Reborn in Liangshan: I built the strongest lineup

"I...I'll have a good grandson?"

Xin Zan looked at Ren Yuan with some confusion, wondering how this prince came to the conclusion that he would have a good grandson.

Even if it's said that the prince was born with knowledge, it can't be that miraculous, right?

"Yes, you'll have a good grandson."

Ren Yuan glanced at Xin Wenyu, who was still a child, and felt a surge of anticipation for the future bigwig.

Although the environment is different, these genes should still be able to hold up.

"Your Highness, Wen Yu is still young."

Xin Zan said, "Your Highness, your thinking is a bit too far ahead," but he then added a few more words:

"Your Highness, could you please give me a clear explanation as to why I have such a wonderful grandson... or rather, what will my grandson be named..."

"Dad, what are you doing?"

Xin Wenyu was a little confused. Weren't we supposed to be talking about his father? How did it get to him? And why was it about his son?

I'm still a kid myself!

"Does this count as me giving you a name?"

Ren Yuan looked at Xin Zan and suddenly smiled.

"Your Highness, I am filled with trepidation! But if I could be granted a name by Your Highness, it would be an honor for my grandson and a blessing for the Xin family!"

When Xin Zan realized that his little scheme had been seen through, he didn't deny it. Sometimes, it's a good thing to honestly admit it.

“You’re an honest man. Alright, then I’ll name your grandson.”

Ren Yuan looked at Xin Zan and nodded slightly. If Xin Zan had denied it just now, his impression of Xin Zan would probably have been much worse.

"Xin Zan, do you know the Marquis of Champion?"

"Huo Qubing, the Marquis of the Great Han Dynasty? He was a great hero."

Xin Zan certainly knew Huo Qubing, and he greatly admired him.

"Alright, then I hope your grandson can learn from the Marquis of Champion in the future. The Marquis of Champion was named Qubing, so your grandson will be named Qiji, Xin Qiji, how about that?"

"Huo Qubing, Xin Qiji, Qiji, good, good names!"

As Xin Zan murmured the name, he immediately sensed the high expectations the prince had for his grandson!

Comparing my grandson to Huo Qubing, does that mean there really is such a hero among the descendants of my Xin family?

"Xin Wenyu, are you satisfied with this name?"

"Your Highness, my father often says that one should not refuse a gift from an elder, and besides, I find this name to be excellent, so I am very satisfied."

Xin Wenyu, mature beyond his years, directly expressed his satisfaction.

Looking at this historical figure who died young, Ren Yuan's heart stirred. If he remembered correctly, Xin Wenyu died while training troops, which meant that this kid had the potential to train troops.

He looked Xin Wenyu up and down. Hey, you have to admit, this kid looks really heroic, with the air of a general!

Not bad, not bad. Although Xin Qiji will have to wait several decades, there's a ready-made one here!

Like father, like son. If Xin Wenyu hadn't died young, he might not have necessarily lost to his son!

As for Xin Zan... you're really capable, and you're also incredibly lucky.

"Xin Zan".

"The grass people are here."

Xin Zan responded.

"I've read the memorial you submitted. You have your own insights into national affairs. So today, I'll test you. How about it?"

"Your Highness, please give us a question."

Although he didn't know what the prince was up to, Xin Zan was still very confident in his own talent!

"Now that the world has been initially settled, except for Western Xia, Jin, and Dali, the Central Plains are all under my control. So what should I do next?"

Ren Yuan didn't stand on ceremony and went straight to asking a very crucial question.

The Dayi Kingdom established itself through military might and has now reclaimed the Central Plains. Once the Western Xia is destroyed, reclaiming the Western Regions will not be a problem.

However, after several years of fighting, although morale is currently high, things tend to turn around when they reach their extreme. A newly established regime like Dayi cannot afford to lose at this time, because a defeat could destroy the invincible momentum that has been built up with great difficulty, and could even affect the stability of the entire country.

"Your Highness, I believe that the military strength of our Dayi is sufficient to deter the villains around us. Now is the time to implement some policies that benefit the people, appease the populace, strengthen the nation, and wait for a better opportunity to win."

Xin Zan shared his opinion.

"Oh? Explain in detail."

"Your Highness, in the world today, our Yi Kingdom has the largest territory. However, whether it was the previous dynasty, the Liao Kingdom, or the Ming Kingdom, they all surrendered one after another in recent times. The people on these lands have no sense of belonging to our Yi Kingdom."

Xin Zan also became bolder and spoke frankly.

"continue."

"If the people have no sense of belonging, then it's just a matter of changing the banners on the city walls from one to another. What's the use? Those who can't afford to eat will still be starving, and those who can't afford to get married will still be unable to get married. Your Highness, you say you want to bring a new world to the people, but if things remain the same, where is that new world?"

"Outrageous! When we were at Liangshan, so many people had a new life. Xin Zan, you're talking nonsense!"

Shi Qian couldn't stand it anymore. What did this mean? Was he saying that Dayi was just trying to gain fame and fortune? Was he deceiving the people?

“Your Highness, Your Excellency, those common people were among the first to follow Liangshan and naturally gained a new life. But I’m talking about the people who have just come under the rule of Dayi.”

Xin Zan was neither humble nor arrogant.

"If you want the horse to run fast, you have to feed it well. If you want to gain the support of the people, you have to let them live a good life. Your Highness did a great job in Liangshan. Now you just need to extend these measures to the whole of Dayi."

"Your Highness gained the throne by the support of the people, and you will naturally govern it by the support of the people as well. With the support of the people, who can be a match for Great Yi in the future?"

Xin Zan's words did make sense. Shi Qian's expression had been a bit unpleasant just now, but after listening to him, Shi Qian suddenly felt that what he said also made sense.

"So you mean we should rest and recuperate for a few years, and wait until the people have recovered before continuing our struggle for unification with other countries?"

Ren Yuan mentally added points to Xin Zan's score. Although he didn't know the specifics of the guy's plan, the fact that he could see this was already quite good.

"Yes, but I don't recommend putting away weapons and letting the horses graze freely. As for Dali, Your Highness can forcefully subdue it. But for Western Xia and Jin, I suggest keeping them as training grounds and sending newly recruited soldiers to these two places for practical training every year. This will not only let them feel the deterrent power of our Dayi army, but also keep the soldiers' fighting spirit and combat effectiveness."

"Xin Zan, I must admit that I underestimated you before."

Ren Yuan nodded even more vigorously. "Good, good, good! I thought the future Xin Qiji would be the big boss, but I didn't expect his father and grandfather to be such talented people!"

It can be used by three generations of a family! This is wonderful!

"Xin Zan, could you write down what you just said in detail and then show it to me?"

“That’s easy. As long as Your Highness gives me pen and ink, I can write right now.”

Xin Zan's face lit up with joy. Clearly, he understood Ren Yuan's meaning; his answer had satisfied Ren Yuan.

"No rush, Shi Qian, take Xin Zan down and have Ji Xian Ju arrange a house for him. It's still a bit inconvenient to live in Ji Xian Ju with a child."

"Yes, brother."

Shi Qianchong bowed to Ren Yuan, then gestured for Xin Zan to follow him.

Although Xin Zan said some offensive things just now, since his brother has no objection, he has no objection either.

He also wanted to see if Xin Zan's family could truly be as his brother described, with three generations of talented individuals...