Your Majesty said that my life is worthless, so why are you crying when I increase my troops?

Kunlun Security.

Xia Mingyuan couldn't help grinning as he looked at the mountains of silver and boxes full of banknotes in the backyard.

Recently, he first took down the Poison Dragon Gang, then drained Sun Yaozu's family assets, and now he has extorted money from Zhou Dexing and Huang Renji.

With this silver in hand, there will be countless food and faster growth of troops.

If we wait a few more days, the army coming to attack us will be nothing to worry about.

Xia Mingyuan was in a good mood, and his heart, which had been hanging in the air, finally settled down.

"Sir, the Huangji Grain Store has delivered three hundred thousand catties of grain to us. I paid them the full amount as you instructed."

Lu Xiucai followed behind Xia Mingyuan and reported respectfully.

Hearing this, Xia Mingyuan nodded slightly, "Have Huang Renji and his family said or inquired about anything?"

Lü Xiucai was startled when he heard this, and then he recalled carefully, "Huang Youde secretly gave me two gold bars and asked me how much grain we could afford."

"The students followed your instructions and found an opportunity to reveal some information to them. When Huang Renji and his son left, they looked very happy."

"Just be happy. I'm afraid those old foxes in that family are already itching for it."

"If you want to plot against me, wait a month and I'll show them what real short selling is."

Xia Mingyuan sneered in his heart, waved his hand, and asked Lu Xiucai to leave.

Then, he thought about it and called up the system.

[Ordinary soldiers: 14867.]

[Level 1 Edge Archer: 46.]

[Level 1 Vine Shield Soldier: 50.]

[Level 1 Yellow Turban Warrior: 196.]

[Level 3 Wei Wuzu: 6250]

[Level 3 Iron Shield Soldier: 900]

[Level 3 Elite Archer: 2900]

Level 3 Scout Cavalry: 4600

[Level 4 Qilin Guard: 375.]

[Level 5 Dragon Warrior: 30.]

[Level 6 Tiger Guards: 10]

We have sufficient food and grass now, and with the invading army, we cannot afford to make any mistakes in our military strength.

After a brief thought, Xia Mingyuan used twelve thousand soldiers to exchange for two thousand second-level ordinary archers, two thousand second-level rattan shield soldiers, and one thousand Wei Wu soldiers.

Since Kunlun Security expanded its business, Lu Xiucai paid to buy two nearby houses and connected them.

Xia Mingyuan first summoned out a thousand Wei Wu soldiers, and the yard was soon filled with elite warriors holding spears.

At present, Pan Yue has captured Sun Yaozu and collected evidence of his crimes, and has now led his troops away from Hanyang.

As for the blame for abandoning the city and fleeing, it naturally fell to Sun Yaozu and his son to bear it.

From now on, the military and political power of Hanyang fell into the hands of Xia Mingyuan alone.

"You and the one thousand men stationed at the northwest gate will disperse and lead five hundred men to each of the four main gates of Hanyang to guard and patrol. No one should be lost."

Xia Mingyuan's face was solemn as he gave orders to the thousands of Wei soldiers in front of him.

"Yes!"

Thousands of Wei Wu soldiers agreed and left the backyard one after another.

Afterwards, Xia Mingyuan summoned two thousand second-level ordinary archers and two thousand second-level vine shield soldiers, still with five hundred people at each city gate, stationed in four directions.

Everything was ready, and Xia Mingyuan took two guards, Wang Gangyi and Wang Ganger, out of the city gate.

At this moment, Yue Hanshan had already gathered his team and was waiting outside Xujiazhuang.

"Great Commander!"

When he saw Xia Mingyuan, Yue Hanshan's face was suddenly filled with excitement. He hurried forward and was about to bow to him.

Xia Mingyuan quickly raised his hand to stop him.

"General Yue, please don't be so polite. Since Hongying has followed me, you are considered my elder..."

Yue Hanshan was moved and quickly shook his head, saying, "There is no backup in the army. Commander, just treat me as a subordinate."

"The troops you asked me to prepare are now all ready."

"A total of 5,000 cavalry and 8,000 elite infantry."

When he said this, tears welled up in Yue Hanshan's eyes.

Just a dozen days ago, he was only leading two thousand infantrymen and a few hundred cavalrymen to train in Xujiazhuang.

In the blink of an eye, he was able to command tens of thousands of troops.

You know, even when General Zhao was alive, he had only 8,000 soldiers under his command.

Ever since following Xia Mingyuan, Yue Hanshan felt that he had more and more hope for revenge.

If Commander Xia continues to develop in this way, within a few years, they may be able to truly defeat Huanglong.

Xia Mingyuan looked at the solemn atmosphere in the training grounds. Tens of thousands of elite soldiers were lined up in neat rows, and the feeling of oppression was overwhelming.

"General Yue, you will first lead 2,000 cavalry and 5,000 infantry to station at Hanyang."

"The infantry should not go to the city gates yet. All of them should wait at the county government office."

"Whenever we encounter an invading enemy, wait until they are off their guard, and then, with the exception of the archers, all troops will leave the city and charge in."

Hearing this, Yue Hanshan was slightly stunned and looked at Xia Mingyuan in surprise.

"Commander-in-Chief, aren't you going back to the city?"

Xia Mingyuan smiled and looked towards Hanyang. "Even if all the troops in Huaiqing Prefecture are added together, there are only 20,000 of them. Even if they come out in full force, we have over 10,000 people defending the city. Even if they break their teeth, they won't be able to take us down."

"Since Hanyang is absolutely safe, it doesn't matter whether I'm here or not."

"But……"

Yue Hanshan was silent for a while, hesitant to speak.

Xia Mingyuan jumped on his horse and said, "What's the point of just defending the city? Since he has 20,000 troops coming here, we must make sure they never return."

"If we don't scare them off, how will the world know about the great reputation of Hanyang?"

"You defend the city, and I will lead two thousand cavalry to harass and block the attack."

Yue Hanshan looked at Xia Mingyuan, his heart filled with emotion.

The task of defending the city seems simple, but by doing this, Xia Mingyuan has completely handed over the rear to himself.

At present, Xia Mingyuan only has the city of Hanyang. If he is stabbed in the back, the consequences will be unimaginable.

"Commander Xia, don't worry. As long as I, Yue Hanshan, am still breathing, Hanyang will never fall."

Yue Hanshan looked solemn and assured in a deep voice.

"I feel relieved to have you around."

Xia Mingyuan laughed loudly and disappeared from everyone's sight with two thousand cavalrymen.

The sky was filled with strong winds, leaves were falling, and many soldiers subconsciously tightened their collars.

At the same time, Huaiqing Prefecture.

Han Ying looked anxious, bent over, and looked at Xia Yingfeng in front of him.

"Your Highness, to besiege Xia Mingyuan, a frontal attack of 10,000 troops is sufficient. There is no need for you to go in person."

"A gentleman does not stand under a dangerous wall. You are worth thousands of gold, so you must not put yourself in danger."

"Alright, alright." Xia Yingfeng's face was full of impatience, but his eyes were full of excitement. "Master Han, you've been nagging for the whole morning."

"I have made up my mind. Since my father has sent me here, I will personally lead the charge. What's the point of hiding in the rear?"

"Besides, I have guards accompanying me, so there is absolutely no chance of anything going wrong."