Over the next several days, the entire Meng Family began mobilizing. The people Meng Zhao had previously decided to bring into the army, along with Linghu Rui, Dou Xi, Gao Yue, and Meng Chuan, were all placed in the military as well, officially helping him handle army affairs.
In addition, he contacted the leaders of several forces in Lingwu City that were on good terms with him, doing his utmost to rally them into contributing to the construction of the Yangwu Army. Naturally, he also offered certain benefits in exchange for their promises.
Several more days passed, and Meng Zhao held a grand martial exercise within the army, selecting brave warriors to serve as low- and mid-ranking officers. At the same time, he put up cultivation resources as rewards, drawing the soldiers into eager participation.
For five consecutive days, the Yangwu Grand Barracks bustled with activity. Fierce and valiant men emerged one after another, and the battles were exceptionally intense.
Of course, Meng Zhao also reserved some positions to win over people from the large and small factions of Lingwu City, making his position as General Yangwu increasingly secure.
Dou Xi and Gao Yue both displayed outstanding administrative abilities, arranging everything in perfect order.
Linghu Rui became one of Meng Zhao's three deputy generals, assisting him in training the troops and likewise displaying his abilities...
Just as all of Lingwu City was brimming with energy and flourishing, unrest continued without cease in the downstream lands of Yanzhou, and the atmosphere grew increasingly grave.
Outside a somewhat secluded, chilling snow-mountain cave, a male lion covered in glittering gold lazily yawned. Saliva dripped from its sharp fangs, pattering onto the snow and leaving striking marks.
The lion stood over a zhang tall, its lithe body brimming with strength. Crouching there, it naturally