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Counting the numbers, there are over two thousand ruffians and a Minor Leader in the Stronghold. Among these people, some are inherently violent, while others are merely trying to make a living in chaotic times.
Ye Yang does not concern himself with these details and integrates them all into the army of Liang City. As for those unruly Bandit leaders, he has Wang Lie send over a dozen leaders to Sishui County to collect their bounties. Each of these individuals is on the wanted list of County City, and many have even killed officials; the Sishui County Office has long harbored deep hatred for them.
...
Standing on the mountaintop with his sword drawn, Ye Yang looked sternly at the soldiers of Liang City as they transported supplies such as grain, equipment, and horses down from the Stronghold.
Wang Lie approached with the Tiger Fury Blade in hand and respectfully said, "My lord, the inventory of supplies has been completed!"
"Read it."
"There are a total of twenty thousand stones of grain, two hundred seventeen horses, countless weapons, Armor, and equipment. Among them are one thousand one hundred twenty-seven Wooden Blades, three hundred forty-seven Iron Swords, twenty-eight Axes, and one thousand two hundred eighty-four Spears, all made of refined iron. Additionally, we have seized three hundred pounds of gold, thirty thousand pounds of Silver Coins, one hundred twenty thousand taels in silver notes, and countless Knife Currency."
"Mm."
Ye Yang smiled with satisfaction; this time's haul from Liang City is enough to cover ten years' worth of taxes for the city. This means that the common people can live without taxes for ten years, and he can also accumulate land for profit, creating a peaceful haven amidst chaos. Of course, all this depends on having sufficient power; otherwise, various forces will surely covet Liang City's wealth.
At that moment, a group of weeping women emerged from the Stronghold, numbering around several hundred. Each one was crying bitterly, their eyes red.
"What is going on?" Ye Yang asked.
Wang Lie smiled slightly and replied, "These women were originally virtuous citizens from various places who were captured by strongmen and brought here. Now that my lord's influence has spread far and wide, these women have regained their lives."
As he spoke, Wang Lie suddenly had an odd expression. Leaning closer, he said with a smile, "My lord, Liang City is located in the heart of Central Plains, surrounded by nobles from various countries who seek pleasure. Why not gather these women and open a renowned brothel in Liang City? This way, we can turn Liang City into a place of indulgence for wealthy youths and naturally avoid disturbances from war..."
"No!"
Ye Yang raised his sword-like eyebrows and decisively rejected, "I would rather write the future of Liang City with swords and blood than sacrifice the bodies and dignity of these innocent women to please those good-for-nothings. Upon returning to Liang City, you will immediately draft a list of prominent families within a thousand miles of Liang City."
"My lord, what do you mean?"
"Hmph, recruit those we can. If we can't recruit them..."
Ye Yang lightly waved his arm, "Then we take it by force!"
"Yes, my lord is wise!" Wang Lie's eyes sparkled, seemingly very excited and pleased with Ye Yang's thunderous methods.
After a while, Ye Yang asked again, "Where is Tianhe?"
"Oh!" Wang Lie smiled, "He said he wouldn't have a chance to fight in this battle and was unsatisfied, so he took two hundred Dragon Armored Warriors to another stronghold at Linping Mountain. At this moment, he should have already succeeded."
"Damn!"
Ye Yang clicked his tongue and said nothing more. He knew Zhang Tianhe's character well—fiery and passionate, he could not stand bandits who occupied mountains and plundered the people. The bandits at Linping Mountain were notorious, and Zhang Tianhe had long hated them to the bone. Now that he had the opportunity, how could he not take action himself?
Moments later, sure enough, a series of tiger roars echoed from the horizon as Beast God Valley's heir Zhang Tianhe descended from the sky. With one hand raised, two heads rolled into the grass before Ye Yang.
"Zi Yu, this is the head of the right-side stronghold's minor leader. I have already taken the stronghold and am currently ordering those little thieves to transport grain down the mountain."
Zhang Tianhe laughed heartily, "This time, you don't need to take action yourself!"
Ye Yang responded with silence.
Without saying much, this actually saved a lot of time. A round trip in one day was enough to pacify the bandits in two mountains, eliminating two major threats to the surrounding people while also allowing Liang City to collect a large amount of supplies and provisions. This further solidified Liang City's and Ye Yang's reputation throughout the region, achieving multiple goals at once!
...
The supplies were naturally transported back to Liang City. As for the women who had been captured and taken up the mountain, Ye Yang gave each of them ten taels of silver to return home on their own. For the women whose hometowns had become war-torn areas, about a hundred in total, with no place to stay, Ye Yang ordered Zhang Fei to lead a hundred Dragon Armored Warriors to escort these women back to Liang City, arranging for them to work in the lord's mansion doing chores like washing rice and cooking.
By the time the sun was setting in the west, Ye Yang and his group finally returned to the city. The Dragon Armored Warriors, led by Yun Xiaoxi, came out of the city to welcome them back triumphantly. Everyone was overjoyed, and the Treasury of Liang City was truly filled for the first time.
Looking at the piles of provisions and treasures made of gold and silver, Treasury Supervisor Linghu Bao's eyes sparkled as he couldn't help but exclaim, "Lord Ziyu is indeed extraordinary! With so many supplies, it’s likely that even several nearby County Cities combined wouldn’t have as much! In recent years, due to continuous wars and natural disasters, I never expected that this would actually benefit these Bandits!"
Ye Yang smiled slightly without saying much. After giving some instructions regarding the lord's mansion, he hurried back to the Ye Family Mansion.
...
"Young Master!" A maid stood gracefully in the corridor, bowing respectfully.
Ye Yang recognized her; she was once his concubine named Xiao Lianxiang, now dedicated to taking care of his daily needs. However, since Ye Yang had not lived at home for a long time, they had grown somewhat distant. Moreover, after arriving in this world, he had not been intimate with Xiao Lianxiang. She was originally Ye Batian's woman, and a gentleman does not take what belongs to others.
"Is Yun Xiaoxi here?" Ye Yang asked.
Xiao Lianxiang shook her head, "Miss Yun left early this morning and hasn't returned."
"Oh..."
Ye Yang frowned. Could it be that Yun Xiaoxi was still searching for the Twelve Divine Artifacts in the Fire God Clan's Tomb? Well, Elder Qingxuan from Hidden Dragon Hall had also tasked him with finding the Twelve Divine Relics. The matters in Liang City could wait; he needed to go meet up with Yun Xiaoxi.
After eating some sauced beef and downing a large bowl of Rice Wine, which he considered dinner, Ye Yang shouldered his True Fire Sword and set off alone towards the Fire God Clan's Tomb, disappearing into the night.
...
Fire God Clan, Ancestral Tomb.
Specters flickered, and faintly, there were sounds of Wailing of Ghosts and Gods. The Six Great Guardian Clans were said to be descendants of gods, and their ancestral burial grounds were filled with all kinds of mysteries, making the Fire God Clan's Tomb eerie and terrifying, scaring countless timid Gravekeepers to death.
Amidst the mist, a beautiful figure floated down from the trees—it was Yun Xiaoxi.
She bent down and picked up a broken dagger. Yun Xiaoxi trembled slightly, revealing a hint of astonishment on her face: "Could it be that the people from Asura Hall have already been here?"
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