"Furthermore, no separate chief for the new army will be established.

The position of General at the Border Army Camp will be temporarily held by Lao Liu.

By decree."

However, what the little Eunuch read next left the already shocked crowd even more dumbfounded. They looked at each other in disbelief, unsure if what the little Eunuch said was true or if their ears were deceiving them, wondering if they were hallucinating or experiencing auditory illusions.

How could it not only be that Leng Yu became the Grand General of the Dayou Kingdom, but Lao Liu also became the Garrison General of the Border Army?

This was more shocking to them than Leng Yu becoming the Grand General.

After all, Lao Liu usually appeared simple-minded, with straightforward reasoning.

For someone like him to become the Garrison General was as unbelievable as a pig being able to fly.

Especially Lao Liu himself, kneeling in the crowd; upon hearing this, his eyes widened like saucers, mouth agape, unable to utter a word for quite some time.

Not just him; everyone else also turned their gaze towards Lao Liu, all filled with expressions of shock.

One could say that because of Lao Liu’s appointment, Leng Yu’s promotion to Grand General seemed more acceptable.

With Lao Liu as a foil, Leng Yu could rightfully become the Grand General of the Dayou Kingdom.

If someone like Lao Liu could become a Garrison General, why couldn’t Leng Yu be a General?

Everything in the scene was observed by Lin Yi from the window inside the room. Watching everyone’s reactions, the corner of his mouth lifted into a crooked smile.

Yes, this was the result he wanted to see; this was the spectacle he wanted to watch unfold.

Lin Yi wanted to see how everyone would react upon hearing such declarations, what expressions and emotions they exhibited, and what incomprehensible actions they might take.

All of this, of course, was orchestrated by Lin Yi himself; he was the one who drafted these decrees.

As for why Leng Yu was promoted, it was simple - she was his sole confidant in this world, and not promoting her was out of the question.

Moreover, despite Lao Liu’s seemingly simple demeanor, Lin Yi knew that he had some cunning, but most importantly, he was incredibly loyal and honest.

For Lin Yi, such rare qualities made him the most reliable choice to wield significant power within the Border Army Camp.

Once such a person pledges loyalty, they wouldn’t easily betray, nor harbor any devious thoughts, let alone commit corrupt acts.

This is precisely why such individuals are favored by emperors.

As to whether Lao Liu would face dissent from his subordinates after his appointment, Lin Yi had naturally considered these issues.

Yet he remained unworried, for through his observations, he discovered the Border Army’s soldiers were extremely united. Though they occasionally engaged in minor squabbles, their bonds were life-and-death strong.

While they might not comprehend why Lao Liu was appointed, they certainly won’t plot to oust him.

As everyone stood frozen in place, the little Eunuch couldn’t help but cough lightly, then turned his kind gaze towards the leading Leng Yu, softly reminding:

"General Leng, please accept the decree and give thanks."

This reminder promptly snapped everyone back to focus, drawing their attention to the decree held by the little Eunuch.

The contents recorded in this decree left them profoundly shocked, beyond comprehension. They were eager to snatch the decree from the Eunuch’s hands to see with their own eyes, questioning if the Eunuch was lying or concocting tales.

However, such thoughts could only remain fantasies; no one dared outright seize the decree.

They all knew well that attempting such an action would lead to dire consequences.

As such, Leng Yu immediately led everyone in bowing to accept the decree, then respectfully reached out to take it.

After carefully passing the decree into Leng Yu’s hands, the Eunuch immediately bowed and spoke to Leng Yu:

"Congratulations, General Leng."

Though Leng Yu was deeply puzzled and bewildered, hearing the Eunuch’s congratulatory words, she quickly extended her hands in return, cupped her fists courteously, and said:

"Thank you, thank you. You’ve traveled far to deliver this; please rest, as I’ll have food and drinks prepared. Also, I have some questions I’d like to ask your guidance on later."

Yet upon hearing this, the little Eunuch hastily waved his hands, refusing:

"I dare not, I dare not.

This trip has already delayed me some days. His Majesty awaits my return to report. Upon your arrival in the Capital City, General Leng, I’ll undoubtedly drop by."

Clearly, the Eunuch’s intentions were apparent; he dared not eat, nor attend any banquet, needing to return promptly to report. This left Leng Yu even more perplexed.

She couldn’t fathom why the Eunuch was too afraid to even sit for a meal. What was it about her that scared him so?

However, with the Eunuch’s current demeanor, Leng Yu held back from contradicting, only to bow again in thanks before personally escorting him out of the courtyard and the Border Army Camp.

Watching him ride away, Leng Yu and the confused crowd returned.

All the way there, everyone wore the same expression: shock and bewilderment.

Upon reaching the City Lord’s Mansion, they ran into Lin Yi, smiling as he approached.

"Heh, why do you all look this way? I heard there was an imperial decree, yet where is everyone?"

[To be continued...]

PS: Brothers, is anyone still reading? It’s been a while since Yuzu’s seen any comments...