"Haha, the Third Prince is quite a clever man!"
Lin Yi couldn't help but burst into laughter. This guy was quite clever; he had actually seen the problem at a glance.
That's good; it's convenient to talk to smart people.
Seeing him holding his head high with arrogance, Lin Yi's eyes flashed with amusement, and he smiled, "Actually, my demands aren't high. I just need you to bow your head to me, admit your mistakes, and show that you're truly convinced!"
Upon hearing this, everyone's expression changed drastically. Although it sounded simple, it was not a good thing for the prince.
Bowing your head means admitting defeat, it means surrendering.
The Third Prince is the son of the King of the Northern Barbarians, which is to say, he is a prince of a country. If he were to bow down and admit his mistake to Lin Yi, it would be a huge joke if word got out.
"You!"
Tuoba Qingsong's expression changed, and he felt extremely uncomfortable, as if he had been insulted.
This guy actually wants me to bow down and apologize to him. This is simply outrageous. If this gets back to my father, the throne will probably be out of my reach forever.
"You're delusional. I absolutely won't..."
However, before he could finish speaking, Lin Yi interrupted him.
Lin Yi laughed and said, "Since that's the case, then forget it. I'm a reasonable person!"
Tuoba Yu was overjoyed and was about to express his gratitude when he saw Lin Yi wave his hand and issue the battle order.
"Since we can't reach an agreement, let's continue fighting!"
"Understood!"
Upon receiving the order, Gongsun Zan was overjoyed; this time he could finally have a good, satisfying killing spree.
Pfft!
In that instant, thousands of Northern Barbarians soldiers on horseback fell to the ground, and the remaining 70,000 Barbarian soldiers were directly overwhelmed. Most terrifyingly, the heavy infantry behind them finally moved.
At this moment, Tuoba Yu stepped forward.
He knew in his heart that if he didn't speak up, Lin Yi would probably attack him directly, and at that point, Lin Yi wouldn't care whether he was useful or not.
We can't stay here any longer; otherwise, if we're really surrounded, there's no guarantee Lin Yi won't turn on us.
"Slow!"
"Your Highness, Ningchuan Commandery was destroyed by me, Tuoba Yu. How about I come to admit my mistake?" he said through gritted teeth.
"Sure!"
Lin Yi looked at him with a smile. This was a minor king of the Northern Barbarians, and also a boss, so naturally it was acceptable.
"Thank you, Your Highness!"
Relieved to receive the reply, Tuoba Yu bowed deeply and said, "I, Tuoba Yu, sincerely apologize. My actions have disturbed the Crown Prince. The Crown Prince now commands respect Xiliang Province, and I, Tuoba Yu, am completely convinced of his power. I beg the Zigao!"
Without hesitation, he finished speaking as Lin Yi had requested.
Tsk tsk, this guy's interesting!
Looking at Tuoba Yu, who was bowing almost ninety degrees, a hint of admiration flashed in Lin Yi's eyes. This guy can bend and stretch!
bite!
System notification: "Congratulations, host, for successfully using force to subdue the Northern Barbarians King Tuoba Yu and receive a super gift pack, rewarding you with 10,000 First-to-Ascend Camp and the renowned Northern general Qu Yi!"
Holy crap!
Upon seeing this reward, Lin Yi's eyes lit up, and his hands trembled slightly. He had actually managed to get the First-to-Ascend Camp from Tuoba Yu, a powerful army that hadn't appeared before!
Although it only has 10,000 people, it is still a force to be reckoned with.
The First-to-Ascend Camp Battalion had an extraordinary record; it was a special forces unit that utterly crushed Gongsun Zan 'White Horse Volunteers. Its powerful crossbows were exceptional, making it arguably the most powerful offensive force in the army.
Unexpectedly, in just a few days, Gongsun Zan's old rival has been brought out, along with the famous northern general Qu Yi.
I wonder if the two of them will fight if they meet, but it seems unlikely. Apart from their own combat experience, their other memories have been erased by the system, so there shouldn't be any problems.
Although Qu Yi was later defeated by Yuan Shao, his creation of the First-to-Ascend Camp was remarkable. He also commanded it well, annihilating Gongsun Zan's 30,000 elite troops, including the White Horse Volunteers, which is enough to demonstrate his ability.
After receiving this information, Lin Yi looked at Tuoba Yu and thought to himself, "With such generous rewards, should I really kill them?"
Tuoba Yu alone provided him with such good things, and this was only to force him to submit. If he were killed, would it directly lead to the discovery of forty or fifty thousand First-to-Ascend Camp?
For a moment, Lin Yi felt a surge of excitement, thinking that perhaps he could go back on his word and eliminate him.
Just then, Wang Yue approached discreetly and whispered, "My lord, we've received news that Tuoba Wanli has led 200,000 troops here, probably to rescue Tuoba Qingsong!"
He's personally leading an army of 200,000?
Hearing this, Lin Yi was secretly pleased. It seemed that Tuoba Wanli valued his son highly, having come to rescue him personally.
Even so, he could still kill Tuoba Qingsong if he wanted to.
However, since I've already said what I meant, it would be somewhat unfair to go back on my word.
Besides, they contributed 10,000 First-to-Ascend Camp to us, along with the famous general Qu Yi, which can be considered a contribution in itself.
Thinking of this, Lin Yi smiled and nodded, then said in a deep voice, "Brother Tuoba, what are you saying? You didn't know Ningchuan Commandery was mine back then. Ignorance is no excuse, hahaha."
Forehead!
Upon hearing this, Tuoba Yu's lips twitched. "That's not what you said earlier, boss."
He chuckled dryly, "Thank you for your magnanimity, Your Highness. I, Tuoba Yu, will certainly keep my distance from you from now on and dare not easily provoke Xiliang. These supplies are for Your Highness; I have military duties to attend to, so I'll take my leave now!"
After saying that, he turned around immediately, ready to run away as fast as he could.
"Slow!"
Lin Yi reached out to stop him, and said with a smile, "Brother Tuoba, I have forgiven you, but the Third Prince seems to have a lot of opinions about me, which makes me very worried!"
His gaze fell on Tuoba Qingsong, a murderous glint flashing in his eyes. If this guy didn't know what was good for him, he would just kill him directly, and there might be a huge explosion.
Even though your husband is here, it still won't work!
Forehead!
Tuoba Qingsong, who was about to refuse, glanced at Lin Yi's eyes and swallowed his words, because he sensed the killing intent emanating from Lin Yi.
Although it was only a fleeting glimpse, he was certain he hadn't misread it; the other person's eyes were filled with murderous intent.
If I refuse, I will die.
After a long struggle, he finally lowered his head and said with a wry smile, "Your Highness, please forgive me. This time, Qing Qingsong was reckless and offended Your Highness. Your Highness's strength is already enough to dominate a region, and Qingsong accepts the defeat wholeheartedly!"
At this moment, he had no choice but to bow his head, for if he did, he would die!
"Bite!"
"Congratulations, host, for using force to coerce the barbarian king's son Tuoba Qingsong, into bowing his head and apologizing. You have been awarded the title 'Bearing of a Formidable Hero,' and are rewarded with 50,000 Imperial Guards, plus the title of General He Jin!"