Three Kingdoms: Domination of the World

Suo Chao had known for some time that the Xiongnu and Xianbei had joined forces, but his anxiety remained undiminished. With the northern region's forces depleted, the planned recapture of Youzhou was halted. The current situation was extremely dire for the Han Dynasty, and Suo Chao knew he bore the heavy responsibility of defending the border.

"General Yan, the defense of the north is important, but the construction of Mo Nan County cannot stop either."

"Now that Zilong is in charge of Shuofang Commandery, go and call Wang Jie and Liu Dao back to Monan Commandery."

"Okay, General."

Upon learning of the current situation, Emperor Ling of Han issued an urgent edict to Generals Suo Chao, Ding Yuan, Taishi Ci, Liu Yu, and Lü Bu, ordering them to strengthen the northern defenses. The emperor knew these five men were both wise and courageous, and only with their help could the northern border be secured.

"Suo Chao, Lü Bu, and General Taishi Ci are unrivaled in bravery and strength!"

"Generals Ding Yuan and Liu Yu are both exceptionally talented."

"With these five people guarding the North, I can finally rest assured."

"Your Majesty is wise, Your Majesty is comparable to Bole!"

This was a pleasant remark, and Liu Hong looked slightly pleased. However, thinking of the recent war, Emperor Ling's expression darkened. For two consecutive months, the campaign against the Yellow Turbans had not gone smoothly.

Zhu Jun, Xu Qiu (a kind of beautiful jade), the governor of Jingzhou, and Qin Jie, the prefect of Nanyang, gathered 2 elite troops to attack Zhao Hong in Wancheng, but failed.

"What is Zhu Jun doing? He's been besieging Zhao Hong for two months and hasn't made any progress at all!"

Minister of Works Zhang Wen bowed and said to Emperor Ling:

"Your Majesty, General Zhu Jun's forces are limited. It will probably be difficult to capture Wancheng in a short period of time."

Emperor Ling of Han frowned, feeling somewhat impatient. Zhang Wen saw this and continued:

"Wancheng is strategically located and has strong defenses, making it easy to defend but difficult to attack! I hope Your Majesty will give General Zhu more time."

Emperor Ling sighed helplessly and said:

"Forget it! Send an edict to Zhu Jun, telling him to capture Zhao Hong as soon as possible. I don't have that much money and food for him to consume."

"promise!"

After the old Sikong Zhang Ji passed away due to illness, Zhang Wen took over the position. Zhang Wen was always fair and honest, and would never do anything to take advantage of others' misfortunes. Whenever he encountered injustice, he would always stand up and speak out for those who were treated unfairly.

"Your Majesty, General Huangfu recently defeated the Yellow Turban Army at Cangting in Dongjun, killing over ten thousand enemies and capturing Bu Ji alive!"

"Hahaha! The old general is so mighty! General Huangfu is indeed a descendant of a military family!"

"Blessings to your Majesty! Blessings to the Han people!"

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Suo Chao respectfully accepted the imperial edict from Emperor Ling of Han with both hands, his eyes fixed firmly on the distance. He was fully aware of the importance and difficulty of this mission, but as a loyal general, he accepted the order without hesitation.

"General Wang!" Suo Chao's voice was low and powerful.

"I'm here!" General Wang quickly stepped out and saluted with his fists clasped.

"How is the potato planting work of the Xianbei captives progressing?" Suo Chao asked, his eyes revealing his concern for the food issue.

"Reporting to the General, everything went well."

General Wang showed a relieved smile on his face.

"Not only is there a surplus of grain in our five northern counties, but it can also be circulated among the other northern counties."

Suo Chao nodded slightly, his worries slightly relieved. He understood that food was the key to war. Only by ensuring an adequate food supply could the army stabilize morale and resist foreign enemies.

"That's good." Suo Chao's tone was full of determination.

"The cellars and granaries must also be built. We need to store more food just in case."

"Okay, General." General Wang took the order and began to build a cellar granary.

Suo Chao turned to General Liu and asked:

"How is our cement production?"

General Liu answered confidently:

"General, our current cement production capacity can meet demand. We can not only be self-sufficient, but also supply the surrounding counties."

Suo Chao nodded with satisfaction and said:

"Continue to expand production capacity. Next, I plan to expand Monan County a thousand miles northward!"

After hearing this, General Liu couldn't help but feel a surge of ambition in his heart. He knew that this was a difficult task, but also a rare opportunity.

"Okay, General." General Liu's voice was full of determination.

"I will do my best to complete the general's instructions!"

Suo Chao looked at General Liu, his eyes full of trust and expectation. He knew that General Liu was a capable general whose ability and loyalty were trustworthy.

"Mr. Zheng, the plan to expand Mo'nan County a thousand miles to the north is now left to you!" Suo Chao turned his gaze to Mr. Zheng, his tone full of anticipation.

Mr. Zheng bowed slightly and said:

"Okay, please rest assured, General." A confident smile appeared on his face, and he already had a preliminary plan in his mind.

Suo Chao stood on the city wall, gazing at the land to the north, his heart filled with emotion. He knew this was a great undertaking, and a formidable challenge. But he firmly believed that as long as everyone worked together, they would achieve the goal of expanding Mo Nan County northward by a thousand miles, and make greater contributions to the country and its people.

Behind him stood a group of loyal generals and soldiers, busily preparing fortifications and making full preparations for the coming war. Suo Chao turned around and watched them busy at work, his heart filled with emotion. He knew that these were his closest comrades, who would fight alongside him to protect this land.

At this moment, a breeze blew by, and Suo Chao's cloak fluttered in the wind, making his figure look even taller and more majestic. He looked into the distance and secretly vowed in his heart:

"I must build Mo Nan County into an impenetrable fortress to deter the enemy!"

During this time, Suo Chao was not only obsessed with martial arts training and military exercises, but he also enjoyed making secret visits. The favorable policies of Mo Nan County absorbed a large number of displaced people. The population there skyrocketed from 60 to 100 million.

The 40 new residents included not only civilians from other counties but also a large number of newborns. Suo Chao found a suitable opportunity to release the captives and seriously injured. With effective persuasion, many were willing to stay and contribute to the development of Monan County. From then on, Monan County entered a period of unprecedented growth, and the number of newborns increased exponentially.

At the same time, Ding Yuan, Liu Yu and Lu Bu also responded to the emperor's call and actively mobilized their respective armies to prepare for the upcoming challenges.

At this critical moment, Suo Chao demonstrated his exceptional military prowess. He thoroughly analyzed the enemy and our own situation and formulated a rigorous defensive strategy. He personally inspected the border defenses, urging soldiers to strengthen their training and combat effectiveness. Furthermore, he actively communicated and collaborated with the other three generals to discuss countermeasures.

Facing the powerful combined forces of the Xiongnu and Xianbei, Suo Chao and his men remained undaunted. They firmly believed that through unity and shared purpose, they could secure the Han territory. Thanks to their efforts, the northern defenses gradually stabilized, and the soldiers, with high morale, prepared for battle.