PDLP Chapter 311 Item 2
Chapter 311 Item 2
The military camps outside Beijing covered a vast area, spanning over 300 mu (approximately 1,000 hectares). During the reign of Emperor Shenwu, to strengthen national defense, the area was expanded again and again, reaching nearly 500 mu (approximately 1,000 hectares). The city walls and gates, constructed in accordance with the terrain, are relatively simple and imposing.
The second part is the training ground and the command platform, which are essential.
The attached training grounds were used for daily military training, including sword, shield, and spear training grounds, archery training grounds, artillery ranges, and cavalry camps.
Then there is the adjacent soldiers' accommodation area.
Next to it are a martial arts training ground (arena), kitchen and dining area, and accommodation area for generals.
Next is the meeting hall. In addition to the two large meeting halls, there are four small meeting halls for individual soldiers (namely: sword, shield and spear, archers, artillery and cavalry).
The larger building next to it is the Military Research Institute, which was used for weapons research and development and some military facilities research, and also served as the accommodation for the Grand Marshal. Next to it are the stables and horse farms.
Finally, the granary was placed in a relatively hidden and easy-to-guard valley, taking into account the terrain.
Of course, the Zhongyi Hall where Emperor Shenwu lived was a special residence for the emperor to inspect the military camp.
The Sixth Prince was taken by Emperor Shenwu and Qian Hui to inspect the camp outside the capital.
Several princes lived in the side hall of the Loyalty Hall, each with a small room. The fifth prince, who had always lived a life of luxury, secretly curled his lips. How could they even live like this?
But when he looked at his brothers who all had normal expressions, he swallowed the words on his lips.
It was the eldest prince who spoke first: "This place is not like the palace. Get used to it as soon as possible."
The eldest prince turned to the sixth prince and said, "Sixth brother, are you planning to participate in the individual martial arts performance?"
The Sixth Prince raised his eyes and said, "I am the youngest, so participating in individual martial arts performances is just to gain experience. My eldest brother is a martial artist, so I guess he will participate in individual martial arts performances as well!"
The eldest prince's eyes sparkled, "I want to see how far I can go!"
The Second Prince just shook his head and said, "I won't join in the fun. I'll go to General He and report the military camp battle."
The fifth prince also reported to the military camp for a group battle, and he would just follow the commanding general. Emperor Shenwu would not really hand over thousands of troops to the hands of the princes who were not good at military affairs and let them command. The emperor's real purpose was just to let them get in touch with military affairs and gradually become familiar with them.
The third and fourth princes just nodded in agreement. When they arrived at their residence, they greeted each other and then went back to their rooms.
There were individual martial arts performances seven days before. On that day, the Sixth Prince heard that his Third and Fourth Brothers had both participated in the individual martial arts performances. The corners of his lips curled up slightly. Couldn't he have said what he had expected?
Only the third and fourth princes did not make it to the final three days and were eliminated on the third day. The fourth prince actually always had a very high opinion of himself and was a little bit unbelievable. You know, except for ordinary soldiers with particularly superior talents, almost all the children of aristocratic families can stay in the last three days.
The third prince was a little disappointed. He originally wanted to get a good ranking so as to ask for grace from Emperor Shenwu.
In comparison, the eldest prince and the sixth prince are eye-catching.
The eldest prince was a martial and brave man, and he made it into the top 200 and stayed on the sixth day.
The Sixth Prince was the youngest and did not have much advantage, but he perfectly inherited the martial arts talent of Emperor Shenwu, especially his natural arm strength. With Emperor Shenwu and famous generals of the time as his teachers, he successfully made it into the top 200.
Two hundred may sound like a lot, but they were selected from tens of millions of soldiers, and the ones at the back are more powerful.
The eldest prince and the sixth prince stopped on the sixth day of the individual competition. The eldest prince ranked 127th, and the sixth prince was a little higher at 110th. The sixth prince was finally defeated by his opponent and left the competition arena without any regrets.
General Jiang Ziyi, who came from the Duke of Rong's Mansion, opened his eyes. He had a resolute expression and thick black eyebrows. He was a typical military general who had fought on the battlefield. He was Jiang Qi's biological father.
General Jiang turned to the Shenwu Emperor and said, "Your Majesty, the Sixth Prince has exceptional talent! He's no less talented than your Majesty was back then, but he suffers from his young age. Otherwise, he would have been promoted to the next emperor!"
Emperor Shenwu waved his hand and said, "He's not here for the ranking. Come, summon the princes!"
When the six sons arrived at the viewing platform where Emperor Shenwu was, the eldest prince was the first to lose his composure. He was extremely excited and felt like a fish in water: "Father, I want to stay here for a while longer."
There's no first in literature, no second in martial arts, yet there are so many incredibly talented people. In just a few days here, he's already made the acquaintance of several like-minded individuals in the barracks. They're all warriors, no need for complicated plots. "If you can beat me, I'll defeat you!" This is exactly what the eldest prince wants.
Emperor Shenwu said, "I will make arrangements in a few days."
Then he asked the Sixth Prince, "My son, the generals just said that you are still young, but it's great that you have come this far!"
The Sixth Prince said, "Father, I haven't thought about my ranking. I just want to know my current level. Besides, as the generals have said, I'm still young. This is just the starting point, not the end!"
The Shenwu Emperor nodded happily, and the eldest prince was also very convinced: "Sixth Prince is indeed amazing!"
The second and fifth princes did not participate in the individual martial arts performance and did not know how difficult it was to advance, so they just nodded in agreement.
The Third and Fourth Princes clearly sensed this, but in the end, the youngest, the Sixth Prince, came out on top. But considering the importance Emperor Shenwu placed on cultivating his legitimate sons, it seemed perfectly natural and unsurprising.
Qian Hui himself was also full of pride. He was naturally half the master of the Sixth Prince. The Sixth Prince was outstanding, so how could he not be happy!
How could a person who could be a general be a fool? The others on the platform looked at each other, their hearts tightening subtly.
At this time, Deputy General Lu Cheng stepped onto the platform. He knelt on one knee and saluted, saying in a loud voice: "Your Majesty, the princes, and the generals, I pay my respects to you! Your Majesty, I am here to see the Sixth Prince!"
The Shenwu Emperor's phoenix eyes swept over, and the Sixth Prince hurriedly said, "Father, I have signed up for the military camp battle. General Lu Cheng and I will form a team!"
On the high platform, the generals' eyes showed surprise and a hint of understanding. The crown prince of Da Sheng must possess outstanding military talent, which is the most basic quality.
The Second Prince exclaimed, "Sixth Brother, you even reported the battle in the military camp!"
The Sixth Prince tilted his head and replied, "Yes! There's no rule that says you can't submit two entries!"
The eldest prince was also shocked. Although that was the case, giving his all to just one task was already exhausting. The military camp battle would begin the day after tomorrow, immediately following the individual martial arts performances. How could two days be enough time for the generals and military advisors involved in the military camp battle to work together? The military camp battle was not a place for individual violence!
Emperor Shenwu was not surprised at all: "How are the preparations?"
The Sixth Prince said respectfully, "These days, my son has been training with the Black Eagle Battalion."
Emperor Shenwu didn't ask any more questions: "Go! And you guys, the camp battle will start in two days, go and prepare!"
The princes saluted and responded. The Sixth Prince left with Deputy General Lü Cheng. The Second and Fifth Princes also went to make preparations. The Eldest Prince went to find his new friends. Only the Third and Fourth Princes were somewhat bewildered. Neither of them had reported the battle in the camp. The Third Prince thought for a moment and went to find the deputy general assigned to him by the Divine Martial Emperor. The Fourth Prince's face darkened as he stepped down from the podium. Though the Sixth Prince was young, the unconcealable brilliance he radiated was enough to overwhelm him.
The legitimate prince! The legitimate prince! All this is because he is the legitimate prince!
How could he hate himself for being just a bastard prince of the most humble origin! At this moment, the Fourth Prince's heart was filled with resentment and hatred!