Conquering Myriad Worlds from the Mythical Three Kingdoms

After the wager between the Ming Dynasty and the Mongol Yuan Dynasty, Xinghan flexed its muscles, making both sides somewhat wary.

After all, conventional methods have no effect on Xinghan anymore.

As the war escalated, the Ming and Mongol Yuan dynasties seemed to have no more energy to continue targeting Xinghan, which briefly enjoyed a period of peace.

While governing the country, Zhuge Liang and others also studied how to expand their territory abroad.

While the focus remains on development, outward expansion cannot be halted; only the option of large-scale warfare has been abandoned.

Moreover, only by continuously developing new markets can economic prosperity be guaranteed.

"Your Majesty, please look, these are the first batch of privateering licenses and overseas expansion permits that the State Affairs Department has been discussing and issuing!"

After discussing for some time, Zhuge Liang and others introduced a brand-new policy—privatization certificates and certificates for overseas expansion.

Mu Yi glanced at it and immediately knew what this thing was all about.

It wasn't that he was particularly knowledgeable, but rather that he could tell what this thing was just by hearing its name.

In short, these are important certificates that can only be obtained from the official authorities with merit. With these certificates, one can obtain some prohibited materials from the official authorities and receive some protection when necessary.

Delegating the authority to explore the world to the public can both mobilize social enthusiasm and open up channels for upward mobility, while also ensuring the scale of warfare.

After all, a few hundred people would be the maximum number that could be gathered in civilian society. Even if they called on friends and acquaintances, it would be impossible to gather tens of thousands of people, which invisibly limited the scale of the war.

More importantly, this also temporarily alleviated the pressure of war.

The young will be eager to achieve great things.

Xinghan's current national policy is development, and it is unwilling to provoke a large-scale war.

This effectively stifled the upward mobility of lower-ranking officers, a fact that Zhuge Liang and others considered, which is why they devised these measures.

The war was dismantled in a simplistic and brutal way, and the spoils of war were distributed to the lower and middle classes.

Although some restrictions were imposed, requiring a certain level of merit to receive it, it was ensured that it would not directly disrupt social order.

However, veterans who had experienced two wars were eligible, and the government even offered development loans to help them purchase weapons.

Apart from those veterans recruited by powerful families, most veterans would choose to borrow money from the government and then purchase equipment and supplies from the government.

While clearing out inventory, the government also recalled loans, effectively transferring funds between its own hands, leading to a direct economic boom.

Moreover, once successfully developed, it would become a small fiefdom. To develop it further, it would require manpower, capital, and technology. For Xinghan, these would be emerging markets, and its development would only accelerate.

If they lack funds, they can mortgage their land and local specialties. Zhuge Liang and his team have prepared a series of support plans, and there is bound to be one that suits them.

"It's a very good product."

Mu Yi stroked his chin, knowing full well that this was not only a development plan, but also a means to consolidate internal control.

Although Xinghan has completely occupied several major worlds on the map, there are still some places, including the main world, that do not submit to its rule, but are forced to lie low due to pressure.

It's like the old Roman nobles who were just dealt with by Zhuge Liang.

It would be very difficult to conquer it by relying on a single core.

Since that's the case, why not just throw these people out, like we did with those aristocratic families back then, and distribute them among the noble families?

Furthermore, this item is explicitly stated to be redeemed with merit points, and the required merit points are not small. Only veterans who have genuinely participated in wars can redeem it, which means that it is essentially a welfare benefit for the military class that supports the country's rule.

Those retired veterans can exchange their past merits for this item. Even if they only receive a nominal share of the money, it can significantly improve their quality of life. This is indeed a way to reduce the burden on the national treasury and increase the income of middle and lower-ranking officers.

Even if the amount distributed isn't large, it's still a way to solve the problem.

"However, the pioneer certificate and the privateer certificate seem to be almost the same?" Mu Yi noticed that the two certificates did not seem to be very different.

The merit points earned from the exploration certificate far outweigh those from the privateer's certificate.

“Essentially, both are proof of permission to explore other worlds, only the permissions are different!” Zhuge Liang presented Mu Yi with a more detailed exchange list.

Mu Yi flipped through them; one was about privateering, and the other was about pioneering.

Privateers' certificates grant the right to obtain weaponry directly from the authorities, including but not limited to weapons, armor, crossbows, and even catapults, flying eagles, and spider towers, along with repair services.

The exploration certificate, on this basis, can be exchanged for planting technology, production technology, mining technology... and more importantly, it can be directly exchanged for production tools such as wooden oxen and flowing horses, gold jacks, etc.

Of course, most importantly, the authorities acknowledge that this area is Xinghan territory, and any other privateering teams that attack it will have their licenses revoked immediately.

However, in return, taxes must be paid for expanding territory.

This thing can be considered a certificate of enfeoffment, and it is not much different in essence from what Cao Cao and others received back then.

They directly grant people a fiefdom at the village or town level, but this is merely legal proof; how the fiefdom was obtained is not something they need to consider.

Although it was an empty promise, it actually represented a very important power, instantly elevating someone to the status of a military aristocrat.

At most, it's just that the scale is not large. The problem is that the scale is not large. As long as it can develop, it will not be a problem. This is equivalent to the seed of a feudal state.

No one can live without dreams. If things don't develop now, there might be opportunities in the future. And this kind of thing, which can be considered the seed of a nation's future, is definitely a win-win situation.

It's foreseeable that this item will be snapped up.

With Cao Cao and his contemporaries setting an example, there will definitely be many people scrambling to grab it.

After all, to be honest, this thing is essentially a title of king, a standard blank right to establish a kingdom. It's not shameful to give it as a reward to anyone; it's a truly precious thing.

Back in the day, the territory of the Great Qin Dynasty was only a tiny place.

If you're lucky, you can use a privateer's certificate and a pioneering certificate to create a great Qin Dynasty, with a very promising future.

If I gave you a chance to create the Qin Dynasty, would you take it?

Not to mention, there's official support behind the scenes. Anyone with a dream would go all in, even if they die on the road to pursuing their dream, they would have no regrets.

It is a testament to the accumulated achievements of six generations!
Even if it can't be that exaggerated, it's still a genuine path to being granted a title.

Zhuge Liang left an opening.

As long as one is willing to hand over a fief that meets the required standards, one can be directly granted the title of Marquis. After being granted the title of Marquis, the government will take back the management rights and provide the corresponding fief.

Even if you're not aiming to build a future empire, aiming for a title and honor is fine too.

Building a business empire outside and then returning to the capital to be ennobled and promoted is practically a smooth road for middle and lower-ranking military officers.

In some ways, the chances of success on this path are far greater than those of fighting on the battlefield.

However, the most important thing is actually to eliminate potential domestic threats.

After all, many retired mid- to low-ranking officers are bored and restless after their service. People who are used to fighting find it difficult to integrate into normal life.

This path can be considered a possibility offered to them. As for whether you create it yourself or become a middleman and partner, that's your choice.

"These two things are progressive, and they can indeed ignite a person's desire to strive." Mu Yi understood the significance of this thing; it was a very good thing, covering all aspects.

“However, there is a problem. The threshold for the privateer’s certificate is not too high, but isn’t the threshold for the pioneer’s certificate too high?” Mu Yi asked, voicing his doubts.

"Aren't those who can only exchange for privateering certificates doomed to never get a pioneering certificate in their lifetime?"

Zhuge Liang had clearly anticipated this, and presented another document.

"Your Majesty, please look at this document!"

The document is quite simple; it's just a recycling list. After recycling various materials, corresponding pioneering merits will be issued. These merits are not the same as regular merits, but they provide a way to exchange them for pioneering certificates.

To put it bluntly, you can buy things with money, but only supplies are accepted.

"If there's no development certificate, what does it mean to establish a village or town?" Mu Yi asked a new question after digesting the information.

“If someone is truly willing to lead a hundred or so people to develop from scratch, without using any Star Han technology or tools, and build an empire out of thin air, then they are an independent empire!” Zhuge Liang said calmly.

Mu Yi understood the meaning behind those words.

An independent empire, one that has no connection with Xinghan, will only have two outcomes: either it becomes a vassal state of Xinghan, or it is directly annexed.

In other words, without proof of pioneering work, everything established will not be officially recognized. If you get attacked, the authorities won't care; you can attack them however you want.

But if you break the rules and obtain proof of territory expansion...

Then you will have to face the heavenly soldiers and generals of the Milky Way.

For the Star Han regular army, this is a great opportunity to earn merits.

If you can defeat the regular army, then the three talents of the Military Soul will come knocking on your door.

It's even possible that the First Emperor himself will come to your door to show you what the Imperial Iron Fist is all about.

"Granted!"

Mu Yi waved his hand and approved the expansion plan immediately.

Anyway, the first batch of qualifications is limited, so adjustments can be made at any time if there are any problems.

The entire empire trembled after the notice was issued.

It wasn't just lower-ranking military officers; even some aristocratic families who had migrated out and nobles from other countries were tempted.

Some people are willing to be the head of a chicken rather than the tail of a phoenix.

This was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for them.

The largest of them is naturally the Yuan family.

He possessed the qualifications to be made a king, but lacked the opportunity to do so.

Zhuge Liang's openness gave them the opportunity to be granted the title of king.

Now that things have come to this, the Yuan family has come to terms with reality.

Back then, Yuan Shao did have the opportunity to compete with Mu Yi, but now, in front of Xing Han, the Yuan family is like an ant.

Even though they possessed several excellent generals and strategists, their size was simply no match for war. Not to mention the government, even the neighboring Kushan king Arvind could easily crush them.

Unless it's a resounding victory, the Yuan family would be completely wiped out in a war.

After all, their size is too small. Even if the Kushan king loses 50,000 men, he can still muster 50,000 or even 500,000 at any time.

But the Yuan family has a maximum of 50,000 troops, and every one that dies is one less. Once a battle breaks out, the bloodshed alone would be enough to kill the Yuan family.

"This might be an opportunity for us!"

Yuan Tan looked solemnly at his civil and military generals. For them, an opportunity for advancement was a rare one.

The same conversation was heard among many aristocratic families.

However, compared to the careful planning of these aristocratic families, many mid- to lower-ranking officers in the Xinghan regular army chose to go all in.

Many even chose to retire, and after obtaining privateering licenses with a few close brothers, they recruited soldiers and headed towards another world.

The vacancies left by these people have opened up new avenues for advancement, which is a win-win situation for both sides.

"Xiao Li, I heard you have a warrant for privateering and are recruiting men?"

Upon receiving the message, veteran Zhang Ting contacted a familiar comrade-in-arms.

"Ah, isn't this Uncle Zhang? Didn't you go home to take care of your grandson? What are you doing here?" The veteran in charge of recruitment recognized Zhang Ting.

The centurion who led him back then, even if he had reached the age limit, would never have retired if he hadn't requested to, and would most likely have stayed on as an instructor or something.

"Don't even mention grandsons, I've already held my granddaughter!" Zhang Ting waved his hand dismissively.

"Now that both kids have started school, I can't stay idle!"

A wife, children, and a warm bed were indeed his past aspirations, but as the saying goes, what you can't have is what you yearn for.

After a few years of peaceful life, Zhang Ting began to yearn for a military career again.

"Count me in for privateering! I want to see another world too!"

"Uncle Zhang, your own merits should be enough to exchange for a privateering license, right?" Li Guan scratched his head. Zhang Ting had even taken him under his wing when he first joined the army.

"I've given it all to my grandchildren, and now I'm penniless!" Zhang Ting spread his hands. Many people struggle their whole lives just to secure a future for their descendants, and he was one of those people.

So he spent all his merits to get his grandchildren into military academies, paving the way for his descendants. He couldn't control the rest; he'd leave it to his children and grandchildren's fate.

"Stop talking nonsense, just say it: do you want it or not?"

"Uncle Zhang, what we need right now are fighters!" Li Guanyi said tactfully.

"I'm not considered a good fighter?" Zhang Ting said, pointing to himself with obvious dissatisfaction.

Li Guanyi glanced at his companion with difficulty, signaling him to speak up. He had been taken care of by Zhang Ting for a long time and really couldn't bring himself to do it.

His companion understood Li Guanyi's meaning and stood up, saying:

"You're over sixty, aren't you? After sixty, your overall quality starts to decline, your reaction time slows down, and you've been staying at home for a few years..."

Zhang Ting smiled and waved to the two of them.

"Come on, let this old man give it a try, you two!" (End of Chapter)