Chapter 61: Zong-Level Heavenly Beast Intention Pearl Rubbing (4)
"Can you sharpen your gun before the battle?" Shangguan Bing'er looked at him suspiciously. As he spoke, he took off the Zichen Bow and handed it to him.
“Let’s see the result.” Zhou Weiqing took the Zichen Bow and ran away happily. Although he didn't know what to compete in in the recruit competition, his father had been training him according to the requirements of the military since he was seven years old. Before joining the army, his biggest disadvantage was his physical fitness and strength, but by this time he was already a Dzi Bead. Master, even if he doesn't use Dzi Beads, his physical fitness is not comparable to that of ordinary people. Confidence comes from strength.
Three days later.
In the military camp outside Tiangong City, the horn sounded early in the morning, and groups of soldiers quickly walked out of the camp and lined up outside the military camp.
The total number of soldiers is about two thousand, of which more than one thousand are from the battalions of the Fifth Regiment that are responsible for recruiting soldiers this time, and the other thousand are the new recruits this time.
Each of the ten battalions of the Fifth Regiment recruits a squadron of troops to supplement frontline combat and non-combat attrition.
After three months of training in the recruit camp, these recruits look more or less like soldiers. At least they stand there with their backs straight, wearing brand-new military uniforms, and they look a bit majestic. A high-spirited attitude.
At this time, Zhou Weiqing was standing in an inconspicuous place among the recruit squadron of the third battalion, but what he carried on his back was Shangguan Bing'er's Zichen Bow.
In front of more than two thousand soldiers in formation, stood a dozen officers, the leader of which was Shangguan Bing'er, who was wearing the uniform of a battalion-level officer. This time the Fifth Regiment went to Tiangong City to recruit troops, she was the only battalion commander. The remaining high-ranking officers of the Regiment were on the front lines, and only officers of the squadron captain level were sent.
Surrounded by squadron captains, Shangguan Bing'er walked to the front bravely. At this time, she was obviously more majestic than usual. She looked at the two thousand soldiers in front of her. He scanned it and said in a deep voice: "It's an honor to be appointed by the Fifth Regiment Division Headquarters to be responsible for this recruitment. My name is Shangguan Bing'er, and I am the commander of the Third Archery Battalion of the Fifth Regiment."
< br>The veterans were better off. Most of them had seen the beautiful battalion commander, but the new recruits were different. There was some commotion in the originally tight lineup.
"Wow, the most beautiful woman in the empire! She is actually the battalion commander of the third battalion of our fifth regiment?"
"Hey, you just know this? We have met the recruits of our third battalion when they received their equipment. You are the battalion commander.”
Zhou Weiqing felt very proud when he heard the comments of the soldiers around him, and thought to himself: That is my wife. Of course, he wouldn't say it out loud.
Discussions were heard one after another, and the recruits were obviously a little undisciplined. A squadron leader in charge of recruit training shouted: "Quiet." The recruits in the recruit camp became quiet for a while. Although they were recruited according to each battalion, they were all organized in the recruit camp during training. Now that the recruit camp is over, apart from the recruit competition, they will also rejoin the team and return to their respective base camps.
Xiao Se stood next to Shangguan Bing'er, looking at the chaotic scene in front of him, curling his lips in disdain. The battlefield is a man's world. Shangguan Bing'er still doesn't understand this, so why should she steal my position as battalion commander? Isn't he just a Dzi Jewel Master? What a big deal.
The next step was routine. Under the leadership of the squadron captains of each battalion of the 5th Regiment, the recruit battalions were disbanded and the recruits from each battalion returned to their base camp. After completing this, Shangguan Bing'er appeared again.
"Okay, starting from today, the thousand brothers in the recruit camp will officially belong to my fifth regiment. Now, it is time to test the results of your hard training in the previous three months. The recruit competition The soldiers with the best performance will be directly promoted to the rank of squad leader."
"Yes." After the squadron leaders respectfully agreed, they quickly led their troops. Start arraying.
The fifth regiment was originally an infantry regiment. Among the ten battalions, four were archer battalions, and the other six were four light infantry battalions and two heavy infantry battalions. There is no doubt that those two heavy infantry battalions are the ace battalions of the Fifth Regiment. The officers responsible for commanding these two battalions also hold the position of deputy captain of the Fifth Wing. Of course, they are not here, but on the front line.
Because of the different military types, the so-called recruit competition is not conducted with ten battalions together, but is conducted according to the military types. Otherwise, what is the point of letting carefully selected heavy infantry and light infantry compete in a recruitment competition together?
The three main battle arms were quickly divided into three parts. The competition between the two battalions of heavy infantry recruits was very simple. It was a charge in formation, with the two battalions facing each other, without using weapons, pure strength. Compete. Those who are overwhelmed are immediately eliminated, and the winning streak continues until the winner is finally determined. The final winner will also be directly awarded the position of squad leader. You know, the hoplite squad leader sometimes has more authority than the squadron leader of an ordinary battalion. Therefore, this reward is also the best today.
The recruit competition on the light infantry side has two competitions. One is to charge into the formation, which is similar to the heavy infantry side. The other is the individual combat ability. There is no need to draw lots. Four battalions line up together, and 500 people fight against each other. Five hundred people, whoever they meet will be eliminated, and then the next round will take place. There will be a quarter of an hour's rest between each round until the final winner emerges.
For ordinary recruits, the recruit competition does not have much significance. It is just a formality, but it is different for those who have the idea of making progress. Being able to stand out from many recruits is not only as simple as being quickly promoted to squad leader, but also leaving a mark in the history of the military. Future promotions will also be easier than other officers, like Xiao Se, who falls into this category.
The recruit competition of the archer battalion is the most peculiar. There are four battalions, divided on both sides, with two hundred recruits, 200 yards apart in the middle, and then shoot at each other with headless arrows. These arrows are all stained with white ash. As long as they hit, they will leave marks on the opponent. Those who are hit will immediately withdraw from the battlefield. It can be said that it is the simplest one in the recruit competition.
But this simple recruit competition method also has its own inherent meaning. Let me ask, how many recruits can be accurate at 200 yards? It's pretty good to be able to shoot that far. Therefore, for the new recruits of the Bow and Arrow Battalion, this method is the most direct and effective way to select talents. Several squadron leaders and even the battalion commander Shangguan Bing'er are watching over them. And they are also responsible for commanding the new recruits in the camp. Of course, this is an open field, and it's not that easy to dodge.
At this time, the two sides of the field were already in formation, with the 1st and 2nd Battalions on the left, and the 3rd and 4th Battalions on the right. The first round of this recruit competition was not only a competition between the recruits, but also a competition among the battalions. If one side shot down the other side, it would be a reflection of the overall strength.
(End of this chapter)