As a lord, I was forced to farm

Chapter 727 Toast

In Jintang Town, bonfires flickered, and the meat and wine tasted even more delicious after the victory. Even though the conditions were a bit simple because the war had just ended, it did not dampen everyone's enthusiasm at all.

"We won a great victory in Suling, but unfortunately the territory is not stable yet. We need all the soldiers to continue to suppress Zhuo Li, Qing Song and other territories in Suling. After some time, I will hold a banquet to welcome all the soldiers and reward them according to their merits. Here, I would like to toast you a few glasses."

Everyone is willing to follow Jiang Ran, in addition to loyalty and love for the city, isn't it for power and wealth? Jiang Ran has never broken his promises, and everyone has seen how generous he is to his subordinates. Hearing this, everyone seems calm, but their blushing faces reveal their excitement.

Now, there is no other territory coveting Suling. It is surrounded by either the sea or mountains. Once the young fairy on the Wu Lian Qing Mountain is found, it can be promoted to a county-level territory. By then, the entire territory will undergo earth-shaking changes. Even Jiang Ran is full of longing for the future.

"I salute all the soldiers for sacrificing their lives for justice and fighting bravely." Jiang Ran simply raised his head and drank a glass of wine quickly.

Jiang Ran is usually cold and dignified, but she is never pretentious when it is necessary, and it is rare for her to have such a sentimental side.

Everyone was flattered and overjoyed. They were speechless for a moment and stood up one after another, picking up their wine jugs and drinking like cows to show their respect.

Jiang Ran smiled slightly, raised his glass to Tian Jing and said, "Second respect to Commander Tian, ​​you have commanded well and have been loyal for ten years. When Ran first ascended the throne, he was young and weak. Fortunately, he had such an uncle to clear the obstacles for Ran. You and I, although not blood relatives, are no different from uncle and nephew."

Tian Jing was deeply moved. He picked up the wine gourd and gulped it down. The big gourd covered his slightly red eyes.

My old friend, everyone in the afterlife knows that Ran'er is the young city lord, a female Yao and Shun, the most saintly and wise, and it is Suling's luck!

"The third cup goes to Su Hong, the young men. Although they are young, they are already an important part of the backbone of our city. Their performance on the battlefield is impressive."

Hu Lian and others were sitting at the end of the banquet, behaving themselves harmlessly. When Jiang Ran mentioned this, everyone looked at them with approval and nodded.

"The boys and girls of Suling are different. They are all handsome and beautiful. The future of Suling depends on you young people!"

Hu Lian and others were thin-skinned and were too embarrassed to speak when praised by many important figures.

Jiang Ran paused, raised the wine glass, and looked solemnly at the aliens led by Jia Han, "The fourth cup is to our compatriots - the aliens. This surprise attack on the northern battlefield has achieved a great victory, and you have made an indelible contribution."

Jiang Ran said, "There are many opinions about you outside. The term 'Yi Ren' is mostly seen as 'non-human', but 'Yi' is actually just 'different from ordinary people'. It means that you have some special abilities compared to ordinary people. It is neither a compliment nor a derogatory term. In Suling, you are no different from other people. You are the people who are protected by the territory and also subject to the constraints of the territory."

Perhaps the atmosphere was too emotional, or perhaps the aliens had been waiting for a definite affirmation. At this moment, the aliens' eyes were all red, and their slightly trembling shoulders revealed their inner shock and emotion.

Finally, Jiang Ran turned his attention to the group of desert people with horns on their heads, bronze skin, and exotic looks, and said in the desert language, "You have worked very hard to kill the enemies this time. I hope you can learn the mainland's popular language as soon as possible and integrate into the group as soon as possible."

Mu Xiali nodded vigorously, "Chief Da Ran, we will!!"

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In the cold dungeon, He Xiangguang was wearing only a single layer of clothing. He was locked to a rack with heavy iron chains, his hair was disheveled and he looked in a miserable state. However, Su Ling did not torture the general any further.

Tian Jing felt a little sorry for his talent and said, "Why are you so stubborn? The Yu family has suppressed you time and again. Our county lord is so wise. As long as you are loyal to our county, you can still be a glorious general." He Xianguang gritted his teeth and said, "No matter what, County Lord Yu once saved my life, I must not betray him."

Of the three great generals in Zhuoli County, only He Xianguang remained, but this man was a man of iron will and was unwilling to serve Suling.

Tian Jing felt a little sorry, "I heard that you still have family in Zhuo Li, have you ever thought about what your family will do now that you are so determined?"

He Xianguang was silent for a long time, then he smiled miserably, "I'm sorry for them, they are innocent, I hope you can let them go."

Tian Jing thought that He Xianguang was a good general, but he just followed the wrong person. "As I said, you just want to repay your family's kindness. Thirty years of service is enough to repay it. The county lady is soft-hearted and will not take your life. She will only abolish your cultivation. Remember, do not have the intention of rebellion and reflect on the crimes you committed in Xinheng Town, Suling. In the future, you can be an ordinary farmer in Zhuoli County, take care of your elderly wife and children, and educate your offspring. How about it?"

He Xianguang was slightly stunned. He never thought that Suling County would let him go.

Thinking of his family, he was reluctant to die after all, "Yes, I am grateful to the county lady for not killing me..."

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As for the 10,000 captured soldiers, Suling gathered the monks who posed greater threats in the main city of Suling at the feet of the lord in the name of education and further training.

Although the cultivators had complaints about this, Jiang Ran did provide them with some mysterious techniques for practicing. With this reassurance, hundreds of cultivators obediently entered Sucheng.

On January 17, Tian Jing and other border guards escorted 10,000 ordinary prisoners of war back to their hometowns and restored their original civilian status.

The supply team from Suling County also arrived at Zeyan, Zhuoli and other places as scheduled with food and cold-resistant supplies, allowing the affected people to exchange labor for supplies to build roads, maintain the Great Wall, and plant crops.

The people of Suling also learned the news of the great victory in their own territory. The streets were filled with joy. People wrote lyrics to praise the county lord for her unparalleled wisdom and her ability to defend her city, and to praise the soldiers for their bravery in killing the enemy and their fearlessness of life and death.

The strength of the territory brought confidence to the people, and the culture of Suling gradually took root.

At this time, Jiang Ran returned to Lord Suling's mansion.

The mansion was bustling with activity, and Jiang Nancheng and Jiang Xiaowen were both present, which was rare for them.

Li Fusheng was very happy. "Congratulations to the county lady for successfully conquering six territories. The day of becoming king is just around the corner! My lord, January 23rd is your eighteenth birthday. This time we must hold a grand celebration to show your generosity."

Jiang Ran was stunned. So many things had happened recently that she had forgotten about this day.

In some territories with a lack of population, the age of adulthood is pushed forward in order to promote population growth. In Suling County, the age of adulthood is sixteen, but looking at the entire continent, most areas still consider eighteen as the age of adulthood.

Jiang Ran is also considering aligning with other parts of the mainland and setting eighteen as the age of adulthood for people in Suling County.