Chapter 23: New-Style Troop Training

  In the Xuanwu Army, even a small soldier can be compared to a hundred generals. It is precisely because of their bravery that they were able to achieve the feat of defeating tens of thousands of enemy soldiers with only 3,500 men.

  As the deputy general of the first fierce general of the Great Tang Dynasty, Fan Yuanchen was naturally extraordinary.

  Fan Yuanchen's face was cold and stern, his eyes gleaming like lightning as he gazed at Du He, the long spear in his hand slowly opening up to launch a fierce attack. For a moment, the air was filled with an aura of killing intent. Having been through countless battles, his body exuded an aura of solemnity and killing energy that came from the hundred battlefields he had fought on.

  Everyone felt that the iron spear in his hand was about to burst out at any moment, and they all knew that as soon as he made a move, it would be extremely powerful.

  Du He was still standing quietly, with a faint smile on her face.

  If Fan Yuanchen's aura was sharp and made people feel like they were on a battlefield, then Du He was like a faint wisp of wind that seemed to have form but was elusive and unpredictable.

  Fan Yuanchen also felt that his momentum was inferior, and he no longer hesitated. With a loud shout, the iron spear pierced through the chest, a powerful and unparalleled strike that shook the mountains and rivers, crossing the distance between the two men.

  Du He had a mind to establish his prestige, and he decided to fight quickly and decisively. Facing the tyrannical gun, he didn't dodge with lightness, but instead turned his sword sideways and launched a series of swift attacks. This move was something he came up with during his exchange with Luo Tong. Luo Tong's spear technique was no less fierce than Fan Yuanchen's, and coupled with his extraordinary strength, Du He often found it difficult to confront him head-on in battle. Therefore, combining the principles of Taiji's softness overcoming stiffness, he created a few sword moves to break through Luo Tong's spear technique.

  He used the side of his long sword to lightly wipe, controlling his opponent's inability to attack, not only can he render his opponent's strength into nothingness, but also follow the trend and launch a counterattack with a backhand stab that can kill the enemy.

  Of course this is just an ordinary fight, not a life and death struggle!

  Such a wonderful soft-overcoming-hard sword move also made Fan Yuanchen secretly surprised, and he hurriedly withdrew his spear to counter Du He's backhand stab.

  This is exactly what Du He wants!

  Du He's toes lightly touched, and his whole body drifted forward four feet, approaching Fan Yuanchen's front. His long sword swung out, with a smooth and unmatched movement, as if it were natural and effortless, like a goat hanging its horns, leaving no trace to be found!

  Fan Yuanchen felt that Du He's figure was like a gentle breeze, clearly four feet away from him, but in an instant he floated to his side, secretly shocked. Du He's subsequent move was even more impossible to defend against.

  Fan Yuanchen knew that retreating was not an option, once he fell back, he would face a series of attacks from Du He like a raging storm. Suddenly, he let out a loud roar, shifted his body to the side, and swung his iron spear in a horizontal sweep before transitioning into an upward thrust, using a desperate move.

  Du He smiled slightly and dodged, but his body was still close to Fan Yuanchen, with a series of swift sword moves.

  Cheering and applause erupted for Du He, now his performance has conquered their hearts, 70-80% of them are cheering for this young master, hoping he can win.

  Fan Yuanchen's long spear was a long-range weapon, while Du He's Panlong sword was longer than ordinary swords but far inferior to the long spear. When Du He and Fan Yuanchen engaged in close combat, Du He naturally had the advantage.

  Du He's martial arts originally emphasized group battles over one-on-one duels. Now, he also has the advantage of being close to his opponent, and in terms of offense and defense, he often gains the upper hand.

  But just as they were about to clash, Du He's sword flashed across the back of Fan Yuan's hand, forcing him to retreat. Seeing that he had gained the upper hand, he laughed and said, "Fan is indeed no ordinary man, I concede."

  Fan Yuanchen's face turned slightly red, and he knew that Du He was using the sword's edge. With the sharpness of the Panlong Sword, this hand might be crippled.

  As a member of the Xuanjia Army, he had fought side by side with Li Shimin many times. How could he not recognize that the Panlong Sword in Du He's hand was exactly the sword that Qin King Li Shimin wore on his waist when he went to battle?!

  "I lost!" Fan Yuanchen was thoroughly defeated.

  All around, veteran soldiers who had been in the army for many years also shouted and cheered with admiration.

  "I give you half a day to go back and settle everything. From today on, put down all the things in your hands and follow me for training." Du He Gao shouted, and all the soldiers accepted the order one by one.

  They were convinced by Du He's martial arts and naturally did not hesitate or refuse his orders.

  Most people have left, and only a small number of people who don't need to worry about their families stayed.

  Du He gathered them together, prepared wine and food to enjoy with them.

  Du He condescended to interact with them, making these soldiers feel extremely honored one by one.

  At the wine table, Du He asked about their military experience and only then did he learn that Fan Yuanchen was an officer in the Xuanjia Army. He toasted him three times and sought his advice on the training methods of the Xuanjia Army.

  Du He had never been in contact with military training, but recently read some military books and watched a lot on TV. He already had a plan in mind. However, he still needed to learn about the ancient mode of military training, combining the strengths of both sides to train this team of elite soldiers.

  Fan Yuanchen as Qin Qiong's deputy general, was often in charge of the training of the Xuan Jia Army and was familiar with the training pattern of the Xuan Jia Army.

  Du He asked humbly for guidance, and Fan Yuanchen did not hide anything, telling him in detail how he had trained the Xuan Jia soldiers back then.

  Du He nodded in agreement from time to time, and sometimes frowned, listening very seriously.

  "At that time, the training was really tough! But we were at least a hundred people of the same level, each with their own strengths and weaknesses. Most of us managed to hold on. The results afterwards were also quite impressive. In those days, as soon as the Emperor mobilized the Imperial Guard, the faces of the rebels would immediately turn pale." Fan Yuanchen seemed to be reminiscing about the past, a hint of nostalgia in his eyes.

  Du He also has a carefree and yearning attitude, Fan Yuanchen's words are somewhat arrogant, but the Xuan Jia soldiers indeed have the qualifications to be arrogant.

  "Alright! I've decided, from today on, Fan Old Brother you are my personal guard team captain, all matters regarding training will be fully responsible by you!" Du He smiled and announced his first appointment.

  Du He's knowledge of military training is merely theoretical and has never been put into practice.

  In this regard, Fan Yuanchen is stronger than him, and he is in charge of training. Du He assists from the side based on later generations' experience and learns to absorb at the same time, so that he can be independent in the future, even surpassing his master.

  There is no such thing as genius in this world.

  No one is born with the ability to lead an army or fight wars, only by recognizing one's own inadequacies, not being arrogant, and diligently studying with a sincere heart can one become accomplished.

  Du He's decision at this moment is undoubtedly correct.

  Fan Yuanchen saw Du He entrust him with an important task, and a hint of respect appeared in his eyes. He said loudly: "Yuanchen will never betray Second Master's trust!"

  With a full wine and a full meal, Du He let the others go free, leaving only Fan Yuanchen to discuss military training with him.

  Du He first created some training methods based on his experience in the back and told Fan Yuanchen.

  Fan Yuanchen was stunned, and exclaimed: "I understand the weight-bearing running and mountain climbing. But what is this 'standing jump' training, and what is this 'push-up'? A series of strange words made Fan Yuanchen's head dizzy."

  Du He first demonstrated the actions of "continuous standing jump" and "push-up", then explained: "Fan brother, you see, when doing continuous standing jump, the quadriceps and thigh muscles are in a tight state. Practicing this often can exercise the explosive power of one's thighs, allowing soldiers to have the ability to instantly defeat the enemy on the battlefield. Push-ups are strength training, increasing the strength of the upper limbs, chest, waist, back and abdominal muscles, achieving multiple goals at once, especially effective for soldiers' strength exercises!"

  Fan Yuanchen's eyes lit up, and he sincerely praised: "Second Master's training method is unprecedented, Yuanchen admires it. Such repeated practice is indeed more brilliant than ordinary exercise!"

  Having obtained Fan Yuanchen's approval, Du He was also greatly encouraged and one by one, he listed out the exercise projects such as pull-ups, single bars, supine starting, frog jumps, pole climbing, leg pressing and so on.

  Fan Yuanchen thoroughly intimidated Du He, who hastily said: "Second Master, let me be your deputy instead. Your skills far surpass mine!"

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