"From commanders down to ordinary soldiers, all of them will take part in training."
When these words reached Zhu Di's ears, a flash of surprise instantly crossed his formerly calm face.
Just that one sentence stirred waves in Zhu Di's heart, and he keenly grasped the effectiveness of this training method.
Under the Ming Dynasty's long-established military traditions, officers bore the responsibility of commanding troops. Training soldiers also fell within their authority, but most officers only needed to sit in command and coordinate the overall situation.
Personally entering the field and training alongside the soldiers, rolling and scrambling through the dirt with them—such a thing was nearly unheard of.
Even Zhu Di himself, when personally overseeing the army, had always taken pride in the Northern Peace Army's harmonious relationship between generals and soldiers. They had the fine tradition of eating and living together, yet training together was something they had never attempted.
"Zhu Ying truly has a knack for training troops." Zhu Di revealed an approving smile, full of admiration.
"Mm." Li Jinglong nodded in agreement from the side, clearly recognizing Zhu Ying's methods as well.
"But this method will be difficult to implement."
Many battle-hardened generals have grown accustomed to comfort. How could they possibly enter the camps and train alongside the soldiers? Li Jinglong said gravely.
In response,
Zhu Di said nothing more.
Instead, he came back to himself.
"Guards." Zhu Di called loudly toward the outside of the hall. "Convey my order."
"Inform Daning Commander Zhu Ying that once he has finished breakfast, he is to come to my tent immediately."
"Yes, sir!"
Zhu Neng, the commander of the personal guards outside the hall, immediately answered loudly upon hearing the order.
At the drill ground of the Daning Border Army!
The five laps around the drill