One reason was that he collaborated with the Qiang tribes to borrow the powerful Qiang cavalry.
Secondly, corruption was rampant in Luzhou, and the people were living in misery. In order to survive, they had no choice but to join their own ranks.
In just a few days, they were able to gather an army of 100,000 and break through the prefecture because there were desperate people acting as inside agents.
Now, since taking over Luzhou Prefecture, these Qiang people have clearly become somewhat unruly and their ambitions have begun to swell. The cooperation between me and them has become a mere facade.
More importantly, the hearts of the people are no longer at his disposal. Once the army he has gathered begins to fall apart, he will be utterly defeated!
With this thought in mind, the gaunt man immediately made up his mind.
The situation in Anping County must be resolved as soon as possible, otherwise the tide will turn!
"Someone! Pass on my order to immediately have the five generals scattered elsewhere and the leaders of other mountain strongholds gather their forces, bringing as many men as they can!"
"Assemble in Luzhou Prefecture in five days! Anyone who disobeys will be killed without mercy!"
"Oh, and bring that General Zheng Lu along too! He might still be of some use."
The gaunt man slowly rose from the wooden chair, a fierce glint flashing in his eyes.
"The Duke of Zhenguo? He's just a greenhorn. Since you want to play, I'll play along."
Five days later, countless bandits had gathered in Luzhou City, numbering as many as 150,000.
Beneath a banner, the gaunt man drew his long sword and roared.
"Gentlemen, follow me and slaughter all those government troops! We'll provide you with money, food, and women to your heart's content!"
All the bandits present cheered and jumped for joy.
A gaunt man on the high platform pointed his knife into the distance and roared angrily.
"Target Anping County! March on!"
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