Early the next morning, Qining led his people straight to the Black Scale Camp.
Duan Canghai was the first to return to the camp yesterday, so today Qi Feng brought a few people to escort him. The horses were flying and the dust was raised. The number of people was small, but he was quite powerful.
Black Scale Camp was rebuilt, but the camp was located at the former site of Black Scale Camp, located only a few dozen miles south of Jianye City. There was a lake near the camp, because in spring and summer, the surrounding areas of the lake would be covered with cockscombs, so this The lake is called Jiguan Lake. The water in this lake is clear all year round, which solves the drinking water problem in the camp.
The Black Scale Camp had been abandoned for many years, but before Duan Canghai took charge of rebuilding the Black Scale Camp, Qining had already negotiated with other ministries, and the Black Scale Camp was also renovated.
Although the repairs are very rough, fortunately, the facilities are complete. Whether it is the kitchen, stables, armory, dormitory, medicine prescription or drill ground, they are all complete and cover a large area. Especially the drill ground for military training, although the establishment is only a thousand people. , but it is no problem to accommodate two to three thousand people.
The camp was surrounded by wooden fences and guarded by soldiers. Two flags were erected at the camp gate, one with the word "Chu" floating in the air, and the other with a black scale flag outlined in black scales.
When Qi Ning arrived, Duan Canghai was already waiting at the gate with a group of generals from the Black Scale Battalion.
Duan Canghai saw Qi Ning reining in the horse and stepped forward to hold the reins. Qin Ning turned over and dismounted. All the generals came forward one after another and knelt down on one knee to salute. Qi Ning glanced at these more than ten famous generals. Most of the officials looked familiar. Before the Black Scale Battalion was rebuilt, Duan Canghai called back some of the remaining old generals of the Black Scale Battalion. These people naturally became the backbone of the newly built Black Scale Battalion.
Qi Ning waved and smiled: "Don't be polite, get up and talk."
Everyone had been in contact with Qi Ning before and knew that although the young prince had a noble status, he had no airs and was easy-going, so they all stood up.
Qi Feng and others also dismounted, and soldiers led everyone's horses down. Qi Feng was also an old member of the Black Scale Battalion, and was familiar with everyone present. These were brothers who had survived the disaster, so their feelings were naturally very strong. As usual, Qi Feng stepped forward and hugged everyone one by one. Surrounded by everyone, he entered the camp and went directly to the tent.
Because the troops are trained according to the customs of the battlefield, the buildings in the camp are actually built with marching tents. Except for the armory, other tents are set up around the camp. The soldiers’ dormitories are also unified after sunset every day. They are set up and then put away and piled together early the next morning.
Because of this, there were not many tents in the camp during the day, and the commander's tent where Duan Canghai was located was naturally very conspicuous.
The soldiers of the Black Scale Battalion were also training. After Duan Canghai and others surrounded Qi Ning into the tent, Duan Canghai asked Qi Ning to sit at the main seat. Qi Ning shook his head and smiled: "I won't take this position for the time being. Sit down, one day you will help me train this black scale battalion into an invincible elite soldier, and I will come to this position to enjoy myself."
Everyone burst out laughing.
Qi Ning stood, and the generals naturally did not sit down. Qi Ning glanced at it and then asked Duan Canghai: "Have the soldiers' meals and military pay been delivered as scheduled?"
Duan Canghai said: "Reporting to the Marquis, there is no shortage of military pay, and the food is quite decent, and everyone can always be fed. However, in terms of weapons, there is still some shortage."
The general next to him hesitated for a moment, and finally said: "Master Marquis, I apologize for my humble position, but the Ministry of War is a power of the Jindao Tantai family. The Tantai family has always been jealous of the Jinyi Qi family. This time our Black Scale Battalion is rebuilt, and the Ministry of War has been They are all deliberately making things difficult." He turned around, walked to the corner of the tent, took out a knife, handed it to Qining and said, "Master Marquis, take a look at this knife."
Qi Ning remembered that this person was called Mo Fukuan. After the defeat of the Black Scale Battalion, Mo Fukuan served as the Lieutenant General of the Military Guard. Among the remnants of the Black Scale Battalion, he could be said to be the person with the highest official position. However, Duan Canghai summoned him. , Mo Fukuan resigned from his official position and came to help rebuild the Black Scale Camp.
Qi Ning knew that the blood of these people had been integrated into the Black Scale Camp. Although the Black Scale Camp was rebuilt, its future was uncertain. These people gave up their great future and came to the Black Scale Camp. Their loyalty could not be questioned.
He took the knife, drew it out, and immediately understood what Mo Fukuan meant.
Qining has seen a lot of knives, and he himself has a cold blade that he carries with him. He is naturally aware of the quality of knives. The knife in front of him is dull, and the edge cannot even be called sharp. You can tell at a glance that it is The eliminated knives frowned. Mo Fukuan had already said: "Master Hou, the Ministry of War sent 1,300 large knives, but almost all of them were this kind of knives. In addition, they sent long spears and curved bows." , those are all used and eliminated by others, and only a very small number are newly forged weapons. It is okay to train these weapons temporarily, but if you really want to fight with people, they will have no effect at all."
A general on the side said: "Master Marquis, these are fine, but the Black Scale Battalion was trained as cavalry from the very beginning. On the battlefield, one person is equipped with two horses, and a thousand people are required to weave, at least two thousand horses. War horses, and at least 500 must be prepared for replacement at any time, but until now, the war horses sent from the Ministry of War are less than 400, which can truly be called good horses, and less than 50, weapons can But the war horse can't stop it."
Qi Ning nodded slightly and listened carefully. He also recognized the general Lu Kang in front of him. When they first met, Duan Canghai praised Lu Kang's amazing riding skills when he introduced him.
"On the battlefield, the man and the horse are one." Lu Kang said sternly: "The man can't live without the horse, and the horse can't live without the man. Right now, we're just training swordsmanship and bow and arrow. If we get to the back, we have to let the soldiers and their horses eat and drink together." We can live together and get along day and night, but under the current situation, it is simply impossible to achieve that.”
Duan Canghai also sighed: "Master Marquis, to train a brave and capable cavalry, the cavalry's own ability accounts for three thirds, the remaining three points depend on the war horses, and the last four points depend on logistics. There are only cavalry and war horses. Only by sharing life and death can we exert our greatest power on the battlefield, and logistical supplements are also crucial. When these soldiers become proficient with swords and arrows, they will inevitably start to be with their horses, and it will take at least half a year to develop feelings, so by then At that time, every soldier must be equipped with a good war horse."
Qi Ning nodded and said: "I didn't do it well. Your suggestions were very timely. Don't worry, when you need war horses, I will definitely supply them to you."
Everyone looked happy after hearing Qin Ning's assurance.
"I know all of your hard work these days." Qi Ning said: "You also know in your hearts that the existence of the Black Scale Battalion is a thorn in the side of many people. What they most want to see is that the Black Scale Battalion does nothing. , but since I have followed the emperor’s order to rebuild the Black Scale Battalion, I will naturally let the Black Scale Battalion regain its former glory and make it the first cavalry regiment in Dachu.”
Duan Canghai and the other generals raised their hands together and said, "We will swear allegiance to the Marquis to the death and restore the glory of the Blackscale Camp."
Qi Ning laughed and said: "But I came here today to reorganize the Black Scale Camp. Don't get me wrong, I'm not saying that your training is not good, but the forest is big, and there are always black sheep. Deputy Commander Duan should tell you After that, the court will send people over in the next two days."
Mo Fukuan immediately said: "Master Hou is talking about Wu Dalin, right?"
Qi Ning nodded, and a general named Lu Dayou next to him immediately sneered: "Don't worry, Lord Marquis, Wu Dalin won't come. If he comes, we won't let him stay here for three days before leaving in despair."
Qi Ning immediately said: "I am just worried that you are like this. Everyone, I am quite familiar with Wu Dalin, and he can be regarded as a general. I came to you to be with you, just to integrate him into the Black Scale Camp. Our Black Scale Camp What we need to do is not to exclude outsiders. After all, the veterans of the Blackscale Camp, just a dozen of you, and these nearly a thousand people are all outsiders. If we cannot tolerate outsiders, the Blackscale Camp will not be able to be rebuilt. stand up."
Mo Fukuan nodded and said: "Master Hou, the general knows Wu Dalin a little bit. This man served in the Qinhuai Army and was actually highly regarded by the general. However, he made a mistake later and was expelled from Qinhuai. Legion. This person is capable, and he is also loyal, and he is brave and good at fighting on the battlefield, but... He was expelled from the Qinhuai Legion that year. I don’t know if he has a grudge against the general. If so, this person came to the Black Scale Camp. , I’m afraid he has bad intentions.”
"Of course we still have to be wary of him." Qi Ning said: "But if he is sincerely willing to be with us, we will treat him as our brother." He looked at Lu Dayou and smiled: "Three days later I believe you have the ability to let him leave the Black Scale Camp, but if you can let him stay in the Black Scale Camp for thirty years, then that will be considered your real ability."
Everyone was startled, and then they all laughed. Duan Canghai laughed and said: "Brothers, you all heard what the Marquis said. If Wu Dalin comes over, as long as he doesn't have evil intentions, we will treat him as a brother. If he really has ulterior motives, we will treat him as a brother." , each of our brothers chopped him with one knife."
"The reason why Wu Dalin was transferred to Blackscale Camp is because Blackscale Camp committed a case and was caught." Qining's expression became serious: "I really didn't expect this case, but it is reasonable. , I don’t blame any of you this time, it was my negligence, but today I am here to rectify the Black Scale Camp. If a similar incident happens next time, it will be your dereliction of duty, and I will take it upon you."
Of course everyone knew what the case was, some looked embarrassed and some looked guilty.
Qi Ning looked at Duan Canghai and said: "Vice-Commander Duan, please call upon the officers and soldiers. I have a few words to tell them so that they can all remember them."
Duan Canghai bowed his hand and immediately led the generals out of the camp to gather troops.
Qi Ning walked out of the tent, watched the generals leave, put his hands behind his back, looked at the bright sky, and murmured: "The Black Scale Camp is a knife in my hand, and of course I can't let this knife hurt myself one day. .”