Zongwu: My business is to engage people

Chapter 38 Advancement to the Fourth Level

"One hundred thousand?"

The three of them looked at each other with disbelief on each other's faces.

Jiang Yuan said lightly:"The total number of people in the five cities is almost one million. Is it difficult to recruit 100,000 soldiers from them?"

Xu Dong smiled bitterly and said:"What the hall master doesn't know is that the officialdom of the Great Xia Dynasty was corrupt, and the people suffered deeply from it. There were many complaints. The soldiers in the army were timid, let alone the people. Who would be willing to harm their dynasty? And what about joining the army?"

At the end of the dynasty, not only the aristocratic families are ready to make a move, but also the common people are starting to rebel. All they need is an introduction.

Ran Lie nodded.

"Indeed, if the hall master wants to recruit troops, his subordinates suggest that it is much better to start with the surrounding Jianghu forces. Although these Jianghu people are unruly, their individual strength is still not weak, and they can form combat effectiveness in a short period of time. Mu

Hanyan also echoed:"The Jianghu people only seek fame and fortune. Now our Dongzhou City is rich in money. As long as we are willing to spend money, I think we can definitely attract the surrounding Jianghu forces into Dongzhou City as a protective force.""

Jianghu forces? Just a bunch of rabble.

Even if they are brought in, it is just the icing on the cake and difficult to rely on.

Jiang Yuan looked at Ran Lie

"I have my own solution to the problem of soldiers. What is lacking now are generals at the grassroots level. I know that you, Ran Lie, are very capable of leading an army, but you just lack the opportunity. But now we don’t have much time. We don’t have that much time to train a group of grassroots generals who can lead the army."

"Do you have any solution to this matter?"

Leading the army is not something that can be solved by just a commander. A commander cannot cover everything. A group of loyal and capable lower-level generals are also needed to form a powerful army.

"The subordinate has many subordinates and friends in the Black Armor Army. They have long lost confidence in the Great Xia Dynasty. The subordinate can write to ask them to come and help."

Jiang Yuan immediately made the decision.

"Okay, Ran Lie, I appoint you as General Dongzhou. You try your best to invite all the people you invite. All the people you invite will be under your command. The money you need can be obtained from Mu Hanyan."

"yes"

"Mu Hanyan, next you cooperate with Ran Lie to integrate all the Salt Gang disciples in the Dongzhou branch as soon as possible to form the Dongzhou Army; at the same time, start recruiting soldiers in Dongzhou City. I hope to see one more people pass through in half a month. The Dongzhou Army is extremely capable.

Mu Hanyan hesitated and said,"Master Jiang, the number of people is over 10,000?" Can it be raised? Jiang

Yuan waved his hand:"I have my own way, just do as I say.""

"Xu Dong, when will the five city lords meet?"

"The letter said that they would meet in Black Cloud City in three days."

"Reply to the Lord of Black Cloud City and ask you to join the alliance in three days."

"yes"

"Go down and get ready! I'll go to Black Cloud City with you in three days."

……

After Ran Lie and the others left, Jiang Yuan immediately began to retreat

"system to receive rewards."

In an instant, a powerful internal force rushed into Jiang Yuan's body, and the meridians were quickly opened.

Half an hour later, Jiang Yuan slowly opened his eyes and felt the circulation of internal force in the eight extraordinary meridians, which was much stronger than before. It's twice as strong

"Huh... The peak of the fourth level is indeed the Hunyuan Gong of the Huashan sect, which is slightly inferior to the Zhen sect's magical power. Now that the eight meridians of the Qi Meridian have been completely opened, all that remains is to open up the second meridian of Ren and Du to enter the ranks of the third-level powerhouses."

【Ding】

【Congratulations on completing the series of missions: The New Rich in the Rivers and Lakes, unlocking the"New Riches in the Rivers and Lakes" achievement, and rewarding you with fifteen life-threatening swords at the highest level. Do you want to claim it? ]

Are there any unlockable achievement rewards?

The fifteen deadly swords are Yan Shisan’s unique skill! Although he was defeated by the sword god Xie Xiaofeng in the end, the status of this swordsmanship as the top secret skill in Gulong Martial Arts cannot be shaken.

"receive."

A wave of cultivation insights about the fifteen deadly swords poured into Jiang Yuan's mind. In just a moment, Jiang Yuan felt that his understanding of this set of swordsmanship surpassed that of the founder, Yan Shisan.

"What a ferocious swordsmanship, Yan Shisan, who was born as a killer, has learned it all his life, especially the fifteenth sword, which completely touched the sword's will. No wonder they say that the fifteen deadly swords are not the sword of the world."

【Ding】

【How can fame and little fortune be the end of the road to becoming a great man? Start a series of missions for the overlord of one party. Overlord of one party (1): Living in a corner, in the end he is just cannon fodder in the society. A small boat can only drift with the tide. Take over the five cities in Jizhou within three months and become the co-lord of the five cities, and you will be rewarded with the full-level Zixia magic power. 】

Jiang Yuan looked at this system task and couldn't help but secretly rejoice. During the series of missions for the upstart in the world, he felt that future system missions would push him on the road to world hegemony.

Fortunately, I didn't focus on fighting alone and fighting for fame and wealth in the world. Otherwise, it would be completely idiotic to take over the five cities of Jizhou within three months.

"Since the Ghostly Mist Forest, apart from the main missions, there have been almost no side missions in the system. It seems that that is a bonus for the novice period. The two main lines of the system are one based on internal strength and the other based on physical strengthening. From now on, you can only rely on your own martial arts skills."

"Although moves and martial arts will be rewarded when the achievement is completed, it is too difficult to wait."

However, Jiang Yuan is also satisfied. A warrior's internal strength and physical body are the foundation. Now both problems have been solved by the system. He only needs to practice martial arts moves, which saves more than half the time compared to ordinary warriors.

It's time to be content.

Three days later. , on the pipeline outside Dongzhou City.

Hundreds of soldiers in armor gathered around a luxurious carriage, driving on the official road. On both sides of the carriage, Qin Shan and Xu Dong were riding horses.

In the carriage, Jiang Yuan Zheng is carefully studying the information of the city lords of the remaining four cities.

If it is only to protect himself temporarily, Jiang Yuan can completely control the three soul-seizing styles and take control of the four cities temporarily.

But this is not a long-term solution. To survive in the gap between foreign enemies and the Blood Moon Army, talents are indispensable. Control is always the worst policy, and winning people's hearts is the best policy.

"Yan Qing, the lord of Liuguang City, was once the Minister of Ceremonies of the Third Rank of the Great Xia Dynasty and also served in the cabinet. He was suppressed by the Grand Master due to political disagreements and was sent to the governor of Huangzhou. During his tenure, he was well-connected in politics and loved by the people. He also created all the states of the Great Xia Dynasty. The highest tax rate in the government?"

"Later, because the Grand Master was afraid of his influence in Huangzhou, Emperor Jinyan was suppressed again and was demoted as the Lord of Liuguang City? This Yan Qing is quite a talent."

As for the other three city lords, they either rose to power through connections, or they are mediocre people who are not in Jiang Yuan's eyes.

"Hall Master, ahead is Black Cloud City."

"Directly into the city"

"yes."

Although Heiyun City is also a city close to the border among the twelve cities in Jizhou, it is slightly larger than Dongzhou City.

After Jiang Yuan and others entered the city, they did not stay in the courtyard prepared by the Lord of Heiyun City, but rented two rooms. The inn is used as a temporary residence.