Chapter 0003: Audience with Nie Shicheng

Zhang Yi squinted his eyes, secretly calculating in his mind. After a while, he finally spoke: "General, I may not be able to accurately determine where and when the Japanese troops will launch their attack, but there is indeed a slight issue with our military deployment that we cannot afford to overlook."

A commanding voice came from within the large tent: "Enter!"

Nie Shicheng's face flashed with a hint of surprise as he nodded slightly and said: "Take a look at this map. Recently, the Japanese army and our troops have been in a state of mutual confrontation. Although it appears calm, we cannot let our guard down against a potential surprise attack from the Japanese. Look at the map and consider from where the Japanese army is most likely to launch an attack against our forces?"

Everyone looked at each other in shock, their faces filled with astonishment, indicating that this gentleman was indeed serious about taking action

However, Nie Shicheng, as a general of a garrison, commanded several large camps and thousands of troops, and his status and position were far beyond that of Zhang Yi, leaving Zhang Yi uncertain about whether he would be able to meet him

Zhang Yi shouted, "Did you hear clearly?"

Zhang Yi carefully examined the map, which was drawn by the Qing army scouts. It detailed the terrain of the area, the distribution of military forces on both sides, and other relevant information.

The young man straightened his back and replied somewhat proudly, "To the officer, my family is a lineage of Tan leg practitioners. Since childhood, I have learned Tan leg and Eagle Claw techniques from my father and uncle!"

Zhang Yi turned his gaze towards the sound and saw a young Qing soldier standing among the crowd. Zhang Yi nodded slightly to the young man and asked, "What is your name?"

Nie Shicheng was secretly contemplating the deployment of his troops, having already arranged sentry posts around the surrounding mountains. Five hundred elite soldiers had been stationed along the narrow path, making it nearly impossible for the enemy to launch a surprise attack here. Was this short fellow merely posturing, or had he truly discovered some flaw to exploit?

Zhang Yi stepped forward, and Nie Shicheng asked, "Young man, do you know how to read military maps"

Zhang Yi bent down to pay his respects and said, "I, Zhang Yi, humbly greet the General!"

Speak up, don't act like a woman!

Zhang Yi bowed and saluted, replying: "Thank you, Brother Sentinel." He then quickly walked towards the main tent, and upon arriving in front of it, he called out loudly: "Report, the sentry officer of the 3rd Infantry Battalion, Zhang Yi, requests an audience!"

Nie Shicheng looked up at Zhang Yi and said, "Zhang Yi, come closer."

Zhang Yi patted Tan Feng on the shoulder, "Alright, I have high hopes for you! Work hard! I will return to the military tent to think about how to train tomorrow. You are responsible for taking notes here. Those who finish recording can return to rest on their own, to conserve energy. Tomorrow's training will not be something you can handle easily"

Zhang Yi smiled and asked, "Have you practiced martial arts?"

Zhang Yi? Oh, is he the new recruit that General Nie praised a couple of days ago? Alright, you wait here while I go report to General Nie.

Zhang Yi said: "Alright, starting today, you will also take on the responsibility of documentation. I am assigning you a task today: record the basic information of each brother in the outpost for me, including: name, place of origin, age, profession before joining the army, height, weight, and any special skills, etc. Make sure to record it clearly and submit it to me before evening. This is your first task from me. Can you complete it?"

The young man replied, "Officer, my name is Tan Feng."

Listen clearly

Zhang Yi quickly came to a halt and replied, "I am Zhang Yi, the sentry officer of the 3rd Infantry Battalion. I have matters to discuss with Lord Nie, and I kindly ask you two brothers to inform him."

Before long, the sentinel returned and said: "Zhang Yi, General Nie has summoned you for an audience"

Zhang Yi was well aware that this stern veteran acted decisively and could not tolerate any imperfections. The best way to respond was to answer questions honestly and without embellishment. Thus, he nodded and replied: "As a soldier, surveying the terrain and discussing military strategy on paper are essential skills, which my subordinates are naturally well acquainted with"

After one of the sentinels finished speaking, he walked towards the large tent behind him. Zhang Yi waited behind, observing the silhouette of the sentinel, secretly nodding in agreement. He thought to himself, as expected of Nie Shicheng's personal guard, their demeanor and actions exhibit the qualities of a soldier, exuding a strong aura of killing intent, clearly a true warrior who has experienced bloody battles.

Speak a little louder, I can't hear clearly

Zhang Yi listened to the resounding answer, nodded in satisfaction, and asked: "Who among you has received an education?"

Zhang Yi returned to the military tent, took a slight breath, and moved his somewhat swollen right hand. Although this body had undergone some training, it was still far from the original Zhang Yi. Just now, he had only split a piece of bluestone, and his palm was already aching from the shock. It seemed that he still needed to undergo a period of cultivation to reach his previous level.

Nie Shicheng carefully examined the map, contemplating in his heart the possible flaws in the strategic deployment.

Zhang Yi arrived at the central army and could see Nie Shicheng's main tent from a distance. At that moment, the sentinel in front took a step forward and shouted, "Who goes there?"

Tan Feng replied loudly: "I guarantee the completion of the task!"

Thinking of this, Zhang Yi directly left the main tent and walked towards the central army. The superior Zhang Yi wanted to meet was none other than the renowned general Nie Shicheng, who is famous in later generations. In the previous battle, Zhang Yi fought valiantly, directly inspiring the infantry battalion he was part of, and decisively defeating the enemy, which helped stabilize the situation for his side. He was personally summoned and commended by General Nie Shicheng, who left a good impression of this short-statured soldier and urged him to work hard and achieve new merits.

Zhang Yi lifted the tent and entered. Inside, a commanding general was studying a map. He was in his fifties, and years of warfare had turned his hair and beard white. However, the imposing and heavy aura he exuded was not something an ordinary general of this era could possess. This elder was none other than Nie Shicheng

Zhang Yi let out a slight sigh of relief and began to contemplate the future training. His original special forces training model would definitely not work on these soldiers, as their quality was too poor. It seems he could only impart some training methods from field armies, as well as techniques for jungle warfare and survival in the wild. As long as they could learn eighty percent of what he taught, these individuals would undoubtedly become the elite of this era. It seems he could only impart some training methods from field armies, as well as techniques for jungle warfare and survival in the wild. As long as they could learn eighty percent of what he taught, these individuals would undoubtedly become the elite of this era. Well, sit-ups and push-ups are the most basic muscle training and are essential; each person must do at least over one hundred. Cross-country running must be ten kilometers, with one session in the morning and another in the afternoon. Obstacle courses and jungle tactics would have to wait until the next phase; they cannot be arranged now, and he still needs to create some rudimentary physical training equipment for them. This level of physical training is not sufficient; he needs to add some more intensity. What should he add? Hmm, perhaps another night march, just 3 kilometers. After a month and a half of this, their physical condition should meet the basic requirements of an ordinary field army in the future.

Zhang Yi smiled and said, "Alright, I have noted you down." After saying this, he turned around and walked back to his original position. He then turned back and shouted, "If any of you can break this piece of bluestone with a single strike, I will grant him an exemption from the subsequent training. If not, the following training will require absolute obedience to orders. Those who disobey military commands will face military law, and there will be no leniency! Today, I will first understand your basic situation, and starting tomorrow, we will officially begin special training. If anyone cannot keep up, they can immediately get lost at https://m.hetushucomcom. You are all men, and I do not want weak soldiers!"

Listen clearly

Zhang Yi finished the calculations and suddenly furrowed his brow, recalling something. In order to ensure that the new recruits do not slack off or to allow them to experience the limits of their physical endurance, in his previous life, training was conducted with a vehicle supervising or herding from behind. However, there is no vehicle now. It seems he must go to his superior to ask for a favor, to bring over three or four cavalrymen to act as overseers.

After Zhang Yi finished speaking, he turned and returned to the main tent, while outside, Tan Feng began to busily record the matters at hand

As the crowd gathered around, a sharp "crack" was heard, and the bluestone slab had already broken in response. The Qing soldiers nearby gasped in shock, unable to believe that this slab, over two inches thick, had been split by a single palm strike. Was this palm made of iron? Among the crowd, someone exclaimed, "Iron Sand Palm! Such profound mastery of the Iron Sand Palm technique!"

I heard clearly

Nie Shicheng looked at Zhang Yi's serious demeanor, which did not seem feigned, and felt a slight sense of doubt in his heart. His gaze fell upon the place where Zhang Yi was observing. The gourd mouth! This is a crucial location for the Qing army's military provisions, surrounded on three sides by mountains, with only a narrow path leading to the outside world. It can be described as a strategic pass that one man can hold against a thousand. Nie Shicheng and Ye Zhichao regarded this place as an excellent site for storing military provisions, yet this young man actually claimed that there was a problem here. This is a crucial location for the Qing army's military provisions, surrounded on three sides by mountains, with only a narrow path leading to the outside world. It can be described as a strategic pass that one man can hold against a thousand. Nie Shicheng and Ye Zhichao regarded this place as an excellent site for storing military provisions, yet this young man actually claimed that there was a problem here

Tan Feng stepped forward and said, "Officer, in addition to my martial arts training, I have also studied for a few years in the family private school under the pressure of my grandfather. May I ask what instructions you have for me?"