Chapter 0009: Formation of the Elite Special Forces

Li Zhen nodded and said, "General, rest assured, I understand."

"Yes, I will understand!" Huang Shihai said, patting his chest

Why is it necessary to form a group

When Huang Shihai was filled with fervor, a soldier shouted outside the tent

Li Zhen solemnly said: "I have just established myself in the military and have no foundation. Your regiment's soldiers are my foundation, so I plan to select soldiers from the nine hundred and twenty-eight personnel in the army to form a special operations unit."

Huang Hu is a large and robust man, illiterate and suffers headaches at the sight of characters. After listening to Li Zhen's words, Huang Shihai's doubts dissipated, replaced by boundless ambition and determination. Li Zhen painted a grand blueprint for him and pointed out a completely different path, filling Huang Shihai with vigor and enthusiasm

Huang Shihai said again: "Sir, they are already quite formidable."

Firstly, Qi Shan did not wish to dismantle Huang Shihai's soldiers, as he needed this battalion of elite troops to support the situation in the Jiangbei camp; secondly, Qi Shan did not want to engage in the act of burning bridges, especially since Li Zhenggang had subdued Huang Shihai. If he agreed to He Ming's request, he would undoubtedly lose the support of the people, and moreover, Qi Shan intended to leverage Li Zheng's power, so he would not undermine Li Zheng's position

Huang Shihai called out, and a soldier hurriedly walked in, cupping his fists and saying: "Lord Li, Wu Qigong has sent a soldier to inquire when you will be returning"

Huang Shihai willingly accepted Li Zhen's leadership, no longer wishing to compete, and left the arena with Li Zhen, heading towards the camp.

Li Zhen shook his head and said: "The soldiers in the army are indeed brave and fearless of death, but they only possess brute strength and cannot be considered elite. What I aim to train is an elite force."

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Special Operations Forces

Li Zhen replied: "I heard that General He went to Huang Shihai's camp and roared, trembling all the while, ultimately leaving in disgrace. I entered Huang Shihai's camp, first defeating one of his subordinates, and then spoke sincerely with Huang Shihai, telling him that only by serving the master with loyalty could one find the right path and achieve great accomplishments, and in the end, I was fortunate not to fail in my mission"

Li Zhen possesses an exceptionally detailed understanding of martial arts, particularly with regard to Baji Quan. It is often said that literature brings peace to the world through Tai Chi, while martial arts stabilize the universe through Baji. There is hardly anyone who studies martial arts that is unaware of Baji Quan. Historically, Li Dazhong was a master of Baji, and Huang Shihai was also a master of Baji. Moreover, Huang Shihai had a disciple known as 'Divine Gun' Li Shuwen, who is well-known throughout the country

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Huang Shihai thought carefully and said: "There are nine hundred and twenty-eight soldiers capable of fighting, while two hundred and seventy-two others have been injured on the battlefield. Although they can move freely, they lack combat effectiveness"

Qi Shan smiled and said, "Good, very good!"

After a pause, Huang Shihai said: "Huang Hu is also someone I brought up myself"

Qi Shan smiled and asked, "He Ming, what are your thoughts on this?"

Huang Shihai shook his head and said, "My lord, I am merely a martial artist. I joined the camp with the hope of achieving merit and establishing a career."

Wu Qigong put away his smile and said seriously: "Li Zhen, today marks the third day since Yang Zhengqing was killed. Yang Xiuqing has likely received the news, and the bandits may come to kill soon. You must take this matter to heart; it is crucial for establishing your position in the eyes of Lord Qishan. Do not let your guard down."

Li Zhen spoke evasively, glossing over the matter.

Huang Hu followed behind and also entered the tent

Wu Qigong listened with a general understanding and did not pursue further inquiries; what he wanted was merely the outcome

Huang Shihai respectfully said: "The knowledge I possess has been imparted by my esteemed teacher, Li Dazhong. I am proficient in Baji Quan and the Six Harmonies Long Staff"

Li Zhen replied, "With the esteemed reputation of your Excellency, I have already subdued Huang Shihai within the city."

There are certain matters that cannot be disclosed to Wu Qigong

Qishan did not agree immediately and asked, "Li Zhen, what do you think?"

Do I still need to read books

Wu Qigong, upon hearing Li Zhen's words, secretly thought that Li Zhen was quite ruthless, as he actually threatened He Ming

He Ming's face showed a look of hesitation, but in the end, reason triumphed over emotion, and he helplessly said: "Reporting to you, my lord, it is difficult to manage the soldiers of Huang Shihai; I am still training my own soldiers."

Li Zhen felt a warmth in his heart, knowing that this was Wu Qigong's concern for his safety. Li Zhen instructed, "Shihai, pass down the matter of selecting soldiers. I will return to the camp to select soldiers and form a special operations unit."

Huang Shihai scratched his head and said, "My lord, the nine hundred and twenty-eight soldiers under my command are all brave young men, and their combat abilities are not significantly different. Why is there a need to form a special operations unit?"

Li Zhenyan said solemnly: "The Sharp Knife Special Forces must be the nemesis of the enemy, the blade for killing. I will gradually teach various kinds of knowledge to train them into qualified special soldiers. The soldiers of the Sharp Knife Battalion must not only be skilled in martial arts but also proficient with firearms, and they must be literate. Training must be approached step by step; the current task is to select soldiers, ensure they can read and write, and encourage them to read more and learn more"

Qishan knew that Li Zhen was trying to intimidate He Ming, yet he did not speak out to stop it

At that moment, Li Zhen knew he had stumbled upon a treasure

Huang Hu wore a苦脸, continuously shaking his smooth head

Qi Shan nodded in satisfaction, a kind smile appearing on his old face

Li Zhensong let out a sigh, no longer needing to consider the worst-case scenario

Li Zhen grinned and said, "Naturally, it is to enhance strength and form an elite team"

Li Zhenxiao said, "General, it has been taken care of."

Upon entering the main tent, Wu Qi immediately inquired, "What is the situation?"

Huang Hu's eyes sparkled with excitement as he said, "Brother Huang's martial arts are exceptional, unmatched by anyone."

He Ming asked in a neutral tone: "How did Li Qian manage to take down Huang Shihai?"

Upon entering the grand tent, various generals were already seated inside

He retracted his smile, shifted the topic, and asked: "In the army, how many soldiers are capable of fighting?"

He Ming shuddered, his face revealing a look of fear

Li Zhen replied: "My lord, General He wishes to have three hundred soldiers, which is certainly acceptable. The other generals may also request soldiers. However, the troops under Huang Shihai are fierce and unruly, and they do not obey orders. If the soldiers assigned to the various generals cause chaos under their command and harm them, it would be a troublesome situation."

Qishan felt even more elated after hearing Li Zhen's words

Li Zhen and Wu Qigong left the main tent and headed towards the central military tent

Li Zhen became interested and asked, "When I sparred with Huang Hu, I acted too quickly and didn't give Huang Hu a chance to showcase his skills. Later, I didn't have a chance to spar with you. What is the essence of your martial art?"

Huang Shihai frowned and said, "Sir, what do you think the Special Forces are like?"

Wu Qigong slapped the table with his palm, his eyes brimming with a sense of pride. He had not expected that Li Zhen had truly subdued Huang Shihai; accomplishing such a difficult task was indeed impressive. Wu Qigong realized he had underestimated Li Zhen and must pay more attention to him. With a smile on his face, he asked in a friendly tone, "Li Zhen, how did you manage to win over Huang Shihai?"

Qi Shan Gao sat above and, upon seeing Wu Qigong and Li Zhen enter, gestured for them to take a seat. He smiled and asked, "Li Zhen, He Ming said you left Huang Shihai's camp; what was the outcome?"

Li Zhen stood up and walked out of the tent. Huang Shihai and Huang Hu immediately got up to see him off, and soon they arrived at the camp entrance. Li Zhen waved his hand to Huang Shihai, signaling him to return, and then he headed towards Wu Qigong's camp with the soldiers

Li Zhen sat in the main seat and asked, "Shihai, I have noticed that your demeanor and actions are all very methodical; you stand like a pine and move like the wind. Surely, you must have had a teacher. Could it be that you come from a family of military lineage, with martial arts passed down through generations?"

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At that moment, Wu Qigong's bodyguard hurriedly entered and whispered a few words in Wu Qigong's ear

Wu Qigong's expression changed suddenly; he waved his hand to dismiss the soldiers and said in a deep voice: "Li Zhen, as soon as you left Huang Shihai's camp, Lord Qishan received the news. The information spread so quickly that someone must have reported your actions. Now, Lord Qishan has ordered us to go together; let’s go, we must make another trip."

He Ming's eyes blazed with anger, his teeth grinding in frustration. He respectfully addressed Qi Shan, saying: "My lord, the soldiers of Huang Shihai are valiant and skilled in battle. If we were to separate the soldiers from Huang Shihai's camp and integrate them into the other camps, it would undoubtedly enhance the strength of the Jiangbei camp. I humbly request that you assign three hundred soldiers from Huang Shihai's camp to lead the training of our troops."