Xinzheng, the city which Gao Yuan Zu had publicly appeared and declared his rebellion. This was a city that had been built with natural defenses in mind; a mountainous region nearby the Shu-Fang river's mountain range. The city itself was surrounded on 3 sides by the mountains, though there was still some space around the city for fields, with a forest on the east side, meeting with the mountainside to the east of the city. The only known way in or out of the city was the road to the north.
North of the city of Xinzheng.
There were many military camps set up; Gao Yuan Zu had declared a state of rebellion. Although the man himself was no longer known to officially be in Xinzheng, as he was supposedly busy with other cities, this city became a military camp for many soldiers and recruits.
One such bustling camp belonged to that of the Fang Mercenary's Young Master, Fang Vardreth.
"Oi! Shape up! Move in step!" The young man shouted towards some new recruits. They weren't actually a part of his unit, but new recruits being trained how to fight in an army. They were currently being taught marching techniques, one of the basics of military foundations. Grunting, Vardreth turned towards one of his mercenary subordinates. "I'll leave the rest to you for now. I'm waiting for a report from Benai regarding our primary task." They were asked to survey the surrounding mountains for any passes that an army could use. While there were no known entrances, the lay of the land could become a critical deciding factor in their military strategy.
Vardreth walked towards the north end of the camp - several desks were set up nearby where clerks from Gao Yuan Zu's army were situated. It was here that Benai would report, although it was also here where many groups of people would appear to sign up for the war effort. Vardreth stood a short distance of a meter or so behind the clerks and watched the newcomers with a slight degree of interest, though he couldn't help but let off an aura of confidence which was bordering upon arrogance.
North of the city of Xinzheng.
There were many military camps set up; Gao Yuan Zu had declared a state of rebellion. Although the man himself was no longer known to officially be in Xinzheng, as he was supposedly busy with other cities, this city became a military camp for many soldiers and recruits.
One such bustling camp belonged to that of the Fang Mercenary's Young Master, Fang Vardreth.
"Oi! Shape up! Move in step!" The young man shouted towards some new recruits. They weren't actually a part of his unit, but new recruits being trained how to fight in an army. They were currently being taught marching techniques, one of the basics of military foundations. Grunting, Vardreth turned towards one of his mercenary subordinates. "I'll leave the rest to you for now. I'm waiting for a report from Benai regarding our primary task." They were asked to survey the surrounding mountains for any passes that an army could use. While there were no known entrances, the lay of the land could become a critical deciding factor in their military strategy.
Vardreth walked towards the north end of the camp - several desks were set up nearby where clerks from Gao Yuan Zu's army were situated. It was here that Benai would report, although it was also here where many groups of people would appear to sign up for the war effort. Vardreth stood a short distance of a meter or so behind the clerks and watched the newcomers with a slight degree of interest, though he couldn't help but let off an aura of confidence which was bordering upon arrogance.