While the drizzle was still falling, a large group of Fire Wolf Mercenaries had already carried their weapons and led their horses out of Cyan Mist Town. This also meant that Lin Muyu's persuasion operation this time had been a success. Simply by explaining the pros and cons of the situation, Lin Muyu had taken down the remaining 2000 people of Wind Creek Town without shedding any blood.
Lin Muyu put on her straw raincoat again and rode a horse side by side with Fengxi. Behind them, the mercenaries were either walking or pulling carts. The carts stored the mercenary group's assets. The Flame Wolf Mercenary Group was really poor. They even brought tables and chairs with them. Lin Muyu didn't say much. It was a good thing to run a household.
… …
"I heard that the captain is also a commoner?" Fengxi pulled his cloak to cover his face and said with a smile. This young captain of the Flame Wolf Mercenary Group now respected and feared Lin Muyu at the same time. So he was very careful when he spoke.
"Yes."
Lin Muyu nodded and said with a smile: "But Sir Fengxi, you don't need to worry. I'm different from those people in the capital. In my eyes, commoners and nobles are the same. Everyone is born equal."
Feng Xi couldn't help but be taken aback. "This subordinate has heard that Milord saved His Majesty and Princess Qin Yin at Deer Cry Park, and was even adopted by His Majesty as his godson. With Milord's current status, why do you still want to participate in this mercenary competition?"
"That status is given by others. If others want to take it away, they can take it away at any time." Lin Muyu shook her arm, sprinkling the rain on the mountain road.
Fengxi smiled: "Sir, can our Longdan Army Camp really be honorable and fair?"
Lin Muyu turned to look at him with a frightening light in her eyes. She said with certainty: "You have to ask yourself. Fengxi, if you have the word 'chivalry' in your heart, our Longdan Army Camp will certainly be different. If every mercenary has the word 'chivalry' in their heart, Longdan Army Camp will naturally not be reduced to those mercenary groups that kill innocent people."
"Yes."
Fengxi nodded heavily, his eyes shining: "Sir, I understand."
"Help me pick out those bloodthirsty mercenaries from the Flame Wolves Mercenary Group who kill for pleasure. Give them gold coins when we return to Dragon-rocky Mountain and let them make a living on their own. The Longdan Army Camp doesn't need anyone who has killed innocent people."
"Yes, this subordinate will do as you say!"
…
They arrived at Dragon-rocky Mountain at noon. Luo Yu had already received the news and led a group of people down the mountain to welcome them.
Fengxi led everyone up the mountain with a dignified demeanor. His gaze landed on Luo Jian and he couldn't help but sneer, "Vice-commander Luo Jian seems to be enjoying himself. Have you already put on the Longdan Army Camp's badge?"
Luo Jian's face turned pale, "Leader, I … I was also forced to do this …"
"Really?"
Fengxi's gaze was cold. He didn't say anything else and urged his horse to leave.
Lin Muyu and Luo Yu looked at each other and smiled. It seemed that the integration of the Longdan Army Camp and the Flame Wolves Mercenary Group was also a big problem. If it wasn't handled well, they were afraid that there would be internal strife before the Flame Dragons Mercenary Group even attacked.
In the afternoon, they had their meal as usual. The food in the Longdan Army Camp was very simple, no different from that in the army. This was something that Lin Muyu paid special attention to. Every meal was basically a few large flatbreads and a bowl of sparse meat soup. They would eat meat once every three days, from top to bottom. Even the leader, Lin Muyu, held a bowl of meat soup and sat with Luo Yu, chewing on the flatbreads.
Fengxi carried the meat soup and sat beside Lin Muyu. He didn't know whether to laugh or cry, "Sir, we … we eat this every day? Didn't you say that the Longdan Army Camp doesn't lack money? Why is the food so bad? "
Lin Muyu also smiled, "Fengxi, this is the standard of food for the Royal Army in Yan Lan City. So, our Longdan Army Camp will also use this standard. After all, our Longdan Army Camp isn't a mercenary group that plunder for a living. If we feed the soldiers' mouths, I'm afraid we won't be able to feed them in the future. Also … the harder it is, the stronger they will be in the future."
"Yes."
A look of respect appeared on Fengxi's face. He took a sip of the meat soup and smiled, "Hearing what Sir said, this meat soup seems to have become fresh and delicious."
Lin Muyu and Luo Yu both laughed.
Fengxi ate and asked, "Luo Yu, what realm is your cultivation?"
"Level 60 Heaven Realm." Luo Yu put down the flatbreads and smiled.
"Heaven Realm …"
Fengxi's expression darkened and he said with a desolate expression, "Sir Luo Yu is a Heaven Realm elite, but she is only a Vice Commander in the Longdan Army Camp. I, Fengxi, am only a Second Heaven Realm War Elder … Sigh, I'm not worthy of being a Vice Commander …"
Luo Yu couldn't help but laugh. She patted his shoulder and said, "Brother Fengxi, don't be so depressed. You can slowly improve your strength through cultivation. You can be a Vice Commander because of your prestige. If you weren't here at Dragon-rocky Mountain, do you think these two thousand Fire Wolves Mercenaries would obediently stay here and listen to our orders?"
Lin Muyu also smiled and said, "Luo Yu is right. In the future, the Longdan Army Camp will need your help, Fengxi!"
Fengxi put down the bowl of soup and cupped his fists with a burning gaze. "This subordinate is willing to work for Sir!"
"Alright, let's choose the people who will stay in the afternoon."
"Yes!"
… …
After lunch, Fengxi chose one by one. From the 1900 + people in the Fire Wolves Mercenary Group, he chose 1,442 people to stay. The rest were each given 20 Jinyin Coins as a settlement fee and were allowed to leave on their own. Most of these people had killed innocent people, and many of their hands were already stained with blood. Lin Muyu wasn't willing to let these people stay in the Longdan Army Camp. Once a person's murderous nature was cultivated, they would probably lose their humanity.
On the other hand, Fengxi was under a great deal of pressure. Many of these people were mercenaries who had followed him for many years. Although they had killed people like flies, they were still brothers. Many of them cried when they left.
Just like that, the 1,442 new blood and the original 742 people joined the Longdan Army Camp. After absorbing the 2000 + people in the Fire Wolves Mercenary Group, the Longdan Army Camp now had 2,458 people. This number could already be considered a very impressive force. As long as Luo Yu and Fengxi trained them over time, the combat strength of the Longdan Army Camp would definitely be renewed.
… …
In the afternoon, a huge signboard slowly rose up and was hung in the main hall that served as the headquarters of the army. This hall was originally remodeled from the main altar of the House of Chivalry. All the luxurious furnishings that were originally set up inside were all removed and replaced with a structure similar to that of the army's central military tent. There were many everlasting lamps and ten guards. The signboard glowed with a dazzling luster under the sunlight, reflecting the three large words – Jiedu Hall.
This was the name that Luo Yu came up with. Jiedu, it just happened to reflect the ancient military position of China – Jiedu. It represented a kind of authority to control the army. At the same time, the Jiedu Hall also had a meaning of control.
"Sir, this is the classification of the military ranks in the Longdan Army Camp that I have thought of."
Luo Yu handed over a scroll. On it, it listed the military ranks that he had set up for the Longdan Army Camp. It was very detailed –
Level 1, Regiment Commander, Highest Commander
Level 2, Deputy Regiment Commander, Secondary Commander
The third level, Dragon Commander, has the power to command a thousand men.
Level 4, Tiger Commander, Commanding 500 people
Level 5, Wolf Commander, Commanding 100 people
Level 6, Sergeant, Commanding 10 people
Level 7, Corporal, Commanding 5 people
Level 8, Elite Soldier
Level 9, Bai Soldier
…
After Lin Muyu finished reading, she nodded approvingly. "Mm, the classification is very detailed. How exactly should we implement it?"
Luo Yu cupped his fists and smiled. "Using contributions to promote one's military rank, with clear rewards and punishments to boost morale. Currently, there are only two Dragon Commander positions. Let me and Sir Fengxi take up the positions. Once there are other generals with outstanding contributions, the two of us will just give up our positions. All the Tiger Commander and Wolf Commander positions will temporarily be vacant!"
"Alright, let's do that!" Lin Muyu nodded in agreement.
Fengxi looked at Luo Yu respectfully and said, "Sir Luo Yu was born a commoner, but you seem to be so familiar with the army's structure. You can even be called a good general … I wonder where did you learn so much?"
Luo Yu blushed and said respectfully, "Actually, I won't hide it from the two of you. Although I was born a commoner, it was only because my family had declined. Luo Yu's ancestor was ranked second in Soaring Clouds Pavilion!"
"Soaring Clouds Pavilion?"
Fengxi was shocked. "Could it be that Sir Luo Yu's ancestor was … Luo Tonghai, ranked second in Soaring Clouds Pavilion's 26 meritorious subjects?"
"Mm."
Luo Yu nodded lightly and said, "It's a pity that none of us descendants can become great people. We have brought shame to our ancestor's name. Speaking of which, it's really embarrassing."
Lin Muyu smiled slightly. "It's alright. There are many opportunities to make contributions in this life!"
Luo Yu's eyes were burning as he looked at Lin Muyu and said, "Sir, Luo Yu would like to ask you a question."
"Mm, go ahead."
"Sir, will our Longdan Army Camp continue to exist as mercenaries, or … will we one day fight for the Qin Empire?"
Lin Muyu took a deep breath and said, "If the world really needs us to stand up for ourselves, then the Longdan Army Camp will definitely rush to the battlefield. This is also the reason why I established the Longdan Army Camp. Don't worry, Luo Yu. As long as you are willing to work hard, you will definitely have the opportunity to make contributions to the Qin Empire. You can even become a famous general like your ancestor."
Luo Yu's body trembled slightly. His eyes were filled with fanaticism as he cupped his fists excitedly and said, "Subordinate Luo Yu swears to follow Sir until death!"
Lin Muyu nodded in satisfaction. At this moment, he finally understood the rules of this world and gradually learned how to manage people. What Luo Yu needed was a chance to make contributions. He wanted to become a famous general, while Fengxi needed a strong backing and someone to point him in the right direction. Now that Lin Muyu had provided them with what they needed the most, the two of them would naturally repay him with their lives.
…
The discussion continued until late at night, when Luo Yu reminded him, "Milord, we're about to purchase 2000 horses from the Western Regions. This subordinate has already arranged for the horses to be delivered to Dragon-rocky Mountain in about seven days. Each horse costs 80 Jin Yin coins, so that's a total of 160,000 Jin Yin coins. Including the saddles, horseshoes, fodder, etc., I'm afraid that we won't be able to afford them without 200,000 Jin Yin coins."
"Understood …"
Lin Muyu opened his Cosmos Sack and took out another 300 Diamond Coins. He handed them all to Luo Yu. His heart ached. There were only 60 Diamond Coins left in the sack. He felt extremely poor. Raising a powerful mobile army was indeed not something an ordinary person could afford. However, Lin Muyu thought of the 100 bottles of Dream of Extreme Peaks that were auctioned in the Imperial Chamber of Commerce. They had not received the money yet, so it should be enough!
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