Blood stained the imperial city, yet it fueled the Great Liang.
More than two million soldiers of the Great Liang raised their arms and shouted. Thanks to the rapid spread of the news by Blue Pigeon, it spread throughout the country in almost a day.
"His Majesty is truly great! With this Heroes Memorial Tower erected, it will enjoy the incense offerings of the Great Liang for thousands of years. He'll surely become a god!"
"Those who have rendered meritorious service can all be enshrined in the tower, giving ordinary people like us the opportunity to achieve lasting fame!"
"It's not just about being famous for all time; haven't you heard that once someone is enshrined in Heroes Memorial Tower, their descendants can benefit from it?"
"Once you get in, your son and grandson will enjoy the care of Great Liang. That's incredibly lucky!"
"Immeasurable merit, immeasurable merit!"
"How can a blacksmith like me do this? If I forge a divine sword, will I be able to take off like a rocket?"
The soldiers were in a frenzy of celebration, the common people were filled with joy, and even the merchants wore smiles.
This Heroes Memorial Tower is open to all professions!
Even if you are a businessman or an ordinary citizen, as long as you have made a great contribution to Great Liang, you can be enshrined in the Heroes Memorial Tower.
Moreover, once someone is enshrined in the Heroes Memorial Tower, their descendants for three generations can enjoy the benefits—it's an incredible blessing.
The people sang and danced with joy, and several restaurants and inns in the city were completely full. Everyone was filled with hope and happiness.
For them, this was an opportunity, a chance to change the fate of their descendants.
Even if I can't enjoy it myself, I'll still give it my all for my son and grandson.
Meanwhile, news of the Great Liang's military campaign against the Yamata Nation also spread, causing an uproar in the Great Liang army camp.
"This damned Yamata Nation has actually enraged the Emperor, who has dispatched an army of 400,000 across the sea to destroy it. This is truly an immense honor."
"They're supposedly just an island nation; their own military strength is at most 300,000. Yet the Emperor has mobilized nearly five generals and an army of 400,000! This is simply outrageous!"
"What's so outrageous about it? To put it bluntly, the Emperor just doesn't like it!"
"In the war in the Western Regions, everyone was promoted two ranks. This is the path to advancement; who could refuse?"
"Whatever, I'm signing up to go. Living is a great achievement, dying is a great deed too, what am I afraid of!"
"That's right. Soldiers can't be afraid of death; they just have to do it."
This is a damn Heroes Memorial Tower! With such a huge blessing, who's afraid of dying? It's all a bonus.
Countless soldiers volunteered to go and attack the Yamata Nation, seeing this as their chance to earn merit.
Upon hearing this news, the Western countries couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief. Great Liang gone to fight the Yamata Nation at sea, and they could finally relax a bit.
Otherwise, the aggressive posture of the Great Liang is far too dangerous.
Inside the palace, a guest arrived— Ashley, the envoy from the Frostwest Empire.
Beside him stood Princess Anne, dressed in a Western princess gown.
Her main characteristics are sexiness, elegance, and beauty, but she is also graceful and even carries a hint of arrogance, making her stand out from the crowd.
After all, the Frostwest Empire delegation members standing beside her all had very solemn expressions, clearly indicating that they also felt the threat from Great Liang.
"Princess Anne of the Frostwest Empire greets His Majesty the Emperor of Great Liang!" Anne looked at the man in front of her with sparkling eyes, as if countless flames were bursting forth.
Surprise!
Examine!
Confusion, and even a touch of admiration!
Even this proud Western princess couldn't help but show a hint of disbelief after learning about Lin Yi's various deeds.
She may be arrogant, but that depends on the person.
She had no right to be arrogant in the face of a great being who had built the Great Liang Empire in a single year; the other party's achievements were simply too great.
After arriving in Yong'an City, she kept inquiring about Lin Yi's whereabouts, and the results she received shocked her greatly.
The other party's legendary rise to power made her increasingly aware of Lin Yi's extraordinary nature.
At first, she thought it was just a legend, but in the end, she found that the legend was actually true, which made her very curious about Lin Yi.
Is this even human?
This woman is acting a bit strange today!
Seeing the look in her eyes, Lin Yi sensed a hint of shyness. This woman had feelings for him, and quite strong ones at that.
That legendary, proud little princess seems to be acting strangely. Has she stopped competing in swordsmanship?
Is this just lusting after one's own body?
Lin Yi nodded slightly and smiled, " Princess Anne is known as the Rose of the West,' and seeing her today, it's clear she lives up to her reputation—truly a beauty that could topple kingdoms!"
She's still quite young, but she's already incredibly impressive. Give her a few more years, and she'll undoubtedly be an unparalleled figure in the world.
Upon hearing this, Ashley's eyes lit up; it seemed like there was hope.
Judging from the situation, the Emperor of Great Liang seems to have a strong liking for his princess, even using the description "beautiful enough to topple kingdoms and cities," which clearly shows that he has taken a liking to her.
He was extremely anxious that day. After returning to the Court of Diplomatic Reception, he immediately submitted his letter of credence, fearing that he would miss the opportunity.
It seems that the honey trap really worked.
He was overjoyed, but feigned modesty and said, "Your Majesty, Princess Anne heard of Your Majesty's fame in the West and greatly admires you, which is why she followed you to Great Liang."
" Tiandu; I've been sending people to inquire about His Majesty's situation."
He opened his mouth wide and directly created a persona for his princess that resembled that of an admirer.
This satisfies Lin Yi's vanity and also highlights the ambiguity involved, achieving two goals at once.
Forehead!
Upon hearing his words, a smile flashed in Lin Yi's eyes, and he feigned surprise, saying, "Really? Has my fame already reached the West?"
"His Majesty's reputation is widespread, so it can't be false!" Ashley laughed.
Princess Anne cool face flushed slightly as she nodded and said, "Your Majesty swept across the eastern lands, establishing the Great Liang Empire, and now you have even conquered the Western Regions. Your fame is naturally widespread in the West."
Lin Yi smiled, somewhat noncommittally.
This statement is partly true and partly false; her reputation in the West is probably not that good, and she is not as virtuous as Princess Anne portrays herself.
He couldn't help but laugh, "I know perfectly well that my image in the West is probably more that of an invader."
It would be strange if the West had a good opinion of me since I fought my way through. They probably hate me to the core, especially the nearby Frostwest Empire.
Forehead!
Ashley's lips twitched, thinking to himself, "You yourself know perfectly well what's going on."
But he dared not say that, lest he never be able to go back.