Personality traits: 1. Sweeping 2. Drilling 3. Garrisoning 4. Morale 5. Resolute 6. Cautious
Li Su, courtesy name Yuanzhi, was the eighth son of Li Sheng and a famous minister of the Tang Dynasty.
Command: 85, Martial: 80, Intelligence: 82, Politics: 66, Charisma: 81
Personality traits: 1. Swiftness 2. Cleverness 3. Capture 4. High spirits 5. Sweep
Zhang Yichao, a famous minister of the Tang Dynasty
Command: 84, Martial: 80, Intelligence: 79, Politics: 87, Charisma: 90
Personality traits: 1. Desperate 2. Fighting Back 3. Rage 4. Sweeping Away 5. Agricultural Administration
"Yi Chao, would you be willing to relieve Lu Junyi of his post in the Western Regions? Those remnants of the Western Liang are not good at politics. If you were to go there to develop agriculture and sericulture, the various countries in the Western Regions would eventually fall to our side."
Of course, I won't send you alone. Li Sheng and Li Su will assist you from the side.
The three men immediately bowed and accepted the order, saying, "We are willing to serve the King of Qin and take over all the lands of the Western Regions!"
Zhao Hao nodded in satisfaction, "In that case, go and ask Wuqiu Xing for three thousand guards to relieve Lu Junyi and the others. I will await your good news in Jinyang!"
Finally, it was the arrangement made by the Taoist Prime Minister Li Bi.
In reality, this person was born much earlier; Zhao Hao had simply sent him on a secret mission some time ago.
"Young master, Nanyang is now at a production scale, and there is no need to further exploit its resources. We can proceed with its conquest!"
That's right, Li Bi was sent to Nanyang by Zhao Hao to guide them on how to plan production and restore people's livelihoods.
Of course, the plan to strengthen the people and enrich the army was not included in this.
Zhang Ji presented another letter of surrender, which Zhao Hao was naturally happy to accept.
"Hmm... it's time to get Jia Wen and that old fox to do some work, so he can stop slacking off in Nanyang."
Yang Duanhe's army under Sili had almost replenished its ranks. He was ordered to go to Nanyang to accept the surrender, disband the old Xiliang army and reorganize them into various places. Li Ru and Hua Xiong accompanied the army.
"Congratulations, young master, on acquiring a new territory, which brings with it tens of thousands of civilians and tens of thousands of soldiers, as well as talented and valiant generals!"
"We all congratulate you, young master!"
...
March, 1955.
All the former troops of Xiliang surrendered to Zhao Hao.
Zhang Ji, 45 years old
Command: 80, Martial: 73, Intelligence: 85, Politics: 77, Charisma: 62
Personality traits: 1. Sweeping 2. Training 3. Strategist 4. Dedicated to the cause
Zhang Xiu is 30 years old.
Command: 84, Martial: 95, Intelligence: 62, Politics: 43, Charisma: 71
Personality traits: 1. Solo 2. Training 3. Sweeping 4. Sprinting 5. Charging into battle
Jia Xu, courtesy name Wenhe, was 42 years old.
Command: 82, Martial: 59, Intelligence: 100, Politics: 91, Charisma: 65
Personality traits: 1. Malicious schemes 2. Composure 3. Blockade 4. Advice 5. Guidance
Han Ji, courtesy name Gong, was 36 years old.
Command: 52, Martial: 38, Intelligence: 81, Politics: 84, Charisma: 80
Individual characteristics: 1. Invention 2. Guidance 3. Agricultural administration 4. Water conservancy
"I wonder if you are satisfied with the arrangements I made for you?"
Inside Jinyang City, after a brief greeting to Liu Bian, the group was invited by Zhao Hao to his home as guests.
"King Qin, I am getting old... and I fear I can no longer serve the country."
Zhang Ji was not a fool, nor did he have such great ambitions.
All he ever sought was wealth and self-preservation.
"In that case... how about replacing Brother Zhang's position as general with a clerk in a planning bureau?"
Everyone was taken aback. What was this Planning Bureau?
Zhao Hao smiled slightly, "Gentlemen, what do you think of the road and water conservancy planning inside and outside my Jinyang City?"
After Zhao Hao's explanation, everyone suddenly understood.
Zhang Ji also became interested in this previously unheard-of organization.
"Could it be... that such clean streets and such well-designed river drainage systems were all the work of the planning bureau?"
Zhao Hao nodded, but thought to himself that he couldn't very well say that he had planned and orchestrated everything himself; that would be too pretentious.
"That's exactly why. The Planning Bureau doesn't have a formal existence; its members hold the positions concurrently. Since Brother Zhang has no interest in war or politics, wouldn't it be a good thing for the country and its people to join the Planning Bureau and coordinate the reconstruction of cities, water conservancy, and roads throughout Xiliang?"
Furthermore, Brother Zhang is originally from Liangzhou and is more familiar with its geography; he is likely capable of designing a more reasonable plan. What are your thoughts, Brother Zhang?
Zhang Ji was delighted. It sounded like this position was easy and lucrative, which was indeed a good one!
"This... I wonder what the salary is like?"
"Of course, it's a rank equivalent to two thousand shi!"
"The King of Qin's kindness is something I will never forget! Xiu'er, from now on you must obey the King of Qin's orders. The King of Qin's words are more important than your uncle's words, do you understand?"
"...Nephew will respectfully follow Uncle's teachings. Whatever command the King of Qin gives, Xiu will dare not disobey!"
Zhao Hao smiled and said, "Brother Zhang Xiu, there's no need for that. I heard you're my cousin's senior brother?"
Zhang Xiu was stunned for a moment before sighing and responding.
"In response to Your Majesty, I dare not claim to be the senior brother of Brother Zhao Yun. Back in Liangzhou, I killed Qu Sheng with my spear because of his rebellion. I was noticed by the passing master of spears, who taught me a move or two."
In Xiu's heart, Senior Tong was naturally like a teacher and a father. But Xiu's achievements were far inferior to Brother Zhao Yun's, and she felt unworthy of Master Tong's teachings...
Zhao Hao waved his hand, "Brother Zhang Xiu, you are being modest. I have long heard of your reputation as the King of Spears in Rubei! Now that we are colleagues, I wonder which position you would like to take?"
Zhao Hao gave Zhang Xiu several options: one was to join the White Robe Army; another was to be stripped of his official position and start as a personal guard under his command; another was to go to Jizhou and join the White Robe Army; and yet another was to gain experience on the grasslands.
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