Half a month later, inside the Shouchun City Palace.
"My lord, now all the areas north of Yangtze River have surrendered. This is a sign of surrender from Lujiang and other governors.
According to other statistics, the current population of Yangzhou has reached 800,000 households, with a total of more than 4 million people, among whom the number of young people may reach one million."
Sitting in the main hall of Shouchun Palace, Xiang Ji was very excited listening to Cui Yan's report to him.
It is indeed a land of plenty, and its population must have accounted for one-tenth of the country's population, right?
After adding the population of Xuzhou, I am afraid that only Yuan Shao of Hebei, Liu Biao of Jingzhou, and Liu Yan of Shuchuan can compete with him in terms of war potential?
You know, what was fought in ancient wars?
What we are fighting is population, and what we are fighting is war potential.
Why could the Wei State in the late Three Kingdoms period compete with the Shu-Wu Alliance with its own power? It was because it accounted for more than 60% of the country's population. In the end, it relied on its strong war potential to bring down the Shu-Wu two countries.
Now, Xiang Ji has occupied the entire territory of Xuzhou, as well as the entire Yangzhou north of the Yangtze River. After conquering Yuan Shu's old army, the number of soldiers has reached nearly 200,000, and his power has become unprecedentedly powerful.
If Liu Bei and Cao Cao knew about Xiang Ji's strength now, they would tremble even in their dreams at night.
"Very good, Cui Yan, you can stay here and assist Yu Jin from now on."
Yes, Xiang Ji has decided to return to Xuzhou.
After all, that's his home base.
As for Yangzhou? Xiang Ji decided to leave it to Yu Jin to defend, and at the same time left Liao Hua and Cui Yan to assist him.
In addition, Zhou Tai's navy also moved to Lujiang City, and the camp was located on the bank of the Huai River.
You must know that Jiangdong is still in chaos at present, with numerous princes and princes, and Sun Ce, the little overlord, has just started to rise to prominence.
Xiang Ji has no interest in the current Jiangdong. One is that attacking Jiangdong requires an expedition. Now after successive battles, the army needs training, rather than constant battles to redeem the troops.
Furthermore, there is no unification of Jiangdong. Xiang Ji basically dislikes the fact that fighting one family after another is too troublesome. It is better to wait for the little overlord to unify Jiangdong and Xiang Ji goes to show him what a real overlord is.
In order to leave 50,000 troops behind in the ban, Xiang Ji began to lead his troops towards Pengcheng, Xuzhou.
The reason why he returned to Xuzhou so eagerly was because Xiang Ji had been informed that the expansion of Pengcheng had been completed.
Xiang Ji, after discussing with the generals, has decided to officially move the capital to Pengcheng.
After all, that was once the capital of Xiang Yu's Western Chu Kingdom, and that's where Xiang Ji's roots lie.
More than ten days later, Xiang Ji led the army and finally returned to the territory of Xuzhou. Looking at Pengcheng that had almost expanded in a circle in front of him, Xiang Ji had to do the great work of money power.
Without Mi Zhu's full help, I am afraid that the expansion of Pengcheng may not be completed in another year.
Walking into the city, Xiang Ji looked at the widened streets and saw the public toilets added according to his own requirements on both sides of the streets. Xiang Ji expressed great satisfaction.
You know, everything else in ancient times was fine, but Xiang Ji couldn't stand urinating in public.
There were basically no women. After all, the people of the Han Dynasty still knew what shame was.
But this man, he really doesn't pay attention to this. It's really impossible to stop the shit and urine. Even if he runs to the middle of the road and hits him like that, it is absolutely unavoidable to hide in a dark corner.
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Just think, as a modern person, who can accept that when they go out every day, they face a smell that hits their nostrils?
Anyway, Xiang Ji couldn't accept it. Now that he saw the numerous public toilets, Xiang Ji felt that he could finally breathe fresh air again.
Xiang Ji knew nothing about urban planning. After a brief look, he found that there was nothing wrong with it. Even the width of the streets was wider than that of Chang'an and Luoyang. Naturally, Xiang Ji was very satisfied.
Seeing the two groups of Pengcheng people greeting him on the road, Xiang Ji felt that this was his home.
These common people are our roots. As long as we have their support, no problem will be a problem anymore.
No wonder Xiang Yu, the overlord of those days, once said that if you don’t return your brocade to your hometown, it won’t be like walking in brocade at night.
Xiang Ji felt the same now. What was the reason for fighting on the battlefield? Isn't it just the sincere smiles of these people?
After handing over all the troops to the generals, Xiang Ji announced his disbandment.
After being away for several months, who doesn’t want to go home and see us? If anything happens, we can talk about it tomorrow.
Xiang Ji, who had given up everything, followed Mi Zhu's guidance all the way to Pengcheng Palace.
Yes, Xiang Ji's request to Mi Zhu was that he either didn't build it, or if he built it, don't build a bullshit government office, and just do it in one step.
Anyway, sooner or later he is going to be the emperor, so why not just move in?
The emperor has been killed by me, who dares to come in front of me and show off some transcendental rites?
What Xiang Ji didn't expect was that someone with a brain actually ran in front of him and went too far.
Xiang Ji was speechless when he saw the so-called celebrity Mi Heng standing in front of the palace and cursing.
Damn, I'll build a palace and live there myself, what will it do to you?
I didn't want to pay attention to this idiot at first, but I never thought that by ignoring him, Mi Heng became even more energetic.
"A simple man, do you deserve to live in such a palace?
Haven't you ever learned etiquette? Even if you are a martial artist who doesn't understand, are your subordinates just like nothing?
What is your identity?
If you are a common man and don't respect your clan, you will surely follow the path of your ancestors sooner or later."
Zhou Cang, who was guarding Xiang Ji, became angry when he found that Mi Heng was scolding him more and more unbearably.
He quickly stepped forward, planning to drive the madman away, but he never thought that Mi Heng's move made Zhou Cang stunned.
Seeing Mi Heng stripping himself naked, Xiang Ji smiled.
Aini, are you acting like a hooligan in front of me?
Seeing that Xiang Ji was happy instead of angry, Mi Heng was even more furious.
"What fun do you have for an ignorant person? My whole body was given by my parents. The reason why I am honest with you is to tell you that you must be a man with a clear conscience and be worthy of heaven and earth, your king, your relatives, and your master. Otherwise, you are no better than a wild beast."
different?"
After hearing this, Xiang Ji basically understood.
This so-called famous person is just a bad guy. I don’t know which clan he let fool him into acting as a gunman.
What do you mean? Are you going to tell me that I want to respect your clan?
"Zhou Cang, don't talk nonsense to him, just kill him."
After saying this, Xiang Ji turned around and entered the main hall.
Clan? Hum hum, it’s okay to be obedient, how can I be so naughty with you?
When Mi Heng was beheaded by Zhou Cang in the street, the onlookers burst into cheers.
The common people don't understand this or that of you educated people. The common people only know who keeps them fed, clothed and safe.
However, unlike the cheering people, a few figures in the crowd quickly disappeared into the chaotic streets.