Today, when the two armies faced off, it was he who helped Wu Shuangren identify and fill gaps in his defenses, constantly adjusting the battle formation, and repeatedly sending out reserves at crucial moments.
Even the eleven border scouts he brought from Bo County played a very important role. Without them, Wu Dongrong and Liao Yu alone, leading a large cavalry unit, would not have been able to withstand the Mount Liang cavalry led by Guan Sheng.
Upon hearing this, Xu Jing revealed a hearty smile:
"I learned military strategy and tactics from my elders since I was a child, and I also had some military experience. But actually commanding tens of thousands of people in battle like today is a first for me. It's so exhilarating, so cool! Hahahaha—"
He laughed loudly, then shook his head.
"I owe my success to you; otherwise, I might never have had the chance to command tens of thousands of troops in battle."
Although he Xu Family had already declined by his father's generation. Otherwise, he wouldn't still be serving as a county lieutenant in a small county at this age; he should have been in the army long ago, honing his skills and seeking opportunities to earn merit and be promoted.
If he hadn't met Wu Shuangren, Xu Jing not have had the opportunity to command even a few hundred men, let alone tens of thousands.
"Ha ha ha ha!"
Wu Shuangren laughed heartily, "We'll be relying on you a lot more in the future, and you'll have many more opportunities to command tens of thousands of troops in battle."
Upon hearing this, Xu Jing's heart stirred, and he immediately thought of the promise Wu Shuangren had made to the two Rong Province Battalion men in the tent last night.
"After this defeat, even if Mount Liang still has several thousand men left, they should no longer have the will to continue attacking Yi Province."
Xu Jing looked at Wu Shuangren, "What are your plans next?"
Wu Shuangren bluntly stated, "Let's rest and recuperate first, then train our troops. Once our army is strong and well-equipped, we'll find an opportunity to attack Rong Province!"
Xu Jing pursed his lips.
Wu Shuangren's establishment of the Yi Province Militia to protect Yi Province is at least somewhat plausible.
But if he were to lead tens of thousands of troops from Yi Province to Rong Province, it would be too conspicuous and too taboo!
If this is not handled properly, there is a high possibility that the imperial court will treat them as rebels and deal with them as well!
Wu Shuangren noticed Xu Jing's worry and said, "Don't worry, let Mr. Guo worry about the specifics. I'm sure he can come up with a good solution."
Xu Jing nodded and said no more.
On the other side, Lu Yulin, Wu Yan, and others had already joined up with the rest of the team that had arrived later.
This time, Mount Liang sent a total of more than 15,000 men to attack Yi Province.
In addition to these 15,000 soldiers, Mount Liang also conscripted more than 10,000 laborers to transport their provisions, bringing the total to nearly 30,000, which could be described as an army of 50,000!
In reality, besides the more than 3,000 vanguard troops that Yan Xiaobing initially led, Lu Yulin later led more than 5,000 troops ahead of them.
These more than 8,000 men constituted the main force and elite troops of the Mount Liang army.
The remaining 7,000 soldiers were mostly local militia and brave men forcibly conscripted from Rong Province and Ya Province.
These people have limited combat power and can only serve as cannon fodder or fight when things are going well.
With over 8,000 elite troops defeated one after another, even though they have now joined up with the main force that arrived later, Lu Yulin and Wu Yan are unable to lead these men to continue attacking Yi Prefecture City.
"Commander Guan failed to evacuate and has likely fallen into enemy hands!"
Before Lu Yulin and Wu Yan could process the bitter taste of this defeat, Lin Qian brought another piece of bad news.
"Guan Sheng has been captured?"
Lu Yulin's face was grim, while Wu Yan remained silent.
In the previous defeat at Yi Province, coupled with the loss of Yan Xiaobing's vanguard, although some Mount Liang members were captured by the enemy, at least the top leaders at the level of the thirty-six hall masters did not fall into enemy hands.
Guan Sheng was not only the leader of the Great Saber Hall among the Thirty-Six Halls, but also the commander of the Mount Liang Cavalry. He was First Rate master and his status in Mount Liang was firmly among the top ten!
The capture of such a person is a huge problem for Mount Liang, a place that prioritizes righteousness!
Moreover, Guan Sheng already had his own stronghold in Mount Liang, and he was on good terms with several top -First Rate notch masters and a group of leaders.
He was captured in this battle, and both Lu Yulin and Wu Yan could imagine the accusations and troubles they would face when they returned!
"Strategist, is there still any possibility of turning the tide?"
Lu Yulin looked at Wu Yan with a resentful expression.
He suffered a defeat at Tiger Soul Pass, and now he has suffered another defeat at the Yi Prefecture City, each time more devastating than the last!
If there is no change in circumstances, he will certainly be unable to continue holding his position as the Grand Marshal of Mount Liang.
Wu Yan also had a lot to say. He looked at Lu Yulin with resentment. "The Grand Marshal asked me if I still had a chance to turn the tide. I also want to ask the Grand Marshal, are you really no match for Wu Shuangren?!"
Lu Yulin was speechless.
If he hadn't lost to Wu Shuangren today, but instead won against Wu Shuangren in public, the final outcome of the battle might have been completely different!
Lu Yulin clutched his fractured left wrist and said with some difficulty:
"Non-Self making excuses for myself, but today the change in the battle situation distracted me... If it were a fair fight, I'm confident I could defeat Wu Shuangren!"
"..."
Wu Yan glanced at Lu Yulin's injured wrist and remained silent for a long time.
He finally sighed and turned to look in the direction of Rong Province:
"Now, we can only go back and apologize to the President."
The day after defeating Lu Yulin.
After scouts discovered that the Mount Liang army had begun its return journey, Wu Shuangren ordered the Yi Province Militia and the two Rong Province Battalion to move to the camp that had already been set up outside the west gate.
That afternoon, it was past noon.
The Yi Province Militia and the two Rong Province Battalion left their camps and lined up in formation on the open ground outside the city.
Wu Shuangren stood on the makeshift platform and announced the number of people who died in the battle.
Immediately afterwards, he ordered the battalion commanders of each battalion to step forward and read out the names of the men who had died in battle from their respective battalions.
After reading all two hundred-plus names, Wu Shuangren publicly announced that these people had become Yi Province Martyr and would enjoy the same treatment as he had previously announced.
He then stepped down from the platform and removed his helmet.
Tens of thousands of people in the queue also took off their helmets or headscarves and, led by Wu Shuangren, observed a moment of silence for the dead.
Compared to last time, everyone's expressions were much more solemn this time!
After the moment of silence, Wu Shuangren had boxes of silver brought out of the city and began distributing rewards to the public.
This time, not only the Yi Province Militia received rewards, but the Militia Private of the two Rong Province Battalion also received rewards, although their share was only 60% of that of the Yi Province Militia.
Even so, the more than two thousand Militia Private of Rong Province Battalion were pleasantly surprised and taken aback.
They never expected to receive money, and many Militia Private from the Rong Province Battalion were so moved that they shed tears when they received it.
What moved them was not just the heavy copper coins in their hands, but also Wu Shuangren's acceptance and recognition of them!
After distributing the rewards, Wu Shuangren announced on the high platform who had made military contributions and personally presented them with military merit tokens engraved with their names.
Once I attach the token, I will be able to claim the land and property that belong to them in the future.
Those who made military contributions not only received military merit tokens, but many of them also had their military ranks promoted.
Wu Shuangren personally conferred ranks upon them as well.
After doing all this, Wu Shuangren announced who had violated military law during yesterday's battle.
This time, no one deserted, but some still disobeyed orders or were cowardly.
According to military law, Wu Shuangren publicly flogged these people, but did not take their lives.
However, everyone's rank was reduced by one level; if they were already at the lowest rank of regimental Militia Private, they were reduced to Probationary Militia Private.
If this is repeated, the offender will be expelled from the Yi Province Militia!
After clearly distinguishing between reward and punishment, Wu Shuangren's gaze swept over everyone present, and he said loudly:
"This battle against the Mount Liang bandits was the first battle fought after the establishment of the Yi Province Militia, and we won!"
Everyone's breathing quickened, and their eyes shone.
"The bandits from Mount Liang are currently fleeing Yi Province in disgrace, but they may return in the future."
"But if we can beat them once, we can beat them twice, three times!"
"Just as I told you before—as long as you obey orders on the battlefield, are willing to trust your comrades, and are willing to entrust your backs to them without reservation, you will become incredibly powerful!"
Wu Shuangren's voice carried far across the open fields outside the city, and the large black banner bearing the character "Wu" fluttered in the wind.
Ten thousand people stood in formation, a dark, imposing mass.
An invisible force is gathering!
Clang—
On the high platform, Wu Shuangren suddenly drew the Fish-Dragon Saber from his waist, pointing the blade forward.
He channeled his Internal Skill and roared, word by word:
"Yizhou Militia!"
Ahead, tens of thousands of people roared in unison:
Victory is certain!
Victory is certain!
Victory is certain!
The sound pierced the heavens, and the powerful energy shook the clouds!
If the previous harassment by Mount Liang cavalry on the official road was a test of the Yi Province Militia, that battle was their first real test of strength.
After yesterday's battle Yi Prefecture City, the ' Yi Province Militia ' has now truly become a sharp sword!
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Three days after defeating Lu Yulin, Wu Shuangren's personal guard publicly recruited.
Within half an hour of the news spreading, people from all the battalions and detachments flocked over.
The veterans from the first, second, and Third Battalion arrived the fastest. They had followed Wu Shuangren all the way from Bo County and were most familiar with the treatment and status of the personal guard battalion.
The men from the other battalions arrived just as quickly. Most of them had gained courage in the battle Yi Prefecture City and wanted to take another step forward!
Becoming Wu Shuangren's personal guard will certainly involve more dangerous missions, but each guard will receive a set of heavy armor, which will greatly increase their survival rate on the battlefield.
Moreover, the rank of Imperial Guard could be directly promoted from Militia Private to Militia Soldier, with better benefits.
Most importantly, joining the personal guard meant catching Wu Shuangren's eye. If he could gain the favor of this commander, he would naturally have a better future in the Yi Province Militia!
Local militia leaders and powerful clans throughout Yi Province all hoped to send their relatives into the personal guard, thus further strengthening their relationship with Wu Shuangren.
The recruitment point was set up in the camp outside the west gate, and a long queue quickly formed.
Everyone who comes to register must first state their camp, how long they have been trained, whether they have any combat achievements, special skills, etc.
Then there will be some physical fitness tests and formation tests. Xu Yu will lead a team to screen them first, and then send them to Wu Shuangren for inspection.
In less than half a day, Wu Shuangren's personal guard had expanded to three hundred men.
The reason for this number is that Wu Shuangren now has more than three hundred sets of self-made heavy armor and infantry armor!
Of course, some heavy armor will need to be repaired before it can be used.
Xu Yu remained as the battalion commander, under whom were three company commanders and thirty squad leaders.
Wu Shuangren issued each of his personal guards a blue armband with a red border, embroidered with the character "Wu".
When the guards received the armbands, their faces lit up with even greater joy than when they received their reward money!
After completing the expansion of the personal guard, Wu Shuangren ordered that each battalion commander be equipped with a set of heavy armor and twenty personal guards, and each deputy battalion commander be equipped with a set of heavy armor and ten personal guards.
The captains of the cavalry and crossbow units were also equipped with a set of heavy armor, and each was assigned ten personal guards.
These bodyguards all held the rank of Militia Soldier.
In fact, those who can become battalion commanders and deputy battalion commanders already have a group of trusted confidants around them. When they go to the battlefield, these confidants will surround and protect them.