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Chapter 1071 New King and New Policies
Meanwhile, the victory celebration in Mulu City lasted for three days and three nights. With the assistance of Amina, Anmoti, and Lu Su, Su Yao, in the name of "King of Kings," issued several edicts:
The first decree was one of pardon and appeasement, aimed at winning back the hearts of the people of Parthia:
"Within the territory of Parthia, apart from the direct relatives of Vologasis V and the core members of the pro-war faction, all other nobles, officials and soldiers who can lay down their weapons and pledge allegiance in time will be pardoned, and their original lands and titles may be retained as appropriate."

The decree caused an uproar both inside and outside Mulu City. Many Parthian nobles who had already prepared for exile or death in battle suddenly saw a way out. Although they respected Su Yao's military prowess, they were even more afraid that this "King of Kings" would be suspicious and murderous like the Parthian king. Now that the decree had been issued, they knew that the new ruler was not a bloodthirsty person.

Especially after witnessing the fate of Vologasis V, the Parthian king, on that very day, most of the captured nobles expressed their willingness to submit, acknowledge the rule of the new King of Kings, and pledge allegiance to the Holy Lord.

The second edict aimed to reduce taxes and corvée labor and promote trade, vigorously advancing trade between the Han, Kushan, and Parthia regions.
"Effective immediately, all the exorbitant taxes and levies imposed by Vorochus V shall be abolished. All those who participate in the construction of the Han-Kushan-Parthian trade route shall be exempt from corvée labor for three years. Furthermore, the Han Dynasty shall establish 'Maritime Trade Offices' in places such as Mulu, Gaofu, Kapisa, and Pengjikent to connect with the Western Regions Development Company, unify the management of East-West trade, and strictly prohibit officials from exploiting merchants."

This edict directly addresses the pain points of the Parthian people. The Parthian king was constantly at war, taxes were heavy, and trade routes were monopolized by the nobility. Now, Su Yao, in the name of "King of Kings," was guaranteeing free trade and even offering concessions to the people. Even the most stubborn Persian merchants began to consider how to cooperate with the Han army.

After all, who would turn down gold and silver?

With this order issued, the ports along the Amu Darya River were quickly opened, with Mulu City as the hub. Countless caravans of the Western Regions Development Company, following the Han army, appeared like stars in the sky on the lands of Kushan and Khorasan.

They traded Han Chinese silk, lacquerware, porcelain, tea, paper, and other goods in exchange for spices, gems, ivory, warhorses, pearls, carpets, and various precious metals from Parthia and the Kushan region.

Under the protection and expansion of Su Yao's army, Han merchants traveled west to Persia and south to India, and large quantities of grain from the Ganges River basin were also transported to Central Asia to ensure the army's supply.

With the integration of military and commercial operations, the massive war machine rumbles into action, and the third edict outlines a strategy for military reorganization and integration.

In addition to pardoning the surrendered nobles, Su Yao also incorporated the large number of Parthian soldiers who had surrendered into his own ranks.

After the Battle of Mulu, Su Yao gained more than 10,000 surrendered soldiers, bringing the total number of Parthian surrendered soldiers to 30,000, far exceeding the combined Han and Hu forces he had brought with him.

These people were incorporated into the Parthian Guard, and their treatment was slightly inferior to that of the main force and auxiliary soldiers of the Han army. Because their main camp flag was different from the red flag of the main force of the Han army, they used a green flag, so they were also called the Parthian Green Standard Army.

Su Yao also gave orders to these Green Standard Army soldiers: those who could read Chinese characters, speak Chinese, or were married into Han families would be given higher treatment and priority in promotion, and might even have the opportunity to join the main force of the regular Han Field Army and enjoy the highest level of treatment in the future.

However, the biggest problem with these 30,000 Parthian Green Standard Army soldiers was the lack of a suitable commander.

These people are not like the troops in the Central Plains, who can be led by a trusted confidant. The biggest problem is the language barrier. The Han and Hu generals and the surrendered Kushan generals under Su Yao's command are not suitable to lead these surrendered soldiers.

Of course, some surrendered lower-ranking officers could be promoted to generals on the spot, but putting aside their abilities, none of them would be able to command respect in terms of prestige alone.

But it didn't matter; Su Yao quickly found a suitable target from the prison's pool of manpower—the Lion of Armenia, General Bahram.

However, there is another problem: this general is incredibly stubborn. He was defeated several times but refused to accept it. Even when Shapur and the others surrendered, he refused to surrender. Even when he publicly displayed his divine power and deposed the King of Kings, this man did not waver in the slightest.

His loyalty is commendable, but it's been misplaced!
"Why should Your Majesty make things difficult for you?"

Amina nestled quietly against Su Yao's chest, running her fingers across his chest: "In my humble opinion, this lion is already your prey."

"Stop fooling around, talk properly."

Su Yao grabbed her restless little hand: "Do you perhaps have some idea?"

Immediately afterwards, Amina smiled and wrote a name in Su Yao's palm—Safia, Bahram's daughter.

"You want me to use his daughter to blackmail him?" Su Yao frowned.

"No no no."

Amina straightened up and explained, "The Holy Lord is merciful and upright; how could he resort to such a drastic measure? But if Miss Safia herself falls in love with the Holy Lord, wouldn't that be a beautiful story?"

"Oh, so you're telling me to use my good looks!" Su Yao grabbed Amina's hand again, feigning anger, and said, "What are you up to, you vixen, trying to push your husband to seduce other women?"

Amina's palms itched from Su Yao's pinching, and she glared at him reproachfully: "Your Majesty has truly misunderstood me. A man as valiant and extraordinary as you, why would you need to scheme against Miss Safia? Didn't you see the way that little girl looked at you after we rode the griffin yesterday? She was clearly smitten."

Then, Amina leaned close to Su Yao's ear, her breath sweet as orchids: "Your Majesty, don't let that girl's young age fool you; she's a real beauty in the making. In two years, she'll blossom into a woman of unparalleled beauty. If Your Majesty were to take her in, you could both appease the surrendered generals and gain a beautiful companion. Wouldn't that be the best of both worlds?"

As for me, your lowly concubine...

Amina extended her slender fingers and gently traced circles on Su Yao's collarbone: "Anything that benefits Your Majesty's great cause, I will gladly do, let alone..."

As they spoke, Amina suddenly jumped out of Su Yao's arms, turned around gracefully with her hands behind her back, and smiled sweetly: "Besides, that girl Safia is quite naive, and I happen to need a younger sister for company."

Looking at Amina's charming smile, Su Yao gently stroked her chin with his fingertip: "You little vixen, you really know my thoughts perfectly."

He was not a pedantic man; he had witnessed Bahram's bravery and loyalty firsthand, and it would be a real pity if such a fine general could not be put to his own use. As for Safia, although she was flustered when they first met at Bahram's residence that day, she could not hide the spiritedness and innocence between her brows, and was indeed a lovely girl who was lovable.

And all these days I've been taking good care of her in this governor's mansion, if I didn't have some ulterior motives, I'd be too hypocritical.

"Good good."

Su Yao slapped the table and nodded, saying, "I am very pleased that you are so sensible and considerate of the big picture. From now on, I will entrust you with the management of the affairs of the harem in Anxi."

A flash of joy crossed Amina's eyes, and she immediately bowed gracefully: "Thank you for your kindness, Your Majesty! I will do my best to manage the affairs of the harem and not distract Your Majesty."

Managing the harem of the King of Kings was something she could never achieve, even with the favor of the Parthian King.

Now, she has finally gotten what she wanted.

Although she was the only mistress at the moment, she knew in her heart that with the great talent and ambition of this holy ruler and the spirit of a conqueror, the harem would probably become lively very soon.

Now, she has obtained the qualification to manage the harem, which is not only an unparalleled honor, but also a major guarantee for consolidating her future position.

Next, if we could give His Majesty another son or daughter...
Amina's eyes lit up at the thought.

Su Yao wasn't sure what kind of look Safia had given him before, but he did see a burning light in the woman's eyes.

That gaze contained not only a thirst for power and admiration for him personally, but also a pure, primal desire.

If it weren't for the many things pressing at hand, Su Yao would have liked to bring her to justice immediately.

"Cough cough."

Su Yao coughed twice: "One must take things one step at a time. Since we are going to give Bahram an important position, we can't force his daughter. We must come up with a more appropriate solution."

“Your Majesty need not worry, I already have a plan.”

Immediately, Amina whispered a few words to Su Yao, and Su Yao's eyes lit up.

(End of this chapter)