Chapter 386

However, they had never seen this method of recruitment before.

"Governor Lin, we are merely defeated generals; what qualifications do we have to drink this bowl of wine?"

Zhang Liao gave a bitter smile; he truly had no qualifications.

Having been defeated by the man before them, to put it bluntly, they were now nothing more than prisoners.

"Wenyuan, you are all military men, so I will speak plainly."

Glancing at Zhang Liao, Lin Yang did not like to beat around the bush with these generals.

"You are all talented, and the reason for your crushing defeat is merely Lu Bu's incompetence."

Lin Yang said this very sincerely.

The troops under Lu Bu could not be called weak.

Many were elite Bingzhou soldiers under Ding Yuan.

"First, let's talk about the eight hundred Camp-Breaker Battalion under Xiaofu's command; they are fierce and unparalleled in battle, possessing both offense and defense—truly an elite force of the highest order."

Lin Yang valued the Camp-Breaker Battalion highly.

Although there were only eight hundred of them, they could engage thousands of soldiers and emerge victorious.

This is not something ordinary elite troops can achieve.

"It is a pity that while Lu Bu used them, he also feared them."

Curling his lip, he wondered: was the reason this special-forces-like unit remained at only eight hundred men because Gao Shun could only command eight hundred?

No, it was because Lu Bu also feared the Camp-Breaker Battalion.

In the original history, it was recorded.

Lu Bu feared the Camp-Breaker Battalion and arranged for Wei Xu to command them, not giving them to Gao Shun except during wartime.

This shows how deep his fear was.

Hearing Lin Yang expose this, Gao Shun's expression became somewhat bitter.

He had long known that Lu Bu feared his Camp-Breaker Battalion.

Otherwise, he wouldn't have needed many; with just fifteen hundred men in the Camp-Breaker Battalion, he could definitely have broken through the bulletproof glass formation, and he wouldn't have been captured.

"As for you, Zhang Wenyuan, although you were trusted by Lu Bu, you would still be abandoned at a critical moment!"

"This!"

On the way here, Lin Yang had already learned how Zhang Liao was captured.

With these words spoken, Zhang Liao was suddenly speechless.

In his mind, the image of Lu Bu leaving that day couldn't help but surface.

"A selfish villain like Lu Bu, who even dared to slaughter his foster father—how could you not be defeated following him?"

As he spoke, Lin Yang had no good feelings toward Lu Bu.

Breaking faith, killing Ding Yuan, and so on.

With someone like Lu Bu, there were few under his command who were truly loyal to him.

"Wenyuan, Xiaofu, do not forget the kindness Ding Jianyang showed you."

Zhang Liao and Gao Shun were both promoted by Ding Yuan.

Now that Ding Yuan, who was killed by Lu Bu, was mentioned, Zhang Liao drank the wine before him in one gulp.

"Thump!"

The next moment, Zhang Liao knelt down directly.

"Thanks to Governor Lin's guidance, if you do not despise me, Wenyuan is willing to surrender!"

Lin Yang's words caused Zhang Liao to abandon all other thoughts.

Lu Bu abandoned his brothers and slaughtered Ding Yuan.

Continuing to follow him, Zhang Liao felt he would have no face to show anyone.

"Wenyuan, get up quickly; gaining Wenyuan is worth a hundred times more than Lu Bu."

For a talented commander like Zhang Liao, Lin Yang was exceptionally happy.

With some training, Zhang Liao could guard a region.

"What about Xiaofu?"

Having secured Zhang Liao, Lin Yang looked at Gao Shun.

Unlike the fear Cao Mengde and others had for Gao Shun, Lin Yang had exceptional expectations for him.

"Governor Lin, if I surrender, how will you treat me?"

Gao Shun looked at Lin Yang; if Lin Yang were like Lu Bu, he would rather die to prove his loyalty.

"If Xiaofu surrenders, I intend to let you build a three-thousand-strong Camp-Breaker Battalion, and as for equipment, you may use whatever my army possesses."

Eight hundred is too few; three thousand—Lin Yang felt three thousand for the Camp-Breaker Battalion was about right.

If it weren't for the fact that this type of unit requires special coordination.

Lin Yang actually wanted to build a force of ten thousand.

"Can bulletproof glass and threaded steel also be prepared?"

"Yes, as long as you need them, they can be provided to you with priority."

Do not doubt those you use; do not use those you doubt.

Moreover, Lin Yang wanted to build the most powerful elite force.

As for Gao Shun rebelling with three thousand men?

Don't be ridiculous.

Three thousand men, not people holding AKs and rocket launchers.

If he couldn't even suppress that, then his troops would be a waste.

"Shun pays respects to my lord!"

At this moment, Gao Shun felt as if he had found a soulmate.

Three thousand in the Camp-Breaker Battalion, and they could even be equipped with the various military supplies from Lin Yang's army.

Gao Shun dared not imagine how strong the Camp-Breaker Battalion would be once formed.

Seeing his good brother receive such trust, Zhang Liao was also happy for him in his heart.

"Wenyuan, for now, you will serve as a Separate Commandery Commandant, leading five thousand troops under my command."

After all, he is a surrendered general, even though Lin Yang knows he has talent.

However, the military system cannot change.

Lin Yang can at most give Zhang Liao more troops and more opportunities.

"Wenyuan, our military system is strict; if you want to be promoted, you must rely on military merit. I hope you understand."

With more and more troops under his command, Lin Yang found it increasingly impossible to give special promotions.

Actually, promoting the two to minor generals wouldn't be a big deal.

But as the lord, it is better for Lin Yang to lead by example in some matters.

"My lord, Wenyuan understands; I will not let down my lord's expectations."

Leading five thousand troops independently, Lin Yang had already given him a chance.

If he still couldn't earn merit this way, it could only be said that he, Zhang Liao, was incompetent.

"Hmm, your soldiers can be selected from my army and the surrendered troops."

Lin Yang currently has many troops and few generals, so he still has the qualification to choose.

Once there are many generals in the future, and each unit has its own banner, it won't be possible to choose anymore.

After giving them further instructions, Lin Yang left with satisfaction.

"Congratulations, my lord, on recruiting two more great generals."

Li Gang, at the courtyard entrance, saw Lin Yang walking out with a smile and hurriedly stepped forward to congratulate him.

"Hmm, you handled this matter well."

Nodding, Lin Yang was very satisfied with Li Gang's arrangement this time.

"Everything is for my lord."

Li Gang said, and as Lin Yang's confidant, he knew what to do.

Having secured Zhang Liao and Gao Shun, Lin Yang headed toward the County Magistrate's office in Xia Qiu City.

Half a day later, in the Magistrate's office.

"Fengxiao, you have really made me suffer this time."