At this time, Yang Fan had arrived at the Yulin Guard's Hundred Horsemen to officially carry out the handover. He had already received the transfer order from the Ministry of War.
The Yulin Guard, as the Imperial Army of Yuan Cong, had a permanent armed force at Black Tortoise Gate, which was the Hundred Horsemen. The so-called Hundred Horsemen was the most trusted armed force of the Emperor. In fact, a few years later, the Imperial Army of Yuan Cong developed the Thousand Horsemen and Ten Thousand Horsemen. Their nature was more or less the same, just to prove that they were closer to the Emperor.
The Hundred Horsemen was obviously one of the core forces. Their position among the Imperial Guards was second only to the Inner Guards.
The military discipline here was strict. Although Yang Fan had passed the inspection of the Outer Palace, he was still subjected to a strict interrogation when he entered the Black Tortoise Gate tower to meet the Brigade Commander of the Hundred Horsemen.
After Yang Fan's transfer order was verified, the soldier guarding the gate glanced at him and shook his head. "Follow me!"
Yang Fan followed him and walked up the wide stone steps. Before they reached the tower, two burly men came up from behind. When they saw the soldier leading Yang Fan, one of them asked, "Zhang Xitong, what is this man doing?"
The soldier leading Yang Fan laughed. "Captain Huang, Captain Cheng, this man was transferred from Big Horn. He will soon be one of our Hundred Horsemen."
"Oh?"
The two men had already passed them, but when they heard this, they stopped in their tracks. Captain Huang, who asked the question just now, turned around and looked at Yang Fan condescendingly. He said scornfully, "Big Horn? What kind of person can this bunch of trumpeters and gongs have to be in our Hundred Horsemen? If this goes on, what will our Hundred Horsemen become? Juggling! "
Yang Fan glanced at this person. He wasn't tall and was slightly plump, but he didn't look bloated at all. His face was ordinary, and he had a slightly disdainful expression. However, he had an air of superiority about him. The person next to him was slightly taller than him. His face was clear and resolute, not as crude as him, but rather somewhat refined.
The Yuancong Imperial Army was an armed force under the Emperor's personal command since the founding of the Tang dynasty. However, up until now, this army had been passed down through several generations. In order to maintain their combat effectiveness and make them the most elite force in the Imperial Army, in addition to the best equipment and strict training, every time a war broke out in the Tang dynasty, they would take turns to transfer soldiers from the Imperial Army to experience the bloody battles on the battlefield.
As the elites of the elites, every member of the "Hundred Steeds" had been on the battlefield and killed before. Naturally, there was a kind of prestige in their eyes. However, Yang Fan's expression was unusually calm under his intense gaze.
Yang Fan had also been on the battlefield and killed before. When he was on the battlefield, he was probably much younger than this Captain Huang, so there was no need to fear his aura. Facing Captain Huang's intense gaze, Yang Fan smiled and said, "Never ask where a hero comes from. Why can't there be real men in Da Jiao's Army? Captain Huang, you're judging a book by its cover, aren't you? "
"Yo!"
Captain Huang glared at Yang Fan and said, "You're getting cocky now, kid! Looks like you have some background. Let me tell you first, no matter how great your family's background is, in the Imperial Army, you can be taken care of and get some benefits. But in the 'Hundred Cavalry', don't even think about it. Here, you have to rely on your own abilities to make a living. "
Yang Fan said neither haughtily nor humbly, "The reason I came here is to rely on my own abilities to make a living! Captain Huang, what you said is exactly what I wanted! If there's a chance to make a name for yourself in the future, I hope Captain Huang will not forget about me. I believe I won't let you down. "
Things were different now. Yang Fan was determined to make a name for himself so that he could marry his beautiful wife. Therefore, he was serious about his career in the army. In the army, it was not appropriate to talk back to one's superior, but it was even worse to be a docile sheep. This was Captain Huang's provocation, and he could not back down.
Captain Huang was so angry that he laughed and nodded his head. "Good! Well done! You're tough enough with your words, but I hope your bones are tough enough too! As long as there's such a chance, I will definitely not forget about you! "
Yang Fan smiled. "In that case, I'll thank Captain Huang in advance!"
Captain Huang snorted and turned to leave. Captain Cheng, who had been looking at Yang Fan with a smile, saw Captain Huang leaving in quick strides and quickly caught up with him. "This kid looks familiar. If I'm not mistaken, he should be the Yang Fan who was in the limelight at the archery field!"
"Oh? Yang Fan? I've heard of the name Yang Fan before. Why did the Brigade Marshal bring him here? We're Hundred Cavalry. Don't tell me we need to practice archery and participate in some competitions in the future? I'll go ask the Brigade Marshal! "
The two of them had already walked away from the side of the city wall. Captain Huang turned around and ran up the city wall.
Inside the city wall, the Brigade Marshal Xu Liang was looking at Yang Fan's transfer order. Yang Fan and the soldier named Zhang Xitong were standing opposite Xu Liang. Captain Huang and Captain Cheng suddenly walked in side by side. Xu Liang glanced at the two people who had just walked in and continued to read the transfer order. He said, "Well, since it's …"
Captain Huang said in a loud voice, "Brigade Marshal, I have something to say!"
Xu Liang said, "What do you want to say?"
Captain Huang said in a loud voice, "Brigade Marshal, is this person called Yang Fan?"
Xu Liang nodded his head. "Yes, you know him?"
Captain Huang said, "I don't know him! But I've heard of him. Didn't he just make a name for himself in the archery field? Brigade Marshal, what is our Hundred Cavalry? Are we going to specialize in archery in the future just to win a smile from the nobles? "
Xu Liang furrowed his eyebrows. "What nonsense are you talking about? This transfer order was approved by the Ministry of War and approved by Great General Wu. Is there any room for you, Huang Xuchang, to talk too much?"
Huang Xuchang stiffened his neck. "I'm not convinced! Our brothers in Hundred Cavalry are all heroes who can fight against a hundred men. As long as Hundred Cavalry is mentioned in the Imperial Army, who wouldn't be in awe? We've risked our lives on the battlefield to earn our reputation. We can't let it be ruined just like that! "
Xu Liang wanted to say something but suddenly put down his hands and stood at attention. He looked straight ahead and dared not breathe too loudly.
Captain Cheng noticed something was wrong and turned around. He quickly followed Xu Liang and stood at attention. At the same time, he tugged at Huang Xuchang's collar.
At the door, a slow and unhurried voice sounded. "Only those who have been on the battlefield and killed people can be called heroes? According to what you've said, this General has never been on the battlefield and killed enemies. You should be the Great General instead! "
Great General Wu Youyi of the Yulin Guard slowly strolled in with his hands behind his back.
Although Huang Xuchang was just a small squad leader and was worlds apart from Wu Youyi's position as the Great General of the Yulin Guard, Hundred Cavalry was the core armed force of the Yulin Guard after all. Therefore, Wu Youyi knew all the people inside, especially those who held certain official positions.
Wu Youyi glanced at him and said, "Yang Fan ranked second in the Upper Prime Competition in wrestling. Is there a need to compare his martial arts skills? How can he be worse than you, Huang Xuchang? In the archery competition, Yang Fan, Princess Taiping, Great General Qiu, Great General Luo and the others fought five against ten and defeated the Tubo army. How can his horsemanship and combat skills be worse than yours? "
Huang Xuchang mumbled unhappily. Wu Youyi glared at him and said, "What did you say?"
Huang Xuchang raised his head and said loudly, "This lowly officer said that in killing enemies on the battlefield, cavalry and archery are number one. This lowly officer doesn't believe it. His archery skills are equally brilliant. In archery, he's definitely inferior to me! "
Wu Youyi was furious and was about to berate him when Yang Fan smiled and said, "In archery, this lowly one is definitely inferior to you, Captain Huang. However, all abilities are gained through training. Since Yang Fan has entered the 'Hundred Cavalry', he will not bring shame to this name! "
Huang Xuchang hadn't said anything when Wu Youyi smiled wholeheartedly and said, "Good! You have great ambitions. This General likes young people like you. All of you withdraw. This General has something to tell your Brigade Commander. "
"Yes!"
Everyone crossed their arms in salute and withdrew from the gate tower.
Xu Liang said, "Great General, please take a seat. I don't know what the Great General has to instruct this lowly officer."
Wu Youyi pulled him to the side and said solemnly, "Xu Liang, I have an important task for you!"
Xu Liang's face tightened and he replied seriously, "Great General, please instruct me!"
Wu Youyi said, "This Yang Fan, you have to keep a close eye on him!"
Xu Liang was startled and asked, "What's wrong with him?"
Wu Youyi said angrily, "What problem? I'm saying, you have to watch him carefully, watch him like an eyeball. Don't let anything happen to him! "
Wu Youyi was shocked. What was this Yang Fan's background? Why did the Great General run over to give such an order? He said in a daze, "This … this lowly officer still doesn't understand. Is the Great General saying that training, errands, and such should not be given to him?"
Wu Youyi shook her head and said in a low voice, "This is also not appropriate. He doesn't need to join Hundred Cavalry. Since he wants to come, he must like to do things in the army. He's a young man, hot-blooded and vigorous. If you don't let him do things, I'm afraid he won't like it. You must arrange for him to do more things! "
"Then …"
Wu Youyi glared at him and said, "Idiot! Do you still need me to teach you this? Send more people to follow him and make him happy. Won't it be fine as long as you protect him? "
"Yes, yes, yes …"
Xu Liang's heart began to tremble. What was this person's background? Why did even the Great General treat him like …
To have such a person under him, it was really too twisted!
Yang Fan and his men retreated from the tower. Huang Xuchang looked angrily at Yang Fan and walked away. Yang Fan chased after him and called out, "Captain Huang!"
Huang Xuchang turned his head and said fiercely, "What is it?"
Yang Fan slowly said, "The glory of the bow field, this lowly officer has long forgotten it. I hope that Captain Huang can also forget it! This lowly officer is a commoner, not from a rich family. In the palace and the army, I also have no backing! Captain Huang, please don't be prejudiced against this lowly officer. Whether this Yang is a good soldier or not, we'll see in the future! "
These words were powerful and resonant, and the tone was extremely sincere. Huang Xuchang could not help but be moved when he heard it. He looked at Yang Fan and his expression softened a little. Just as he was about to say something, he heard a loud shout. "Ah ha! Brother Yang, you've really been transferred to our Yulin Guard. When Little Wei and I heard about it, we hurried over to take a look. Haha, we're a family in the future! "
Yang Fan turned his head to look. One of them was the son-in-law of the Right Yulin Guard, Li Duozuo, the Left Yulin Guard's Lieutenant General Ye Huli. The other was the Left Yulin Guard's Brigade Commander Wei Yong. Huang Xuchang and Captain Cheng quickly cupped their fists and said, "This lowly officer greets Lieutenant General and Brigade Commander Wei!" Yulin laughed heartily and rushed over to give Yang Fan a bear hug. Wei Yong, on the other hand, smiled and waved his hand at them.
Yulin and Wei Yong chatted intimately with Yang Fan for a while. They called each other brothers and kept asking him to treat them to a drink to celebrate. Huang Xuchang and Captain Cheng, who had just heard Yang Fan say that he did not have any backing in the palace and the army, could not help but look at each other speechlessly.
At this moment, there was a clear cough from the staircase. Another elegant woman's voice suddenly sounded. "Guard Yang, come here for a moment. I have something to ask you!"
Yulin and the rest turned their heads to look. It was actually Shangguan Wan 'er with a slender waist and fluttering white clothes. They hurriedly bowed and said, "Greetings, Shangguan Wan' er!"
This time, even Yang Fan was speechless.
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