One had to know that since the Zhenguan period, this was the first time he had thought of the drum in the navy camp!
At the same time, the red-feathered messenger also rushed to the Lu Residence.
"All the soldiers in the manor, gather quickly and head to the navy camp to prepare for the battle!”
"The navy is going to war. If you want to make a name for yourself, hurry up!”
The red-feathered messenger screamed like a madman. His voice was hoarse, but everyone heard it clearly and was instantly excited!
When the veterans who were on leave heard the news, they immediately picked up their armors and rushed out without caring about anything else!
There were also those old soldiers who had already retired from the military camp. They picked up their weapons and prepared to rush to the military camp.
However, the moment she stepped out of the door, she realized that she was old and the military camp had already stopped accepting her.
The panicked veteran pulled his son over and put on the armor that he had worn before.
Finally, she stuffed the weapon into his hand.
Damn it, how many years have I waited? The navy can actually go to the battlefield!
I can't go. You go in my place, kill the enemy, behead the enemy, and make a name for yourself!
In this era of the Great Tang, the reason why people were so eager to join the army was because anyone who had rendered meritorious service in killing the enemy could be given an official position.
Even the local governments distributed rice, flour, grain, and oil every month. It could be said that they did not have to worry about food and clothing.
If he had outstanding military achievements, it was very possible for him to be promoted and bring honor to his ancestors!
Therefore, the soldiers who had applied for leave from the navy and the soldiers from the prefecture all rushed to the barracks from all directions!
……
At this moment, in the middle of the military camp.
Lu Chen sat upright with an awe-inspiring presence. On his left was an incense stick.
As long as the incense burned out, those who had not gathered at the camp would automatically give up the opportunity to go out.
Not only that, but those young men who did not gather and participate in the battle would be punished when the army returned victorious!
Now, the incense stick had been burned out.
Li Dingzhong took a step forward, cupped his fists, and reported respectfully.
"Commander, all the soldiers of the navy have arrived. Other than the veterans, there are a total of 3,100 people!”
Lu Chen nodded slightly and swept his gaze across the crowd on the drill ground.
Because they could finally go out to fight, these people were very excited and enthusiastic. They were even noisy.
However, when Lu Chen swept his gaze over them, the entire army instantly fell silent. This was Lu Chen's prestige in the army. This was the ferocious might he had displayed!
But at this moment, an untimely voice sounded from behind.
"Brother, did you enter the palace last night to discuss the war with His Majesty?”
Chen Chumo, this boorish man, this silly fellow, he didn't know if his brain was cramping or something.
However, Lu Chen did not care about that. In the military camp, he was the only commander. Everyone had to respect him and understand the rules!
Therefore, Lu Chen shouted angrily.
"Shut up! Have you forgotten the rules of the military?”
"I am the commander, and you are a soldier. If you don't have strict military discipline, you will be punished with thirty strokes of the cane!”
" Kill!" Lu Chen shouted. His voice was like a mountain, full of majesty.
Cheng Chumo seemed to have woken up from his stupor, and he immediately realized his mistake.
However, if the military discipline was not strict, it would definitely cause the morale of the army to be scattered. In the worst case, this could lead to death!
Chen Chumo realized that he had indeed spoken without thinking. He couldn't blame Lu Chen.
Therefore, he went to the empty space on the left and received thirty sticks.
Then, Lu Chen glanced at everyone on the drill ground and slowly said,
"Listen up, the drums are ringing. Our navy is going to war this time!”
"At this moment, our Great Tang is preparing for war with the Eastern Turks, but there are bandits in the Jilei Mountains of Longyou who have joined forces with the Tibetans to invade our borders, harass the people, kill people, and steal food!”
"I have received the order from His Majesty to take down Jilei Mountain within three months!”
At this point, Lu Chen paused for a moment and then raised his voice.
"Listen up, the people on Jilei Mountain are not compatriots of the Great Tang. They are bandits, villains. From the moment they allied with the foreigners to oppress the people of the Great Tang, they have become our mortal enemies!”
"In this war, no one is allowed to be careless or show mercy. We must fight to the death!”
"In the battle of Jilei Mountain, if the navy is defeated, there will be no food, no pay, and no life!”
"Our goal is to wash Jilei Mountain with blood!”
Lu Chen's roar was almost like a roar. It carried a strong killing intent that directly entered everyone's minds!
"Bloodbath Jilei Mountain!"
"Bloodbath Jilei Mountain!"
……
The soldiers of the navy were furious!
Lu Chen was very satisfied as he looked at the many soldiers who were filled with blood.
This was the effect he wanted. He had to raise the morale of the Great Tang navy from now on!
Moreover, Lu Chen had actually sent them three words: kill them all, burn them all, and rob them all.
They were just short of brazenly saying that they were bandits and that they were here to rob.
The Great Tang Navy was too poor.
Even with Li Er's reward last time, how could that be enough?
Besides, could there be too many good things?
The people of the Great Tang were their own people, so they could not rob them. They could only rob those foreigners!
Wherever the army passed, not a single blade of grass would grow. This trip to Jilei Mountain was an organized robbery!
At this moment, Deputy General Li Dingzhong stepped forward and cupped his hands.
"Commander-in-chief, when will we send out our troops?”
As the deputy general of the Internet Water Army, he had to help Lu Chen make some preparations. Moreover, he could not wait any longer, so he naturally had to ask.
It would take a few months to advance by land, even if they were to march at high speed. By then, it would be too late.
It would be much faster to send troops by sea, but the current navy didn't have any ships!
Lu Chen waved his hand slightly as if he had seen through Li Dingzhong's concerns.
"His Majesty has already ordered the Ministry of Revenue and the Ministry of Works to speed up the construction of ships. Currently, they have already started construction on the Gongyang River.”
"Build it urgently. It won't be long before the ships are built. The navy will immediately send troops.”
"Now, lead the navy and go straight to the Gongyang River. Help the craftsmen build the ships as quickly as possible and set off as soon as possible!”
Li Dingzhong cupped his fists and solemnly accepted the order.
When the soldiers on the drill ground heard this, they were all extremely excited. They were once again convinced that the navy was really going to the battlefield this time!
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