Gossip is just a way to relax in life; it's fine to look at it occasionally.
Xiao Zhixing was very busy, with the new city under construction and troops being trained at the same time.
The Southern Jiangsu Army was formed into a separate unit, and special operations training was added to its existing training.
Xiao Jiajun continued to focus on training infantry combat formations. The new recruits assigned to her were integrated into both armies and quickly adapted, growing stronger through actual combat.
The people below were all incredibly busy.
When there was no fighting, she would send the soldiers to help with construction, ostensibly to show her love and care for the people.
"Once the new city is built, more people will come, and more girls will come. Everyone will have the opportunity to find a wife and live a wonderful life!"
People's wishes and motivations are so simple and unpretentious.
Zhao Yunqi never sent anyone to take over the new city, leaving her to hold all military and political power over the area of Guixiong Pass and the new city.
She later learned that Zhao Yunqi had inquired about this matter at the court assembly, but no one was willing to come.
Li Xiao hesitated, "Guixiong New City has just been built. Sending officials down here would be a waste of talent. Why don't we wait a year or two? Perhaps Guixiong Pass will have been recaptured by then?"
The matter was left unresolved.
Meanwhile, Eagle One immediately brought the newly formed Ghost Guard to the new city.
“I will select the ten best students and personally mentor them.”
Her design for the Ghost Guard is very ambitious, and in the future, the personnel will involve both domestic and foreign personnel from all walks of life.
Therefore, a solid foundation must be laid.
The most basic divisions are the Intelligence Department, Logistics Department, Criminal and Armed Services Department, and General Council.
The intelligence department operates on two fronts, one inside and one outside, specializing in intelligence gathering and espionage.
The Logistics Department is in charge of personnel, finances, and supplies;
The Criminal and Armed Forces Department was responsible for the operation;
The general staff is responsible for compiling all information and making plans, but has no command authority.
Each department operates independently, and several department heads are directly responsible to her.
Yingyi will temporarily serve as her deputy, managing daily affairs on her behalf, and important actions must be carried out under her orders.
"Your Highness, the Ning family business has already started construction, but laborers are hard to find. Our soldiers cannot neglect their training to go and help. What do you think?"
The chaos in Yanshan led to a severe loss of people in the northern part of Beizhou, resulting in a severe labor shortage that could not be resolved even with high salaries.
This will put the new city construction in an awkward situation where there are no jobs available.
Xiao Zhixing put down his brush. "I'm already thinking of a solution to this matter."
She gestured for Ji Bai to sit down and pondered, "Two paths: rob from outside, or search from within."
Ji Bai: ...I still need to get used to the young prince's style. I can't make a fuss about it.
Xiao Zhixing chuckled, "It just so happens that everyone has had enough rest these past two days. Let's go to the grasslands again. We won't kill anyone, we'll just rob people."
Free labor, what a great business.
Once they've used her up, they'll have the Northern Barbarians pay to redeem her. If they don't, she'll continue to do hard labor for them.
"Write another memorial to me, roughly saying that I need to borrow the imperial gazette."
Ji Bai listened attentively, trying to understand, "What's the use?"
"No one is coming because people don't know that this place is safe now and there are plenty of unclaimed lands to cultivate. What we need to do is spread the word."
Newspapers existed in this era, namely the Imperial Gazette.
Every four days, the message was delivered by fast horse to the local areas, where local officials would then print and post it to inform the public about important events of the imperial court.
Ji Bai immediately understood and smiled, "Good idea."
Xiao Zhixing curled up the corners of his mouth, "You can also briefly mention our military achievements at the beginning, emphasizing that with the soldiers of both armies here, this place is the safest, and there are countless cattle and sheep, and vast tracts of fertile land. We welcome the people to come and live and work in peace and contentment."
Ji Bai: "Will...will His Majesty allow this?"
Xiao Zhixing shrugged. "I did this for the construction of Beizhou and the new city. Since the prefect of Beizhou, An Ziji, hasn't shown up to find a solution, I have no choice but to seek help from the emperor."
Qi Danhe often came over to maintain their relationship, but Lord An Zijian had never met him before.
It is said that during the siege of Yanshan, the other party was frightened along with the emperor, and also lost his beloved concubine and illegitimate son. He fell ill and never recovered.
They didn't even send anyone over.
Then she wouldn't stand on ceremony.
She is a first-rank prince, who seems only capable of managing the affairs of a small area in the new city.
However, given his previous title of commanding the border troops, it wouldn't be unreasonable for him to use the pretext of construction to meddle in the affairs of the northern prefecture.
Anyway, her current persona is that of a reckless, unruly young genius general who, relying on her family background, status, and military achievements, doesn't take anyone seriously.
If you're dissatisfied with An Ziji, then confront him directly and seize his power.
You disagree? Come and hit me then!
When it comes to domineering presence, only Prince Xiao can match him!
That's right, all those so-called spoiled brats and young talents are mere underlings in front of her!
[A life of unbridled extravagance and self-expression—that's what I envy.]
The enemy was hoping she'd get too carried away, but hey, well, what happened next—
[The goddess is the true epitome of a chosen one; those so-called protagonists who pretend to be low-key, play dumb to outsmart others, and act like fools are just too low-class! They're all insecure guys without real talent!]
True heroes are reckless! One wave higher than the next!
You disagree? Beat me then!
[Hahaha, I can just imagine how frustrated my opponent must be, itching to get her but unable to do anything about it.]
[Xiao Bo: Arrogant and domineering! Disdainful of others! Overconfident and conceited! I hope you crash and burn!]
[Hey, the hater changed accounts again? Another one who's lost their composure, too bad, a major upset is impossible!]
[Pirate captain, are you truly in love with our goddess?]
[Exactly, such persistence, could it be that love has turned to hate?]
【Ha ha ha ha--】
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