Chapter 248 Military Camp, Wei Qing (I don’t have a computer, so I typed it by hand, it’s too difficult)
The next day, Su Ye rushed non-stop to the new army camp outside Cangling City.

The accompanying guard generals Xuanwu and Xu Chu followed closely behind. The slight sound of their armor colliding with each other was particularly clear in the morning light.

Su Ye walked through the military camp, his eyes as sharp as an eagle, not missing any corner.

He saw the soldiers' backs, which were tired but still straight, and the determination and expectation flashing in their eyes.

Although these new troops have not yet experienced the baptism of war, their high morale makes Su Ye feel satisfied.

However, the purpose of his trip was not just to inspect.

Of course, his target on this trip was not these 30,000 new troops.

There was another important person in his mind that he wanted to meet - that was Wei Qing.

Wei Qing, a captain whose name was not well-known in the new army but was deeply remembered by Su Ye.

Su Ye walked through the military camp. His arrival was not announced in advance, so the soldiers looked a little surprised and nervous when they saw him.

But Su Ye didn't care about these, his eyes were looking for that familiar figure.

Finally, on a training ground, Su Ye saw Wei Qing training soldiers.

He was wearing a simple military uniform, with an upright posture and a heroic look between his brows.

Su Ye walked forward and nodded slightly.

"I will pay my respects to you, my lord."

Upon seeing this, Wei Qing immediately saluted respectfully.

"Zhongqing, please don't be polite. I heard in the governor's mansion that you performed well in the new army, so I came to see you specially."

Su Ye said with a smile.

As he spoke, his eyes casually swept over the soldiers around Wei Qing and found that although they were tired, they were energetic and well-trained.

"My Lord, you are too kind. This is what I should do."

When Wei Qing heard Su Ye's words, he was stunned for a moment, and then he quickly reacted.

"I see your talent and hard work."

"But there's another reason I'm here tonight."

Su Ye nodded and said.

"Your sister Wei Zifu is my maid, and she keeps talking about you in my ear."

"I'm very curious about what kind of family can produce such outstanding talents like you."

He paused and continued.

Actually, it's all nonsense. Wei Zifu has only been out for one day, so why would she keep talking about her?

But no one would verify this ridiculous reason.

Wei Qing felt warm at heart when he heard this, he knew that his sister had always been caring about him silently.

"My Lord, you are too kind. My sister and I are from ordinary families. We have achieved what we have today thanks to our own efforts and luck."

He looked up into Su Ye's deep eyes and said.

"Luck is also part of strength. But I can see that both you and your brother have extraordinary ambitions and talents."

Su Ye smiled slightly when he heard this.

"So, Zhongqing, what do you think of this new army?"

He paused, then looked into Wei Qing's eyes and asked.

Wei Qing paused, then reacted instantly, realizing that Su Ye was testing him.

Although he didn't know why his sister was so important in Su Ye's eyes, he just mentioned it.

And looking at the situation, as long as I don't let down, it seems that my sister and I will take off.

"Governor, although the new army is in high spirits, it lacks actual combat experience. My lord, you can appropriately strengthen actual combat drills to improve the soldiers' combat capabilities." "In addition."

There were a thousand thoughts in his mind, but Wei Qing quickly adjusted his mentality. He sorted out his thoughts and spoke in a deep voice.

Facing Su Ye's deep gaze, he paused, as if organizing his words.

The silence at this moment made the air around them seem to freeze.

"My lord, the new army's combat effectiveness is indeed not weak, but if I may be frank, they are too mediocre now."

Finally, he spoke, his voice firm.

Wei Qing's words made Su Ye raise his eyebrows slightly, but he did not interrupt. Instead, he waited quietly for what to say next.

"The combat effectiveness of this new army should not be underestimated. They are well-trained and disciplined, and can demonstrate impressive strength on the battlefield."

Wei Qing first affirmed the advantages of the new army, then changed the subject and continued, "However, there is one thing that is stuck in my throat and I can't help but speak it out. Although the new army is powerful, it seems too mediocre and lacks unique characteristics and advantages."

He looked up at Su Ye, his eyes flashing with determination: "In my opinion, a truly standard army must not only have strong combat effectiveness, but also have its own characteristics and soul."

"Only such an army can be invincible on the battlefield and become the enemy's nightmare."

“However, the current new army, although brave, lacks such qualities.”

Wei Qing's voice gradually became lower.

"For Cangzhou today, we need not only a strong army, but also an elite division that can play a decisive role at a critical moment."

"The current state of this new army is obviously not capable of taking on such a heavy responsibility."

Su Ye raised his eyebrows slightly when he heard Wei Qing's words.

He naturally understood Wei Qing's meaning and was aware of the current problems facing the new army.

Indeed, such an army has no characteristics and advantages.

Although it was the latest army trained by Li Shanchang and his men.

But it is only used to supplement the shortage of ordinary county soldiers in Cangzhou.

In the end, the best outcome would be to become Li Jing's reserve in Qizhou.

Even if you're unlucky.

Perhaps due to a shortage of manpower, he was directly transferred to Li Jing's Qizhou front as cannon fodder.

But now Wei Qing obviously didn't mean that.

Su Ye felt happy.

He vaguely remembered that the famous Yulin Cavalry of the Han Dynasty was related to Wei Qing.

The Yulin Army, this unit was originally called the Jianzhang Cavalry, and later in 104 BC, during the reign of Emperor Wu of Han, it was renamed the Yulin Army and became a famous palace guard.

"Fearing that the power of the lieutenant was too great, the emperor set up Yulin and Qimen under Guanglu Xun. Only then did the power of the two armies in the north and south become equal."

In other words, "Yulin" was a royal guard under the jurisdiction of "Guanglu Xun".

He selected young men of good families from six counties, including Longxi, Tianshui, Anding, Beidi, Shangjun and Xihe, to guard the Jianzhang Palace. They were initially called the Jianzhang Camp Cavalry and later renamed the Yulin Cavalry, which means "to be the wings of the country, as flourishing as a forest."

In the Eastern Han Dynasty, it was called Yulinlang, and the imperial guards in later generations were often called Yulin.

The Yulin Army had seventeen prohibitions and fifty-four executions. It had strict discipline and strong combat effectiveness, and was therefore highly valued by Emperor Wu.

Famous generals such as Wei Qing and Huo Qubing all came from the Yulin Army.

"Zhongqing, you are right."

"A new army really needs to find its own characteristics and advantages before it can become a truly standard army."

Su Ye looked at Wei Qing, who lowered his head slightly, and spoke slowly.

Wei Qing was delighted when he heard this, for he knew that his suggestion was approved by his lord.

(End of this chapter)