Haiqu County

591 Haiqu County

In the morning light, Zhang Yu stood atop the command platform of Pioneer Village, gazing into the distant east. Han Gan had already set out with his troops. From today onward, they would take over the forces of Haiqu County one by one.

The pioneering campaign could continue, but they first had to lay a solid foundation. They could not have battles raging at the front while problems arose in the rear.

Those who had voluntarily submitted were several minor lineages with close ties to the Hua Family of Haitou Town. They had also seen how kindly the Zhang Family had treated its subordinates and affiliated lineages over the years, so there had not been much opposition within their own households.

Even so, the Zhang Family had them voluntarily release those who opposed them from the lineage. Those truly unwilling to accept the Zhang Family's control would be better off splitting away with a portion of their own resources and developing on their own.

Otherwise, once they stayed behind, they would find that the Zhang Family was enforcing wartime administration, which was extremely strict. Affiliated lineages and forces alike had to obey their assignments.

Those lineages that had sacrificed people for the Zhang Family in the past could receive good treatment. How many people they sent and whom they sent could all be discussed together.

But these newly submitted lineages were different. They first needed to earn a certain amount of contribution for their own households. Once they proved themselves, they could obtain some bargaining chips.

They could not contribute nothing and still expect to fight for benefits.

If so, why should the Main Family tolerate them?

During the more than ten years since the Wang Family had disappeared, they had failed to seize their opportunities and