In fact, if Li Yi was willing, Li Lin could completely protect their family's lives.
However, Li Yi would not completely believe Li Lin.
It was just like how he could have resigned from his position, retained his title, and lived a life of glory.
Li Yi didn't want to put his life in Li Shimin's hands, but he didn't have the capital to resist.
Therefore, Li Lin had informed him of the pros and cons of Chen Heng and his purpose of coming here from the very beginning, thus stabilizing the Youzhou Governor who felt very insecure.
…….
Twenty miles outside White Cloud City, the Left Guards stopped and set up camp.
No matter how bold Hou Junji was, without Li Shimin's orders, he didn't dare to lead an army into a feudal lord's fief.
After the army settled down, Hou Junji led one thousand personal guards to White Cloud City to announce the decree.
At the south gate of White Cloud City, Zhang Zhao and Fa Zheng led the generals and civil officials to welcome the angel.
After greeting them, Hou Junji and the others were welcomed into White Cloud City and into King Jing's estate.
"In accordance with the heavens, the Shengwu Emperor decreed: …….. He gave King Jing ten pairs of jade, twenty pieces of silk and three hundred taels of purple gold.”
"Thank you, Imperial Father!"
Li Lin took the imperial edict from Hou Junji's hand.
"Your Highness, please wait a moment. His Majesty still has a decree to reward the White Cloud City army.”Hou Junji smiled as he handed the imperial edict to Li Lin.
"Great General, please go ahead." Li Lin also cupped his hands and smiled, then stood to the side.
"General of the Jing King Manor, Li Cunxiao, receive the decree!”
"I accept the decree." Under Li Lin's signal, Li Cunxiao stood up and cupped his hands.
“……. The disciples were speechless. Li Cunxiao made great contributions to the country. He was granted the title of Xuanwei General and the title of Light Che Duwei. He was given 500 taels of gold and a precious medicine. He was honored.”
The Xuanwei General was two ranks higher than the General of the Prince's Mansion, who was a Rank Five.
Moreover, he was even given a rank.
Xun and Wu Sanguan are all from the fourth grade.
This reward could not be said to not be heavy!
"I accept the decree. Thank you for your kindness, Your Majesty!”
“.….. The disciples were speechless. Officer Gao Shun of the General of the Army of King Jing's Mansion…He was granted the title of General Dingyuan and the title of Commander of the Cavalry. He was given 500 taels of gold and a precious medicine.”
“.….. The disciples were speechless. Commander Xu Chu of the Yue Cavalry Camp…He was granted the title of General Ningyuan and given 500 taels of gold and a precious medicine.”
“.….. The disciples were speechless. Commander Liu Ben of the Yue Cavalry Camp.... He was granted the title of guerrilla general and given 100 taels of gold and a precious medicine.”
“.….. The disciples were speechless. Yue Cavalry Camp Lieutenant Dian Wei.... He was granted the title of General Ningyuan and given 500 taels of gold and a precious medicine.”
“.…... The disciples were speechless. Commander of the Yue Cavalry Camp, Liang Shi.... He was granted the title of guerrilla general and given 100 taels of gold and a precious medicine.”
“.……”
A round of rewards came.
Xu Chu, Dian Wei, and the others, who were originally white, had all become generals below the fifth rank. The original commander of the Yue Cavalry camp, Liang Shi and Liu Ben, had also entered the ranks of generals.
All the soldiers of the North Manor Army who went out to fight were rewarded.
Moreover, it was very generous!
With the support of the country's fate, their cultivation speed would increase.
However, because it was only in a border town like White Cloud City, and there was no specific official position, the blessings that could be obtained were actually limited.
This was also Li Shi Min's psychological attack.
As a general, who didn't want to be as strong as possible?
After experiencing the benefits of the blessing of the country's fate, many people would have ambitions for high positions and titles.
Ambition wasn't a big deal. Anyway, Li Shi Min could take away such benefits in a matter of days.
He hoped that the generals of White Cloud City would grow ambitious after experiencing it and get used to this blessing.
In this way, the generals of White Cloud City would slowly draw closer to him.
However, this plan was destined to fail.
Not to mention the increase in cultivation speed in the military camp, just the increase in loyalty in the military camp was fixed.
Moreover, there was no specific official position, and the enhancement was limited. Compared to the five-fold cultivation speed of the special construction military camp, it was simply nothing.
Hou Junji smiled.
He waved his hand to signal the soldiers who had followed him in to hand over all the rewards to the Yue Cavalry Camp for King Jing to distribute.
Hou Junji turned to Li Lin."Your Highness, His Majesty is very concerned about the North Manor Army's battle and is very happy. He has specially ordered me to reward the three armies.”
" Your Highness, look..."
"Duke Lu, it's already late today. Rest for a day and head to the camp tomorrow to review the three armies.”
"Yes, I will follow your orders."
Glancing at Hou Junji, Li Lin turned to Xu Chu."Zhongkang, bring Duke Lu to rest.”
"Here!"
"Duke Lu, please."
"General is too polite."
After Hou Junji and the others had left, Li Lin handed the imperial edict to his subordinate and put it away in a box. His subordinate sat down at the front.
"Young Master, it seems like His Majesty the Emperor is planning to attack his heart.”
As he spoke, Zhang Zhao looked at Lu Tong and the other generals who had not received any rewards and were left behind to guard White Cloud City during the last battle.
" Your Highness, I…" Noticing Zhang Zhao's gaze, Lu Tong immediately stood up from his chair, cupped his hands, and was about to speak.
"General Lu, there is no need to say more. This king believes in your loyalty.”
Li Lin did not treat these old generals unfairly. Their loyalty base was high enough, and with the influence of the military camp, each of them was now above 80.
There was no need for Li Lin to worry.
"Thank you for your trust, Your Highness!" Lu Tong and the other generals bowed with touched expressions, and their loyalty increased by a few points.
As for the issue of loyalty, didn't Zhang Zhao, who was his trusted aide, know?
Naturally, he knew.
However, as his subordinate, he had to constantly find opportunities for his lord to subdue the civil and military officials under him. This was what Zhang Zhao should do.
That was why he said that on purpose.
"Then, Your Highness, what should we do during the military review tomorrow?”Gao Shun stood up and asked after Lu Tong and the others sat down.
"As usual, other than the battle formation, we must show the North Manor Army's strength!”Li Lin said.
"Yes, I will obey your orders!"
……
The next day, in the camp.
Hou Junji, the Angel, sat on the high platform where the commander of the three armies was inspecting. Li Lin sat beside him, and the other generals and officers stood on either side.
Below them, the 30,000 North Manor Army main troops had already lined up!
"Duke Lu, Your Highness, the North Manor Army is ready. Shall we begin the inspection?”Gao Shun clasped his hands and reported to Hou Junji and Li Lin.
"Begin!"
The armored Hou Junji bellowed. Gao Shun didn't ask Li Lin any further questions and waved his flag, signaling the beginning of the Three Forces Martial Exhibition.
The aura of the 30,000-strong army quickly gathered.
Hou Junji and the other Left Guard generals, as well as the cultivators and Spirit Cultivators outside the camp, felt their bodies tremble.
The murderous aura that came from their faces showed that the North Manor Army had become elites.
Hou Junji and the others were shocked to see that this army had become an elite force.
Hou Junji glanced at the similarly armored Li Lin and sighed."I didn't expect King Jing to be so capable. In just a few months, he managed to train the North Mansion Army to such a level.”
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