32: Set out to suppress bandits

After walking out of the courtyard and seeing the enthusiastic villagers, Lin Yue's mood also improved significantly.

"Lord, This humble general has already ascertained the number of bandits and will now return to the city to report," a Soldier said, cupping his hands to Lin Yue.

"Mm, thank you for your trouble," Lin Yue nodded, watching the more than a thousand Yu Family Army Soldiers being escorted away, then turned and walked into the village.

All the Yu Family Army Soldiers captured last night were handed over to the Government of Heyan City, earning him over 20,000 Merits. Now that he had accumulated a lot of Merits, he would exchange them for some treasures at the Government when he had time.

Xing Daorong also successfully surrendered. Although his loyalty was only 65, he hadn't betrayed General Yu even after three days of going hungry nine times, so if he kept him by his side, his loyalty would surely increase.

Now, he had two Third-rate Military Generals and three Half-step Martial Generals under him, and upon returning to the Military Camp, there would be a thousand Soldiers. He could be considered to have his own small force.

However, Lin Yue felt that a Fief would be an indispensable part of his rise!

Although he didn't get many rewards for building a village, he might be able to contend for the town above the village, and the rewards would be substantial!

His biggest advantage now was his legal status in Great Qin!

As long as he quickly raised his official position and Title, he could obtain rewards ahead of others. As time passed, his advantage would snowball, becoming larger and larger!

By the day Great Qin fell apart, he would also have a force of his own!

He somewhat understood the Charm of this type of game. Watching the village grow from nothing, from desolate to prosperous, seeing his civil and military officials increase, his territory expand, and his sense of accomplishment grow, it made every pore exude a comfortable feeling!

This was an experience most people in reality never had!

"My Lord, the Brothers have returned from General Yu's camp. They found absolutely nothing; even a mouse would starve to death there," Hou Da said.

"It's fine, I expected it. Was his camp even valuable?" Lin Yue chuckled. Even Xing Daorong, a Third-rate Military General, was starving, so how could there be any food in the camp?

Sending them to build the Epang Palace was a relief for the Yu Family Army players. At least they would be provided with food and lodging there, which was far better than following General Yu.

"It wasn't valuable at all. The terrain and layout weren't good; it was just a large area, that's all."

"Then destroy it. See if we can get a village building token from it."

After a village or Mountain Bandit camp is destroyed, there's a small chance of a village building token dropping. Although a village building token is far less valuable now than when the server opened, it can still sell for hundreds of thousands of dragon coin.

Even though this game has no top-up channels, it's still friendly to pay-to-win players!

"Yes, this Subordinate will go handle it now," Hou Da nodded.

"Wait, gather the Guard and Initial-stage Soldiers. We're going to drill!" Lin Yue said.

Pan Feng and Xing Daorong were to be taken to the Military Camp. Before that, he had to train a fighting force to ensure the village's safety.

"Yes, My Lord!" Hou Da's eyes lit up at the words, and he responded, then turned and ran off.

Lin Yue stood still, trying to recall something, sometimes frowning, sometimes laughing heartily.

Soon, rows of Soldiers gathered in the village center.

Lin Yue looked at the high-spirited villagers, took a deep breath, and imitating a scene from his memory, stepped forward and shouted:

"A great wind rises, the clouds fly high; where can mighty warriors be found to roam the four directions!"

"Mountain Bandits must be suppressed at all times; we cannot not suppress them!"

"Think about it, you're with your wife and children in the village, eating roasted whole lamb and singing songs, and suddenly you're robbed by Mountain Bandits!"

"So, a life without Mountain Bandits is a good life."

"Should we eliminate the Mountain Bandits?" Lin Yue asked the villagers loudly.

The villagers remembered last night's roasted whole lamb and the Yu Family Army, and their hearts filled with indignation. If My Lord hadn't prepared in advance, they might have succeeded!

Thinking of this, everyone responded with their loudest voices: " Suppressing bandits! Suppressing bandits! Suppressing bandits!"

"Mm, the morale is usable!" Lin Yue breathed a sigh of relief, feeling he had a bit of talent.

He then switched to his second identity and opened the regional chat interface.

"Lin Yue: Brothers, I'm new here. Are there any Mountain Bandits near Heyan City?"

That's why they say Daxia people are warm-hearted!

In a flash, Lin Yue received the locations of various Mountain Bandits marked by enthusiastic netizens.

Lin Yue picked the largest Mountain Bandit camp and exited the interface.

"Shuangmu Mountain!"

"Depart to suppress the bandits!" Lin Yue shouted, and everyone filed out, full of fighting spirit!

This time, Lin Yue took Pan Feng, Xing Daorong, and a thousand villagers, leaving only about a hundred people to Guard the village.

The group walked for an hour into the mountains. In the distance, the jungle rustled, and figures flickered.

"My Lord, the Mountain Bandits ahead are called the Black Wind Gang, with a thousand members, and their leader is an Initial-stage Martial General!"

Wang Hu emerged from the woods and whispered.

"Good, you've worked hard," Lin Yue patted Wang Hu's shoulder and nodded.

"It is Wang Hu's good fortune to solve problems for My Lord," Wang Hu said excitedly.

"Here are more than ten Yellow-tier weapons. You and some Half-step Martial Generals each choose one as your weapon."

Lin Yue took out the previously captured weapons from his spatial ring and placed them on the ground.

"Thank you, My Lord!" Wang Hu, Hou Da, and Zhang Wenfeng said in unison, then each chose a weapon.

Ultimately, Wang Hu chose a steel saber, Zhang Wenfeng chose a long sword, and Hou Da chose a long spear.

【Ding! Wang Hu, Hou Da, and Zhang Wenfeng's loyalty has increased by 10 points, now at 90 points!】

Listening to the game prompt, Lin Yue smiled, waved his hand to put the remaining weapons back into his ring, then said to the three:

"This time, our target is Black Wind Stronghold. The chief is named Zhang Mazi, with the strength of an Initial-stage Martial General."

"You three will each lead a team to attack, and the three of us will be on the last side to prevent them from escaping. Any problems?"

The three looked at each other, battle intent gradually igniting in their eyes, and said in unison: "Yes!"

"Good, get ready," Lin Yue waved his hand and went with Pan Feng and Xing Daorong to the highest position on the north side.

"Wonderful! Truly wonderful!"

Xing Daorong suddenly said.

"Hm? What's wrong?" Lin Yue looked at the beaming Xing Daorong, puzzled, not understanding what whim he was on now.

"This humble general means that My Lord's plan just now is very comprehensive. Even if Jiang Taigong were alive, he would be no more than this!" Xing Daorong said seriously.

"Is that so? Hahaha, I've been reading some books lately, maybe they're useful," Lin Yue chuckled, having recently read some miscellaneous books captured in Heyan City, but he was very pleased with Xing Daorong's flattery.

Pan Feng secretly glanced at Xing Daorong, thinking, how could a dignified eight-foot tall man be so shameless? Where was the aura and dignity of a Martial General?

If you act like this, where does that leave me? Do you still have me, an elder, in your heart?

"My Lord, your plan is not only comprehensive but also tests the Military Leader abilities of Wang Hu and the other two. It truly shows you are a Military Leader!"

"One who commands Soldiers is a general; one who commands generals is a Military Leader!"

"I didn't expect My Lord to have reached such a realm!"

"We are far inferior!" Pan Feng tilted his head up at a 45-degree angle, eyes slightly closed, his face full of reverence and longing!

After speaking, he glanced at Xing Daorong again, as if to say, today I'll let you see, an elder is an elder after all!

"Is that so? Haha, I didn't expect you to notice. Actually, I didn't think that much at the time," Lin Yue laughed heartily, very pleased.

Lin Yue naturally didn't know what the two were thinking. Xing Daorong's words were just for fun and shouldn't be taken seriously, but even an upright person like Pan Feng praised him. Could he really be the legendary military genius?

Just as Lin Yue was fantasizing about leading thousands of troops across the battlefield, he was interrupted by a loud laugh.

"Really, Lao Pan?" Xing Daorong asked.

Pan Feng gave him a sidelong glance and said faintly: "Of course!"

"Hahaha, so that means I'm a Military Leader too!" Xing Daorong laughed loudly.

Lin Yue gave him a puzzled look but didn't speak.

"Why do you say that?" Pan Feng frowned, somewhat not understanding his thoughts.

Xing Daorong threw an arm around Pan Feng, excitedly saying: "Lao Pan, in the future, you'll be a general, and I'll be a Military Leader. Under my command, you and I will be able to serve My Lord even better!"

"Why do you say that?" Pan Feng asked again.

I was praising My Lord, how did you become a Military Leader too?

"Because My Lord's plan is exactly the same as what I thought last night!" Xing Daorong laughed loudly!

What My Lord thinks is what I think. If My Lord is a Military Leader, then I can also be a Military Leader!

"Huh? Why are you all silent?" Xing Daorong scratched his head and asked. He felt the atmosphere was a bit strange, then paused and asked: "Did I say something wrong?"

"No."

"You spoke very well. Don't speak again next time."

Lin Yue shook his head and walked two quick steps.

He wondered if bringing him to the Military Camp was a mistake?

Pan Feng, meanwhile, shook off Xing Daorong's arm from his shoulder, glared at him fiercely, and quickly caught up with Lin Yue.

He felt as uncomfortable as if he had swallowed a dead fly.