Is it really poisonous?
Of course not!
Lin Yi glanced at the departing Tuoba Qingsong, a strange glint in his eyes, and said quietly, "The reason why the Northern Region Barbarians are so difficult to wipe out is because they keep moving around. But what if we had sweet potatoes and potatoes?"
Hiss!
Upon hearing this, everyone's eyes lit up; so that's what their lord was planning.
However, upon closer examination, there is indeed room for maneuver.
Nomadic peoples settle down according to water and pasture, a practice they are forced to engage in for survival. However, if they had sweet potatoes and potatoes, it would mean something different.
As our lord said, potatoes are not afraid of the cold, which makes them the most suitable food for the Northern Region Barbarians.
Then the problem arises: once planted, they need to be cared for, weeded, fertilized, and even harvested. As a result, it won't be so easy for them to run away.
Snap!
Gongsun Zan couldn't help but slap his thigh and exclaimed excitedly, "Hahaha, my lord's move was truly a stroke of genius! No wonder my lord gave such a good thing to the Northern Barbarians!"
With this thing, the Northern Barbarians can no longer run. It's simply perfect!
Even if it's just for the potatoes, the Northern Barbarians won't leave easily. This gives us the chance to annihilate them. And even if they do leave, the potatoes they plant will belong to our lord.
Freebie!
That's brilliant!
"That makes sense. If Tuoba Wanli really agrees to our request, we'll lose both our wife and our army. These top-quality warhorses are extremely important to nomadic peoples, almost as important as their wives!" Chen Dao couldn't help but smile.
This tactic from his lord seems like a drop of honey, something Tuoba Wanli simply can't resist. However, honey is poisonous; once Tuoba Wanli takes it, he'll be completely at his lord's mercy.
Lin Yi smiled and said, "Actually, this is also an opportunity for the Northern Barbarians. As long as they can keep these potatoes, they will have a chance to rise in the future."
It's a pity, though, that I won't give him a chance.
Once Tuoba Wanli finishes this battle at Mountain and River Pass, he will send his men straight to the Northern Barbarians. The Xiliang Iron Cavalry now possesses the strength to do so, and it is time for them to expand their territory.
Everyone agreed; this was both an opportunity and a trap, and it remained to be seen whether they could hold onto it.
"My lord, some of these supplies have been taken!" At this moment, Yan Gang returned after counting the supplies, and quite a few things were missing.
Lin Yi waved his hand and said in a deep voice, "A little less is fine. People should at least have a share. These things are given to Gongsun Zan. Some can be distributed to the people, and the rest can be used for the wages and food for rebuilding Ningchuan Commandery!"
He was very clear about one thing: the people of Ningchuan Commandery were in a state of panic, as if they were frightened birds.
After all, changing masters three times in just a few days is something no one can accept.
Giving them something to do can increase their sense of belonging and keep them from overthinking, which is a good thing.
It's just money, it's no big deal.
Rather than getting a bunch of cold, hard supplies, it's better to farm the Win People Over with Virtue Hearts and Minds" reward multiple times. You might get lucky and get some good stuff, which would be a huge profit.
Money may seem important, but for a ruthless figure like Lin Yi, keeping it in Kuli is a waste.
Money is only money when it's spent; if it's kept in Kuli, it's practically no different from scrap metal.
The people of Ningchuan Commandery are experiencing their coldest time right now. Giving them even a little warmth can surely ignite a world, and it's absolutely worthwhile.
Chen Dao, believing his lord to regard money as dirt, was deeply moved and solemnly said, "Your lord possesses a compassionate heart; it is truly a blessing for the entire people of Xiliang Province!"
Under such a ruler, the common people must be living the best lives, without having to worry about being exploited or robbed; they are truly blessed.
"Haha, it's not that bad!" Lin Yi waved his hand and laughed.
His gaze then turned towards Youning Commandery. He had just seen a group of people there, probably from Youning Commandery who had come to check on the situation.
However, he was not afraid of others knowing this information. Now was the time for him to show his claws and teeth, and also to make Li Anlan hesitate to act rashly.
Heading towards Youning Commandery!
Seeing Tuoba Yu defeated by Lin Yi's troops, Zhang Ci and the others couldn't help but cheer, some even on the verge of tears. It was like rain after a long drought, a truly gratifying sight.
The Heir of Northern Liang is too powerful; he's practically dominating his opponent.
"Is this the Heir of Northern Liang? He's too strong! Tuoba Yu was completely crushed!"
"Who was that cavalry unit just now? They actually charged straight into the heart of the enemy formation and cut off Tuoba Yu's cavalry. That's incredible."
"Tsk tsk, the Northern Barbarians suffered heavy losses this time, with at least 30,000 killed. If they hadn't apologized at the end, they probably would have been wiped out."
"The Crown Prince is absolutely amazing! He actually made the Third Prince of the Northern Barbarians bow and apologize to him. That's incredibly powerful!"
"I'm speechless, the Heir of Northern Liang is awesome!"
Seeing Tuoba Yu's troops flee in disarray, having escaped the territory of Youning Commandery, Zhang Ci was so excited that tears streamed down his face. This was simply incredible news!
Youning Commandery is safe now!
That scoundrel has finally been driven away; the Heir of Northern Liang is truly a good person.
He knew in his heart that if Lin Yi hadn't intervened, Tuoba Yu would probably have come after him.
"Waaah! I must submit a memorial to the Emperor! This must be rewarded with the title of Heir of Northern Liang! This is an immense achievement!" The chief secretary cried excitedly, his heart filled with turmoil. He had even considered fleeing back to the capital earlier.
To everyone's surprise, Lin Yi actually made a move and even defeated Tuoba Yu's army of 100,000. It was as if divine intervention had descended from the heavens.
The prefectural commandant also breathed a sigh of relief, his face filled with shock. "This battle was terrifying! The power unleashed by the Crown Prince of Heir of Northern Liang was truly astonishing, simply unbelievable! If we count them all, Lin Yi probably mobilized 150,000 troops... This..."
150,000 troops?
Everyone felt a chill run down their spines. Zhang Ci, who had just been thanking the prince, fell completely silent, and the corners of his mouth that had been turned up turned down.
Although Northern Liang and Great Ning were nominally united, he was fully aware of the actual situation.
Now that the Heir of Northern Liang was living next door with an army of 150,000, Zhang Ci broke out in a cold sweat. Just now, Tuoba Yu and his men only numbered 100,000, while Lin Yi had 150,000.
Damn it!
He was so angry he wanted to curse; he'd practically turned his life upside down.
Grunt!
The chief clerk swallowed hard and whispered, "Your Excellency, I wish to resign. My father is seriously ill and needs my care!"