As for his birthday, Xiao Ruxun did not intend to make it as extravagant as the previous dynasties, but to have his own characteristics.
The Daqin was founded on martial arts, so the emperor's birthday naturally could not be separated from martial arts. He had to think of all ways to let the officials, people, and future generations remember this point, making martial arts the most important indicator of merit for the Daqin.
There was nothing more effective than the emperor personally promoting martial arts.
Therefore, holding a military parade on the emperor's birthday and inviting vassal states and even some friendly states to watch was undoubtedly very meaningful. Not only could it promote the prosperity of the Daqin, but it could also show the strength of the Daqin to the outside world.
Military strength was always one of the important indicators to measure whether a country was strong or not, and status was extremely important.
A grand military parade allowed the Daqin cavalry, infantry, and even the navy to slowly walk in front of the Gate of Sky Bearing, marching in an orderly manner to show the might of the army. Just that posture alone was enough to intimidate most of the small countries.
It made them feel despair, confused, and afraid to show any disrespect or disobedience to the Daqin. They felt that if they angered the Daqin, they would face death.
Holding a military parade every year would give them new experiences every year, and the effect might not be any worse than fighting every year.
Moreover, they could also promote a wave of Daqin weapons and let them buy and use the Daqin weapons.
For the Daqin, it was also a very good idea to inspire people and deter those who did not follow the rules. The Daqin was still far from being a monolithic block, this was something Xiao Ruxun had always been clear about.
The deterrence could not be lacking, and it could not be interrupted.
Therefore, the significance of the military parade was very great. This was the first time, and also the most official one. The Daqin needed a lot of preparation.
Xiao Ruxun quickly gathered the generals of the Azure Dragon Camp and Tianjin Garrison, who were currently guarding the borders of the capital, and had them hold a joint meeting with a group of staff officers to discuss the specific details of the military parade.
Knowing that the Emperor was going to hold a military parade, the generals were all curious and excited. These people were basically people who had not been able to get the chance to fight three times in a row. They wanted to fight so much that they were going crazy, but they just couldn't get the Emperor's permission.
Now that he heard that there was a military parade, it was a chance to show off in front of the Emperor and the vassal states. Even if it could not be compared to a real battlefield, at least he did not have to do nothing all day, right?
As a result, the group of people began to get excited. Each of them was eager to show off their might, but Xiao Ruxun quickly gave them a head-on blow.
"The military parade isn't for you to roar a few times and walk a few steps! Remember what I said about the most important thing in the military? "
The group of generals looked at each other. In the end, Zhao Hu stood up.
"Following orders is the most important!"
"What else?"
Xiao Ruxun continued to ask.
Zhao Hu continued to answer, "There are also those who are not afraid of hardship, exhaustion, and death. They fight head-on!"
"What else?"
Xiao Ruxun's expression turned ugly. Zhao Hu furrowed his brows. He did not expect this. The group of generals looked at each other. They did not know what the Emperor wanted to hear.
"Organization! Discipline! "
Xiao Ruxun slapped the table, "How many times have I said it! Since ancient times, there have been many armies that do not fear death, but there are very few that are organized and follow discipline! I also said that in my opinion, an army that does not stop and has no discipline cannot be considered a real army!
Only an army that is organized and disciplined and follows orders is a real army. The battle strength formed from this will be invincible! Have you all forgotten what I said to you? "
Xiao Ruxun swept his gaze over the group of generals. The group of generals immediately lowered their heads and did not dare to move.
"Forget it. It's fine as long as you remember it."
Xiao Ruxun waved his hand and shook his head, "Let me make it clear to you now. The main purpose of this military parade is not about how fierce or brave the soldiers are, but about organization and discipline. My requirement for you is not about how brave you can be, but how disciplined and organized the soldiers under you can be! Follow me! "
Xiao Ruxun stood up and led the group of generals and staff officers to the large square outside the Palace of Heavenly Purity. The generals and staff officers saw several more groups of soldiers appear in the square.
These were the Emperor's Imperial Guards, the most valiant and ferocious army in Daqin.
"Watch carefully. This is the standard that I want the infantry to meet."
Xiao Ruxun clapped his hands. An officer immediately led his fifty soldiers into five rows and ten rows. The officer shouted for them to move. The five rows and ten rows of soldiers followed the officer from Xiao Ruxun's left to his right.
As the generals watched, they realized that something was wrong.
Their pace was completely uniform, and they were lined up neatly. Some held swords and shields, some held muskets, some held spears, some held bows, and some held crossbows. Each of them held different weapons, but their positions could be seen as a straight line whether from the front or from the side.
Many generals looked from the side and even ran to the back to look. Looking left and right, they were all in a straight line.
"Hey! Amazing! Why are they walking so orderly? "
"I really can't tell. How much effort did it take to walk so orderly?"
"At least a month. They also need a lot of practice. Otherwise, how can they walk?"
The generals discussed in twos and threes.
It took more than a month for this group of soldiers to walk this way. At first, it was just a whim of Xiao Ruxun. He thought of all kinds of ways to train the army's organization, obedience, and collective consciousness. But now that he thought of the military parade, it just happened to be in line with this idea.
The further training of the army began in this way. It was really good.
After watching this group of soldiers walk, Zhao Hu stood beside Xiao Ruxun and asked, "Your Majesty, do you mean to ask us to walk like this in the military parade?"
Xiao Ruxun nodded.
"Yes, you have three months. I want you to bring out at least 10,000 tall and mighty soldiers to walk like this for me. I want all vassal states and countries that have diplomatic relations with Daqin to see that the army of Daqin is unparalleled in the world."
"This …"
Zhao Hu looked embarrassed, "Your Majesty, although this looks good, but three months' time, this … Your Majesty, with all due respect, what's the use of this?"
Xiao Ruxun said, "I'm not asking you to walk as orderly as them. I just want you to have an appearance. If you really want to walk to my requirements, don't even think about it without at least a year of effort. I won't be satisfied either. Now, I suddenly had a whim, so I want you to walk more simply, understand? This is called simple! "
"Simple?!"
Zhao Hu touched the back of his head, "What does walking have to do with war? Your Majesty, I really don't understand. "
"There's no need for you to understand. Just do as I say."
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