"The King's order has been received!"
"The Two Tigers have performed meritorious deeds in guarding the borders. Countless soldiers of the Two Tigers have sacrificed their lives for the country and shed their blood. I hereby announce that the sacrificed soldiers will be given an additional title of nobility. Those without titles will be conferred the title of Baron. The Two Tigers will be expanded to a first-class legion. The King of Konuma Province, Meng Heshen! "
In addition to the conscripted legions and the main legions, the main legions were also divided into special-class, first-class, and second-class. Second-class legions could only have troops with less than eight phalanxes, while first-class legions could have less than ten phalanxes. Special-class legions could have up to fifteen legions.
On the national highway, the Twin Tiger Army marched back to the inner lines in an orderly manner. They were also in an orderly formation, but the difference was that they were more determined and sorrowful than they were when they set out. They were less spirited. They had defeated the Red Earth army in the battle of the rubble pile and fought the Eastern Ryukyu Empire's Night Shade head-on. It could be said that such a battle record was rare among all the Kingdom's legions, but with 70% of their losses, these iron-blooded men couldn't be happy.
They trained diligently. Their goal in the beginning was to satisfy their superiors and make them look good. Now, it was to protect the people around them. The Two Tigers had taken the first step to becoming elite soldiers.
P …/p
"Commander, Sea Return City is up ahead. It's the land of fish and rice. The river beside the city passes through the capital, the Longhui Empire, and reaches the sea. Trade is flourishing there. It's one of the most prosperous cities in our country. Not long after returning to the capital, Yang Ding immediately began preparing for the legion's reorganization. The sooner the Two Tigers finished replenishing their combat strength, the sooner they could head to the borders to reduce the pressure on the borders. It would also allow them to protect the borders that the people who died in battle had exchanged for.
Sea Return City, Yang Ding's first stop. Most of the people near the capital were eliminated by the conscription process after being recruited by the Two Tigers and Earth Dragon legions. Furthermore, they still needed young adults to farm at home, so the capital wasn't suitable for the Two Tigers to rest and reorganize.
"How are their customs?" Yang Ding asked a general who was sitting cross-legged next to him. This general was the military governor of the City of Returnees. Although he had long heard about the customs of the various big cities, it was still more realistic to ask the local garrison if they wanted to come.
"Forgive me for saying this, but although the city has a large population, most of them are merchants or scholars. Fortunately, it's close to the river, and many people make a living by fishing. Most of the young men among the fishermen have joined the conscripted army of the city, so the commander only needs to choose from the conscripted army." Although the commander-in-chief was of the same rank as the commander-in-chief, the conscripted army was lower than the main army, and the Two Tigers were a first-class main army. In this case, Yang Ding was two full ranks higher than the commander-in-chief.
"Then how many people can your conscript army provide?" Yang Ding went straight to the point. He did not expect to complete the reorganization in the city of returnees. The city of returnees was the most populated city on his trip. He hoped to complete most of the reorganization tasks.
"Commander, the conscripted army of the city of returnees still needs manpower. The conscripted army can only provide about 2,000 people," the commander-in-chief replied with his head lowered.
More than 2,000 people! Yang Ding frowned. This number was far from the number Yang Ding had in mind.
"Sir, the conscripted army of the city of returnees still needs to be on standby. Other than a small number of imperial guards, most of the guards sent by the Kingdom to the Longhui Empire or the Kingdom to pay tribute to the Longhui Empire will be tasked with guarding the city." The commander-in-chief revealed his difficulties.
"Since there's a mission, I won't force it." Yang Ding got up and said to Gou Zitong and Wang Cheng, who were beside him.
"Zitong, take a group of people to the conscripted army of the city of returnees and choose 2,000 experts. After the selection, bring them back to the Imperial Capital's military camp for training. Wang Cheng, recruit widely in the city of returnees. You are in charge of reviewing and selecting 1,000 people before bringing them back for training. The rest will follow us to the next city. "
"Yes!"
… …/p
Red Rock City.
"Commander, the population of Red Rock City is small, but the people are valiant!"
"How many people can your conscripted army send out?"
"The conscripted army has already sent out half of their men to the stronghold. We can't spare any more people."
"Zhu Minghui, you are in charge of reviewing 1,000 people in Red Rock City!"
"Yes!"
… …/p
Green Field City.
"Green Field City is surrounded by bandits. We need people to be on guard. We can spare a total of 1,000 people for you, Sir."
"Loteia, you are in charge of the manpower in this city. Make it a total of 2,000 people!"
"Yes!" Loteia was the leader of the Two Tigers' Sharpshooters, a high stage 5 Qi Master.
… …/p
Quicksand City. For Yang Ding's last battle, he came here to casually meet Mengxi Lei. However, he did not know that Mengxi Lei's Blood and Tears crossing Water Ghost Mountain to wreak havoc in Akiha Province was just a pretense. Blood and Tears had never even come to Quicksand City.
"Commander, the environment around Quicksand City is vile and the people are valiant. Furthermore, they rely on Water Ghost Mountain as a natural barrier. That's why there are only a few small guards left in the city. The rest have gone to support the Black River Stronghold." Quicksand City's City Lord said to Yang Ding. As someone from the military, Yang Ding should have been received by a military officer. However, there were only a few captains left in Quicksand City. It was not convenient for them to receive a commander like Yang Ding.
"En, Wang Luo, bring some people to the city to recruit people. Select a total of 1,000 people." After listening to the City Lord's introduction, Yang Ding ordered Wang Luo to be in charge of recruiting soldiers. He turned to the City Lord and asked, "May I know where Blood and Tears are in Quicksand City, preparing to cross Water Ghost Mountain?"
"This … …" The City Lord wanted to say something but hesitated. Blood and Tears seemed to be an indescribable thing to him.
"Is there an order that you cannot say? Alright! I am a soldier, so I will not ask any further. If it is convenient, I will trouble you to help me inform His Highness. "Seeing that the City Lord was in a difficult position, Yang Ding did not force him.
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