The more Yang Lin talked, the more guilty he became. Liu Zhang's reaction was so strange, he was happy and disappointed for a while.
"Yes! Of course I can! Are you two young masters martial arts practitioners?"
Yang Lin nodded quickly and introduced his son to Liu Zhang.
"My lord Mingjian, my two sons have learned marksmanship from me since they were young, and now they have achieved some success! Although they are not as good as the generals under my lord's command, they are not comparable to ordinary people either!"
"How about Captain Biyang?"
Hearing Liu Zhang's question, Yang Lin couldn't help but show a hint of pride.
"My lord, although Yang Lin is old, he is not comparable to these boys! However, these two boys have mastered the essence of my marksmanship. It is estimated that in a few years, they will be better than my old bones!"
Liu Zhang was slightly ashamed. Yang Lin was in his forties at most, so why did he look like he was seventy or eighty years old!
However, Liu Zhang was relieved. Yang Lin had a hot temper, but his personality and temper were very similar. He was very straight and had no twists and turns. Yang Lin said that if his son could surpass him, then there should be no problem.
Regarding Yang Lin's ability, Liu Zhang specifically asked Huang Zhong to find out, and Huang Zhong gave a good evaluation. If the force value is calculated according to one hundred, Yang Lin can almost reach eighty, which is between the second-rate and third-rate generals.
Don't underestimate these people with 80 martial arts, they can also kill everyone on the battlefield! It's just that they look a little mediocre against the background of first-class military commanders.
"Yang Junwei, please let my subordinates Tai Shici and Zhao Yun be good at using guns, and their marksmanship is superb. There is no one who can use guns better than them in the world!"
Liu Zhang felt that he had gone too far, as if he looked down on Yang Lin by saying this, but Yang Lin did not look displeased.
"You might as well let Yang Ang and Yang Ren choose one each. I'll ask Tai Shi Ci and Zhao Yun to accept your two sons as deputy generals respectively. First, they can learn the art of war, and second, they can improve their martial arts. What do you think?"
In fact, what Liu Zhang said was a bit hurtful. Yang Lin himself was good at using spears, but now he asked his two sons to learn from others. He obviously looked down on Yang Lin.
However, Yang Lin was not unhappy at all, but was extremely excited.
"My lord, that's great! I have already learned the martial arts from generals Zhao Yun and Tai Shici. They are hundreds of times better than me! It is a great blessing to have them teach my son!"
Liu Zhang was naturally relieved by Yang Lin's reaction and had more expectations for Yang Ang and Yang Ren.
"Okay, then this matter is settled! Just let them go as soon as possible after you go back!"
Yang Lin and Yan Shan were very excited, which also made them feel wise to accept Liu Zhang as their master.
"Yes! I'll make arrangements as soon as I get back!"
"By the way, the banditry in Hanzhong County is now clear. If we allocate five hundred county soldiers to each county, it will inevitably be a waste of resources. I intend to gather these county soldiers and train them frequently, so they can be put to use."
After all, there were 6,000 soldiers. They couldn't be kept in the county town all the time. Liu Zhang naturally wanted to take advantage of them.
"Lord, I have no objection. I wonder who you plan to appoint as their commander-in-chief?"
Although Yang Lin is a county lieutenant, he does not have much desire for military power, which can be seen from his magnanimous expression.
Liu Zhang chuckled and patted Yang Lin on the shoulder.
"Lieutenant Yang, what are you talking about? You are a lieutenant, so of course you organize the training!"
Yang Lin was stunned at first, and then he was overjoyed. He thought he had just joined Liu Zhang and would never be so reused, but he didn't expect Liu Zhang to value him so much.
"Lord, don't worry! I will definitely train these county soldiers well!"
Liu Zhang was very pleased with Yang Lin's attitude, and he deserved this trust because of his enthusiasm.
"Okay! Lieutenant Yang, go and gather all these soldiers and station them at Yangping Pass. From now on, you will be the guard of Yangping Pass!"
Yang Lin did not hesitate and accepted the order directly, but he did have some doubts about stationing near Yangping Pass.
"Lord, are the Liangzhou rebels coming to attack Hanzhong?"
"I don't know either. We can only take precautions before they happen! If Liangzhou troops want to sneak attack Hanzhong, they must take the Qishan Avenue. If we are unprepared and let them suddenly appear under Yangping Pass, Yangping Pass will definitely be lost! By then,
The land of Hanzhong is no longer in danger!"
Liu Zhang was not sure whether Hanzhong would be attacked. If we follow the historical process, the Liangzhou governor would attack the Xiliang rebels the year after that, in 187, after the civil strife in Bianzhang and Han Sui. Although Geng Bi's death method and history
Exactly the same, but the time is two years ahead of time!
Geng Bi's death once again sounded the alarm for Liu Zhang. Who knows if Han Sui will mutiny in advance? Will he be more powerful than in history?
Everything has variables! Liu Zhang can no longer simply rely on memory to do certain things.
For example, Yangping Pass must be fortified! Yangping Pass is different from Hulao Pass and Hangu Pass. It is a pass built on a mountain. Yangping Pass connects two mountain peaks and stands between Jinniu Road and Chencang Road.
At the intersection, he can simultaneously resist the troops from Guanzhong, Liangzhou and Yizhou.
Because of this, the Yangping Pass on Zoumaling actually seems to occupy a favorable location. However, it is not an exaggeration to call this location a natural hazard. As long as we defend it carefully, the enemy will never be able to steal it.
However, if precautions are not taken properly, it is very easy to be stolen into the pass, resulting in the loss of Yangping Pass.
Historically, Su Gu, the prefect of Hanzhong, did not pay attention to the defense of Yangping Pass, and Zhang Lu easily opened the gap, thus completely conquering Hanzhong step by step.
If the Liangzhou rebels made up their mind to enter Hanzhong first, they would definitely not be as simple as leading 30,000 to 50,000 troops, but a hundred thousand troops! Yangping Pass would become the most solid fortress against these rebels.
Once Yangping Pass was broken and a hundred thousand troops entered the Hanzhong Plain, Liu Zhang really had no way to save himself!
With tens of thousands of new soldiers fighting against 100,000 Xiliang cavalry, no matter how arrogant Liu Zhang is, he knows that he will definitely be invincible!
"Lieutenant Yang, after you are stationed at Yangping Pass, you must not only train your troops and horses, but also always pay attention to the movements of Qishan Avenue! Yangping Pass must be more prepared for the defense in the direction of Qishan Avenue!"
Seeing how serious Liu Zhang was, Yang Lin did not dare to be careless at all, so he immediately made a guarantee.
"Don't worry, my lord, after I arrive at Yangping Pass, I will definitely pay attention to defense. Even if the Liangzhou rebels have an army of 100,000, they will be kept out of the pass!"
Liu Zhang nodded, feeling very relieved about Yang Lin. Although Yang Lin was irritable, he was not a careless person. He would definitely implement what he said.
Even if Yang Lin cannot defend Yangping Pass, it will not be broken through instantly. He will definitely give Liu Zhang time to react.
"Yan Juncheng, seize all the time to count the supplies in Hanzhong County. Our troops and horses are being recruited, and the number will increase sharply soon. We must always pay attention to the troops, horses, food, wages, and equipment, and we must not make any mistakes!"
"Yes, I will check it right away and give my lord a reply as soon as possible!"
Liu Zhang also did some calculations in his mind. He brought 200,000 shi of grain and grass from Luoyang, and consumed almost the same amount of grain in the Hanzhong treasury along the way. The Yizhou Governor's Office promised to provide 500,000 shi, and now it has reached 300,000 shi. Stone, plus the 150,000 stones seized by the bandits, the total amount of food and grass should be 900,000 stones!
This amount of food and grass is definitely enough at present, and can sustain an army of 100,000 for a year! Not to mention that Liu Zhang has an army of 100,000!
The most important thing is that Liu Zhang still has the chess piece Panzhou in his hand, and he can threaten the governor of Yizhou at any time. If Quejian dares to disobey, he can threaten him at any time with this imperial-given ax!
Unknowingly, Liu Zhang also lived a life without worries about food and grass!