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Lin Nan nodded in agreement: "Of course! I also think it's inappropriate to act on behalf of Xiao Ce!"

“You’re right, you’ve thought things through very well. I was too naive… I’ve heard about the people from Urgen in Yanbei City. If any of you are willing, come with me… Let’s go check it out. We can get to Yanbei City from here in a day and a night if we travel day and night!”

Cai Yong nodded in agreement: "Anyway, there's nothing to do here. We'll keep an eye on the people in the city. All our family guards are here! Shall we go together? That way, everyone can go and take a look, and we can make a decision as soon as possible."

Lin Nan nodded.

The other two naturally nodded in agreement.

Lin Nan said, "Then let's hurry up and get ready."

No one had any doubts, and they all dispersed.

A triumphant smile appeared on Lin Nan's lips.

He greatly admired Xiao Ce, for these methods and explanations were all given to him by Xiao Ce.

Lin Nan truly suspected that Xiao Ce wasn't human, but a god.

He could anticipate the reactions and possible words of others, as well as the responses Lin Nan would need to make.

This is absolutely amazing.

They tidied up briefly, gave instructions to their guards, and then left.

...

Within Lingxiao City, Xiao Ce received news immediately that the Turks had launched another attack.

This made Xiao Ce extremely happy.

For the Turks, the best opportunity to breach the city was the last one.

After all, last time, although they were prepared, if Xiao Ce hadn't brought out homemade explosives in the end...

Under their relentless, mad dog-like offensive, it's entirely possible that we could be overtaken!

However, Xiao Ce has been working on improving the explosives these days. The explosive pack is now much more stable than the one he made on the spot before, and its power has also increased considerably.

A lot of supplies have been transported from Longhu Village these days. If they really dare to launch a strong attack this time...

They'll be blown to bits.

However, he also guessed that they probably wouldn't be so foolish as to launch a direct attack this time.

In this way, the chess piece he arranged, Lin Nan, can come into play!

Just then, one of Guijianchou's apprentices came over.

He bowed to Xiao Ce and then said to him that Xiao Yang was completely convinced.

They've tormented him enough that he'll be obedient now.

Xiao Ce smiled and said, "Oh? How long did he hold out?"

The disciple of Xie Zhi bowed and said, "Your Highness, he held out longer than Xing Daorong, but not for more than an hour before giving up. The reason we came to find you after so long is not because he lasted so long, but because we need to completely break down his mental defenses."

Xiao Ce nodded in satisfaction: "Alright, then bring him here."

The Xie Zhi's apprentice nodded.

A short while later, a distraught Xiao Yang was brought over. Although he had been washed clean, there were no injuries on his body.

However, it's obvious at a glance that he has changed.

Upon seeing Xiao Ce, Xiao Yang lost his previous arrogance and knelt down with a thud.

"Greetings, Your Majesty... Your Majesty, I was wrong... I shouldn't have..."

As he spoke, Xiao Yang knelt on the ground, tears streaming down his face, and began to repent...

You could tell from his voice that he was quite devout.

He began his confession almost from his childhood, and Xiao Ce listened to him repeatedly addressing him as "Royal Brother."

That sounds really disgusting!

Xiao Ce had no patience left to listen: "Alright, it's good that you know you were wrong. Now it's time for you to make amends."

Xiao Yang knelt on the ground and asked Xiao Ce what to do.

Xiao Ce said, "You will write a letter to Father Emperor in your own hand."

With that, Xiao Ce waved his hand and ordered someone to bring paper and pen.

Xiao Yang looked at Xiao Ce and asked, "Brother, how should I write it?"

Xiao Ce said to Xiao Yang, "The core message is that you have safely arrived here and have taken control of me and my army. We urgently need money, food, and military supplies here! Then describe the Turkic crisis as more dangerous so that they can transport the money and food over as soon as possible. As for the specific wording, that's up to you."

Xiao Yang nodded, not daring to lift his head.

Then I started writing!

After he finished writing the letter, Xiao Ce said he was not satisfied, but he didn't say what he was dissatisfied with. He just asked him to rewrite it.

Perhaps it was because of the presence of the Ghost-Scared Man, but Xiao Yang was so obedient that he didn't dare to utter a single word and just wrote quietly.

Did Xiao Ce mainly want to see what kind of code was in the letter he wrote?

After all, if there is a code, there will definitely be clues.

After writing more than ten letters, Xiao Ce repeatedly checked the letters and found no problems!

They also asked about their means of communication. In the Central Plains region, they used carrier pigeons to send messages.

After Da Lei took Fei Du to confirm that there were no problems on this side, he sent the letter out.

Xiao Ce then said to Gui Jianchou, "Take him away..."

Xiao Ce's very ordinary remark startled Xiao Yang so much that he burst into tears and even lost control of his bladder.

"Brother...no...I don't want to go back...What do you want me to do? I've done whatever you say! I don't want to go back...I really don't want to go back...I'll be your slave..."

Xiao Yang cried as he kowtowed to Xiao Ce.

Seeing his expression, Xiao Ce sneered, "You're not worthy to be my slave! Don't worry, as long as you behave, I can keep you alive and prevent you from going to the underworld..."

Upon hearing Xiao Ce's words, Xiao Yang slumped to the ground, wiping the sweat from his forehead, as if he had just survived a calamity.

Xiao Ce had witnessed the terror of the 'Hall of the King of Hell', but he had never seen how they could destroy a person's psychological defenses so quickly.

Both Xing Daorong and Xiao Yang were extremely wary of that side.

Xiao Ce thought he would like to go and see it next time he had the chance.

Although Xiao Ce can be described as all-around capable, he still lacks experience in this area. It's never a bad thing for him to figure it out and learn!

Just then, Xiao Jiu reported that Han Da requested an audience.

Xiao Ce didn't even need to meet him to know why Han Da had come.

Han Da was summoned, and the news Han Da reported was exactly as Xiao Ce had guessed.

Originally, Jiang Xing had taken control of Maoming City by going there with Han Da's military tally.

Later, to be on the safe side, Han Da was sent with Xing Daorong to arrest all the original officials there in Xiao Yang's name, and then their people were put in charge to take over Maoming City.

Xiao Ce nodded in satisfaction: "Who did Pan'er send to serve as the magistrate of Maoming City?"

Han Da cupped his hands and said, "The princess has sent Tian Jinxian, who came first in the civil service examination within the Northern King County this time."

Xiao Ce was somewhat surprised: "Is that the sixteen-year-old top scholar who was hailed as the reincarnation of the God of Literature? Pan'er is quite bold!"