" Zhang Liao?"
Upon seeing the name, Lin Yi's pupils constricted, almost as if he had misread it.
This man was the foremost of Cao Cao's Five Elite Generals, and his battle record was so formidable that even his lord Cao Cao was astonished.
His first battle, in alliance with Guan Yu, resulted in the defeat of Yan Liang. This was already his worst performance, as his subsequent victories were far too outrageous.
In the Battle of White Wolf Mountain, Zhang Liao fought a bloody battle against tens of thousands of Wuhuan troops with just over a thousand men and still won. This was already quite outrageous.
In the Battle of Heavenly Pillar Mountain, divine soldiers descended from the heavens and annihilated Chen Lan and Mei Cheng in one fell swoop.
Then came his highlight match, the Battle of Hefei!
This was the most outrageous battle ever. He charged into Sun Quan's army of 100,000, not only defeating the army but also nearly killing Sun Quan.
This battle left Cao Cao questioning his own existence. "Is my little brother really that powerful? He's taking on 100,000 men with only 800!"
Such achievements earned Zhang Liao a place in the Martial Temple Martial Temple, making him the only person under Cao Cao to be enshrined there. This can be seen as the ultimate recognition of Zhang Liao's command and military leadership abilities.
He actually managed to get Zhang Liao involved; this was a huge windfall!
It just so happens that the Northern Region Barbarians also have an army of 100,000. If Zhang Liao were to send 800 men to defeat Tuoba Yu, the Northern Region Barbarians would probably be devastated.
However, this is just wishful thinking. But with Zhang Liao's help, his chances of winning would definitely increase several times over.
wrong!
He carefully read the system notification and immediately noticed a problem, which made him frown and ask in surprise, "What does ' Xiliang Commandery - Devastated' mean?"
bite!
System notification: " Xiliang Commandery is currently too small to meet the requirements for a county seat, therefore it is referred to as a 'ruined city,' and the reward will be calculated based on the size of a large county-level unit."
Holy crap!
Zhang Liao was obtained from a dilapidated Xiliang Commandery; if it were a complete Xiliang Commandery, wouldn't Lü Bu have appeared out of nowhere?
In this way, even if the rewards for tens of thousands of people are reduced, it is still acceptable.
According to the system settings, the reward for conquering a large city is 10,000 people, while the reward for conquering a county town is 50,000 people. This difference is significant.
It's a pity the territory isn't big enough, otherwise this time they probably could have directly summoned Lü Bu, the strongest general in the Three Kingdoms, which would have been amazing.
Logically speaking, the system doesn't recognize the "county" designation for three counties, which seems to have appeared before.
"Ding! The system's default minimum prefecture size is five counties. Once you reach that, you can immediately receive 50,000 troops. The system's default prefectures and counties are divided into three levels: upper, middle, and lower, with a minimum of five counties and a maximum of twenty counties."
"Additional conquest rewards will vary depending on the county's level; higher-level counties will receive more generous additional rewards."
I see!
Thinking of this, Lin Yi immediately had an idea and muttered, "In that case, we can't settle for less. The reward must be increased; we should at least create a top-tier prefecture."
At first, he planned to temporarily capture two counties to forcefully meet the requirements for a prefecture, but he didn't expect that it would involve additional rewards, which required careful consideration.
Xiliang Commandery is now considered a county-level prefecture, but the rewards are already quite generous.
If a county becomes a top-tier prefecture, it will be an instant success, directly rewarding you with a powerful figure, and even the army will produce elite troops. This is the true path to power.
While tens of thousands of ordinary soldiers might sound intimidating, their fighting strength was actually quite limited. Compared to the formidable Tiger and Leopard Cavalry, their combat power was negligible.
To exaggerate a bit, 10,000 Tiger and Leopard Cavalry could probably defeat 30,000, or even 50,000, the Yellow Turban Army.
After all, the equipment and combat skills of the two sides were not on the same level. Once the morale of the Yellow Turban Army was broken by the Tiger and Leopard Cavalry, the Yellow Turban Army would inevitably collapse completely and be utterly routed.
Therefore, rather than acquiring tens of thousands of rabble, it would be better to directly build up 50,000 elite troops, along with top-tier generals; this would be the most correct choice.
With this in mind, Lin Yi finalized his goal.
My immediate priority is to consolidate my existing territory, then find a way to conquer even larger territories and strive to transform Xiliang Commandery into a top-tier county.
Developing on our own will ultimately take time; we must make use of the convenience of the system.
Internally, we need to develop Xiliang Commandery and win over the people, which will generate a large amount of civilian resources. Externally, we need to expand our territory, which will generate a large army and allow us to expand our territory more effectively.
Only through such a cycle can a perfect cycle be formed, ensuring the strongest combat power is always maintained.
The most urgent task now is to quickly stabilize Xiliang Commandery, and then plan to conquer the entire Dayu Pass. This is the only way forward.
Before Lin Yi could react, a figure appeared before him. It was Chen Qun. Chen Qun's reputation as a capable and virtuous minister was certainly invaluable in stabilizing Xiliang Commandery, and now it was time for him to take action.
" Chen Qun greets His Lord!" the figure said respectfully.
Chen Qun!
Looking at this person's handsome appearance and extraordinary demeanor, and the aura of a scion of a noble family he exuded, Lin Yi couldn't help but be impressed. As expected of someone born into a prestigious family, his bearing was indeed extraordinary.
He laughed and said, " Changwen, there's no need for such formalities. From now on, the order of Xiliang Commandery will depend on you!"
Now that we have such a talented ruler, we can't just let him go to waste. With Chen Qun around, Jia Xu can be freed up to offer advice and strategies.
Anyway, this guy doesn't like these kinds of complicated things, so it can be considered as fulfilling his wish.
"Rest assured, my lord, I already have a plan in mind. Now that Xiliang Commandery has been rebuilt after its fall, its legal system naturally needs to be improved. I happen to have a complete mechanism at my disposal, which can be applied here."
Chen Qun, with a shrewd mind, said confidently.
A sound mechanism?
A smile appeared on Lin Yi's lips. He naturally knew where this so-called perfect mechanism came from. It was obtained from the Cao Wei regime; it was a law that had been practically verified, which was far more reliable than something made up on the spot.
He nodded and smiled, "Now I'm relieved. From now on, you will serve as the Prefectural Assistant of Xiliang Commandery, in charge of all affairs of Xiliang Commandery!"
"Thank you for your appreciation, my lord. I will certainly do my utmost!"
A hint of excitement flashed in Chen Qun's eyes. He had been valued by his lord from the moment he arrived, which was a great favor. He could not let his lord down.
Just then, the sound of horses neighing outside startled the two of them.
"What's going on outside?" Lin Yi asked, frowning.
The guard hurried off to check and returned quickly, excitedly reporting, "My lord, it seems General Ma Chao and his men have returned with the spoils they captured!"
The seized supplies?
Upon hearing this, Lin Yi's eyes lit up.
In that case, wouldn't it be a double blessing? Not only did the system reward arrive, but the spoils were also returned.
Without hesitation, he walked directly into the courtyard.