At the camp outside the city, Chen Changqing looked at the place where Yang Xuan camped, and the corner of his mouth couldn't help but twitch.
This place is a playground for daily training. Yang Xuan camped here, which is really not in line with the rules.
However, he also knew that this was something Zhao Mo did. Under normal circumstances, the quartermaster in the camp would have to arrange things for people and wait until they set up camp. That would be just looking for trouble.
Now it seems that it is probably impossible to get Yang Xuan to move.
"Admiral, you're here so early."
As soon as Yang Xuan came out of the cave, he saw Chen Changqing and hurried forward to say hello.
Chen Changqing could only frown. The soldiers in the camp have finished their morning exercises. It's strange that you can still sleep with such movement.
Yang Xuan waved and called Lu Yue and other guards: "Come, show us our new weapons."
As soon as Lu Yue came over, he bowed to Chen Changqing: "I have met the admiral. Master, please bow to me as a disciple."
Chen Changqing narrowed his eyes and helped Lu Yue up with a smile: "We haven't seen each other for several years. I didn't expect that master and apprentice would be reunited here today. Are you now Master Yang's bodyguard?"
Lu Yue said: "My disciple is now the Yulin Guard, and is ordered by the emperor to protect Mr. Yang."
Chen Changqing said with a smile: "Okay, okay, with your protection, Mr. Yang can be safe. We captured Zhao Ming yesterday, but it was you who took action?"
Lu Yue shook his head: "The incident happened suddenly and before my disciple could react, it was this colleague who took action."
Chen Changqing looked in the direction he pointed, and it was Zhang Junbao next to Yang Xuan, and his eyes suddenly lit up.
"Oh, this young man has very good bones and is a good young man in martial arts." Chen Changqing said with a smile: "Does this little brother learn from the He family?"
Zhang Junbao entered the Yulin Guard, and his temper became calmer. He immediately clasped his fists and replied: "I learned from Yingtianfu Laojun Guanzhen Zhang."
Chen Changqing squinted his eyes and thought for a long time, then shook his head, not knowing who the real person in this picture was.
Yang Xuan added at the side: "This Master Zhang is the uncle of the master of Longhu Mountain. He was given the title of Master by the Emperor not long ago."
Chen Changqing suddenly showed a look of realization: "It turns out to be him, no wonder, no wonder."
"The Admiral actually has an old relationship with Zhenren Zhang?"
Chen Changqing snorted: "This guy had a fight with me back then. There was no winner or loser."
He looked at Zhang Junbao again: "Since you are his apprentice, do you dare to have sex with me?"
Yang Xuan was shocked, Chen Changqing had a feud with the old Taoist priest. Isn't this bad? Why didn't the old Taoist priest tell me at that time?
Zhang Junbao also looked puzzled: "Admiral, are you trying to avenge a private vendetta?"
Yang Xuan opened his mouth wide, you really dare to say anything.
But Chen Changqing didn't take it seriously and said with a smile: "How can I bully the small with the big? It's just that the competition wasn't all fun yet. Your master's martial arts attainments are quite promising. I'm just a hunter."
I'm just happy, forget it if you're scared."
Zhang Junbao rubbed his neck: "Then what's there to be afraid of? You can't look down on me just because I'm young."
"Okay, okay, I haven't interacted with anyone in many years. It's time to stretch my muscles."
With that said, Chen Changqing began to take off his outer robe.
Yang Xuan on the side was dumbfounded, what kind of fun was this?
The two people, one old and one young, quickly got into position, and Chen Changqing hooked his hand: "Come on."
Zhang Junbao clasped his fists: "I'm offended."
The next moment, Zhang Junbao flashed forward and came to Chen Changqing, punching him directly in the face.
Chen Changqing slightly misplaced his body and went to grab Zhang Junbao with his backhand, but he nimbly dodged it.
The two of them fought back and forth.
One was agile, the other was steady. Zhang Junbao circled around Chen Changqing, but he couldn't find any flaws. Finally, he jumped out of the circle and held his hand: "I am not your opponent."
Chen Changqing lowered his posture and said with a smile: "You are not bad. You can fight with me for so many rounds at such a young age. This real disciple really has a good hand."
Just when Yang Xuan thought that this matter was finally over, he heard Zhang Junbao say: "I know you are holding back. My weakness lies in my lack of strength, but I have a senior brother who is born with supernatural powers. If you fight him, you won't necessarily win."
I can beat it."
"Oh?" Chen Changqing narrowed his eyes and asked curiously: "Who is your senior brother?"
Zhang Junbao said: "My senior brother's name is Yang Xiao. He will be here in a few days."
Yang Xiao was stunned, you don't feel uncomfortable if you don't cause trouble, right?
Chen Changqing looked at Yang Xuan: "This Yang Xiao must be your brother. I have long heard that this man is highly skilled and powerful. He also once fought against bandits in Youzhou and protected His Highness the Crown Prince."
Yang Xuan smiled awkwardly: "It's my brother who once studied martial arts under Master Zhang."
Chen Changqing nodded: "Very good, the army needs such fierce generals."
Then, without saying any more, he enthusiastically turned the topic to new weapons.
Weapons made of high-strength steel are naturally stronger than previous weapons, and they are even more formidable when used. Chen Changqing played with the sword twice, and then tried the armor. In the end, he fell in love with the bow and crossbow. The wooden stakes outside the camp fence were all covered.
Crossbow arrows.
"This thing can shoot farther than ordinary bows and arrows, with high accuracy and less effort to string. If all my army of 100,000 people can be equipped with this thing, there will be no need to worry about the Wala people not retreating."
Yang Xuan nodded: "The stuff is good, but it's a bit expensive. I'm afraid it's unlikely that a hundred thousand troops will be equipped in the short term."
"Expensive? How expensive can it be?"
Yang Xuan muttered: "This crossbow, based on the price purchased by the Ministry of War, is two hundred and thirty taels, with thirty crossbow arrows, a set of armor, four hundred taels, and a long sword, one hundred and eighty taels.
The entire set of equipment costs a total of eight hundred and one taels of silver."
Chen Changqing frowned, came closer and asked, "Didn't you say you hired some craftsmen to come over? Can we save some money by making it ourselves?"
Yang Xuan was startled, took a step back and said, "Admiral, do you know my identity?"
This question confused Chen Changqing: "What is your identity?"
"Admiral, I am the head of the Commercial and Trade Department of the Ministry of Household Affairs. The Commercial and Trade Department is in charge of Shengfa Company's property. What you just said is clearly teaching me to bend the law for personal gain."
"Ahem!" Chen Changqing was choked by Yang Xuan: "I made a mistake. I made a mistake."
Yang Xuan added: "However, by bringing over the craftsmen, the price can still be reduced to some extent. At least it saves the time and cost of transportation."
Chen Changqing nodded.
Yang Xuan added: "In addition, there is another way to reduce costs."
Chen Changqing quickly asked: "What method?"
A sly smile appeared on Yang Xuan's lips: "Xiaoguan heard that there is an iron mine in the south of Ganzhou. If the iron ore here can be mined and used to make weapons, the cost will naturally be greatly reduced."
Chen Changqing took a deep breath and narrowed his eyes at Yang Xuan.
The iron mine that Yang Xuan mentioned belonged to the imperial court in name, but was actually controlled by the Zhao family. Yang Xuan's intention was clearly to undermine the Zhao family.