Now that we've embarked on this journey across the world, we should naturally continue doing so.
Lin Ruci's eyes lit up, and he couldn't help but exclaim excitedly, "What a magnificent Great Liang Empire! Now that the road to the west has been opened, the future of Great Liang is limitless!"
At that moment, he thought of a world map in his Imperial Academy, the vast sky of which filled him with longing, but now that door had finally been opened by his son.
"That's right, the Western Regions are just the first step!"
"With this forward base, the army of Great Liang can advance into the west in a grand manner and push to the border of the Frostwest Empire."
"The future Great Liang will likely have an astronomical territory!"
The courtiers were in an uproar, their minds illuminated by that vast sky—what a magnificent and powerful empire it would be, one that would trample the entire world under its feet!
Grand Tutor Wang Ziwen was in tears. The once despised Heir of Northern Liang, who could have imagined that he would now be the emperor of the Great Liang Empire, and even the future emperor of all time?
To dominate the entire world—what a terrifying thought!
"This..."
Lu Yafu, who was standing next to him, was also taken aback.
The sheer scale of this empire left him somewhat disoriented, prompting him to murmur, "If it truly comes into being, it will undoubtedly be an empire of terrifying proportions."
However, it is no easy task for an emperor to control such a vast empire. Can such a vast sky truly be controlled by a human being?
To be honest, while he was shocked, he was also quite worried.
Now that the Western Regions have just been conquered, the territory of the Great Liang has expanded by nearly a dozen prefectures. How many governorates, how many armies and soldiers will emerge from here? How many ambitious people will arise?
If the Great Liang Empire were to conquer the West, or even the entire world, this number would likely increase a thousandfold or even ten thousandfold.
Just imagining it sends chills down one's spine; unless the emperor is a god, he'd probably be lacking in energy.
On the dragon throne!
Lin Yi glanced at everyone, taking in the emotions in their eyes.
Their eyes held excitement, exhilaration, and fervor, but also a hint of fear and anxiety about the uncertain future. Clearly, they had all envisioned the future landscape of the Great Liang Empire, an empire unlike any they had ever seen before.
Lin Yi took these things lightly; fear was simply something beyond his control, but not a problem for Lin Yi.
Having a system of his own, and with unquestionable loyalty, he can control the future of the Great Liang Dynasty, with the world at his fingertips. The only problem is the succession of power after his death.
But as the saying goes, "After I die, I don't care if the world is flooded!"
As long as we don't let the people down, that's fine. Then we can choose a reliable successor, and the rest depends on how our descendants act.
Besides, since I own the system, it probably won't be easy for me to die in the future, so it's better to focus on the present.
Let's do it!
Just then, a series of hurried footsteps came from outside, indicating that someone was approaching the main hall.
"Report! The battle report from the Western Regions has arrived!"
"Give it to me!"
Lin Yi's eyes lit up. He had probably seen the battle report, but he hadn't read the detailed report carefully. Now was the perfect time to see the specific situation in the Western Regions.
Soon the guards handed over the battle report, which was more of an introduction to the Western Regions than a battle report.
It doesn't seem to be Ma Chao's doing; it must have been compiled by the Net.
Upon seeing the key points, he couldn't help but slap the table in admiration, laughing, "I didn't expect the White Horse Volunteers get off to a good start this time, directly charging into the heart of the Western Regions. No wonder this battle ended so quickly!"
Sending elite light cavalry White Horse Volunteers into the Western Regions could inflict heavy casualties in a short time, which is no joke.
They can kill people much faster than ordinary troops.
Let me see!
Lin Rusong picked up a book and started reading. His eyes lit up. This Western Regions stuff is interesting. There's so much stuff here.
And what's the meaning of this Frostwest Empire? Does it intend to attack the Great Liang?
Lin Rusong's eyes lit up, and he couldn't help but whisper, "Son, I have no other wish than to have a fight in the Western Regions someday, otherwise these old bones of mine will rust!"
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Lin Yi's lips twitched, stunned by his father's request. He had thought his father wanted to find him a stepmother, but it turned out to be something else entirely.
He was willing to help, but the old man's health was not quite up to par.
Three renowned doctors had examined him, and they concluded that his body was essentially beyond saving; he probably didn't have many years left to live. If he were to go to war again, he would likely die on the battlefield.
After hesitating for a moment, he finally nodded and sighed, "I'll look into this matter and see where would be most suitable for you, sir!"
"You better remember this, kid. Your father doesn't have many more battles to fight!" Lin Rusong couldn't help but laugh and cry at the same time. I'm not going to retire, why would I choose a place with birdsong and fragrant flowers?
However, since his son is the emperor, he'll give him face.
Hearing this, Lin Yi felt a pang of sadness but agreed.
Oh well, we'll see when the time comes.
His gaze continued as he looked at the various resources of the Western Regions in the documents, and his eyes suddenly brightened. Not only did the Western Regions have so many special products, but it also had a lot of minerals.
This was quite different from the vast desert I had imagined. Aside from grapes and cantaloupes, there were also plenty of watermelons and vegetables, as well as numerous mineral veins. It was definitely a resource-rich, natural treasure trove!
He handed the items to Xun Yu and said with a smile, " Wenruo, you two go and study them carefully. Many things from the Western Regions can be brought to the Central Plains, which can benefit the people."
Having more vegetables not only enriches people's lives and provides more food options, but also offers a wealth of rare elements—all of which are wonderful.
"I understand!" Xun Yu took the battle report and began to read it.
Lin Yi nodded slightly, then said in a deep voice, "This great victory is of great importance, so the rewards must be substantial. After Cao Cao's Ministry of Rites makes the decision, it will be decided by the three ministries, and the results will be announced when they return!"
Furthermore, I hereby issue an order that I will host a banquet at Chengtian Gate tonight to celebrate with the people.
In all areas under the jurisdiction of the Great Liang, celebrations will last for three days, and officials will also enjoy a three-day holiday!
This was the first major victory since the founding of the Great Liang Dynasty, a great victory that killed more than 400,000 people. The people should also share in the joy and increase their sense of belonging.
In reality, ordinary people don't have high demands for international relations. As long as you win, even if you conquer another planet, they won't say anything; they'll just be genuinely happy.
This kind of joy comes from the depths of one's heart and is what most easily increases public approval.
We'll share the joy with the people and celebrate for three days!