Chapter 1179: First Volume, Chapter 1179: The Benefits of Visiting Family

First Volume, Chapter 1179: The Benefits of Visiting Family

Not just in Beixi County, but across the entire Northern Border, no one does not know Qin Feng.

Yet very few have actually seen Qin Feng in person.

This large group of visitors returning home are all common people who later migrated into Beixi County; though they are thoroughly familiar with the name "Qin Feng," they have never laid eyes on the man himself.

Now, finally seeing the King of the Northern Border outside Beixi County—the true lord of Beixi County—how could they not be stirred?

Qin Feng was genuinely delighted as well.

After all, these common people were all his subjects; seeing them travel thousands of miles yet still full of vigor, he knew their lives were going well.

But this time, Qin Feng broke his own rule.

Since the end of the Beidi Campaign and his return to Shedynasty, Qin Feng had secretly vowed never again to let common people be easily drawn into war.

Yet faced with the powerful clans of Nan Jing, Qin Feng ultimately still needed to rely on the people's strength.

He took a deep breath, fixed his gaze on the five hundred Beixi People, and bowed deeply.

This sudden gesture left everyone present stunned.

Especially the five hundred Beixi People—their eyes shifted repeatedly in disbelief. How could the King of the Northern Border bow to common people?

The middle-aged man who had been leading them was utterly panicked.

"Qin… King Qin, what is the meaning of this?"

"Are you saying we're a burden, so you're…?"

"Please, Your Majesty, rest assured—if you say one word, we will leave Beixi County at once and never show our faces before you again."

The Beixi People, who had been elated and ecstatic moments before, now all turned pale, their eyes filled with fear and guilt.

When they left Beixi County, they had not known the purpose of this journey.

Originally, Lin Quqi had merely screened common people whose ancestral homes were in Jiangnan, then asked who wished to return home to visit family—and they had stepped forward.

Now it seemed clear: they had failed to contribute anything to Beixi County, so they had been expelled from the county.

After all, Beixi County was rich in talent and virtue; people like them, mere idlers, naturally had no right to hold Beixi Household Registration.

Realizing the people had misunderstood, Qin Feng quickly waved his hand, signaling them not to be alarmed.

"You've all misunderstood."

"That bow I just made—you all deserve it. Your Ba Shan Hui traveled thousands of miles to return to Jiangnan and made a great contribution; I am deeply grateful."

Learning Qin Feng had no intention of driving them out of Beixi County, everyone exhaled in relief.

As for gratitude…

They were even more confused. How could the King of the Northern Border possibly be grateful to them, mere Common People?

"Your Majesty, we're just ordinary folk—even in Beixi County, we only earn our living doing odd jobs or tilling the land."

"Please, Your Majesty, clarify—what exactly have we done?"

Seeing their stunned expressions, Qin Feng stopped circling the subject and explained softly.

"Your return home to visit family was ordered by me, because I relied on your strength to win this war."

"All you needed to do was tell the elders and neighbors of Jiangnan what life is like in Beixi County."

Here, Qin Feng rubbed his nose, his face flushing: "Put more plainly—you must lie and exaggerate my great achievements."

"Only then will the Jiangnan common people lower their Readiness and stop aiding the Nan Jing powerful clans."

So that was it…

Laughter and cheers erupted again.

The leader wiped sweat from his palms and laughed heartily: "Hahaha, so that's the reason! Your Majesty, you nearly scared me to death!"

"I thought… you were going to drive us out of Beixi County."

Qin Feng waved his hand, his voice resolute: "You are all Beixi People—even your Household Registration has been transferred here. As long as you obey the law, no one can expel you from Beixi County."

"No—correctly speaking, Beixi County is not my Beixi County; it belongs to the Beixi People."

Hearing this, the leader was moved once more.

Beixi County of the Beixi People…

Jiangnan was their ancestral homeland; Beixi County was their home.

For Qin Feng to say this made these five hundred people feel a powerful sense of belonging.

The leader thumped his chest loudly, his voice firm: "Rest assured, Your Majesty—we will tell every elder and neighbor in Jiangnan about the prosperity under your rule."

"As for exaggerating your great achievements… what kind of talk is that? Your achievements stand on their own—why would we need to exaggerate?"

The crowd flushed with pride and echoed in agreement.

"That's right! Qin Feng's achievements are unmatched; living under his rule is a blessing from our past lives."

"Hehehe, even if you hadn't said anything, we'd still go back and brag about it."

"Exactly! Back then, we were nearly starving to death; when we fled, people treated us like plague carriers, avoiding us at all costs. Now, we've finally lived well—it's like returning home in glory."

"Ha! These days, our family saves eleven taels of silver every year. If we tell our elders and neighbors, they won't believe us."

"All of this is thanks to Qin Feng—he is our second parent."

"To serve Qin Feng is our fortune; if he gives one word, even mountains of blades or seas of fire, we will not hesitate."

The crowd surged with passion, as if ready to accomplish great deeds for Qin Feng.

For Qin Feng, receiving such wholehearted support from his subjects filled him with immense pride.

Considering these people had traveled across mountains and rivers solely in response to his call, Qin Feng naturally could not let them go unrewarded.

"Liu Ming."

"Your Majesty, your subordinate is here!"

Qin Feng waved his hand with great generosity: "These five hundred Beixi People—give each of them ten taels of silver."

"All expenses for this homecoming visit shall be charged to my account."

"Since you're returning in glory, show the proper grandeur—don't shame Beixi County. Buy enough gifts, put on a big show, and live well."

At these words, Liu Ming furrowed his brow slightly: "Prince Qin, at this rate, it's Five Thousand Liang of Silver..."

Five Thousand Liang of Silver was no small sum.

Qin Feng, however, clicked his tongue in annoyance: "Just Five Thousand Liang of Silver? If promoted well, how much trouble could this save us?"

"On the Battlefield, every day of stalemate consumes tens of thousands of Liang of Silver."

"This is spending a little to accomplish much—do you understand?!"

Facing Qin Feng's rebuke, Liu Ming merely grinned and fell silent, immediately following Qin Feng's orders to give each of the five hundred Beixi People ten Tael of Silver.

The crowd of people were overjoyed, gazing at Qin Feng with burning eyes.