Chapter 4, The Standards of Cavalry

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Li Guang, the governor of Shanggu County, concurrently held the position of commander, serving as the highest political and military leader of the county. Under his administration, the local military force of over ten thousand men, while not necessarily equipped with the finest gear, was undoubtedly strong and robust. This was profoundly felt when the Qin forces arrived at the Qiansang military camp after traveling for half a day.

Qin Cheng held the reins firmly, riding steadily on his powerful warhorse. Upon hearing Wu Daliang's response, his eyes flickered for a moment, but quickly returned to normal. He then asked ambiguously, "Have you never thought about becoming a cavalryman, old Wu?"

Five men and four horses swiftly traveled along the post road that Dong and Chu had taken, heading towards Qiansang City. Qiansang is the county seat of Shanggu County, where the main force of the military in the entire Shanggu County is stationed

Qin Cheng and others dismounted in front of the gate, leading their horses into the military camp. Upon entering the camp, Qin Cheng was invigorated by the strong atmosphere of the army. As his gaze fell upon the soldiers, some drenched in sweat and others standing tall with pride, he couldn't help but exclaim in his heart, indeed these are the troops of a renowned general, truly extraordinary!

The speaker may be indifferent, but the listener is attentive. Upon hearing Wu Daliang's words, Qin Cheng's eyes suddenly brightened. Although he had not studied archery much in his previous life and his skills were lacking, winning General Li's favor would present an opportunity. This statement resonated deeply with Qin. It was now late autumn, and the Xiongnu could invade and plunder at any moment. If he could seize the opportunity then, the chances of achieving merit were quite high. At that time, if he could become a cavalryman, it would mean winning his first major battle since his crossing, establishing a foothold, and creating opportunities for development. In the future, he might even strive for fame here, or even fulfill his long-held dream of becoming a general that he had yearned for over a decade in his previous life.

After achieving "success and fame" in his previous life, Qin Cheng owned a horse farm and was quite familiar with horseback riding, even possessing decent riding skills. At this moment, riding a warhorse in front of everyone, he showed no signs of discomfort whatsoever

Qin Cheng certainly cannot answer that cavalry would later become the main force in defeating the Xiongnu army; an infantryman has no future in this era. For Qin Cheng, who has a high school education and outstanding academic performance, this is simply a matter of common knowledge

The five soldiers of the 155th regiment traveled in silence, unconsciously. For Dong and the others, the changes in Qin Cheng were naturally a point of interest; however, apart from exchanging glances and nodding or shaking their heads ambiguously, they did not utter a single word. The terrifying strength that Qin Cheng had previously displayed had left a significant shadow in their minds. At this moment, as they looked at Qin Cheng, who was walking at the front, their eyes reflected not only confusion but also a deep sense of apprehension.

Qin Cheng's identity is that of a military household, which differs from the typical garrison soldiers (soldiers stationed at the border for a year); he can be considered a semi-professional soldier, a product of the court's policy of relocating people to the border. This time, he returned to his hometown upon receiving news to visit his gravely ill sister—his only remaining relative in this life. Fortunately, by the time Qin Cheng returned, his sister Qin Yue's condition had already improved significantly.

In addition, Qin Cheng's identity in this life is remarkably consistent with his dreams from his previous life as a student. When Qin Cheng was still in school, he dreamed of becoming a soldier; however, fate played a trick on him, and in the end, he had no choice but to embark on a path of crime.

Hehe! Wu Daliang chuckled twice, "If you want to be a cavalryman, you must have the necessary skills! Without a solid foundation in archery and a strong physique, how can one become a cavalryman?"

I actually know this. Qin Cheng nodded naturally. However, he did not truly know; it was merely that the words of Wu Daliang had awakened a memory in his mind. After saying this, Qin Cheng began to ponder the issue of cavalry. No matter where he was, Qin Cheng could not allow himself to live a mediocre life.

Upon reaching this thought, Qin Cheng felt a sudden clarity in his heart, and a faint yet bright smile appeared on his face

Qin Cheng smiled ambiguously and glanced at Wu Daliang, his eyes devoid of any sharpness. Wu Daliang's earlier bold intervention to prevent Dong Chu from taking actions detrimental to him had already earned Qin Cheng considerable goodwill. Coupled with the memories in his mind, Qin Cheng was quite willing to treat this kind-hearted veteran with warmth and kindness

The only thing that Qin Cheng cannot let go of now is his mother in that world

To take a step back, after all, Qin Cheng had already died in his previous life, so he was relatively willing to accept the continuation of life brought about by this reincarnation

Cavalry?" Wu Daliang did not expect Qin Cheng to ask such a question. After a moment of surprise, he pondered for a while before slowly speaking, "Everyone's military branch is determined at the time of enlistment. Whatever branch you belong to is what you will be for life; it will not change unless there are exceptionally special circumstances. Why the sudden inquiry? Do you wish to become a cavalryman?"

What is the problem? Why are you being so polite with me!" Wu Daliang said cheerfully, and since the group was not moving at a very fast pace, they could converse freely.

Thinking with the back of his head, Qin Cheng was aware of the appearance of those behind him, thus he did not pay them much attention. The transformation of past and present m.hetushu.com.com left Qin Cheng in silence throughout the journey

The buildings of the military camp are not particularly grand but are absolutely sturdy, representing a typical military architectural complex of this period. The soldiers at the gate and on the watchtowers stand tall and spirited, their gazes sharp. The dark armor on their bodies and the long swords or polearms in their hands all exude an air of solemnity and fervor. The shouts of thousands of garrison soldiers during training rise and fall, reaching the skies, filled with a masculine vigor

After enduring pain for a long time, he began to digest the information about his life that emerged in his mind

After a quarter of an hour's rest, Dong Chu had already recovered most of his strength. However, the dislocation of his jaw was not something that could be healed in a short time. At this moment, Dong Chu was contemplating how to handle the situation if someone in the barracks asked about his jaw. Should he tell the truth? Dong Chu had no intention of doing so.

"Little City, what are you thinking? Are you still worried about facing military discipline when you return? Rest assured, we will all testify for you." Wu Daliang urged his horse to catch up with Qin Cheng, riding alongside him. Among the Wu group, he had the closest relationship with Qin Cheng. This veteran had often taken care of the 'frail' Qin Cheng, which is why he was the only one bold enough to approach Qin Cheng and speak to him.

As long as General Li personally approves, not to mention being transferred to cavalry, even becoming a cavalry captain would not be a problem. This year's grand examination, held in the county city every autumn for the grand parade and soldier review, is about to begin. As long as one's archery skills are good enough and one is physically fit, there is certainly a chance to win General Li's favor!" Wu Daliang said, and upon reaching this point, he couldn't help but laugh, as if he felt he had just spoken a lot of nonsense. This year's grand examination is about to begin, and as long as one's archery skills are good enough and one is physically fit, there is certainly a chance to win General Li's favor!" Wu Daliang said, and upon reaching this point, he couldn't help but laugh, as if he felt he had just spoken a lot of nonsense. Qin Cheng's archery skills, to say he is mediocre would be an insult to the very word mediocre.

Although Qin Cheng found his time travel to be baffling and incomprehensible, this did not prevent him from accepting the reality, albeit only temporarily for now. Adapting to changes in the environment and swiftly making corresponding adjustments had always been an almost instinctive ability of Qin Cheng.

After all, in the face of an unchangeable reality, the most rational response is to adapt to it and continue to live well, even though it is inevitable to experience some heartache

Based on your experience, do you know how infantry can transition into cavalry?" Qin Cheng nodded and asked

Cavalry, without a doubt, is a very formidable branch of the military

Oh?

However, it is not without a solution. Wu Daliang noticed that Qin Cheng had lowered his head and felt a bit reluctant, unable to help but speak up

I am not worried about this; it is already a settled matter and cannot be changed. Qin Cheng's words were filled with confidence. However, I do have a question I would like to ask.