This was also Ma Lin's principle in selecting talents.
After picking out the excellent talents, he would also let them recommend their friends. In this way, Ma Lin could quickly have a large group of companions, making his work proceed more smoothly.
The people he chose were generally very proactive and resilient.
The three fortresses he established on the border were about to be completed.
Behind them, there were wide and flat roads leading directly to nearby large cities, allowing various military supplies to be conveniently transported into the fortresses.
The magic artillery within the fortress was very abundant, and the defensive Arrays were strong enough.
The work on civilian life was indeed well done. One could see the residents' confidence soaring rapidly. They found that the good days within reach were very tangible, not just some inflated dream. They were willing to pay a huge price to defend this way of life.