The officer in charge of guarding the armory gave his men a stealthy look with a strange expression on his face.
Actually, as soon as this batch of goods arrived, they realized that there was a problem. These tattered goods were probably the base of the armory of the Ordnance Department. Some of the weapons looked rusty and were probably weapons from the era of Gaozu Wude. How could they be used like this? It was clear that someone was trying to make life difficult for this Commander of a Thousand Cavalry.
However, they were only soldiers guarding the armory. It was fine as long as they did their part. The matters between the important figures above had nothing to do with them. At this moment, it was better for them to feign ignorance.
"Commander of the Thousand Cavalry, this leather armor is rotten!"
"This knife is rusty … If this subordinate shakes his wrist, I'm afraid it will break!"
"What kind of military tent is this? It's tattered and can't block the wind or the rain. What's the use of it! "
"This bow … Fuck!"
Ren Wei raised a bow and tested the bowstring. In the end, he only pulled it once. Twang! The bowstring broke. Fortunately, he reacted quickly and tilted his head in time. Otherwise, the broken bowstring would have bounced into his eye and he would have become a one-eyed man.
"This short spear …"
"There's no need to try anymore!"
Yang Fan shouted. His voice was like muffled thunder in the armory, causing everyone's eardrums to ring. Everyone immediately fell silent. Everyone knew that this Commander of a Thousand Cavalry was truly angry.
The armory immediately quieted down. Only Yang Fan's heavy breathing could be heard.
Yang Fan's back was facing everyone as he rushed to a corner of the armory. One could only see his shoulders rise and fall with his breathing, as if there was a ferocious beast waiting to pounce at any moment and swallow someone whole.
However, after a long period of preparation, the ferocious beast hidden in Yang Fan's heart became subdued. His breathing became long and slow. After a long time, Yang Fan slowly turned around. The lantern was still in his hand. His expression was neither happy nor angry, and there was nothing special about it.
Yang Fan asked indifferently, "When the Ordnance Department handed over the weapons, did they say anything?"
The squad leader quickly stepped forward and said, "Yes! The people from the Department of Ordnance said that there weren't many armors and weapons in storage, but the 'Thousand Cavalry' was the armed force that guarded the Imperial Palace, so the Department of Ordnance didn't dare to neglect it. King Lin Chuan ordered us to raise funds from various sources before we managed to procure the required materials for the 'Thousand Horsemen'. They will be sent over immediately. "
Yang Fan's eyes narrowed, "Lord Lin Chuan, you're using Wu Sizhong to pressure me. But … the Wu Clan's world … "
Yang Fan's eyes flickered, and he said calmly, "I understand. I am very grateful for the care of the Ordnance Department. It's just that King Lin Chuan is in charge of the Ordnance Department and has a high status, while I am just a Middle Commander. The difference in status is like heaven and earth. It's a pity that I can't personally thank you. "
Yang Fan's reaction was out of the squad leader's expectation. In his opinion, even if Yang Fan didn't have the guts to question Wu Sizhong, he should at least express his anger in front of his subordinates. Even if he scolded Wu Sizhong in front of him, when it reached King Lin Chuan's ears, King Lin Chuan would most likely pretend to be deaf and mute. It's not like he scolded Wu Sizhong in front of him, so why would he come knocking on his door? Why is this General so cowardly?
The squad leader was startled, and awkwardly said, "Yes … Yes …" For a moment, he didn't know how to reply.
Yang Fan smiled again, and said, "Close the storage room and take good care of the weapons. The soldiers are sufficient, and General is going to train the soldiers soon." Finishing, he walked out.
The squad leader hurriedly agreed, and followed behind Yang Fan, and timidly said, "The weapons and armors have not been engraved with the user's name. General, when will you send people in batches to register and engrave the weapons?"
Yang Fan casually laughed it off, and walked out, completely ignoring him. The squad leader stood at the entrance of the armory, watching Yang Fan's back as he walked away, and for a long time, he didn't understand what he meant.
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On a high slope, Yang Fan stood there with his hands clasped behind his back, overlooking the military camp in the distance. On the archery field, the soldiers were still leaping and leaping as they chased after the little red ball. They were using the warhorses brought by the hundred cavalrymen, borrowing them one by one to satisfy their craving for riding. At this moment, the Imperial Servant Temple had yet to send the horses over.
Earlier in the armory, Yang Fan forcibly suppressed his anger, not because he had thought of a solution, but because anger can't solve any problem, and will instead make others look down on him. Probably, the soldiers guarding the armory received a mission to report how exasperated they were at that time.
Therefore, he forcibly suppressed his anger and left the armory. Only now, standing on the high slope, with a cool breeze caressing his face, and a high view of the world, did his emotions slowly calm down.
A few personal guards were standing at a distance, and Xu Liang slowly walked to his side. Yang Fan sighed, "If you want to plan for great things, every step is difficult!"
Xu Liang smiled, "As long as there are great things, there will never be smooth sailing. This Xu may be a martial artist, but his position is confidential. These years, I have been influenced by what I have seen and heard, and I have seen many things. To be able to make the Wu clan use such obscure methods to deal with someone, it is already enough to show his ability. "
The knee-deep weeds were blown by the wind, and from time to time, they would rub against the sleeves of their robes. Yang Fan didn't pay attention to this consolation, and after thinking for a long time, he muttered to himself, "Where exactly is the problem? If I don't understand this problem, why are they making things difficult for me again and again, I'm afraid I will never be able to understand. "
Xu Liang said, "Can the general tell this general about the matter so that I can study it together?"
Ever since Fang Province, they had fought side by side, and Yang Fan had already regarded him as a confidant. Moreover, there was nothing to hide about this matter, so Yang Fan told him everything. However, Yang Fan still didn't know that the kissing incident on the street had already spread throughout Luoyang, nor did he know that Wu Chongxun was burning with jealousy. Naturally, he wouldn't mention this matter.
Xu Liang didn't have a clue either, and couldn't help but frown. "Given King Liang's status, unless he sincerely wants to befriend the general, there is no need for him to invite you to a banquet."
Yang Fan nodded slightly, and Xu Liang continued, "As for Wu Yizong, only King Liang and King Wei have the right to fight for the throne. No matter what, it will never be his turn. Since King Liang has already forgiven you and is willing to befriend you, there is no need for Wu Yizong to continue standing out and humiliate you, unless … he has other instructions from King Wei?"
Yang Fan's heart skipped a beat. He thought carefully, then shook his head. "Impossible! If it was Wu Sansi, he might really do something to vent his anger. Wu Chengsi has always been good at scheming and wouldn't do something so senseless. Suppressing me won't help him at all. Even if I can't become the Thousand Rider General, his people still won't have a chance.
Besides, Wu Yizong is a member of the Wu family, and he has a lot of troops in his hands. If he wants to side with someone, he can do it openly. There is no need for him to hide his head and hide his tail. Even if he chooses the wrong side, the other side will still be the emperor, and he will still be recruited. "
Xu Liang frowned. "If that's the case, then the problem still lies with King Linchuan himself. Why did he do this?"
Yang Fan shook his head. After thinking for a long time, a smile suddenly appeared on his lips. "Do you still remember when we discovered a spy on the way back from Fang Province, but we couldn't find out who he was? Do you still remember the method we used?"
Xu Liang said, "What is it?" Of course he knew about this matter, but he couldn't figure out how it was connected to this matter.
Yang Fan said, "If you can't figure it out, then put it aside. There is no need to follow the path the other has drawn for us! I can't just go to his door and ask why Wu Yizong is dissatisfied with me, can I? If that's the case, then we'll do it our own way. Won't it be fine as long as we solve this problem? "
Xu Liang's expression changed. "General has an idea?"
Yang Fan said, "I have some ideas, but … I still need the help of a noble."
As Yang Fan said this, his mind was already racing. Just who could have such great influence in front of the emperor and be able to help him? At present, Wu Yizong's intentions were unclear. The Prince of Liang and Wu Sansi couldn't be used for now. The Prince of Luling couldn't be used now, but that would be useful in the future.
Needless to say, Wan 'er would naturally do her best to help him. However, she was in the Inner Palace and had always been in charge of administrative matters. If she suddenly interfered with military matters, it didn't seem appropriate. Wu Zetian wasn't that muddle-headed. No matter how he thought about it, only Princess Taiping was the most suitable person to step forward. Moreover, the Emperor already knew about their affair. He knew that she was standing up for him and wouldn't have any other thoughts …
At present, Yang Fan didn't have the power to contend against the Wu clan. He needed to borrow power, and the only one who could suppress the Wu clan's difficulties was Wu Zetian. He wanted to borrow Wu Zetian's power, but this required a middleman to help him build a bridge. After thinking about it, Yang Fan chose Princess Taiping as the middleman.
Speaking of which, ever since he returned to the capital, he became the focus of many people's attention. Soon after, he established the "Thousand Cavalry". In order to avoid arousing suspicion, all the big shots didn't come into contact with him. He hadn't seen Taiping for a long time, so it was time to meet her again.
Just as Yang Fan thought of this, someone suddenly rode a horse over. Yang Fan's personal guard came forward to stop him. Both sides exchanged a few words before Ren Wei walked over and said to Yang Fan, "General, the army has reported that someone from the Imperial Servant Temple has arrived."
"Oh?"
Yang Fan raised his eyebrows. The Imperial Servant Temple had also sent someone as promised. He could only hope that the horses sent by the Imperial Servant Temple didn't make any mistakes. Yang Fan immediately said, "Come, let's go take a look!"
Yang Fan, Xu Liang, and the others mounted their warhorses and followed the soldier who came to report. They rushed straight to the Thousand Cavalry Camp's horse gallery.
When the Thousand Cavalry Camp was defending the palace, they were infantry. However, every soldier of the Thousand Cavalry Camp had to know how to ride a horse and own a horse. They had to be proficient in both horse fighting and infantry fighting. Therefore, the Thousand Cavalry Camp had already expanded a horse gallery that could accommodate a thousand warhorses. Because there was a large amount of hay piled up around the horse gallery, it was also set up in a place away from the main camp to prevent fire.
If a thousand horses were to gather in the horse gallery, it would be a spectacular sight. However, when Yang Fan rode his horse over, he saw that the horse gallery was still empty. There were still some warhorses that belonged to the original hundred cavalries tied up there, and he was already suspicious in his heart. After passing through a few rows of horse galleries, he saw dozens of horses in front of him and some people wearing the Imperial Servant Temple's official robes.
When Yang Fan's group got closer, they dismounted from their horses. Yang Fan first took a look at those horses. Even if he didn't know how to identify horses, he could still see that those horses were old and young. Not only were they not majestic, but they were also old and young horses that couldn't withstand a horse battle. Yang Fan's heart instantly sank. "How far does the Wu Clan extend their hands? Could the Imperial Servant Temple be in their grasp?"
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