Flowers in full bloom

Chapter 796 Going to the Military Camp

At the entrance of the military camp, Bai Liyun's deputy, Berlin, was already waiting for Hua Lei and Rong Jin. After a simple greeting, Berlin took Hua Lei and Rong Jin to the training ground.

As they walked, he explained to Hua Lei and Rong Jin that the military camp soldiers' drill would last for three days, and today was the last day.

The first day's field training for cavalry and the second day's field training for archers have been successfully completed. Today, it is the infantry training at the military camp training ground.

However, compared with the training of cavalry and archers, although the training time of infantry also takes one day, in fact, it can be completed in half a day.

In the afternoon, soldiers from various camps have free time to do their own things. Usually, they would play chess, play ball, fight on the sand table, wrestle, shoot archery, and other activities involving gambling.

These activities are similar to gambling in the previous life. In the Great Sheng Dynasty, although gambling was prohibited, soldiers sometimes engaged in gambling activities in private.

For example, in a personal wrestling match, spectators can place bets on who will win and who will lose before the match. There is also a limit on the amount of silver that can be bet, with the maximum limit being one month's silver per person. If the limit is exceeded, military law will be imposed.

The dealer who is responsible for collecting bets also recommends himself on stage temporarily. The dealer does not make a profit for himself, but only because he is short of money and cannot place bets, or is afraid of losing, but likes to join in the fun.

After the game, no matter who wins or loses, the winner can just treat the dealer to a meal. It's lively and joyful.

As they were talking, they had unknowingly arrived at the infantry training ground. On the ground, the infantry drill had already begun. The soldiers from the cavalry and archery departments, who had already completed their drills, were watching from the low platform on the east side.

People nearby who like to join in the fun can also come and watch. The military camp will temporarily designate a special area on the west side of the venue for these people to sit.

On the one hand, it can let the people witness the strength of the soldiers guarding the border. On the other hand, if the family members are nearby, they can also visit their sons in the barracks with good reason.

Bolin took Hualei and Rongjin to sit on the low platform on the west side. The low platform was about half a foot higher than the ground and was in the shape of a staircase. Sitting on it, the view of the middle field was still very clear.

At this time, on the general platform on the south side of the training ground, Bailiyun and a dozen other generals were standing there wearing complete sets of shiny black armor, staring intently at the phalanxes on the training ground.

Hua Lei felt that today's soldier exercise was somewhat similar to the military parade in her previous life. What Hua Lei did not expect was that it turned out that there were many types of infantry in ancient times.

I originally thought that the so-called infantry were people who fought on the battlefield without war horses, and the biggest difference between them and cavalry was that they had no war horses.

However, at this time, on the training ground, light infantry, heavy infantry, spearmen, shieldmen..., all belonged to the infantry battalion. They showed their special skills one by one, one by one, in an orderly manner, advancing and retreating in a measured manner, and obeying orders.

Hua Lei was far away, and although there was no momentum of the cavalry whizzing past her, she could still feel the soldiers' high morale. Even Rong Jin, who was standing aside, felt his blood boiling.

After half a day, Hualei looked very excited. It was not until early noon that the infantry battalion's drill was completely over, and the various phalanxes below retreated one by one.

Bolin came over and took Hualei and Rongjin to Bailiyun's tent. In the tent, Bailiyun had taken off his armor and sat in the main seat.

On the left, sitting in order are Bai Liyun's sons, Bai Yunshan, Bai Yunhu, and Bai Yunhe. The father and sons look very similar.

Seeing Berlin, Hualei and Rongjin coming in, the father and son all stood up. In the past few years, Hualei had been to the military camp several times and had seen Baiyun Mountain and Baiyun Lake, so she knew them.

Seeing the three brothers who had taken off their armor and were standing straight reminded Hua Lei of the saying "fathers and sons fight together in battle, brothers fight together to defeat tigers".

I have to sigh that Dingxi Marquis Mansion is really a place of crouching tigers and hidden dragons! No matter which one is picked out, he is a real tiger-fighting hero.

"My dear nephew, niece-in-law, please take a seat. I am very busy today and I am sorry for neglecting you two." Bai Liyun raised his hand and invited them to sit down, smiling heartily.

In recent years, Bai Liyun has really appreciated Hualei, whether in business or personal matters. Bai Yunshan and his brothers also greeted him.

"Uncle, Hua Lei (Rong Jin) is sorry to bother you." Hua Lei and Rong Jin hurriedly returned the greetings one by one.

"My dear nephew, niece-in-law, it's getting late. How about we just start eating and chat while we eat?" Bai Liyun asked Hua Lei and Rong Jin with a smile.

A round table had been set up in the middle of the big tent, with a lot of cold dishes on it.

"Okay, we'll listen to uncle." Rong Jin and Hua Lei nodded.

Everyone sat down around the round table. Rong Jin let Hua Lei sit on his left and sat next to Bai Liyun.

"Niece-in-law, have you received the documents for transfer back to Beijing? Congratulations! Everyone has seen what you have done in Xichang.

This time when he returns, he will surely rise to higher heights again." Bai Liyun personally poured a cup of peach blossom wine and placed it in front of Hualei.

"Thank you, uncle." Hua Lei took the cup and said with a smile, "At the end of last month, my husband and I did receive the documents from the Ministry of Personnel. At the end of this month, we will be returning to Beijing.

However, whether she can make further progress after returning to Beijing depends on the emperor's will. Hua Lei was able to achieve some results in Xichang thanks to her uncle, and the Nufang Office really helped the government a lot.

The main reason my husband and I came here this time is to thank my uncle. We also want to say goodbye to my uncle and a few others. "

"My niece, you are so polite. We are all family, so why should you be so polite? You even brought so many gifts. I feel embarrassed to accept them." Bai Liyun said politely.

This time, Hua Lei wanted to express her gratitude to Bai Liyun, so she spent a lot of money out of her own pocket to buy a batch of tribute-quality liquor from Peng Dong's winery.

A large amount of snowflake sugar was also purchased from the sugar factory. The production of snowflake sugar in Changtong Prefecture was not much this year, except for the 1,000 kilograms supplied to the Imperial Court Purchasing Department.

Originally, Hualei took away most of the 500 kilograms that Changliangzhou wanted to purchase. However, Hualei felt that it was still not enough, so he took another 300 kilograms of brown sugar and sent it to Bailiyun. It was extremely precious.

In the military camp, salt is a must-have item for the imperial court. Although it is expensive, it is not in short supply. However, the imperial court's supply of brown sugar is relatively small. Moreover, there is also snowflake sugar that is not available outside for the time being.

In addition to these two precious local products, Hualei also sent over a batch of "Hana-mi" wine sent from its home in Beijing, as well as some newly made sausages, cured chicken, salted duck eggs and other goods this year. It was really full of sincerity.