The Prince of Northern Ning Ningchuan Commandery!
The first Xiliang Assembly was successfully held in the royal palace, and all the prominent generals and soldiers under Xiliang's command participated.
Lin Yi sat on the throne, looking down at the assembled ministers, and felt a surge of pride and a sense of overwhelming power.
Each and every one of them here is a prodigy, yet they are all working for themselves right now. The future of such a powerful Xiliang is bound to be incredibly terrifying, even a nightmare for others.
Except for Bai Zizai Yi Yun, everyone else was present.
Lin Yi glanced at the crowd and said with a smile, "Gentlemen, now my Xiliang has become a vassal state, occupying three counties. Our population exceeds five million, and our military strength has reached a staggering 450,000."
"Now we no longer need to be subservient to others, nor do we need to act according to their wishes. All of this progress is inseparable from you all. I thank you all, my brothers!"
The glory that soldiers earned with their lives was something they risked their lives for.
Even though Ma Chao and his group were summoned by the system, they would still die if they were killed. It is precisely because of their fearlessness that Xiliang has achieved its current success.
From the initial elimination of chaos in the Northern Liang Royal City to the subsequent occupation of various forces in the Xiliang Commandery, it was all about carving a bloody path out of adversity.
If I had followed the established procedures step by step, I would probably still be struggling in the chaos right now.
Now, with their help, I have finally carved out a bloody path, a path to becoming a strongman.
The crowd below cheered, feeling immensely proud. Unbeknownst to them, their lord had already acquired such strength, a truly delightful surprise.
Long live our lord!!!
"Serving our lord is our honor; why should we hesitate to fight!"
"I have lived my whole life for my lord, and his crown is our glory. How could I, Gongsun Zan, dare to disobey him!"
Ma Chao couldn't help but stand up, his face beaming with excitement, and said, "With an army of 450,000 at your command, my lord, you are more than capable of sweeping across the entire north! The Northern Barbarians are no match for you!"
"Indeed, our lord's strength is no longer what it used to be. Even Emperor Li Anlan cannot turn a blind eye to our lord, otherwise he will surely pay a heavy price!" Zhang Liao was also very excited.
In the past, our lord had to be extremely cautious to ensure the operation of Xiliang Commandery. Now, that situation will never return, and it is others who need to worry about our lord.
"Haha, this is all thanks to everyone!"
Lin Yi nodded, his gaze sweeping over everyone, and solemnly said, "The rise of Xiliang owes much to everyone. I, Lin Yi, can share hardships with you all, and naturally, I can share prosperity with you all!"
"Now that I am the Prince of Xiliang, as my Lin Yi subjects, you too will achieve great success and have your own glorious future!"
"Reward those who perform meritorious service, punish those who commit wrongdoing—that's the Xiliang!"
[May we all prosper!]
[Success and fame!]
Upon hearing these words, everyone was immediately filled with excitement. Following such a lord was truly their good fortune.
In life, people don't ask for much, only fame and fortune. From today onward, they will all have them, so they can die without regrets.
"Our lord is wise!" the crowd cheered.
A smile flashed in Lin Yi's eyes as he took out his official seal and said with a smile, "I've already written down the appointments here. Now, just affix the seal, and they'll be effective immediately!"
Now that I have become the Prince of Xiliang, the positions of governor of the three prefectures are vacant, which is enough to settle these arrogant and fierce soldiers under my command.
First, there's the configuration of the Prince's residence. This requires strong management talent to effectively manage the three prefectures; otherwise, things will be absolutely chaotic!
He looked at Chen Qun, Jia Xu, and Xun Yu, and made a decision instantly.
Xun Yu possessed the talent of a king's advisor; he wisely selected virtuous officials and appointed him as the Chancellor of Xiliang, in charge of all officials!
This decision was changed by Lin Yi at the last minute, and it was Li Anlan's actions that made him determined: since you're trying so hard to bring in a prime minister, then I'll just bring in one myself.
Xun Yu's talent is beyond doubt, so there's no need for me to test him. Besides, everyone here is one of our own, so there's no need to worry about winning people over.
Compared to Chen Qun, Xun Yu is more versatile and more than capable of handling this position!
Hiss!
Everyone was startled. How could he suddenly jump into the sky and become the Prime Minister? This Xun Yu is no ordinary man!
Everyone knew Chen Qun's abilities, so the fact that Xun Yu had surpassed him was quite impressive.
"I, Gongsun Zan Xun Yu, admire Xun Yu's talent!" Although Xun Yu had only served as the governor of Ningchuan Commandery for a few days, he had managed to manage the Ningchuan Commandery very well.
Based on this alone, Gongsun Zan had no choice but to admit defeat!
Chen Qun smiled wryly and said, " Lord Xun surpasses mine by several times; I, Chen Qun, am convinced!"
"My lord's kindness is too much for me to bear!" Xun Yu Xun Yu with a wry smile. He hadn't expected his lord to act so unpredictably and promote him so directly.
Lin Yi waved his hand and laughed, "I know Wenruo's talent; he's more than capable of this position. This will also prevent the emperor from creating another Ran Zijin, which would mean Gongsun Zan would have to kill him again."
Hahahaha!
Everyone burst into laughter. While others might not know who killed Ran Zijin, they knew perfectly well that it was Gongsun Zan's doing.
That makes sense; the lord could just appoint one himself.
Although it was a bit excessive, it's better than having trouble later; it directly solved the problem.
Lin Yi continues to appoint!
[ Chen Qun possesses keen insight into people and enforces strict laws; he is suitable to be the Prefect of Xiliang Liang and govern the people.]
[ Jia Xu unpredictable and a master strategist, serving as my Xiliang Army.]
[ Mi Zhu is skilled in management and business; he is the Finance Minister of Xiliang, in charge of the economy.]
"Rest assured, my lord, I will certainly not disappoint you!"
Chen Qun nodded, his face solemn.
After Xun Yu arrived, he also felt the pressure, so he had to do his best. He knew that compared to the Three Dukes and Nine Ministers, the lord had actually proposed a Three Departments and Six Ministries System, but it had not yet been put forward.
Once the Three Departments and Six Ministries System is implemented, there will be three prime ministers, and that will be my opportunity.
Lin Yi was naturally unaware of Chen Qun's thoughts. Now that the officials of Xiliang had been appointed, the next step was to appoint local officials for the three prefectures.
Prefect of the Three Counties!
Xiliang Commandery!
[ Xiliang Commandery is the rear base of Xiliang. I have decided to appoint Zhang Liao as the governor of Xiliang Commandery and Gao Shun as the chief clerk, responsible for managing the rear base and training troops.]
Zhang Liao is exceptionally capable and skilled in stratagems. He can use Heavenly Pillar Peak to reinforce Ma Chao in the future, and since he commands the Tiger and Leopard Cavalry, he can quickly support the front lines.
Gao Shun was skilled at training troops; the Formation-Breaking Camp was his creation, and it was invincible. Naturally, his strength should be brought into play.
"Thank you, my lord! I will certainly do my utmost to serve you!"
Zhang Liao and Gao Shun exchanged a glance, both overjoyed. This Xiliang Commandery was directly connected to the Northern Barbarians, and with the two of them here, they had plenty of opportunities.