Chapter 0002: The Refugees and the Yellow Turbans

There are three ways to strengthen military ratings in the territory. First, recruit soldiers; second, construct defensive works

Saving a life is better than building a seven-story pagoda, not to mention that Xia Village indeed needs this group of refugees to replenish its population

Chutian was somewhat surprised

A group of ragged refugees gathered at the entrance of Xiacun Village, most of whom appeared emaciated, numbering around forty to fifty people, with only a little over ten being young and strong.

If the Yellow Turban soldiers breach the village and destroy the stone tablet, Xia Village will gradually decline and then be reclaimed by the system

The village of Xia has only 40 militia members. The militia is the lowest rank of troops, requiring no training, and can engage in combat with just a hoe or a sickle.

Equipment: Iron Spear (Bronze-level weapon, Attack Power +1)

Honorable Village Chief, our village has been raided by a small group of Yellow Turban soldiers, the village has been destroyed, and some young men have sacrificed their lives while resisting the Yellow Turban troops. We implore you, Honorable Village Chief, to take us in. We are truly too hungry to walk any further

The Yellow Turban soldiers are more ferocious than the local militia, and their combat strength is also greater. A small leader of the Yellow Turbans can kill several local militia members in succession, and their martial prowess surpasses that of Zhao Qi.

The refugees are deeply grateful to Chutian for taking them in, which has resulted in a higher level of loyalty and improved the overall morale of the village. However, as they are new arrivals in the village, they have contributed to a noticeable decline in public safety.

It seems that this group of villagers has encountered a fierce battle

There were approximately 60 individuals, whose combat strength surpassed that of the local militia. Among them, one of the Yellow Turban leaders was exceptionally skilled in martial arts, having consecutively killed several of our local militia members. We fought valiantly, managing to kill only a little over a dozen Yellow Turbans, and they still had around 40 or so remaining.

Shangdian Village has a population exceeding 300, and it is already classified as a Level 2 village

However, refreshing forty to fifty refugees at a time seems to be quite a number

Elder Li, you should take the villagers to the granary to retrieve the stored grain and distribute it to these poor souls. Then, make proper arrangements for them. Feel free to use the timber and stones in the warehouse to build thatched cottages or wooden houses with them. If there are medicinal herbs, you may also use them to treat their wounds.

Honorable Village Chief Xie, Honorable Village Chief Xie

Chutian appointed Elder Li, the foremost administrative talent in the village, to be responsible for the resettlement of the displaced population

In the future, you will be responsible for training the local militia; first, ensure that your injuries are well taken care of

Level: 30

The presence of the Yellow Turban Army nearby poses a significant threat to the current Xia Village

The population size is an important condition for the upgrading of the village. Only when it reaches 80% of the population limit can the population condition be met. In other words, Xia Village must have at least 240 villagers

Public security can gradually improve, but the enhancement of public sentiment is not easily achieved

Chutian discovered that Zhao Qi's injuries had not yet healed. Although anxious, there was no way to rush the recovery. At this moment, allowing him to recuperate properly was essential to increase the chances of defeating the Yellow Turban soldiers

Zhao Qi's combat power reaches 31, making him the strongest individual in Xiacun at present, far surpassing Elder Li, whose combat power is only 5.

The third approach is to recruit powerful generals. In the early stages of village development, a strong general can take on ten opponents, making a significant impact. In the later stages, they can also recruit and command legions.

[Status]: Minor Injury (Combat Power -10)

[Commander]: 20 [Military Force]: 31 [Intelligence]: 19 [Politics]: 10 [Charisma]: 60

Chutian obtained the golden-level recruitment order.

This group of refugees is deeply grateful to Chutian for providing them shelter

The leader of the refugees was summoned by Chu Tian

Ding! The bronze-level ordinary general Zhao Qi pledges loyalty to you

How many people were in the Yellow Turban Army

[Golden Recruitment Order]: Allows the recruitment of one golden-level ordinary hero, with a very small chance of recruiting a special hero

[Characteristic]: Rural Commander · Minor (E-level characteristic, when commanding rural warriors, the attack power, defense, and speed of rural warriors increase by 1)

If relying solely on the natural birth rate, who knows when the Year of the Monkey and the Month of the Horse will arrive to meet the conditions for the village's upgrade

Compatibility: 45

If even a secondary village has been ravaged, how can a primary village possibly withstand the Yellow Turban soldiers

After Zhao Qi left the lord's mansion, Chu Tian wore a frown, contemplating how to defend against the Yellow Turban soldiers who could appear at any moment

Loyalty: 81

The newly arrived bronze-level ordinary general is precisely the leader of the refugees from earlier

One of the leading young men had a rag tied around his arm, stained with congealed blood, and he knelt down to plead with Chu Tian to take them in

There are a total of 47 refugees, and with the original 100 villagers, there are a total of 147 villagers

The influx of refugees is certainly a positive development, yet it brings with it an ominous piece of news—there is a small group of Yellow Turban soldiers active in this area

The initial food supply in Xiacun is ample, making it no problem to accommodate 47 refugees

The commoner Zhao Qi, along with many villagers, has benefited from the care of the village chief. The village chief not only took us in but also generously provided us with food and medicinal herbs, and helped us build houses to shield us from the wind and rain. Zhao Qi is willing to pledge loyalty to the village chief

Apart from the changes in public sentiment and security due to the influx of refugees, the military rating increased from 40 (40 local militia) to 74 (53 local militia and 1 bronze-level ordinary general)

A minor leader of the Yellow Turbans and over 40 Yellow Turban soldiers, while Xiacun only has Zhao Qi, a bronze-level general, and 53 local militia.

After Zhao Qi pledges his loyalty, Chu Tian can view his panel

It appears that the population of Xiacun is dominant, but in reality, it is not

Our Shangtian Village, located about twenty li to the west near the mountain forest, was raided by the Yellow Turban soldiers a few days ago. My father and six brothers were all killed by the Yellow Turbans. Originally, our Shangtian Village had more than 300 people, but now only 47 remain. The village has been destroyed, and the grain has been taken away

Chu Tian inquired Zhao Qi about the intelligence regarding the Yellow Turban soldiers appearing nearby

[Talent]: Bronze Level (Common Hero)

The civilizational background of the Eastern Han region is characterized by the Yellow Turban Rebellion, where the Yellow Turban Army and mountain bandits roamed freely, causing widespread displacement among the populace. However, in reality, these are all randomly generated refugees by the system, with villages newly established to facilitate the rapid upgrading of the lord's domain.

Identity: Qizi, the village chief of Shangtian Village

Upon returning to the lord's mansion, Chutian found that the data on the stele had changed due to the addition of this group of refugees.

The recruitment orders are divided into Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum, and Diamond levels. They can recruit ordinary heroes generated randomly by the system, with a very small chance of encountering special heroes. The special heroes appearing in the Eastern Han district's recruitment orders are civil and military officials from other dynasties apart from the Three Kingdoms.

Constructing defensive works along this route is also not feasible. Level 1 villages do not have any proper defensive structures. There is only a wooden fence surrounding the village, which barely qualifies as the most basic form of defense.

Experience: 1342 / 10000

Chutian attempted to recruit him: "Are you willing to pledge your loyalty to me and protect this village?"

The population of Xiacun is currently small, and it is not possible to recruit any troops other than local militia. Recruiting soldiers is not a realistic option

"Honorable Village Chief, what matter do you summon me for?"

Name: Zhao Qi

difficult to deal with

The current Xia Village is unable to withstand the Yellow Turban soldiers

Moreover, Zhao Qi demonstrates a high level of loyalty

That is incorrect, as the addition of the refugees has resulted in a total of 53 local militia, among which there is also a bronze-level ordinary hero

Public sentiment has risen to 67, while public security has decreased to 51