Frontier Army Warrior

Chapter 1117 Training Soldiers to Death

He knew best the composition of his guards; apart from the core elites, the rest had all squeezed in through connections and money.

It wasn't that Miao Changfeng didn't care about his own safety, but rather that he had great confidence in his hundreds of core guards.

With these three hundred-plus experts, no one could get close to Miao Changfeng.

Lin Feng chuckled to himself, knowing that these guards were tight-lipped and hadn't dared to tell the truth.

After laughing, I started to worry again.

Hu Jincai is in Fuzhou. Their plan just now was very unfavorable to the Zhenxi Army. With less than 20,000 men, once the reinforcements of the pirates arrive, Hu Jincai will have a very difficult time.

After much deliberation, Lin Feng finally decided that this environment was the perfect test for them; whether they could stand on their own depended on whether they could get through this ordeal.

With such a vast territory, the Zhenxi Army will continue to grow and expand. Relying on one person alone, it is certainly impossible to achieve great things.

These subordinates must be nurtured and trained to become capable leaders in their respective areas.

Firstly, Lin Feng's current situation is not yet ripe, and he cannot reveal his identity or make a public appearance to prevent a collective attack from hidden sects.

Secondly, Lin Feng wanted to accompany Miao Changfeng to the capital. One reason was to see if they could uncover Zhu Qisheng's treasure, and the other was that Lin Feng wanted to personally investigate the true nature of Emperor Zhao Zheng.

Such a golden opportunity cannot be easily let go. I will eventually unify the vast territory. I must know myself and my enemy in order to defeat them.

Lin Feng didn't take the pirates too seriously; these local bandits were no match for the iron cavalry and artillery of the Zhenxi Army.

The current increase in pirates is merely to provide more food for the future Zhenxi Army.

For some reason, Lin Feng now has a feeling of looking down on all the heroes in the world, as if he is invincible. Perhaps it is the influence of the broken sword that has given Lin Feng a strong sense of confidence.

He mentally quoted a saying from his past life: "The road is winding, but the future is bright."

Just as Lin Feng was lost in thought, a guard came over and called him, saying that the Prime Minister summoned him.

Lin Feng followed the guards into the inner room of the main hall and saw Miao Changfeng sitting in the main seat with his eyes closed. To his left was the guard captain Miao Yong, and to his right was the guard deputy captain Chen Dongping.

Another was the Prime Minister's Inspector, Feng Li, who had always followed Miao Changfeng.

Lin Feng entered the room, stepped to the side, and stood on one side of the room, waiting for the Prime Minister to speak.

After a brief silence, Miao Changfeng opened his eyes.

"His Highness the Crown Prince will arrive in Luoyang soon, leading 30,000 Imperial Guards to counterattack the pirates. You all know this. I wonder if any of you have any good strategies to repel the enemy, or if you can make an appearance before His Highness the Crown Prince."

The four people standing in the room all understood that the Prime Minister was trying to secure opportunities for their future development.

They are all military officers, officially part of the Imperial Guard of the Taisho era. If they can make an appearance before the Crown Prince, they might be given important positions in the Imperial Guard in the future.

Lin Feng never expected that he would catch Miao Changfeng's eye so easily, and that he would be involved in such an important matter.

The moment he opened his mouth, he was offering advice to His Highness the Crown Prince and working for a high-ranking official; his starting point was already high.

Inspector Feng Li bowed and said, "Your Excellency, the Imperial Guards of Taisho have always been invincible. Under His Majesty's leadership, they were able to conquer the world, which speaks volumes. There is no need for any tricks."

Miao Changfeng didn't speak, and his eyes didn't even move.

Lin Feng laughed and said, "Prime Minister, the pirates are coming by sea and are mostly infantry. They certainly cannot withstand the iron cavalry of the Imperial Guards. They will be routed as soon as they charge."

Miao Yong snorted coldly: "The pirates are all born like monkeys, agile and unpredictable. They are known for their mobility and flexibility, and they will never openly charge into battle with you."

Chen Dongping chimed in, "These pirates are ruthless and vicious, and they are not afraid of death. They are very difficult to deal with."

"The southeastern coastal region of Taisho is mostly plains and fields, which are perfect for warhorse charges. In this kind of terrain, cavalry is the king."

Lin Feng said lightly.

Miao Changfeng then spoke up: "The pirates are known throughout the world for their street fighting. So far, the Imperial Guards of the Taisho Dynasty and the Zhenxi Army have suffered heavy losses against them. Do you have any way to deal with them?"

No one spoke, so Miao Changfeng turned his gaze to Lin Feng.

"Well, with more training and improved individual soldier skills, we can fight the pirates in the city."

Lin Feng said it briefly.

How to improve individual soldier skills?

Miao Changfeng pressed for an answer.

Lin Feng smiled and said, "Prime Minister, there is one way: train the troops to the death."

Although Lin Feng spoke casually, it was the truth.

But everyone else in the room scoffed.

Miao Yong sneered: "Easier said than done. Go and demonstrate it for me."

Lin Feng glanced at him: "My martial arts skills are the result of relentless practice. What's wrong with that?"

When Chen Dongping saw that he dared to talk back to the captain, he immediately glared at him.

"It seems that Vice Captain Mu is quite skilled in martial arts. Would you dare to spar with me?"

Lin Feng didn't look at him: "Never mind, I'm afraid it will hurt you."

"What did you say?"

Chen Dongping was furious. He took a step forward and stared intently at Lin Feng.

Miao Changfeng frowned: "I asked you to come up with ideas, what's the point of comparing skills? If you're so capable, go to the front lines and talk to the pirates."

The room fell silent; no one dared to utter a sound.

Chen Dongping angrily retreated.

"Alright, you are not generals in the army and do not know much. I will not make things difficult for you. Let's wait for His Highness the Crown Prince to arrive and then return to the capital."

Lin Feng suddenly had a thought: to carry out a decapitation operation and kill this Crown Prince Dazheng.

After a moment's hesitation, he gave up.

Firstly, doing this is too much of a bully; I'm no longer an ordinary martial artist. Secondly, killing Zhao Jian wouldn't have a significant impact on the overall situation.

If someone were to be beheaded, it would have to be a leader of Zhao Zheng's caliber. However, I wouldn't do it myself. Rules are rules. A single blow might bring temporary relief, but it would only lead to more trouble, which would be a losing proposition.

Miao Changfeng was tired, so he waved for them to leave, leaving only Miao Yong to serve him. The others left the inner hall one after another.

Chen Dongping walked behind Lin Feng, and only took two steps forward when he saw that no one was around.

"Vice Captain Mu, what are you good at? How about we have a spar sometime?"

Lin Feng knew he was resentful, but he was too lazy to fight him.

"The Prime Minister said that if you have the ability, go kill the pirates. Why get involved in the internal struggle?"

"Involution?"

Chen Dongping seemed to understand what he meant.

"Since we've had nothing to do these past few days, why don't we have a competition? Let's go outside the city and bring back a few pirate heads, and see who's more capable."

He was indeed resentful, because he was trusted by the Prime Minister because the Prime Minister's wife was his aunt and she had real skills.

The man in front of me, Mu Chuan, looked frail and had a friendly face. He didn't seem like a capable person at all; he was just someone who had spent a lot of money to get to his position.

Moreover, his own men reported that one of the three hundred guards under his command was missing, along with a squad leader and a team member. After investigating, they vaguely suspected that this person was involved.

Although not entirely certain.

Lin Feng waved his hand as he walked away, saying, "No interest, I'm busy."

After saying that, he turned into an alley and disappeared.

Chen Dongping stood there in a daze, gritted his teeth for a moment, then turned and left.