Outside Shanggui City, at the Han Army's camp, more than a thousand soldiers were practicing martial arts in the school grounds. Yang Qing, accompanied by Liu Yin and others, was watching the sergeants' training while inspecting the camp fortifications.
The camp here was expanded and renovated based on the original Wei army camp. Not only did dozens of more barracks be built, but also a large number of fortifications such as boundary stakes and antlers were added. The entire camp layout was based on the military art taught by Zhuge Liang. As a result, the defense has been greatly improved compared to the original Wei camp.
After these days of mobilization and recruitment, the four thousand soldiers set by Yang Qing have been fully recruited. Except for the front thousand cavalry, the other three are infantry. Since nearly half of them are veterans, the state soldiers are only young. It has been formed, but with the old leading the new, it has formed a considerable combat capability.
"Yes, these spearmen are quite decent in training. Xiuren, you have done a good job these days." Yang Qing pointed at the sergeants in the school field and said with satisfaction.
Liu Yin on the side responded with a smile: "Your Majesty, you have given me the reward. The training of spears is simpler than that of swords, shields, bows and crossbows, and there are veteran soldiers serving as low-level officers such as captains, team leaders, and camp commanders, so the new recruits can So easy to get started with.”
"Well, how is the training with the cavalry?" Yang Qing turned to Tao Gong on the other side and asked.
Tao Gong cupped his fists and said, "Returning to the envoy, there are indeed many good riders in Longyou. Half of the thousand cavalrymen under me can actually ride a horse, so the progress of these days of training is not too slow."
After a pause, he continued: "It's just that the war horses are still a lot worse. They can't ride one person at a time, which greatly affects the training of sergeants."
"Don't worry, I have ordered You Chu, the governor of Longxi, to send another batch of good horses. Liangzhou in Longyou is already rich in good horses. Now that our Han army has a firm foothold in the north, we no longer have to worry about horses. .
The elite cavalry of the state soldiers will not only have to have one person and one horse, but in the future they will also have to have one person and two horses, or even three people and one horse. "Yang Qing waved his hand and said proudly.
Tao Gong was also deeply affected and looked very excited. Yang Qing added: "But I just told you to train these thousand cavalry into first-class elites."
"Please rest assured that I will never betray my trust."
Yang Qing was very satisfied after hearing this, nodded with a smile, patted his shoulder again and said: "By the way, Lieutenant Tao, I have already submitted a report to the court to declare you as the Zhonglang General. From now on, you are my Yongzhou." General Zhonglang."
This was an agreement he and Tao Gong had made long ago. As long as Tao Gong completes the formation of the cavalry, Yang Qing will promote him to the rank of Zhonglang General. Now is the time to fulfill his promise.
Tao Gong was overjoyed when he heard this. He bowed down and said with tears of gratitude: "Thank you so much, envoy. I dare not to do the hard work of the dogs and horses, and do my best to train the soldiers in order to repay the envoy for your great kindness."
"No need to be polite, this is something you and I have agreed upon in Chengdu, and I shall abide by it.
Besides, I already know your talents. It is more than enough for you to be a Zhonglang General. Not to mention Zhonglang General, it is very possible for you to become a General in the future. "Yang Qing helped Tao Gong up and laughed.
Just when Tao Gong was about to say a few words of gratitude, a petty official suddenly ran from a distance, cupped his hands towards Yang Qing and said, "Your Majesty, Yang Biejia, please return home as soon as possible."
"Why are you so anxious?"
Yang Qing recognized this person as one of Yang Xi's assistants. When he saw him panting, he thought he was running all the way from the city, and he felt a chill in his heart, thinking that something big had happened.
The secretary replied: "Back to the envoy, Zhang Ni, the new governor of Tianshui, has arrived in the city. Yang Biejia invites you to return to the city to meet him."
"Bo Qi is here?" Yang Qing said with surprise, "That's great, I'm waiting for him." Then he said to Liu Yin, "Xiuran is coming back to the city with me. You and Bo Qi also have two friends." Haven’t seen you for years, right?”
"Yes, I haven't seen Bo Qi since he was transferred to Hanzhong in the fourth year of Jianxing. Now it's good, we old friends are finally together again." Liu Yin also said happily.
As soon as he entered the gate of the Governor's Mansion, Yang Qing saw a group of people gathered in the front yard, and the leader was Yang Xi. Next to him was a middle-aged man with dark skin and a resolute face. Looking closely, who could he be if he wasn't Zhang Yi?
"Boqi."
Seeing his former right-hand man standing in front of him, Yang Qing couldn't help shouting happily.
Zhang Ni also hurriedly came forward and bowed down: "I have seen the envoy before, but I haven't seen you for several years. How is the envoy always?"
"Okay, I'm fine. However, your face has turned dark after many years of guarding Yuexun. This shows that you often go out and are exposed to wind and sun, right?"
Zhang Yi smiled and said: "These are all the duties of a humble position. Yuexun County is the envoy's hard work. Yi took it from the envoy and took good care of it."
"It's not just my hard work, it's also your hard work."
Thinking of the past in Nanzhong, Yang Qing couldn't help but sigh with emotion, and said: "I really miss those old friends in Nanzhong!"
"Your Majesty, Bo Qi is not the only old friend of Nanzhong. Who do you think these four people are?" Yang Xi pulled out four men from behind the crowd as he spoke.
Yang Qing looked curiously for the sound, and after a moment couldn't help but exclaimed: "Lei Xiong, Feng Chong! And E Huan!"
It turned out that Lei Xiong and Feng Chong, two of Yang Qing's old subordinates in Yuexun, and E Huan, the most powerful general under Yi Wang Gaoding, were also here. Just now, Yang Qing was busy talking to Zhang Yi, but he didn't notice the three of them. people.
"I've met the envoy." The three of them quickly saluted.
Yang Qing said happily: "How come you three are also here?"
"Your Majesty, it was Yi who brought the three of them here. Ever since the imperial edict transferring me to Tianshui as the prefect was sent to Yuexun, Lei Xiong and Feng Chong had been clamoring to go north with me. Later, E Huan After this guy found out, he joined in.
I couldn't resist them, but I also thought that Shi Jun really needed manpower, so I brought them together. "Zhang Yi, who was chatting happily with Liu Yin at this time, quickly explained.
Yang Qing nodded, looked at the three people and said happily: "Okay, they came just in time, I am short of manpower here."
"Your Majesty, when will there be a war? In the past two years, I have been sick in Yuexi." Lei Xiong said with a smile.
Yang Qing said: "Haha, Meng Lie, don't be impatient. Are you afraid that there will be no battles to fight in the North? There will be many opportunities to fight in the future."
"By the way, didn't Wen Ran say there were four old friends? Where is the other one?"
Yang Xi pointed at the heroic man on the far left and replied, "Your Majesty, does this person look familiar to you?"
Yang Qing was looking at it carefully, when Liu Yin was startled and shouted: "But Wu'an Wu Erlang?"
"Wu An, a humble official, has seen envoys and generals."
Yang Qing suddenly realized that he finally remembered this person, nodded and said: "So Wu Erlang, I said he looks familiar."
This man was none other than Wu'erlang Wu'an who was drafted into the army in Anshang County. Because he was one of the most outstanding recruits in that batch, Yang Qing was very impressed with him. He remembered when he left the post of Yuexun Prefect. , Wu An has already accumulated merit and been promoted to the rank of commander.
"It's really your boy, you followed him northward!" Liu Yin stepped forward and patted Wu An on the shoulder, saying happily.
Back then, Liu Yin valued Wu An very much and saw that he was a good material for martial arts training, so he often took him with him to train him in martial arts.
Before Liu Yin left, he specially promoted Wu An to the position of music director. Therefore, Liu Yin not only had the kindness to teach him, but also had a lot of kindness to know him.
Wu An was quite excited to see his benefactor Liu Yin today. After listening to his question, he quickly clasped his fists respectfully and replied: "General, that's right."
"Wu Erlang is now the governor of a certain family, so this time he went to the north and brought him with him." At this time, Zhang Ni explained again.
Liu Yin smiled and said: "Bo Qi, Wu Erlang is a man who can lead troops to fight. Isn't it a waste of talent to be a trusted guard by your side? It's better to let him return to the army. Only by rushing into battle can he have a future. "
"Haha, don't think that I can't see it. You want to transfer him to your side again and train him personally. Hehe, this is not possible. Finally, I have a bold, careful, and highly skilled guard leader beside me. How is it possible? Let him go easily?" Zhang Yi looked reluctant.
Liu Yin said anxiously: "This is easy to handle. There are many talented people in our army. I guarantee that you, the Tianshui prefect, will pick out a bold, careful, and outstanding military commander. As for Wu Erlang, I think he should be placed in the army. Most suitable.”
"No, since you have someone in the army, why do you keep an eye on Wu Erlang? I won't agree." Zhang Yi shook his head like a rattle.
Liu Yin said: "But..."
Seeing that the two of them were talking lively, Yang Qing hurriedly interrupted: "Okay, let's talk about these things later. It's rare for old friends like us to get together today, so we should have a few drinks in the evening."
As he said that, he turned to Yang Xi and asked, "Has the banquet been prepared?"
"Don't worry, I have already given the order, and the kitchen is doing it now."
Yang Qing nodded and said, "Okay. Remember to inform De Mao and the others. Oh, by the way, also call Jiang Zhizhong and other staff. In the evening, the state government will take care of Bo Qi and the others."
"yes."
After giving the instructions, Yang Qing smiled and said to Zhang Yi and others: "It's still early for the banquet. Come on, I'll wait to talk in the hall."
After that, everyone embraced Yang Qing and walked into the lobby of the Governor's Mansion. Of course, Yang Qing and others were overjoyed to meet old friends again, and they had a great time reminiscing about old times.
