I was kicked out of the house, and I was reborn and became the emperor

Bai Yujing cleared his throat and began to elaborate: "First, I would like to emphasize two key points that need to be implemented urgently."

“First, if you want to do your work well, you must first sharpen your tools.

From now on, all equipment of the Akabane Camp, whether it is cavalry spears, swords, bows and crossbows, or even auxiliary equipment such as saddles and harnesses, must be standardized and unified.

I found that there were many different types of weapons in the army. For example, there were five or six different types of spears. I thought the spears and sabers made in the third year of Wude were the most suitable.

Unified equipment will not only allow soldiers to adapt to weapons more quickly and improve their proficiency in weapon use, including the grasp of weight, length and even the force of use, but will also significantly enhance overall combat effectiveness.

The small progress of one person, multiplied by the power of thousands of troops, cannot be underestimated."

“Secondly, although the Akabane Battalion has only over 3,000 men, we must form different combat units based on the characteristics of each soldier and general in order to maximize their effectiveness on the battlefield.

The first priority is to train an elite scout team. Scouting the enemy situation is the key to winning a cavalry night battle. However, the army now often underestimates the role of scouts, who are merely regarded as patrolling duties. This trend must be changed.

We need to select the best soldiers to serve as scouts. Secondly, the troops are divided into two groups. One group is composed of brave and fearless soldiers who will fight whenever they meet an enemy, regardless of life or death;

The other is specialized in horse archery, which is fast and mobile, and capable of long-range strikes. The two support each other and work closely together to maximize combat effectiveness."

After listening to this, Fang Yi was quite satisfied. These suggestions were exactly what he wanted, especially the idea of ​​group management, which Fang Yi had already had in mind.

Bai Yujing's military manual was extremely detailed, taking into account everything from the number of toilets in the camp to the maintenance of war horses and weapons, and even the rotation frequency of sentries when stationed outside. Fang Yi could not help but sigh that building a strong army is not something that can be achieved overnight.

Fang Yi embarked on a comprehensive reform of the Chiyu Camp. The important tasks of the three deputy captains fell on the shoulders of the wise and brave Lu Qi, and the loyal centurion Niu Dazhuang who had followed him since the Left Cavalry.

He carefully selected two hundred warriors from the entire army who were excellent in riding, accurate in shooting arrows, and quick in thinking, and formed an elite scout team.

With his clear mind and calm character, Lu Qi became an ideal candidate to lead the scouts; and having the deputy captain directly command the scouts more effectively eliminated any potential contempt.

Next, Fang Yi selected two thousand strong, powerful and skilled warriors who were good at cavalry warfare and put them under the command of Chang Zhen. This team would become a sharp knife to break through the enemy's formation and capture the fortified city.

Under the guidance of Niu Dazhuang, the remaining soldiers focused on the tacit coordination between horse riding and archery and marching, striving to maximize their combat effectiveness while on the move.

At the same time, Fang Yi personally traveled around Yunzhou City, doing his best to equip the city with weapons of unified standards.

He first shuttled through the military supply depot, carefully selecting each piece of equipment, and when there was not enough, he shuttled between the camps to exchange weapons. Faced with rejection, Fang Yi showed his tenacity to never give up until he achieved his goal, which made the captains of Yunzhou feel helpless and admired. His efforts undoubtedly made everyone feel really tired.

On the other hand, Bai Yujing started from the small details and made meticulous adjustments to all aspects. Every corner of the Chiyu Camp was quietly changing.

With such a clear division of labor and the joint efforts of all members, the Akabane Camp has shown an unprecedented scene of unity, and every day shows a new atmosphere.

From top to bottom, everyone has the same fire burning in their hearts, and together they are creating a glorious future for the Akabane Camp.

……

The heart of the Great Zhou Empire, inside the Hall of Supreme Harmony in Shengtian City.

In this palace at the top of the pyramid of power, civil officials and military generals dressed in gorgeous official uniforms stood on both sides, kneeling on the cold floor tiles, shouting "Long live the dragon throne" to the dragon throne, their voices shaking the palace and echoing endlessly.

Suddenly, two slight coughs broke the solemn silence. Everyone's eyes slowly moved upwards to the source of the sound, and they saw Emperor Taining, the Emperor of the Great Zhou Dynasty, wearing a dragon robe, sitting upright on the dragon throne.

The golden dragons embroidered on the dragon robe are coiled on the back and arms, symbolizing the supreme imperial power. He wears a Tongtian crown on his head, a yellow robe with a square collar, and looks extraordinarily noble.

With deep eyes, he scanned the kneeling ministers one by one, and couldn't help but sigh in his heart. For the past seventeen years, he had witnessed them vying for power and fighting against each other in this magnificent Hall of Supreme Harmony every day. No one could understand the pain in his heart.

The undercurrents between the Xuanyuan family and the Chu and Qi parties were corroding the foundations of the country like termites.

The Xuanyuan family is a century-old prestigious family. They have saved the country from danger many times. Every generation has pillars of society, and some of them hold the position of three highest officials. Their descendants are spread throughout the court and the country.

The Chu Party brought together wealthy and prominent families from Qingzhou and Yangzhou in the south of the Yangtze River, represented by the Xue and Zhao families, and attracted many officials from the south of the Yangtze River who were born in the imperial examination system.

As for the Qi Party, it is a collection of northern gentry who had followed the previous emperor in expanding territory, with the Chang and Shangguan families as the most respected. Although over the past few hundred years in order to integrate into the central government, they gradually gave up some of their military power, moved to the vicinity of the capital, and joined forces with northern civil servants, they are still powerful.

And the Marquis of Wuwei was the core member of the Qi Party.

The three major forces have experienced ups and downs over the past century, taking turns to be the boss. In recent years, there have been constant disputes and the struggle has become increasingly fierce.

"Get up!"

Emperor Taining coughed again, and the eunuch beside him conveyed his order in a sharp voice.

"Your Majesty is ill. Please report to me immediately if you have anything to say. If not, please leave the court!"

"I have a report to make."

The voice came from Wu Daoyou, the Left Vice Minister of the Ministry of War, who spoke before the Shangshu, which surprised Emperor Taining.

"An urgent report from the border: A 150,000-man Jurchen army has assembled and is heading straight for Youzhou. The Youzhou defenders are outnumbered and have requested reinforcements. I propose that Shangguan Yu, the Lieutenant General of the Left Guard, be appointed to lead the northern border and Youzhou forces, and to hold both military and political power in one person. He will surely be able to win the battle and demonstrate the might of our Great Zhou."

As soon as these words were spoken, there was a murmur in the hall, and many eyes were cast towards the back of the Minister of War Xuanyuan Chenghua.

Anyone with a discerning eye could see that this was a show of force from Lord Wu of the Qi Party to the newly promoted Minister Xuanyuan, and he had proposed it openly without consulting him.

The Chu party was secretly delighted when they saw this scene. If the dispute over military power caused the Xuanyuan family and the Qi party to fall out, it would undoubtedly be a good opportunity for them to reap the benefits.

Feeling the gloating eyes around him, Xuanyuan Chenghua's face turned pale. He looked up at his father, Taifu Xuanyuan Hongru, who was ranked first among the civil officials. The white-haired old man had a calm expression and did not show any intention of speaking.

Xuanyuan Chenghua sighed secretly, his father's skills in self-cultivation were really top-notch, and he could remain calm even when faced with a sudden attack. This might be the reason why his father had been able to survive three dynasties.

There is a saying in Beijing: "The tide rises and falls but the water never stale; people come and go but great scholars stand out."

Emperor Taining's gaze shifted between Wu Daoyou and Xuanyuan Hongru, who was resting with his eyes closed, and he felt quite helpless.

This was another struggle over military power. Over the years, he had become tired of this endless game of power.