“Uuuuuuuuuuu——!”

"Quick! Bring the horses over here!"

"Don't block the way! Let the carriage pass first!"

"Team 7 gathers!"

"Team 10 gathers!"

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"Arrange equipment and prepare for a forced march" - this military order was passed from one level to the next after it was issued from this formation, and soon spread throughout the Chinese army camp.

Two messengers left the camp on fast horses and went to inform the front and rear armies.

Let’s not mention the situation of the front army and the rear army for the moment.

The Chinese army seems to have exploded.

In just a blink of an eye, the silent Chinese army camp was drowned out by a louder cry than the neighing of horses.

Under normal circumstances, the military discipline Qingdeng had painstakingly cultivated was not very impressive.

But at critical moments like tonight, its power is revealed!

As soon as the order was given, the Shinsengumi team members wearing light green haori immediately took action!

They didn't know where they were going, let alone what they were going to do.

But since the order has been issued, no matter what time it is now or what the content of the order is, they will do it immediately!

It's not too early now, and many sergeants have already gone to bed.

But after hearing the order, they immediately jumped up like a reflex and acted separately.

At this moment, light green figures can be seen everywhere inside and outside the Chinese army camp.

Or trotting and lining up.

Or moving baggage.

Or drive a chariot and horse.

Methodical, orderly, and everyone performs their duties.

Seeing this scene, which was fast but not chaotic, noisy but not complicated, the officers and soldiers of the feudal army in the camp were stunned.

They are used to seeing the disarmament of military equipment, but have they never seen the prohibition of orders?

Yes, the soldiers of the Second Army were all old acquaintances of the Shinsengumi, so their reaction was quite calm.

On the other hand, the sergeants of other feudal armies were really dumbfounded, so shocked that their jaws almost dropped to the ground.

Some experts can see at a glance: Compared to the sharp guns, this strict steel discipline is the Shinsengumi's most powerful weapon!

It is worth mentioning that in addition to the constant shouting, the air is also filled with the tempting aroma of rice.

I saw the cooks working hard to cook, their feet never touching the floor.

Bag after bag of rice was poured into the pot, and after a while, a delicious aroma wafted out, making people's fingers twitch.

As soon as the stewed rice comes out of the pot, it is immediately put into a special straw bag and then carried to the car without stopping.

One of the key points of a long-distance rapid march is to have good supplies.

If you can't fill your stomach and replenish energy in time, then don't talk about the "Second China Return".

After a brief consideration, Aoto decided to imitate Hideyoshi Hideyoshi's tactics in defeating Shibata Katsuie in the battle of Haigue.

Shortly after Hashiba Hideyoshi defeated Akechi Mitsuhide, he clashed with Shibata Katsuie, the patriarch of the Oda family, over the political legacy left by Oda Nobunaga.

During this battle, Hideyoshi ordered all the houses (various industrial and commercial franchise guilds) and farmers along the way to open their rice warehouses, and everyone worked together to cook rice and prepare licorice for the horses.

As long as you provide all the rice at home, you will pay ten times the price afterwards.

After the rice is cooked, wet the inside of the empty straw bag with salt water and put the cooked rice in it.

After loading, send people to use oxen and horses to transport the food to Jianzhiyue. If the food delivery person gets hungry on the way, he can eat the food in the straw bag directly with a towel or clothes.

Packing rice with rice straw moistened with salt water on the inside, and letting the transporter take the rice with a towel or clothes, is for the purpose of antisepsis, and the straw can absorb the hot water vapor, and the salt water also penetrates into the rice, making it easy to swallow.

Rice balls.

The following story can almost be said to be a replica of the Battle of Tianwang Mountain.

Relying on the terrifying marching speed, Hashiba's army once again seized the battlefield opportunity and defeated Shibata's army at Shimodake, establishing victory in one fell swoop.

After this battle, no one in the Oda family could challenge Hashiba Hideyoshi's authority, and his road to dominance began from that point on.

Since there are already excellent examples for reference, is there any reason not to learn from them?

So, Qingdeng repeated the old story of Jiyue and ordered the cooks to cook quickly. He cooked the rice first and then put it into straw bags with salt water on the inside.

In addition to the rice to satisfy his hunger, Qingden also did not forget to prepare drinking water.

He specifically asked the cooks to put a little more salt into the water so that the soldiers could replenish the salt.

In order to ensure the timely supply of food, Qingdeng mobilized all available livestock and vehicles to transport rice and salt water.

The large troops are still gathering, but the supply convoys are already speeding away from the camp one after another.

As long as the three armies are not moved, food and grass will go first - this is an eternal principle.

Qingdeng specifically instructed the supply convoy: after each vehicle is fully loaded with luggage, there is no need to stop and wait, and the vehicle will set off directly.

The supply convoy will set up supply stations at various nodes on the march.

When the troops pass by the supply depot, they directly take the ready-made rice balls and salt water, do not stop, and eat as they go.

Although doing this will make the soldiers very hard, the situation is urgent and they can't care so much.

In addition, also loaded on the chariots and horses are the weapons, armor and other equipment of the soldiers.

In this way, the burden on the soldiers can be reduced to the greatest extent, and their physical strength can be saved, so that each unit can move forward lightly.

In fact, just looking at the march distance, the Shinsengumi's "Second Return to China" was much longer than the Hashiba Army's "First Return to China"!

There is no doubt that even the Shinsengumi, which is known for its elite, will not be easy to complete this task!

There is a saying that "raise an army for a thousand days and use it for a while."

Qingdeng did everything he could.

Next, we can only place our hope on the physique, spirit and discipline of the Shinsengumi soldiers!

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"Moo moo moo!"

Carrot probably sensed that he had a heavy responsibility to shoulder next.

From now on, it has been digging the soil with its hooves, looking eager to try.

The neatly dressed Aoden stood next to Radish, scanning his eyes from left to right, one by one to Hijikata Toizo, Shannan Keisuke and Kondo Isamu standing in front of him.

"Sui San, please help me and be brave, please help me!"

Hijikata Toshirō curled up the corners of his mouth:

"Leave it to us with confidence. Have we ever let you down?"

Isamu Kondo opened his gorilla-like mouth and took over the conversation:

"Tachibana-kun, don't worry about us! Let's leave quickly!"

Shannan Keisuke, who was usually mature and calm, suddenly became extremely excited:

"Even if we are shattered to pieces, we will bring all the troops to you as scheduled!"

What Qingdeng needs most urgently right now is information.

He was eager to know the movements of the Changzhou Army so that he could make corresponding arrangements.

Therefore, he decided to lead some cavalry and return to Dajin first.

As for the large troops, they followed in sequence.

He divided the Shinsengumi into three equal parts and gave them to Hijikata Toshizo, Yamanan Keisuke and Kondo Isamu respectively.

Commanding troops to march... is not an easy task.

Although the burden on their shoulders was heavy, the three of them had no fear.

Looking at the three people with confident smiles on their faces, Qingdeng couldn't help but smile. His soft eyes were full of strong trust in each other.

At this moment, a sudden shout came from a distance:

"General Tachibana, please stay!"

Qingden followed the sound and saw Songping Rongbao walking toward him with rapid strides.

The other party did not come alone, but was followed by a large number of sergeants.
To be continued...