The emperor had actually appointed him Military Commissioner of Yu Prefecture and granted Yu Prefecture as his fief. Li Xuancang was greatly surprised.
With a flick of his palm, the imperial edict flew from Liu Jin's hand and landed in Li Xuancang's.
"Forget it. Since I can't leave Yu Prefecture for now anyway, this edict at least makes it legitimate."
Li Xuancang accepted the imperial edict.
However, if the emperor thought this would make Li Xuancang overlook past grievances, he was being far too naive.
"Marquis, the imperial edict has been delivered. This servant shall take his leave first."
Liu Jin wiped the cold sweat from his forehead. He did not want to remain here for another moment and hastily bid farewell.
"Go!"
Liu Jin and the others felt as though they had been pardoned. They did not dare linger for even an instant and fled Yu Prefecture City in disarray.
"Marquis, now that you are the Military Commissioner of Yu Prefecture, you can rightfully take control of Yu Prefecture."
Zhang Tianlong and the others were overjoyed.
Although Yu Prefecture was under their control, it had ultimately lacked legitimacy.
Now that Li Xuancang was the Military Commissioner of Yu Prefecture, some of the previous drawbacks would be resolved with ease.
"Recruit troops with all your strength. Fill the army to fifty thousand men as soon as possible."
The Blacksteel Camp still had far too few men. Li Xuancang intended to recruit a full fifty thousand.
"Yes, sir."
Everyone immediately accepted their orders and departed.
Li Xuancang's reputation was now resounding. Countless people were willing to crack their heads open for the chance to join his ranks, and Wang Xiaoniu and the others were full of confidence in this recruitment drive.
Seven days later, a group arrived in Yu Prefecture City,