Chapter 1846: Taking Over the Territory

Ye Liuyun also legitimately took over Lin Wang City.

Afterwards, the major forces came to present gifts and curry favor with Ye Liuyun.

They have become accustomed to He Qianzhong's oppression, and fear that not giving gifts...

... will incur retaliation.

Ye Liuyun also accepted everything in full.

But the items sent by the city‑defending Leader were sent back by him.

"This… Lord, is it that you find it insufficient?"

So these items, still only gathered by him and a few subordinates, could only amount to this much.

Ye Liuyun laughed, "I'm not He Qianzhong, who only knows how to extort the common folk.

When those major forces bring gifts, I either accept them or not at all.

But you were never wealthy to begin with, and you are also the meritorious defenders of the city.

All the townsfolk and I should be grateful to you; how can we still take your goods?

Not only can I not take your goods, but I have also prepared rewards for you!"

As Ye Liuyun spoke, he handed the three thousand sets of equipment and supplies that the Western Liang King had previously given him to that Leader.

"I see your soldiers' gear is incomplete; consider this a small token of my goodwill.

Don't complain that it's too little; this is all we have left!"

The Leader looked at it and was at a loss for words.

Previously, every former City Lord was someone they had to flatter; there was never any reward for their soldiers.

"City Lord, rest assured, I, along with my cousins, swear we will guard Lin Wang City well."

"That's good! When you work for me in the future, the regular pay will still be given as usual.

I'm not worried about the bandits outside the city.

But the internal security will require you to pay extra attention!"

Ye Liuyun said politely.

"City Lord, rest assured.

Without the He family's influence, the city's security won't descend into chaos."

The Leader said confidently.

If you encounter merchants who don't follow the rules, just go ahead and handle them.

If you encounter merchants who break the rules, go ahead and deal with them.

I'll back you up! But you must not bully others with your power, and must not oppress

the common folk," Ye Liuyun instructed, then let him leave.

The Leader took the equipment Ye Liuyun had given as a reward, returned, and handed it out to the Term (exclude); the Term (exclude) then felt they finally had something to look forward to.

Moreover, Ye Liuyun promised to continue paying them the regular wages, so they all became more proactive.

City patrols also resumed, and everyone performed their duties earnestly.

Lin Wang City quickly returned to normal order.

When any major force inside the city broke the rules, Ye Liuyun immediately dealt with it.

No one oppressed the townsfolk any longer, and they all praised Ye Liuyun unanimously.

The army has finished sorting the resources obtained from this raid; there is a large amount of material that needs to be exchanged.

Ye Liuyun and Xiao Yunfang went straight to the Xuan Yuan Lou here and found the Administrator.

The Administrator immediately led them into a private room.

"Leader Ye, I am the Administrator Song Changle of this Xuan Yuan Lou; just call me Old Song.

Whatever you need, feel free to command!"

"Then I won't be polite! Old Song, we've been doing business with the Xuan Yuan Lou in the Royal City, and our cooperation with you may increase from now on!"

Just as Ye Liuyun finished speaking, Old Song immediately replied: "I know, Miss Xuan Yuan Ling has already informed me.

You have a gold card, making you our distinguished guest; the prices here are the same as in the Royal City, Leader Ye, rest assured."

"That girl, her information is really quick!"

Old Song also laughed, "Ha ha, whenever the City Lord changes the regulations of our Mysterious Origin Hall, we will notify headquarters."

Old Song also laughed: "Haha, when the City Lord changes, we at Xuan Yuan Lou notify headquarters.

Miss Xuan Yuan certainly knows.

Moreover, she has already sent someone to deliver the items you ordered; they are on the way.

When the time comes, you can settle directly with me.

The ferocious beasts you ordered will also be delivered directly to me then.

"That's great! Please thank her for me.

When I have time to return to the Royal City, I will go thank her in person."

Ye Liuyun was truly grateful for Xuan Yuan Ling's thorough consideration.

The subsequent exchange of supplies went smoothly.

After returning to the camp, Ye Liuyun's first task was to promote Yu Xiaofeng to Deputy Leader.

Xiong Wanlin, Mu Tianyi, Wu Mu Hai, and Bai Tianguang were all promoted to Captain.

To facilitate their respective management and training.

He also specifically assigned housing to Tong Xin, to allow him to focus on refining artifacts.

Subsequently, Ye Liuyun had Xiao Yunfang distribute the exchanged supplies to the Term (exclude).

【61】 "These resources are too many; should we distribute them all at once?"

Moreover, you've already invested so much; you should at least recover some of the cost.

Xiao Yunfang asked.

【"City Lord's Mansion resources, I have already taken half of them."】

Or just distribute it to the soldiers; that's what we originally promised them.

Ye Liuyun said.

Yu Xiaofeng then suggested: "Giving it all to the soldiers is not advisable; once they get so many resources, they'll go out and squander them, and their thoughts will wander."

Military supplies always require you to front the money; that's not a long-term plan either.

I suggest that military supplies be reimbursed to you in installments according to the funds you have advanced.

Then the remainder for the soldiers will be distributed monthly.

Guarantee that their cultivation resources are sufficient, with some surplus but not so much as to be wasteful; that would be best!

Ye Liuyun felt his suggestion was reasonable, so he let him handle it.

Thus Yu Xiaofeng had Xiao Yunfang first return part of the crystal stones to Ye Liuyun, then gave the soldiers a month's worth of resources.

But also told the soldiers that their current resources would last half a year without being exhausted; it's just being doled out monthly.

Moreover, he and Xiao Yunfang designed a series of reward systems: those who advance in cultivation quickly will receive extra resources.

Even the city defense garrison, Yu Xiaofeng took into account, and that month he issued regular pay to the city defense garrison.

The remaining resources were stored with Xiao Yunfang.

Ye Liuyun, with them helping, found himself much more relaxed.

Once Xuan Yuan Ling delivers the custom resources he ordered, he and Tong Xin begin refining pills and armor weapons; thus they won't need to procure these resources anymore.

Xiao Yunfang will purchase from them at a slightly lower price.

Yu Xiaofeng and Xiao Yunfang also purchased a batch of siege equipment.

Now we just await the ferocious beast custom-made by Bai Tian Guang to arrive, after which we can set out for the frontier.

But just then, the King of Western Liang sent someone again with a message, ordering Ye Liuyun to return to the Royal Mansion to complete the engagement ceremony.

Ye Liuyun also summoned Yu Xiaofeng and Xiao Yunfang to discuss whether they should return.

"The King of Western Liang has arranged everything for you, giving you military authority and territory, just so you are worthy of the princess."

"If you don't go, I estimate he won't let you off!"

Although Xiao Yunfang didn't want Ye Liuyun to go, she also felt he really had no choice.

"With our current strength, we are definitely no match for the King of Western Liang!"

Yu Xiaofeng also said: "It's just marrying a woman; what's there to fear about marrying a few more?"

"And you're not unable to support them!"

Ye Liuyun sighed and said: "It's not a matter of being unable to support them."

"I don't like the women they force on me; it makes me unhappy."

"But we should still go; there's no escaping it now! Moreover, it's just an engagement; what happens later is still uncertain."

"Do you need me to arrange some guards for you to put on a show?"

"Bringing a large troop back would definitely be inappropriate!"

Yu Xiaofeng asked.