Chapter 5

Longcheng Town is located to the north of Liucheng, not just any ordinary place, but the capital of the three kingdoms of Former Yan, Later Yan, and Northern Yan during the Five Barbarians' Invasions. It was also the Yingzhou of the Tang Dynasty, a key stronghold controlling Liaodong.

In the game *The World*, Longcheng Town was still an obscure small town, but Qin Kai had already seen its enormous potential.

Longcheng Town has iron mines and horse farms, with the Daling River flowing to the south, making it fully capable of becoming a large city.

Qin Kai saved thousands of residents of Longcheng Town, and they were all grateful to him.

Qin Kai claimed the title of Western Commandant of Liaoxi County and regarded Longcheng Town as his territory. He selected talents and cultivated his own loyalists.

Each resident has their own skills, and there is a chance for them to become civil or military officials.

Longcheng Town also has a group of Han officials. Due to the prestige Qin Kai gained by repelling the Wuhuan, these officials recognized him as their leader.

Longcheng Town is located at the border between the Han people and the Wuhuan and Xianbei, and it has long been threatened by the Wuhuan and Xianbei.

The Yellow Turban Rebellion within the Han Empire has not yet officially erupted, but the signs are clear. At the end of the dynasty, the Wuhuan and Xianbei are already stirring.

The Han officials of Longcheng Town, having survived the disaster, know that only Qin Kai can lead them to survive the turmoil.

"Zhang Huimin."

Qin Kai called out a scholar from among the residents of Longcheng Town.

"Do you know me, Sir Commandant?"

"You are originally from Liucheng. Your father has passed away, and you have three sons and one daughter."

"Wow... You can predict the future, Sir, you are truly a divine person!"

This scholar named Zhang Huimin did not know Qin Kai, but Qin Kai could reveal his background, leaving Zhang Huimin deeply impressed.

"You will be my chief clerk."

Qin Kai casually checked Zhang Huimin's character panel.

Zhang Huimin, courtesy name Wenda, a Silver-level civil official, Level 40, Leadership 35, Martial 27, Intelligence 52, Politics 61, total attributes 175, Charm 60, Insight 15, Luck 20.

Zhang Huimin's Politics is only 61, but he is still a decent talent in the early stages, sufficient to handle the internal affairs of Longcheng Town.

Zhang Huimin, suddenly favored by Qin Kai, was moved: "A scholar will die for a true friend. I am willing to serve you with all my might."

There were also dozens of injured Han soldiers who were recruited by Qin Kai and became his subordinates.

Under the leadership of the Han soldiers, the townspeople buried the dead, cleared the ruins, and rebuilt their homes.

"Longcheng Town has 1,200 households, nearly 5,000 people."

Zhang Huimin quickly counted the records of Longcheng Town, which had a population of 5,000.

Qin Kai occupied Longcheng Town without the system's recognition, so he is not officially the first lord of the Three Kingdoms region. However, in reality, while all other player lords are still focused on building their villages, Qin Kai already has a territory with 5,000 people, making him the true first player in the Three Kingdoms region...

Longcheng Town has an administrative office, a post station, a stable, a pharmacy, a market, a blacksmith shop, a ranch, a mining site, and a smelting plant, all of which are low-level buildings.

Qin Kai checked the territory overview of Longcheng Town at the territory stone.

**Territory**: Longcheng Town

**Scale**: Small Town

**Affiliation**: Liucheng County, Liaoxi County, Han Empire

**Population**: 5,027 (registered)

**Public Sentiment**: 95

**Security**: 59

**Prosperity**: 2,947/5,000

**Military**: 15 Sword and Shield Soldiers, 12 Long Spear Soldiers, 15 Archers, 10 Crossbowmen, 10 Heavy Infantry, 13 Light Cavalry

**Legendary Heroes**: Li Xiongnü (King-level), Xing Daorong (Gold-level)

The game is quite realistic; the territory panel does not show the true population, only the population registered by the government. There are also hidden populations and bandits and barbarians lurking around the town, which are not included.

Longcheng Town has just been ravaged by Wuhuan cavalry and is in turmoil, but due to Qin Kai's rescue, public sentiment is high.

As long as Qin Kai restores order in the town, the security value will quickly improve.

The greatest threat to Longcheng Town is the Wuhuan, but Qin Kai is not concerned.

If he is strong enough, the Wuhuan will be the ones he plunders.

The law of the jungle is an eternal truth.

Qin Kai then checked Xing Daorong's general panel.

Xing Daorong is rated as a Gold-level general by the system and currently ranks third on the Three Kingdoms region's hero leaderboard.

Li Xiongnü still ranks first as a King-level general.

Ranking second is the famous general Ju Yi from the end of the Eastern Han Dynasty.

If Qin Kai's memory serves him correctly, Ju Yi was recruited by the player Qingdi from Ji Province.

The specific task to recruit Ju Yi is unknown to Qin Kai, as Qingdi is a deep thinker who never reveals any information.

**Name**: Xing Daorong

**Identity**: Butcher of Lingling County

**Occupation**: General

**Rank**: Gold-level

**Personality**: Proud

**Level**: 60

**Reputation**: 120

**Leadership**: 51 (max 65)

**Martial**: 73 (max 84)

**Intelligence**: 45 (max 57)

**Politics**: 16 (max 36)

**Total Attributes**: 185 (max 242)

**Hidden Attributes**: Charm 40, Insight 20, Luck 66

**Traits**: Lingling General (S-level, exudes the aura of a world-class general, confusing enemies and concealing true strength), False Ten Thousand Enemy (A-level, the longer the battle, the more strength, defense, and speed gradually increase)

**Martial Arts**: Pig Rush Heart Technique (A-level martial arts, divided into six levels, with a powerful aura like a wild boar charging, each level completed permanently increases Martial by 1 and Strength by 6%, currently at level 2)

**General Skills**: Heaven Splitting Earth Cleaving (S-level), Ox Slaughtering Blade Technique (A-level), Whirlwind Slash (B-level), Charged Heavy Strike (C-level)

**Advisor Skills**: Insult (B-level, insults the opponent, causing a taunt effect)

**Troop Type**: Sword and Shield Soldiers

**Equipment**: Butcher's Knife (Bronze-level)

**Evaluation**: Folklore says, 'One Pan, Two Xing, Three Liu.' Either Pan Feng or Xing Daorong can stabilize the world.

"Xing Daorong actually has an advisor skill..."

Qin Kai was surprised.

Xing Daorong's taunt effect is so strong that even Zhuge Liang would be insulted.

Xing Daorong's Martial is quite good, but his other abilities are too weak, so the system rates him as Gold-level.

"Sir, what do you think of this weapon?"

Xing Daorong found a large battle axe in the Longcheng Town warehouse, carried it on his shoulder, and proudly showed it to Qin Kai.

**Weapon**: Pear Blossom Battle Axe

**Rank**: Gold-level

**Weight**: 50 catties

**Effect**: Martial +2, Penetration +10%, Critical Damage +15%.

"Good."

Qin Kai nodded.

The Pear Blossom Battle Axe is heavy, with a gleaming blade, making it an excellent weapon in the early stages and a treasure of Longcheng Town.

The Pear Blossom Battle Axe, due to its weight, is suitable for a brute-force general like Xing Daorong.

Xing Daorong can finally stop using the Bronze-level butcher's knife.

"System Announcement: The Roman player 'I Will Return Like Lightning' has recruited the first Emperor-level commander in the system—Gaius Marius!"

The server-wide announcement suddenly sounded, shocking all players in every civilization region!

"He's here."

Qin Kai's expression gradually became serious.

In his previous life, the Roman player with the ID 'I Will Return Like Lightning' was named Agnelli, from a top European family. He recruited the Emperor-level commander Marius of the Roman civilization shortly after the game started, once becoming the most formidable enemy for the Three Kingdoms players in national battles.