Baoyin's Change

When Luo Chong's words were only halfway finished, Baoyin was deeply disappointed. He had thought he would receive a position like Yili's, one that would let him independently lead a nomadic cavalry force armed by the Han Tribe. But he had not. The Chieftain had only agreed to give him the position of an army officer in charge of training. He knew what that meant: he would only be managing training, without any real authority.

But after Luo Chong explained his reasons, Baoyin became somewhat pleased again. The Chieftain had told him to learn—to learn the army's management system. Only then did Baoyin suddenly realize that the Chieftain was right. He truly knew nothing about the structure and management of the Han Tribe's professional army. If the Chieftain had let him form a force of his own under such circumstances, it would have meant that his future achievements would end there. The Chieftain would not give him any greater authority. Sending him to learn, however, meant there were many more possibilities.

Although his status and strength would not be particularly high for the time being, this arrangement gave him something to look forward to. Thus, Baoyin agreed without hesitation.

Afterward, Baoyin was not immediately sent back to the grasslands. Instead, under Luo Chong's arrangements, he toured various parts of the Han Tribe. Naturally, he was not allowed into any secret locations.

He traveled by land from Weishan Commandery to Liuyang Commandery, then went west from Liuyang Commandery to Sitong County. After that came Ruyang Commandery, and finally Hanyang Commandery. He did not have the chance to visit the several counties under Hanyang Commandery, because he discovered that the Chieftain had already arrived in Hanyang Commandery and was waiting for him there.

Hanyang Commandery was one of the earliest cities established