I really became a king.

Chapter 423: The Three Armies
Compared to the earth-shaking roar of more than 100,000 troops from Prince Yi's Mansion, the 300,000 troops on the opposite side were surprisingly quiet at this time. In addition to the silence, there was also an air of decadence.

More than 300,000 people looked demoralized and without any fighting spirit.

Jiang Yi was a little confused. Could it be that his "flower folding" had such a strong impact that it could affect the morale of the three armies? However, this was exactly what he wanted to see, as it could better achieve his strategic goals.

Listening to the thunderous cheers behind him, seeing that there was no sign of stopping and the sound was getting louder and louder, Jiang Yi waved his hand gently backwards, and the cheers that resounded through the sky stopped instantly.

"General Yang, what my second brother said just now, not to mention the frivolous part, but the matter about Black Water Pass and Niangzi Pass is true. My Yiwangfu army has entered the two passes!"

After Jiang Yi finished speaking, the 300,000-strong army on the opposite side fell silent. Compared to Jiang Zhongchi, Jiang Yi's words were obviously more credible.

"Next, my Yiwangfu army will split into two groups and start conquering the grasslands outside the Great Wall. It is a time to need people. I wonder if the Yang Clan of Dingzhou is willing to join?"

"And you, are you willing to go with me and travel across the vast grasslands outside the Great Wall?"

The 300,000 troops on the opposite side remained silent, and then a buzz of low discussions broke out.

Generals such as Yang Liujiao did not try to stop the attack because they knew it would be useless even if they did. The army's morale was shaky at that moment and it was beyond human control.

At the same time, Yang Liujiao and other generals began to feel their hearts beating. The troops' entry into Heishui and Niangzi passes was definitely a feat that would be remembered for generations to come. They were the same at this moment, their hearts were excited, and they felt waves of trembling blood surging.

At this time Jiang Yi spoke again, saying: "If you don't want to, then go back home and leave Western Xinjiang. This king does not want to see the scene of killing each other, which will only make relatives sad and enemies happy."

Hearing Jiang Yi's words, Yang Liujiao looked struggling.

Just as Prince Yi said, his Yang family in Dingzhou had nine sons, and eight of them died on the battlefield, leaving behind orphans and widows. Although his nephews have grown up over the years, the entire Yang family has been living in humiliation and has not received any recognition from the imperial capital of Dali.

As a result, Yang Liujiao became disheartened and lived in a daze. He felt extremely distressed in his heart because he felt that his eight brothers had died in vain and had not received any recognition.

As for the reason behind this, Yang Liujiao understood that some people must be playing tricks behind the scenes to deliberately embarrass the Yang family. As for the purpose, it was nothing more than wanting the Yang family of Dingzhou to surrender to them.

The biggest mastermind behind all this is the Bailing Ye family.

Although the Ye family of Bailing has begun to get involved in military power little by little in recent years, it is ultimately not legitimate, and has unclear relations with the secular sects, so it is difficult to gain recognition from the secular world.

The vast majority of secular martial arts forces chose to keep their distance from the Bailing Ye family, which naturally included military families like theirs.

Therefore, the Ye family of Bailing has been secretly using various means to win over the hearts of the troops, hoping that the military families of the Dali Dynasty will be loyal to them. During this period, they have used both soft and hard tactics and various means.

The Bailing Ye family had long been eyeing the Dingzhou Yang family in particular, and had extended olive branches several times, revealing their intention to recruit them.

However, they were all rejected by the Yang family. In anger and humiliation, he resorted to trickery behind the scenes, deliberately making things difficult for and framing the Yang family, hoping to make the Yang family of Dingzhou surrender.

Unfortunately, more than 20 years have passed, and the Yang family of Dingzhou still has not surrendered.

As for this trip to Western Xinjiang, the intention of the Bailing Ye family was very clear, which was to use this opportunity to completely subdue the Yang family. In order to achieve this goal, they issued a conscription order to recruit Yang Liujiao and a dozen nephews into the army.

Yang Liujiao did not refuse, because his Yang family had no right to refuse. But deep down, he had some complaints and was even a little disappointed with the high and mighty person in the Dali Imperial City.

Back then, the Yang family had nine sons, and eight of them died for their country. However, the Emperor of Dali did not say anything, let alone say a word of confirmation, and allowed the Ye family of Bailing to make trouble behind the scenes.

Later, the Ye family of Bailing issued a transfer order, forcibly conscripting all the male members of the Yang family into the army, but the Emperor of Dali still did not make any statement.

To be honest, Yang Liujiao's heart had already turned cold, and the heart of the entire Yang family in Dingzhou had also turned cold.

So before setting out for the Western Frontier Demon Realm Pass, Yang Liujiao did everything very thoroughly.

Not only he and a dozen nephews came, but the entire Yang family of Dingzhou followed the army to the Demon Realm Pass, perhaps to express their dissatisfaction with the person in the imperial capital of Dali.

From this perspective, the Yang Clan of Dingzhou, who had relocated their entire clan to the Demon Realm Pass in the western border, had no way back, and they did not want to return to the Dali Dynasty in such a disgraceful manner.

Most importantly, Jiang Yi's words "a family of loyal and brave men" deeply touched Yang Liujiao, because this was the first time in more than 20 years that the royal family of Dali publicly acknowledged the bravery and glory of his Yang family in Dingzhou.

Therefore, Yang Liujiao had a vague idea in his heart that "a gentleman will die for his confidant". Besides, only this talented and strategic Prince Yi could pass on the glory of the Yang family of Dingzhou from generation to generation.

At this time, not only Yang Liujiao was in an inner struggle, but the generals around him also had the same mood.

To put it bluntly, their situation in the Dali Dynasty is similar to that of the Yang Clan in Dingzhou. They are all isolated for similar reasons. Although they are a military family passed down from generation to generation, it is difficult for them to make a name for themselves in the Dali Dynasty.

Unless they are willing to submit to the Bailing Ye family, but they have fought for the Dali royal family for generations and defended the secular world. They do not want to become the pioneers of the secular sects to covet the secular treasures.

Being forcibly conscripted into the army this time may have been a way of getting away from the vortex of the Dali Dynasty and visiting the nine border areas, because they had already become disillusioned with the Dali Imperial Capital.

At this time, Jiang Yi, who was in charge of the Dali King's flag, extended an olive branch to them, which made them see the dawn of inheriting the glory of their ancestors and re-establishing their own position in the army.

It would be a lie to say that I am not moved.

At this moment, the rolling thunderclouds near Kongtong Mountain suddenly gained momentum. With a burst of lightning and thunder, a clear shout spread throughout the entire Demon Realm Pass:
"The secular sect has evil ambitions and attempts to overthrow Prince Yi's palace. Their crimes are extremely serious and they should be executed!"

After the drink, the turbulent thunderclouds instantly dissipated, and the entire Dali Imperial Capital was once again bathed in sunlight.

Jiang Yi looked back and smiled. He knew that in this battle for the orthodoxy, the sect had won! From now on, in the entire Western Xinjiang, wherever the Prince Yi's Palace was, the secular sects would give way.

He couldn't help but laugh in the direction where the thunderclouds dispersed, "Great! After this battle, the Wen Zong Mansion has officially entered the world and established its Dao. This is cause for celebration!"

At the foot of Kongtong Mountain, four voices of congratulations were heard: "We also congratulate the prince on taking control of the Heishui and Niangzi passes and stabilizing the western border. We wish the prince to ride his horse across the grasslands and drink from the Heishui Lake in the future!" Heishui Lake is an inland lake in the far west, but the lake area is vast and boundless, running through the north and south, connecting the three major dynasties of Quanshi, Xifan, and Baiyue, and then going eastward at the river mouth according to the terrain, flowing through the Xiqi and Nanzhao dynasties, and finally merging into the Endless Sea in the Yinyue Dynasty.

The land around Black Water Lake is fertile and the climate is suitable. It is the location of the royal court of the Xifan Dynasty. Therefore, Black Water Lake, to some extent, represents the entire Xifan Dynasty.

"I am looking forward to the day of drinking horses at the Black Water Lake, but I also need you to go with me!" Jiang Yi laughed.

"Our clan is willing to accompany His Majesty and lead the way for His Majesty. We will accept His Majesty's orders!"

"Good! Good! Good!" Jiang Yi's heart was filled with pride. The power of the Wen Zong Mansion overwhelmed the secular sects, which greatly increased his confidence in the future layout. He said three good words in a row, then looked at the 300,000 troops opposite and said:

"What about you? Are you willing to go with me?"

The heroic words spoken just now when the horses were drinking by the Black Water River had already made Yang Liujiao and the others excited, especially after seeing the arrogant secluded sect being wiped out by the Wenzong Mansion under the command of Prince Yi's Mansion, they had already made a decision in their hearts.

Yang Liujiao looked back in the direction of the Dali Imperial Capital, as if bidding farewell to the past, and then without any hesitation, he dismounted, knelt on one knee and said:
"Thanks to His Majesty for not abandoning us, the Yang Clan of Dingzhou is willing to accompany His Majesty and follow His Majesty to drink water at the Black Water Lake!"

Then, several generals around him also dismounted, knelt on one knee and said, "We are willing to go with His Majesty and let His Majesty drive us!"

Just like the domino effect, there was a sound of armor colliding behind them, and more than 300,000 generals dismounted from their horses, knelt on one knee on the ground, and said in unison: "We are willing to go with the prince!"

Ye Qingling, who was led to the city wall by the three Jiang Zhongchi brothers using a trick, looked at the 300,000 troops kneeling down to pay homage like a tsunami. His face turned pale and a hint of bitterness appeared at the corners of his mouth.

"Is this what it means to be defeated like a mountain..."

Then he looked at the figure standing at the head of the three armies with a complicated expression, his eyes a little confused. He didn't know whether it was fortunate or unfortunate that the Bailing Ye family chose such a person as their opponent.

However, for the entire Western Frontier Demon Realm, it was an unprecedented blessing. Looking back, the streets that had been desolate for the whole day were gradually seeing people appearing again, their faces full of joy of surviving the disaster.

"Perhaps the Bailing Ye family should not have been involved in Western Xinjiang. Now, including Ye Xiangtian, the entire army has been annihilated, which has only enhanced his reputation..."

"Having killed two generations of the Bailing Ye family, you will probably be retaliated by them. The ruler of the Dali Imperial Capital will also be furious. How will you deal with it? Can you withstand this storm..."

Ye Qingling couldn't tell what he felt at this moment, especially towards the figure standing alone amid the thunderous cheers of the three armies. His emotions were inexplicably complicated.

"Where will I go from here? Where will I be at home from now on..."

Just when Ye Qingling felt somewhat isolated and at a loss on the city wall, a figure appeared on the wall. She was wearing a light green long dress, bright and eye-catching, with a bit of pretty and charm. It was Jiang Xue.

At this moment, there was no one else standing where Ye Qingling was standing except her. The soldiers around her had automatically retreated as soon as she walked up to the city wall.

Ye Qingling heard footsteps behind him but did not turn around. There was nothing in this world that could stir his heart...but that figure might be an exception.

"I am Jiang Xue from Prince Yi's Mansion, nice to meet the Madam." Jiang Xue walked behind her, slightly bent her knees and bowed.

After hearing the three words "Prince Yi's Mansion" and Jiang Xue's clear female voice, Ye Qingling turned around. Seeing Jiang Xue's beautiful face, he couldn't help but secretly sigh at the Prince Yi's good eyesight.

Because she had practiced otherworldly magic in the past, Jiang Xue exuded a spiritual aura from head to toe. Coupled with the training she had received in Prince Yi's mansion in the past two years, she was truly charming and otherworldly.

Little did she know that Jiang Xue was feeling bitter and even resentful at the moment, and she couldn't vent her feelings. She just couldn't understand why a living person was right in front of her and within her reach, but her own prince was indifferent. Instead, he was obsessed with the wild flowers outside the palace and picked one after another.

"Could it be that my own prince likes this kind of tune?" Jiang Xue, feeling extremely resentful, could not think of any other reason except this one. She thought in a rage: Why not just find someone to marry? Maybe that would increase the prince's interest...

But it was just a thought. Jiang Xue knew that if she really did that, she would completely lose the opportunity to become a maid.

Jiang Xue was in a daze for a while, until she realized Ye Qingling was staring at her with a curious look, and then she came to her senses.

She knelt slightly again and said in a crisp voice, "Eldest Aunt asked me to take Madam to rest."

Eldest aunt? Ye Qingling was stunned. Before coming to Western Xinjiang, she had never thought about having such a relationship with Prince Yi, so she had never paid attention to the personnel composition of Prince Yi's Mansion. She thought: Could this eldest aunt be the mistress of Prince Yi's Mansion?

Thinking of this possibility, she became a little flustered and shook her head, "No... no need..." When the time comes to face the real lady, she really doesn't know how to deal with herself.

Jiang Xue was very smart, so she understood why Ye Qingling was flustered. Moreover, Ye Qingling's gentle and peaceful personality made her feel good about him, so she smiled softly and said:
"Don't worry, Madam. My eldest aunt is my prince's biological sister. She is usually the most respected by the prince. When the time comes, my eldest aunt will naturally make the decision for you."

Make the decision? What decision? What other decision could he make? He was a little flustered, but when he found out that his aunt was not the man's real wife, he finally put his mind at ease.

"Eldest Aunt has prepared the yard for Madam. Madam, please move on and don't keep Eldest Aunt waiting for too long."

After hearing Jiang Xue's words, Ye Qingling followed her as if possessed by a ghost. He thought that if he could have a new home here, it might not be a bad thing. At worst, he could repay her with his body. After all, he already had it...

As for Jiang Yi, after temporarily settling the 300,000 troops outside the East Demon Territory, he dispatched a group of low-level generals he had personally trained to station there, and then led Li Yuan's servant vanguard battalion to Kongtong Mountain.

Also accompanying them were some generals of the original 300,000-man army, such as Yang Liujiao. Yang Liujiao and others were calm about this and did not show any dissatisfaction.

On the contrary, if Jiang Yi didn't do this, they would feel uneasy.

However, just as Jiang Yi arrived near Kongtong Mountain, he ran into a man, Dong Chengyang who had just returned from the battle. When the man saw Jiang Yi, before Jiang Yi could say anything, he stepped forward and whispered:

"Your Majesty, there is someone you should meet..."

In the time it takes to smoke a cigarette, I have failed to achieve perfect attendance for this month, just 15 seconds short. . . .

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