Start with a red name

In the process of a normal force continuously developing and growing, the individuals within it, especially the core leaders, will also see their experience, vision, skills, and willpower—all seemingly intangible but actually crucial qualities—rise with the tide.

Even if one is just a humble peddler at the beginning, as long as one can fully experience such tempering, one will be no exception.

Otherwise, this person, and even the organization to which this person belongs, will not make it to the end; they will inevitably be eliminated along the way.

What has been refined is not only the "individuals," but also the "organizations" composed of these countless "individuals."

It's a very simple principle: if there's a significant weakness in any area, that force will never rise to prominence, let alone last.

Conversely, those who make it to the end and ultimately succeed generally do not have any obvious weaknesses and must possess outstanding qualities that exceed the standard.

This is an inevitable experience in the process of a normal power rising to prominence.

However, such common sense does not apply to the freakish "Black Wind Army".

With Geng Xuan's strong encouragement, everyone's strength improved by leaps and bounds in a very short period of time.

But in other aspects, almost nothing has changed.

This is also normal.

After all, even the earliest members of the Black Wind Army had been with the organization for less than three months.

The vast majority of cases last only one or two months.

Because the time was too short, the rapid improvement in their strength did not lead to any progress in their other qualities.

Even their self-identity still carries the imprint of the past; the self-awareness of being a member of the "Black Wind Army" has not yet taken root in people's hearts.

Sand bandits, river bandits, caravan guards, servants, gang members, low- and mid-ranking soldiers, intelligence informants, and tribal people who believe in "Azure Wolf Heaven"...

When Geng Xuan personally takes charge, makes decisions, points out directions, and even takes action himself, leading the charge, none of these problems become problems.

Furthermore, because the "Black Wind Army" did not have time to form an "organizational will" based on its own interests, it was even more difficult for him, the strongman, to implement his will.

However, as Geng Xuan gradually became a hands-off manager and delegated authority, various hidden dangers quickly surfaced.

Although everyone is gathered under the banner of the "Black Wind Army," their sense of identity remains the same as before.

Furthermore, the fact that the Xuanyou and Erzhou states easily acquired such a huge windfall was like a treasure mountain appearing before them, ready for them to seize.

...If, after all this, the military were still harmonious and warm-hearted, then something truly amiss!

Geng Xuan saw all these changes, but didn't pay them any mind.

For him, the "Black Wind Army" was just a tool.

Its purpose is to achieve its own intentions.

As long as this point remains unchanged, nothing else matters, and he won't bother with internal restructuring or reorganization.

To put it bluntly, even if internal strife did occur, and even if death resulted, to him it would be "the meat rotting in the pot."

……

The method Song Mingzhu described was not particularly unusual.

According to Geng Xuan's plan, after completely taking over the Xuanyou and Youzhou states, the "Black Wind Army" will hold a comprehensive reward ceremony.

Taking advantage of this opportunity, the "Lucky Blessing" that had been suppressed several times before was released all at once.

This is a massive "benefit" giveaway that benefits the entire military.

Even newcomers who haven't made any significant contributions will experience some benefits.

Such "sweetness" is irresistible to any cultivator. Many of the newcomers to the "Black Wind Army" come from various localities.

Furthermore, they wield considerable influence within their respective settlements.

Through this bond, the "Black Wind Army" has already established a very high level of trust with the local community.

Song Mingzhu suggested that after the "Good Fortune Blessing" ceremony, some of them could be sent back to their hometowns.

They used them to "replace" the remaining practitioners in the area.

The crucial prerequisite for accomplishing all of this is having plenty of good fortune.

Only in this way can we use the Red Fortune as bait to lure out these potential resistance fighters scattered and hidden throughout the two states and turn them into a part of the "Black Wind Army".

"...In this way, even if the potential hidden dangers in the area do not completely disappear, they will be greatly reduced."

If we do well, we might even be able to incorporate all the cultivators within the two states into the 'Black Wind Army,' a feat that even Dong Guan couldn't achieve at his peak!"

"On the one hand, our troop strength will expand again."

On the other hand, due to the weakening of local forces, we will have fewer troops available to maintain local stability.

...With one increase and one decrease, apart from the loss of the Xuan You horse, it will be difficult to make up for it in a short period of time.

The size of our forces at our disposal is even larger than the forces Dong Guan prepared for his southward campaign at its peak!

Song Mingzhu's last words subtly revealed the ambition of the "Black Wind Army".

They not only want to seize all of Dong Guan's gains in Xuanyou and Youzhou.

They must fully inherit Dong Guan's ambitious southward strategy!

The easily acquired Xuanyou and You states were no longer enough to satisfy their ambitions.

They want more!
Geng Xuan didn't care about this.

The only cost is that the good fortune will be greatly depleted.

For Geng Xuan now, this is acceptable.

The battle that completely paved the way for the two states' wilderness, including the "contributions" of both sides, brought Geng Xuan over 2.84 million luck points.

The subsequent "rapid march" that swept across the two states resulted in limited casualties on both sides, totaling less than 20,000, but brought Geng Xuan a total of nearly 270,000 in good fortune.

In addition, there was another major source of income: the raids and killings of tribal people that spanned the two states for one or two months, resulting in nearly 200,000 deaths.

Because of his title as "Divine Child," all the red names resulting from these deaths were attributed to him. Although the average "contribution" per person was not high, the sheer number of them brought Geng Xuan over 1.1 million luck points in total.

All of these combined brought Geng Xuan over 4.2 million points of good fortune.

In addition, there was a surplus of three or four hundred in the "account".

Even if this "lucky blessing" consumes far more energy than before, it won't put any pressure on him; he can easily handle it.

Therefore, after only a moment's thought, Geng Xuan agreed to Song Mingzhu's suggestion.

They decided to use Hongyun to launch a massive "buying spree" across the two states, aiming to "bring all the talents of the two states under their control."

Um--

Thinking of this, Geng Xuan suddenly remembered something, and then he thought of the high priest of the holy mountain who had been left out for many days.

He summoned Hack, "Go and bring him here. Let's have a good talk." (End of Chapter)