“Listen up! We are from Luoyang and we have crushed every single tribe around. You are all alone. Throw down your weapons and come out with hands behind you and you’ll leave. If you don’t,   my imperial army will crush you under their feet.” Zhong Yu rode his horse till before the gate, his loud and clear voice reaching …

“Throw down your weapons and kneel with hands behind your head!” Wang Er and others had their spears fixed on the savages while demanding surrender. It happened so often they already forgot what time this made it, 50th? 100th? The constant repetition had cooled their enthusiasm but they still viewed these barbarians as lambs taken to the slaughter. Humans were …

At sunup, an 800 large army was caught marching under its glorious rays as they went north. Astride his horse and under a tight guard, Zhong Yu was in the center of the detachment, away from any possible danger. He would make sure no one would target the leader and snuff any attempt out before it started. It was every …

This officer was called Yang Ke. His outstanding qualities caught Zhong Yu’s eyes and admiration, so he wanted to promote him and give him a stage to showcase his talents. The others noticed this and regretted it. ‘It should’ve been me there!’ That was how opportunities worked, the one who grasped it had it all, while the rest were left …

“Pull, thrust! Pull, thrust! Hold your hand higher, stand up straight, maintain your stance!”  “Right turn! Now march! And stay in line!” Under the drilling, the recruits shouted each time as they got used to military discipline. Recruits here and there began exhibiting their full might, giving off the impression of incredible power.  On the platform, Zhong Yu strolled around …

Hours later, the scholars returned with a census. He was now looking over the refugee census and its new name. 223 people, of which 80 were men between 16-40 years old. All in all, they formed 53 homes. 80 men meant 80 men that could work and survive. While the weak and old’s only way to live on was through …

Soon, March came and with the coming of the new month came Zhong Yu’s fortune.  In the past month, he had the savages farm 13,000 mu. It translated into 39,000 shi of food, with each home of five taking 2,5 kg a day. He summarized that at the end of the year, it would mean he’d have 50,000 people.  It …

Soon, March came and with the coming of the new month came Zhong Yu’s fortune.  In the past month, he had the savages farm 13,000 mu. It translated into 39,000 shi of food, with each home of five taking 2,5 kg a day. He summarized that at the end of the year, it would mean he’d have 50,000 people.  It …

With the scholars set, Zhong Yu went to get some much needed rest. In a few days, it would mark the beginning of a new month and his stipend of fortune. He would implement his master plan with these points and a new round of expansion would take place.  He already had the perfect thing to exchange with them. Going …

‘Right now I can do without so many officials. With my county, 13 ought to be enough for now. As for a city, or three boroughs, 6 are enough.’ ‘My expansion next month north of the Monla tribe should give me 5,000 people. That would give me two cities and around 10 boroughs; needing 16 officials. ‘ ‘To get the …