. "》   Sima Rui is living a very comfortable life now. The First Battalion of the Lucheng Border Army has now completely fallen into his control. In fact, it means that he has completely mastered the entire Lucheng. Of course, as an excellent disciple cultivated by a family, he could not put all the eggs in one basket. When he was giving preferential treatment to win over the First Battalion, Qiao Zifang's troops, which were not as bad as that of the powerful Second Battalion, became his target for transformation. Qiao Zifang was the first to join him after Sima Rui came to Lucheng. Of course, such a person had to give some sweetness. The transformation of the Second Battalion began under Sima Rui's direct appointment.

The first step is to clarify the soldiers. As a future where they can check and balance the existence of the first battalion, Sima Rui certainly cannot allow the generals of the second battalion to eat the empty quota, and turn the second battalion into an empty quota. Sima Rui suddenly attacked and visited, gathered all the officers and soldiers of the battalion, and counted the roster. Qiao Zi's face was as square as the earth, and Sima Rui's face was not good-looking. There were 3,000 registered soldiers in the entire second battalion, but the actual soldiers were only over 2,000, and almost one thousand were missing.

Looking at the trembling generals, Sima Rui really wanted to jump up and whip them. Even if these stupid pigs want to get rich, they must understand that these soldiers are their foundation. Without a strong army as a backing, they will sooner or later be a dish on other people's dining table. No wonder when Wang Min found out that the smuggled weapons were placed in the Second Battalion, he blatantly ordered the First Battalion to take action. Compared with the First Battalion, not only did the troops of the Second Battalion be much worse, but the combat effectiveness of the soldiers was a bunch of scum when they looked at their queue.

What is the reason why the Lucheng border army relies on the powerful Mongolian cavalry to compete with the powerful Mongolian cavalry? In addition to the city walls of Lucheng, they rely on the close formations of soldiers, powerful bed crossbows, bows and arrows, hand crossbows, etc. to form near-range attacks. This is achieved by the soldiers' spirit of bravery to sacrifice. The lazy style of the Second Battalion is probably that when the Mongolian cavalry charges, the overwhelming cavalry formations will scare them away.

Forcedly ordered myself to calm down and stabilize my mentality, Qiao Zifang and his second battalion were the first to surrender to themselves. They should not be too harsh, otherwise it would hurt their morale. After taking a long breath, a smile appeared on Sima Rui's face.

Qiao Zifang was frightened and lowered his head and waited for Sima Rui to scold him like a storm. After several months of contact, Qiao Zifang knew that the young general in front of him was not an embroidered pillow like the rumored children of aristocratic families, but had several brushes. Just looking at him quietly deprived Wang Min of his control over the first battalion, he knew that he was the only one who knew the truth.

"Please punish the general!" Qiao Zifang winked, and the four whistle generals of the Second Battalion followed him and fell to Sima Rui.

"Get up!" Sima Rui waved his hand.

Qiao Zifang looked up and glanced at Sima Rui, believing that the other party was not as angry as expected, so he stood up anxiously. What a commander in command was the most unwilling thing. He was also confused and had too many empty spaces.

"General!" Qiao Zifang called out, and was about to speak, when Sima Rui waved his hand and interrupted him.

"I know that when the veteran General Feng Congyi was in the past, he had a lot of preference for the First Battalion. You are a bit like a little wife, right?" Sima Rui said with a smile.

"Yes, yes!" Qiao Zifang was so happy that he was helpless when he heard the other party's tone. He said repeatedly: "Yes, General Sima and Old General Feng were there, they only trusted the first battalion, and our second battalion. Of course, it was not just us, but also the third and fourth battalions. They were all short of this and that. Sometimes they could not pay the full amount of money. I was also helpless!"

Sima Rui sneered in his heart. Although he didn't know Feng Congyi, he still heard something from his uncle. His uncle still admired Feng Congyi very much. He once said that if Feng Congyi had not guarded Lucheng for decades, Lucheng would have become a man of misfortune. In order to get rid of his responsibilities, Qiao Zifang threw dirty water on Feng Congyi, and he was very disdainful.

"Although that's the case, you eat so much that you eat. If a war breaks out, can your second battalion still fight? Judging from the appearance of your soldiers, you may be defeated at once? Is this my border army of Dayue?" Sima Rui's tone suddenly became stern and his face became stern.

"General, I forgive my crime. After I come down, I will immediately organize the soldiers to strengthen their training and will definitely help them recover their combat effectiveness as soon as possible." Qiao Zifang said quickly.

"This is the best!" Sima Rui relaxed and said, "The first step is to make up for these vacancy first. No one is allowed to be worse. One is worse. General Qiao, I am ugly and I want to cut off your head."

"The last general understands!" Qiao Zifang lowered his head.

Seeing Qiao Zifang agreeing gently, Sima Rui stood up with a smile, walked to Qiao Zifang, patted his shoulder, and said, "If you are short of money, just tell me directly to support your daily expenses. I will still have this ability, but from now on, I will definitely not be allowed to eat empty amounts and drink military blood. Do you understand?"

"clear!"

"From tomorrow, the Second Battalion will immediately strengthen its training and restore its combat effectiveness. I will give you a month. I will see a completely different army. Your combat effectiveness must reach about 60% or 70% of the first battalion. Can it be done?" Sima Rui asked.

"I will do my best!"

"Do your best? Hehe, I just don't know what to do. General Wang Zhuang!" Sima Rui shouted.

"The last general is here!" Wang Zhuang, behind Sima Rui, took a step forward. After Sima Rui spent a lot of money to treat the doctor invited from Shangjing, his wife is now very happy. She can recover in a few months. The cost of treatment is completely carried out by Sima Rui, which made Wang Zhuang cry. You know, with his status as a general, he can't afford to contact these imperial doctors in Shangjing, even if he can see them, he can't afford to accept them. After this incident, Wang Zhuang has now completely become Sima Rui's confidant.

"You stay in the Second Battalion to assist General Qiao in training the Second Battalion. When will the combat effectiveness of the Second Battalion be formed, and when will you come to me!" Sima Rui said.

"The last time I will obey the order!" Wang Zhuang said with his fists.

"General Sima!" Qiao Zifang was anxious when he heard this. Isn't this meant to deprive him of his military power? "General Sima, the last general has the ability to train the second battalion well, so don't worry General Wang Zhuang."

Sima Rui smiled and said, "General Qiao, don't worry, you have to be responsible for the affairs of the entire Second Battalion. You must be too busy with military training. I asked Wang Zhuang to come and help. When the second battalion is completed, Wang Zhuang will still go back. He will not stay in the second battalion."

Qiao Zifang then breathed a sigh of relief and looked at Wang Zhuang, "General Wang, that's a blessing!"

Qiao Zifang was a camp general, one level higher than Wang Zhuang. Seeing Qiao Zifang turn to him and speak, Wang Zhuang quickly clasped his fists and said, "I would like to ask General Qiao to give me more advice. If there are any omissions in the last general, please don't be polite."

Qiao Zifang smiled and said, "General Wang can be valued by General Sima, so he has real talent and knowledge. The training of my second battalion will be handed over to General Wang."

"I dare not! I dare not!" Wang Zhuang lowered his head, but a trace of contempt flashed in his eyes. As the general of the first battalion, he had a heartfelt contempt towards the second battalion.

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Chapter completed!