What does Dagan Royal Family mean?

Lin Che looked at Jiang Ziang with some surprise, wanting to see if this old prince was joking.

According to the previous nature of the royal family, they were definitely stingy, and it was good enough that they did not immediately send people to divide up the Sixteen Prefectures of Yanyun.

Now directly appoint a king of a different surname?

You know, to be a king, one must have a fiefdom.

Could it be that he is doing something to the fiefdom?

"Haha. Your Majesty, I am naturally grateful for your grace."

This sentence is Lin Che's true words. Conferring the title of king of a different surname is already the highest honor. If you really want to insist, you have to add the title of "sub-father".

But at his age, it was obviously inappropriate for Jiang Li to call him dad.

This kind of thing can only be shouted behind closed doors.

"Hahaha, as long as General Lin is satisfied, that's good. As for this fiefdom, His Majesty intends to award all sixteen states of Yanyun to General Lin."

"all?"

"All of them! Sixteen states!"

Lin Che made a tactical retreat. The fiefdom of these sixteen states was really beyond his expectations.

When has Da Gan ever been so generous?

Lin Che had definitely considered the idea of ​​a fiefdom, but he thought Da Gan would only give him half at most, eight states, and this would not even include Youzhou.

But now, it was given to the sixteen states in one breath.

Although this was originally in his pocket, isn't Da Gan greedy at all?

He has already withdrawn directly, so why doesn't Da Gan take advantage of the opportunity to move in?

"Then I would like to thank the royal family for their kindness."

Jiang Ziang's heart began to beat fast when he heard this. This was the highest reward possible, so why wasn't Lin Che excited at all?

If that's the case, will it be difficult to talk about what's next?

"General Lin, this is the greatest sincerity from our royal family. However, according to our ancestral system, there are some rules I would like to discuss with General Lin."

"Old Prince, please speak."

Jiang Ziang spoke tentatively, "General Lin has been crowned king, ruling over sixteen states. This is cause for celebration. According to ancestral rules, each state must fly the Great Gan Emperor's flag and pay tribute annually..."

So that's how it is.

The royal family of Dagan doesn't need substance, but they need face.

The current conditions were generous enough. Moreover, his mind was now completely focused on the Eight Gates of the Shrine, so it was impossible for him to fall out with Da Gan for such a small matter of face.

What you get in your hands is the most practical.

"It should be so! After all, the Sixteen Prefectures of Yanyun are still our Dagan territory, and the Dagan imperial flag must be hoisted!"

A satisfied smile suddenly appeared on Jiang Ziang's old face.

It all went too smoothly.

"General Lin is truly benevolent and righteous. That leaves only one thing left. That's stationing troops and appointing officials to various prefectures..."

This may seem like a trivial sentence, but it is actually the key.

Lin Che immediately said, "I don't have any opinions. I will follow your Majesty's orders."

"Haha, His Majesty has already made all the arrangements before I set out. The Divine Machine Battalion is invincible and its reputation in the Sixteen States is at its peak. From now on, the garrisons of the Sixteen States will be fully entrusted to the Divine Machine Battalion."

Lin Che frowned: Give him fiefdom and military power, but don’t ask any questions.

Does this Da Gan really want him to establish himself as king?

But in reality, this was also a helpless move by the Dagan royal family. If they competed with Lin Che for the right to station troops, there would be only one result: they would have to spend military funds to support Lin Che's troops.

The Shenji Camp is so powerful that even their Black Armor Army is far inferior to it.

Are you still thinking about raising a second army in the Sixteen States to contain the Shenji Camp?

It would be better to have Lin Che stationed in the Sixteen States, thus dispersing the Divine Machine Battalion in disguise. If Lin Che had his own territory, his own concerns and constraints, then the Divine Machine Battalion might be trapped forever.

Before, the Shenji Camp was barefoot and dared to kill anyone. Now that they have occupied the Sixteen States, they dare not leave their territory at will.

Moreover, the right to station troops has been given to you. As for the remaining power to appoint various officials, you would feel embarrassed to snatch it all away, right?

Lin Che thought about it for a moment and got a general idea.

The fundamental reason is that Dagan is afraid that he will turn against him. If he really attacks Tiandu City in anger, no one can stop him.

"Please ask the old prince to inform His Majesty on my behalf that the sixteen states will be handed over to me. She can rest assured."

"Hahaha. I'll definitely bring it. Right now, official positions in various states are vacant, and the people's daily lives are greatly affected. Now that General Lin has withdrawn with the Divine Machine Battalion, all the pressure will fall on the Black Armor Army. To be honest, in the Black Armor Army, anyone who can pick up a pen and read has been temporarily appointed as the local governor..."

Lin Che smiled. So you were waiting for me here.

However, when it comes to appointing local officials, there are really few qualified people in his Shenjiying.

You can take care of the Confucian Academy.

Ji Bu and Ishigami-ryu have always been helpful, so it is only right that I help their students to take off.

Don’t scholars just want to pass the imperial examinations and benefit the people?

"Old Prince, Your Majesty can directly appoint officials from the Sixteen Provinces. However, we must reserve positions in You Province. Haha, I won't hide it from you, Old Prince. I see that many students in the Confucian Academy are very talented and ambitious. I want to give them a chance."

Jiang Ziang was overjoyed and clapped his hands, "Alright. Then I'll listen to General Lin. Haha, Confucian scholars are indeed worthy of being reused. Hahaha."

Jiang Ziang was so excited.

Now, officials in at least fifteen states are all from the imperial court, and they can completely use the economy to contain the Shenjiying. Even their annual income and population are clear.

These officials are the best link and the best means of control.

"Haha, thank you for your hard work, Old Prince!"

Lin Che also laughed, thinking in her heart:

I don't have many scholars under my command now, but I have a knife in my hand. If you officials don't obey, there will be many bandits and roving bandits on the road.

If you get killed someday, you can't blame me.

"Haha, General Lin, shall we begin the announcement?"

"Hehe. Old Prince, please!!"

Both of them felt that this exchange was extremely pleasant.

Jiang Ziang took out the imperial edict that he had prepared long ago and saw that Lin Che had already bowed in greeting.

At this moment, I recited:

[Transmit the order to His Majesty, the Great Emperor!]

[I have made contributions to the nation, and my name will be remembered for generations to come. Here is the commander of the Shenji Camp, Lin Che, a man of unparalleled loyalty and courage, and exceptional wisdom and strategy. He led his troops to recapture the Sixteen Prefectures of Yanyun, expand the territory, and secure the people, making him a towering figure throughout the world.]

[I am delighted and have specially promoted you to the title of the first king of a different surname in Dagan, and granted you the Sixteen Prefectures of Yanyun as fiefdoms, to be hereditary for generations, in recognition of your extraordinary merits.]

[However, the title of a prince must be granted by Heaven. Lin Che is ordered to depart for Tiandu City immediately and receive the title in front of the Imperial Ancestral Temple. This is my decree!]

Upon hearing this, Lin Che said respectfully, "Your humble servant, I obey your command!"

"Haha, General Lin. Conferring the title of King of a different surname is a major event. You will need to go to Tiandu City in person and His Majesty will personally confer the title on you. If you have nothing else to do, you should leave early."

I never thought that I would be able to see double skin milk openly again so soon.

"Okay, old prince. I have some things to take care of here, and we'll set off in five days!"