"My liege, out of the fifteen thousand survivors, only five thousand meet our basic requirements.”
In Plain Field City, Li Cunxiao came to report.
"Got it. Recruit new soldiers in Plain Field City and other places.”
Lin Changye nodded and gave another order.
Although Hao Xiaode had a large number of soldiers, it could be seen from their combat strength that there were too few who met the basic requirements of soldiers.
Otherwise, they would not have been frightened by the Flying Tiger Cavalry. The battle had only begun for a short while, but the morale of the soldiers had already collapsed to the point of crying for their parents.
When recruiting new soldiers in Plain Field City and other places, they still used the same slogan as in Antler Pass.
Anyone who received the Lin family's favor would automatically join the army.
The new recruits recruited, including the new recruits recruited before the Antler Pass, amounted to about five thousand people.
He let the original 5,000 Pingyuan Army guard the area around Pingyuan City.
As for the newly recruited 5,000 soldiers, they could not be used on the battlefield at the moment. They needed to be trained before they could be used.
After taking care of everything, Lin Changye returned to Lujiao Pass.
“......”
"Rumble…"
Very quickly, the sound of four thousand horse hooves could be heard as they arrived at the location.
"Open the city gates."
Li Cunxiao, who was beside Lin Changye, raised his head and shouted.
"Buzz…"
The gates of Antler Pass opened with a heavy thud. Four thousand cavalrymen and new recruits entered the city.
"Cunxiao, I'll leave the training of the new recruits to you.”
Lin Changye instructed Li Cunxiao.
"Yes, my lord."
Li Cunxiao cupped his hands in response.
The Flying Tiger Cavalry was trained by him, so it was not a problem for him to train the new recruits.
Lin Changye nodded and headed toward the mansion.
At this moment, Zhangsun Wugou's expression was somewhat anxious, and the worry in his eyes was not hidden at all.
"Still not back yet?"
She clenched her hands uneasily and put them down again. She would ask questions from time to time. She was worried about Lin Changye.
In fact, Zhangsun Wugou knew that the Flying Tiger Cavalry was a fierce force, and he also believed that Lin Changye would be able to take down Pingyuan City.
However, she could not help but worry.
Right now, Lin Changqing was the only person she could rely on and be close to. If something happened to Lin Changqing, what would a weak woman like her do?
This was what she was worried about.
"What happened to me?"
Zhangsun Wugou seemed to realize that he shouldn't be so worried. After all, the threat this time wasn't that great. He asked himself in confusion.
"Miss Zhangsun, the lord has returned.”
A voice suddenly rang out. It was the maid in the mansion.
Hearing this, Zhangsun Wugou's tensed heart finally relaxed.
"So fast?"
Although he was relieved, Zhangsun Wugou was still surprised.
She knew that it was only a matter of time before Lin Changye took down Plain Field City and other places, but she did not expect that he would complete the expedition so quickly.
"There are about twenty thousand soldiers in the Plain Field City area.”
Zhangsun Wugou couldn't help but think. She didn't understand how Lin Changye had managed to wipe out the forces in the Plain Field City area in such a short time.
"Creak…"
Although she was shocked, she still pushed open the door and walked out.
When they arrived at the main entrance of the mansion, they immediately bumped into Lin Changye.
"Where are you going?"
Lin Changye was stunned for a moment. He hadn't expected to bump into Zhangsun Wugou here.
"I..."
Zhangsun Wugou couldn't say anything, so he stuttered.
"Congratulations on your triumphant return, General."
After a long time, she celebrated with a red face.
When Lin Changye heard this, although his expression did not change, his attitude towards Zhangsun Wugou had changed.
The two of them returned to General Manor.
"General, have some tea."
Zhangsun Wugou personally brewed a cup of hot tea.
Although she had chosen to stay, her relationship with Lin Changye was a little unclear. Calling him General made her feel familiar and not too close.
"General, I have a suggestion.”
Zhangsun Wugou summoned his courage when he saw Lin Changye pick up the hot tea and suddenly spoke.
"Tell me."
Lin Changye looked at Zhangsun Wugou in surprise, but he still chose to let her say it.
"General has unified Pingyuan County. It is time to establish a banner. No matter what the purpose of the army is, we must establish this banner.”
Zhangsun Wugou took a deep breath and mustered up his courage to voice out his suggestion.
"Why?"
Although Lin Changye understood the reason for the flag, he still asked deliberately.
He did not expect Zhangsun Wugou to have such knowledge at such an age.
"Like Li Mi of the Wagang stockade and Dou Jiande of the other rebel army, one of them calls himself Duke Wei and the other calls himself Duke Xia. They all have their own banners, so we are no exception.”
Zhangsun Wugou continued.
"That's true. Are there any other benefits?”
Lin Changye asked as he sipped the hot tea in his cup.
"Only with a banner can we strengthen our reputation and let others know about it. Only then can we attract talented people to come and seek refuge. That's why the general raised his army, but it's precisely when he needs talented people.”
Zhangsun Wugou continued.
"Alright."
Lin Changye put down the teacup in his hand and glanced at Zhangsun Wugou with a faint smile.
This reason made sense.
In fact, when Zhangsun Wugou made this suggestion, Lin Changye had already thought of this.
However, Lin Changye was surprised that Zhangsun Wugou could think of this. At the same time, his impression of Zhangsun Wugou changed.
This was not only a smart woman with an extraordinary bearing, but also a strange woman with a certain vision.
"Flag."
Lin Changye gazed at the golden light outside the window, thinking about what kind of banner he should choose.
"Let's use weeks."
After a long time, Lin Changye retracted his gaze.
"Zhou?"
Zhangsun Wugou repeated. Her beautiful eyes were filled with doubt. She did not understand why Lin Changye had chosen such a banner.
"Do you know the meaning of Zhou?”
Lin Changye looked at Zhangsun Wugou and asked.
"I really don't know. Please enlighten me, general.”
Zhangsun Wugou pondered for a moment, but he still couldn't think of a reason.
"This Zhou is the Zhou of the Spring and Autumn Warring States Period. The Great Zhou has existed in the world for nearly a thousand years. The reason why we chose this word is because we hope that our Zhou will also be prosperous and stable.”
Lin Changye said in a deep voice.
"I see."
Only then did Zhangsun Wugou understand why the word 'Zhou' was used.
"General, take a rest. Since the flag has been confirmed, there is no hurry to announce it.”
Zhangsun Wugou said.
After this brief conversation, the sky gradually darkened.
"Yes."
Lin Changye stood up. He took another look at Zhangsun Wugou before walking toward the bedroom.
This glance was because of Zhangsun Wugou. Lin Changye had a whole new level of respect for his suggestion regarding the banner.
However, Zhangsun Wugou thought of something else. For a moment, his pretty face was flushed red. He raised his orchid fingers to cover his shy face and hurriedly left the hall.
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