arrange!
Lin Yi glanced at the group of people. They had a lot of resources, but they couldn't mobilize them all at once.
Huh!
He instantly came up with a plan and laughed, "Tomorrow our army will deliver the final blow to the tyrant, so we can't just rush in like this. I'll leave the proclamation for attacking the capital to you!"
As former Great Ning, you must be very familiar with this incompetent ruler, Li Anlan. I'm entrusting this task to you."
Hiss!
Everyone's pupils constricted; Lin Yi was launching another attack so soon? He was too ruthless!
So, time is running out for us.
Once Xiliang completely unifies the All Under Heaven, these aristocratic families will become a thorn in Lin Yi's side, which will be a huge problem.
Damn, I need to make a quick contribution, or I'm doomed.
"I'll write it!"
A ruthless glint flashed in Liu Kun's eyes as he sneered, "This tyrant is all obsequious to outsiders, but he's ruthless towards his own people. Now he's slaughtering us loyal ministers on a massive scale. He's worse than a pig or a dog."
"I'd also like to add a few words. Not only did this guy persecute loyal and virtuous people, but he also lusted after my wife. He's a real lecherous monster."
"I heard he has homosexual tendencies. Last time he glanced at me a few times, which scared me so much that I didn't attend court for several days."
"These are minor issues. It's said that the Emperor, in his quest for immortality, killed over nine thousand young boys and girls..."
Holy crap!
Hearing the reasons they fabricated, Lin Yi couldn't help but twitch his lips; these people seemed to be professionals in this field.
Forget it, let Xu You negotiate with them. We're just missing someone as pragmatic as him.
After handing the matter over to Xu You and Xu Chu, Lin Yi left, leaving them there to discuss things.
Everyone breathed a sigh of relief after seeing Lin Yi leave.
"Phew, the Prince of Xiliang has such a terrifying aura, it's making me feel a little breathless," Zhang Wanhao said bitterly.
It's really quite unbecoming of the dignified head of the Zhang Clan family to be frightened like this.
Wang Yunze glanced at the group but didn't laugh at them, because he had been startled himself at the time.
This man has now unified the entire north, and with nearly a million troops about to march on the capital, he is destined to become an emperor. Only a fool wouldn't be afraid.
He glanced at Xu Chu and Xu You, who were doing something, and then whispered, "Elders, you must do what the Prince of Xiliang has asked of you, or the consequences will be unimaginable."
In his eyes, powerful families posed no threat whatsoever; in fact, they could even bring about his death.
So this proclamation of yours is as venomous as it gets. If you have no other choice, just make it up. If he has any objections, let him go talk to the Prince of Xiliang."
"Don't worry, we're experts in this area!"
Wang Hui nodded. They were quite adept at wordplay. And since this was directed at Li Anlan, with whom they had a deep-seated blood feud, they had to add even more details, otherwise they would be doing a disservice to their pens.
[The tyrant Li Anlan is cruel and tyrannical, bringing calamity All Under Heaven the people; he is truly a traitor to the Great Ning Kingdom.]
To seize imperial power, the tyrant unleashed a reign of terror, not only killing his own father and brothers but also wiping out all the meritorious officials of the Great Ning Dynasty. During his reign, he acted perversely, plunging the entire country into chaos.
[Externally, they appease foreign tribes by sacrificing the interests and lives of the people of Great Ning in order to secure their own peace; internally, they persecute loyal officials and, in order to seize the wealth of Great Ning's subjects, they massacre innocent people on a large scale.]
[...]
[Now, the Mandate of Heaven has descended upon the Northern Emperor, Lin Yi, who, with his extraordinary power, has turned the tide, swept away the barbarian tribes of the Northern Barbarians, and saved the people of the North from suffering. He has also followed the Mandate of Heaven to overthrow the tyrant, leading a million-strong army to attack Li Anlan...]
[Authors: Wang Hui, Zhang Wanhao, Liu Kun...]
These manifestos were all packed with substantial information, and with the combined efforts of the heads of several powerful families, their credibility was greatly enhanced.
With the full force of the Net organization, these proclamations were sent out in a deluge to the remaining counties of Great Ning, with the capital city naturally bearing the brunt.
In such a tense situation, this proclamation-like statement instantly ignited the conflict.
This manifesto reveals so much!
I won't even mention the claim that Li Anlan was a tyrant; that's professional slander. However, since it was written by these influential figures, it's highly credible.
There are a few more key points. The first is that it reveals that the Prince of Xiliang has unified the entire north, taking over all counties outside the capital, and has become the true Northern Emperor.
Then comes the most important news: a million-strong army will attack the capital tomorrow. This is the most terrifying news.
"This is terrifying! How can anyone afford to provoke an army of a million?"
"Let's just surrender!"
What does a million-strong army mean? It's enough to submerge the entire capital city; it's terrifying. Some ordinary people trembled with fear, and those who had originally wanted to join the army hid in fear.
Grand Commandant Qin Li, who was guarding the front line, returned to the palace overnight to report the news to Li Anlan. He also felt immense pressure.
That's a million-strong army; his small force simply can't withstand it.
Bang!
In the palace, Li Anlan stared at the proclamation before him, his face contorted with rage. He practically gritted his teeth as he said, "These bastards actually fled to Lin Yi's place and dared to write things that slander me! They're utterly courting death!"
Seeing the word "tyrant" on the manifesto, he felt as if half his heart had shattered.
His ideal was to become a great emperor for all time, but now he was not only attacked at his doorstep, but also called a tyrant. This was something he really couldn't accept.
Am I a tyrant?
Cough cough!
Qin Li pretended not to hear this question and said in a deep voice, "Your Majesty, we can't worry about that now. Lin Yi's million-strong army is truly extraordinary; I'm afraid Liangshan Pass has already fallen!"
Even the last breach in the north has been torn open, and Lin Yi is now the true Northern Emperor.
"A million-strong army!"
Upon hearing this number, Li Anlan's heart skipped a beat, and his hands trembled uncontrollably. It was an absolutely terrifying number.
He took a deep breath and said in a low voice, "We've recruited quite a few people these past two days. How many troops do we have now?"
He was busy for more than a day, not only taking over the private soldiers of the aristocratic families, but also conscripting a large number of men to join the army, he was absolutely risking his life.
"Five hundred thousand is not enough!"
Qin Li sighed. Even with the emergency mobilization of over 100,000 people, the capital only had 500,000 people, half the number of Lin Yi's million-strong army.
This disparity in troop strength is enormous; judging by the combat power of Lin Yi's army, our side simply cannot withstand it.
However, there was no other way. Although there were many people in the capital, the number of able-bodied men that could be conscripted had reached its limit, and no more people could be spared.
If they continue to conscript, even teenagers will probably be on the job.
Li Anlan frowned and said in a deep voice, "Didn't I provide a large amount of supplies? Why are there so few people?" He had just received so many supplies from the aristocratic families that he could easily support an army of a million.
But only 500,000 is far too little.