Chapter 415 The War (2)
With the treasure as a backing, Ji Rong quickly selected two thousand strong cultivators at the Venerable Realm or above from these three mountain ranges.
There are frequent battles, but they are not systematic; the competition depends on the general's cultivation level, the total number of soldiers, magical artifacts, and morale.
In the past, however, because conscripting soldiers did not require paying tribute, no ruler would value these lowly, easily manipulated and enslaved men.
On the eve of a battle, both sides would invariably focus on increasing the number of their troops, regardless of their strength. They would first assemble a force of tens of thousands and drive them to the front lines to wear down the enemy's spiritual energy and magical treasures before the general would lead his elite troops into battle.
In this way, the winning side can immediately acquire a large number of spiritual bodies, which can only be described as barbaric.
Therefore, when Ji Rong issued the conscription order, Zhan Shi proposed to conscript one thousand cultivators at the Xuanling Realm and another five thousand cultivators below the Xuanling Realm. Once the battle lines were stretched out, these weaker cultivators would be the best supplies and frontline fighters.
Ji Rong only glanced at the suggestion in her mind before rejecting it. She said in a deep voice, "Shi, nowadays, most of the soldiers here who are willing to work for treasure are struggling to make ends meet."
Although they were of lowly status in the old world, they are precious new forces here, the pillars of the immortal path. Eliminating the decay and creating a new world is not something that we, the rulers, can achieve with a few words. Ultimately, it is up to the poor and weak cultivators of the Nine Provinces to become strong.
Shi, I don't want to use the flesh and blood of the weak as bait, do you understand?
As you yourself said, warfare is about the skill and competence of soldiers and generals, not numbers. Juejun and I are both commanders and soldiers.
As she spoke, Ji Rong said with great enthusiasm, "But your suggestion is excellent. This time we should bring more cages to capture prisoners."
After capturing them, we only need to pay a price to absorb their impoverished cultivators into our ranks as soldiers and craftsmen. We can also send them to reclaim wasteland. Those with sharp claws and special skills could be given freedom, haha!
Zhan Shi's persuasion was in vain, so he stopped trying. He secretly marveled at the good fortune of those soldiers. As he thought about it, he also thought to himself that he had a unique vision and had climbed up to Ji Rong's big tree early on, and then he let out a silly laugh.
Even after he led five hundred soldiers and trained them according to the bamboo slips given to him by Ji Rong, he was still very happy.
In the past, Zhan Shi didn't like training troops, which caused him great distress.
As a general, Zhan Shi knew very well that going out would mean certain death. He taught all the skills he could, but only brought back a single Yue Tu.
Secondly, in the past, the number of soldiers trained was often three to five thousand, but the soldiers' cultivation levels varied. Now that the number of soldiers is smaller, they can get to know each other as Ji Rong said on the bamboo slip, learn from each other's strengths, form ranks, and increase everyone's chances of survival.
Zhan Shi ate and lived with these soldiers, and became familiar with their strengths. Based on the "weaving method", he even came up with several good formations that were easy to defend and difficult to attack.
On the other side, Qing Guanzi also led five hundred soldiers in training. He emphasized unity and discipline in his troops, and he liked to charge ahead, with the soldiers following behind acting as logistics personnel to clean up the battlefield.
Ji Rong wanted him to adjust his strategy, saying, "Senior brother, you always rush to the front. If you get injured, wouldn't this team lose its backbone?"
Qing Guanzi replied confidently, "I am able to be a general because I have the highest cultivation level. When it comes to fighting, the most capable person should naturally be at the forefront."
Moreover, I am a dragon, and I am agile. If I am really in trouble, they can bring back food and supplies.
"Don't worry, junior sister. I'll pick some more clever ones to lead, making things easier for you."
Upon hearing this, Ji Rong had no choice but to keep it in mind and, when the time came to equip Qing Guanzi, order a set of excellent armor and magical artifacts.
Shan Wuben also led five hundred soldiers to train, because he followed the usual hunting method, which emphasized moving in groups and using cunning steps to surround the enemy and overwhelm them with numbers.
Seeing that his training methods suited his tastes, Ji Rong gave him the remaining five hundred soldiers.
Shouts and roars echoed across the training ground. Ji Rong, carrying her precious Guardian Palace, stood on the command platform to observe the outstanding individuals among the two thousand cultivators.
Integrating these soldiers and formulating reward and punishment regulations to motivate them were the responsibilities of the respective army commanders, while teaching the use of talismans and magical implements was the job of talisman masters and weapon masters.
What she had to do next was to set aside her pride and spend a lot of money to equip these three thousand ordinary cultivators from head to toe.
She ordered the Great Wind Sect to refine talismans day and night, and ordered the Refining Sect to refine weapons, armor, and storage rings day and night.
He also sent a letter back to Yuxu Palace, ordering the Equipment Building to make armor for generals such as Jiaojue and Qingguanzi, and also requested three thousand magic cages and three thousand wooden plaques that could record identity information and uniquely match the magic cages.
These ritual implements had to be made to the highest standard, and the materials and treasures were obtained on credit thanks to Ji Rong's influence.
Once the three thousand soldiers were fully armored and their morale was high, Ji Rong took out ten storage rings from under his wings and had a servant carry them through the two thousand cultivators. He said, "Everyone, those who have made contributions will be rewarded, and those who work hard will be rewarded. The ten cultivators who have killed the most enemies in this battle will receive an extra storage ring like this."
As long as you do not indiscriminately kill innocent people or kill your own comrades to gain merit, I will allow you to form teams, with a maximum of ten people per team, provided that your team's survival rate is at least 30%.
If only one person remains in the team, your score will be invalidated.
In addition, I have given each of you a magic cage, on which your identity information is recorded. The more prisoners you capture alive, the greater the reward you will receive upon your return.”
Because of Ji Rong's reward order, these cultivators who had only lived and eaten together for a few days spontaneously formed teams and came to the servants' office to register.
While Ji Rong was overseeing the preparation of war supplies such as magical artifacts and talismans, Qing Pingzi was already seated next to the main seat in the Dragon and Phoenix Hall. Feng Qing, Gu Qingqing, and Ji Zhuang were all left behind by Jiao Jue, whose injuries had almost healed, so that Qing Pingzi could make daily arrangements.
Meanwhile, Di Rong was also consolidating his troops, and he ordered the 12,000 conscripted soldiers to put their paw prints on the declaration of war.
Those who flee their relatives will be rewarded with a salary after defeat;
Collect fifty poems and you'll be exempt from the lottery;
Whoever kills one hundred enemies will be granted a fiefdom and become its ruler.
There's no limit to the merits, and the benefits are numerous;
The orders to kill many enemies, accumulate merit, enjoy wealth and honor, and become a superior member of the clan left the soldiers under the command of the God of War with no way to retreat.
For these soldiers, this battle is one they must win!
Only by winning can you keep your head and enjoy the wonderful taste of wealth!
Weapons and suits of armor were carried out from the weapon pavilion of the Temple of War and distributed by the Yi Nu.
Finally, the girl donned silver armor, a cold blade, a bone whip, and iron rings. Then she flew to the highest point of the pavilion and solemnly unveiled a piece of white silk.
Below him were a suit of golden armor, a bone spear, a bronze and iron staff, a sharp sword, a large axe, and a pair of golden maces.
She wrapped the armor in plain silk on the spot and walked into the Temple of the God of War step by step.
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