CHAPTER 389: CHAPTER 389: WHAT THE EMPEROR REJECTS, THEY DESIRE

At first, everyone thought it was some novelty from the Capital, after all, something so formidable could only come from the Capital.

Once everyone realized it originated from the Gulan Military Camp, the news spread even faster.

Fortunately, Tang Zan did not restrict this rumor, except for the mission’s objective, everything else could be discussed.

Even the mission’s objective was only known to be about rescuing someone, but no one knew who was being rescued.

Gradually, everyone learned that this lethal weapon called the earth bomb was actually developed by their General’s Wife.

Even the raw materials were excavated by her and her team.

Originally, Pei Shu’er was already a figure of great prowess in the hearts of the Gulan Military Camp’s soldiers; whether it was the catapult or the city walls, they were all her creations.

Now, even the earth bomb, not yet controlled by the Dayan Royal Family, was developed by her.

Doesn’t this prove that their General’s Wife is much more formidable than those figures in the Capital?

Just thinking about it brought a sense of pride to everyone.

Look, this is their General’s Wife, a formidable personality capable of inventing the earth bomb.

The General’s Wife seems to have come to specially bless their Gulan Military Camp.

With her presence, everything seems to be proceeding very smoothly.

Previously, they couldn’t defeat the Dazi, or even dared not confront them. But with her and the General’s efforts, everyone dared to face the Dazi head-on.

The key point is, they won.

Now that the Heavenly Destiny Blessed Girl stands with them, victory seems inevitable.

At this moment, Pei Shu’er stands on the city wall with Tang Zan. She gently pokes Tang Zan’s firm arm with her hand.

"Tang Zan, when I went to the Tazi Camp earlier, I occasionally overheard Tao Mingxuan discussing with his subordinates, saying that this time, there would be one hundred thousand Dazi attacking the Gulan Military Camp."

Upon hearing this, Tang Zan was first stunned, then his face darkened.

"This is more or less what I estimated."

Pei Shu’er continued to nod.

"Should we now send some from the group of one thousand to spread the word outside Su County? Along with Jingzhou City? We need to choose those with a glib tongue."

As soon as she said this, Tang Zan nodded and held Pei Shu’er in his arms.

"Whatever my wife says, it is so."

"Additionally, select a few from the new recruits that arrived at the camp, let them also spread the word. Those who came from the Deserted Mountain earlier must also go and propagate."

Isn’t the Emperor refusing entry of these displaced people into the city?

Fine, they’ll recruit these displaced people into the camp, strengthening the Gulan Military Camp’s power.

Most displaced people will go to the Deserted Mountain, earning the surplus Silver Coin from other places, then gradually strengthen the power of the Deserted Mountain.

Anyway, the Emperor will come to regret it then.

Talent is the primary productive force now, especially in a backward country like this.

The Emperor doesn’t understand, blindly viewing those displaced people as burdens, yet not allowing entry into the city, nor arranging settlements, just idly letting them fend for themselves, regardless of their life or death.

It must be noted, many dynasties were overthrown by the hands of displaced people.

Tang Zan suddenly gazed seriously at Pei Shu’er. Pei Shu’er felt a bit unsettled under his gaze, then Tang Zan suddenly grinned.

"I suddenly think letting you become the Think Tank is quite suitable."

Pei Shu’er has a nimble mind and knows many things, she is definitely qualified to be the Think Tank.

Pei Shu’er smiled, "It’s fine if I occasionally propose a few ideas, but if you let me lead the camp’s development, I might mislead it."

Moreover, there’s no reasoning behind a woman becoming the Think Tank, if she were the Think Tank, then more people would defy Tang Zan.

The camp isn’t a husband-and-wife business after all.

The matters discussed by the two were immediately executed, and upon knowing their mission, the soldiers felt very pleased, doesn’t it feel like they’ve returned home covered with glory?

The soldiers immediately conveyed this mindset to the displaced people.

"For good men, where could be a better place than the Gulan Military Camp, especially for us displaced people?"

"Now General Tang is benevolent, still talking nicely. If you push him too hard and don’t listen, in the end, it will just be forced recruitment, won’t it?"

"Moreover, staying outside the city, there will come a day when provisions run out. By then, isn’t it just about eating one’s offspring, or waiting to starve, fall ill, or freeze to death?"

"In the camp, it’s different. Even if you die, you’ll be honored as a martyr, and there’ll be compensation money, and your family will be properly taken care of."

At this, the soldiers looked at the new recruits.

Immediately, the new recruits demonstrated by their own example.

"See how imposing this earthen wall is? Tall, grand, isn’t it?"

The displaced people nodded, indeed, they couldn’t enter, were blocked out completely, standing under this earthen wall made them feel quite insignificant.

The new recruits then let out a "tsk".

"We also thought these earthen walls were grand and majestic until we saw the walls of the Gulan Military Camp."

"I’m telling you, it’s way grander and more majestic than this place, we stand beneath that wall like tiny ants."

Some people who were initially turning away couldn’t help but perk up their ears to listen.

"Don’t mention the Dazi, even flies can’t fly up."

"Here you’ll still be robbed by your peers, or by bandits, but in the Gulan Military Camp, if anyone dares to rob, it’s a sure death sentence, you’re much safer there."

Many people turned around, curiously looking at those soldiers speaking incessantly.

Veteran soldiers kept talking about their past glorious deeds, and while speaking, they couldn’t help but puff out their chests with pride.

"Are you afraid that being a soldier leads to a quick death? You needn’t worry about that, last time, a thousand of us infiltrated the Tazi Camp, and all returned unscathed!"

Hearing this, those planning passive resistance couldn’t help but ask.

"How did you manage that?"

The soldiers curled their lips, "Of course, with the earth bombs made by our General’s Wife."

"Aren’t the Dazi tall and burly, with good weapons? I’m telling you, just one earth bomb, and those Dazi get blown away, some blasted into pieces."

"No matter how physically strong the Dazi are, what can they do? We don’t face the Dazi head-on; we throw an earth bomb from afar."

A displaced person curiously asked, "What exactly is an earth bomb?"

One veteran seemed about to explain but was stopped by another.

"Want to know? Sign up."

"In short, know that once you sign up, your family and young ones will have a place to go, your safety will be assured, and defending the country is an honorable thing."

Meanwhile, the previous batch of displaced people who went to the Deserted Mountain was also among the group.

They appeared a bit paler, a bit plumper than before.

Their vitality and vigor had greatly improved, nowhere near the previous depression.

Their current spirit and appearance were almost comparable to city folks.