Deposed Crown Prince: After three years of service on the frontier, the entire court knelt and begge

As soon as Xiao Ce said this...

Upon hearing Xiao Ce's voice, the previously noisy street immediately fell silent.

All the people knelt down in unison.

"Greetings, Your Highness! Long live the Prince! Long live the Prince! Long live the Prince!"

Some of the Turkic Khans were taken aback when they saw the perfectly synchronized scene, which looked as if they had been trained.

Because Xiao Ce only said one sentence.

That's how powerful it is to instantly calm down the originally agitated crowd on the street!

Moreover, not only that, but the people looked at Xiao Ce with eyes full of fanatical worship, as if he were a god!

These Turks had no doubt that if Xiao Ce gave the order, they would risk their lives for him!

Ashide frowned. If he had seen this scene earlier, he would never have gone to war against such a cohesive city.

However, it was all too late!

In fact, Xiao Ce, who was on the city wall, was also surprised by the attitude of these people.

Since his return, he has not made any formal public appearances.

He also realized that the people worshipped him as if he were a god.

In a place that clearly has 100,000 people, it was so quiet you could hear a pin drop.

Seeing this, he continued, "As you all know, these Turks killed our wives and children, raped our sisters, and plundered our property! If we kill them so easily, it would be too lenient on them!"

"The debts they owe must be repaid by them! Therefore, I have decided! Each of your households can apply for one Turk to serve as your slave! You can make them work like cattle and horses to improve our lives. Of course, you can't kill them! After all, we are in dire need of labor here!"

Everyone nodded in agreement.

After all, everyone here is a disaster victim, and it is currently the time for land reclamation, while the Central Plains has imposed a blockade on this area.

It's very difficult to find oxen to plow the fields; there's a real shortage of able-bodied laborers these days.

These Turks were all as strong as cattle and sheep; they would certainly be good at plowing the land.

The more than 10,000 prisoners of war were not having it and immediately began to stir.

Ashide spoke first: "King of the Northern Desert, we have all surrendered. You cannot insult us... We, the warriors of the Turks, are eagles of the steppe! We will never become your slaves!"

Xiao Ce couldn't help but laugh out loud when he heard Ashide's words.

"What nonsense are you spouting... Can't I insult you? You bullshit eagles, you're all asking for it!"

"Of course, I have always ruled with virtue. As long as you are slaves who have agreed to your terms, you will be released and allowed to return to your Turkic homeland after three to five years of good service in your respective adopted families."

"If you're unwilling! Don't worry! I won't force you. However, you Turks owe us a debt, and I need to settle it one by one! If you want to be eagles, I will pluck all your feathers, leaving you wishing for death!"

The faces of these Turkic prisoners were extremely grim...

"Those of you who are willing to be slaves, kneel down and serve three to five years in prison. You can still go back! Those who are not, those who want to be unyielding and eagles who refuse to bow down, all of you, stand up. I will let you taste the methods of torture we use. My devils are just looking for someone to practice on!"

"You must know that the crimes you have committed are too numerous to count! Even killing you would be too lenient!"

With that, Han Da waved his hand and led his soldiers to surround the group once again.

...

Xiao Ce's words actually had a significant impact. No matter where, no matter who.

Even these so-called eagles of the grasslands, given the choice to live, will not easily choose death...

For every Turk who kneels down with his head in his hands, there will be a second.

Many people knelt down with their hands covering their heads.

In the end, only the Khans and their families remained standing.

Xiao Ce nodded in satisfaction, pointing to the standing Khans: "Very good, you have the self-awareness! I never intended for you to live anyway!"

As he spoke, Han Da ordered his men to arrest the Khans and their families.

"You promised you wouldn't kill us..." Several Khans saw that Xiao Ce was serious!

Xiao Ce raised an eyebrow and gave a cold smile: "You think it's that easy to die... I won't let you die so easily!"

As he spoke, Xiao Ce turned to Yin Pan'er beside him and said, "Pan'er, go and have your officials distribute the slaves by household. Remember to have their heads of households bring their household registers to register them, and then have them come to collect these slaves tomorrow!"

Yin Pan'er nodded.

The Beiwang County has a very complete and detailed system, from its initial ID card system to its current household registration system.

After the household registration system is improved, it will be much more convenient to handle and disseminate many government orders!

Yin Pan'er asked, "Your Highness, there are more than 50,000 households here, but only more than 10,000 prisoners. It's not enough to distribute them all!"

Xiao Ce said, "Then let's draw lots."

Yin Pan'er asked in confusion, "A lottery?"

Xiao Ce nodded: "It's like drawing lots. Each household that signs up gets a number, and then 10,000 numbers are randomly drawn at the end."

Yin Pan'er nodded and smiled, "Your Highness, you always have the best ideas. I'll go and do it right away!"

After saying that, he went to make the arrangements.

Meanwhile, Han Da's men sent men to capture all the shouting Turkic Khans and returned to Xiao Ce's side:

"Your Highness, should we go and support the guards of the four northern prefectures?"

Xiao Ce waved his hand and said, "They have the advantage in numbers, so there won't be any problems. Once we catch all the big fish, we'll have achieved our goal."

Han Da said awkwardly, "Your Highness, the Turks suffered a crushing defeat. Did it disrupt your plans and allow those powerful nobles to reap the benefits?"

Xiao Ce smiled and said, "It did indeed disrupt my plans! However, you should know that when I make a plan, I never just make one!"

"Moreover, I received news before the war even started that the Turks would suffer a crushing defeat! However, this battle still had positive significance! It made the people of the four northern prefectures realize just how weak the Turks were!"

"Moreover, those powerful clan heads are now single-mindedly convinced that they are fighting for Urgen of the Turkic Kingdom, unaware that Urgen is also one of my people! Furthermore, even if we take a step back, they are citizens of the Xiao Kingdom and are governed by the laws I have established! Now I control the Turkic Kingdom and the Northern King's County. They are surrounded by me!"

"As long as I promote the policies of Beiwang County, the people will naturally support me. Those who gain popular support will be supported, while those who lose popular support will be isolated! Now, the powerful clans of Kan Shanyue and Liu Qi counties have been wiped out. Lin Nan is also one of my men, leaving only Cai Yong. His city of Chanda is now in Yang Changlin's hands, and this time the Turks have wreaked havoc in Chanda County, completely destroying Cai Yong's popular support!"

"In their current state, what makes them think they can fight me? Besides, they..."

As Xiao Ce got to this point, he suddenly remembered something, swallowed the words he was about to say, and stopped talking.

Han Da listened to Xiao Ce's analysis and nodded repeatedly, becoming quite excited.

"Your Highness, according to your meaning, we now have complete control over the Northern Desert?"

Xiao Ce smiled and nodded: "Not bad, although it's pretty much the same, it's close enough. Now all we need is time!"

Then Xiao Ce said to Xiao Jiu, "Send people to commend the guards and their prefectural officials of the four prefectures of Mobei, in accordance with my orders!"

"Then issue a proclamation to the people of the northern desert, stating that the Turks have been completely wiped out. Then, inform the Northern King County of the land reform policy and the household registration reform system, and begin to promote them to the remaining four counties and thirty cities in the northern desert."

"Furthermore, in the name of the Northern Desert Prince's Palace, the first formal examination, a combined civil and military examination, will be held."

"The Northern Desert Royal Palace has officially established functional departments similar to those of the Xiao Kingdom."

"The Ministry of Finance was established in the northern desert region to manage money, grain, and taxes."

The Shangjun Division was established in the northern desert region to oversee all military affairs.

The Office of Punishments was established to oversee all matters in the northern desert fiefdoms, including judicial rewards and punishments, particularly within the military.

The Office of Rites was established to oversee all matters of etiquette, law, and diplomacy within the Northern Desert Royal Palace.

The Construction Bureau was established to oversee all construction and manufacturing activities in the northern desert fiefdom.

The Supervisory Office was in charge of the appointment, dismissal, and supervision of officials.

The newly established Civil Affairs Bureau will handle all matters related to people's livelihood.

As Xiao Ce spoke, Xiao Jiu nodded repeatedly. He didn't need to write it down with paper and pen because he had an extraordinary memory.

He could record almost everything Xiao Ce said, word for word.

After Xiao Ce finished speaking, Xiao Jiu looked at him questioningly: "Your Highness, is there anything else you need to tell me?"

Xiao Ce smiled slightly and waved his hand, saying, "Let's leave it at that for now. After your men have drafted the edicts, bring them to me for a look."

Xiao Jiu bowed in agreement and then went to attend to his duties.

Xiao Ce stretched and said, "It's getting late, I should go and rest..."

As he spoke, Han Da ordered his men to escort them.

Along the way, Han Da asked, "What do those Khans need to do?"

Xiao Ce waved his hand and said, "I haven't decided yet... let's keep it locked up for now."

Han Da nodded, then asked, "Your Highness, should I lock you in an ordinary cell, or in the Yama's Palace of the Xie Zhi?"

Xiao Ce smiled and said, "Let's lock them in ordinary cells for now. I really haven't figured out how to settle them yet... Let's leave it at that for now. We'll make a decision later when I've thought it through!"

Han Da nodded and then left.

...

After everyone had left, Xiao Ce looked at Da Lei beside him and asked, "Have all the men I asked you to send out been dispatched?"

Da Lei cupped his hands and said, "Your Highness, everything is proceeding as you ordered. They should already be on their way! Once they find their target, they won't be able to escape!"

Xiao Ce nodded in satisfaction and said, "Then I can finally get a good night's sleep!"

As he spoke, he glanced at the sky, which was gradually turning red.

"The sun is rising over the thirty-nine cities of the northern desert! Their good days are coming!"