" Win People Over with Virtue?"
Wang Yining's lips twitched; he was utterly defeated by Lin Yi's shamelessness. What the hell is this about winning people over with Win People Over with Virtue? Who the hell uses a million-strong army to Win People Over with Virtue? This is simply outrageous!
What kind of just war is this!
What a righteous army!
That's like taking off your pants to fart – it's utterly pointless and lacks any sense of sportsmanship!
"What, Grand Tutor, do you disagree with my Win People Over with Virtue?" Lin Yi glanced at him, a dangerous glint in his eyes, and said in a low voice.
Upon hearing this, more than a dozen fierce eyes turned to Wang Yining!
Grunt!
Wang Yining couldn't help but swallow hard. He dared not be too rude to Lin Yi, as that would only harm his family.
Now that Lin Yi has unified the North, the South will likely be his in the future.
If you offend him, you'll inevitably face a dead end, which is definitely not what he wants to see.
He chuckled dryly, "Your Highness single-handedly built the vast Xiliang. Your abilities are truly astonishing and awe-inspiring. You are absolutely a dragon among men. I admire Your Highness so much that I would never disagree with you."
"I am just an ordinary person. I was simply a little shocked to suddenly see Your Highness pointing out the direction of the country."
After saying that, he felt his back was soaked with sweat, and he felt completely exhausted, as if he had just fought a battle, with no strength left in his body.
Hahaha!
Lin Yi couldn't help but burst into laughter. This guy actually knew how to flatter; no wonder he could hold the position of Grand Tutor.
He's smart to know his place!
"Haha, Old Master Wang is no ordinary person. You were the author of the manifesto denouncing Li Anlan this time, so you are definitely a highly respected person!"
Guo Jia, standing to the side, shook his head and said meaningfully.
Wang Yining's face turned green, especially at the phrase "highly respected and virtuous," which was a direct slap in the face. That was betraying his former master; he'd be lucky not to be infamous for eternity, let alone be considered highly respected and virtuous.
"You flatter me, Your Excellency. This old man only knows a little bit about farming."
"Hmm, Old Wang is not bad!"
Lin Yi nodded slightly. In fact, he had some appreciation for the old man Wang Yining, who was one of the few enemies who had survived on his own territory.
He has a whole host of titles!
Not only was he the writer of the manifesto that led to the uprising in Great Ning, but he was also the Grand Tutor of Great Ning, the Emperor's teacher, and now he has an additional identity as a double agent.
If we're talking about the person who understands Li Anlan best, he could be considered one of them.
This is why Lin Yi specifically asked him to come over – to have him deliver a blow to Li Anlan from behind and throw Great Ning into chaos.
Of course, they also have to take the blame for others.
His choice proved to be correct!
After the manifesto was published, even Lin Yi himself believed it, and his dislike for Li Anlan grew stronger. Just reading the descriptions made him feel as if he were there, and he began to question Li Anlan's character.
The person who knows Li Anlan best naturally knows his weaknesses best; this is what it means to have a perfect match in terms of expertise.
Lin Yi smiled and said, "Old Master Wang, you look so pale. Why don't you go and rest? I still have some things to tell them."
"Thank you, Your Highness!"
Wang Yining felt as if he had been granted a pardon and quickly withdrew from the main hall, which was no less dangerous than a dragon's den or a tiger's lair.
A cold glint flashed in Chen Qun's eyes as he watched his retreating figure.
He said in a deep voice, "My lord, although this man has some talent, it's a pity he has absolutely no loyalty. If he were truly loyal to Li Anlan, he would have already taken his own life. Why would he give us the opportunity to use him?"
He hates people who try to please both sides the most!
What loyalty? It was nothing but waiting for the right price. Unfortunately, his lord was too powerful, leaving him with no choice.
"Haha, I'm not interested in him!"
Lin Yi couldn't help but laugh upon hearing this. He had to admit that Chen Qun's words were spot on.
If Wang Yining were truly so loyal to Li Anlan, he would have committed suicide while under house arrest, simply hoping for a chance to survive.
Wang Yining is just a pawn, at present.
We have no shortage of talent, and we won't tolerate the existence of an unstable factor; that would be asking for trouble.
He looked at Xun Yu and Chen Qun and said solemnly, "This campaign has mobilized a million troops, which will inevitably leave our defenses weak. Therefore, we need Wenchang Wenruo to work together to stabilize the entire Xiliang and Northern Barbarians. This is no easy task!"
The territory of Xiliang is now too large to spare all its troops, so Lin Yi left behind more than 100,000 men.
These people weren't exactly elite, but they were enough to stabilize the rear, and with the presence of the Net, they were more than capable of ensuring the safety of most people.
Actually, Xiliang is secondary; there shouldn't be any problems there.
The key issue is the Northern Barbarians. Simply conquering their territory is not enough; we must develop it, otherwise everything will be in vain.
The Northern Barbarians barbarians are very fierce; killing may bring fear, but it will also bring resistance.
Once control over the Northern Barbarians weakens, they will inevitably rebel.
This raises the issue of education; only by thoroughly educating them can we achieve the most complete conquest.
"Rest assured, my lord, I will arrange for people to go. The Xiahou brothers, whom you left behind, are enough to deter the Northern Barbarians Northern Barbarians!" Xun Yu also realized this problem and said in a deep voice.
The brothers Xiahou Dun and Xiahou Yuan are quite powerful; placing them in the Northern Barbarians would be enough to intimidate these alien races.
"Not enough!"
After thinking for a moment, Lin Yi shook his head and said in a deep voice, "Intimidation alone is not enough. I need them all to submit."
I don't like the term "Northern Barbarians," so from now on, let's call it "Northern Plain."
I have already deployed 100,000 Youzhou Army here to form Edification Corps. I will transfer Zhang Bao there later!
The people of the grasslands are fierce, aren't they? I'll just assemble a Edification Corps for you, led by your spiritual mentor Zhang Bao. But this time, we're talking about subduing people with force.
If they disobey, we'll beat them; we'll use a big stick.
Add a bit of deception, and that'll be enough to subdue this bunch of troublemakers.
The Zhang brothers are extremely skilled in this area. Zhang Bao is currently active in Mountain and River Commandery, and he is the closest to being transferred there. It would be a good opportunity to send him to the Northern Barbarians.
The Edification Corps?
Everyone couldn't help but twitch their lips and silently mourn for these people. This Edification Corps over 100,000 was enough to wipe them out once again.
But it's for the purpose of education, and these people will probably be beaten into submission.
At that moment, a scene appeared in Xun Yu's mind.
Zhang Bao, wielding a large stick, asked, "Do you submit?"
The people, defiant and unruly, cried out, "We refuse to submit!"
Zhang Bao roared in fury, "If you're not satisfied, then beat me! Beat me to death!"
After being struck with clubs, the Northern Barbarians barbarian immediately cried out, "Waaah, I surrender! I surrender!"
Forehead!
He shook his head violently, trying to banish the horrible image from his mind; it was truly an insult to his refinement.
He chuckled dryly, "My lord is truly brilliant! To have created the Edification Corps is a stroke of genius!"
"Alright, you're not cut out for flattery!"
Seeing his disgruntled expression, Lin Yi said irritably.
This "Edification Corps" is indeed a bit outrageous, but the Northern Barbarians are the kind of people who only learn from their mistakes and never forget what they've been taught. You have to fight them every day until they know what fear is.
This is the significance of the Edification Corps!