The Prince of Xiliang!
Upon returning to the palace, Lin Yi immediately had Cai Yan take Princess Shenle away, and then summoned his subordinates for a meeting.
"Hehe, my lord, Princess Shenle is marrying today. It's not very nice to leave her alone in her room." Mi Zhu chuckled, his expression ambiguous.
Depend on!
Lin Yi gave him an annoyed look. This guy was quite the experienced one, and seemed to be a womanizer as well.
He said irritably, "Hmph, I am not the kind of person who lusts after women. In my heart, there are only the common people and All Under Heaven living beings. This marriage still has some flaws, so let's not mention it for now!"
"Hehe, we get it!"
Everyone understood immediately. Their lord's princess wife was no ordinary princess; she was the kind of woman who dared to poison the emperor's spies. Their lord probably wanted to test the princess further.
After all, this marriage alliance is clearly Li Anlan's scheme. It's better for our lord to be cautious; falling into the trap would not be a good thing.
"Alright, stop overthinking!"
Lin Yi ignored their stares and said in a deep voice, " Gan Ning's fishing trip to the ocean this time was very successful. I've decided to divide it into three parts. The largest part will be given to the army, as the soldiers need meat to strengthen their bodies, and it will also be awarded to those who have made outstanding contributions to Xiliang. The second part will be sent to Northern Liang to nourish my father and the others, so they can also enjoy some fresh meat. As for the third part, it's intended to be given free of charge to some orphans, widows, elderly people in need, and families facing extreme hardship."
"Those who are not in a position should not concern themselves with its affairs." Now that he is the ruler of Xiliang, he naturally cannot just focus on his own small territory; he needs to consider the overall situation.
These fish might sell for some money, but am I someone who's short of cash?
"My lord is wise!"
"The people are incredibly fortunate to have a king like him!"
"The benevolent are invincible; my lord truly deserves to be called a benevolent king!"
Upon hearing this, Xun Yu and the others trembled, looking at their lord in disbelief. They hadn't expected their lord to not leave any behind and instead scatter them all out.
They even distributed the fish and meat to the common people, who, in times of crisis, are usually abandoned because they lack even basic labor capacity.
It's truly unexpected that our lord would value this so much, even at the cost of giving away the benefits he's already gained.
My lord, you are a true king, someone I can rely on in crucial moments.
kindness!
Lin Yi nodded slightly, accepting the praise from everyone. Although he didn't subsidize the people Tiandu, he still wanted to take care of them, so he deserved the praise.
However, while this is a good thing, it is limited and time-bound; excessive subsidies may not necessarily be a good thing.
He said in a deep voice, "The subsidies for the people should be appropriate. Except for a few who are completely unable to work, the subsidies should be gradually reduced. This is enough to maintain their livelihoods. Ultimately, people have to rely on themselves; they can't rely on our help forever. Besides, as our fishing boats increase, we can obtain substantial profits. With the share of the profits, it will be an astronomical figure!"
Now that he's started this ocean fishing business, he naturally won't just do charity work. Giving out a small amount regularly is enough; it's a way to accumulate good karma.
As for making money, that's absolutely not a problem.
Although fishing is tax-free, there are profits to be made from renting boats and other services, as well as protection fees for warships, making it an extremely lucrative business no matter what.
Of the five shipyards, three are actually backed by Lin Yi; the common people can't escape his influence no matter how hard they try.
"My lord is right. This must be thoroughly investigated. Survival depends on ourselves."
Everyone nodded in agreement. That made sense. The lord couldn't be expected to support all these people entirely. If he did, some lazy people might emerge who would just lie around waiting for subsidies, which would be excessive and unfair to others.
"Okay, you can discuss that. The most important thing is what comes next."
He doesn't need to worry about such a small matter; Chen Qun and Xun Yu are both highly capable of governing the country and are more than qualified to handle these tasks.
But now, there is one very important thing, and it is also something that Lin Yi is very unhappy about: Li Anlan has captured the people of Net.
Aside from some necessary intelligence gathering, the people from Net Great Ning n't really posed any threat to Great Ning, yet this guy still dared to take the initiative.
He looked at Wang Yue and said in a deep voice, " Wang Yue, go and investigate personally to see what happened and deal with it as well."
"What if he kills our people?"
A murderous glint flashed in Wang Yue's eyes. This was because something had happened to one of his men, and he was the one who was most angry.
snort!
Lin Yi snorted coldly and said in a deep voice, "If they kill my men, they will pay the price! Although Xiliang is wary of them now, it doesn't mean they can do anything to me!"
To put it bluntly, the incident involving Net was just a test by Li Anlan. If he were truly afraid of him, Li Anlan would become even more reckless.
He might have had some reservations before, but now that the Ocean Plan has begun, his last lingering concerns have vanished.
If Li Anlan insists on going his own way, he can easily make him suffer and unable to move an inch.
"Rest assured, my lord, I understand!"
Wang Yue nodded, instantly understanding his lord's firm stance, and said coldly.
Now that our lord has spoken, let's make a scene in Great Ning. Otherwise, people will really think that Xiliang is a coward. It's time for the Net to shed some blood.
Although Net is an intelligence organization, it is more than just an intelligence organization; when necessary, it can cause bloodshed.
Lin Yi nodded slightly, looked at Chen Dao to the side, and said in a deep voice, " Chen Dao, lock Wei Tong up. If Li Anlan captures our people, use them to exchange for him. If he kills our people, then they don't need to live either!"
"Furthermore, regarding the defense of Ningchuan Commandery, you need to cooperate closely with Gongsun Zan and Gan Ning. We need to lock the enemy down on the other side; this cannot be done by the navy alone."
"If their warships dare to come any closer, without a reasonable explanation, sink them on sight!"
A kind person is often bullied, and a good horse is often ridden!
Often, being covered in thorns is the best way to protect oneself; Li Anlan must feel the sharpness of Xiliang.
"Rest assured, my lord, the enemy cannot get through!"
Gan Ning sneered. His Brocade Sail Navy had been greatly expanded, and the warships were basically in place. It would be harder than climbing to heaven for the Great Ning army to come over.
Instead, Chen Dao's eyes held a hint of anticipation. Now that Bai Zizai and Yan Gang had gone to the Western Regions and were engaged in fierce fighting there, he felt restless and bored, with nothing to do all day.