Chapter 326: Drill Training! (2/2)

Naturally, there were those who had a fair balance of speed and strength as well, allowing them to perform both baiting and offensive roles as well. They formed the backbone of the troop, ready to take over the place of members in the first and second section should any casualties emerge.

Wang Chong assigned them to the third section.

Those remaining were placed in the fourth section.

These were the ones who lacked decisive capabilities, but nevertheless, they were still sufficiently proficient to carry out missions. Wang Chong decided to lead this section personally.

”The two of you, move to that side!”

”You, and you as well, take these positions!”...

Wang Chong observed their movements very closely, and after several rounds of drill practice, he finally finished organizing them into four different sections.

Following which, he chose three more cavalrymen among the sections and assigned them the role of a five-man squad leader.

With this, he was finally done organizing his platoon.

Twenty men they still were, but a very different sight they had become in Wang Chong's eyes. This was a platoon that was prepared for battle, a platoon ready to carry out his orders whenever required.

Now, for the final step!, Wang Chong thought.

War was the best catalyst to training armies. Regardless of the dynasties or eras, the strongest armies were always those who had undergone many intense battlefields, tempered by the sparks of blades and rain of blood.

In that era of catastrophe back then, as weakened as Great Tang had become, its armies unsurprisingly became stronger than ever.

Under Wang Chong's leadership, the structure of the military underwent a huge overhaul. With his knowledge from another world, he came up with a set of flag semaphores to boost the military's unity and cooperation, further enhancing its offensive might.

What Wang Chong would teach them now was a simplified version of the flag semaphore, adapted to suit the needs of a twenty-man platoon.

Four specialized sections with different responsibilities, and a simplified and efficient flag semaphore for communication—these would allow this twenty-man platoon to display a fighting prowess far beyond that of before.

After imparting the simplified flag semaphore to the two ten-man squad leaders and four five-man squad leaders, the eyes of soldiers as they gazed at the young man before them became completely different from before.

Initially, when Wang Chong first arrived, they had only respected him due to his knowledge of military affairs, unlike the other young masters and young mistresses from the training camps.

However, by the time they finished learning the flag semaphore, their eyes were already glowing with amazement. At this moment, they began wondering who the brilliant young man before them was.

”Lord, may I ask for your name?” a ten-man squad leader suddenly stepped forward and asked respectfully. As a veteran of the military, how could he not understand the significance of the flag semaphore?

On the battlefield, opportunities appeared and disappeared in moments. As such, it was commonly said that timing was the key to a battle. The slightest lag could spell a major difference in the outcome.

The command structure of the military was gradually developed and perfected over generations, so improving it was no easy feat. However, Wang Chong's flag semaphore was both a simple and efficient mode of communication, and there was little doubt that it would work wonders on the battlefield.

”My name is Wang Chong. I am the son of General Wang Yan.” Knowing what the soldiers were thinking of, Wang Chong replied to them honestly.

”You're... Wang gongzi?” The ten-man squad leader who had asked the question widened his eyes in shock. At the same moment, shocked mutterings echoed among the platoon.

As men who had dedicated his life to the battlefield, they had little understanding of the politics in the royal court. But nevertheless, the huge affair regarding the regional commanders incident still reached their ears. On top of that, the Wang Clan also had intricate links with the military, be it the deeply respected Duke Jiu or General Wang Yan...

”It's enough that you know, there's no need to spread it around,” Wang Chong said with a smile. He keenly discerned the changes in the soldiers' gazes when he revealed his identity. It seemed the Wang Clan still wielded immense prestige within the military.

”Understood! Lord, you need not worry. We know what we must do.”

Since Wang Chong had come from such an illustrious military clan, it was no wonder why he would have such an effective set of flag semaphore. Instinctively, the soldiers credited the development of the flag semaphore to the Wang Clan.

”Are the others still unaware of lord's identity?” The ten-man squad leader asked as he suddenly thought of something. Subconsciously, his eyes turned to Xu Gan and the others, who were at the other end of the mountain. Judging from the previous situation, it seemed like the relationship between Wang Chong and the others wasn't too good.

”It's just a small misunderstanding, it's nothing of concern.” Wang Chong shook his head.

”Understood.” Despite Wang Chong's words, hostility still surfaced in the eyes of the soldiers as they glanced in the direction of Xu Gan and the others.

The Wang Clan was deeply respected within the army. Furthermore, considering the honest and incorruptible reputation that the Wang Clan had built up over numerous decades under Duke Jiu's leadership, they had little doubt that this ”misunderstanding” was a mistake on the part of the others.

”Alright, we'll practice a little longer before heading back. Focus your efforts on coordinating with one another,” Wang Chong instructed.

”Yes, lord.”

Soon, the soldiers returned to their training once more. It must be said that these veterans were indeed very well trained. With just a few practices, they had already grasped Wang Chong's flag semaphore.

As for their strength...

Looking at the nearly tangible halos beneath the hooves of the steeds during their charge, Wang Chong suddenly realized that he would be taking a back seat in the battles, serving as a purely commanding role in this platoon.