Chapter 1148: Continuing the Past (Thirty-Eight)

Cui Chengxiu met Dong Zhuang outside the tent. He was a born warrior. Even if he was defeated a hundred times, he would still be as confident as when he first set foot on the battlefield. He felt that he could still defeat his opponent. This kind of living experience Dong Zhuang's inherent characteristics destined him to become a division commander, which was already the pinnacle of his life. It would be difficult for him to go further. He could be a general, but not a commander. But every commander would like such subordinates.

Because he has no fear.

But this is not a good thing for his subordinates. Dong Zhuang's third division always suffers the most casualties. In this battle, if it were not for Dong Zhuang's characteristics, the third division could have fought as hard as possible. Reduce some casualties.

Dong Zhuang walked very quickly, his tall and straight figure was like a green pine tree. When he saw Cui Chengxiu, he just nodded to him and passed by. Cui Chengxiu knew that Dong Zhuang had submitted a request to the army commander. A battle report on the breakout, or he thought it was the commander who summoned him because he wanted to use his battle plan.

Cui Chengxiu turned around and left in a hurry. He couldn't bear to think about Dong Zhuang's disappointment or despair. For a person like Dong Zhuang, surrender was such an unbearable thing.

Kankan had walked less than a hundred steps when a roar suddenly came from his ears, filled with grief, anger, desolation, despair, and various emotions. It was Dong Zhuang, and Cui Chengxiu paused slightly.

From the Central Army to Caijiaji, where the Third Division is stationed, it would take less than half an hour on horseback, but Cui Chengxiu walked for nearly an hour and a half, because now besides him he also has a horse, and he The guards all had to rely on one pair of legs, and their horses had become food for the soldiers.

Cui Chengxiu had to bring more soldiers to ensure his own safety. Although the places he walked were under the control of his own army, it was not that there were no enemies. Although the two sides seemed to have reached a tacit understanding in a big way, it did not hinder them. Make some small moves, such as sending small groups of special operations troops to intersperse in each other's control areas, waiting for opportunities to make some moves. Cui Chengxiu himself did this. If he is lucky, he may be able to change the current crisis in one fell swoop.

Of course, this is just an extravagant hope, but extravagant hope is also hope, isn't it? Cui Chengxiu naturally does not want to become the prey of the opponent's special operations forces. The two sides are still in a state of combat in theory. If you die at this time, it will be in vain. If you are captured, That would be even more embarrassing.

"Commander, here we are, Caijiaji is ahead." A guard pointed to the front and said loudly.

Cui Chengxiu narrowed his eyes. The sun that was about to set was shining from the direction of Caijiaji. A flagpole was standing tall in front of the military camp. The Yellow Dragon Flag of the Han Dynasty was fluttering in the wind. The sun was shining from behind, casting long shadows. Cast on the spacious land in front.

The sentry was holding a bugle and was blowing a passionate bugle. Looking from Cui Chengxiu, the bugler seemed to be bathed in a golden light at the moment, and like a solidified sculpture.

Following the sound of the bugle, soldiers ran out of the military camp one by one and stood in formation under the flagpole. Behind the running soldiers were some lightly injured soldiers, who supported each other and walked out of the military camp. , did not stand in the queue, but leaned on each other and stood against the fence of the camp.

The queue was quickly completed, and Cui Chengxiu saw two familiar figures. One was He Dong from the 1st Regiment of the 3rd Division, and the other was Song Tao from the 3rd Regiment. Mao Afu from the 2nd Regiment was seriously injured in this battle. I'm afraid Still can't get up.

"Division Commander, are they going to drill?" the guard beside him asked in surprise. Due to the lack of food, routine training like this for the First Division has been canceled long ago, because training consumes energy and ultimately consumes food. And now, they have no food.

"What kind of general leads what kind of soldiers!" Cui Chengxiu smiled slightly, "The soldiers of the Third Division have the flavor of Dong Zhuang from top to bottom."

The horse moved slowly, Cui Chengxiu didn't want to interrupt the third division's routine drills.

Except for the soldiers on guard, the soldiers participating in the drill did not wear armor or hold weapons. It should be to save energy, and they only conducted some ordinary formation training. Cui Chengxiu was moved when he saw it, and he nodded secretly. Dong Zhuang There is still a way to lead soldiers, at least I didn't expect this. This kind of training does not consume much physical strength, but it greatly brings the soldiers together and makes them realize that they are still in a group. Especially In this special period, morale can be maintained to a considerable extent.

The Third Division was the hardest-hit unit this time, but now it seems that the weather is better than that of his First Division. He must learn this, Cui Chengxiu said in his heart.

The sentry of the Third Division saw the friendly force approaching, and an officer quickly came up to meet it. When he saw the person, he couldn't help but be greatly surprised.

"Master Cui!" He snapped to attention in front of Cui Chengxiu and gave a military salute.

Cui Chengxiu sat on the horse and returned the gift, "Do you know me?"

"Commander Cui, I also graduated from Jishicheng Military University. I am two grades shorter than Master Cui. When I entered the school, it happened to be when Master Cui graduated. Master Cui is a legend in our military university." The officer said excitedly.

"It turns out to be a junior!" Cui Chengxiu laughed. The new First Army was originally organized and trained by students from Jishicheng Military University. Up to now, 80% of the officers in the entire army It is also a graduate of this school. It is a pity that the students who were with him at the time and in the two subsequent batches suffered too many losses in previous battles. In every battle, the grassroots officers always suffered the most casualties. Although many of today's officers are also He was from Jishicheng Military University, but Cui Chengxiu didn't even recognize him.

"What position do you hold in the Third Division now?" Cui Chengxiu asked.

"Now I am the battalion commander of the third battalion of the second regiment of the third division!" the officer said.

"Not bad!" Cui Chengxiu nodded. He was two terms shorter than himself. If he followed the plan, he would be almost the battalion commander. Song Tao and Mao Afu of the Third Division were both students who were one term shorter than him. Now they are all regiment commanders. Among the group leaders, Ho Tung was promoted step by step from the lowest level.

"Do you train like this every day?" Cui Chengxiu raised his chin and asked.

"Yes, but the two practices per day were changed to one practice, and the morning practice was cancelled. Teacher Dong asked everyone to sleep a little longer in the morning, as long as they can sleep for lunch. After some basic training in the evening, dinner will be served."

“One meal a day!”

"Yes, one meal a day! Eat and then sleep!" the officer replied, "If you sleep a little longer in the morning, you won't feel hungry at all."

Cui Chengxiu laughed, "I couldn't sleep even if I wanted to before, but now I can sleep as long as I want. This is really a happy thing."

The officer also laughed, "Everyone was quite happy at first, but this guy is really mean. When he couldn't sleep before, everyone wanted to sleep for a while, but now they can sleep as long as they want without any thought." I have been sleeping for as long as I can, but no one can sleep. But in order to save energy, I have to stay in bed. The feeling is more painful than getting up early every morning to train."

Cui Chengxiu laughed, "No, because we are soldiers. By the way, how many people are there in the Third Division now? I asked about the total number."

Hearing this topic, the officer fell silent for a moment, and the smile on his face froze, "The Third Division was beaten so badly this time, and now counting the lightly and seriously injured, there are still more than 3,800 people left. Among them, 3,000 are still able to fight, including the lightly wounded."

"Didn't I say before that there are more than 4,200 people?" Cui Chengxiu's face changed slightly.

"In the past half month, many wounded people have not survived." The officer whispered, "Even now, seriously wounded people still leave us every day. Almost every day, we hold a funeral here to bid farewell to those departing comrades. .”

Cui Chengxiu took a deep breath and said, "I think the morale of the soldiers is pretty good."

"That's right, everyone is holding their breath now. Commander Cui, when are we going to counterattack? We are all thinking about revenge. The people of our third division cannot die in vain." The officer clenched his fist and waved it in the air. He waved, "We will get it back tenfold."

Cui Chengxiu grinned, not knowing whether he was crying or laughing.

"Where did Master Cui come from? Why are you free to visit our Third Division today?" the officer asked, "Our Master Dong went to the military headquarters today."

"I'm from the military department!" Cui Chengxiu nodded to him. The school ground was already in front of him, and He Dong and Song Tao, who were standing in front of the queue, both came to greet him.

Cui Chengxiu got off his horse and said to the two saluting captains: "Let's talk inside."

He Dong and Song Tao looked at each other in confusion. Strictly speaking, Cui Chengxiu was not their commander. What did it mean to suddenly arrive at the Third Division's station at this time?

"How is Mao Afu's condition?" Cui Chengxiu asked as he walked inside.

"Fortunately, I finally got through it. Although I can't move much now, it will be no problem to return to the battlefield after a year and a half." Song Tao said. He was also born in Jishi City Military University. I still have great respect for this senior.

"Okay, let's go to Mao Afu's place to talk." Cui Chengxiu nodded.

He Dong and Song Tao looked at each other again. Cui Chengxiu didn't come here for nothing, but came with a purpose. Otherwise, there would be no need to bring their three regiment leaders together for a discussion, and at this time, Master Dong happened to go to the army. There was a trace of uneasiness in the eyes of the two of them.

"Mr. Cui, our teacher..." He Dong finally couldn't help but ask.

"Let's talk about it later!" Cui Chengxiu waved his hand and said.

Feeling uneasy, the two of them led Cui Chengxiu to the place where Mao Afu was recovering from his injuries. (To be continued)