Xiao Cui was shocked: "How could I not understand what your Highness said?
After a victory, shouldn't the people worship and celebrate?"
“What is a cause for celebration for others is not a good thing for me.
I just want to get my job done and then continue doing business and making money.
What if everyone thinks I'm good at fighting and wants me to go to war in the future? "
Xiao Cui suddenly understood after hearing this: "If that's the case, it's indeed a good thing.
Fighting is too dangerous. If you face a large enemy army, it will be no easier to negotiate than the people on Vulture Mountain.
It would be better for Your Highness to stay in the capital."
"Hmph! I actually think that even if Your Highness leads the army to fight against the enemy, he can still win.
At least she is more powerful than Qin Qingxue."
Lin Yue said coldly.
"That's not the way to say it. War is so dangerous and has no benefits.
Our Highness is not short of money, so why would he do those things?"
Xiao Cui said seriously.
In her opinion, Li Ye’s safety is the most important thing.
"Xiao Cui is absolutely right. I think so too." Li Ye said.
The news that all the bandits in Vulture Mountain had surrendered quickly spread throughout the capital.
But some people suspect that it was not Li Ye who led the troops to fight.
With secret assistance from other armies.
However, the officials and generals of the imperial court knew very well that there was no other army to assist.
The surrender of all the bandits in Vulture Mountain was indeed the credit of Li Ye alone.
All of this is puzzling, and I really don’t understand how Li Ye did it.
Especially when Crown Prince Li Zheng heard the news, he was so angry that his face turned blue.
"That's impossible. Can a thousand old, weak, and disabled soldiers take down Vulture Mountain?"
The prince's teacher was very confused.
He had already arranged spies in the army, but the troops had just returned and had not had time to pass on the news.
"I heard that the bandits in Vulture Mountain surrendered without any attack.
It's so strange!"
"I'm so angry! With such a huge contribution, Li Ye's status in my father's heart will definitely be greatly improved.
Could it be that he also wants to fight for the throne?"
Li Zheng was furious.
"That's impossible! You are the crown prince, and your position as heir apparent has long been determined.
What's more, Shi Wushuang of Yunlu Pavilion also stands on the side of the prince.
He represents Yunlu Pavilion, the world's number one sect.
They all had great influence in the imperial court.
The Crown Prince's position is very stable and no one can shake it."
After hearing what the teacher said, Li Zheng's anger subsided a little.
He became extremely confident: "Teacher is right. With the support of Yunlu Pavilion, no one can threaten my position."
"But we can't be too careless and underestimate the Sixth Prince!
No matter how he captured Vulture Mountain.
This shows that he is not just a businessman as he appears to be.
He must also be studying military tactics and thinking of competing for the throne.
We must continue to suppress it!
Anyone who threatens the Crown Prince's throne must not be let off." The Crown Prince's teacher said sternly.
"Of course I know this, and I will never let Li Ye go."
Li Zheng sneered: "Li Ye, you idiot, no matter how big your own trouble is, what can it do?
Even Shi Wushuang has been offended, so Yunlu Pavilion will definitely suppress him."
The forces from all sides were surging, and all their attention was focused on Li Ye.
No one cares if you lose the battle.
Even if we can win the battle, we can accept it.
Li Ye made the entire Vulture Mountain surrender without losing a single soldier or suffering any casualties.
I always feel like there's something weird going on everywhere.
The Sixth Prince, who was usually the least conspicuous, suddenly became unfathomable in the eyes of the officials.
Everyone wanted to know how they persuaded the bandits on Vulture Mountain to surrender.
In the hall, all the officials stood on both sides.
Li Xuantian sat high on the throne.
Watching Li Ye walk towards the main hall.
Li Ye saluted and said, "Your Majesty, I pay my respects to you. Thankfully, I have fulfilled your orders. All the bandits on Vulture Mountain have surrendered to the imperial court."
Li Xuantian had a blank expression on his face, making it impossible to tell what he was thinking.
He said, "I heard that you didn't send troops to attack Vulture Mountain. How did you let them surrender?"
"In reply to Father! I first found the lifeline of Vulture Mountain, and then sent people to persuade them to surrender.
They were promised that each of them would have an acre of good farmland and their livelihoods would be well arranged.
As long as he's a young, strong man, he can earn at least 10 taels of silver per job..."
Li Ye did not hide anything and stated all the conditions he agreed to.
The expressions of the officials present all changed.
The Minister of Revenue immediately stepped forward and said, "These conditions must not be accepted!
According to the number of people just counted, there are more than 16,000 bandits on Vulture Mountain.
They need to be given work, and so much land and houses.
The imperial court simply could not afford it.
They are just bandits, how can we give them such good conditions?"
The other officials also began to whisper.
"This is too outrageous. If the bandits were treated so well, anyone who went to persuade them to surrender would be successful.
Why send troops to attack so many times?"
"The land and houses are easy to deal with, but how will the court arrange this much money per person?"
"The bandits are treated too well. What will the soldiers and our people think?"
Qin Qingxue and Shi Wushuang stood aside, their faces full of joy.
They were shocked when they heard the news that all the bandits had surrendered.
It feels extremely incredible.
This is far from what they imagined.
But after hearing the reason why the bandits surrendered, I was delighted.
To ask the bandits to surrender for such a large sum of money would simply bring shame to the imperial court.
This is not a victory achieved through true facts.
It may even increase the pressure on the imperial treasury.
Sure enough, Li Xuantian's face turned extremely ugly.
He immediately angrily rebuked Wu: "Who told you to act on your own and agree to these conditions from the bandits?
The court's conditions for surrender are fixed, how can you raise them at will?"
The prince looked at Li Ye with a gloating look.
I originally thought that Li Ye might become a threat, but I didn't expect him to do such a stupid thing.
Jian Qi became a laughing stock in the court and once again brought discredit to the royal family.
Li Ye replied, "Father, please calm down and listen to your son's explanation.
I did not raise the conditions for surrender without authorization.
The Ministry of Revenue of the imperial court only needed to give the prescribed money and land according to the standards.
Since my son needs a lot of manpower for his business, everyone on Vulture Mountain can be used.
Ordinary people can work in workshops, and strong men who know kung fu can work as escorts.
There is no need for the court to arrange for them to do work.
Moreover, I feel that doing so is mutually beneficial and does not violate the court's regulations."
After listening to Li Ye's explanation, Li Xuantian was stunned.
I didn't expect there was such a solution.
Turn all the bandits into his own men and laborers.
Such a thing is simply unheard of.
But when I think about it carefully, I feel that this arrangement is very reasonable and ingenious.
Not only can the bandits be satisfied with the treatment they receive for surrendering, but they will also have sufficient manpower for their own business, which is simply killing two birds with one stone.
The other officials all had the same idea and could not find any fault with it.
But although Li Ye won the battle, it was perfect.
But except Li Ye, no one else can use this method.
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