Chapter 249: The military power must be held in one's own hands.

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Chapter 249: The military power must be held in one's own hands. The armed forces initially organized by Han Cheng resembled more of a militia than the militia during the Tang Dynasty. They were busy with farming but trained for combat during their leisure time. Of course, there is still a significant difference compared to militias or garrisons, at least in the current situation of the Green Sparrow Tribe, where agriculture hasn't fully developed yet, and farming doesn't occupy too much time. According to Han Cheng's plan, these selected individuals are to collectively train one day every three days, with adjustments made if necessary due to other matters. Han Cheng's enthusiastic development of the Green Sparrow Tribe's armed forces also has his considerations. Being backward invites aggression. Without establishing national defense, it's impossible to focus on development peacefully. As someone from the future who, like most people, has a profound impression of that historical period, he naturally understands such principles. It's precisely because he deeply understands the importance of his brutal power that immediately after his arrival, he established authority and promptly led the Green Sparrow Tribe to build walls.Updated from Under his intentional manipulation, the prosperity of the Green Sparrow Tribe has left a deep impression on surrounding tribes. Although primitive people are generally simple and unlikely to do anything outrageous, human nature is unpredictable. Who knows when a tribe might suddenly act irrationally? Moreover, he plans to lead a group on a journey to validate his ideas next year. The strength of the Green Sparrow Tribe will be dispersed and weakened. To prevent the tribe from being occupied by other tribes after returning from the journey, further developing and strengthening the armed forces of the Green Sparrow Tribe becomes necessary. It's not for aggression against others, but only for self-preservation. Of course, this also has to do with the small population of the Green Sparrow Tribe. Swallowing too many people rashly could lead to indigestion and various adverse reactions. After roughly dividing the Green Sparrow Tribe's strength into four different types of squads, the unified command of these forces becomes particularly important. Han Cheng has always believed in the wisdom of the saying, "Political power grows out of the barrel of a gun." Upon careful reflection, throughout recorded history, which political power transition did not involve the presence of guns? Even in relatively peaceful and low-bloodshed events like Chen Qiao Yi's mutiny during Zhao Laoda's time, the reliance was still on the strength of arms. Of course, factors such as public sentiment and economic strength also play a role, but it cannot be denied that the gun barrel plays a more direct and decisive role. The easiest time to grasp the gun barrel is during the initial poverty-stricken stage. Missing this opportunity would lead to resistance from vested interests, requiring much more effort and cost to seize it later. In fact, things become complicated not just in the gun barrel but in all other aspects as well, as long as interests are involved. With Han Cheng's vision and insight far surpassing those of the Green Sparrow Tribe, he naturally won't shy away from taking the lead at this critical juncture. The newly established armed forces of the Green Sparrow Tribe are under his management and deployment. Over the past year or two, Han Cheng has unconsciously established extremely high prestige among the people of the Green Sparrow Tribe. Additionally, since he proposed the method of dividing into different branches, the people of the Green Sparrow Tribe don't see it as a big deal. The vast majority of them consider it to be only natural. Of course, when dealing with specific matters such as training, Han Cheng still consults with the Shaman and the Eldest Senior Brother, as usual. Today marks the first training session after the division of branches within the Green Sparrow Tribe, and everyone is eager and excited about it. Some with exceptional skills have even shown signs of eagerness to try. During the upcoming training, they want to perform well in front of everyone, including the Divine Child, Shaman, and the Chief. The desire to perform is instinctual for humans. No one is genuinely accustomed to quietly standing by as a bystander. Some people may appear uninterested, but their desire to perform has been suppressed by other factors, such as poor skills, lack of confidence, or being easily intimidated. However, those eagerly anticipating today's training are bound to be disappointed because Han Cheng, unlike last time during the selection process, did not ask them to demonstrate their skills with slingshots, bows, or arrows. Instead, he did something completely unexpected and incomprehensible to them he made them line up. Yes, line up. Han Cheng divided the thirty people into four teams, each wielding different weapons and belonging to different branches. After comparing and exchanging positions for a while, they were reluctantly arranged in order of height. When everyone thought this was the end of the matter and they could proceed with training in archery, slingshot usage, spear thrusting, and shield dancing, they were caught off guard again by the Divine Child's unexpected command. "Have you all remembered your positions?" With Han Cheng's vision and insight far surpassing those of the Green Sparrow Tribe, he naturally won't shy away from taking the lead at this critical juncture. The newly established armed forces of the Green Sparrow Tribe are under his management and deployment. Over the past year or two, Han Cheng has unconsciously established extremely high prestige among the people of the Green Sparrow Tribe. Additionally, since he proposed the method of dividing into different branches, the people of the Green Sparrow Tribe don't see it as a big deal. The vast majority of them consider it to be only natural. Of course, when dealing with specific matters such as training, Han Cheng still consults with the Shaman and the Eldest Senior Brother, as usual. Today marks the first training session after the division of branches within the Green Sparrow Tribe, and everyone is eager and excited about it. Some with exceptional skills have even shown signs of eagerness to try. During the upcoming training, they want to perform well in front of everyone, including the Divine Child, Shaman, and the Chief. The desire to perform is instinctual for humans. No one is genuinely accustomed to quietly standing by as a bystander. Some people may appear uninterested, but their desire to perform has been suppressed by other factors, such as poor skills, lack of confidence, or being easily intimidated. However, those eagerly anticipating today's training are bound to be disappointed because Han Cheng, unlike last time during the selection process, did not ask them to demonstrate their skills with slingshots, bows, or arrows. Instead, he did something completely unexpected and incomprehensible to them he made them line up. Yes, line up. Han Cheng divided the thirty people into four teams, each wielding different weapons and belonging to different branches. After comparing and exchanging positions for a while, they were reluctantly arranged in order of height. When everyone thought this was the end of the matter and they could proceed with training in archery, slingshot usage, spear thrusting, and shield dancing, they were caught off guard again by the Divine Child's unexpected command. "Have you all remembered your positions?" Han Cheng looked at the four columns of people lined up before him and asked. They looked at each other and replied, "Yes, we remember." Han Cheng nodded, then continued, "Wait a moment. When I say disperse,' you scatter. When I say assemble,' you return to your current positions. You must do it quickly, within the time it takes me to count to thirty." He repeated this a few times slowly to ensure that everyone understood his instructions. The people were puzzled, not understanding the purpose of the Divine Childs actions. Remember their positions and return later? Isn't this a simple task that doesn't require deliberate training? It could quickly be completed in ten counts, yet the Divine Child is giving them thirty counts They thought the usually wise Divine Child seemed to be overdoing it this time. "Disperse!" The people didn't seem to care much, so Han Cheng didn't say much either. He just waited momentarily, then raised his voice to give the command they had already understood. Upon receiving the order, the people of the Green Sparrow Tribe dispersed as instructed. Some casually removed the bows from their backs, some waved their shields, and others stabbed forward with their spears a few times, all rather casually. They didn't pay much attention to the Divine Child's instruction to assemble later. It's not that they disrespect the Divine Child, but rather that what the Divine Child asked for was too simple, and there was no need to take it too seriously. Just standing in line for a moment and for thirty counts at that "Assemble!" Han Cheng observed the situation, secretly smiling, and then shouted the command.

Chapter 249: The military power must be held in one's own hands.

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