The subsequent operations went smoothly.

It went incredibly smoothly.

In Xu's vision, breaking through the border checkpoint is only the first step. There will be more difficult challenges ahead.

However.

With this vigilance and caution, Xu Xi.

But ten days later, he stood on the city wall of Pingshui County with a look of doubt and uncertainty.

"strangeness……"

"The defenses of the counties in Daqian were so weak, how could I take them down just like that?"

"Also, after I broke through that pass, no other border troops came to pursue me."

"What on earth is this..."

Xu Xi was in deep thought.

Perhaps he underestimated the extent of the turmoil within Daqian.

The current Daqian is likely to be too busy suppressing other rebellions.

Only in this way can we explain the smooth sailing of seeking a living soldier.

"That's a good thing."

Xu Xi smiled, turned and left.

…

[You successfully captured Pingshui County]

[When you arrived, Pingshui County couldn't even form an effective defense counterattack. You easily blew open the city gate and led the mighty "rebels" into it.]

[Some people are horrified and think you are misleading]

[Some people are numb and think it is nothing more than a change of rulers]

[But, you are not good at deceiving people, and you have no intention of becoming a ruler.]

[The reason why your army is so brave and can sweep across the county like a whirlwind is not because of anything else, but because of the hungry people themselves.]

[They are all fools who just want to survive]

[No one is not afraid of death. Everyone is afraid of death, but if you can't live, it doesn't matter whether you die or not.]

[In just ten days, your team has ushered in another wave of strength]

[The hungry people seeking survival flooded like a tide, drowning the weak resistance of Pingshui County]

[You found the county officials hiding together in a luxurious house. They were terrified and called you a traitor who was plotting treason and seducing the people.]

[You think this statement is untrue]

[The people of Qingniu Town and the others who joined the team never thought of getting any promise of glory and wealth from you, and you couldn't give it to them. They just wanted to live with you and fill their stomachs.]

…

[After capturing Pingshui County, the troops seeking survival were very excited]

[These "criminals" exiled by Daqian suddenly burst into tears after entering the county town, and they cried as they walked.]

[Someone suggested to continue the attack and attack other counties in Daqian]

But you suppressed this statement.

[You have never forgotten that the main reason you taught the Fool Kung Fu and led the poor and hungry people to rush out of the border was to keep more people alive.]

[The winter is getting colder and the snow is getting thicker]

[Obviously, this kind of weather is no longer suitable for continuing the war]

[What people need is rest, food, and a peaceful winter]

[Under your arrangement, the hungry refugees moved into Pingshui County one after another, filling up the empty houses. That was the only way to survive the cold winter.]

[Squeezing is nothing]

【I don't care】

[As long as there is a house to shelter from the wind and snow, people will express great joy]

[No one thinks this treatment is low, because they are mortals, and it is you who keeps them alive and has a place to live.]

【New Year is coming】

[Someone advised you to take more rest, because as the "leader", you, the respected Mr. Xu, are often busy until late at night]

…

Just fighting is not enough.

When in Qingniu Town.

Perhaps there are very few people who need shelter, and all that needs to be considered is how to feed them.

The answer to having a full meal is simple: kill demons.

The rough and chewy monster meat can barely fill the stomach.

All Xu Xi had to do was to keep punching and slashing, and then bring the dead demons back to Qingniu Town.

But now it's different.

There are too many people seeking to be saved, and everyone's food, clothing, housing, transportation, and the practice of the Fool's Kung Fu all require the judgment of Xu Xi, the decision maker.

It’s not that Xu Xi wants to be the decision maker.

But apart from him, those who want to survive can't trust anyone else.

“I’m so tired…”

After an unknown amount of time, Xu Xi finally got away from the tedious government affairs and heaved a long sigh.

The room was warm, burning with precious black charcoal.

For warriors in the innate realm.

This kind of heating is actually unnecessary.

But people couldn't help but stuff it into Xu Xi's pocket again and again.

Xu Xi often wondered if he could have refused to manage those government affairs with a clear conscience if he hadn't done such adorably foolish behavior.

However.

There are no "ifs" or "what ifs" in this world.

"Sir, let me take over," a volunteering voice sounded from beside me.

Wu Yingxue squeezed over.

After this period of recuperation, she has long since recovered her former vitality and stays by Xu Xi's side all the time. While becoming Xu Xi's bodyguard, she is also trying her best to learn government affairs.

"Then, Yingxue, I'll leave it to you."

Xu wanted to refuse.

But I figured there were other things I needed to do today.

With the girl's happy expression, the government affairs were handed over to her.

"Yes sir, I promise to complete the task!"

…

[Busy government affairs constantly squeeze your free time]

[Fortunately, you are not alone. Wu Yingxue is very smart and has helped you share a lot of pressure.]

[God rewards hard work. Your long-term persistence in handling government affairs has made your thinking a little sharper, and your speed in processing written documents has increased.]

You realize one thing

[Currently, Mr. Xu and Mr. Wu are enough for those who are looking for a living soldier.]

[But in the future, if we absorb more refugees and hungry people, you and the girl alone will not be able to manage them properly.]

You need more nodes

[You select a group of people including Ah Niu from the army of survivors as the "nodes" you need]

[Some of them are responsible for fighting, some are responsible for overall planning, and some are responsible for raising livestock. Each has their own advantages and strengths.]

[You didn’t have a fancy official name or title]

Because they have already thought about it.

"From today on, I am Mr. Little Niu!"

Pingshui County is hit by snow and wind.

An empty space.

The honest man shouted with great excitement.

At the same time, there were more people around him shouting, "Mr. Little Dog Egg" and "Mr. Little Pocket".

This scene was somewhat funny and surprised Xu Xi.

But after a moment.

He laughed.

This way of naming is not pleasant to the ear. It sounds inferior, neither elegant nor cool.

But inexplicably——

It makes people's heart surge.

"New Year is coming, new year, new weather", listening to the cheers around him, Xu Xi looked up at the sky, his eyes seemed to see more things through the cold sun.

For some reason, the corners of his mouth curled up.