At this time. The soldiers standing behind Cao Jin already yelled in unison. Cheer for Cao Jin. Encourage him to come out and take Guan Yu's knife. Cao Jin, the school lieutenant, was indeed based on Cao Bao's relationship. But although his martial arts are mediocre. But there is a brute force. It is quite famous in Xuzhou. Otherwise, he didn't dare to jump out openly to question Guan Yu's approach.
Cao Jin had planned to retreat. After all, Guan Yu's performance in front of the two armies was there. In case you can't catch him. Lost the official position of the school lieutenant. Losing face is second. Maybe one. This life will not be saved. but. So many soldiers are cheering for him. If he does not come out to challenge. Even if Guan Yu could not help but be a school captain. He might not have the face to stay in the army anymore. Cao Jin hesitated. Then I thought that I was Cao Bao's nephew anyway. This Guan Yu is more powerful. Can't ignore Cao Bao's face. He hesitated a little. Gritted his teeth. Said loudly: "Okay. Cao will come to pick you up."
Guan Yu stroked his long beard with one hand. One hand took the Qinglong Yanyue Sword from the soldier beside him. He pointed at Cao Jin in his spare time. Said contemptuously: "Things that are beyond your ability. Go pick a weapon you can use."
He is going to reorganize the Xuzhou army today. I am also afraid of arousing public anger. If it caused the soldiers to mutiny, I would be sorry for the big brother Liu Bei. and so. None of the assembled soldiers carried weapons.
Although Cao Jin felt a little nervous. But this is the end of the matter. I had no choice but to harden my scalp. He knows his skills quite well. Since there is no other strong point besides being stronger. The choice of weapons also tends to be heavier. Picked an iron rod from the weapon rack. Although this is not his usual weapon. But he did not intend to defeat Guan Yu. As long as you can stop him with a single knife. There is no need to take advantage of it.
Guan Yu saw that Cao Jin picked an iron rod. Knowing that his strength is not small. Sneered. Said: "You are careful. Guan Mou has done it."
He does what he does. Waved the Azure Dragon Knife with one hand. Cut it off according to Cao Jin's head. The speed of this knife is not very fast. There is no magic trick. Just go straight up and down. Rushed to the top of Cao Jin's head and went.
Cao Jin got a real look. Called "Good job." Raise sticks in both hands to greet each other. All he was worried about was Guan Yu's magical sword technique. Seeing that Guan Yu was just plain and unremarkable. He secretly breathed a sigh of relief. The iron rod he picked weighed forty catties. Plus the strength of his arms. Are you afraid that you can't stop Guan Yu's attack
Just listen to the loud noise of "Dang". Then there was a scream of "Ah".
The soldiers couldn't help becoming nervous. Staring intently at the middle of the school field. I saw that Guan Yu had slowly withdrawn the Azure Dragon Sword in his hand. And Cao Jin was still standing there with an iron rod. The knife that Guan Yu slashed. The speed at the beginning was not fast. But the moment when the swords and sticks are about to meet. Guan Yu's speed suddenly accelerated. None of them have seen what is going on. I don't know if Cao Jin can stop the knife. Who made that scream again
suddenly. The iron man in Cao Jin's hands should be broken into two pieces. Even Cao Jin's body was divided into two parts. Slowly fell to the sides. Blood spattered. The internal organs were scattered all over the ground. At this time. Only two pieces of iron rods fell heavily on the ground. Raised a cloud of dust and smoke.
There is nothing fancy about Guan Yu's knife. It was purely to compete with Cao Jin. Not only did Cao Jin split the iron rod in his hand. And he split Cao Jin's whole person in half from top to bottom. To know. Cao Jin was famous for his strength in the Xuzhou Army. Guan Yu is what Cao Jin is best at winning. Just rely on this strength. Look at the entire Xuzhou. No one can take his cut.
The entire school field was suddenly silent. Everyone stared at Guan Yu blankly. Some of the timid ones have weakened their legs. Involuntarily stepped back.
Guan Yu made a big splash. The armed forces were moved. No one dared to shout loudly anymore. Guan Yu snorted coldly. Said loudly: "Guan Mou is still the same sentence. Whoever takes it. Just try to take a knife. As long as someone can catch Guan Mou's knife. Not only can he keep his current official position. Guan Mou will also make him rise by one. Level. Who else would like to come out and give it a try."
Cao Jin's two corpses were lying in front of him. The scene is really horrible. Who would dare to jump out
Guan Yu saw that everyone was silent. The big knife in his hand hit the ground hard. Waved. Said: "Since no one has come out to challenge Guan's knife again. Then do as Guan said just now. From now on. All school lieutenants and generals will be removed from their posts. They will be selected separately. Anyone who consciously can take on the big responsibility. Sign up actively."
There was a burst of violence among the army. But no one dared to recommend himself. Guan Yu was not in a hurry. Just said nothing. Quietly watching the soldiers in the schoolyard. Because he knows. These soldiers know better than anyone else. Just be an officer. There will be no more danger of being abolished. Their lives have been guaranteed to a certain extent since then. and so. Someone will always come forward first. And it won't let him wait too long. After all, the positions of these officers are limited.
really. The first soldier stood up. then. The second and third soldiers also followed suit. Some people who were originally the school lieutenant General Zuo also stepped forward. It didn't take long. Seven or eight hundred people have stood in the middle of the schoolyard. They all voluntarily asked for official positions. These people are inside. Some turned out to be just ordinary soldiers. Some were originally military officers. The number of people who have stood up has far exceeded the number of original officers. Everyone was watching Guan Yu nervously. I don't know how Guan Yu will choose from among them next.
Guan Yu saw that the people who were willing to take the initiative to stand up were almost the same. Then he raised his hand. Signal everyone to be quiet. Shen Sheng said: "You all hope to be the school lieutenant general. But the position of the school lieutenant general is limited. Only half of you can hold official positions. The other half will lose the election."
I looked around at everyone. Guan Yu continued: "Selection is cruel. It's like on the battlefield. You die and you die. You choose your opponents to fight against each other. You never die. If anyone wants to quit. It's still too late."
Such selection is too cruel. In other words. Among the 800 people present. Four hundred people will kill their opponents on the spot. And this opponent is not their enemy. But the same robe of the past. Soon someone began to retreat. One, two, three.... The number of people standing in the middle of the field dropped sharply. Many former middle and lower-level officers have withdrawn from the competition. There were only more than 500 people left in the field. And most of them are ordinary soldiers. They want to change their destiny through this desperate fight.
Guan Yu laughed suddenly. He said loudly: "Okay. You are all warriors who are not afraid of life and death. It is the pride of my Xuzhou army. From today onwards. All levels of the Xuzhou army will be produced from among you. Now. It is up to you to come from among you. Among the remaining people, 35,000 qualified soldiers were selected. Each is responsible for selecting 70 soldiers. It is you who are responsible for the training. As for what kind of job you can hold, it depends on your opinion of these 70 soldiers. The result of a soldier’s drill."
As soon as this remark came out. There was another uproar in the army. Especially just now he took the initiative to jump out and wanted to be an officer. Those who came back and flinched. Someone yelled again: "This is not fair. They should be allowed to fight each other."
Guan Yu followed the voice and looked over. A few cold light flashed in his eyes. Those noisy voices were suddenly inaudible. Cao Jin's body was still lying there. Experienced Guan Yu's methods. Who is so indifferent. Dare to make him angry.
really. Guan Yu looked around. Shen Sheng said, "If anyone is unconvinced with Guan's arrangement, he can come out and try a certain knife."
Guan Yu's remarks were domineering. However, no one dared to come out to try the knife again. Had to stay there obediently. Waiting for the five hundred "alternate" officers to come and choose. Not only did no one dared to make a noise anymore. Most people must also bring their spirits up. Straighten your chest. They all hope they can be picked.
In a carriage not far from the schoolyard. Liu Bei gently raised the curtain. Watching the soldiers on the school field line up to accept the strict selection. Because the quality of the seventy soldiers selected by myself is good or bad. It may be directly related to what position you can get in the future. and so. Everyone was carefully selected during the selection process. Because everyone usually lives, trains, and fights together. Know the roots of each other. Those soldiers who were greedy for life and fear of death, raped and slippery, and frail and sickly were quickly eliminated. Those who are left are those who are powerful and able to conquer the battle. These 35,000 talents are the real elite of the Xuzhou Army.
Liu Bei looked at the scene before him. He smiled and said: "Xianhe. Unexpectedly, Yun Chang really has a mastery in the whole army."
Jian Yong also smiled and said: "I believe it won't be long. The lord will be able to have a good soldier who is proud of all the heroes."
Liu Bei glanced at the dejected soldiers who had been knocked out. According to Guan Yu's plan. These soldiers will all be abolished. Can not help but ponder again. Said: "Xianhe. As you can see. How should these people be placed?"
Jian Yong also put a smile away. He folded his hands and said, "Go back to the lord. This is a total of 15,000 people. It is a pity to send them all home."
Liu Bei nodded and said: "It's not just the loss of 15,000 people. If these people return to their hometowns all at once, they will make the neighbors uneasy. You have to think of a perfect strategy."
For these retrenched soldiers. Liu Bei will definitely not give them settlement allowances. Not to mention Liu Bei doesn't have that much money at all. Even if there is so much money and food. He also needs to use more important places. It will not be wasted on these useless soldiers. But for a time. But he couldn't think of a better way.
suddenly. I saw one person rushing out of the soldiers who had been dismissed. Pounced directly in front of Guan Yu. Kneel down on both knees. Said loudly: "There are old and young at the end. Please ask General Guan. Do not drive the end out of the army."