empire wars

Chapter 8
We must know how important sufficient food is to ancient warfare.

The people all over the world rebelled, and armies from all walks of life revolted. Isn't it just that they can't eat enough?

It can be said that there are as many troops as there is food.

A man ranging from sixty to sixteen, who picks up a weapon, is a soldier.

Even after repeated battles and defeats, there is enough capital to make a comeback.

For example, when the great ancestor of the Lie Han went to war, he went out nine times and returned in defeat nine times. He just relied on the stable and worry-free Dahou Mountain to drag the enemy down.

Build walls high, accumulate grain, and slowly become king.

This is a valuable experience gained from countless dynasty changes.

"Well, there's more." Qin Zhen asked Qin Yuan, frowning and thinking.

"The forces in the city are nothing more than the Shen and Gu families and the county magistrate. If I can't take them down, there's no way I'm going to fight for hegemony."

Qin Yuan suddenly felt angry.

I am a time traveler, so there is no need to be as prudent as the aborigines and consider the consequences of everything.

Qin Yuan's goal is to unify the Shenzhou Continent, but it has just started. If he cares about the left and right, how can he become the overlord of one side?

Qin Zhen looked at Qin Yuan and felt that he had a sense of confidence and a free and easy yet majestic aura, as if he was facing an emperor.

My own grandson, it seems that after some life and death experiences, he has grown a lot, and he has the demeanor of a general in every gesture.

For the Qin family, this is a blessing in misfortune.

"Mingwucheng is just the first step. Next, we will attack the Northern Qiang cavalry in the north and fight against the Tiandao rebels in the south. After accumulating enough merits, we will ask the court for merit and strive to be granted the title of Xiliang Prefecture Shepherd or Zhenbei General. Make a name for yourself and regain the rebel forces within their sphere of influence.”

Qin Yuan said angrily.

Even if troubled times are about to arise, the Liehan court is still orthodox. Orders may not be effective, but official position is very important for the sphere of influence under the rule.

Whether it is conscripting troops and food, expanding the army, or expanding the territory, it is all justified.

Especially most common people, before the new imperial court was established, they only recognized the old imperial court. Imperial officials could better lead the people.

"Do you know how many troops are needed to complete all this, and how much food and grass will be consumed?"

Qin Zhen shook his head.

"No matter how good I say it now, it's just a piece of paper. Why don't we wait and see?"

Qin Yuan looked at Qin Zhen as if they were equal.

Qin Yuan came to see Qin Zhen because he wanted to rely on his strength to control the Qin family.

But if even a small Qin family had to humble themselves and rely on external forces, how would Qin Yuan compete with other princes for the world?
Even if there is no Qin family, I have transported a large amount of supplies from the main world, and with the Great Qin Tiger Guard as the foundation, I can easily build an army of 10, [-], or even more.

The Qin family's willingness to help is the icing on the cake. If Qin Yuan is not willing to lend a helping hand, Qin Yuan can also form a force.

I thought too much before and thought too much, but I lost the spirit of youth.

"Okay, okay! Young people are ambitious, just go ahead and do it, grandpa will support you."

Qin Zhen was overjoyed and laughed, with tears in the corners of his sunken eyes.

At night, the servants of the Qin family were busy, carrying fine wine and dishes and placing them in the banquet hall.

Hundreds of tables were set up in the hall to entertain the children of the clan, ministers of meritorious service, and principals of affiliated forces.

Even the county government, Shen family, and Gu family are inviting people.

In the afternoon, invitations were sent out one after another.

The invitees sent people to come one after another, because the old man of the Qin family, who had been abdicated for many years, would appear at the banquet.

One must know that Qin Zhen suppressed Mingwu City for decades, and the scenery was unparalleled, and the Shen and Gu families did not dare to face it directly.

I even possess the powerful strength of the ninth level of body refining. In Mingwu County, I am truly invincible in fighting all over the county.

If it weren't for the hidden illness left in his early years, and he had no choice but to abdicate early, I'm afraid everyone in Mingwu County would have the surname Qin.

It is a troubled time, and now it suddenly appears, causing many people to speculate.

After all, the news of Qin Wang's death in battle had already spread in the city, and only a dozen of the thousand private soldiers were left, and they fled back.

It was a huge blow to the Qin family's reputation.

In addition, the Northern Qiang cavalry marched all the way south, and I am afraid that they will come to Mingwu City in the near future. The Qin family should keep a low profile, but they did not expect to act in such a high profile, contrary to normal.

Xiuhua Building.

The largest brothel in Mingwu City is filled with wealthy people and their children.

A government official came over in a hurry and found the drunken county magistrate amidst the bright red and purple flowers.

Wei Shangshi, the magistrate of the county, spends his days drinking and drinking. If he is not sleeping in the yamen, he is looking for flowers and asking willows in Xiuhualou.

"My lord, wake up."

The yamen servant pushed away the naked woman next to him, and reached out to pat Wei Shangshi's face.

"Ok?"

County Magistrate Wei Shangshi glanced at him sideways, "How dare you hit me? Don't think that I'm drunk... forget it, adults don't care about villains' faults, I'm a good county magistrate."

"The Qin family held a banquet and sent an invitation for you to attend the dinner."

The yamen servant took out a red invitation and unfolded it for the county magistrate to see clearly.

"If you don't go, does that guy Qin Chi want to win over me again?"

Wei Shangshi waved his hands, stood up unsteadily, and aimed at a pretty girl, "I'm here, little lady."

"Sir, this time is different. The invitation is sent in the name of the old man of the Qin family."

"boom."

Wei Shang shivered and fell to his knees.

"Your Majesty?"

"Your Majesty?"

A voice of disdain sounded, and a stern look pierced Wei Shangshi's heart.

In front, Qin Zhen was holding a long knife, with blood dripping from the tip. The people lying upside down next to him were all his followers brought from Luodu, many of whom were body-refining guards.

"I am the county magistrate appointed by the imperial court. How dare you disobey the imperial edict!"

Back then when Wei Shang came to Mingwu City in high spirits, what greeted him were indeed cold weapons.

He would never forget that scene with the knife on his neck and blood flowing across it.

"You will be your county magistrate, and I will be my general. If you want to reach out to the military camp, then I will chop you off."

He remembered that man's eyes, as if he could kill someone. That was the closest he came to death.

A cold snort made him tremble with fear, his legs and feet trembling.

All the soldiers around him showed their weapons, not to guard against Qin Zhen, but to point at him, a court official.

Shen family.

A group of people were sitting together, including the family heads and elders.

"What does Qin Zhen mean?"

The leader of the old man asked doubtfully.

"It should be that Qin Wang is dead, and he is planning to introduce a new Patriarch to back him up, and by the way, erect the majesty of the Qin family."

The person who spoke was Shen Liwen, who held the position of Mingwu County Magistrate.

The old man above is the head of the Shen family, and he is the eldest son of the head of the family.

"Qin Chi, or Qin Ming?"

The old man nodded slightly and asked.

"I'm afraid it's not them. I heard that Qin Wang's son is not dead and returned to the city this morning."

"Oh, his name seems to be Qin Yuan, he is only 16 years old, right?"

The second child, Shen Liwu, said that he was the head of the Yamen.

"It's good to be young. You are young and energetic, and you don't know the heights of the sky and the earth."

The old man sighed, "How is the matter over there in the barracks?"

Three generations of the Shen family have been in politics, not because they don't want to join the army, but because the army has always been controlled by the Qin family and it is difficult for their people to enter.

"Well, those people were all brought out by Qin Zhen personally. They can't get in. They have the backing of the Qin family and their attitude is very tough. The two newly appointed music directors are Qin Chi's people, so it's not easy to attack them. .”

Shen Liwen sighed.

The Shen family has always been inferior to the Qin family because they do not have military power.

In addition to the patrol force formed by the Yamen, there are only [-] people. Once the number of personnel exceeds the limit, they will be suppressed by the Qin family.

As for the Shen family's private bodyguards, there are only 500 people in total, which cannot be compared with the Qin family.

The Shen family has been unable to infiltrate the army, and those generals have followed Qin Zhen through life and death. It is not easy to instigate rebellion.

The army has always been the bottom line of the Qin family, and no one can touch it, otherwise they will suffer crazy revenge from the Qin family.

"Well, since the Qin family has sole control of the military, they will have to leave it to them to deal with the Beiqiang crisis this time. If they want us to help, they must give up a military camp, even if we can help set it up ourselves."

The old man said firmly, "Liwen, you should go to this banquet. It is the time when the power of the Qin family is changing, and it is also our opportunity."

"understand!"

(End of this chapter)