Siheyuan: I have a multi-dimensional chat group!

Xiao Shan had anticipated this, so he wasn't too surprised or uncomfortable.

Just kidding, all those years of hard work weren't for nothing.

He set strict rules for the Weiyong Territory, turning the originally desolate frontier into the only paradise on earth within the Great Chu Kingdom's borders. It was no waste of effort.

At present, the people who have suffered from war and the rampage of demons and monsters, and have finally obtained a peaceful living environment in the border areas, do not care whether the leader is human or demon. As long as they can have a peaceful and stable life, they don't care about anything else.

In a chaotic world where life was uncertain and people's lives were in danger, it was already quite difficult to find a peaceful and happy place. The choices available to ordinary people were actually not many, and their own demands were even simpler.

As for whether the Lord of Weiyong Territory is human or demon, at least for now, few common people really care.

Where can one find a place of peace like Weiyongling?

If someone were to refuse to stay in the stable borderlands simply because they were dissatisfied with the fact that the Lord of Mighty Valor was a demon, they would likely be called an idiot by everyone.

Besides, the border people, numbering in the tens of millions, mostly live in cities, towns, and villages. They are surrounded by other human beings, so where would any monsters exist?

With strict rules and regulations, a peaceful environment, and abundant resources, only a fool would act irrationally simply because of his status as the Lord of the Mighty Territory.

Anyone who dares to cause trouble, the labor camps that everyone fears are welcome!

If you don't live a good life, you'll be tortured to death in a labor camp, and you might even implicate your relatives and friends and get deported. That would be a really bad situation.

Therefore, although the Lord of Weiyong Territory semi-publicly revealed his demonic identity, it only caused a small-scale discussion in the human settlements of Weiyong Territory and did not cause much of a stir.

Xiao Shan isn't a real demon; he has a profound understanding of human nature, so naturally he wouldn't worry about causing any trouble.

The main reason he deliberately exposed some information was that the neighboring prefectures and counties of Da Chu were in complete chaos, and he wanted to extend his sphere of influence there, so he naturally had to use the little demons and monsters at his disposal.

Rather than causing unnecessary trouble and leading to coordination issues when taking over neighboring states and counties, it's better to prepare our human subordinates in advance.

Furthermore, the strict rules established over the past decade are not just for show.

As long as he doesn't actively break the rules, but instead acts in accordance with them, there's no need to worry about any major accidents happening.

After all, most people still hope to live a peaceful and tranquil life; even a madman needs a chance to catch his breath!

As for why he continues to maintain his demon identity, it's mainly for convenience.

In most people's minds, demons are fierce, cruel, and unpredictable beings.

In particular, powerful demons wield immense power to deter humans.

He didn't want to waste his energy on complicated personnel disputes.

It's truly laughable. Xiao Shan, relying on his demon identity, is able to better control the Weiyong Territory. Conversely, if his human identity were exposed, it would likely cause even more trouble.

There's no need to worry about the little demons and monsters that have already been subdued, as well as the two great demons. The demon race follows a strict law of the jungle: whoever has the biggest fist is the boss, and whether they are demons or not is irrelevant.

The scope of the demon race is too broad. If we really want to be specific, we could include humans as well.

Anyway, the demon race is full of strange and wonderful creatures, so it doesn't matter whether a human is the leader or not, as long as Xiao Shan, the leader, is strong enough.

Xiao Shan's strength is naturally enough to intimidate all the demon races in the border regions, and he has no problem being the leader.

If anyone disagrees, let's settle this with our fists!

On the contrary, the relationships within the human race are complex and complicated. If the people on the border were to know that Xiao Shan is a true human, it would likely cause a lot of trouble.

For example, the human race has its own moral system, which is mixed with too many human relationships and various special ways of doing things. Many of the almost harsh rules set up by Xiao Shan will be challenged.

We're all human, why be so harsh on your own people? Aren't the restrictions and rules a bit too strict?

At that time, will Xiao Shan use swift and decisive means to wipe out these beings who are constantly testing his psychological limits, or will he give them a small favor out of consideration for the fact that they are both human?

Once you start, you'll start again. If you're too strict, it will cause a very bad public opinion storm.

Although Xiaoshan didn't care much, he didn't want to affect the good environment of the Weiyong territory.

Some people are so adept at finding loopholes that it's truly astonishing. The extent to which such behavior undermines the rules is self-evident.

It would be better to nip those guys' ideas in the bud and simply present myself as a demon; that would save a lot of trouble...

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At this moment, Xiao Shan had absolutely no intention of getting bogged down in internal affairs.

The main reason he was willing to become the so-called Lord of the Mighty Territory was that he wanted to stay behind the scenes and see just how deep the waters of this world really were!

After all, back in the Demon Realm, even gods far stronger than himself had appeared.

It's not surprising to see powerful figures appear in human kingdoms these days!

Although Xiao Shan had the chat group as a backing, he was still more accustomed to taking things one step at a time and being cautious!

Compared to the densely populated provinces in the heart of the Great Chu, with populations often exceeding one hundred million, the nearly ten million people in the border regions at this time are clearly insufficient!

Despite the fact that under his rule, the government was efficient and the people lived in harmony, there was great development in the economy, agriculture, and production technology, and the people lived in peace and contentment.

Unfortunately, overpopulation is a fatal flaw.

This also reflects Xiaoshan's rapid rise and shallow foundation.

With the full participation of the Cangyu Demon King clan, the bureaucratic oversight system under Xiao Shan's command ensures that no matter which city garrison or official tries to pull a trick, they cannot escape Eagle Eye's surveillance.

These minor demons, and even birds that haven't reached the level of minor demons, none of them would collude with the government. They are incorruptible and have sharp oversight, resulting in a very positive atmosphere in the officialdom.

Those who broke the rules have basically been eliminated.

With the lessons of the past still fresh in our minds, how dare those who come after us act rashly?

There are very few people who are truly willing to risk their lives for money!

Given Xiao Shan's current strength, it's most suitable for him to be a behind-the-scenes boss; it's simply not appropriate for him to take action personally.

Not to mention that the powerful figures in the neighboring prefectures and counties were already on guard, he also didn't want to provoke a powerful magic cultivator.

He didn't even consider them ordinary beings.

He had only heard about the so-called magical sects in the nearby prefectures and counties, but with his strength, he didn't need to care about them.

But as the saying goes, "Pulling up a radish brings out mud, and beating the young one brings out the old one." These long-standing sects of magic are not scary in themselves; what is scary is their profound foundation.

Who knows if provoking them will eventually attract ancient monsters who have been cultivating in seclusion for thousands of years, or even a few ancestors from the Divine Court?

This is where the advantages of white gloves become apparent.

At least they are all human. Even if they cause chaos in neighboring prefectures and counties, few magic sects dare to offend them to the death. After all, it is not uncommon for the ruling class to change hands.

Given the strength and influence of the local magic sects, whoever comes to power will have to cater to them.

Even if there is a misunderstanding, it will at most be resolved with the sect's current strength. They generally will not reveal all their true trump cards, which gives Xiao Shan enough room to maneuver.

Of course, these were just Xiao Shan's thoughts, and he hadn't told anyone.

He wanted to see if any of the leaders of the dozen or so powerful forces that had suddenly invaded the neighboring prefectures had recognized him and were willing to cooperate with him.

That's right, it's about cooperation!

Compared to so-called human dynasties, he was more interested in improving his own cultivation and exploring higher levels of life.

Therefore, he had no intention of resorting to force if things could be resolved peacefully.

I wonder if there are any people with such sharp eyes who can see some clues from his style of doing things in Weiyong Territory?

Xiaoshan is waiting to see!

……

What does it mean to sweep across like the wind?

Such things are happening right now in the neighboring prefectures and counties of Weiyong, and it's not just one case.

More than a dozen suddenly emerging forces swept through all the counties bordering the Weiyong Territory with overwhelming force.

In just one month, more than a dozen new flags appeared.

This situation stunned the various forces that had been locked in a fierce battle.

Do you want to be so exaggerated?

The simultaneous attack by more than a dozen forces not only created an astonishing spectacle but also left a very unpleasant impression on the already chaotic forces.

These guys are definitely connected!

Otherwise, their timing wouldn't have been so coincidental!

As if by unspoken agreement, they acted simultaneously and seized almost half of the state's territory in an instant.

Although these dozen or so forces are extremely dispersed, scattered across the outskirts of several large states, none of them can ignore their aggressive momentum.

What surprised the various forces that were already locked in a chaotic battle was that the core members of the dozen or so mysterious groups that suddenly appeared were all very capable, and their troops were skilled in battle and could not be compared to the ragtag army of ordinary refugees.

Whether they conquered a prefecture or a county, they acted very rationally in expanding their military forces.

Unlike the refugee army, which indiscriminately took in all the people it saw, they carefully selected strong and healthy men and trained them for a short period of time, with the older men mentoring the younger ones.

Although their combat strength has decreased significantly, they have not been directly dragged down by the rapidly expanding military force.

What surprised the local tyrants of the neighboring Weiyong Prefecture even more was that these dozen or so suddenly rising forces did not engage in widespread burning, killing, and looting after arriving in each place.

Instead, with a few skillful maneuvers, they quickly stabilized the situation in the newly occupied territories, at an incredible speed.

Even if other forces want to take advantage of the situation, they won't have time to react.

Moreover, the series of systems they established to reassure the people and stabilize social order all seem very familiar!

Any faction familiar with the Valiant Territory knows that this is imitating its governance model!

They had never seen so many forces simultaneously imitate the governance and system of Weiyong Territory. Although they all made slight modifications to suit their local conditions, they largely copied the governance model of Weiyong Territory.

How can you be so shameless!

The actions of more than a dozen suddenly rising forces have infuriated the local powers in these prefectures and counties.

Why did they have to learn the management system of Wei Yongling?

It would be hard to believe that these dozen or so suddenly rising forces have nothing to do with the Lord of Weiyong Territory.

This is the principle of 'Those who learn from me will live, those who imitate me will die'.

The leaders of the dozen or so suddenly emerging forces were also helpless, as they had been lying low in Weiyong Territory for one to several years and were greatly affected.

I really think that although the management system implemented by Wei Yong is a bit strict, it is a good way to govern the local area.

The key is that they must be ruthless.

If they were local forces with complex and tangled relationships with local powerful families, they would naturally not dare to do such a thing.

However, they are all outsiders, and the territory they occupy was seized. They don't need to care about the feelings of local powerful families and martial arts forces, and can imitate and learn the management system of Weiyong Territory without restraint.

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Just as these forces were quickly stabilizing their newly occupied territories, a joint attack by local forces ensued.

There is nothing we can do about this.

If we were to discuss which local power in the Great Chu prefectures and counties near Weiyong Territory was the most fearful and apprehensive at this moment, it would be the one that they feared the most.

Even the Great Chu court had to step aside; what they were truly worried about was the intervention of the Lord of Weiyong Territory.

There's still plenty of room for maneuver if they go against the Great Chu Dynasty, but if the Lord of Weiyong Territory controls their stronghold, then things will be really tough...

Those dozen or so suddenly rising forces all seemed to be pawns pushed out by the Lord of Weiyong Territory, and naturally attracted a lot of attention and even hatred from the local forces of Da Chu Prefecture, which was adjacent to Weiyong Territory.

Then they started fighting!

This battle lasted for a full three years!

Three years have passed, and the Great Chu Prefecture, which is adjacent to Weiyong Territory, has been ravaged and destroyed.

Of the dozen or so forces that had risen to prominence earlier, only six remain.

This is war!

This is the price to pay for participating in wars!

Only then did the local forces of the Great Chu Prefecture, which was near Weiyong Territory, realize that the remaining six foreign forces were no longer a threat, and they slightly relaxed their encirclement and suppression campaign against them.

To be honest, although the dozen or so forces that suddenly appeared were wiped out and only six remained, the process of suppressing them itself also came at a great cost.

The local forces of the Great Chu Prefecture, which borders Weiyong Territory, also suffered extremely heavy losses.

Therefore, by now, they no longer have much energy left to deal with the remaining six stubborn foreign forces.