County Magistrate (for all citizens): I can watch ads and get unlimited resources.

quicken your pace,

They couldn't wait to rush to the city gate.

As with previous recruitment,

A group of ragged refugees had gathered outside the city, numbering exactly two hundred and forty.

These people looked tired and anxious.

Upon seeing Han Yilin arrive,

The crowd immediately fell silent.

then,

An elderly man emerged shakily from the crowd; his clothes were tattered, and his face was weathered and worn.

Arriving in front of Han Yilin,

Just as he was about to kneel down,

Han Yilin, who was already familiar with the procedure, simply lifted him up, saying, "Old man, there's no need for such a grand gesture."

"Now that you're here, there's no reason to kick you out. Hurry up and get into the city."

The old man clearly hadn't expected this.

It went so smoothly.

He opened his mouth.

For a moment, I didn't even know what to say.

behind,

in the crowd,

Instead, a chorus of gratitude rang out.

"Thank you, sir!"

"Thank you for taking me in, Magistrate!"

Han Yilin waved his hand, signaling them to enter the city first.

Simultaneously,

His gaze swept across the crowd.

They were looking for exceptional individuals.

This time,

It didn't take any effort at all.

The target was locked in almost instantly, mainly because the other party's figure was too conspicuous.

A tall and strong physique,

Standing among the refugees,

He stood out somewhat from the crowd.

of course,

What convinced Han Yilin even more was the golden name that appeared when his gaze locked onto the other person.

【Li Zehao】

Both being military generals,

This time,

Compared to Cheng Murou,

Li Zehao seemed much more normal.

His upright posture and robust physique give him an air of sophistication that sets him apart from ordinary people.

"Brave warrior, please wait a moment."

in the crowd,

Han Yilin waved to Li Zehao.

Upon hearing the sound,

Li Zehao stepped forward and bowed to Han Yilin with clasped hands, saying, "This humble subject, Li Zehao, greets Your Excellency, the County Magistrate."

Close up,

Han Yilin sized up the man before him: "Judging from your appearance, you don't seem like an ordinary refugee. Moreover, you are skilled in commanding cavalry. Could you perhaps come from a military family?"

When asked about his background,

Li Zehao gave a wry smile: "If we're talking about our ancestors, they did indeed serve in the Liang Kingdom's army. However, our family fortunes declined later, and as a commoner, we can no longer be considered a military family."

Liang Kingdom?

Upon hearing this country's name,

Han Yilin raised an eyebrow, because the arms dealer Zhuang Li was from the Liang Kingdom.

Look at it this way,

The Liang Kingdom shouldn't be too far from Zhatian County.

Han Yilin continued, "Since your ancestors served in the Liang army, how did you end up as a vagrant?"

Li Zehao's expression grew increasingly bitter. "In recent years, the Liang Kingdom has been plagued by factional strife. My father once served in the Liang Kingdom's northern border army, but he was later caught up in a struggle and was not only dismissed from his post, but his whole family was also exiled."

"Later, my father became depressed and soon fell ill and passed away. In all these years, I have been living a life of wandering..."

The further we go,

Li Zehao's voice grew increasingly low.

It's like she's thinking about bad memories.

Han Yilin couldn't help but feel a little emotional, and at the same time, he could roughly understand the situation of this world from the other party's words.

obviously,

This world is not just for players.

Instead, they exist in many countries.

At present,

Han Yilin already knew of the two existing countries: Liang and Qi. As for these refugees and even special talents, they did not appear out of thin air; they all had different experiences.

at this point,

In fact, we already knew about Fang Jun when we recruited him.

now,

His gaze turned to Li Zehao.

Han Yilin spoke again: "Let bygones be bygones; one must always look forward."

"Although Zhatian County is only in its early stages, it will inevitably need to form a cavalry force in the future. I wonder if you, brave warrior, would be willing to stay under my command and serve me?"

Upon hearing the offer,

Li Zehao solemnly clasped his hands in a fist and said, "After years of wandering and hardship, I am now honored to have your favor, sir. I am willing to serve you."

[Li Zehao, a top talent, has joined your territory.]

Li Zehao's loyalty level: 63

[Note: Loyalty is affected by factors such as treatment, appointment, rewards, battle achievements, and territory development.]

Upon seeing the prompt,

Han Yilin's lips curled up.

Another top-tier talent has been secured!

They took Li Zehao into the county town.

Subsequently,

Han Yilin first settled the refugees, then devoted himself entirely to the construction.

With the addition of these people,

Han Yilin estimated that all the buildings would be almost finished by tonight or tomorrow morning.

This includes city walls, city gates, houses, and various workshops.

Don't be fooled by the fact that there seem to be many buildings.

But to put it bluntly,

They've all seen GG (Goblin), and the construction time has been shortened. What's more, with more than two hundred workers joining now, Zhatian County has directly entered the mode of an infrastructure maniac.

While making arrangements,

the other side,

Li Zehao was also observing the county town. Although it was not yet prosperous and the population was not large, it already had a lot of vitality compared to many abandoned county towns.

Especially on both sides of the street,

Everywhere

Buildings are under construction, houses are rising from the ground, and shops in the market have begun to open for business.

In comparison to this journey,

The rapid development of Zhatian County, among the other counties he had seen, truly surprised him.

After settling the refugees,

Han Yilin returned to Li Zehao's side: "How is it? Zhatian County is developing quite well, right?"

Li Zehao did not hold back his praise: "Under Your Majesty's rule, there are already signs of prosperity."

"I have fled here all the way and have seen many abandoned cities. It is rare to see a place like Zhatian County, which can gather people and caravans back into the city in a short period of time."

These words,

It is absolutely not flattery.

Rather, it was the reality he witnessed along the way, in comparison with other county towns he had seen.

now,

In times of chaos,

The feudal lords were constantly at war with each other.

In the border region, there are many deserted county towns.

some of,

Some counties have been restored to normalcy, but they are still lifeless, and it is a blessing for people to have enough to eat.

In contrast,

The Zhatian County before my eyes is a completely different world.

only......

This kind of content,

Han Yilin heard a different meaning in the question: "You've seen quite a few other county towns?"

Li Zehao nodded: "I've seen some. I fled here and found that many of the previously abandoned county towns now have government officials and are recruiting refugees."

"However... most counties are short of food, and the people don't even have a place to live. The county magistrate only knows how to urge people to work hard and relax."

"Ordinary people, just looking for a meal, might stay."

"But usually, people with some ability will not easily serve someone if they cannot see a future in him."

original,

Han Yilin thought that,

Recruiting refugees

These people all appeared randomly outside the county town by chance.

but,

After listening to Li Zehao's account,

He just understood,

The decision to bring these exceptional talents to the country is not entirely based on luck. They also observe, choose, and consider whether it will benefit their future.

The higher the quality of talent, the higher the requirements for the organization they join.

of course,

Judging from the situation in the chat channel,

If you're incredibly lucky, there's a chance you might recruit special talents in the early stages of the game.

only,

According to Li Zehao's account,

Such a person must have been driven to desperation and had no other choice but to make this decision.

As for myself

It's definitely because of GG's influence.

otherwise,

Someone like Cheng Murou, who has both good looks and strong abilities, is unlikely to join.