Chapter 1287: Two Years (Part 2)
Chapter 1287: Two Years (Part 2)
December 5, 2017
Whether it was the improvement of the army, the enhancement of the generals' strength, or the management of specialized departments like the Blacksmith Workshop and Carpentry Workshop, Lu Hai Kong didn't need to invest too much effort in these matters.
During these two years, he focused most of his energy on his territory.
In terms of territorial development, Lu Hai Kong established several System Cities within this period, and now he has twelve Prefecture-level System Cities under his command.
Using these twelve System Cities as nodes, Lu Hai Kong wove a vast net across his territory, enveloping his citizens.
However, aside from these twelve System Cities and their corresponding construction projects, Lu Hai Kong halted other territorial development initiatives during these two years.
The irrigation and water conservancy projects were relatively unaffected, but the planned road construction projects were mostly suspended. Nevertheless, Lu Hai Kong didn't idle after halting these projects; instead, he initiated the construction of numerous defensive shelter projects throughout his territory.
Interestingly, Lu Hai Kong didn't spend much on these shelter projects, as the citizens themselves funded most of the construction costs.
This was no small amount, and even for citizens who had experienced economic leaps, it was still a significant burden. Yet, the citizens gritted their teeth and contributed.
Not only did they fund the shelters, but many citizens also voluntarily donated money to Lu Hai Kong, and this trend became increasingly prominent after 194.
The reason for this phenomenon was simple: Lu Hai Kong had made the foreign invasion public.
Lu Hai Kong had carefully considered this decision, and even his Advisors' Council had struggled with it for a while.
Their concern wasn't whether to make it public or not, as they never had a choice in the matter. The foreign invasion was an irreversible event that would inevitably occur.
Moreover, the Devil of Youzhou incident and the Demon Descent event beneath Luoyang City had hundreds of thousands of witnesses, making it impossible to conceal such occurrences.
The more one tried to suppress and hide such events, the more they would draw attention, and problems would arise. In fact, shortly after Lu Hai Kong's battle in Chang'an and the slaying of Qin Mu, he noticed that rumors were already spreading among the people.
Under such circumstances, Lu Hai Kong couldn't keep it hidden, and neither he nor his Advisors' Council struggled with how to conceal it. Instead, their challenge was how to calmly and smoothly announce this news.
After all, it wasn't a minor issue, and mishandling the announcement could lead to unrest throughout the territory, something Lu Hai Kong wanted to avoid at all costs.
Lu Hai Kong aimed to calmly reveal the situation, convey the sense of crisis to every citizen under his rule, prevent them from being overwhelmed by the impending danger, and, if possible, use this announcement to unite the people and ignite their anti-demon resolve.
To achieve this, Lu Hai Kong had been busy since the latter half of 193.
With the planning of his Advisors' Council, Lu Hai Kong mobilized his entire force.
The Advisors' Council was arguably the pinnacle of the Three Kingdoms World, and even they, despite their best efforts and meticulous planning, couldn't prevent the news from spreading.
As the news of the Mythic Treasure Chest spread, chaos erupted within the territory once more, with frequent riots occurring.
From September to December of 193, Lu Hai Kong's entire territory experienced its most tumultuous period.
During those months, his entire domain was filled with heavily armed troops, ready to suppress any unrest, creating an atmosphere of fear and chaos.
Amidst this oppressive environment, Lu Hai Kong stepped forward.
Bathed in a purple-golden glow, he resembled a War God, and over the course of six months, he traveled across the three regions of Silai, Bingzhou, and Youzhou, meeting with nearly all his subjects and making a promise to them.
"We are facing an unprecedented battle! In this campaign,
I cannot guarantee that none of you will be harmed, nor can I promise that your homes will remain untouched by invasion.
But as your Sovereign, I pledge that I, along with your soldiers, will fight to the last drop of blood. We will make those who dare harm you pay the price. We will sever any hand that dares reach out against you, and we will win this battle for you!"
This solemn vow, though not thunderous, resonated with Lu Hai Kong's figure as it drifted through the skies of Silai, Bingzhou, and Youzhou.
Lu Hai Kong seemed to possess an indescribable personal charm, and despite the modesty of his promise, the people held it dear.
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For half a year, Lu Hai Kong was like a towering pillar of fire, dispelling fear and despair wherever he went, and his purple-golden figure was imprinted in the hearts of every citizen under his rule.
The three months of chaos gradually subsided over the next six months, thanks to the efforts of Lu Hai Kong and his team.
Seizing this opportunity, Lu Hai Kong's prestige rose to new heights within his territory. Most importantly, with the revelation of the news, his entire force finally united under the immense pressure of the Foreign Demons.
After witnessing Lu Hai Kong's success, the various warlords across the land followed suit, promptly making the news public and adopting Lu Hai Kong's strategy.
From a certain perspective, these warlords were reaping the benefits of Lu Hai Kong's labor.
However, Lu Hai Kong did not resent this; instead, he sent envoys to guide and assist the warlords in announcing the news and calming the populace, as he valued their support in the fight against the demons.
Even with Lu Hai Kong's successful example and assistance, not all warlords could effectively announce the news and unite their people.
Most warlords faced some challenges, and to varying degrees, there were riots and even large-scale bloodshed.
Nevertheless, the warlords eventually overcame these obstacles, and the entire world truly entered a state of unity against the demonic invasion.
(End of Chapter)
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