Lord: Start with a book of Water Margin

Chapter 440 Weapons
But after Zhao Zhen reprimanded Wang Lun and Gao Qiao, he asked, "Yang Tengjiao, did you find him?"

Wang Lun quickly replied, "Sir, ever since Xu Rongfu said that, I have sent someone to inquire about Yang Tengjiao as soon as I returned to the county. Yang Tengjiao is now in Yancunpu Township, making a living by forging iron."

"I have also heard that Yang Tengjiao is just as Magistrate Xu said, with extraordinary strength and good spear and stick skills. He often performs martial arts in front of the door with a gold-dipped axe to attract customers. He can also read and write. Sir, would you like to send someone to invite him?"

Zhao Zhen looked at the sky and asked, "How long does it take to get from the county to Yancunpu Township?"

"Sir, Yancunpu Township is nearby. A fast horse will arrive in a quarter of an hour."

Zhao Zhen said: "In this case, you send someone to invite him quickly. I will host a banquet for Yang Tengjiao today." It was not that Zhao Zhen did not want to go there in person to express his respect. But since he was promoted to the prefect, Wu Yong, Zhu Wu, Xiao Rang and others had advised Zhao Zhen not to be as friendly as before, but lack prestige.

Now Zhao Zhen is in charge of a state, with hundreds of generals under his command, who can decide life and death with a single word. Zhao Zhen's reputation in the martial arts world has long been widely praised, and he should maintain his prestige internally, so that he can govern the people on behalf of the emperor.

That night, Zhao Zhen met Yang Tengjiao, who was recommended by Xu He, in the county government office. He was a burly man with a dark complexion and bright eyes.

After greeting, Zhao Zhen offered him a seat and then asked, "Brave man, I heard from Xu Rongfu that you are a martial artist, why don't you participate in the state martial arts examination?"

After hearing this, Yang Tengjiao stood up and replied, "Sir, I am a coarse-minded person and not cut out to be an official, so I never took the exam."

Zhao Zhen smiled and said, "Xu Rongfu has praised you a lot. Besides, the army has always been known for its military achievements, and there are many people with straightforward personalities."

After hearing this, Yang Tengjiao immediately prostrated himself on the ground, saying, "I have heard that you are recruiting talented people, but I am a coarse-minded person and did not dare to come here. Now that you have your attention, I am willing to serve you like a dog and a horse."

world log
Name: Yang Tengjiao (Hero, the reincarnation of the Five Dragons True Qi Flying Manifestation General of the Thunder Palace)

Nickname: Burnt-faced Leopard
Race: Terran

Reputation: 35
Occupation: Xiangyong

Sub-occupation: Blacksmith
Level: Level 3 and Level 5 (Strength 45, Commander 18)

Attributes: Strength 45, Constitution 40, Agility 30, Spirit 18
Skills: Blacksmithing Level 3 (Blacksmithing Seven Arts, Strength +3), Camouflage Level 2 (Dressing Up, Spirit +2), Mountain Climbing Level 1 (Mountain Walking, Agility +1), Hunting Level 1 (Hunting with a Net, Constitution +1)

Commander skill: Charge level 1 (lead the troops, morale +1)

Martial arts: Axe (proficient, using axe-type weapons +4, thirty-step mountain-splitting axe), sword (proficient, using sword-type weapons +3, forty-five-step land and water sword techniques)
Equipment: Gold-dipped Mountain Axe (Level 3, made of fine iron hammered and forged, nine feet long, sharpness +4, blunt attack +3, firmness +)

Monthly salary: 10 dollars

Zhao Zhen helped Yang Tengjiao up and said, "Since you are willing to join the army, you must show your martial arts skills so that you can convince others."

Yang Tengjiao said, "I am willing to follow your orders."

That night, Zhao Zhen hosted a banquet for Yang Tengjiao with the company of brave men in the army.

At the banquet, Zhao Zhen praised Kong Changsheng and Kong Weisheng: "As expected, a good father will have a good son. I will remember your contributions. When you two have finished the land accounting task, you will be promoted to higher positions."

"It's cold now, and you two are out and about. I have two fox fur coats for you two to keep out the cold."

After hearing this, the two brothers Kong Changsheng and Kong Weisheng hurriedly took the cloak and thanked him, "Thank you for your gift, sir. We just discovered it by luck. We will work hard in the future and live up to your cultivation."

On the second day, Yang Tengjiao put on the iron armor bestowed by Zhao Zhen, mounted his warhorse, and took up his axe. On the training ground, he swung left and right, using the iron axe in several moves.

On the stage, Zhao Zhen said to Wang Tianba, "Brother, how good is Yang Tengjiao's martial arts?"

Wang Tianba said: "Sir, Brother Yang Tengjiao's axe skills are also inherited from the true master. In addition, he is extremely strong, and he must be a fierce general on the battlefield."

Zhao Zhen heard this and said, "There is only one deputy general in each cavalry camp, brother. How about letting him be the deputy general in your camp?"

Wang Tianba was delighted and said, "This is naturally good."

On the parade ground, the soldiers watching cheered loudly. Zhang Chi, Ba Zeng, Ji Guang and Lu Duo, who had just surrendered, were all frightened when they saw this.

Zhao Zhen called for Yang Tengjiao to come up to the stage and said, "Brother Yang, your martial arts skills are indeed impressive. Bandits are rampant right now and I need more people. How about you serve as the deputy commander of the cavalry [Left Brave Cavalry Battalion]?"

Upon hearing this, Yang Tengjiao was overjoyed and quickly thanked Zhao Zhen.

Seeing that the two matters in Fan County had been dealt with, Zhao Zhen said to everyone: "The evil Taoist has been wiped out, and we have obtained a hero like Yang Tengjiao. This is a cause for celebration. Today we are going home, and the soldiers who followed the expedition will each have a reward."

When the soldiers heard this, they cheered loudly.

That day, Zhao Zhen returned to Baishi Manor and wrote a letter. The next day, he sent it to Kong Hou in Yuncheng County. In the letter, he praised Kong Changsheng and Kong Housheng.

Kong Hou read the letter, raised his lips, and said to the messenger: "My lord, you know how to use people well. Messenger, wait a moment, I have a reply, please send it to me."

As he said that, Kong Hou went to the study and wrote a reply.

Zhao Zhen smiled when he received Kong Hou's reply.

On the parade ground, Zhao Zhen called Li Kui, Li Gun and Xiang Chong who were training soldiers.

Zhao Zhen asked, "Brothers, how are the soldiers doing in training?" Li Kui patted his chest and said, "Don't worry, sir. I don't have any other abilities, but with these two axes in hand, I can defeat thousands of troops. As long as the soldiers have courage, there is no army that they cannot defeat."

Zhao Zhen laughed and scolded, "That depends on your training, so that the soldiers will dare to follow you into battle."

"Sir, please don't laugh at Tie Niu. I have no patience for training the soldiers. It's all thanks to the two brothers Li Gun and Xiang Chong." Li Kui said.

Zhao Zhen naturally knew what was going on in Li Kui's army. He shook his head, pointed at Zhang Chi and the other three, and said to Li Kui, "I know that the soldiers you three selected are all strong men. I recruited these four heroes in Fan County and sent them to your army to be warriors."

Li Kui looked up at Zhang Chi and the other three, and waved his hands repeatedly, saying, "No, no. Sir, their bodies are as thin as bamboo poles, and they will fall down if the wind blows. How can they fight?"

As he said that, he pointed at Zhang Chi and said, "Look at his head, it's not even as big as my fist. If he goes into battle, won't people laugh at me for having no one on Liangshan?"

Zhang Chi was furious when he heard this: "How dare you be so rude, you black bastard? Why can't the four of us go into battle? Don't you see the iron rod in my hand? It weighs thirty pounds. If it hits you, you will be injured. If it touches you, you will die."

After hearing this, Li Kui cried out in surprise, "Come, come, show me your stick skills. You can lift it but you can't move it, right?"

Zhang Chi listened, but did not answer. He raised the iron rod in his hand and used it randomly. After using it, he said to Li Kui, "Hey, how about it? Not to mention a 30-jin iron rod, even heavier ones can be used."

When Li Kui saw this, he took the iron stick from Zhang's hand, and the iron stick spun in his hand like the wind, and he also used it for a while.

When Zhang Chi and the other three saw this, they hurriedly said, "Brother, you have divine power."

Li Kui said: "You still have some strength. If you stay with me, you will be a good helper."

As he spoke, Li Kui said to Zhao Zhen happily, "Sir, I accept these four brothers."

After hearing this, Zhao Zhen said to Li Kui, "Go ahead. If you train hard as a soldier, maybe you can go to Yizhou with me next year."

Li Kui's eyes lit up when he heard this, and he said, "Sir, it's settled. I haven't been back to my hometown since I fled. Now that I am a commander, I will let the villagers see me."

Zhao Zhen rebuked him: "Who wants you to return home in glory? You will go to Yizhou to fight the Qingzhou bandits."

Li Kui said awkwardly, "Sir, it would be nice to stop by and take a look."

Seeing that Zhao Zhen ignored him, Li Kui continued, "Sir, I have heard a lot about this Black Song Jiang in Jiangzhou, but now you want to kill him, which is a bit cruel."

As he said this, Li Kui said angrily, "This Black Song Jiang is also a good man, but he is also greedy for women. This is why he was ruined by women."

"Tie Niu, your mother asked me to find a marriage for you, but you don't want to get married?" Zhao Zhen asked.

After hearing this, Li Kui's face turned even darker, and he said, "My brother hasn't even married yet, so how can I marry first? What's so good about this woman? It's not as good as drinking and eating meat. Sir, please spare me for now. I'll capture Black Song Jiang alive for you, and then we can talk."

Zhao Zhen asked, "Why, if you can't catch Song Jiang, you won't get married?"

Li Kui shouted, "Sir, any man who commits the crime of 'slipping bone marrow' will be ridiculed. Besides, I am so delicate that I can't stand a finger from you. If you want to find a wife, it must be someone like Hei Sijie or Gu Dasao."

After hearing this, Zhao Zhen looked at Li Kui strangely and said, "Okay, since you have such an idea, I will find you a woman like this."

Li Kui listened, but said nothing. He took Zhang Chi and the other three and left.

Looking at Li Kui who was fleeing in panic, Zhao Zhen laughed out loud.

In the following days, Zhao Zhen followed Gongsun Sheng and learned the [Five Thunders Method].

Zhao Zhen was also gradually learning the Taoist methods of Qiao Daoqing and Fan Rui, including Flying Sand and Rolling Stones, Three True Waters, Divine Weaponry, Controlling Weapons, Praying for Rain and Clear Skies, Summoning, Oolong Bone Shedding, and Dai Zong's Armor Horse Method.

I have learned the basics of various magic spells and memorized the key points and taboos. As long as I practice slowly in the future, the power of my magic will naturally increase.

As for martial arts, Zhao Zhen was very distressed after learning so much. He was a man who could do everything, but was not good at anything.

At the suggestion of Wang Jin and others, Zhao Zhen also made a three-pointed, double-edged sword.

This knife is double-edged like a sword, with three points on the blade head. It can be used as a lock or a shovel. It has the functions of a knife, a gun, and a broadsword. It can be used for chopping, stirring, rushing, stabbing, lifting, poking, collapsing, throwing, entanglement, winding, pushing, and blocking.

After hearing this, Zhao Zhen asked the Military Equipment Supervisor to make a three-pointed, double-edged sword first. He figured it out himself and also consulted Shi Jin and Liu Qi.

Just as Wang Jin said, he had learned too many things and was just suitable for using this knife.

Because Tang Long was not there, there was no way to start the work of forging weapons.

Yang Tengjiao, who was training soldiers in the South Camp, heard about it and volunteered to come over.

Yang Tengjiao said, "Sir, I used to make a living as a blacksmith. I forged countless ironwares every day, and even forged some weapons privately. I am not talented, but I am willing to share your worries."

Zhao Zhen heard this and said, "Brother Tang Long has gone to Yizhou. Now the only person in the Military Equipment Bureau who can forge weapons of the first rank is Yang Mazi. However, he can only forge weapons of the first rank. How many ranks can you forge?"

(End of this chapter)