HCB Chapter 1249 This world is just like this
Chapter 1249 This world is just like this
They captured this super war fortress, known as the "most impregnable city in the world," without shedding a drop of blood.
It also completely won over the hearts of everyone in the city.
The Phoenix Descent Dress she wore, her only nightgown, seemed to sense the joy of this bloodless victory.
The extremely dark black Suzhou brocade fabric appeared exceptionally solemn and dignified on the exotic streets of Antu City.
The giant phoenix embroidered with real gold thread has smiling eyes, full of benevolence and generosity as it reigns supreme.
It was as if it were announcing the arrival of a brand new era to these new subjects who had just submitted to it.
"Husband," she gently rested her head on Lin Zhen's shoulder, her voice carrying a hint of emotion that she herself was unaware of, "don't you think we've been too bad?"
"They just took away the empire that others had worked so hard to build with ease."
"Is it bad?" Lin Zhen laughed upon hearing this.
He reached out and gently pulled her into his arms, his deep eyes filled with doting affection and tenderness.
"My silly Yan'er, don't you understand yet?"
"That's just how the world is."
"The victor is king, the loser is villain; the strong prey on the weak."
“If we do not seize his power today, he will come to seize our kingdom tomorrow.”
"We simply made the right choice before them."
As he spoke, he turned his gaze to the magnificent Sky Keep in the distance, where their Great Qian Dragon and Phoenix Battle Flag had already been planted.
A cold, undeniable domineering glint flashed in those deep eyes.
"From today onwards, this city belongs to the Lin family."
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Inside the castle tower of Azuchi Castle, in that incredibly luxurious council hall that once belonged to Oda Nobunaga.
Lin Zhen and Murong Yan sat side by side on the main seat, which was made from a single piece of huge golden nanmu wood and symbolized the supreme power of "all people under heaven".
Below them were all the surrendered generals of the Oda clan, led by Akechi Mitsuhide, Niwa Nagahide, and Sakuma Morimasa, who had just redeemed himself through meritorious service.
And all the senior generals of the Great Qian Eastern Expeditionary Army, led by Yue Fei, Elizabeth, and Chess Buddha.
The atmosphere in the entire hall was solemn and somber.
All eyes were focused on the Eastern Emperor and Empress, who sat in the main seats like a divine couple.
Their eyes were filled with awe, worship, and a deep sense of curiosity.
They all wanted to know about this legendary emperor and empress who, with lightning speed, overturned the entire Japanese political landscape in just a few days.
What other amazing and incredible feats will happen next?
"Everyone."
After a long silence, Lin Zhen finally broke the suffocating silence with a slow, deliberate speech.
His voice wasn't loud, but it carried clearly to every corner of the hall.
"Oda Nobunaga is dead, and Azuchi Castle has fallen."
"From this day forward, Japan will be an inseparable part of my Great Qian Empire."
"All Japanese citizens are citizens of our Great Qian Dynasty."
"All Japanese lands belong to our Great Qian territory."
"Wherever the laws of our Great Qian Dynasty extend, you shall all obey them without exception!"
"If there are those who do not comply or who harbor different intentions."
"What Oda Nobunaga is today will be your tomorrow!"
His domineering and warning opening remarks sent a chill down the spines of all the Japanese generals present who had surrendered!
They knew that the seemingly gentle and refined young prince before them was not the kind of benevolent monarch they had imagined.
He is a true, ruthless dragon that devours people without spitting out the bones!
“Of course,” Lin Zhen changed the subject, a warm, spring-like smile appearing on his handsome face. “I have always been fair in rewarding and punishing.”
Those who make contributions will be rewarded!
Those who commit offenses will be punished!
"The three men, Akechi Mitsuhide, Niwa Nagahide, and Sakuma Morimasa, deserve immense credit for the capture of Azuchi Castle!"
"This king has made his decision!"
"I hereby appoint Akechi Mitsuhide as the first 'Governor-General' of the Great Qian Dynasty stationed in Japan! He shall be in charge of all military and political affairs of Japan! He shall be granted a thousand taels of gold and ten thousand acres of fertile land!"
"I hereby appoint Niwa Nagahide as the first 'Minister of Finance' of our Great Qian Dynasty stationed in Japan! He shall be in charge of all the money, grain and tax revenue of Japan! He shall be granted 800 taels of gold and 8,000 mu of fertile land!"
"I hereby appoint Sakuma Morimasa as the first 'Lord of Azuchi Castle' stationed in Japan by our Great Qian Dynasty! He shall be responsible for guarding Azuchi Castle and maintaining the security of the capital region! He shall be granted five hundred taels of gold and five thousand mu of fertile land!"
Lin Zhen's bestowal of honors was like a series of bombshells, instantly detonating throughout the hall!
All the surrendered Japanese generals looked at the three "lucky ones" whose names were called with a complex gaze filled with envy, jealousy, and a hint of resentment.
Mitsuhide Akechi and the other two were so excited that they were trembling all over!
They never expected that this prince of the Celestial Empire would be so generous!
Such courage!
Right from the start, they handed over the three most important positions in the entire Japanese country to these "outsiders" who had just surrendered!
This trust!
This shows how highly they regard you!
Their hearts, which had been filled with unease and trepidation because of their betrayal of their former master, were instantly filled with an unprecedented surge of emotion and the impulse to die for a friend!
"Your humble servants... kowtow in gratitude for Your Highness's divine grace!"
Without any further hesitation, the three of them knelt down heavily on the ground with a "thump," bowing deeply to Lin Zhen and Murong Yan with absolute loyalty and reverence from the depths of their souls!
"I am willing to give my life for the Prince, for His Majesty, for my Great... Great Qian Empire! I would gladly die a thousand deaths!"
Lin Zhen looked at the three men kneeling on the ground, tears of gratitude streaming down their faces, practically swearing to the heavens that they would be his dogs, and a satisfied smile appeared on his face.
He knew that his cunning plan of "spending a fortune to buy a horse's bones" had succeeded.
He wanted to tell them this in the most direct and blatant way, in front of all the surrendered Japanese generals.
Follow me, Lin Zhen, and you'll have plenty to eat!
As long as you are loyal to me, I, Lin Zhen, will not shortchange you on high positions, generous salaries, money, and beautiful women.
But if anyone dares to play tricks or schemes against me...
The charred corpse of Oda Nobunaga, which is still hanging on the city wall as a warning, is your best example!
As expected, under the "personal testimony" of Akechi Mitsuhide and the other two, which was filled with ecstasy and pride.
The way all the Japanese generals who had previously harbored their own ulterior motives and wavered in their resolve looked at Lin Zhen changed.
There was no longer any doubt or resentment in his eyes.
All that remained was naked, fanatical greed and ambition!
They were like sharks that had smelled blood, rushing to kneel down and desperately professing their loyalty to Lin Zhen and Murong Yan.
"Your Highness! Your Majesty! I, Mori Terumoto, am willing to lead my Mori clan's army of 100,000 men to pacify the entire Kansai region for Your Highnesses!"
"Your Highness! Your Majesty! I, Uesugi Kagekatsu, am willing to offer all the land and people of my Echigo Province, hoping only to follow you both and establish unparalleled achievements!"
"Me too! Me too! Your Highness, look at me! I am Motochika of the Chosoko clan, the best swimmer! I am willing to be the most humble foot soldier for your Great Qian Royal Navy!"