Died of old age, and you tell me this is a life simulation?

Zhu Chongba asked carefully: "May I ask, if we join the barracks, what kind of war will we engage in? Is it a siege or something like that..."

Upon hearing this, the leader's eyes became strange, and he looked at Zhu Chongba subtly: "Ha, you have a nice idea, but unfortunately, you probably won't have a part in the siege."

"Ah?" Zhu Yuanzhang looked a little confused.

What kind of talk is that? There won't be a share for them?

It sounds like siege warfare is very popular.

Throughout history, sieges have always been one of the most intense wars, unless the city is surrounded without being attacked.

It can be said that human lives are piled up.

As soon as Zhu Yuanzhang heard the difference between the camps, he subconsciously thought of siege cannon fodder, but he didn't expect the team leader to say such a thing.

The leader said as a matter of course: "You have made great contributions in the siege. There is not enough for the internal division, so how can it be your turn? Besides..."

He glanced at them, shook his head slightly, and said nothing, but it seemed as if he had said everything.

Zhu Zhongba and the others' faces turned much darker.

This clearly shows disdain for their fighting ability...

The team leader had no ill feelings towards them and continued to talk a few more words: "Based on your situation, after completing your training, you will most likely be transferred to the non-commissioned bandit suppression army, specializing in eliminating bandit infestations, or assigned to grassroots positions. Right now, there's a shortage of personnel everywhere, and people like you with a basic martial arts background are relatively popular. If you seize the opportunity, there are still many ways to advance."

Zhu Chongba wanted to ask more, but the team leader didn't intend to continue. He said solemnly, "Okay, I really don't have that much time to talk to you slowly. Now tell me your decision."

Zhu Chongba could only helplessly exchange glances, nod, and clasp his fists, saying, "We've decided to stay."

Although I still have many doubts, I have learned a lot after listening to the leader's introduction.

Besides, at this point, there is no reason to back down.

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Chapter 380: New Recruit Training! Land Reform! People's Hearts!

The team leader didn't seem surprised by the decision of Zhu Yuanzhang and his companions. He nodded to show that he understood, gave them some warnings, and quickly turned and left.

Hua Yun frowned and hesitantly whispered, "Brother Zhu, what the leader said about the great contribution to the siege and that it wasn't our turn, do you believe it? It doesn't sound very plausible to me."

In previous sieges, weren't the miscellaneous troops always sent in first, and only when they were almost exhausted would the elite troops be sent out to decide the outcome of the battle?

He always felt that what the leader said was fake.

"You're the only one who has too many things to do!"

Zhu Chongba glared at him and said, "I'm telling you, there's no way you can regret it now! You heard it too, our names are all registered in the military rolls. If we don't do it, we'll be deserters and become a joke—now!"

After all, he is a core figure in the Mingjiao branch, so he should have some dignity.

You can't be a deserter before you even go to the battlefield, right?

If that gets out, won’t it become a laughing stock?

How can I survive?!

Hua Yun shrank back. "I didn't intend to regret it, but... we were so sincere in wanting to join their rebel army and rebel against the imperial court, but in the end, we were still looked down upon for our unclean identities and dirty backgrounds. It just felt so boring."

Zhu Chongba said, "We are all members of the Ming Cult, so it's normal for others to be wary."

In fact, this is also the norm for people in the Ming Cult.

Wherever I go, I am met with hostility.

The Jianghu and martial arts circles were disgusted by their actions, and the imperial court and government viewed them as rebels...

Nowadays, even the rebellious forces treat them differently.

Such a situation has indeed affected everyone's mentality.

Seeing that everyone was silent, Zhu Yuanzhang had no choice.

For now, we can only take one step at a time and see what happens.

Beep!

As he was speaking, a quick whistle sounded!

Zhu Yuanzhang, Xu Da, Tang He and the others all came back to their senses and looked in the direction of the voice.

In the center of the camp, a burly soldier wearing armor and holding a sword stood quietly.

All the new recruits in the camp were attracted by the whistle and quickly gathered together.

Recruit training has begun!

A day passed quickly during training.

Zhu Yuanzhang's feelings were very subtle.

It doesn’t seem to be very difficult. It’s just a simple learning to follow orders, which involve instructions such as forward, backward, left, right, standing still, and stepping.

But if you say it is simple, it is not the case.

For example, during these hours of training, what they were asked to do most was to stand still.

Simply standing still is simple.

Just hold your head high, chest out, look straight ahead, and stand up straight.

But this inconspicuous action, once prolonged, becomes extreme torture.

Zhu Chongba never thought that standing still could be so difficult...

The key to this training is that you cannot just focus on yourself. If one person in the team makes a mistake, the time you set will be recalculated.

After a day of standing, Zhu Yuanzhang was almost numb from standing!

The situation was similar for the other Fengyang brothers including Xu Da, Tang He, Deng Yu, etc.

After everyone had a hearty meal in a place called the canteen with a lot of resentment, before they had time to talk, they were soon arranged to learn reading and writing.

Yes, reading and writing.

At first, Zhu Yuanzhang thought he had misheard.

In the end, they said very clearly that we really need to learn this...

Not to mention Zhu Yuanzhang, all the new recruits were confused.

Good guy!

Are the conditions for being a soldier so outrageous these days?

Not only do you have to be able to fight, you also have to be able to read and write!

If you want to be a general, you must first pass the imperial examination and become the top scorer, right?

Originally it was just everyone's secret complaints, but the instructor who trained them actually gave a reply: You don't have to be the number one scholar, and there is no need to be one, but if you want to be a general, you must at least specialize in military tactics and strategies.

Recruit training does not cover this aspect too much.

If you want to further your studies, you need to go to the military academy in the barracks to study.

However, it is not easy to enter the Military Academy as the number of places is limited. Currently, there are only ten places in this recruit camp. That is to say, in the next month, the ten people with the best performance will get places to go to the Military Academy for further studies.

After hearing what the instructor said, everyone fell silent.

Zhu Yuanzhang saw it clearly, and many people's eyes lit up.

In this world, knowledge is always valuable.

Especially military strategies and tactics.

One volume is enough to pass down from generation to generation.

And now...

Will they also have access to?

Although it was clearly stated that the training for new recruits would not involve too much, even if it was just some superficial knowledge, it would be extremely rare.

Furthermore, as long as you perform well, you may be able to study in the so-called Military Academy.

Ten places...

Everyone's enthusiasm instantly increased a lot!

Zhu Yuanzhang, Xu Da and others were no exception.

First, they were indeed eyeing the better resources and conditions at the Military Academy.

Secondly, they are keenly aware that there may be room for promotion here.

There must be some difference between people who have been trained as simple recruits and those who have graduated from the Military Academy, right?

Everyone looked at each other, with a tacit understanding.

New recruits were being trained in the barracks outside the city, and naturally, people inside the city were not idle either.

While the public trial was still in full swing, a series of important data such as local population, farmland, water conservancy, etc. were carefully recorded to form a preliminary file.

Land reform was also carried out in various parts of the countryside, redistributing land ownership! Dividing the fields!

Countless tenant farmers and poor peasants who depended on landlords and big landowners got a share of the land.

Landlords and big landlords who were guilty of heinous crimes would be beheaded directly after a public trial; those whose crimes did not deserve the death penalty would be sentenced to labor reform; as for those with a good reputation and a good reputation, they would not be troubled after careful investigation and verification. Although their land would be taken back, their money and property would not be confiscated. In addition, they could also receive a good compensation.

With the implementation of such a powerful land reform policy, coupled with the abolition of a series of harsh taxes and levies previously implemented, as well as various measures to reassure the people, the hearts of the people in various places have turned to it and even supported it!

It was only then that news of the Jiangnan riots began to spread and became known to all factions...

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Chapter 381 Duan Zhengchun: How can we let him delay state affairs?

At this time, Dali.

Wuliang Mountain area.

Duan Zhengchun, the Prince of Zhennan, and his four ministers, namely, fishermen, woodcutters, farmers and scholars, were all resting on the left side of the mountain path. A few horses were parked a little further away.

Zhu Danchen noticed a hint of worry in Duan Zhengchun's expression and couldn't help but comfort him, "Don't worry, Your Highness. The Crown Prince is a lucky man, and nothing serious should happen to him."

Duan Zhengchun frowned, quite annoyed, and said, "Brother Zhu, there's no need to speak for him! Yu'er's actions this time are truly outrageous! How dare he leave home without permission? Doesn't he know that the outside world is in chaos, and it's impossible for a well-fed young man like him to deal with it alone?"

It turned out that some time ago, Duan Zhengchun was furious because he saw that Duan Yu was always reluctant to practice the Dali Duan family's inherited martial arts, so he punished him by putting him in solitary confinement. However, this kid didn't know what was wrong with him. He left a letter saying that he was going out to travel, and then he sneaked out of the palace alone, and his whereabouts were unknown.

This not only caused chaos inside the palace, but even the current Emperor Baoding of Dali was very concerned and specially sent an elite team to search for his whereabouts.

Duan Zhengchun, the King of Zhennan, was also worried about his son's safety, so he went out with his four ministers to look for him. A few days ago, he learned about Duan Yu's whereabouts from a well-known tea merchant Ma Wude, and learned that he was going to Wuliang Mountain for a trip.

So he rushed to this place without stopping, and sent a message to the elite troops, ordering them to search in the Wuliang Mountain area immediately.

But for a moment, it was difficult to find others.

As they were talking, the sound of horse hooves was heard.

A small group of cavalry came running in the distance.

Everyone was shocked. Fu Sigui said happily, "Could it be that they have found the prince's whereabouts?"

Zhu Danchen's eyes were sharp, his expression changed slightly, and he said in a deep voice: "No! Those are border troops."

Upon hearing this, Duan Zhengchun took a closer look and indeed discovered that these were not the elite troops sent by his brother, Emperor Baoding, but the frontier troops stationed on the border.

He couldn't help but frown, secretly wondering why they came.

He glanced sideways at Zhu Danchen and signaled with his eyes.

Zhu Danchen understood, took out the token of the Zhennan Palace, summoned his inner strength, and shouted loudly, "Who are you? The Zhennan Prince is here! Why don't you dismount and pay your respects!"

Among the cavalry, one man rushed forward, but the rest rode past without stopping.

Such a situation really shocked everyone in the Zhennan Palace.

It's important to understand that the Prince of Zhennan held a unique position in Dali. While the public remained unaware of the court's inclination to enthronize him as the heir apparent, his status as both the "Prince of Zhennan" and the "Great General Protecting the Nation" was immensely prestigious, both among the people and the military. He was undoubtedly the most powerful prince of Dali, second only to Emperor Baoding.

Logically speaking, upon learning that the Prince of Zhennan was here, any border army would at least be respectful and dismount to pay their respects. But I don’t know what happened that made it turn out like this?