After our homes were confiscated and we were exiled, the women in my clan and I raised a million sol

Zhang Liang stood on the high city wall, overlooking this once turbulent land.

After an arduous battle, he finally cleared away the obstacles around him and defeated the enemies who tried to challenge his authority one by one.

At this moment, the southern barbarian land seemed so peaceful and harmonious under his feet, as if all the disputes and wars had gone away.

However, Zhang Liang was not satisfied with this.

He knew that more effort and wisdom would be needed to make this land truly prosperous.

So he began to work hard to govern the Nanman area.

First, Zhang Liang set about rectifying internal affairs and strengthening central power.

He established a series of strict legal systems to ensure that social order was maintained.

At the same time, he also selected a group of loyal and capable officials to be responsible for government administration in various places.

These officials worked diligently and conscientiously, contributing their efforts to the development of Nanman.

Secondly, Zhang Liang focused on economic development.

He encouraged farmers to reclaim wasteland and plant food crops; supported merchants to carry out trade activities and exchange what they had; and vigorously developed handicrafts and manufacturing industries to improve the quality and competitiveness of products.

These measures gradually prospered the economy of the Southern Barbarians and greatly improved the lives of the people.

In addition, Zhang Liang also attaches importance to the development of culture and education.

He built schools, hired famous teachers to teach, promoted Confucian classics, and carried forward traditional culture.

These measures have made the cultural atmosphere of the Nanman increasingly rich and the quality of the people has been significantly improved.

However, just when the Nanman area had just recovered a little, a worrying news came - the barbarians had set their sights on the gradually prosperous Nanman.

It turned out that there were some barbarian tribes in the surrounding areas of Nanman that had not yet been completely conquered.

After seeing the prosperity of the Nanman, they became jealous and greedy and began to make moves.

At this time, in a hidden valley in the wilderness, the chief of a large barbarian tribe called the chiefs of other barbarian tribes here.

They sat around a campfire, the firelight illuminating their rugged faces and the greedy glint in their eyes.

"Now that the Daqian Nanman region is becoming increasingly wealthy, I think it's time for us to go and plunder it. Don't you agree?"

The chief of the large tribe spoke, his tone full of provocation and expectation.

After he finished speaking, the other tribal leaders immediately burst into laughter, as if they had heard the funniest joke in the world.

The laughter echoed in the valley, stirring up waves of echoes.

"That's right! I've been wanting to attack those two-legged sheep for a long time. Now that you've said this, I'll be the first to join in."

A tribal leader said in agreement, his voice loud and passionate, as if he had already seen the scene of victory.

After he finished speaking, other tribal leaders responded one after another.

They waved their weapons and shouted thunderously, as if they couldn't wait to rush to the battlefield.

Then, the great leader spoke up, "If that's the case, then it's settled! Let's all attack Daqian together. How much can we grab then? It all depends on our strength!"

His words were firm and powerful, as if he had already foreseen the fruits of victory.

After this statement was made, it was recognized by the leaders of other tribes.

They high-fived each other and began to prepare for the expedition.

The entire valley was in a bustle, and everyone was preparing for the upcoming battle.

A few days later, these southern barbarians led their troops to attack Ning Gucheng and other southern barbarian cities in Daqian.

However, when they first arrived, they found that the southern barbarian cities such as Daqian were no longer what they remembered.

The city walls are tall and heavily guarded, and it is obvious that they have been carefully prepared and reinforced.

They were unable to resist Zhang Liang's army's charge and retreated in panic.

The soldiers fled in panic, trying to find a safe place to avoid the sudden attack.

However, their efforts were in vain.

Zhang Liang's army was as unstoppable as a tiger descending from the mountains, defeating and capturing them one by one.

Zhang Liang, who was standing on the city wall supervising the battle, narrowed his eyes as he watched the fleeing barbarian army. He then said, "Since the battle has already begun, let's strike once and for all! We'll finish these barbarians off in one fell swoop!"

His tone was firm and decisive, as if he had already seen the outcome of victory.

After saying this, Zhang Liang commanded his army to pursue the barbarians.

The soldiers followed their commander's lead and rushed towards the enemy with high morale.

After a fierce battle, they wiped out all the barbarian tribes.

At the same time, they also expanded their territory and influence, making the Daqian Nanman more powerful and stable.

Just as Zhang Liang was trying his best to develop the southern barbarian land, the Daqian Emperor Li Tiancheng sat on the magnificent dragon throne with a furrowed brow and a sharp gaze.

He held a secret report in his hand, which contained information about Zhang Liang possibly hiding in the southern barbarian land of Daqian.

This news made him furious, because he had sent people to investigate for a long time but still could not find the whereabouts of the traitor.

Suddenly, he picked up the water cup beside him and smashed it hard at the eunuch Wei Zhong next to him.

The water cup drew an arc in the air and finally hit Wei Zhong's forehead accurately.

Blood immediately gushed out of the wound and slid down his cheek.

“It’s a dead body!”

Li Tiancheng shouted angrily, "After all this time of investigation, we only just discovered that damned bastard Zhang Liang is hiding in the Southern Barbarian Land! What use do I have for all of you? You're nothing but a bunch of trash!"

After saying this, Li Tiancheng leaned on the table and gasped for breath, obviously looking angry.

His chest heaved violently, as if he wanted to vent all his anger.

Wei Zhong, whose forehead was hit by the cup and bleeding, didn't dare to say a word and immediately knelt down.

His body was shaking and his eyes were filled with fear and anxiety.

He knew that his dereliction of duty had made the Emperor very unhappy, but he also knew that he could not refute it.

"Your Majesty, calm down!"

Wei Zhong kowtowed repeatedly, then said, "It's our incompetence. Zhang Liang was so good at hiding that we didn't find him."

Hearing Wei Zhong's words, Li Tiancheng's eyes flashed with a cold light.

He looked coldly at Wei Zhong who was kneeling on the ground, as if he wanted to eat him alive.

Then he slowly said, "Now that you know where Zhang Liang is hiding, why don't you hurry and get rid of him for me!"

His voice was deep and powerful, and every word was filled with murderous intent.

Li Tiancheng knew that he could not make any more mistakes this time and he had to completely eliminate Zhang Liang before he could feel at ease.

Just as Wei Zhong was about to go down to carry out the order, a general wearing armor and with a dusty face hurried in from outside.

His steps were hurried and powerful, obviously he had urgent military information to report.

The general walked up to Li Tiancheng, saluted respectfully, and said, "Your Majesty! The barbarians in the north have assembled a large army and are now heading towards us. Please make a decision as soon as possible."

There was a hint of anxiety and worry in his voice, and he was obviously uneasy about the impending war.

After hearing the news, a trace of fear flashed in Li Tiancheng's eyes. He knew very well how powerful the northern barbarians were.

Every time he fought with them, Daqian always ended up defeated, which made him feel powerless and frustrated.

Faced with the impending war, he had no intention of resisting anymore because he had already foreseen the outcome of failure.

So he immediately turned around and said to the eunuch Wei Zhong beside him: "Quick! Go and call all the civil and military officials to come to the court to discuss this matter."

There was a sense of urgency and anxiety in his voice, as if time was as precious as life.

After hearing the emperor's order, Wei Zhong nodded quickly to show that he understood.

An anxious look also appeared on his face, knowing that the importance of this matter was self-evident.

He turned and left the hall, walking quickly towards the meeting room of civil and military officials.

After Wei Zhong left, Li Tiancheng sat alone on the dragon throne, lost in thought.

His heart was filled with worry and anxiety, and he didn't know how to deal with this crisis.

He knew that this war was of great significance to Daqian, and if he failed again, his ruling position would be seriously threatened.