After his death, Yang Anshen went to Xiangyang to take up a post, accompanied by two assistants. Deng Chong was selected as expected, and the other was Yang Qing, a member of the Yang family.
Yang Anxuan asked his brother to give Hu Fan a war horse and two good bows. Of course, Yang Quanqi was behind it.
Xi Hui said that in the future, Hu Fan, the military affairs counselor of the new field, would be involved in the military affairs of Xinye. It would definitely be beneficial to make friends with him. It was inconvenient for Yang Quanqi to come forward directly. Everyone was happy in the name of Yang Anxuan.
After the eldest son left, Yang Quanqi paid more attention to Yang Anxuan, giving instructions from time to time and looking forward to his future success.
Yang Anxuan disapproved of the matter of finalizing the product. Chaos was coming, wars were raging, and even the emperor could not save his life. Those noble families would fall apart under the butcher knife of Sun Enlu Xun.
According to historical development, Liu Yu, a young man from a poor family, will take advantage of the situation to rise and replace the Jin Dynasty as the founding king of the Liu Song Dynasty.
The struggle in troubled times is not about the rank of the family, but about the powerful soldiers at hand, so Yang Anxuan is most concerned about recruiting soldiers.
Yang Siping was in charge of recruiting troops. On the 10th of the first lunar month, Yang Quanqi summoned everyone to inquire about military matters such as training, recruiting, and military pay.
"As of yesterday, a total of 816 new soldiers have been recruited, including 148 young men from the Yin, Deng, and Cen families who have joined the army." Yang Siping reported.
Yang Shangbao said: "The official document requesting an additional five thousand dan for grain and salary has been approved by Governor Xi. The grain and grass will be shipped one after another. The first batch of grain and grass will be delivered to Jiyang before the end of the month."
Yang Quanqi nodded and said: "The newly recruited soldiers and horses must be trained immediately to prepare for emergencies."
After careful investigation, we found out that Emperor Yao Chang of the Later Qin Dynasty (Pre-Qin, Later Qin, Xiyan, and Later Yan were set up by later historians, but they were all called Yan and Qin in order to distinguish them from later generations). Emperor Qin Fu Deng learned that he was preparing to raise troops to attack Xi Yan; Hou Yan was also mobilizing troops and horses to prepare to use troops against Xi Yan.
The fight in the north might affect the Jin State, so Yang Quanqi had to make preparations.
As soon as he finished speaking, Yang Anyuan said loudly: "The final general is willing to train new soldiers."
As Yang Anxuan's reputation grew, Yang Anyuan's anxiety deepened. This time Xinye recruited 800 new soldiers, and Yang Anyuan was determined to win.
For this reason, Yang Anyuan often visited his uncle and third uncle during the Chinese New Year. After Cen Minghu and Yin Ji arrived with the army, Yang Anyuan ate and lived with them to enhance their relationship and prepare to use their help to capture the new recruits.
Yang Anyuan could see clearly that his father was still in his prime and could still lead the army for about twenty years. It was impossible for the clan army to be handed over to others in the next few years.
Originally, he could still wait patiently, but now Yang Anxuan is rising rapidly and may surpass him in a few years. If he stares at the clan army eagerly, he will probably fail.
The meat is only what you put in the bowl. Instead of hoping to control the clan army, it is better to train a new army. With these 800 soldiers and horses as the base, you can rely on them to build your own achievements. Even if you branch out from the Yang family in the future, you can still control one side.
Yang Guang echoed: "Anyuan is a school captain and can command eight hundred soldiers and horses. He is suitable for training new soldiers."
Yang Anxuan was a little anxious. When he proposed the recruitment of troops, he wanted to get a share of the pie. If Yang Anyuan took the blame, he would not be able to make a wedding dress for others, let alone use it to compete in the world in the future.
He quickly bowed and reported, "My child has learned something from studying "The Art of War" recently, and I want to practice it by training new soldiers."
Yang Anyuan's eyes were filled with anger. This third child wanted to rob him of everything he did. Has he ever led troops? Can you train troops? It was clearly intended to target himself.
Yang Guang said displeasedly: "An Xuan, the most important thing for you right now is to strive to be of high grade and to spend more time socializing with celebrities in the county and getting together with literati."
Yang Quanqi nodded and said, "Yes, promotion is the top priority of the Yang family, and An Xuan cannot afford to lose something."
Yang Anxuan secretly murmured, "You guys are really out of luck," and responded with a smile: "I don't dare to delay this matter. I even made an appointment with Yin Dun, Gao Guang, Gongsun He and others to visit Wollongong the next day."
Among the three Yang Anxuan brothers, Yang Siping liked Yang Anxuan the most and often played with Yang Anxuan when he was a child. Yang Siping smiled and asked: "Third brother, tell me, what is the most important thing in military training?"
Yang Quanqi and others were all veteran generals leading troops, so it was impossible for them to listen to his long speech. Only a few concise sentences could impress them.
Yang Anxuan responded succinctly: "The key to training soldiers is to choose strength, practice courage, understand military discipline, love soldiers, and know rewards and punishments."
Sure enough, Yang Quanqi was moved when he heard this. He stretched out his hand to stroke his beard, his eyes flashed, he was quite happy.
Yang Siping smiled and said: "Good boy, it seems that you have not read the military book in vain. These words are quite good."
Even Yang Guang praised it: "Although it is just talk on paper, it still hits the point."
Yang Anxuan secretly rejoiced that he had cleaned up the "Records of Military Training" written by Qi Jiguang, and roughly remembered some of the military training methods written in the book. Combined with the experience of later generations, there were finally no mistakes.
This time it was Yang Anyuan's turn to be anxious.
Yang Anyuan looked at Yang Anxuan and said sternly: "Third brother, your talent and learning are superior to those of my brother, and your achievements in the future will be far more than mine. Can you give up the training of new recruits to the second brother? The second brother has thanked you."
With that said, Yang Anyuan bowed deeply to Yang Anxuan.
Yang Anxuan quickly stepped aside and said in return: "I don't dare. I don't want to snatch anything from my second brother. Training the recruits well is also for our Yang family. Now that my second brother has said this, if I don't let my father divide the recruits into two, I You can practice one thing with your second brother, so that you can strengthen and strengthen each other."
Yang Quanqi felt a little embarrassed when he saw his two sons. Naturally, he was aware of the overt and covert fights between the two sons.
For this training of new recruits, Yang Quanqi originally chose Yang Anyuan. After all, Yang Anyuan had been fighting with him for many years, and he was a lieutenant colonel in the army and had experience in leading troops.
However, the recent performance of the third son An Xuan is impressive. Asking him to train new recruits might bring some surprises to him.
After weighing for a moment, Yang Quanqi said: "According to what Yang Anxuan said, the recruits are divided into two. Yang Anyuan and Yang Anshen will each train one, and they will compete in a competition three months later."
Seeing Yang Anyuan's disappointed look, Yang Quanqi felt pity and added: "To see who wins, my father will consider combining the new armies into one and letting the winner lead them."
His father has made a decision, and Yang Anyuan has no choice but to accept it. Yang Anxuan's face was full of joy and he responded loudly.
Yang Quanqi said: "Years ago, I promised three families in Yinjiabao to appoint a military marquis if they recruited more than 100 soldiers. I can temporarily appoint Cen Minghu as the new military marquis, and he will actually teach the recruits after they are fully trained."
Thinking of this disaster relief and recruiting troops, the Yin family contributed a lot. The Cen family got the military prince, the Deng family got the secretary, but the Yin family lost. Yang Quanqi added: "Yin Ji, a descendant of the Yin family, can be appointed as the commander of the camp and train new soldiers together."
Yang Anyuan was secretly happy that he had a close relationship with Cen Minghu and Yin Ji. Both of them had experience in military training. He took these two under his command, and by the way, he also brought under his account the young men from the three families who had joined the army.
You must know that the more than 140 people recruited by the three families are much better than other newcomers. After three months of training, he will definitely be far better than Yang Anxuan. Comparing the two, it is a good thing for him that his father sees his ability.
Thinking of this, Yang Anyuan raised his eyebrows at Yang Anxuan with a look of fighting intent.
After the discussion, everyone dispersed.
Yang Quanqi called Yang Anxuan into the inner hall and ordered: "Zhao Tian will take the lead in training new recruits. If you have any good ideas, just tell him to implement them. He has been in the army for many years and has more experience than you. Your main focus should still be on When it comes to cultivating hope and quality, don’t lose the big for the small.”
Yang Anxuan smiled and said: "Father, don't worry, my child knows what he knows. He has recently thought of a plan, and if it succeeds, it will be a high-quality plan."
"Oh, you say."
"The Yin family, Yin Youqi, the father of Yin Dun." Yang Anxuan played it off and only mentioned his name, not directly.
Yang Quanqi stroked his beard and pondered for a moment, then his eyes lit up and he said, "Are you talking about the candidate for the county's official position?"
The nine-grade Zhongzheng system is used to select officials. The state selects a Dazhongzheng, and the Dazhongzheng recommends the county Zhongzheng. The power of appointment lies with Situ Mansion.
Most of the candidates for the commander-in-chief of the county were local nobles who were current officials in the capital. The original commander-in-chief of Xinye County was Wei Cheng, the minister of Cangbe.
However, Wei Cheng was old and frail, and there were rumors three years ago that he would step down as the county magistrate. Xi Hui was the new governor, and it was very possible that he would recommend a new county magistrate. If he recommended Yin Youqi to take over, it would undoubtedly be a big deal.
"If the Zhongzheng of Xinye County chooses Yin Youqi, there is really great hope that Xuan'er will be ranked high." Yang Quanqi said happily: "As my father, I will write a letter to Governor Xi and ask him to recommend him to the Situ Mansion."
"Father, don't be anxious. The candidate for the county's Zhongzheng won't be decided until May. It's too early now." Yang Anxuan said: "This matter needs long-term consideration."
Yang Quanqi calmed down and said: "Yes, Situ is also the king of Kuaiji. He and the governor Xi are not on good terms. It would be undesirable if the governor Xi specifically recommends his friend Qi to rebel."
Yang Anxuan smiled and said: "If Qi, the Yin friend, can become the commander-in-chief of the county, it will be a great blessing for the Yin family. How to convince the King of Kuaiji should be done by the Yin family. My father only needs to mention it to the governor Xi, and he can do it smoothly." Just sit back and watch the results.”
Yang Quanqi laughed and said, "Not bad."
"In the future, if the child travels with Yin Dun, I will look for opportunities to wake him up." Yang Anxuan said confidently: "The three families of Yin, Deng, and Cen are on the same side. With the plan of Mr. Yin, this matter should not be difficult with the combined efforts of the three families. "
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Wollongong is the place where the loyal Wuhou Zhuge Liang worked hard. Emperor Wen of Wei built the Wuhou Temple here, which is very popular.
Yang Anxuan burned incense and worshiped in front of the statue of Zhuge Liang. He was full of respect for this dedicated prime minister of the Shu Han Dynasty. Yin Dun, Gao Guang and others beside him all bowed devoutly and prayed silently.
While Gao Guang and others were visiting Ningyuan Tower, Yang Anxuan took Yin Dun to Gubai Pavilion. There is a cypress tree beside the pavilion with dragon-like branches, which was planted by Zhuge Liang himself.
Yin Dun patted the big tree and sighed: "The world has gone through vicissitudes, but the cypresses are still evergreen. People are not as good as trees."
Yang Anxuan said: "In the past, when Huan Sima passed through Jincheng, he saw the willow trees he had planted in his early years and sighed, 'The trees are like this, how can people tolerate them?' Could Brother Yin want to imitate Huan Sima and lament the passing of time?"
"Huan Sima is a great man of his generation, and his achievements are extraordinary. How can Yin be compared with him?" Yin Dun said dejectedly.
Yang Anxuan said in a deep voice: "Both the Yin and Yang families originated from the Han Dynasty. The rise and fall of the family has been in a downturn for hundreds of years. Now the court is peaceful and the north is covered in dust. A good man is working hard to restore the ancestral business. Does Brother Yin intend to follow the example of Grand Sima Huan? "
Recalling the plan that his grandfather started six years ago, Yin Dun cheered up and said with raised eyebrows: "As heaven moves forward, a gentleman should strive for self-improvement. An Xuan is right, we should work hard to revive our family reputation."
Yang Anxuan raised his palm, Yin Dun understood, and raised his palm in response. The two palms strike each other and the sound is taken as an oath.
"Brother Yin, this is the year of the imperial court. Your Majesty is an official in the court. Do you want to be upright in the county?"
Looking at Yang Anxuan's half-smiling face, Yin Dun was shocked in his heart. The clan had discussed the possibility of replacing Wei Cheng as the county magistrate due to his old age, but this fat man was eyeing too many people, and the Yin family had no advantage.
When Yang Anxuan said this, it must have been the intention of Governor Yang. Governor Yang had a close relationship with Governor Xi, and Governor Xi had to recommend a name to the governor of the county. In this way, his father's hope of becoming the governor became very high.
My heart was burning and I had many thoughts. If my father could become the Zhengzheng of Xinye County, the Yin family's prestige would definitely rise, and they might become the number one family in Xinye. The Deng and Cen families would have to rely on the Yin family, and the girl would go to Beijing. More and more stable.
Yang Anxuan said with a smile: "My father intends to recommend your father to Governor Xi, but he has to make his own plans for matters in the capital."
Yin Dun smiled and said, "Of course."
After hearing Yang Anxuan's words, Yin Dun wished he could grow wings from his ribs and immediately flew back to Yinjiabao to discuss with his grandfather.
It is inevitable for literati to gather together to recite poems and compose poems. Gao Guang, Wei Ziye, Gongsun He and others all have poems. Yin Dun's heart is like a boiling pot at this time, how can he be in the mood to write poems. As for Yang Anxuan, it is only five days since he composed three poems in a row at Phoenix Terrace. If there is another The emergence of good poetry is too shocking.
On the way home, looking at Gao Guang and others who were in high spirits and talking eloquently, Yang Anxuan had a self-deprecating smile on his lips.
If you are too good, you will have no friends. You must learn to be accommodating. If you read the sentence "Death before leaving the army, it will make the hero burst into tears", I am afraid that no one will swim with you next time.
