C646 Tongzhi's personal army

Each person had a plate made of iron, with grooves for food. There was braised meat, stewed beef with potatoes, stir-fried mustard, sweet corn, and finally a large pot of egg-flower soup. The dessert consisted of a small cake, a tropical fruit mixture, and two choices: rice and steamed buns.

Zai Chun was the smallest, of course he ranked first in the group. The fat master put a full spoonful of Red Braised Meat on the dining plate, "Why are you so skinny? You don't have any money at home to eat well, do you? "We'll consider it a blessing in disguise when we get to the new army. Come here and I'll give you a chicken drumstick that's hidden away …"

Zai Chun could not help but laugh bitterly. It was the first time he heard someone say that his family was poor and had no money to eat.

Following that was another spoonful of potato and beef. Everyone witnessed the young emperor's performance today. Even the head masters were willing to take care of him. This spoonful of meat was practically completely devoid of potatoes.

Zai Chun carried a platter full of food as he sat at the table; he had never felt so hungry before. His morning's work had already digested the bowl of porridge on his breakfast.

Just as he was about to pick up a sweet corn and gnaw it, Da Sixi and Xiao Sixi suddenly rushed over from the field like mad dogs.

"Young Master... Don't Eat... "Let me test your poison …" After saying that, the two of them wanted to eat the food on the plate.

The strange looks from the surrounding students made Tongzhi blush completely. The little emperor raised his leg and kicked the two servants to the side, "Go away, I don't know who you are! "All of you, go away …"

"Ah, young master..." You want us to test the poison first... Young Master! " The two eunuchs were dragged out from the ground by the Forces nouvelles soldiers.

The master who gave Zai Chun a big chicken leg wiped the sweat off his forehead, "Good boy, so you're actually a young master? He had actually brought a servant into the military training! However, no matter how strong the young master is, the Prime Minister can still scold him. Today, a young master has come in and will return you to be an indomitable man tomorrow! "

After blowing away the two dead eunuchs, Zai Chun was finally able to focus on his food. A mouthful of fragrant Red Braised Meat, a piece of stewed beef that was thinner than firewood, and an incomparably refreshing stir-fried mustard blue.

This was the most fragrant meal that the little emperor had ever eaten in his life. Hunger was indeed the most effective stomach medicine for humans.

His stomach was so round that it was out of proportion to his skinny body, but in the end, he even drank a large cup of fruit juice made from a pineapple mango.

Qiu Wei and Liu Anchen who were beside Zai Chun said worriedly, "You eat so much, how can you train in the afternoon? Can vomit... "You should get up and take a stroll. Take advantage of the lunch break to digest the food here!"

The little emperor was right after thinking about it, he began to walk around the restaurant in circles while puffing out his belly.

At this moment, the imperial guards and eunuchs who had been left out in the courtyard for a long time were all too hungry to cry. The little emperor had changed into his current state, so these people were guilty of their crimes. Even if the emperor met in the future with the capital, they wouldn't be able to escape the empress dowager's punishment.

Just as he was feeling dejected, Hairy # 20 brought a few masters over for them for lunch. "Enough, all of you, stop being so sad. It's like people are made of iron or steel, not eating until they're hungry …" Come, come, come, let's have a simple meal! "

Guard Ma Ming grabbed a steamed bun and bit off half of it. He glared fiercely at Hairy # 2 and said, "I can't accept Manager Hun's good intentions, but you better remember this clearly. When we return to the capital, I want to see how you will explain this to your superiors!"

Hairy # 2 sat cross-legged on the floor and took a sip of his egg white soup. It is just a death, what choice do we have as servants? However, as you have seen today, how is your benefactor's complexion today? How's your spirit? "Whether this military training is beneficial or not, I think you and I both know …"

"In life, everyone knows how to avoid risks and benefits. No one is willing to take the risk and bear the responsibility. However, if you think about it, is it the valiant elder in the training ground? Or was it better to be the once meek and submissive patron? "

"How dare you …" You... You dare to say that the noble is submissive? " Duncheng, one of the four guards, roared in anger.

"Alright, this place isn't clear, you don't have to show your loyalty. There aren't any big shot who would throw a tantrum or sweetness at you. You might as well study this military training …" Don't you think that there's no way that you can make your noble family endure through all these hardships? "

Hairy # 2's words stunned everyone else. After thinking about it carefully, he felt that it really made a lot of sense.

The break at noon was only an hour and a half, followed by intense military training, standing in formation, training, and walking in unison. One would have to repeat the same action a thousand times until one had a subconscious reflex.

After dinner, the little Emperor came to his own private room. At this time, the Dragon Lord had already prepared the soup and the herbs needed for a bath.

This was the only privilege the Little Emperor had within the new recruit training camp s. Because Xiao Letian had arranged for many independent medicinal treatments, in addition to the fact that the guards and eunuchs were inseparable, it was impossible for Zai Chun to live in the same dormitory with the other En Yangzhong s.

, Da Sixi and Xiao Sixi, the three eunuchs, were crying as they massaged the muscles and bones of the little emperor. The four guards were kneeling on the ground, awaiting his orders.

"Your Majesty, the son of a thousand gold can't sit still. Your military training with those lowly commoners is too dangerous. Your Majesty, please reconsider!"

"Your majesty, what status do you have? You are the Lord of the Great Qing!" What would the other princes of the Eight Banners think if word were to spread out? "This will reduce your prestige …"

"That's right, even if His Majesty wanted to learn this military training, he should have invited the new army's generals to teach him, and even if the Prime Minister does not have time, he should at least be some famous generals like Xiao Hexin, Sima Yun and Luo Huo!"

Tongzhi closed his eyes and meditated, not answering the four guards. After a long while, he asked, "What about Mao'er? "Why isn't he here …" The eunuch, Man Shun, who was serving by the side, looked down as he replied, "The chief steward has gone to the Shouli City to ask for some Calm Incense. He knows that his majesty has been tired today, and wants his majesty to sleep more deeply!"

"Yes, the four of you should come closer …" Er Mao beckoned to the four bodyguards, and the four bodyguards, Ma Ming, Duncheng, Bai Min and Guan Lu, took a few steps forward and moved to the side of the bath tub.

Tongzhi said thoughtfully: "I feel that this military training is not simple. It's as if I'm in it because I have some sort of magic, causing me to forget my identity and even forget who I am … At that moment, there was only one thing in my mind. Even if that Japanese instructor spat on my forehead, I wouldn't be the slightest bit angry … "

"You guys aren't inside that strange atmosphere. It's exciting and masculine. In that atmosphere, aside from the military order, you can't think of anything else. The Prime Minister's military training method is really heaven-defying!"

"Chinese elite soldiers came from ancient times. Xia Shang's past history is already unfathomable, but all the Han Chinese after the Zhou Dynasty have recorded it all. There is no need to talk about the strength of Qin soldiers. Wei Wu, Qi Ji, Qin Tie-ying, Yan Di Qing …" "Wait, wait … I relied on my unique training methods to grow stronger …"

"Look further down, Zhou Yafu, Wei Qing, Huo Que of the Han Dynasty... Including Zhuge Kongming, Cao Cao, Zhou Yu of the Three Kingdoms Period... They have also trained to become famous strong soldiers in history! "

"The military training method is a secret that every family does not pass on, but today the Prime Minister actually allowed us to personally join. How great is this kindness?" Do you all have elms in your heads? This is a secret method to train strong armies from Europe! "

Tongzhi's words were like a lightning bolt that struck everyone in the room. Although they were unable to teach any advanced ideas of the emperor, but in terms of their research on Chinese history, their standards were not even comparable to Xiao Letian's.

Even though Tongzhi was only ten years old, the emperor had already formed his mind. The angle he used to look at the problem was very tricky, and the way he analyzed the problem was also far from being an ordinary person.

"Listen up, from tomorrow on, the four of you will also be undergoing military training. Don't fear suffering. Also, don't put on the airs of imperial guards. Learn well and train well …"

As he said this, the little Emperor suddenly said coldly, "I love Xinhua." Zai Chun also needed his own soldiers! Otherwise, it's just like what the Prime Minister said, even if I'm in charge, I'm just a puppet! The real authority is given by the military, and not by others! "

The cold tone of the young Emperor actually roused the spirits of the four guards. "Your Majesty, what do you mean?"

"Soldier training, I want to borrow the Prime Minister's hand to train my own Emperor's Master. I dare not say that I will go on an expedition to Europa, or at least sweep clean the world. Otherwise, I won't be able to sit still!"

"Man Shun, prepare the brush, ink, and paper. I want to issue the conscription order, I want to establish my own Son of Heaven's personal army!"

"Your majesty is wise!" The guards and eunuchs in the room were all kneeling on the ground, their eyes brimming with tears of excitement. Since the Son of Heaven was going to set up his personal army, then the four bodyguards would naturally be his generals.

His military training technique did not have any intention of hiding anything. The Fourth Guard of the Tongzhi Emperor had also joined the of the New Army, but this was just another training ground, so how could this be a real training camp of the New Army? The strength of the training camp was much greater than that of the Little Emperor.

Under the arrangements of the Letian Firm, Man Shun flew towards the Tanggu on a British scissor boat with a secret decree. At the beginning, the little emperor thought that his master would inquire about Man Shun's purpose in returning back home, but he didn't ask his master about it for three days.

In the end, the little emperor couldn't hold back and went over and confessed to his master, "Master, aren't you going to ask Man Shun what he's doing? Is there something I need you for, disciple? "

"Tsk …" I don't know about your narrow-mindedness, but I've already guessed it. Didn't you send the Fourth Guard into the new army to train just so that you could form your own squad? What other purpose could there be? "

"Let me guess, Man Shun must have gathered the young talents from the eight flags when he returned this time. You wouldn't want a popinjay that can afford to live like a prince, and you wouldn't want a pampered rich man from a top noble family … "If I were you, I would choose the Humble Class descendants from the Eight Banners or the middle class families to give birth to sons …"

"Because only they have the strong urge to change their fates and cherish this opportunity, am I right?"

The little emperor's face instantly turned red, "Seriously …" Why can't anything escape my master's eyes? "