Dark Sand: My Players Are All Actors
Chapter 311 - 221: Another Use for the Refugee Map (10,000-Word Update, Asking for Monthly Pass)_6

Chapter 311: Chapter 221: Another Use for the Refugee Map (10,000-Word Update, Asking for Monthly Pass)_6

According to historical records, the establishment of the Flying Tiger Army "required a huge sum of money, and Yu Jiaxuan was adept at maneuvering, accomplishing everything promptly," and finally "drained the local citizens’ strength" to successfully train the army. Once formed, the Flying Tiger Army "was not only meticulously recruited and fully equipped, but also vigorously suppressed barbarian tribes and sufficed to guard the borderlands, feared and known by the northern enemy as ’the Army of Tiger Cubs’," and "dominated one direction, standing as the crown among all armies."

In other words, the formation and training of the Flying Tiger Army actually cost an immense amount and it was Yu Jiaxuan who was adept at maneuvering, seeking ways to secure sufficient military funds for the Flying Tiger Army.

And in the end, Yu Jiaxuan indeed managed, with limited resources available at the time, to train a formidable army.

It’s just a pity that in the true annals of history, not long after Yu Jiaxuan had trained the Flying Tiger Army, he was transferred away, continuing in his role as a firefighter.

The Flying Tiger Army, although not large in numbers, subsequently played an important role in later wars. In many instances where banditry erupted, the first reaction of local officials was to request the deployment of the Flying Tiger Army to quell the rebellion.

The formidable combat strength of the Flying Tiger Army is evident from this.

However, Yu Jiaxuan never got the chance to lead this army in a full-throttle battle against the Jin people.

Now, in the instance "The Story Left Untold," players who take on the role of Yu Jiaxuan finally get that chance.

He will lead the Flying Tiger Army to the battlefield at Niu Zhu Pier, to fight to the death against Wanyan Hailing, who intends to swallow the Qi Dynasty.

Before this, Zhao Haiping must first deal with the envoy sent by the imperial court.

"The royal command has arrived, you have been accused of embezzlement during the army’s establishment. You are ordered to halt all activities immediately, hand over the account books for inspection!"

The envoy took out the imperial tablet from his bosom and delivered the emperor’s instructions.

Zhao Haiping reached out to receive it, hmm, it was indeed the emperor’s imperial tablet, no doubt about it.

He had also looked into the related historical materials when he returned to reality earlier that day.

The reason the Flying Tiger Army faced allegations was, on one hand, because Yu Jiaxuan truly "exhausted the public’s strength," using many unconventional methods to raise military funds, which inevitably constricted the survival space for other armies; more importantly, many were envious of the thriving scene of the Flying Tiger Army and naturally wanted a share of the pie.

And if they gave up at this point, then the affairs of the Flying Tiger Army would surely be shelved, never to be restarted.

Because Zhao Haiping was very aware that Yu Jiaxuan indeed had employed some special measures while raising military funds. These measures could be interpreted as major or minor.

If the Flying Tiger Army was successfully established, with tidy ranks and formidable combat power, and played an important role in eradicating mountain bandits, then these little issues would be trivial, and Yu Jiaxuan would not only be without fault but also meritorious.

But if the formation of the Flying Tiger Army was forced to stop without achieving any effectiveness during the process, then the outcomes of the Flying Tiger Army wouldn’t be verifiable, and these small flaws could all potentially become evidence for others to accuse Yu Jiaxuan.

Therefore, the construction of the Flying Tiger Army cannot be stopped.

Thinking about this, Zhao Haiping, playing the role of Yu Jiaxuan, respectfully took the imperial tablet from the envoy’s hands and stored it properly: "This subordinate follows the royal intent with great care, please rest assured, Special Envoy. I kindly ask you to temporarily rest within the city for a few days, so that I may properly welcome you and show the hospitality of a landlord. In a few days, I will personally present the account books to you with both hands."

The special envoy was happy, thinking that Yu Jiaxuan was cooperative.

Consequently, he went off to indulge in the brothels in the city for several days in high spirits.

But a few days later, the envoy realized something was amiss.

He came to the Flying Tiger Army’s barracks again and discovered that the construction was still fervently in progress, and the training of the soldiers continued day and night, even more intensively.

"Master Yu, what is the meaning of this?" The envoy was displeased.

Zhao Haiping smiled faintly: "Your Excellency, the Special Envoy, I understand your eagerness to conduct your duties, but investigations must be carried out through due process."

The envoy was stunned: "Haven’t I followed due process?"

Zhao Haiping replied earnestly: "Have you? Due process requires an imperial tablet, doesn’t it? Where is the tablet?"

The envoy was even more puzzled: "The tablet... Didn’t I give it to you a few days ago!"

Zhao Haiping looked towards his Deputy General: "Did the Special Envoy give it?"

The Deputy General looked skywards: "This subordinate did not see it, perhaps the Special Envoy, busy as he was, forgot?"

The envoy’s face turned black instantly: "Master Yu, are you playing games?"

Zhao Haiping smiled faintly: "You are more than welcome to return and draft a memorial to accuse me."

The envoy left in a huff.

The brows of the Deputy General behind him furrowed deeply with worry: "Master Yu, offending the Special Envoy might have serious consequences..."

Zhao Haiping shook his head: "The establishment of the Flying Tiger Army is at a critical moment, if we stop now, all our previous efforts will be wasted.

"It will take at least a month for the special envoy’s memorial to be sent and replied to. Issue my orders, within a month the barracks must be built, and all kinds of equipment must be ready, otherwise, everyone will bear the consequences!"

The Deputy General appeared troubled: "A month’s time... Even if we can complete the barracks, given the deep autumn now, the kilns can’t work, and we won’t be able to produce that many tiles!"

Zhao Haiping was already prepared: "Do we need two hundred thousand tiles?

"No matter, issue my orders, each household in the city must deliver twenty tiles, begrudgingly send them to the barracks. Upon delivery, they will be paid 100 coins immediately!

"As long as the Flying Tiger Army is built within a month, none of these will be a problem!"