Chapter 1030: Chapter 25: The Empire Stabilized Across the Four Directions, Thus Deserving the Title of Divine Shooter General The return of Changsun Wuchou was warmly welcomed by the Qilin Army. The followers under Marquis Qin Wu’s command gathered around. They inquired about the items Changsun Wuchou had brought back, and once they acquired what they each desired, they dispersed with a roar. Among them, Xu Tiange received the seeds he needed, murmuring about how the recent auspicious signs from the heavens had increased the water flow. Although it later gradually receded, it was still much better than the original levels. Perhaps something good could be cultivated. Fan Qing personally entertained the generals under Li Zhaowen’s command. He planned to prepare an outline of thoughts first, turning these valiant generals within the Duke Mansion into people with the same aspirations and ambitions, so that comrades could be entrusted to such leaders. Breaking Army saw the alliance treaty personally drafted by Li Zhaowen, which Changsun Wuchou took out, and was overjoyed, retreating to study it further. Li Guanyi, on the other hand, saw the six chests of treasures. The Nine-colored Deer noticed the clear dreams in the young Lord’s eyes, the blend of royal and domineering demeanor suddenly blurred, enveloped in a golden glow, the corners of the young one’s mouth curled up, unable to fall back down. Li Guanyi, feeling refreshed and invigorated! “Such numerous gold and silver artifacts, if used well, can allow the people of Aqini City to live well in the autumn, avoiding the fierce weather and climate transitions from late summer to early autumn…” Li Guanyi reached out to grab a handful of artifacts, with bright eyes. Li Guanyi curiously asked: “But, why send so many gold hairpins and jade hairpins?” Follow current ɴᴏᴠᴇʟs on novｅlfire.net Changsun Wuchou’s heart stirred, he stepped forward to bow and said: “The alliance agreement was given by Lord, as for these gold and silver jade artifacts, they are Second Young Master’s personal collection, who personally instructed me to bring them to you.” Li Guanyi was astonished: “Erlang’s personal collection?” Changsun Wuchou had already tried to subtly hint, these many items used by women, gold hairpins and jade hairpins, couldn’t he figure it out? Li Guanyi thought for a moment, smiling: “I see!” “I was saying, Erlang with his clear features, extraordinary demeanor, and handsome appearance, turns out to be this!” Changsun Wuchou’s eyes brightened. Li Guanyi clapped his hands, saying: “So he has won the hearts of so many women, gifted with so many gold hairpins and jade hairpins!” Changsun Wuchou felt utterly deflated, like death. The pressure was so great it caused headaches and stomach aches. “Ah, haha… that’s right.” Changsun Wuchou once again gave up, as Li Guanyi accepted these many things, along with the return gifts brought by Changsun Wuchou, Li Guanyi clasped the exquisite sword, smilingly acknowledging. The entire Aqini City, at this time, entered a stage of rapid ascension, with Breaking Army personally present, Li Guanyi would not suffer a loss in the alliance treaty between both sides. Both sides agreed on trade, alliances, and various agreements, big and small. When Li Guanyi had the time to visit Duke Zhen’s Xiyi City, he could personally sign the alliance contract with Duke Mansion, but before this, due to Breaking Army’s strategies, and Li Zhaowen’s help, this alliance had already begun to exert its influence. Leather, fruits, quinoa from Aqini City were sent to Xiyi City. And from various border towns, grain, ceramics, and other items from the Central Plains were also delivered here. The mutual market of both sides, economic flow, Li Guanyi issued orders to encourage agriculture, stimulate economic development, meanwhile, Fan Qing as the general, with over ten talented generals sent by Li Zhaowen as deputies and vice generals, led the army to sweep around. In just one month, Li Guanyi had taken over the entire territory of ancient Aqini Kingdom. Stretching five to six hundred li north to south, and four hundred li east to west. All cities, towns, and villages, big and small, came under Li Guanyi’s command. Lightening taxes, Breaking Army examined and established laws, differing from Jiangnan with lenient penalties, declaring: Law is to maintain order, to extend intent, it must not be estranged from human sentiment, not rigid and unchanging. Noble families in Jiangnan are arrogant, needing to be constrained with Xiao Zhi’s talent through strict laws and harsh penalties to make them obey the rules. While the Western Regions are rough in customs, requiring lenient and simplified laws to let them slowly adapt. Li Guanyi nodded, asking: “Sir, do you understand law?” Breaking Army smiled and replied: “A little, a little.” Later, when Li Guanyi was casually chatting with Breaking Army, mentioning the many figures in the Heavenly Strategy Mansion, Breaking Army said: “Wen Lingjun is adept at wielding great momentum, when accumulating a vast surge of power, no one in the world can rival him; Wen He appears proficient in self-planning, but in truth, he is a talent capable of strategizing for the nation, good at capturing the people’s heart.” “Can protect oneself, and also safeguard the people of the world.” “Yuan Zhi is skilled in ingeniously changing strategies, adept at military affairs, able to lead a war involving hundreds of thousands of men.” “Xiao Zhi is calm, adept at statutes and governance.” “Yan Daiqing is highly focused and meticulous, excelling in internal political coordination; Fang Ziqiao is gentle and calm, full of wit and strategy, Du Keming is resolute and decisive, capable of making immediate decisions, Wei Xuancheng is shrewd, able to recognize others’ shortcomings.” “These are all outstanding talents of the time, able to be taken under your command, my Lord.” “Combined with the students from the academy, they can support the flourishing of the Jiangnan region.” Li Guanyi said: “It’s just luck, however, Mr. Po Jun, what are you good at?” The Purple-eyed Strategist drank tea without excitement, merely saying: “Me?” “I know a little bit of everything.” Li Guanyi laughed heartily. Thus, over thirty days, a region was established, consolidating the various cities, although the Western Regions are somewhat sparsely populated, it’s incomparable to the Central Plains, Li Guanyi appointed Pan Wanxiu and Gongsun Huaizhi as officials, expanding cities and transforming them into new towns. They popularized the structure of karez, announcing it to the world. The department encourages agriculture, lightening taxes, allowing people fleeing from Ying Country and Chen Country from the Central Plains to enter, also gathering wandering tribes.