However, the prefecture overseer could see through him. He knew that Shen Ling was just trying to avoid what he was known for.
When he entered the camp wall and went to Shen Ling’s residence, the young sharecroppers, who were training in the Southern Square of the village, attracted his attention immediately.
There were just about a hundred people, but their movements were uniform, their momentum was great, and their every move was filled with fierceness.
This made his eyes dazzle.
If his 20,000 soldiers and horses were able to do half of what these 100 people did, then there was no need to worry. They would be able to deal with those rebels.
“How about this…”
Miss Qin said slowly after listening to the man and Shen Ling talk for a long time. “Why don’t you send over 2,000 people for training first? If there’s any effect, you can send over the remaining people.”
“After all, this village is not so big. It’s already a little strenuous to accommodate the people from Qi Hua City. I’m afraid it won’t be appropriate to accommodate another 20,000 soldiers.”
The prefecture overseer looked at Miss Qin. His pupils contracted slightly.
The man looked at Shen Ling and asked, “Young Master Shen, what do you think about this suggestion?”
Seeing that he couldn’t refuse anymore, he could only nod in agreement. “That’s fine then.”
After thanking him profusely, Shen Ling watched the man leave with the guards.
He couldn’t help but feel very troubled.
Who gave him this information?
Who said that he knew how to train soldiers?
How could he know how to train soldiers? All he did was teach the young sharecroppers how to practice martial arts. How was it related to training soldiers?
Unlike Shen Ling, who was confused, Miss Qin quickly understood. “Do you think you were recommended by Mr. Yang?”
Shen Ling nodded.
Since he was just a commoner, he couldn’t have known a big shot like the prefecture overseer. However, since Mr. Yang was a former prefecture overseer, they must both be colleagues.
So it was very likely that it was Mr. Yang who had recommended him!
After Miss Qin left, Shen Ling went to the Yang family’s courtyard.
Mr. Yang looked at him with a smile and asked, “Young Master Shen, what brings you here?”
“Some minutes ago, the prefecture overseer of Anzhou came here and said that he wanted me to help him train his troops,” Shen Ling said slowly.
“But I don’t know how to train soldiers. What do you think I should do?”
Mr. Yang smiled. “You’re just too modest, Young Master Shen. There’s no need to put so much pressure on yourself. Just get those soldiers to follow the villagers’ training methods and guide them.”
Shen Ling raised his eyebrows in surprise. “Do you think this will work?”
Mr. Yang nodded and said affirmatively, “Of course, it will.”
Hearing this, Shen Ling felt relieved.
If it was that simple, then he wouldn’t mind giving it a try.
The following day, two thousand soldiers arrived in the village.
“Who is Young Master Shen?”
The leader of the soldiers, who had dignified demeanor, asked as he cupped his hands and looked at the crowd.
“That would be me.”
Shen Ling answered as he took a step forward.
“Alright. Under the orders of the prefecture overseer, I have brought two thousand soldiers here. Please give the order, Young Master Shen.”
The imposing soldier bowed as he spoke.
Hearing this, Shen Ling took a deep breath. “Divide them into groups of twenty soldiers each.”
“Right away!”
The leader spoke loudly, “I want twenty people in each group, making a total of 100 groups.”
Before long, the 2000 people were divided.
“Da Zhuang!”
Shen Ling spoke again. This time, he wasn’t talking to the soldiers.
“I’m here!”
Da Zhuang, who was standing behind Shen Ling, took a step forward.
“Each of you will be in charge of a group. I want you all to make sure that they learn the Mountain-splitting Saber Technique in the shortest amount of time possible!” Shen Ling ordered.
“Yes, Young Master Shen.”
Da Zhuang nodded.
Under Shen Ling’s orders, the 2000 soldiers began their training in earnest.
However, Shen Ling was able to quickly discover the problems with these soldiers.