Chapter 47: Gains and Losses

  Of course, Zhang Xu's hard work was not without reward. At least ten days later, when the Imperial Guard Corps was established, all officers above the rank of commander had a Concentrated Spirit Symbol as their reward. These promoted officers were all fierce warriors who had reached an extremely strong level among the elite soldiers, and even the five Imperial Guards were only one step away from breaking through. However, this one step would be impossible to break through in this lifetime without any opportunity.

  However, this Spirit Concentration Charm, made with a large amount of incense and faith, is their opportunity!

  "Alas!"

  He let out a faint sigh, Zhang Xu had also summoned these five guards before. Still the same words, people with extraordinary fate were really too few. These five guards, as expected, only had ordinary people's fate, the white cloud aura was extremely dense, but this was just because of their own nourishment, they couldn't use the crimson cloud aura, and their achievements in this life were also limited.

  If you have a predestined fate, wearing the Mind-Sealing Charm might just allow you to break through, which is highly likely. As a high-level charm made by Zhang Xuan, this Mind-Sealing Charm indeed has an extraordinary effect!

  Five deputy generals, ten deputy team leaders, ten team leaders, and ten deputy team leaders. Zhang Xu had to use some of his savings to give them all Concentration Symbols. Originally, he only wanted to give the team leaders and above a set, but then he thought that if these people went down, at least they would be team leaders, so he withdrew his idea and expanded the scope a bit.

  It's not enough to have just a few Concentration Symbols, if he had enough, even the soldiers of Huo Long, Wu Chang and even the Imperial Guards would be equipped with them. After all, the Imperial Guards are bound to become the strongest existence, and naturally, they will receive the best treatment in future military training. If everyone can break through and successfully refine their Qi, becoming a top-notch martial general, then Zhang Xu would truly have made it big.

  If that's the case, he wouldn't have had to use every trick in the book to break through Yuan Tan's camp back then. He might not even have been too afraid of Yuan Shao's strength, because if his officers were sufficient, the strength of his army would necessarily have a terrifying boost!

  After all, his soldiers, although elite, were the template of a modernized army, but in this era, the relationship between generals and soldiers was really unimaginable.

  It was said before that with the three thousand mob of civilians, Liu Guan Zhang can defeat Cheng Yuanzhi's tens of thousands of Yellow Turbans. This is the role of a general. In Zhang Xu's army, there are too few generals, which is the most important reason for limiting his army's combat effectiveness. Overall, although his army is incredibly strong, it is only slightly stronger than the elite troops of various lords. Compared to the vanguard, White Horse Volunteers, Vanguard Camp or personal guards cultivated by each general, the gap is still too large. It's not a gap in soldiers, but a gap in the entire army!

  Think about it, Yuan Tan's 10,000-strong army, apart from some special troops, is just an ordinary army under Yuan Shao's command. However, there are small generals, or unremarkable military leaders, every three to five hundred people. As for Zhu Ling, this general is even more terrifying, so what kind of horror is the configuration of their elite soldiers and generals?

  It was Zhang Xu's troops that were too sharp, which is why they were able to successfully launch a night raid on the enemy under the leadership of General Guan and Wu Qing, securing a decisive victory!

  So, for Zhang Xu, the biggest shortage under his command is talent. Not only are there many gaps in the civil servants, but also a lack of great talents among the strategists and generals. This is the flaw brought about by his Xianghuo belief system, which destined him to be unacceptable to the mainstream of this era, that is, the aristocratic families. Even those big households who did not do evil and were let off by Zhang Xu, allowing them to have limited activities in Chang County, were unwilling to believe in Zhang Xu or surrender to him. This is his limitation!

  There must be gains and losses, the way of incense and faith, the advantages are so obvious, the lack of talent is just a necessary test, and he also wants to see if the talents he has cultivated can conquer this era, the most devastating era in Chinese history!

  Of course, in this process, if some talents of the three countries can be gained, it will be an unexpected surprise. Zhang Xu is also looking forward to it and will not pursue it obsessively.

  After all, it's hard to get started, the most difficult part of entrepreneurship has passed, and now there is a place that is not too small, and even will have a real foothold in the future. This is already a great encouragement for Zhang Xu. He won't pursue too much, as he believes that "a talented person is a blessing if obtained, but a calamity if lost".

  Moreover, the current Imperial Guard system has already been established. The creation of the Divine Seal, although extremely difficult with a low success rate for now, will definitely see an increase in success rate as his territory expands, population grows, and his own cultivation improves. At that time, basic warriors will certainly not be in short supply!

  Thinking of this, his mentality gradually calmed down. His greatest advantage was the incense faith, which could firmly stabilize his foundation. After occupying Donglai County and fully developing it, it would become a strong logistical support base, enough to allow him to swallow the entire Qingzhou!

  With Zhang Xu leading the way, the entire Chang County is eagerly awaiting a bumper harvest. Everyone is filled with hope, and judging from the growth of the crops, a good harvest is inevitable. Countless old farmers, countless migrants, and countless new followers in Chang County are all excited beyond words. Grain is too important in this era, and the excellent growth of the crops has calmed everyone's hearts. It can be imagined that once there is a bumper harvest, Zhang Xu will fulfill his promise to distribute grain according to household, and the people's hearts will be completely at peace!

  Now Zhang Xu saw that the top of his head was covered with a thick, red cloud-like aura, which slowly became more and more dense, as if it was about to completely fill the entire seal. Under this nourishment, the original destiny pattern on his head also produced a bright red light, bursting forth in a dazzling display. This breakthrough might just be an opportunity, an opportunity that would undoubtedly bring a great harvest, followed by the distribution of food according to each household's needs!

  His heart was also increasingly excited, the pattern of cloud and air, as well as various signs all showed that after his harvest, the timing of attacking Chang County had thoroughly matured!

  It's undoubtedly a thrilling thing, even he can't help but feel excited, one county and one Chang County will be two different worlds!