong army. Brother Duan is indeed capable."”
Duan Peng repeatedly said that he didn't dare. Although his tone was humble, the pride in his eyes couldn't escape Cheng Zhijie's eyes. However, this didn't make Cheng Zhijie feel disgusted at all. After all, Duan Peng had made achievements. Young people should be more ostentatious and not be like an old man.
Cheng Zhijie couldn't sit still. After exchanging a few pleasantries with Duan Peng, he couldn't help but pull Duan Peng along to visit the Brocade Guard Camp.
Seeing the soldiers running around the various strange training facilities, Cheng Zhijie vaguely felt that there was something special about them, but he didn't know what was different.
"Brother Duan, I saw these training settings when I came over just now. I wonder what the use of such training is.”Although Cheng Zhijie had always appeared as an old hooligan, his military vision and keen sense of smell were still very powerful. He immediately asked the key point.
"It's nothing. I just want to train my body, maintain a good balance, and strengthen my will.”Duan Peng said in a relaxed manner as if he was talking about a very casual trivial matter.
Cheng Zhijie's heart trembled. He didn't understand some of what Duan Peng said, but he instinctively felt that it made sense.
"Brother Duan, please guide me!" Cheng Zhijie cupped his hands and asked.
Duan Peng hurriedly said that he didn't dare, and then immediately followed up with his own thoughts.
In this era of cold weapons, where it was easy to get three armies but difficult to get a general, everyone paid the most attention to the strategy and vision of the general. As for the soldiers, they only maintained an equal level.
This was especially true for the Fubing system of the Sui and Tang Dynasties. When soldiers picked up their weapons, they were soldiers. When they took off their armor, they were farmers. It felt more like they were just making up the numbers at the last minute.
Therefore, the soldiers 'discipline on the battlefield had greatly increased. It was not without reason that a general could achieve great things.
However, Duan Peng's thinking was incompatible with this era. Duan Peng believed in the future generation's plan to strengthen the army and enhance the soldiers 'combat ability. To a large extent, this gave the commander a greater choice in decision-making and grasping opportunities.
"Great General, only when the soldiers are strong enough can they complete the commander's orders more accurately and outstandingly. They can truly fight until the orders are executed and controlled as if they were their arms and fingers.”" That's right." Duan Peng smiled and said," Only such an army can be called a truly strong army."”
Cheng Zhijie had been bullied by his usual rogue form. He thought about it and nodded repeatedly.
"Brother Duan's knowledge is truly vast." Cheng Zhijie smiled bitterly." Generals have always valued generals but not soldiers. That's why famous generals are so rare. I've learned something today. Tomorrow, I'll personally send someone to study the blueprints and make a copy according to the training setup of your Embroidered Guard Camp."”
Duan Peng was stunned and secretly cursed Cheng Zhijie for being shameless. This was the rhythm of snatching openly. However, he had no intention of hiding this writing. Sooner or later, the Twelve Guards of the Tang Empire would have it, so he didn't mind at all and readily agreed to cooperate.
"Is that Li Zhen? Why are the archers arranged in such a manner? Could it be that this is your technique?”Cheng Zhijie looked at the three-section design and asked Duan Peng with a smile. He didn't believe that this was Li Zhen's doing. They were all children who had watched him grow up, so he knew what he was capable of.
"En, this is a three-shot shooting. It can make up for the blank time of reloading arrows and achieve high-density shooting.”Duan Peng replied with a smile.
Cheng Zhijie's heart surged once again. If the soldier theory just now made Cheng Zhijie firmly believe that Duan Peng would one day soar to the sky, then the three-stage shooting now was enough for Cheng Zhijie to treat Duan Peng as a qualified commander, even a true commander who would not have any problems fighting against the famous generals at that time.
The Great Tang had lost to the Eastern Turks because the Turkic cavalry was simply too powerful. They moved as fast as lightning and broke the rhythm of the Tang army's formation, forcing them to take a beating.
But the Turkic cavalry was not the heavy cavalry of the later generations, the clumsy iron blocks that wrapped their men and horses from head to toe. They relied entirely on their riding and the speed of their horses, as well as their sharp sabers. They were powerful in offense, but very weak in defense.
If they followed Duan Peng's three-stage shooting tactic, ten thousand fine archers would be split into three rows and shoot continuously. No matter how fast one's horse was as fast as lightning, one could forget about advancing any further.
At the very least, with this tactic, the Great Tang would no longer be passively beaten up by the Turkic cavalry and would have the strength to fight.
"This old man still has some things to report to His Majesty in the palace. I'll take my leave now. I'll send someone to collect the pattern tomorrow.”Cheng Zhijie said in a swift and decisive manner. Then, he mounted his horse and rode away.
Duan Peng did not pay attention to it and instead returned to his own military tent to study how to train soldiers.
Cheng Zhijie told Second Emperor Li about Duan Peng's three-point shooting and explained his plan to use this tactic against the Turkic cavalry, but Second Emperor Li questioned it.
Cheng Zhijie felt unconvinced, but Li Jing pulled him back. After testing his color, he stopped talking.
"Senior Medicine Master, why didn't you let me speak just now? Do you also think that the three-point shooting technique is insufficient to contend against the Turkic cavalry?”Cheng Zhijie questioned.
"Range." Li Jing only said two words lightly before leaving the shocked Cheng Zhijie behind.# Daguan Review Passed: Daguan Time:121920185:50PM
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