Great Yu Mountain summit!
After several days of investigation, Tuoba Yu finally understood the Qiankun in Xiliang Commandery, and the results shocked him. A young Heir of Northern Liang was actually so terrifying.
[A force of 50,000 swept through the entire Xiliang Commandery, invincible!]
[Having slaughtered nearly 50,000 people, Lin Yi now holds absolute power in Xiliang Commandery!]
[ Win People Over with Virtue, more than 30,000 people knelt and begged to submit!]
[The mysterious potatoes and sweet potatoes have already been cultivated, but they are currently unable to approach their target and are being closely guarded.]
Standing atop the highest peak, Tuoba Yu gazed into the distance towards Xiliang Commandery, a chilling glint in his eyes. He muttered to himself, "What a Heir of Northern Liang! To have stirred up such a commotion in just a few days. He truly is not to be underestimated."
It's only been a few days, and Lin Yi has already caused so much trouble; it's simply unbelievable.
He had a vague feeling that this person would become his mortal enemy.
"General, this Heir of Northern Liang is a notorious playboy. How could he suddenly become so arrogant in just one month? This must be the work of the Prince of Northern Liang behind the scenes!" The deputy general, Evil Bodhisattva, frowned.
He absolutely did not believe that one person could be so powerful. Perhaps Lin Yi had been biding his time, but no matter how much he had been hiding his abilities, he couldn't possibly have suddenly amassed an army of 50,000!
The money and supplies needed for an army of 50,000 are no small matter, and a mere Heir of Northern Liang does not have that much power.
Tuoba Yu nodded slightly and said in a deep voice, "Although we cannot rule out the possibility that Lin Yi has been pretending all along, the fact that he could cause such a big incident in such a short time definitely indicates that the Prince of Northern Liang was involved. Otherwise, it would be impossible for him to act so swiftly!"
First, they wiped out many forces in Northern Liang City in one fell swoop, and now they have completely wiped out the forces in Xiliang Commandery. This cannot be explained by simply hiding one's strength and biding one's time.
This requires real strength; there is absolutely no room for luck.
"That makes sense. It's likely that the Prince of Northern Liang is behind this."
"Hmph, this guy is getting old, so naturally he needs to establish his son's authority, otherwise the Lin Clan won't have a chance to rule Northern Liang in the future."
"That old bastard's got a dream. We'll destroy Northern Liang sooner or later; his son won't stand a chance!"
Everyone sneered; there was only one explanation, otherwise it wouldn't make sense. The Prince of Northern Liang was the ruler of Northern Liang, and with his help, Lin Yi could naturally sweep through Xiliang Commandery.
However, the Prince of Northern Liang's actions seem to greatly underestimate the world; does he think everyone is a fool?
Tuoba Yu's eyes flashed with a cold light. If Lin Rusong wanted to establish his son's authority, then after conquering Xiliang Commandery, he would probably be the next target!
Once Lin Yi has annihilated his 100,000-strong army, his prestige will be more than enough to take over Northern Liang.
Thinking of this, he said in a deep voice, "Now that Lin Yi has completely taken control of Xiliang Commandery, he certainly won't be content with mediocrity. What are his next moves?"
He had a feeling that Lin Yi was definitely coming for him.
"General, after Lin Yi pacified Xiliang Commandery, he began constructing the city and is currently perfecting its defenses," the Heavenly Eagle Guard scout said in a deep voice.
Building a city?
Tuoba Yu frowned slightly. So, Lin Yi didn't seem to have any ambitions; he just wanted to strengthen the defenses of Xiliang Commandery. This surprised him somewhat. He had initially thought the other party was ambitious, but now...
He shook his head; it seemed his worries were somewhat unnecessary.
On the contrary, he might be able to take advantage of the discord between Northern Liang and Great Ning, and take advantage of the fact that the other party had not yet gained a firm foothold to defeat Lin Yi in one fell swoop.
However, this matter needs careful consideration; we can't act rashly.
He frowned and said, "What progress have you made regarding these sweet potatoes and potatoes? This grain, which is said to yield 3,000 catties per mu, is also very important to our Northern Barbarians."
I don't know the specifics of Lin Yi's actions, but if the sweet potatoes and potatoes are real, then they are truly important.
"General, Lin Yi is keeping a close watch on these potatoes and sweet potatoes. We've lost more than a dozen brothers, and we haven't even seen a single potato." The Heavenly Eagle Guard scout glanced fearfully at Tuoba Yu and explained in a low voice.
"What?"
As expected, Tuoba Yu's face darkened, and he roared, "As the most elite Heavenly Eagle Guard of my Northern Barbarians, you can't even detect a potato? What use are you!"
These guys are utterly useless. It's just a grain seed, and they didn't even manage to get a single clue back. They're the worst of the worst.
"General, please calm down. This potato is not only guarded by Lin Yi's elite troops, but also by the Asura Army. Not only did our Heavenly Eagle Guard return empty-handed, but Li Anlan's Great Ning Guard also suffered heavy losses," the scout said with a bitter expression.
It wasn't that he didn't try hard enough; it was just that the enemy was too ruthless, and the defenses were extremely tight.
Hiss!
Everyone gasped in astonishment. It was just a potato and a sweet potato, yet Lin Yi's elite troops had been mobilized, and even Bai Zizai's Asura Army had been involved. This was truly astonishing.
What a grand display!
The Evil Bodhisattva swallowed hard, his voice dry, "General, so these potatoes and sweet potatoes aren't just a rumor, but really are yielding 3,000 catties per mu! Otherwise, Bai Zizai wouldn't have mobilized the Asura Army to guard them; they're practically his lifeline!"
"The deputy general is right. The Asura Army is a true elite force. The fact that they are being used to guard potatoes proves their value!" A military officer standing nearby chimed in.
Such a large-scale investment would only be surprising if the potato (referring to the author's) abilities were truly remarkable.
"A yield of 3,000 jin per mu!!!"
Tuoba Yu took a deep breath, a glint of longing in his eyes. If he could get his hands on this grain, the Northern Barbarians would probably never lack food again.
If these potatoes and sweet potatoes are truly resistant to the cold, then that would be absolutely fantastic news for the Northern Barbarians.
The Northern Barbarians are in an even worse situation than the Northern Liang; they don't have the Great Ning Dynasty as their support, so many of them starve to death in the Tiandu. If they could get their hands on potato seeds, that would be an absolute blessing.
Thinking of this, he said in a deep voice, "Continue to send people to gather information about sweet potatoes and potatoes. If necessary, we can join forces with the Great Ning Guard. At the same time, inform the King and ask him to personally intervene."
This matter is extremely important and must be brought to the king's attention.
The Asura Army is no joke; sending these small fry would be too risky. Only by sending the King's elite Heavenly Eagle Guard can we have a better chance of success.
Everyone nodded in agreement. If these sweet potatoes and potatoes were truly so miraculous, they certainly deserved the king's personal attention.
At this moment, Evil Bodhisattva whispered, "General, news has come from the front that the Prince of Northern Liang's army has suddenly retreated, it seems they are not prepared to fight us anymore."