The Nameless of the Common Clans

Chen Mo trained his soldiers to imitate Gao Shun, and the first thing he trained was standing still.

This thing is not difficult, but those who have never stood still will not be able to hold on for less than a moment, their legs tremble, and many people sit directly on the ground, and some even groan, causing more and more people to be unable to hold on.

"Those who can't hold on can stand, don't sit on the ground, and don't make any sound, each of you is like a nun, what a disgrace." Chen Mo walked in the crowd, looked at a new soldier sitting on the ground and groaning, and kicked him.

The recruit who was kicked by Chen Mo almost fell down. He rolled up and glared at Chen Mo: "Military Lord, you have already shown your authority. Why do you humiliate us like this?"

"Humiliate?" Chen Mo had already walked away. He turned his head and looked at this person. He frowned and said: "The new army is directly under His Majesty's command to protect Luoyang. You want to protect Luoyang?"

"How can this new army protect Luoyang when you are a young man?" The recruit said unconvinced.

"Oh?" Chen Mo looked at the eyes around him. Obviously, even after experiencing the incident with Bao Geng, these recruits were still dissatisfied. He said: "Okay."

Turning around, he strode to the front of the formation, spread his legs, squatted down, and made a standing posture, and shouted loudly: "Bao Geng!"

"Yes!" Bao Geng, who was standing, stood up and stepped forward.

"Go to the weapon rack and find me a spear." Chen Mo shouted.

"Yes!" Although he didn't know what Chen Mo was going to do, Bao Geng was convinced by Chen Mo. Hearing this, he strode to the weapon rack beside the training ground without hesitation, took down a spear, and strode back.

Chen Mo took the spear, made a spear-holding gesture, and looked at the new soldiers: "Since you still don't accept it and think that I am too young to take charge, then I will train with you."

The spear is a general spear, about 2.6 meters long and weighing about 18 pounds. It is not too heavy, but because of the length, people who have used spears know that although this weapon is not heavy, it is also very strenuous if the spear is held in the wrong way. Chen Mo is holding the middle of the spear at this time, which is the most labor-saving method, but standing still like this is unbearable for ordinary people.

"Now, everyone sitting, stand up straight. Incompetence is not a mistake. No one is born knowing everything. Since you underestimate me, then use your actions to underestimate me. You can only talk big, not a real man!" Chen Mo took the stake and looked at those sitting on the ground.

Although they were very tired, seeing Chen Mo's appearance, the new recruits sitting on the ground could only stand up. Some of them who were very competitive started to stand again.

The July sun was a bit scorching. Time passed by bit by bit. Chen Mo held the spear, and his legs were as if rooted in the ground, but a group of new recruits could not hold on. Many new recruits who still wanted to struggle finally gave up. Some wanted to sit, but seeing Chen Mo's young body still motionless, they felt a little ashamed in their hearts. They could not hold on and stood.

Everyone felt a little ashamed. If Chen Mo was replaced by Cui Geng here, these new soldiers probably wouldn't feel anything. The general should be better than them.

But Chen Mo was too young, a boy under fifteen years old. Even if he couldn't stand up to the others, he didn't want to lose in perseverance.

Since Chen Mo started standing, time passed little by little. These new soldiers gradually gave up standing and stood instead. However, Chen Mo remained motionless, maintaining the posture of standing with his spear in hand. This made the new soldiers under him feel a little ashamed, and at the same time, they also had some respect for Chen Mo.

It was already very difficult to do such a thing, not to mention that he was a boy of fourteen or fifteen years old. Many people even had difficulty standing. But seeing Chen Mo sweating profusely, he never relaxed for a moment. After all, no one in the group of soldiers spoke.

It lasted until noon. Other military camps had already started to eat. Chen Mo put away his spear and said in a deep voice: "This is the end of the morning training. We will conduct queue drills in the afternoon."

Until this moment, everyone breathed a sigh of relief. The eyes looking at Chen Mo no longer had any contempt, but instead showed deep respect.

In the next few days, the training in Xiyuan gradually got on track. Chen Mo trained in formation and standing most of the time. Every time he trained, he was with the soldiers and even took the initiative to increase the difficulty. It was precisely because of this that the soldiers in Chen Mo's song were the most obedient, and no one complained.

After half a month, this group of new soldiers had already become elite, at least the formation had evolved to be quite majestic.

Chen Mo promoted Bao Geng and another outstanding soldier to garrison commanders, and appointed four team leaders. As for the squad leader and platoon leader, the soldiers were elected by themselves.

At the same time, the news that the emperor had established a new army had long been known to the world with the large number of new soldiers entering Xiyuan. For a time, the court and the public were hotly discussing this matter. Of course, the core issue was who would lead this new army in Xiyuan.

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"Can I use this person, Cao Mengde?" In Deyang Palace, Liu Hong looked at the name recommended by the ministers in the court during the day, and turned his head to look at Qian Shuo beside him.

Cao Cao is the descendant of Cao Teng and the son of a eunuch. Compared with the children of prominent families like Yuan Shao, Liu Hong felt that Cao Cao might be easier to control.

"Cao Mengde..." Qian Shuo instinctively wanted to say something bad about Cao Cao. When Cao Cao was the Northern Lieutenant of Luoyang, his uncle was beaten to death by Cao Cao for violating the ban on night travel. Even after many years, Qian Shuo still felt resentful about this matter. However, halfway through his words, he suddenly realized that Cao Cao was still quite famous in Luoyang. After a pause, he bowed and said, "This person is outstanding. He made great contributions during the Yellow Turban Rebellion and later served as the Prime Minister of Jinan. During this period, he made great achievements, but..."

"Speak." Liu Hong looked at the list and said without turning his head.

"This person is very close to the general and the Yuan brothers." Qian Shuo bowed.

Liu Hong's attitude towards He Jin was to use him while being cautious. The establishment of the Xiyuan New Army was to divide He Jin's military power.

Liu Hong nodded and drew a line under Cao Cao's name. He was very satisfied with this person, but he still needed to screen them. Although he already had the military power, he couldn't give out all the positions of the new army's commander.

"Your Majesty, Zhao Zhichang once followed Zhang Wen to fight in Liangzhou and had made many military achievements. He is also loyal to Your Majesty." Qian Shuo bowed.

"Zhao Rong?" Liu Hong looked at the name on the list, thought for a moment and nodded, "Not bad."

Then he crossed the names of Xia Mou and Bao Hong next to Zhao Rong, frowned and said, "My ministers have recommended so many talents to me. Is Zhao Rong the only one who is loyal to me? Bao Hong, Wu Qiong, Li Xu, Feng Fang, Xia Mou, can't I use them all?"

"Your Majesty, Bao Hong has a close relationship with the Yuan family and is a general of the Great Zhao General. Xia Mou is also a disciple of Yuan Wei. I'm afraid..." Qian Shuo reminded him hurriedly.

"Could it be that in this huge court, there is no one who is loyal to me?" Liu Hong was a little annoyed.

Qian Shuo knelt down quickly: "Your Majesty, calm down, I shouldn't speak nonsense."

"Get up." Liu Hong waved his hand, looked at the list in his hand, thought for a while, took out a bamboo slip and started writing.

Qian Shuo, the captain of the upper army, commanded five troops; Yuan Shao, the captain of the auxiliary army, commanded three troops; Bao Hong, the captain of the lower army, commanded three troops; Cao Cao, the captain of the general army, commanded three troops; Zhao Rong, the left captain of the auxiliary army, commanded two troops; Feng Fang, the right captain of the auxiliary army, commanded two troops; Xia Mou, the left captain, commanded one army; Chun Yuqiong, the right captain, commanded one army.

On the table, there are several bamboo slips with different names, but the names of Qian Shuo and Yuan Shao have never been moved. Qian Shuo is a trusted minister of Liu Hong and the commander of the Xiyuan New Army selected by Liu Hong. Yuan Shao has a good family background and was promoted by Yuan Wei. Others can be moved, but Yuan Shao cannot be moved lightly. As for the others, after repeated consideration, Liu Hong thinks that the last volume is a good one.

Not only does it ensure his absolute control over the new army, but it also takes into account the face of the scholars and the generals in the court. At the same time, the original Tunqi Captain Bao Hong was pulled out, and the original Tunqi Captain could also be replaced by his own generals. As for Bao Hong, he can find another opportunity to remove him from the new army, which will weaken He Jin's military power in disguise.

Cao Cao has a good relationship with the Yuan family, but his grandfather Cao Teng is a eunuch. In addition, during his tenure as an official, he was not afraid of the powerful and offended many scholars. Among the scholars, his reputation is not very good. The most important thing is to be capable.

"Tomorrow, this edict will be used to appoint the commander of the new army in Xiyuan." Liu Hong handed the bamboo slip to Qian Shuo.

"I obey your order!" Qian Shuo bowed and took the edict, bowing.

"Tomorrow, Pingleguan will review the three armies. Are you ready?" After settling this matter, Liu Hong also put his mind at ease, looking at Qian Shuo and said.

"Your Majesty, don't worry. The high platform of Pingleguan has been built."

"How is the training of the new army?" Liu Hong finished his work and only had the leisure to ask about the new army.

"Reply to Your Majesty." Qian Shuo smiled and said, "The newly recruited soldiers and horses are diligently trained every day. Although they can't compare with the elite troops from various places now, they are also quite imposing. It's just that the elite troops from various places rashly formed an army. Although my brother is brave and good at fighting, they are unruly and difficult to control. Many of the generals sent were beaten."

"The generals you selected can't even control these new soldiers?" Liu Hong frowned when he heard it.

"The new army is OK, but Your Majesty, these two thousand elite soldiers are all the best of our Han army. How can those new generals suppress them?" Qian Shuo said with a wry smile.

"These two thousand new soldiers are the most important, but if they don't obey the discipline..." Liu Hong looked at Qian Shuo, a cold light flashed in his eyes, and said sternly: "You can discipline them strictly! After the military parade tomorrow, I will give you three hundred guards to discipline them."

"Thank you, Your Majesty!" Qian Shuo was overjoyed when he heard this. During this period of time, he went to the military camp almost every day to reward those elite soldiers. Although there were some results, those elite soldiers were still unruly and still didn't think much of him. Now that the emperor has allowed it, it's just right to discipline these people. In his heart, Qian Shuo has long wanted to discipline these troublemakers who don't give him face.

"Read more military books. You are now a lieutenant of the upper army, and your military power is even higher than that of the general. If you don't know the art of war, how can you convince others?" Liu Hong looked at Qian Shuo helplessly and said.

"Your Majesty, don't worry. I have been studying military books these days and have gained a lot of experience."

"That's good. Leave. I am tired."

"Yes, I will take my leave~"