Chapter Thirty-Two: Re-swearing an Oath of Brotherhood

  An Du Chen Cang and Liu Chu Xi Shan are two players who exude a deep understanding of the Three Kingdoms culture. Wu Zhang Yuan, on the other hand, seems to carry a sense of vicissitudes, as if bearing the weight of a thousand years of history.

  When I see their eyes, I know they can do something.

  "An Du Chen Cang and Liu Chu Qi Shan, are you two interested in entering the Military Advisor's Manor?" I released the power from my gaze, shining it directly at the two people in front of me.

  They saw my gaze and also saw Yan Wan beside me, the two of them understood what this opportunity meant for them. They simply replied in unison "willing to serve" and didn't say anything else.

  I stared at Yan Ping with wide eyes and said: "Military strategist, these two people will assist you from now on. You'll only know how useful they are when you need them."

  Yan Yun had already seen the sharp glint in both of their eyes and was overjoyed, saying: "Good, let's follow Mr. Nan Ke."

  I looked at Wu Zetian with a gaze that pierced through history and said, "I'd like to ask you to develop the cultural industry in Hanzhong, allowing the morale of the people of Hanzhong to continue to rise. Do you have this confidence?"

  "Wu Zhangyuan hesitated for a moment before responding, 'Mr. Nan Ke, if you want me to improve the YY ability of the Han Zhong soldiers, I'm not capable of that. But if you want me to develop some traditional culture, that's exactly my specialty.'"

  I couldn't help but burst out laughing, and others started laughing too.

  I told Wuzhangyuan Dao: "People in Hanzhong don't need to YY for now, Wuzhangyuan is a professional at this."

  Wu Zhangyuan also smiled: "Good!"

  They had just settled in when they heard a voice outside the door: "Tian Shi has some instructions for us; we've all returned."

  Zhèng shì chāo yuè zì wǒ, wù yǐ xī, lǚ tài hòu, xī běi láng děng rén huí lái le.

  Translation:

  It was Chao Yueziwo, Wu Yixi, Lv Taihou, Xibei Lang and others who came back.

  Zhang Lu originally did not plan to participate in the pacification, because Li Jue and Guo Si were both from Liangzhou, and Liangzhou was too close to Hanzhong. Zhang Lu usually tried to get along with them but couldn't keep up, so he wouldn't dare to stir up trouble at this time. However, Zhang Lu also knew that if players wanted to level up quickly, they had to fight more battles. Therefore, if the soldiers of Hanzhong participated in this war as individuals, Zhang Lu would not object. Later on, not only players but many NPCs also went over as individuals.

  I just heard Yan Wan say it earlier, now I recall this matter, suddenly had an idea.

  "I said to Yan Yuandao, 'Military strategist, we can let our soldiers go through the battle in turns with their personal identities. This is beneficial for improving the level of our soldiers and increasing their actual combat experience. However, everyone must pay attention to safety and not lose their lives.'"

  Yan Yun nodded and said: "This is indeed a good idea. I'll go arrange it right away."

  At this time, four people had already entered and saw me and other players, all of whom were somewhat surprised.

  "I said to the four of them: 'You all have worked hard. How's life in Chang'an treating you?'"

  The four of them saw me asking such a sudden question and for a moment didn't know how to respond.

  I immediately realized the problem and hastily said: "Right, I forgot to introduce myself. My name is Nan Kezi, and I'm currently undertaking a task that requires me to train the troops in Hanzhong into an invincible elite force. I think all of you players must have experience in this area, so I've brought you here. The work for everyone else has been arranged, but for the few of you, I plan to suggest to Tian Shi that you become generals. What do you think?"

  The game's public test has only been going on for three days, and for these players, there is currently only one "believer" basic occupation, which is because they were lucky enough to choose Hanzhong. At this moment in the army, their highest rank is only "Wu Chang". Suddenly hearing that they are going to be made generals, they all get excited immediately.

  "However, for now, I cannot formally appoint you. Because I want you to take the army with you as individual soldiers to participate in the war. Until the end of the war, and then appoint you. You first attend military training, then go train mid-level officers, and after cultivating them, train soldiers. When it's your turn to lead people out, you will lead people out." I added.

  The four of them said in unison: "Yes, sir."

  I glanced past myself, transcending my own gaze, and the objects around me seemed sparse yet full of thought. The Empress Lü and the Northwestern Wolf both shone with light in their eyes.

  I glanced at Empress Lü and said, "Empress Lü, you can train the female soldiers with Saosan. In Hanzhong, new ideas are prevailing, and female soldiers should be acceptable."

  Empress Lü's eyes sparkled with delight as she said, "Good. Mr. Nanyue has made excellent arrangements. This will make Hanzhong a hard nut to crack, and heroes from all over the world will look up to us."

  I nodded: "Currently, the strongest army is the imperial court's Sleeping Dragon Army, followed by Cao Cao and Liu Bei's local armies, then Yuan Shao and Xiliangbing, next are Ding Yuan and Gongsun Zan, and finally us. The Sleeping Dragon Army is too high-level, we can't compare to it. But other local armies are about the same level as ours, if given time, training the Hanzhong army to become the second-best in the world and first in the region is possible."

  Yan Yun saw my arrangement and also saw the performance of all players, in her heart she very much agreed with what I said, and was secretly nodding in agreement.

  Many players were also excited about my analysis and shouted in unison: "Mr. Nan Ke, we'll follow you!"

  I let out a sigh: "I can only lay the groundwork, after a while I will have to leave here to do other tasks, it's up to everyone else from now on. Who knows when we'll be able to fight together again."

  "Sir, are you really going to leave? How can we let you go in Hanzhong?"

  "I smiled and said, 'You are all enlightened people who naturally understand that human strength is limited. Although I have left, everyone is still here, and the way remains. In the future, even if all players leave, as long as Han Zhongjun leaves behind the spirit of Bing Xiu, we can attain enlightenment in martial arts.'"

  Yan Yun nodded repeatedly.

  At this time I stood up: "Yan Yun listen to orders."

  Yan Yun bowed his hands and said: "I will be there."

  "Order him to quickly summon the great general of Hanzhong to come here and discuss matters. Of course, we must first talk to the Heavenly Master and obtain his consent."

  Yan Wenchang said: "I will receive the order, I will understand." He turned around and left the tent.

  "I say again: 'All players, listen up.'"

  All players nodded and said: "I'll be there."

  "From today on, you will join the great general of Hanzhong to receive military training with civilized might and majestic bearing. You must work hard and learn diligently, and after mastering it, train mid-level officers."

  Many players said: "Got it."

  I said again: "Today everyone has a chance to gather together, if you don't mind, can we swear as brothers and sisters?"

  Everyone was overjoyed: "What they had been seeking but could not get."

  Everyone wanted to make a vow of sisterhood, so I hastily invited her to set up an incense table.

  Sister said: "Good."

  Everyone only heard the sister's voice, nor did they see her come out, but in front of them had already appeared incense cases, incense burners, incense candles and fire tongs. They stared with wide eyes, asking me what skill this was. Of course, I couldn't tell them the truth, so I lied to them that it was my unique skill, summoning objects.

  What is meant by a unique skill is that it can only be possessed by one person throughout the entire game. Once this person learns the skill, no one else can learn it again. To my surprise, all the players seemed to be veterans and knew about such settings in games, yet they believed me.

  But they still looked at me with admiration in their hearts. After all, not many people can complete tasks and get rewards, and I actually have such skills, they couldn't help but envy. But I already had such a status in Hanzhong, let alone the examples of Zhang Haogu and Zhuge Zhan before them, they could only be envious. More thoughts are that now there is another player who has gained an extraordinary experience, and they have more hope.

  We were just about to swear brotherhood when a bright and clear voice said: "Since everyone is going to become sworn brothers, how can I be left out?"

  As we looked up, a tall and sturdy man walked in with big strides. I had seen him earlier at the prefecture, he was Zhang Lu's younger brother, Zhang Wei. In history, this man is the number one general of Hanzhong, brave and skilled in battle, my impression of him is very good.

  At this moment I burst out laughing: "Elder Zhang, a descendant of the Heavenly Master, is willing to form fraternal bonds with us, and it's only natural that we should seek him out."

  Zhang Wei has already knelt down with us. Everyone burned incense and swore an oath, vowing to be brothers.

  The ceremony was over, and then I heard a detestable male voice:

  "System message: Players Nan Kezi, Wenming Weiwu, Saoshuang Yingzi, Wu Wei Wubuzi, Chaoyue Ziwodi, Weiwo Duxing, Wuyi Xiren, Youyu Zhenren, Andu Chen Cang, Liu Chu Qishan, Wuzhang Yuan, Lü Taihou, Xibei Lang, and NPC Zhang Wei have formed a brotherhood of 14 people."

  "System Message: Player... and others have formed a brotherly bond with NPC Zhang Wei, learning his skill 'Vast Ocean'."

  "System Message: Player Nan Ke Zi's reward has been doubled. He has learned Zhang Wei's skill 'Dào Qīng Tiān'."

  "System message: Players... and others have formed a brotherhood, the system rewards Transcending Oneself, Rare Items, Lü Taohou, Xīběi Láng and others with private troops."