Chapter 2 is self-identified as the Han section

Liu Yan was aware that Shihu's attacks on the Former Liang and Eastern Jin were not going well, and he vented his frustrations on the Jin people domestically, leading to a mass exodus of Jin individuals heading south. It was during this time that he began to wander about. As he wandered, he noticed chaos everywhere and thought to himself, "This presents a great opportunity!" Thus, he became increasingly uncontrollable in his wandering.

Liu Yan is not very familiar with the history of the Sixteen Kingdoms of the Eastern Jin, and he claims to be Han. Naturally, he is considered to be one of the Xiongnu people, but he did not establish a state, so he can only be regarded as part of the Han faction, which is equivalent to a tribe or clan.

Liu Yan did not think much and said: "There will be a time when your skills will be needed."

Liu Yan does not like to be referred to as the king, as it always makes him feel like a bandit or a rogue. By the way, after his time travel, he actually could not understand the language of this era. Fortunately, the system came with a translation feature, which enabled him to understand and speak all languages.

Cavalry in the front, infantry in the rear

At present, it has become a consensus among the Jin people that finding a good master is essential for securing a livelihood. If someone is willing to take them in, they will no longer be considered refugees. It would be even better if they could be taken in by the Hu people, as at least they would gain some protection

The spear soldiers continued to charge forward, undeterred by the rain of arrows. The Hu cavalry, not shot down from their horses, collided with the hedgehog formation of spears. Both man and horse were pierced by the spears, yet the spear soldiers bravely and steadily advanced. Even if some were knocked down, as long as the injuries were not fatal, they would still rise from the ground and quickly catch up with the advancing ranks.

Very well. Liu Yan felt that time was of the essence, so he got straight to the point: "According to the prior arrangement, you will set off with them first."

Over the course of time, Liu Yan has gathered around 60,000 to 70,000 refugees. However, he is extremely uncertain about how many can be safely returned, which reflects a mindset akin to casting a wide net in fishing

The system's reconnaissance cavalry is indeed inadequate; we can only wait for the system to upgrade to the "Castle Age" to produce specialized cavalry units

Speaking of which, if Liu Yan really is a Xiongnu, having left the tribe for such a long time, it is highly likely that his power would have been usurped by others. Alternatively, if he did not have a "golden finger" to support him, perhaps he would not have felt so at ease to come out.

Liu Yan has always referred to the various infantry produced by the system as biochemical robots. What are the characteristics of these robots? They unconditionally obey commands after receiving instructions. They advance in formation with spearmen at the front, swordsmen divided into left and right flanking formations, and archers at the rear, marching in a synchronized manner.

Tian Shuo, however, seemed to have misunderstood, thinking that Liu Yan was concerned about instability within the tribe. He hurriedly continued to persuade, saying: "Your Majesty, if there is any way I can be of service, please feel free to command me!"

Tian Shuo was initially full of anticipation, but after listening to Liu Yan's complete explanation, he felt very disappointed

It is said to be slow, yet it is fast; after the hedging, Liu Yan and others charged directly towards the other hesitant Hu people.

What is the Han faction? In fact, Liu Yan believes that he is absolutely not a Jin person, but a Han person. The cultural figures of the Jin Dynasty, including Tian Shuo, have a different understanding of the Han people, which is a consequence of the Xiongnu Liu Yuan overthrowing the Western Jin and establishing the Han state.

Liu Yan only instructed Tian Shuo to take care of the gathered refugees along the way, and did not make any other arrangements at all, let alone entrust him with any significant responsibilities as Tian Shuo himself had imagined

If those fleeing Jin people knew the true situation of Liu Yan's so-called Han faction, and realized that Liu Yan is currently merely holed up in the Changguang County area of Qingzhou (located in Qingdao), with a population of only two thousand and an armed force of merely five hundred, they would still be uncertain about whether they would be willing to join that so-called Han faction

The slaughter did not come to an end so quickly, but while Liu Yan and others were engaged in the fight, there were also those who attended to the thousands of fleeing individuals who stood dumbfounded in place

The cavalry led by Liu Yan clashed and intertwined with the Hu cavalry, and they had not run far before they were immediately met by a barrage of arrows coming from the front

After the crossing, Liu Yan was not new to the chaos of battle; he was not charging alone but leading ten cavalrymen. Taking advantage of the confusion among the Hu people, there was no reason not to immediately charge in and engage in combat.

The extent to which we can advance in the future depends on how many people we can acquire this time. Therefore, it is very important

It is time to go back. Liu Yancheng's demeanor was not that profound, revealing an expression that was both nostalgic and worried: "I wonder how things have developed!"

Liu Yuan established the Han (Former Zhao) long ago, but the Xiongnu people claim to be Han and the history of establishing the Han state is not long. This has led the people of the world to believe that those who currently call themselves Han are equivalent to the Han of the Xiongnu.

"My lord! You have been away from the tribe for so long, it is time to return." Tian Shuo was actually unaware of Liu Yan's whereabouts. Being from Jin, he had a rather unique mindset, especially knowing that Liu Yan had no offspring and no elders. He constantly urged, "Otherwise, we must guard against unforeseen circumstances!"

The Xiongnu were not merciful towards the Jin people, but the Han state of the Xiongnu (Former Zhao) was destroyed by the Qiang people led by Shi Le in the year 329 AD. The Qiang, who became the overlords of the Central Plains, established the Later Zhao, which was far more brutal than the Xiongnu. Furthermore, the surviving Jin people were deeply affected by the suffering they had endured in recent years, and they were no longer concerned about whether the Han tribes were actually part of the Xiongnu's tribes or clans.

According to the settings of Odin Technology's "Three Kingdoms Heroes", a martial value of 85 can certainly be considered as that of a first-class general. Although it cannot be compared to the superlative generals with martial values exceeding 100, it is definitely sufficient to deal with common soldiers.

We do not require just anyone! Tian Shuo, dressed as a scholar, slightly raised his head, his face filled with arrogance: "Those with skills take precedence, those with family take precedence, those willing to become Han people take precedence..." He recited several priorities, yet this could not deter the fervent desire of the fugitives for the assurance of life.

Tian Shuo was calling out to the fleeing individuals with a group of people, clearly stating that those who wished to survive could join the Han faction

Certainly, the aforementioned civil and military forces are those developed by Liu Yan, which belong to the system's development and are quite substantial. However, this will be discussed further later.

Amidst the thunderous sound of galloping hooves, Liu Yan and his companions faced the first wave of arrows, which were bone arrows shot by the Hu people. Liu Yan only needed to protect his vital points; even if the armored parts were struck by the bone arrows, the bony tips would merely bounce off upon contact with the armor, unable to penetrate it at all. However, among the other unarmored cavalry, three were struck by arrows and fell from their horses.

Yes, it is the strength value. Liu Yan's base strength value is 74. In "Age of Empires II: The Conquerors," there are several ages. During the "Dark Age," he has a bonus of "+5," which increases to "+10" in the "Feudal Age." Additionally, for each military unit he produces, there is an enhancement of 0.001, resulting in a current strength value close to 85

With shrieks and murmurs, about ten Hu cavalrymen chose to engage in battle. Upon their first clash with Liu Yan and the other cavalry, more than half of the Hu riders fell from their horses, while only two from Liu Yan's side were downed

Covered in blood, Liu Yan turned around. He did not dismount, and just as he was about to say something to Tian Shuo, the latter spoke first.

The suddenly appearing armed forces engaged in a fierce battle with the Hu people, and among the thousands of fleeing individuals, there were a myriad of emotions, yet no one chose to join in the slaughter of the Hu. Most of them were young and strong; if there had been older individuals or those well-versed in history among them, they would surely have recognized that Liu Yan's troops, clad in crimson battle robes and black armor, were dressed in the military attire of the strong Han period.

The Hu people occupied the Central Plains, yet they lacked the knowledge of production and only understood destruction. The thirty or so Hu who pursued the fleeing Jin people were not regular troops. They were not short of warhorses, but they were extremely lacking in metal weapons; most of the Hu's arms were merely clubs and the like.

The "golden finger" obtained through the journey is of great importance to Liu Yantai, as it not only allows for the development of both civilian life and military capabilities, but also provides him with unexpected benefits, namely the ability to enhance his combat power

The place they are located is called Dongguan County (not to be confused with Guangdong, it is situated in modern Ju County). Previously, they had been active in Donghai County, Langya County, and other locations, naturally seizing the opportunity during the turmoil of Later Zhao to gather the displaced population in order to increase their numbers

Tian Shuo respectfully said, "Your Majesty! This humble servant has fulfilled his mission and has already gathered this group of displaced people."

Once again, the once powerful Han has long been swept into the dust of history. The Jin people, especially those left in the northern regions and the Central Plains, have, for various reasons, become weak and submissive lambs. The more arrogant Tian Shuo becomes, the more tyrannical his behavior, the more the Jin people yearn to join.

The languages of the Chinese land have never been fixed; each dynasty has its own official dialect, and each region has its own dialects, most of which are referred to as Ancient Chinese. Modern Mandarin (Guoyu) is actually a refinement of the Beijing accent that emerged during the Qing Dynasty.

The soldiers from Jin, charging alongside, were greatly inspired upon seeing their comrades so fearless in the face of death, shouting "Kill the Hu! Kill the Hu!" They rushed towards the Hu people who had fallen to the ground but were still able to move, surrounding a few of them and striking wildly with their weapons.

The current army of the Eastern Jin primarily wears white battle robes, complemented by armor in a style resembling that of the Zha armor. The thousands of fleeing individuals do not understand where Liu Yan and others come from, but they certainly do not perceive them as belonging to the army of the Eastern Jin court

"Yes, my lord! I shall do my utmost!"

Liu Yan led the remaining cavalry in a charge at the forefront, followed by nearly 300 infantry. The sudden appearance of such an armed force astonished the Hu people, causing a division among them as some wished to engage in battle while others sought to flee.