Zither Emperor Chapter 854 Chapter 272 Ye Yinzhu's 'Ruthlessness' Part 2

854: Chapter 272 Ye Yinzhu’s ‘Ruthlessness’ (Part 2) 854: Chapter 272 Ye Yinzhu’s ‘Ruthlessness’ (Part 2) You should know that the Eastern Dragon Empire had already abolished the title of empire, and Qin City was merely a territory.

By establishing diplomatic relations with it, the Milan Empire essentially acknowledged its pletely equal status.

At the same time, Silvio even announced that he would provide Qin City with a vast amount of various materials yearly, all at half price.

Qin City’s own production capability was enough to be self-sufficient, and with the support of the Milan Empire, there was no need to worry about any resource issues.

What made the leader of the Eight Eastern Dragon Clans and the Elders most happy was that the Milan Empire had been sending over black-haired and black-eyed people with Dong Long bloodline, and their numbers were continuously increasing.

The Burna Mountain Range was spacious enough, and the great name of Qin City also meant that these descendants of Dong Long no longer needed to worry about their future.

After annihilating the Dragon Clan and rejecting Faran, what place could be safer than Qin City?

Moreover, His Highness Emperor Zi of the Beastman Clan had already announced that all residents of Qin City possessed the privilege to move freely within the Northernmost Wilderness, making Qin City an implicit core of the North, vaguely establishing a division between the North and the South with Faran.

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Landias Empire, the capital.

A certain oppression almost permeated the entire Imperial Palace; in contrast to the thriving scenario in the northern part of the Ryuzakinus Continent, Landias could only be described as desperate at this moment.

Just yesterday, a piece of news that made everyone in Landias gasp for air had arrived.

There were several pieces of news, all ing from Faran.

Firstly, Faran announced that upon investigation, it was found that the former Master of the Dark Tower, Slone, had killed his mentor, causing the death of the previous generation’s Master of the Dark Tower, Master Phil Jackson, and his execution had now been confirmed.

Secondly, Faran declared the lifting of the ten-year seal, and at the same time, issued an edict to all countries not to provoke disputes that could lead to continental turmoil.

Upon the release of this second piece of news, the first to react were the citizens of various countries.

Naturally blind to political struggle, the majority believed that Faran was expressing its displeasure towards the chaos caused by war, primarily initiated by alliances led by the Landias and Milan Empires.

No civilian ever desires war; as soon as Faran’s mand for countries to restrain themselves was issued, there was immediate rejoicing throughout the human nations of the Ryuzakinus Continent.

The war could finally end, and there was no longer the need to fear the ravages of warfare.

What could be more thrilling to civilians?

The demands of civilians were never high; having enough to eat, staying warm, and leading a normal life were sufficient for them.

The third piece of news released by Faran, however, took everyone by surprise.

In the edict, Faran stated that the Northernmost Wilderness, where the Beastman Clan resided, had always been isolated due to the unequal racial oppression by humans, resulting in perpetual wars in the North.

With Faran’s coordination, the three leading Northern nations, spearheaded by the Milan Empire, would gradually begin equal trade with the Beastman Clan.

Moreover, Faran also declared that if war still occurred after the start of equal trade, Faran itself would send a great army to subdue the Beastman World.

With this final assurance, civilians were finally at ease.

For them, as long as the Beastman Clan did not invade, equal trade was inconsequential.

Of course, there were also far-sighted individuals who pointed out that this could gradually strengthen the Beastman Clan.

Once these beastmen possessed the same weapons as humans, if a war were to break out, could humans withstand them?

However, such voices didn’t last long before being drowned out.

Because there was Faran.

Even if the weapons of the Beastman Clan were powerful, they could not make up for their greatest deficiency—that they could not practice magic.

Although some magical beasts possessed their own innate magic, pared to the large number of mages from Faran, the Beastman Clan was still not a match.

Many asserted that as long as Faran existed, the Beastman Clan would never dare to lightly offend the human world.

If the first three messages from Faran after being released had cheered the civilians across the continent, then the last message seemed a bit odd.

The final piece of news from Faran stated that in the North was Qin City, whose Lord, Zither Emperor Ye Yinzhu, was an extraordinarily brilliant talent, a rare genius in a thousand years, who had the fortune of being taught by Faran’s previous generation Master of the Dark Tower, Master Phil Jackson, possessing formidable strength.

Exceptionally, it was decided that Zither Emperor Ye Yinzhu, the Lord of Qin City, would replace the executed Slone as the new Master of the Dark Tower of Faran.

Simultaneously, Faran and Qin City formed an alliance, pledging mutual support and watchfulness.

Instantly, the name of Qin City spread throughout the nations of the continent.

Initially, only the higher echelons in the countries of the continent were familiar with Qin City, but now, every civilian on the Ryuzakinus Continent knew that there was a place capable of forming an alliance with Faran.

Under the illustrious name of Faran, the status of Qin City was elevated almost exponentially.

Ordinary people did not understand what was happening, but those who had participated in the great war were very clear that Qin City fully deserved this title.

Faran’s lifting of the seal and changes could only prove one thing—that Faran had promised with Qin City.

Although neither Qin City nor Faran released details about that specific battle, those slightly in the know could guess that Qin City had won that battle.

In the Milan Empire’s Qin City, which had gradually bee a formidable entity capable of confronting Faran, the Zither Emperor, Ye Yinzhu, had bee a part of Faran.

This was unexpected by anyone, and it was the root cause of the despair in the Landis Imperial Palace.

“Retreat?

Your Majesty,” Crespo looked at Emperor Maximo on the throne, tears streaming from his eyes.

He certainly knew how difficult it was for Maximo to issue this mand.

In this battle, Landias had lost miserably, with no chance of turning the tide.

Although Faran announced the lifting of the seal, which indirectly protected Landias, everyone knew that after this battle, the Milan Empire and its allies could no longer be overtaken by Landias.

With no threat from the north, the Milan Empire, already stronger than Landias, would inevitably bee more powerful in a short time.

Should Faran’s attitude shift even slightly, or if Qin City made any move, then Landias would face a catastrophic disaster.

“I said to retreat; did you not hear me?” Maximo looked coldly at Crespo.

It was not easy for this formidable ruler to remain calm at that time.

“Yes, Your Majesty.”

The Grand Conference Hall was very quiet, with hundreds of civil and military officials from Landias silent, almost all with their heads bowed, as if contemplating something deeply.

Maximo’s face remained as cold and posed as ever.

Slowly lifting his head to look toward the top of the grand hall, admiring the splendid patterns, he felt the grandeur of the hall and knew, in the end, he had still lost.

“Silvio, I have lost, but not to you.

I lost to that place called Qin City, to the Zither Emperor, Ye Yinzhu, who has bee my son-in-law.

Although I am unwilling, I have still lost.

Will Landias really perish because of me?”

Maximo was unwilling, of course, he was, but by now, he had no way to change the situation.

The lifting of Faran’s seal signified the victory of Qin City and Faran’s promise, although he did not know what exactly had transpired, it was imaginable that Faran would no longer support Landias like before.

Even Master Slone of the Dark Tower, who had the closest relations with Landias, had already died.

Silvio, you are lucky, Maximo said to that distant adversary in his mind.

If it were not for Qin City, not for the emergence of Ye Yinzhu, maybe I would be the ruler of the entire continent by now.

But still, luck is a part of strength.

I admit, I have lost, utterly lost.

My daughter!

Your choice seems to be right, that man really can provide you with a safe harbor, although he has now lost his sight.

Yet, he still led Qin City to resist, even to defeat Faran.

Why, why is such a genius not from my Landias?

In this world, there is no pill for regret, my daughter, do you know?

My latter life will probably all be spent striving to sustain Landias’ existence.

Silvio, this time you won, but will you keep winning?

Just wait, perhaps one day a figure like Ye Yinzhu will appear in my Landias, and our current situation will be reversed.

Maximo had a resolute heart, even under such a huge blow, he still did not give up; as an emperor, he could not give up.

“Minister of Finance, tally up all the expenses our nation incurred for this war.

Starting now, tighten the purse strings, cut all officials’ salaries in half, allot the extra to the military according to their merits.

At the same time, reduce the palace’s expenses to a quarter of its original.

Everything in the palace must be simplified, no celebratory events in the palace for three years.

After the army retreats, station them in the north of our country to guard against any unexpected events.”

“Yes, Your Majesty.”

Salaries cut in half, surprisingly, no ministers from the Landias Empire raised any objections, because their emperor was even harsher on himself, reducing the palace’s expenses to a quarter of its original.

It is well known that Maximo was a wise emperor; the palace’s expenses were already minimal, less than one-third of those during the previous emperor’s reign.

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