Chapter 129
Choosing Zhang He as the cavalry commander.
In fact,
Wang Hao had carefully considered it.
First, Zhang He performed well in the process of fighting against the Yellow Turbans and won the recognition of all the soldiers; second, Wang Hao had a deep chat with Zhang He and knew that before he participated in the fight against the Yellow Turbans, he had been a cavalryman in the border county.
Moreover, he was the team leader at the time and managed fifty cavalrymen.
He had been a cavalryman, had management experience, and had military exploits.
If he didn't promote such a person, would he really promote Zhang Nan, who only had qualifications?
Wang Hao was not so foolish!
He believed that as long as he was sincere, he would definitely win Zhang He's trust.
Although the other party has not recognized the master yet, sooner or later, he will become his excellent subordinate.
Zhang He did not disappoint Wang Hao either!
The cavalry was formed.
He issued a strict order on the first day.
All soldiers, whether eating, sleeping, walking, or training, except for shitting and peeing, were not allowed to dismount.
As the cavalry commander, he set an example by training with the soldiers and resting on the warhorse together.
Because he knew very well that the Qiang and Hu tribes, Xianbei tribes, and even Xiongnu and Wuhuan tribes were good at riding and shooting because war horses were their home.
Eating, drinking, defecating, urinating, and sleeping could all be done on horses.
Therefore, Zhang He also required his soldiers to get their bodies used to war horses, and then get familiar with them, and finally completely integrate with them. Only in this way could they become real elite cavalrymen!
It must be admitted that
Zhang He's training method was cruel.
But it was effective.......
It was really amazing!
In less than ten days, even soldiers who had never ridden a horse could ride slowly; in less than twenty days, all the soldiers had no problem riding a horse and galloping; in less than a month, they had become accustomed to the days on war horses, riding a horse and galloping at will.
In other words, Zhang He only took one month to get all the soldiers into the formal training stage.
This greatly shortened the growth period of a cavalry!
Wang Hao was really very satisfied!
""My lord, look!"
Gao Lan pointed to the cavalrymen who were training on the parade ground and said with a smile,"Our cavalrymen have officially entered the training stage. According to the plan submitted by Zhang He, we will start with the simple ones, such as horse charging and long-range weapon stabbing!"
"......"
As Gao Lan explained, Wang Hao nodded.
Now, he has some experience in cavalry training in his mind.
This is the result of his improved intelligence and command.
Therefore!
After listening to Zhang He's plan, he immediately knew that he was an expert.
You know, the current cavalry is mainly equipped with three kinds of weapons, long weapons iron spears, horse lances, short weapons ring-headed swords, and long-range bows and crossbows!
The most difficult of them is the bow and crossbow, because you need to free your hands and maintain the stability of your body; and the simplest is the stabbing and chopping of the cavalry!
Zhang He arranged it from easy to difficult, very detailed, and extremely reasonable.
"Um!"
"Very good!"
Wang Hao nodded with satisfaction:"Zhang He really didn't disappoint me. If we train them in this way, it seems that in three months at most, the cavalry will basically be able to fight."
"Yes!"
Gao Lan also echoed:"In the past, everyone was somewhat dissatisfied. Zhang He's qualifications were not even as good as Zhao Feng's. Why should he be the commander of the cavalry? But now it seems that my lord, you really have a keen eye!"
"I admire you very much!"
Gao Lan clasped his hands and said from the bottom of his heart.
"Let's go!"
Wang Hao waved his hand:"I'm just here to take a look, let's not disturb the cavalry's training."
Gao Lan nodded:"Okay!"
Leaving the parade ground.
The two walked on the streets of the county.
Now, the walls of Yong County are being raised, and damaged areas are being repaired. There is an endless stream of craftsmen transporting materials on the street.
It's like a bustling scene.
To be honest!
Even Wang Hao himself feels a great sense of accomplishment.
From the time he took office to now, it has only been two months, and it can be said that his political achievements are remarkable.
Not only did he get rid of villains and tyrants, but he also recruited soldiers and formed cavalry, repaired the city walls, and forged weapons.
He used two months to complete what others have not been able to accomplish in three to five years.
Now!
All that's left is training the soldiers.
"Is there any news from Liangzhou?"
Wang Hao asked tentatively.
"Not yet."
Gao Lan let out a long breath:"However, I will remind Deng Zhan and Wang Fu to pay close attention and report any news in time without any mistakes!"
The rangers are relatively undisciplined.
Although they are all elite, they are more suitable to be spies and collect intelligence at present.
Deng Zhan and others also roam around all year round, so it is easy for them to catch them.
"Good!"
Wang Hao nodded:"Be more careful, Lu Zhonglang said that the Qiang and Hu in Liangzhou may cause chaos, we have to guard against this, after all, being careful never hurts!"
Wang Hao really didn't dare to be careless.
It is now mid-October!
According to historical trajectory, there will be civil strife in Liangzhou in November.
In March of the following year, they will march into Sanfu.
The current time point is really very sensitive.
Gao Lan bowed and saluted:"My lord, don't worry, I will always pay attention to the movements in the direction of Liangzhou."
Wang Hao simply hummed and let out a long breath:"No matter what, we still have to do ourselves well. Let's repair the city wall first. After it is repaired, add four arrow towers at the four corners of the city wall. Don't make them of wood, but make them all bricks."
Gao Lan responded:"Yes!"
*****
Time flies, days and months pass by like shuttles.
In the blink of an eye, another month has passed.
In the county government,
Wang Hao was handling things.
Suddenly, a hurried report sounded outside:
"Report"
Wang Hao looked up.
He saw Deng Zhan running over in a hurry, bowing and saying,"My lord, something bad has happened!"
Wang Hao frowned and asked subconsciously,"What happened in Liangzhou?"
"Yeah!"
Deng Zhan nodded and said,"Two days ago, the Huangzhong Yicong Hu in Jincheng rebelled, appointed Beigong Boyu as general, and took Liangzhou military commander Bian Yun and Liangzhou military commander Han Yue as hostages and refused to release them."
""Ah?"
All the civil and military officials in the hall were stunned.
Gao Lan stared at him:"What did you say? The Yicong Hu in Huangzhong actually rebelled?"
Deng Zhan hummed and nodded:"That's right! I just received the intelligence and immediately rushed here to report!"
Zhang Ji frowned, knowing that something was wrong:"My lord, this matter is too big. Let's report it to the court as soon as possible. Once Liangzhou can't suppress it, the other party will definitely invade Sanfu."
During this period of time.
Wang Hao's tricks have convinced Zhang Ji.
Therefore, he has recognized Wang Hao as his master and expressed his willingness to swear allegiance to him until death!
"Liangzhou itself did not report it, so how can we report it?"
Although it is right to report it, if this kind of thing is investigated, I am afraid it is really hard to explain.
"But......"
Zhang Ji took a deep breath and said,"Are we just going to watch the civil strife in Liangzhou?"
Wang Hao naturally couldn't just sit there and do nothing. He paused and said,"Well, you immediately send someone to send a letter to Lu Zhi. If he handles this matter, perhaps the effect will be better!"
Zhang Ji nodded and said,"Yes! I'll do it immediately!"
"Deng Zhan!"
"The end is here!"
"You continue to find out the news, and there must be no mistakes."
"promise!"
"Zhang Nan, Zhang He!"
"The end is here!"
"Strengthen training. Once Liangzhou cannot suppress the rebellion, the bandits will inevitably invade Sanfu!"
"promise!"
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The war is about to begin!