darknovel Chapter 22 The War Hall is Established, the Li Family Sharpens Its Sword
Chapter 22 The War Hall is Established, the Li Family Sharpens Its Sword
Night falls.
Black Stone Mountain was brightly lit and several times more lively than usual.
A bonfire was lit in the center of the square, and the guards and tribesmen who had returned in triumph sat around it, the aroma of wine and meat filling the air, and laughter echoing throughout.
"Come! Offer the young clan leader a bowl!"
"Congratulations to the Li family on their comeback!"
"I salute those bastards from Black Wind Stronghold, they got beaten to a pulp!"
Everyone was flushed and in high spirits after drinking.
For years, the Li family had been suppressed by the Wang family, but now they have finally been able to hold their heads high.
A single victory can unite people's hearts more effectively than ten lectures.
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Li Yuanlie, holding the wine jar, laughed the loudest.
"Chen He!"
"That was a good shot today!"
Surrounded by the crowd, Chen He was somewhat reserved, his ears turning slightly red.
After killing Xing Bao with his own hands during the day, he seemed to have shed a heavy burden of many years, and his eyes became much calmer.
Li Yuanshan sat down next to him, holding the account book, and calculated as he drank.
"Three jars of wine, six pots of meat, fifty catties of rice..."
Li Yuanlie glanced at him sideways.
"You even pay for your drinks?"
Li Yuanshan nodded seriously.
"We need to know how much the celebration cost."
Everyone burst into laughter.
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Inside the council hall of the ancestral home.
Unlike the bustling atmosphere outside, the atmosphere here was solemn.
Li Tianheng, Li Xuan, and several key members of the clan have all arrived.
A map of Qingyun County was laid out on the table, and next to it was a list of weapons captured that day.
Li Tianheng looked at Li Xuan and slowly spoke:
"Although we won today's battle, it also exposed some problems."
"The newly recruited men are scattered and disorganized; in battle, we rely on your advance ambush."
"If we face each other head-on, we might not win."
Li Yuanlie curled his lip after hearing this.
"Then play a few more times, and you'll naturally win."
Li Tianheng gave him a cold glance.
"If you relied solely on brute force, you would have died ten times over."
Li Yuanlie immediately shut up.
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Li Xuan nodded.
Father is right.
The Li family is now wealthy, famous, and influential.
But one crucial thing is still missing—
organization.
A bunch of scattered soldiers can fight when the wind is blowing their way.
When faced with a truly tough battle, chaos is inevitable.
"Therefore, today's meeting will only discuss one matter."
Li Xuan stood up and glanced at everyone.
"The Li family, the Hall of War."
Everyone in the hall was startled.
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Li Yuanshan raised his hand first and asked cautiously:
"Young clan leader, what does the War Hall manage?"
Li Xuan said calmly:
"Conquering foreign lands and protecting our people."
"Escorting convoys, patrolling mountains and guarding fields, training guards, and launching attacks in wartime all fall under the command of the War Hall."
Li Yuanshan thought about it.
"What about the trading hall?"
"Keep making money."
"……oh."
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Li Yuanlie's eyes lit up.
"Who will be the head of the hall?"
Li Xuan looked at him.
"you."
Li Yuanlie was stunned at first, then overjoyed.
"Hahaha! I knew it!"
"From this day forward, anyone who dares to defy me, I will beat them until they submit!"
Li Yuanshan muttered to himself from the side:
"This isn't called a battle hall, it's called a bandit hall."
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Li Xuan raised his hand to suppress the laughter.
"Li Yuanlie is the hall master, but that doesn't mean you can fight recklessly."
"The Battle Hall has rules."
He held up three fingers.
"First, act upon orders."
"Secondly, one must not deceive one's fellow clansmen, nor rob the people of their property."
Third, rewards and punishments for meritorious service are clearly defined.
The hall fell silent immediately.
These three points directly determined the fate of the Zhan Tang.
They are neither bandits nor private soldiers.
It is the legitimate force of the family.
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Li Tianheng's eyes revealed approval.
Many small families employ servants to protect their homes, which eventually leads to trouble.
Because there are no rules or regulations.
As soon as Li Xuan spoke, he established the rules.
This is more important than hiring ten more people.
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Li Yuanlie scratched his head.
"I understand."
"They understand that they don't rob people's property."
How are battle merits calculated?
Li Xuan was prepared and gestured for Li Yuanshan to bring out a new account book.
Li Yuanshan cleared his throat and read aloud:
"Repelling the invaders is a meritorious act."
"Capture the enemy, a Qi Refining cultivator, and record three merits."
"Slaying enemies at the mid-stage of Qi Refining or above will earn you five merits."
"Major battles come with extra rewards."
"Ten merits can be exchanged for elixirs."
"Thirty merits can be exchanged for a magical artifact."
"Fifty merits will grant priority access to spiritual field cultivation."
As soon as he finished speaking, everyone in the hall began to breathe heavily.
Qualification for cultivation in the Spirit Field!
That's one of the most valuable resources the Li family has right now.
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Chen He stood in the corner, his fists slowly clenching.
For the first time, he truly felt—
As long as you work hard, there will be a way out.
It's not about working your whole life for someone else.
Instead, they could turn their lives around through military achievements.
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Li Yuanlie was so excited that his face turned completely red.
"good!"
"This system is great!"
"Anyone who dares to slack off, I'll train them myself!"
Li Yuanshan rolled his eyes.
"You just want to hit someone."
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Li Xuan continued:
"The initial setup of the battle hall was divided into three teams."
"The vanguard, charge into battle and break through the enemy lines."
"Patrol team, protecting the mountains and fields."
"Mobile team, send a message for support."
"Chen He".
Chen He immediately stepped forward.
"exist!"
"He joined the vanguard team and was appointed as a squad leader."
Many people in the hall were slightly surprised.
A newly arrived boy from another clan was appointed as a squad leader as soon as he joined the clan's forces.
But no one objected.
Everyone witnessed Chen He shooting Xing Bao in broad daylight.
They are courageous, hateful, and have guts.
People like this deserve to be in positions of power.
Chen He's eyes were slightly red, and he clasped his hands tightly in a fist salute.
"Thank you, Young Clan Chief!"
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The meeting lasted until late at night.
The organizational structure, duty roster, rewards and punishments, and training arrangements for the battle hall were all finalized.
After everyone left, only the father and son remained in the hall.
Li Tianheng looked at the list on the table and sighed softly.
"You did a better job than me."
Li Xuan shook his head.
"You protected the Li family; I simply moved it forward."
Li Tianheng was silent for a moment, then suddenly smiled.
It seems that the heavy burden that has weighed on my shoulders over the years has finally been taken over by someone.
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Just then, a guard quickly stepped inside.
"Reporting to the clan chief and the young clan chief!"
"The Zhao family head has arrived at the mountain gate, bringing lavish gifts to request an audience!"
Li Tianheng raised an eyebrow.
Zhao Yuancheng visited late at night.
This is to make a statement.
Li Xuan remained calm, with a slight smile playing on his lips.
"Please invite him to the side hall to serve tea."
"Tell him—"
"I told him to wait fifteen minutes."
The guard was taken aback, then quickly obeyed and withdrew.
Li Tianheng looked at his son and chuckled:
"Are you deliberately leaving him hanging?"
Li Xuan said calmly:
"He was observing yesterday, but he came to join us today."
"He needs to understand who's in a bigger hurry right now."
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A system notification sounded in my mind:
[Clan Battle Hall Successfully Established]
[Enhanced Family Organization]
[Current Luck: 208]
[Reward: Battle Hall Training Bonus]
[New Mission Issued: Acquire the Wang Family's peripheral businesses]
Li Xuan's eyes brightened slightly.
The two hundred years of fortune have been broken.
The Li family's growth rate is about to reach a new level.
Zhao Yuancheng arrived at just the right time.
The night wind was howling outside.
The Black Stone Mountain knife has finally been honed into shape.
End of Chapter Twenty-Two