"Furthermore, they also want to join the war this time, to fight for our lord!" Jia Xu with a smile.
Are they going to join the war too?
Upon hearing this, Lin Yi couldn't help but recall Tu Xiu's gaze back then. This guy was also a ruthless and persistent character, but unfortunately, he never had a stage to perform on.
Since he's determined to serve me, giving him a chance isn't out of the question.
He smiled at Jia Xu and said in a deep voice, "Tell them that I agree to their request. They can help clean up the battlefield and transport supplies in the rear. As for whether they can earn merit, that's up to them!"
He held reservations about the fighting strength of the Western Regions army. After all, it was impossible to say that the fighting strength of the 100,000-strong army temporarily assembled in the Western Regions was particularly strong.
Pang De may have the ability to train troops, but he can't turn them into elites in a short time, so at most he'll just be playing a supporting role this time.
"Haha, now in their hearts, our lord is like a god. With our lord's approval, those guys will definitely be very happy." Jia Xu laughed heartily, feeling that he had finally given himself an explanation.
These kings have all relinquished their power and are now under the control of Xiliang. Now is the time for them to make a name for themselves, and they will certainly seize this opportunity.
By the way, let those people from the Western Regions know what elite troops are, and what it means to be outmatched and capable.
Lin Yi nodded slightly and smiled, "These are minor matters; Wenhe can handle the arrangements. The New Year is just around the corner, and this year I plan to return to Northern Liang!"
It's a rare opportunity to celebrate the New Year, so naturally, we should spend time with our families.
After being away for so long, it's time to go back and visit!
This is probably the last bit of peace. After we wipe out the Northern Barbarians, I'll be taking over the territory of Northern Liang and it'll be time to go back and consolidate it.
Jia Xu sighed deeply, exclaiming, "What a glorious return! When you left, my lord, you were just the heir Heir of Northern Liang, and now you are the overlord of the North, the Prince of Xiliang. You've truly risen to the top in one fell swoop!"
What does it mean to return home in glory? My lord, this is more like ruling the All Under Heaven.
Upon returning to Northern Liang, the entire Northern Liang will submit to their lord; any disobedience will only lead to certain death.
"Haha, it's all thanks to your help! I can't hold Xiliang up by myself! This time, apart from leaving a few people to guard the area, everyone else, come back to Northern Liang with me!" Lin Yi waved his hand and said with a smile.
These meritorious subordinates were all highly capable and extremely loyal. He treated them well, providing them not only with luxurious mansions but also with beautiful women and plenty of money—truly high-class treatment.
After all, loyalty is priceless!
Let them intimidate the civil and military officials of Northern Liang, and also let them recognize the people, so that they won't be killed by them later.
"Although there's nothing major happening in Xiliang right now, Ning Kun is still on the side, so I'll stay and keep an eye on things," Xun Yu said after a moment's thought.
He also guessed his lord's thoughts, which was to suppress Northern Liang with overwhelming force and subdue the arrogant and fierce generals under the command of the Prince of Northern Liang in one fell swoop.
This will make taking over Northern Liang much easier and less troublesome later on.
kindness!
Hearing his words, Lin Yi couldn't help but feel touched and smiled, "Then I'll have to trouble Wenruo. There shouldn't be any major incidents this time, and Ning Kun has Jiang Wei to defend him, so I'll leave him behind."
Furthermore, during the New Year, I will distribute a gift to the soldiers in my name, as a surprise from my lord!
He casually handed a decree to Xun Yu, which was part of his pre-arranged plan.
All soldiers under Xiliang's command received gifts, and even some who had surrendered to him received gifts. The common people also received blessings from the royal palace, which could be considered his way of giving back.
Upon seeing the contents, Xun Yu's pupils constricted.
He couldn't help but exclaim in shock, "My lord is so generous! This sum of money is probably no less than ten million strings of cash. That's a huge investment!"
This reward is incredibly generous. Receiving such a gift for the New Year would surely warm everyone's heart, and even leave them feeling deeply grateful.
"Ten million strings of cash?"
Even Jia Xu couldn't help but twitch his lips. Everyone else had only received some superficial gifts, but his lord was really going all out.
"It's just a small token of my appreciation; after all, everyone's celebrating the New Year," Lin Yi said with a smile.
Since obtaining this system, money has lost its meaning in his eyes. Even though Guan Yu recently plundered 50 million strings of cash, he sees it as nothing more than resources.
Money is just a number; how can it compare to a loyal subordinate?
With such loyal subordinates, the whole All Under Heaven is yours, let alone a little money. There's nothing wrong with that.
Time flies!
As the year drew to a close, Lin Yi finally set off for Northern Liang.
After the news spread, the people of Xiliang came to see him off. Thinking that their prince was going to Northern Liang for the New Year, they all felt a pang of sadness.
Among the people was an elderly woman whose tears streamed down her face. She couldn't help but cry out, "Your Highness, don't go! Stay in Xiliang for the New Year!"
"Don't worry, old man. I'll go back to visit my father and then come back. I should be able to spend the Lantern Festival with you all. Also, I've left you all gifts. Remember to go to the palace to collect them during the New Year!"
Upon hearing the old man's words, Lin Yi leaned out of the carriage, waved to the old man, and explained.
Upon hearing this, the people of Xiliang nodded in agreement. The prince hadn't been home since arriving in Xiliang, and it was time for him to return; his father was still alive.
Oh, and the prince even left us a gift!
Thinking of this, everyone felt much happier; the prince still cared about his people.
Inside the carriage, Princess Shenle, witnessing this scene, couldn't help but exclaim, "No wonder Father Emperor is so wary of my husband! With his prestige, which emperor would dare to let this go unchecked!"
"Princess, if your husband and the Emperor were to fight, whose side would you take?" Cai Yan asked Princess Shenle with a smile.
Upon hearing this, the people in the carriage instantly fell silent. This question was rather tricky, and even Lin Yi couldn't help but look at Princess Shenle to see how she would answer it.
Princess Shenle rolled her eyes at Lin Yi, then smiled at Cai Yan and said, "Sister, fighting for the throne is a man's affair, and women are of no use on the battlefield. The only thing I can do is serve my husband in bed and atone for my father's sins. That would be a way of showing my stance, wouldn't it?"
puff!
Lin Yi nearly vomited blood. This woman actually dared to lust after his good looks; she was incredibly audacious.
"This..." Cai Yan was dumbfounded. How dare this woman speak like that? Was this really how she expressed her stance?
Lü Qiling glanced at Princess Shenle and said in a deep voice, "Princess, you are greatly mistaken. My lord has also said that women can hold up half the sky. How can women not go to the battlefield?"
Hmph, I'll take them all down with one shot each!
Shenle's lips twitched. "You think you can fight? Fine, I can't afford to mess with you."