A month's time was neither long nor short. It passed very quickly.
The three hundred mounted archers returned to the Embroidered Guards Camp. Compared to three months ago, they had a more stable feeling. They had also formed many small habits, all of which were subconscious movements that were convenient for combat. For example, when they were advancing, one hand was on the bow, and the other hand was on the quiver, ready to shoot at any time.
As for Cheng Chumo's heavy cavalry, they were all dressed in black heavy armor, along with their warhorses. Each of them held a long spear that was more than ten feet long and weighed more than fifty pounds.
Compared to the calmness of the mounted archers, the heavy cavalrymen had a murderous aura. Even if they did nothing, just holding their weapons in their hands, they would feel a powerful killing intent that made people retreat.
On the drill ground, the other soldiers of the Embroidered Guard Camp looked at the mounted archers and heavy cavalrymen with envy. They only hated themselves for not being selected back then. This was simply too impressive.
"The three months of recruit training has ended.”Duan Peng said with a smile," This general can say that your performance has made me very satisfied. But today, we will be carrying out the final test for you all. The ones who pass will be my Brocade Guard Camp's Pao He brothers. Otherwise, this general can only say sorry."”
Duan Peng's words raised everyone's hearts to their throats, waiting for Duan Peng's order.
"The final test is the military exercise!”Duan Peng said loudly," I want to let you all know how powerful you all are in the end. I want you all to remember that today is the beginning of your future glory and pride!"”
Duan Peng's words were very direct, but it made everyone's hearts light up like a ball of fire, exploding in an instant.
The 3,000-man Embroidered Guards Battalion divided into several camps according to Duan Peng's command and began to march to the mountains to practice martial arts. The news spread like wildfire and spread throughout Chang 'an.
When Li Jing, Li Ji, Cheng Zhijie, Yuchi Gong, Niu Jinda, Chai Shao, Hou Junji, and the other famous generals heard the news, they immediately set out to see what the martial arts competition would be like.
Not only that, even Second Emperor Li couldn't stand it anymore.
"Pass down the decree, set off. Zhen wants to personally see what tricks this Embroidered Guard Camp has.”Second Emperor Li smiled and prepared to leave.
"Father, we want to go too." Li Chengqian said excitedly. Behind him, Li Ke and the other princes and princesses all looked at Li Shiming with anticipation.
"Alright, zhen will bring you along.”Second Emperor Li was in a good mood and agreed readily.
The Emperor had personally gone, so the civil officials could no longer stay at home. Even if they had to flatter him, they could not give up this opportunity to see the Emperor.
Duan Peng led three thousand soldiers of the Brocade Guards Battalion into an unknown valley outside Chang 'an City.
The terrain in the valley was flat, and it was more than enough to accommodate tens of thousands of people, let alone the three thousand soldiers of Duan Peng's Brocade Guard Camp.
It was just that what Duan Peng also did not expect was that when he inspected the strength of his own soldiers, it actually caused such a huge commotion. Even Second Emperor Li came, and the famous generals and ministers in the court were also present. Even Li Jing, who hated to join in the fun the most, came.
"Greetings, Your Majesty. Please forgive me for not being able to bow.”Duan Peng's entire body was covered in armor as he shouted loudly at Second Emperor Li.
"Minister Duan, you don't need to be so polite. I'm an uninvited guest like these people. I've only come because of my reputation and want to see the magnificence of the Embroidered Guard Camp.”Second Emperor Li smiled magnanimously and said,"Minister Duan, don't worry about me. Just do as you please."”
Duan Peng nodded and saluted, expressing his apology. Then, he signaled with the eyes of several familiar famous generals, considered to have greeted them, and then began today's martial arts practice.
The infantrymen were divided into four square formations, with 300 people in each square formation, making a total of 1,200 people. They were neatly armored and held swords in their hands. Every move and stance was swift and agile.
If it was just one person performing a simple movement, it would seem monotonous. However, 1,200 people were in sync, as if they were one person. It looked majestic and pleasing to the eye.
The 800 pikemen split into two formations and charged in from the middle. Although it was just a drill, everyone looked as if they were facing a great enemy. Their eyes were fierce as if they wanted to eat the enemy.
The speed of the charge was even faster. Moreover, under Duan Peng's command flag, changing the formation a few times consecutively, they were all completed very quickly.
The 500 veteran archers were still shooting in three sections, displaying the true meaning of the Arrow Rain Flying Locusts. It made many people's scalps go numb, and they felt that if they were attacked, they would not even have a complete corpse.
Lastly, there were 500 cavalrymen. The cavalry archers were in the middle, and the 200 heavy cavalrymen were on both sides and in front to protect them.
The heavy cavalrymen thrust out their long spears. They did not charge forward as people imagined, but rather advanced steadily.
At the same time, the mounted archers who were protected by the heavy cavalrymen in the middle shot forward one after another. Because the arrows were light, the arrowheads were small and sharp, and they shot out 200 steps.
Many people were puzzled. Why did they do this? These arrows didn't have enough lethality. Wasn't it a waste?
Even Emperor Li Er and War God Li Jing had the same opinion. However, they soon understood and were deeply shocked.
After the 300 mounted archers fired 50 arrows, the heavy cavalry charged forward, followed closely by the mounted archers.
The scarecrows that he had ordered to be prepared had already reached a large area after the charge of the 200 heavy cavalrymen, but there were still quite a few.
However, the mounted archers who had caught up with them turned their arrows into heavy arrows. The arrowheads were wide and large, and they quickly shot into the scarecrow's body. They pierced through it, and the wound was huge.
The archer's shooting speed was extremely fast. He was almost ten steps away from the scarecrow, and he immediately shot the arrow. He pulled the bow and loaded the arrow in one go, as if he was shooting an arrow.
After being shot by the heavy arrows, the mounted archer took back his bow and drew the horizontal knife hanging on his horse. He rushed forward to kill all the grass puppets.
After all the straw puppets were destroyed, the 500 cavalrymen returned to their formation. The archers who needed to be protected by Yuanbei surrounded the 200 heavy cavalrymen.
The heavy cavalrymen thrust their spears through the gaps between the archers, while the archers followed up with their horizontal blades.
After the cavalrymen finished their battle, they lined up in a square formation with the infantrymen and collectively reported to their commander, Duan Peng. This martial arts practice could be considered to have officially ended.
Duan Peng turned around to look. Everyone who came to visit was dumbfounded. Even Second Emperor Li was so excited that he couldn't control himself. The group of famous generals all cheered loudly.
"Ten years later, no one in the world will be able to defeat the Edge of the Royal Guards!”Li Jing said indifferently, but the famous generals beside him were all shocked. They did not expect Li Jing to give Duan Peng such a high evaluation.
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