Imperial warlords: Cannons are the only truth

Ding!

Congratulations, host, on completing the S-rank hidden mission [Initial Occupation of the Prefecture].

Mission requirement: The host must conquer a state-level city within ten days.

Reward: [Advanced Staff Card] x1.

Ding!

Given that the host has completed an S-rank hidden mission for the first time and achieved the title achievement "Conquering Cities and Taking Strongholds", an additional Super Roulette reward will be granted.

"Host, would you like to participate in the Super Spinning Wheel lottery now?"

Yes! Now, let's draw the prize!

Shen Moshen chose to draw the lottery immediately without hesitation.

As soon as he finished speaking, a lottery wheel appeared in Shen Moshen's mind and began to spin rapidly.

After a burst of colorful light, the pointer on the roulette wheel came to a stop.

Ding!

Congratulations, host! Your luck has been off the charts and you've successfully drawn the super reward—[Absolute Loyalty]!

【Absolute Loyalty】is an automatically activated feature.

Once the "Absolute Loyalty" state is activated, the troops recruited by the host will remain 100% loyal to the host.

What the hell!

Upon hearing this introduction, Shen Moshen was so excited he almost took off!

That's absolutely awesome!

With this feature, Shen Moshen no longer needs to worry about the troops recruited and formed from the local area turning against him or defecting in the face of battle.

Ding!

Congratulations, host, on completing the B-level mission [The Will of the People II].

Reward: 1000 boxes of penicillin.

Upon hearing this, Shen Moshen understood what was going on—it seemed that the three major families of Qingzhou had already been executed.

Taking action against these thugs will surely win the unanimous approval of the local people.

This "Popular Will" series of tasks is quite easy to complete.

After calming his excitement, Shen Moshen then clicked on another reward item.

[Advanced Advisor Card]: Randomly grants a support advisor with 100% loyalty, adding an extra boost to the host's conquest!

This one is good too; I'm in need of a capable advisor.

Whatever you think comes true!

Thinking of this, Shen Moshen immediately clicked to use it.

[Senior Staff Card] successfully used.

Congratulations, host, you have obtained a high-level all-around strategist: [Ge Daqiang].

【Ge Daqiang】—An all-around civilian advisor, knowledgeable in everything from astronomy to geography, well-versed in the affairs of the Great Qian Empire, with a smooth personality, full of clever ideas, and a humorous way of speaking. He can not only offer advice to the host but also act as the mood-maker....................

"Alright! From today onwards, you are my..." Looking at Ge Daqiang, whom he had just redeemed, Shen Moshen thought for a moment: "Adjutant? Secretary?"

"Let's make you a secretary! It's an office job, and it suits your personality better."

"Personal secretary, you're the one!"

Shen Moshen sized up Ge Daqiang, who was about forty years old and dressed in a long robe and mandarin jacket, holding a folding fan in his hand, and then assigned him a formal identity.

"Secretary Ge, are you really an expert in everything from astronomy to geography? A know-it-all of the Great Qian Dynasty?"

"I know a little bit~ I know a little bit~" Ge Daqiang snapped open his folding fan, behaving quite modestly...................

"Secretary Ge, I'm not interested in astronomy or geography. Just tell me about the current situation in our Youzhou region."

"The commander is indeed a great talent for getting things done! Anyone with a bit of ambition would have no interest in stargazing. I'm not interested in that either."

Holy crap!

This guy really is a master at creating a great atmosphere and relieving stress...

Even though I know it's just flattery, it still feels nice to hear.

"Commander, the current situation in Youzhou is quite favorable to you."

"Zheng Kuiyong died suddenly without leaving any offspring; therefore, the three brigade commanders under him all wanted to compete for the position of military governor of Youzhou."

"The 33rd Division left behind by Zheng Kuiyong had a total strength of about 36,000 men, and was composed of the 97th Brigade, the 98th Brigade and the 99th Brigade."

"The three brigade commanders are: Wu Zhiyi, Han Kenan, and Gu Xingbang."

"Among them, the 97th Brigade was the old guard that Zheng Kuiyong built his power base on, and it also had the largest number of troops, about 1.5."

"The 98th Brigade has 1.2 men."

"The 99th Brigade has the smallest strength, approximately 9000 men."

"However, the only cavalry regiment of the 33rd Division is in the 99th Brigade."

"It is said that the cavalry regiment of the 99th Brigade is extremely powerful."

"Despite having the smallest troop strength, the 99th Brigade is known for its strict military discipline, its commander, Gu Xingbang."

"Therefore, the 99th Brigade's military discipline and individual soldier skills are the best in the 33rd Division."

"On the other hand, although the 97th Brigade has the largest number of troops, its military discipline is really not impressive."

"Because Wu Zhiyi, the commander of the 97th Brigade, is Zheng Kuiyong's brother-in-law. He is usually arrogant and also very lecherous and addicted to gambling."

"It's easy to imagine how much attention such a person could possibly devote to military affairs."

"As for Han Kenan, the commander of the 98th Brigade, he is just so-so in terms of military management, but he is definitely a master at accumulating wealth."

Ge Daqiang paused for a moment, then continued, "Originally, given Wu Zhiyi's relationship with Zheng Kuiyong, it wouldn't have been unreasonable for him to take over Zheng Kuiyong's position."

"But given Wu Zhiyi's character, neither Han Kenan nor Gu Xingbang respected him."

"Besides, who wouldn't want to take a chance to rise to power?"

"And that's how a fight broke out..."

"After comparing all these factors, it's really hard to say who will ultimately win among these three."

"However, I personally prefer Gu Xingbang's 99th Brigade."

"After all, Gu Xingbang is the most competent brigade commander among the three. Although the 99th Brigade is weak in terms of troop strength, its overall combat power is enough to make up for the disadvantage in troop strength."

"After comprehensive comparison, the 97th Brigade, which has the largest number of troops, is actually the worst performing."

"Wu Zhiyi, Han Kenan, and Gu Xingbang are currently locked in a fierce battle, and they have no time to deal with anything else."

"Ribald, all you need to do now is to proceed steadily, establish a foothold in Qingzhou, recruit soldiers, and strengthen your forces. The position of Military Governor of Youzhou is rightfully yours!"

Ge Daqiang immediately put on an expression of utmost admiration and said, "The tactic the regimental commander is using now is brilliant! Just confiscate all the landlords and gentry in Qingzhou, and the military funds will come in!"

"Moreover, there is no need to worry about killing the wrong person at all."

"These people are a bunch of bastards and scoundrels!"

"If we were to strictly adhere to the laws of the Great Qian Dynasty—every single one of these landlords and gentry in Youzhou, even if they were all executed five or six times, would be considered a lenient punishment..."