With Qin Ning's instructions, the pill was quickly distributed to some people, and to Qin Ning's surprise, Wu Zhong was also one of them. After some inquiry, Qin Ning learned that Wu Zhong understood that his conditions were limited, and reaching this half-step Yuan Ying's strength in advance might be able to help.

Otherwise, he would have been like this for the rest of his life.

Qin Ning didn't say anything about such things, everyone's path is different, and some destined things still need to be grasped by themselves.

Time was in a hurry, and after Qin Ning was idle for three or four days, Qiu Wenhe came to Qin Ning.

Qin Ning was a little surprised, not that Qiu Wenhe came suddenly, but that Qiu Wenhe looked crying and mourning today, which made Qin Ning a little surprised.

This is the first time Qin Ning has seen such a situation.

After letting Qiu Wenhe sit down, Qin Ning asked with a smile, "What's the matter?" Wenhe, is there anything else that can be difficult for you?"

Qiu Wenhe sighed and said his bitterness.

As Lingtu City was incorporated into the Qin army's sphere of influence, the area controlled by the Qin army expanded rapidly. However, when the territory is large, someone needs to manage it.

Some administrative, as well as high-ranking officials in the army, can be selected and hired on the basis of merit in the old departments of the Qin army.

However, the territory needs to be guarded. In the past, the Qin army was only fighting, and it was used to winning more with less, so that was no problem. However, being in charge of defending a huge territory cannot be accomplished by relying on the quality of the army alone.

Such a large territory requires not only the quality of the army, but also a considerable quantity.

What Qiu Wenhe said, Qin Ning immediately understood.

Let's talk about Soul Luck City. When the military garrison was not put on guard, the standing guard force was 80,000. The relevant local armed forces are 40,000, which can maintain the normal garrison of Soul Luck City. Lingtu City is the same. The regular army, plus the local armed forces, also totaled more than 120,000.

And Qin Ning took the Soul Fortune City and the Lingtu City, if you want to say that it can really be regarded as a regular army, there are only 120,000. Among them, Qin Ning was relieved that only the old Qin army was less than 70,000, and there were 10,000 people brought over by Lu Ling, who was called by Qin Ning.

Some of the remaining troops include the soldiers of Soul Fortune City and the soldiers of Lingtu City. Miscellaneous and miscellaneous add up. According to the normal guard configuration, it is only enough for the normal guard force of a city. If you follow the previous configuration of the forces of the Yelan King or the second prince, even if you count the soldiers who surrendered, there are still 100,000 people left.

The number of regular armies is insufficient!

It's a real headache.

Now, the entire Abyss Empire is in the midst of war. Young men were either used as soldiers or taken captive as slaves.

It is a bit whimsical to want to obtain the source of troops by normal means.

If it is said in the area controlled by Qin Ning. There are also sources of soldiers that can be recruited, that is, civilians in Soul Fortune City and Lingtu City. However, most of these civilians are craftsmen and craftsmen, who are a link between agriculture and commerce, and play a vital role in regulating the economic development of the entire region.

These men were recruited as soldiers. It's a bit of a chicken-killing egg-hunting smell. It is absolutely not considered unless it is absolutely necessary.

Qin Ning's use of troops has always implemented a principle. That is, it is better to have less than to overuse. Sometimes, you add some cats and dogs to the army. Looking at the number of people, it seems that there are many people. But at a critical time, if one person drops the chain, it may affect the entire team.

Local armed forces can make do, but the regular army can't.

Everyone expects their subordinates to be loyal, brave, and absolutely obedient to orders. However, such a unit is not only a matter of training, but also the nature of the personnel is also very important.

For example, if you let a young master join the army, can you expect him to endure hardships and stand hard work? Perhaps, in normal times, he has to obey orders because of military discipline. Once it is time to live and die on the battlefield, there is no supervision, and the mind will move, and once you see the opportunity, you will desert. And once one person deserts, it affects a squad.

If a squad deserts together, it will affect the entire army!

Such a person is absolutely not wanted.

Ahem, it would be nice to have a source of soldiers like Qin Jun.

Hmm? Qin Ning's eyes suddenly lit up, yes, how did Qin Jun come here? Doesn't this have an idea!

Qiu Wenhe saw that Qin Ning suddenly looked happy, and asked with a look of expectation, "General Qin, do you have a way?"

Qin Ning nodded with a smile and said, "You forgot, how did most of our Qin army come from?"

Qiu Wenhe was stunned, but immediately came back to his senses: "General Qin, you mean, slave!"

"Yes, slaves. Qin Ning Zhengse said, "Right now, young adults are a scarce resource in the Abyss Empire. Where did they go? Either as a soldier or as a slave. After the tempering of the slave life, people will have an incomparably tenacious will and a deep hatred of thought. In fact, if these people are transformed, they will be like the Qin army. ”

Qiu Wenhe's eyes lit up, clapped his hands and smiled: "It's still General Qin who stands tall and can see far away." Yes, slaves are indeed one of the best sources of soldiers. Don't forget, these slaves have no personal freedom, they have long been out of contact with their relatives, and they are basically alone. No worries, no worries, fighting a war without dying, is really an ideal source of soldiers. ”

Speaking of happiness, Qiu Wenhe thought of another question: "But, General Qin, these slaves are all firmly controlled." A slave with a master must be a rich man in the city. There are also some in the hands of slave traders, these guys, like the regular army, are well-equipped, very fierce, and their combat effectiveness is no worse than that of the regular army. ”

Qiu Wenhe's analysis also makes sense.

Slaves are indeed a source of good soldiers, but where there are slaves, they are all under the jurisdiction of one party's power. There were not only large areas guarded by regular troops, but also special guards to guard slaves. If you want to fight this idea, I'm afraid it's not that simple.

If you send troops to attack the slave distribution center and send a huge number of troops, what about Lingtu City and Soul Luck City? To fight this idea is really a bit of a tiger's mouth.

Qin Ning felt that Qiu Wenhe was very reasonable. After thinking about it carefully, he said, "Wenhe." Look, find me some slave origins. Soldiers who have combat effectiveness and can talk and do things come over. There are about 200 people, and you can call Wu Zhong for me. ”

Qiu Wenhe asked puzzledly, "General Qin, can I ask what you want these people to do?"

Qin Ning said with a smile: "Of course, it is to solve the problem of military resources that you are most concerned about." Come, you see, we can take the approach of sneak attacks against the relatively weakly defended slave-owning places. After packing up the garrison, I would use a special medicine to stun the slaves. And then bring it back with a flying machine, won't there be a source of soldiers?"

"Ahh As long as the slaves are given freedom and respect, they will sincerely take refuge. Loyalty is fine, there is hatred, well. It's okay to be brave in battle. By the way, General Qin, what do you want some slave-born soldiers for?"

"A soldier who was a slave was very familiar with the construction of the prison slaves. Such. In the process of raiding, you will notice details that ordinary people can't notice, and it will have a good effect. As for Wu Zhong. I want to make the matter of rescuing slaves and serving as a source of soldiers as a normal thing, so that our source of soldiers will become more and more extensive. ”

Qiu Wenhe was very excited. Qin Ning's idea has great operability. Once this matter is really made bigger, the development of the Qin army is unlimited.

Thinking of this, Qiu Wen went out like a gust of wind to prepare for Qin Ning's idea.

The first to arrive was Wuzhong.

On the way of cultivation, Wu Zhong could no longer make a breakthrough because he had eaten the pill refined by Qin Ning, and his cultivation was also fixed at the realm of a half-step Yuanying, and he was also the top storage at present.

Wu Zhong is a person with a brain, and he is also alert, so he is suitable for such an unexpected sneak attack mission.

Qin Ning asked Wu Zhong to sit down, didn't talk nonsense, said his thoughts, and asked Wu Zhong what he had to say about it.

Wu Zhong did not live up to Qin Ning's trust in him, pointing out that although Qin Ning's idea was bold and risky, it had a great probability of success. Because the place where the slaves were held was well guarded, it was to prevent the slaves from escaping.

The place where the slaves were held was usually chosen in the most lively place in the area. In this way, the attention will be high. With the outskirts of regular troops, their own armed guards, and the watchful eye of many people, it was more difficult for slaves to escape.

But in such a situation, no one would have thought that someone would put the idea on the head of the slave snatcher.

Therefore, as long as you plan carefully, the success rate is much higher than that of conquering cities.

Qin Ning was overjoyed when he heard this: "Wu Zhong, I really didn't misunderstand you, you were born to do such a task! I can tell you that I plan to organize a team to free slaves, and the central topic is to rescue slaves from all over the world. We brought these slaves back, gave them freedom, and incorporated them into the ranks of our Qin army. What do you think?"

Wu Zhong said with a smile: "Thanks to General Qin's love, Wu Zhong is flattered." I think that General Qin's actions are actually killing multiple birds with one stone. First of all, we are morally just, secondly, we are good to give freedom to slaves, and finally, it is wise to join our ranks and strengthen ourselves. General Qin, if you have any orders, just give orders. ”

Qin Ning waved his hand and smiled: "No, no, no, it's not an order." Wu Zhong, you also know that I can't do this all the time, so I have to find a suitable person to be the leader of this matter. I thought of you, I'll do it together a few times first, and when we have formed a mature technique, I'll completely hand over this team to you, understand?"

"General Xie Qin cultivates!"

Qin Ning was about to speak, and Qiu Wenhe had already brought the manpower that Qin Ning needed. Qin Ning hurriedly took Qiu Wenhe and Wu Zhong to meet these soldiers.

In front of these slave-born soldiers, Qin Ning did not hide it, and explained the things he discussed with Qiu Wenhe and Wu Zhong, saying that he was going to set up a slave rescue group, and asked everyone if they were interested in joining. (To be continued......)