Chapter 161 of the Scout of the Shaanxi Road General Military Office.

A middle-aged man dressed in a third-rank official uniform, with a majestic expression and sitting on a wooden chair. This person is Mu Zhongshen, the leader of the crossbow army.

Mu Zhongshen was originally a cavalry general who had been through many battles. This time he was appointed as the leader of the Crossbow Army by the Ministry of Personnel. He was also nervous and frowning. A few days passed. Although there were many people who signed up for the Crossbow Army, not many outstanding people.

More than a dozen disciples came to the four major academies, but none of the thirteen masters in the Tianyong Sword Academy martial arts competition came to participate in the Crossbow Army this year.

The four major academies are the cradle of Donghan's first-class talents, especially the annual civil and military competition of Tianyong Academy, which is a collective appearance of talents from all over the world.

Among them, many famous generals were born. For example, the Marquis of Zhenguo Mei Tingao and the Marquis of Weiwei Xiao Wuji were all from the civil and military competitions of Tianyong Sword Academy.

"Report!" With an urgent report.

A heroic young officer came to Mu Zhongshen, bowed and said:

"Report to General Mu, three disciples from Tianyong Sword Academy came to join the army just now, one of whom was Long Qingyun, the champion of this year's Tianyong Sword Academy martial arts competition."

Mu Zhongshen was quite excited when he heard this and said with a look of ease: "Yes, this year's champion is Long Qingyun, Kuohai, tell me how good the Long Qingyun's assessment scores are?"

The heroic officer named Xiong Kuohai, who is Mu Zhongshen’s confidant general, responded: “Shoot one stone, five dou of bows, eight stones, and ten rings.”

"Okay, it's true that he is the champion of the Tianyong Sword Academy martial arts competition." Mu Zhong stood up and said excitedly: "This person will definitely be a tiger general in my crossbow army in the future."

Mu Zhongshen took a step forward and walked to a square sand table west of the room, staring at him.

Wherever my eyes go, there is a "Sichuan-Shaanxi Military Defense Sand Table".

This is a military sand table made of soil, sand and gravel, vegetation, with high and low undulations, ravines, mountains, rivers, lifelike, and flags made of bamboo branches.

Mu Zhongshen waved to Xiong Kuohai and said aloud:

"Kuohai, come and take a look. Once this crossbow army is established, the war will begin. You are my beloved general. You must also be familiar with the terrain and landform of the Sichuan-Shaanxi defense line. When the war begins, you will be able to understand it."

The young officer, known as Xiong Kuohai, was about 24 or 25 years old, with bronze skin, a wide nose and wide face, a tough figure, and a heroic and masculine spirit all over his body. He has been following Mu Zhongshen since he was eighteen.

Xiong Kuohai is a rare beloved general around Mu Zhongshen. He walked to the military sand table, stared at the scattered flags, pointed to the defense line of Donghan and Nanyong in the Sichuan-Shaanxi War Zone, and said leisurely:

"General Mu, look at the Sichuan-Shaanxi region. There are many mountains, rivers, ravines and terrain, and the terrain is dangerous. It happens to be in the upper reaches of the Yangtze River. This is the upper barrier between the Jingxiang War Zone and the Jianghuai War Zone in the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River. A hole can be opened here, and victory is expected."

Seeing that his trusted beloved general whom he relied on had such an opinion, Mu Zhongshen was relieved and nodded slightly, saying:

"Sichuan and Shaanxi are rich in resources, rich in people and abundant in population, and have a large population. Since ancient times, it has been known as "Qin and Shu as the leader and the southeast as the ridge" and its strategic position is extremely important."

Xiong Kuohai felt a faint surging feeling in his heart and said excitedly: "General Mu, it seems that I, Donghan, will it take us to take the lead this time?"

While speaking, Xiong Kuohai couldn't help but feel eager to try it out.

Mu Zhongshen said sternly: "My Donghan troops conquered the city and land, and they were relying on cavalry troops. It is said that the Zhenguo Hou Mei Tingao, who has been guarding the northwest for 20 years, will be transferred to Jingzhao Prefecture. At that time, Mei Tingao will be the main and I will be the auxiliary. Our newly established ‘Bird Army’ will cooperate with the long-standing ‘Datong Army’.”

Xiong Kuohai couldn't help but be stunned, his face full of suspicion, and said, "General Mu, this? My crossbow army also has its own number, how can it belong to the 'Datong Army'?"

Mu Zhongshen waved his hand, but Xiong Kuohai did not continue. Mu Zhongshen said sternly:

"Kuohai, don't say that. The soldiers are obeying orders as their duty. Besides, the Marquis of Zhenguo Mei Tingao is also an ever-winning general I respect very much. I am very pleased to be able to work under him. As long as our crossbow army shows its own prestige, I believe His Majesty the Emperor will see it."

Mu Zhongshen is skilled in martial arts and proficient in strategy. He is a rising star in the Donghan military circle.

Mu Zhongshen was a tiger general under Wanyan Hongjie, the commander of the "Zhongxiao Army". With the recommendation of Wanyan Hongjie, Emperor Donghan Wanyan Jingkuo promoted Mu Zhongshen to the newly established leader of the crossbow army.

Emperor Donghan valued Mu Zhongshen's talent, and even more valued Mu Zhongshen's identity as independent of the Four Pillar Kingdoms. He placed Mu Zhongshen with Hou Mei Tingao in Zhenguo to work together, which could play a role in checks and balances.

It was night, and the night was as cool as water.

The moonlight shines on the earth, and there is tranquility around it. At this time, the mansion of the Marquis of Zhongdu Zhenguo was solemn and solemn, just as before.

The lights are still on in the study.

Mei Tingao sat on the pear blossom and wood chair, drank Xinyang Maofeng tea into his mouth, and said with a relaxed look on his face:

"Wanting, my father will go to Jingzhao Mansion on Shaanxi Road tomorrow to take office. It is said that your boyfriend Long Qingyun also went to Jingzhao Mansion to join the crossbow army. He refused to join my 'Datong Army' at the beginning. Now, the crossbow army he joined was just under my jurisdiction."

"What boyfriend? I haven't even said a word yet. Father, don't joke." Mei Wanting blurted out, her pretty face flushed, and her beautiful eyes were as bright as the morning light and spring water.

"You!" Mei Tingao sighed and said with a pampering look on his face:

"Your elder brother guards Datong Mansion in Xijing, and he already has the spirit of a general. This time I am going to bring your second brother by my side and let him experience more. You are the one who is most worried about my father. If you have a good impression of that boy Long Qingyun, you can visit us more in Jingzhao Mansion."

Mei Tingao's usual majesty and decisive spirit was full of smiles at this moment, and his kind father's expression was full of tears!

Mei Wanting's blushing face became more and more shy. The girl who had just started to fall in love was filled with joy and hope.

......

Time flies, and time passes.

Time passes day by day. After more than ten days of training, assessment and selection.

Mu Zhongshen allocated talents from the Crossbow Army. The three brothers of Long Qingyun were assigned to different positions.

Gongsun Mo was good at strategy and was arranged to the General Staff to help provide advice.

Ouyang Fei was tough and rough, and had a fierce fighting spirit, so he was promoted to the commander of the crossbow army;

Long Qingyun is quite comprehensive, but he takes the initiative to become a "scout". Scolding is a way to save him! Waiting is a way to wait!

Scouts are scouts.

Scouts are the eyes of the army. They not only need to be familiar with the topography and landforms of war areas, draw maps, and set water sources, but also know how to assassinate and escape. Soldiers who are not smart and flexible and have high martial arts skills cannot be held.

Of course, scouts must also have the ability to "break the road with mountains and build bridges with water".

Long Qingyun learned a lot of scout skills during half a month of training. But to be truly qualified, he still needs to experience it himself.

Long Qingyun looked forward to it.

Waiting for an opportunity. On this day, I finally received an important task assigned by my superiors:

Inquiry into the military affairs of Nanyong and Western Shu.
Chapter completed!