The night is dark and the cool breeze is blowing. The night in Jichun still makes people feel a bit cold. It was not yet curfew, and Yang Qing was walking unsteadily through the streets of Chengdu, with Shen Da and Zhou Xing slowly following him in a carriage.
Shen Xing was asked to come over two days ago by Yang Qing and Ma Zhong. He had wanted to serve under Yang Qing since the battle in Du'an County, but Yang Qing was the chief clerk at that time and could not use him for a while.
Now that it was better, Yang Qing was promoted to prefect and finally had a position to arrange for him, so Yang Qing asked Ma Zhong to bring over Shen Da, Wu Que and other old people who had fought side by side.
After Shen Da came over, he temporarily served as Yang Qing's escort captain, while Zhou Xing retired and became his deputy.
Yang Qingcai and Liu Yin finished the banquet and were still drunk, so they walked on the street to dissipate their drunkenness. He recalled the conversation with Liu Yin, and secretly thought that although Liu Yin had not fully agreed to his invitation, he believed that Liu Yin would come to visit him tomorrow after thinking about it tonight.
The next day, Yang Qing heard a knock on the door outside the house, thinking that Liu Yin had made up his mind to come and join him. He opened the door sleepily, but found that the person knocking on the door was not him, but a stranger in simple clothes.
The person who came was about thirty years old, with a slender figure and a resolute face. When he saw Yang Qing's eyes showing the intention of asking, he immediately clasped his fists and bowed: "May I ask if this is in front of the new Yueqi Prefect, Mr. Yang Fujun?"
"Exactly. I wonder who you are?" Yang Qing secretly asked. Since this person can recognize him at a glance, he must have done enough work and preparation.
The visitor replied: "I have met Mr. Yang Fu. A certain Zhang Mingyi, courtesy name Boqi, is from Nanchong, Ba County, and is currently engaged in Yizhou."
Yang Qing was shocked when he heard this, and it turned out to be Zhang Yi. Historically, this man was a famous general in the late Ji Han Dynasty. He was generous and heroic, and had won the respect of the Yi people in the south for more than ten years. Later, he followed Jiang Wei in the Northern Expedition, and finally fought with the Wei generals. Xu Zhi died heroically in the battle.
Zhang Yi is a rare talent, but we have never met each other before. I wonder what he wants from me?
"It turns out that Zhang is in charge. Qing has admired his name for a long time, so he invited him to come into the room to talk."
The two sat down separately, and Yang Qing said: "My house is simple, and I only have hot tea to treat each other. I hope you don't mind doing it." Zhang Ni said: "The Lord is an upright and upright official, and I admire him very much. And everyone in Chengdu knows that this tea is It was made by the Lord of the Prefecture, and it tastes great. I can't thank you enough for being treated with this tea." Yang Qing smiled and said, "Zhang Zhang has already received a lot of praise. It's just a cup of tea."
Yang Qing saw that the greetings had passed and it was time to get down to business. He still had many things to do today and he didn't have much time at all, so he asked directly: "Although we didn't know each other before, you and I are from the same county." Sir, I wonder why you are looking for a certain place?"
Zhang Ni stood up and clasped his fists and said: "Since the Lord of the Prefecture asked me directly, I won't hide it anymore. The former Governor of Yuexi, Gong Lu, was a close friend of mine for many years. Now he has been killed by the barbarians, so I am willing to follow the Lord of the Governor to Yue." In Si County, the Yi chief Li Qiucheng who killed Dexu was captured and executed to avenge his friend."
Having said that, Zhang Yi left the table and walked to the hall, where he bowed and said, "I hope that the Lord of the House will do my best. I will definitely do the hard work of a dog and a horse."
It turned out to be like this. No wonder Zhang Yi came to find me. It turned out that he wanted to avenge his friend, and he was a person who valued friendship.
According to the report sent from the back of Yueqi County, it was determined that the leader of the Yi soldiers who directly commanded thousands of Yi soldiers to attack Gong Lu was named Li Qiucheng. This thief was the senior commander of the Situ tribe under Gaoding, and it was this man who led the attack that day. Hundreds of barbarian soldiers attacked the hilltop where Gong Lu refused to defend and killed him. Later, this thief commanded the rebels to besiege Anshang County.
Yang Qing approached Zhang Yi and helped him up: "In the work that attaches great importance to love and righteousness, Gong Mansion Junquan is pleased to know that it is settled. It is a great honor for Qing to be helped by Jun Xiang."
In fact, there is no need for Zhang Yi to take the initiative to ask for help. Faced with such talents, Yang Qing also wanted to take him under his command. How could he not agree when he saw that he was working?
One wish was fulfilled and the other received a great talent. Both of them were happy. Yang Qing happily invited Zhang Yi to sit down again and continued talking. After a while, there was another knock on the door.
"Yin met Mr. Fu."
This time it was Liu Yin who knocked on the door. Yang Qing looked happy and said expectantly: "It must be a happy event for Xiuren to come here. Are you right?"
Liu Yin bent down and worshiped: "Yin has decided that he is willing to go south with the Lord."
Yang Qing helped him up with a smile, took Liu Yin's right wrist and walked into the house: "Haha, it's a double happiness for Yang today. Xiuran comes with me, there is another talented person here."
"Bo Qi, this is Liu Yin and Liu Xiuran, who is currently a literary historian in Shu County." Yang Qing hurriedly introduced him as soon as he entered the door: "Xiuran, this is Zhang Yi and Zhang Boqi, who is currently working in the prefecture and county."
The two of them saluted each other and expressed their respects for a long time. After the three of them sat down, Yang Qing smiled again and said: "So that you two can know that you two have similar temperaments, both are brave men, and both are willing to join the army." He serves in the military, so you two should get closer in the future."
The two of them were curious after hearing the words. They looked at each other at the same time and saw that the other person's eyes were clear and lively. They knew that Yang Fujun was right. Both he and the person in front of him were highly skilled in martial arts. There was no way they would compete with each other in the future.
Liu Yin spoke first and said, "In the future, Yin will definitely seek advice from Brother Boqi." Zhang Yi was not to be outdone and replied, "I think so too, and I am waiting for Xiuren's advice."
Seeing this, Yang Qing smiled and said: "You two don't have to rush for a while, there will be more opportunities to discuss each other in the future. It just so happens that both of you are knowledgeable in military strategy. Now follow me to the Tiger Bu Camp to select a group of brave elites. The Prime Minister allows me Selecting guards from the army, there is no telling that these people will become our most important support in Yueqi County in the future, so we must not do it at will."
At the Lieutenant Colonel Field of the Hubu Military Camp, Yang Qing and three others, accompanied by Guan Xing, were watching the sergeants train.
Now Shen Da and Zhou Xing had more than 30 guards, so Yang Qing could still select 70 sergeants from the Hubu Camp and other Chinese armies.
He has handed over the selection to Liu Yin and Zhang Yi. This is not only to bring out their strengths, but also to test them. Although these two are outstanding generals proven in history, they have no military experience at this time. Everything must start with training and growth.
"Master Fu, please also decide on the share of the troops." Zhang Ni said.
Yang Qing thought for a while and then determined the number of soldiers: "Then choose twenty sword and shield soldiers, twenty halberd soldiers, twenty crossbowmen, and ten cavalry. They must all be tall and proficient in martial arts. man of."
"Of course, the selected sergeants must all be those who have volunteered to go to Nanzhong and make contributions." Yang Qing added.
"Yes. We both understand."
"Oh, Mr. Yang Fu can go to Nanzhong to establish his achievements. I really envy Guan." Guan Xing watched Yang Qing's instructions from the side and couldn't help but sigh.
Yang Qing said: "General, why should you be impatient? The imperial court will definitely send troops to quell the rebellion in Nanzhong. By then, the general will have his own place to use his skills. Now Qing is just taking a front line."
Guan Xing knew this, nodded and said with a smile: "Haha, Mr. Yang is absolutely right. He is impatient. Now it is only right to train the Tiger Infantry for the imperial court."
Yang Qing saw that Guan Xing understood and didn't say much. More than half an hour later, Liu Yin and Zhang Yi entered the commander's tent and reported that all seventy sergeants had been selected, and Yang Qing was invited to review them.
Yang Qing waved his hand: "No need, Hubu Camp is an elite division, and you two are selected from it, so they are all brave and elite."
After saying that, he said to Guan Xing: "General Anguo, we have finished selecting, and we would like to ask the general for his approval." Guan Xing would not object, so he called the military officials and ordered him to take Liu Yin and two people to deliver the goods.
After a while, the delivery matters were completed, and Yang Qing said goodbye to Guan Xing immediately. Guan Xing personally sent the three of them out of the camp gate. Looking at Yang Qing and the others' retreating figures, he felt indescribable envy.
