Invisible Influence

The miners throughout the entire mine were extremely excited.

Although Qin Yan killed many of their Taiping Army, it was because of their different stances.

They showed no discrimination against ordinary people like them; on the contrary, they took great care of them.

They were provided with three meals a day, and even when they were doing the most strenuous physical labor, they never went hungry.

This was something they never dared to imagine before.

You'll never understand that feeling if you haven't experienced it; they were peasants looked down upon by those high-ranking officials and nobles.

But here, as a slave, I felt the respect Qin Yan showed them!

From initial fierce resistance to now being willing to follow orders from above.

Because Qin Yan treated them as human beings, as people with dignity, not as livestock!

From their own perspective, they did not want a good person like Qin Yan to be suppressed and persecuted by the imperial court!

This fervent desire to support Qin Yan surprised even the guards present.

Surprisingly, this group of people were willing to help their former enemy, even though this person had caused them to be enslaved.

It's really hard to understand.

While these may not represent everyone, they do represent the wishes of the vast majority.

Soon, Qin Yan received news from various mines.

"My lord, many mine slaves have petitioned to become your soldiers."

Upon reading the contents of the letter, Qin Xiaoyi immediately displayed a strange expression.

"Oh!"

Qin Yan couldn't help but show a look of surprise, as he hadn't paid much attention to the situation at the mine these days.

It appeared earlier than he expected.

From the perspective of the entire Great Li Dynasty, Qin Yan's actions were completely thankless and exhausting, leaving him with money but nowhere to spend it.

Everything is only highlighted by the contrast with its competitors.

Qin Yan made these Taiping Army feel the dignity of being human!

There was no shortage of food.

These people are simple and honest; they just want to have enough to eat. Do they own a few acres of fertile land?

Even so, life is incredibly difficult in this world.

Now that you're living a good life, your dependence on high-ranking officials and landlords has Infinity decreased, and you have the potential to withstand disasters. How can those officials still exploit you?

Therefore, those in positions of power will try every means to exploit ordinary people.

They are kept busy and exhausted, with no energy to resist, and are manipulated throughout their lives in a daze.

Qin Yan showed them another side of the world; they realized that there were indeed people who treated them like human beings.

To grant the right to life and dignity.

From any perspective, they didn't want Qin Yan to fall!

"My lord, should we incorporate these Taiping Army into our ranks and make them part of our army?"

Qin Xiaoyi couldn't help but speak up.

"Perhaps we can give it a try."

Qin Yan thought for a moment, and since they had already been tempered enough, he decided to bring these people under his command.

He needs an army with faith; that is the strongest army.

These Taiping Army were the ones who truly met his requirements; he changed their thinking.

Let them become your strongest and most powerful support!

Cloudskull Mountain Mine!

Qin Yan arrived here with his personal guards!

"The Marquis has arrived!"

Li Qi, the foreman of the mine, widened his eyes and hurriedly walked towards the mine gate.

"The Marquis is here, all of you better be on your best. If you displease him, I'll skin you alive."

Li Qi said urgently.

Many miners perked up their ears and curiously looked towards the mine gate.

The youngest Marquis of Great Li, the guy who struck fear into the hearts of the Taiping Army, has arrived!

"This humble servant Li Qi, pays his respects to Your Excellency."

Just as Li Qi was about to kneel down, he found himself being pulled up by a force, and he stood up abruptly.

"I do not need to kneel or bow when I see you."

Qin Yan spoke calmly, saying that he didn't like people kneeling before him and felt very uncomfortable with it.

"Da Niu, look, that's Marquis Youshan, Qin Yan. He looks so young."

"It's Gao Daniu's friend speaking in a low voice."

Upon hearing this, Gao Daniu immediately looked over; he appeared tall and easygoing.

He was completely different from the demon-like Youshan Marquis he had imagined!

"What do you think Youshan Marquis is doing at the mine?"

The group was puzzled.

It's hard to imagine that such a high-ranking person would come to such a dilapidated place.

"Li Qi, how is the food for these miners?"

Qin Yan inspected the mine and spoke casually.

"Reporting to Your Excellency, everything is being done according to your instructions, including three meals a day!"

Steamed buns and porridge in the morning, millet at noon, and the same in the evening!

Qin Yan glanced at the other person and nodded slightly.

With his current strength, he can clearly sense the thoughts and feelings of ordinary people.

A very peculiar ability.

Li Qi's reluctance doesn't mean that his subordinates, especially the purchasing staff, wouldn't dare.

Feeling Qin Yan's gaze, I genuinely felt fear and panic!

This made Qin Yan's lips curl into a slight smile.

"What's your name!"

Xu Shan, who was originally in the crowd, shuddered and his expression froze for a moment.

"Xu Shan, what are you standing there for? The Marquis is asking you a question."

Li Qi frowned and immediately rebuked him.

"This humble servant Xu Shan, pays his respects to Your Excellency."

Xu Shan's voice trembled.

"How much silver did you embezzle?"

Qin Yan asked casually, releasing an invisible mental fluctuation.

Thump!

Xu Shan knelt on the ground, his mind blank. "My lord, please forgive me. I was just momentarily bewitched."

My lord, have mercy! My lord, have mercy!

Xu Shan instantly lost his composure and kept kowtowing and begging for mercy.

Li Qi, pale-faced, immediately knelt down. "My lord, this matter has nothing to do with me!"

As he spoke, he began punching and kicking Xu Shan.

"You beast! You dare to embezzle the Marquis's money? I'll beat you to death!"

Qin Xiaoyi stood to the side, his expression icy. "Men, drag this man away and interrogate him severely."

They dare to embezzle the Marquis's money; they're asking for trouble.

Qin Yan shook his head slightly; most people in the world cannot suppress their greed.

This is human nature!

Qin Yan quickly arrived at the mine's clinic, where many of the miners were injured by falling rocks!

Qin Yan's appearance immediately filled these people with fear.

Those who are seriously injured are especially afraid of being abandoned without mercy.

This is their truest thought.

People who have no value are a burden; they dare not gamble!

"My lord, we will recover quickly and will definitely not delay our work."

One of the men, a middle-aged man in his forties, said with great trepidation.

"Do not be nervous."

Qin Yan spoke words of comfort, releasing an invisible spiritual wave to soothe the other party's mental turmoil!

A sudden surge of power erupted from the middle-aged man!

Everyone's eyes widened in shock as the middle-aged man's leg injury healed at a speed visible to the naked eye.

It was restored to normal in just a few breaths.

This miracle left everyone in awe.

"Immortal!"

The middle-aged man immediately knelt down, looking at Qin Yan with fanatical eyes.

"I am not Immortal; you and I are both human. Since you work under me, I will protect you."

Qin Yan spoke softly, giving people a sense of inexplicable peace.

Everyone was deeply moved; this was the legendary Youshan Marquis, a man of utmost virtue!