"Wow, that's a tough guy!"
Seeing Dun Ruo's actions, Lin Yi couldn't help but be surprised. He never expected Dun Ruo to prove himself in such a way. This really suited Dun Ruo's character. It seemed that he had also volunteered to Ying Zheng back then.
Not only did he cut himself, but he did it without even flinching!
This is definitely a ruthless person with a firm will. Using him to command the Hundred Riders is absolutely the right choice!
Thinking this through, he nodded and solemnly said, "Very good. I see your determination and your courage. From today onwards, you are the new commander of the Hundred Riders!"
Hundred Riders!
Upon hearing this, Dun Ruo was overjoyed. The emperor had actually entrusted him with Hundred Riders, who were the emperor's true trusted personal guards and a violent institution with the power of life and death.
Royal power and wealth are nothing but vanity before Hundred Riders!
The Emperor entrusted him with this position, which was an immense favor. He had become the Emperor's trusted confidant and a close advisor, a position he wouldn't trade for even a first-rank official.
Bang!
He immediately knelt on one knee and solemnly declared, " Dun Ruo swears to serve His Majesty to the death, and will surely make the Net in his hands the sharpest blade in His Majesty's hands, slaying all enemies!"
What is Hundred Riders?
That is, someone who kills for the emperor. This is his specialty. Anyone who displeases the emperor will be on his death Blacklist.
"Hmm, not bad!"
Seeing his serious demeanor, Lin Yi couldn't help but nod slightly; he admired this kind of energetic person.
With the "Dun Ruo " status, controlling Hundred Riders is definitely a good option, after all, Dun Ruo used to be a specialist in this area!
Lin Yi shouted outside, " Zhao Gao!"
"Your servant is here!"
Zhao Gao responded from outside the door, then hurriedly came in.
Looking at Li Si and Dun Ruo in the hall, a glint of light flashed in his eyes. These two were probably experts recruited by the emperor. Judging from their demeanor, they were extraordinary. He was likely to have another competitor.
He looked at Dun Ruo, and sensed a similar aura about him in this man.
Lin Yi glanced at him and said in a deep voice, "These two are Li Si and Dun Ruo. Take them to make arrangements. From now on, they..."
The new commander of the Hundred Riders and the Vice Minister of the Chancellery?
Upon hearing this, Zhao Gao couldn't help but gasp. He hadn't expected these two to arrive in such high positions so quickly. They were clearly no ordinary people; otherwise, the Emperor wouldn't have valued them so much.
He remained calm and said in a deep voice, "This servant obeys the decree!"
This is the Emperor's man; he dared not ask any questions, for that would be overstepping his bounds and would be punished.
"Also, give these two items to Ma Jun and the others, and let them study them." Lin Yi neither agreed nor disagreed, handing the steam engine theory and soybeans to Zhao Gao and instructing him to make the arrangements.
He wasn't worried at all about Zhao Gao's problems, since the system's existence had locked in his loyalty.
Even if his personality doesn't change, his loyalty won't waver either, so he'll only do things that benefit himself and won't do anything harmful.
After doing all this, he went straight to the inner palace to study musical scores with Cai Yan.
Yong'an City!
In just one day, the good news from Zhennan spread throughout the entire capital, causing a stir throughout the city.
Although the people of Great Liang were already immune to wars of annihilation, their sense of national pride was something they could not suppress.
Long live the Great Liang!
Long live the Emperor!
On the streets, countless people cheered and celebrated this victory, expressing their excitement.
For ordinary people, the reasons for starting a war are not important; what matters is winning and that it won't affect their lives—that's enough.
So at this moment, they were genuinely happy.
"Hahaha, my Great Liang is truly invincible!"
"Unbelievable! In just half a year since the founding of the Great Liang Kingdom, we have destroyed more than thirty countries! This is simply outrageous!" Someone curiously calculated the Great Liang Kingdom's record and couldn't help but exclaim with an absurd expression.
This is too brutal! They're so strong it's unbelievable. Who could withstand the onslaught of the Great Liang?
If this continues, this land will not be enough for the emperor to exercise his power.
These words immediately left everyone speechless. But upon closer reflection, the Western Regions comprised twenty-six kingdoms, and with the addition of these other kingdoms, that made more than thirty.
If we include the smaller, subjugated states, the number probably exceeds fifty.
"My God, the Emperor is too powerful! No one can stop the might of Great Liang now! We're invincible!"
"This is what it means to be invincible! This is invincible!"
"Haha, this is worth celebrating! Let's drink this cup to the brim!"
The common people's eyes lit up with excitement, and their hearts were filled with joy. The emperor was so powerful, and the people were proud of him. Who would dare to bully the people of Great Liang in the future? Only we would bully others.
Thinking of this, they couldn't help but cheer, their frenzied behavior making the surrounding alien races extremely envious.
There's nothing we can do; the Great Liang is just that strong!
At this point, " A Restaurant," which was under the royal family's control, spoke up directly.
"To celebrate the Zhennan, enjoy free-flowing wine today until the stock is depleted." -A Restaurant.
"By listing the major legions that entered Zhennan Great Liang, you can get a free meal of one of their dishes if you guess correctly." The Flavor Grand Restaurant wasn't about to be outdone.
With the two royal henchmen leading the way, the restaurants behind them quickly followed suit.
In no time, countless restaurants joined the movement, launching various related activities to celebrate the Great Liang in the southwest, and at the same time to curry favor with the emperor.
It quickly spread to other industries, plunging the entire capital into a frenzy of celebration.
The entire capital was decorated with lanterns and colorful streamers, and the people were celebrating with gongs and drums, casting a festive atmosphere over the streets.
However, that fervent attitude made the envoys from various places who stayed in Great Liang feel cold and uneasy, as if their lips were gone and their teeth were cold.
Zhennan has been destroyed, so who will be next?
The Great Liang's attitude clearly demonstrates their stance, which is undeniably aggressive.
The envoys from the small countries to the Zhennan were especially anxious, like ants on a hot plate, fearing that the next news they would hear would be the destruction of their own country, which would be truly cruel.
But in the present Great Liang, is there really anyone who can punish them?
The small countries in the southwest are in a better position; they've come to terms with it and are ready to give up resistance. But the small countries in the west are not so easy to sit still.
The Grand Western Alliance they were anticipating hadn't even begun, and Great Liang had already wiped out Zhennan; they were next.
"Report on the battle in Great Liang immediately, as well as the reactions of their people. We can no longer afford to be complacent, or we will be next!" A seasoned envoy gritted his teeth and said.