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

The concept of this propaganda team was actually decided by Xiao Ce beforehand.

After multiple screenings by Yin Pan'er, the personnel have been preliminarily determined.

However, at that time, Yin Pan'er was unaware of the purpose of this so-called propaganda team, and Xiao Ce had also infiltrated the rear of the Turkic territory.

Yin Pan'er simply kept that list temporarily, and those people were assigned to various departments.

When Xiao Ce brought up the matter again, Yin Pan'er directly provided a list and rallied these people.

Yin Pan'er strongly recommended this person named Xin Xiaoci.

After meeting him in person, Xiao Ce asked him a few questions.

He discovered that this person was an absolute master of diplomacy, quick-witted, a good actor, and emotionally stable, able to remain calm under pressure.

After a few questions, Xiao Ce confirmed this person as their publicity ambassador for this event.

As it turns out, Xiao Ce's judgment was quite good!

Seeing this, Lin Nan stepped forward to comfort her.

Xin Xiaoci is quite adept at handling things; if someone gives him a way out, he quickly takes it!

Lin Nan only offered a few words of advice.

He calmed down, cupped his hands, and said, "Thank you for your comforting words, Patriarch Lin. I lost my composure. You are all heroes of the Northern Desert, and the people of the Northern Desert will never forget you!"

Then, Xin Xiaoci said, "Patriarch Lin, the bodies of the two patriarchs are over here. I would like to read out the Prince's decree of commendation here. Please assemble the troops. Is that alright?"

Yue Yong, standing to the side, subconsciously replied, "Lord Xin, we are currently keeping the passing of the two family heads a secret. We are afraid that if it gets out, it will cause some turmoil! So, it's not convenient, is it?"

Xin Xiaoci shook his head and said, "General Yue, don't worry. It won't have any impact! On the contrary, I believe the passing of the two family heads will further inspire the soldiers to unite even more!"

"Furthermore, what you may not know is that a new tribe called Urgen has emerged in the rear of the Turks! These Turks are already doomed, and their Khans and royal family members were captured by our Northern Army when they fled to the vicinity of Lingxiao City! They are all now imprisoned in the Lingxiao City dungeon!"

Lin Nan already knew, but she still looked surprised.

Yue Yong and Cai Cheng were both equally surprised and looked at Lin Nan: "Patriarch Lin, we will listen to you!"

Lin Nan nodded: "In that case, we have no more worries! I think what Lord Xin said is an opportunity. After all, the deaths of the two family heads can't be kept secret forever. Moreover, now that the Turkic leader has been captured by the Northern Desert King, we have even less to fear! We will follow Lord Xin's arrangements!"

As he spoke, Lin Nan instructed Yue Yong and Cai Cheng to gather all the soldiers together!

Before long, the soldiers had all gathered together.

Although half of them have already left, the remaining half is still a dark, endless expanse.

Seeing so many people, Xin Xiaoci showed no fear whatsoever; in fact, she was quite excited.

We climbed up a high earthen slope.

Xin Xiaoci definitely has some performative personality traits.

After climbing up the earthen slope, Xin Xiaoci spoke loudly: "Gentlemen, I am the propaganda ambassador personally appointed by the King of Mobei. I am here today to announce the King of Mobei's affirmation and reward for your efforts in relieving the siege of Lingxiao City."

As he spoke, Xin Xiaoci took out a yellow scroll and began to read the imperial edict.

[Imperial Edict of Commendation from the King of the Northern Desert]

[The imperial edict reads: Since ancient times, the northern deserts have suffered greatly from the oppression of the Turks. I, the King, have also been troubled by the Turkic threat since arriving in the northern deserts. Although I have launched numerous attacks with considerable success, this time, besieged by the Turks, four prefectural governors from the northern deserts, along with their guards, bravely and fearlessly led the charge to relieve the siege of Lingxiao. Therefore, I hereby commend and reward them!]

[A pardon is granted to the four prefectural governors, exempting them from any capital offense committed within their fiefdoms in the northern deserts!]

[Those who participate in this campaign to suppress the Turks will be awarded a year's salary from the local guards, and their registered households will be exempt from all taxes for one year. They will also be qualified to join the Northern Desert Army. After passing the examination and review, they can enlist in the Northern Desert Army! If they are not selected, they can also join the newly formed Northern Desert City Defense Army and go to various counties to carry out city defense duties.]

[By order of Propaganda Ambassador Xin Xiaoci, this edict of commendation shall be personally delivered to the soldiers to read the commendation aloud, thus expressing the Emperor's favor!]

The moment the edict was issued, the entire audience erupted in jubilation.

Lin Nan listened and thought to himself, "Brilliant! This open scheme is absolutely brilliant!"

Xiao Ce may have given two enormous rewards, but they were actually both in his favor!

First, they issued the so-called "death-exemption edicts" to the prefectural officials. After all, since ancient times, a "death-exemption edict" has been considered an immense favor.

However, who hasn't known this since ancient times?

This "edict of immunity from death" is another joke. Once those in power decide to kill, even if they have hundreds or thousands of "edicts of immunity from death," they cannot escape death.

Most importantly, Xiao Ce already knew that Cai Yong and Kan Shanyue were dead when he issued this document.

Giving two dead men a "decree of immunity from death" was one of Xiao Ce's twisted sense of humor.

However, to an ordinary person, the reward given by Xiao Ce would seem extremely generous.

Secondly, the rewards given to the guards seemed to be very practical.

Whether it was a year's salary or a year's tax exemption.

Furthermore, the most attractive aspect for these palace guards is joining the Northern Desert Army.

The Northern Desert Army was known for its strict discipline and generous benefits.

The annual income of an ordinary soldier is equivalent to that of ten strong laborers.

If they were to obtain even a minor official position, their income would far exceed that of small business owners, which would amount to less than their annual military pay.

Therefore, after the Northern Desert Army stabilized, it adopted a streamlined approach and stopped recruiting on a large scale, making it very difficult to join the Northern Desert Army.

Now, this is an opportunity for everyone; as long as you meet the physical requirements, you can go.

Even if they couldn't go, they could still join the so-called "Northern Desert City Defense Army." Although they didn't know what kind of unit the "Northern Desert City Defense Army" was, they thought it was better than their current prefectural guards, who were essentially private soldiers.

Such a reward touched the hearts of these guards.

These two rewards seemed like a tremendous favor to Xiao Ce, but he himself did not put in any effort at all.

Not only that, it can also encourage the guards to participate in the assessments, and recruit the elite guards into the Northern Desert Army.

The remaining prefectural guards were also formally incorporated into the city defense army. This completely resolved the hidden dangers in the four northern prefectures!

Without the mansion guards and private soldiers, the powerful clans are like toothless tigers, no longer threatening!

Moreover, two of the four major clan heads have already passed away, and Lin Nan was originally Xiao Ce's man, so the remaining people are no longer a threat.

Xiao Ce has plenty of ways to deal with them.

Lin Nan praised Xiao Ce's brilliant open scheme, saying that even if someone saw through his true purpose, there would be no way to break it!

After all, no one could stop the guards from going to join Xiao Ce.

Standing on the earthen slope, Xin Xiaoci saw the crowd discussing and said, "Gentlemen, kneel down and receive your reward!"

Lin Nan was the first to kneel down, followed by the guards around him who all knelt down to receive their rewards!

"None of you guards here should go back. Go directly to Lingxiao City to collect your rewards, and then participate in the Mobei Army's test. Those who pass will join the Mobei Army, and those who fail will be assigned to the Mobei City Defense Army, which will be established on the spot!" Xin Xiaoci said to the guards.

The guards instinctively looked at their respective leaders!

Finally, Yue Yong and Cai Cheng looked at Lin Nan!

Lin Nan readily agreed: "This is a reward from the King of Mobei. Why are you all looking at me? Of course you should all go! Besides, the King of Mobei has already said that he wants to reduce the number of guards and private soldiers. This way, you will all have a good place to go!"

After Lin Nan finished speaking, the guards naturally rushed towards Lingxiao City in excitement!

Xin Xiaoci bowed to Lin Nan and said, "Thank you for your cooperation, Prefect Lin. I will definitely report your efforts to the King of Mobei!"

Lin Nan smiled and cupped his hands in greeting, not refusing: "Thank you for your trouble, Lord Xin! There are only half of the soldiers here; the other half have already returned! Lord Xin, I'll accompany you!"

Xin Xiaoci smiled and clasped her hands in agreement.

The next few days went much more smoothly than I had imagined.

Xin Xiaoci used the same method to make the remaining guards willingly and happily accept the reorganization!

Liu Qi initially had some objections, but all his soldiers had deserted, and the powerful clans in his county had long been wiped out!

Even if he had objections, there was nothing he could do; he was powerless to change the situation and could only accept it under Lin Nan's persuasion!

As for Cai Yong, he still had some relatives and friends, and a prominent family!

However, the people who were originally 'plague' in the city of Zenda all came out and went straight to those people to take revenge!

With Yang Changlin and Lin Nan turning a blind eye, Cai Yong's clansmen and powerful families were all imprisoned by the common people and local merchants.

Due to numerous accusations and conclusive evidence of their treason, they were all sentenced to death.

Ironically, one of Cai Yong's sons wanted to use the newly received "edict of immunity from death," but the interrogating officials also had solid evidence that only Cai Yong could use this "edict of immunity from death."

Only those designated by Cai Yong could be spared death. Thus, the Cai family members and local powerful clans were all sentenced to death and beheaded in the presence of the people!

With this, all the hidden dangers within the four prefectures of the northern desert have been resolved!

Yin Pan'er dispatched the officials who had been in charge of reclaiming the land in Beiwang County to various places to provide guidance and carry out reforms!

At this time, in Lingxiao City.

Sitting in the rocking chair, Xiao Ce looked at the letters from all over the country that had been arriving in recent days, his mouth agape in a wide smile. The reason was simple: the situation was excellent, and everything was going to proceed exactly as he had envisioned!

After reading one letter, Xiao Ce extended his hand and said calmly, "Next one!"

The girl standing nearby respectfully took the next letter and handed it over.

After Xiao Ce opened and read the letter, the smile on his face stiffened and even turned gloomy as he read on...