Everyone in Xinluo City is filling the hole, which they dug themselves. Datang soldiers are filling the hole on the other side.
Filling a hole is always easier than digging it.
The hole they dug in three days was filled in two days.
Thirty thousand soldiers of the Tang Dynasty got off their vehicles and marched directly to Xinluo City on foot.
At this point, Li Min was completely relieved.
After all, there are more than 50,000 soldiers of the Zheng family in Xinluo City.
And they only have 10,000 riflemen.
If things happen again and again in the Zheng family in Xinluo City, it will definitely be a troublesome matter.
And now, another 30,000 Huaxia City soldiers have stationed themselves in Xinluo City.
The Zheng family was destined to be unable to make any waves, so Li Min was completely relieved.
However, the tanks and trucks from Huaxia City are still unable to drive through for the time being.
Because the hole has been filled.
But trucks and tanks are too heavy after all.
Especially for tanks, with such a heavy weight, the soil just after filling the hole is very loose, and it will sink in immediately.
At least a layer of wooden boards or other materials must be placed on these roads to allow tanks and trucks to pass.
However, it doesn't matter whether you pass earlier or later.
As long as those 30,000 soldiers can pass, there will be no problem.
Next, Li Min summoned Zheng Wei, the head of the Zheng family, and had a secret conversation with him.
Li Min promised Zheng Wei, the head of the Zheng family, that he would ensure the safety of all Zheng clan members.
However, the Zheng family's belongings could only leave them a very small part.
The Zheng family members will also be dispersed in various urban areas, and all their members will be dispersed.
And these members are not allowed to move within a hundred years.
In a hundred years, they will naturally spread everywhere.
But the Zheng family, as a super aristocratic family, will no longer exist.
After hearing the news, Zheng Wei couldn't help but burst into tears.
He is a sinner of the Zheng family.
The Zheng family was completely destroyed in his hands.
However, for them, this can be regarded as a blessing in misfortune!
After all, although as a super aristocratic family, the Zheng family has been eliminated.
But all members of the Zheng family can survive and live well.
At least, the Zheng family can continue to pass on the legacy.
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So far, the entire eastern part has completely fallen into the territory of Huaxia City.
More than half of the entire Golden State is already controlled by the Golden State.
However, now, they have only taken over this territory.
It will take quite some time to master all the territory.
Now, Huaxia City faces two choices.
The first option is for them to digest and absorb the territory they have gained first.
After all the acquired territory has been digested and absorbed, the next step of expansion can be carried out.
The second option is to take over the entire Golden State in one go.
Then, proceed to complete digestion.
The first choice is the safest choice.
So far, their military strength is just enough.
But if we have to go on another expedition, we will inevitably have some difficulties.
The second option involves certain risks.
An army of at least 200,000 would be needed to go out on an expedition.
Because they don't just want to win one city after another.
After capturing a city, soldiers must be left to garrison it and officials must be sent to manage it.
Without an army of 200,000, there simply would not be enough manpower.
But now, Huaxia City even has a serious shortage of management personnel.
In fact, until now, there is still a serious shortage of management personnel in each of their cities.
After all, Huaxia City was established only a short time ago, even though there are schools.
However, management talents cannot be cultivated in a short time.
Faced with this situation, Li Min also fell into deep thought.
For a moment, Li Min couldn't decide what choice to make.
However, Li Min still prefers the second option.
It’s not too late to capture the remaining territory in one go and then slowly absorb and digest it.
After all, apart from the Family Alliance, they basically have no strong enemies from the outside.
The Tang Dynasty is a country of brothers.
The Great Food Empire was restrained by the Tang Dynasty.
The Eastern Roman Empire, as well as those countries in Europe, are currently in the darkest period of the Middle Ages.
They simply do not have the ability or capital to expand externally.
In the absence of foreign enemies, Li Min was not afraid of civil strife in Golden State.
Now, although their military strength is insufficient, they have elite soldiers and will not cause chaos.
However, Li Min soon received a new piece of information.
The strength of the Family Alliance in the entire northern region is shrinking their territory.
At the same time, they are rapidly cutting off the circuit.
Not only did they cut off all the main roads, but they also cut off the way to attack from the sea.
Now, they're not just cutting off roads.
We are still digging deeply and vertically.
It has even developed towards a narrow lake.
In this case, even if Huaxia City sends a large number of modern machinery to fill the soil, it will still take a lot of time.
Therefore, after thinking about it for a while, Li Min decided to give up the second option.
The Family Alliance must have other back-up players.
Now, their rear is unstable.
If the Aristocratic Family Alliance is pushed into a hurry, they might even resort to some desperate means.
If that's the case, then let's digest and absorb their existing territory first.
Now, Li Ming is not afraid of delaying time at all.
Every day that time is delayed, Huaxia City's strength will increase by one point.
As for the Family Alliance, they are now busy digging holes...
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After working hard for more than a month, Li Min was finally able to take some time off and have a nice and peaceful sleep.
Well, okay, it took less than two months to capture the south and east.
This kind of speed cannot be said to be unprecedented, but it must be unprecedented.
This time, Li Min can also spend time with his family at home.
On the second day, Li Min led hundreds of officials to celebrate the victory of the soldiers who went on the expedition.
Of course, Huaxia City has more than 300,000 soldiers so far.
It is not realistic for everyone to show up, and there is not such a big venue that can accommodate so many people.
So, this time, only those generals will be rewarded.
But this time the location was in the royal city.
After all, Li Min was named the King of China.
In Huaxia City, a royal palace was also built.
The scale of this palace was built according to the specifications of later generations of the Forbidden City.
So far, only part of it has been constructed.
There is still a considerable part of it under construction.
The part that has been built has basically been put into use.
The city lord's palace is located in the palace.
After breakfast on the second day, Li Min led all the officials into the palace.
At this time, more than a thousand middle- and high-level officials from Huaxia City had already assembled in front of the main hall of the palace.
They were wearing bright armor, all of them held their heads high and were full of energy.
They were arranged horizontally in rows and vertically in columns, and military discipline was strict.
Looking at these officers and soldiers, Li Min's face showed a look of satisfaction.
Li Min strode onto the stage and said loudly: "Soldiers, you have worked hard!"
More than a thousand officers and soldiers below suddenly said in unison and loudly: "Serve the name of the people!"
Li Min then said: "Soldiers, thank you for your hard work!"
"The city lord works harder!"
"Soldiers, you are tanned!"
"The city lord is even darker!"
Li Min's face suddenly turned dark.
Who taught this?
"Thanks to the soldiers who sacrificed their lives, worked together, and were not afraid of hardships, obstacles, and sacrifices, we were able to save our compatriots from the fire and water in such a short period of time."
After hearing the words of the city lord, the faces of the more than a thousand people below who had successfully achieved high-ranking positions could not help but turn slightly red.
They felt really ashamed to hear this compliment.
Because of the war, they did participate.
But it can never be said that we are not afraid of difficulties, obstacles, and sacrifices.
As far as they knew, from beginning to end, they did not sacrifice the life of a single soldier.
Not even seriously injured.
Less than a hundred people were slightly injured, and most of them were caused by bumps in the tank.
This time the battle process couldn't be easier.
Li Min continued: "Soldiers, you are heroic people's soldiers, brave and tenacious! You can successfully complete your mission under any circumstances!"
"Every merit must be rewarded. This time, I will celebrate your achievements and reward you according to the size of your merits!"
"Thank you, Your Majesty!"
"Thank you, Your Majesty!"
"Thank you, Your Majesty!"
Um?
Wasn’t it the city lord who was shouted just now that was even darker?
Why did he suddenly become the emperor?
Just when Li Min was confused, Li Min saw that the officials around him also stood up under the leadership of Shangguan Yi.
"Please ask the city lord to ascend the throne as emperor!"
"Please ask the city lord to ascend the throne as emperor!"
"Please ask the city lord to ascend the throne as emperor!"
At this point, Li Min suddenly realized.
It turns out that all of this had been prepared long ago by the officials headed by Shangguan Yi.
The same goes for Shangguan Yi. Even if you want to persuade me to ascend the throne as emperor, you should give me some peace of mind beforehand.
I'm not prepared at all right now.
However, for Li Min, the time is now ripe.
The indigenous people have surrendered, and most of the entire Golden State is under the control of Huaxia City.
Now that he has ascended the throne as emperor, there is no obstacle at all.
Moreover, at this time, it was time for him to ascend the throne as emperor.
If he does not ascend the throne as emperor, he will disappoint the old man who has been following him.
Thinking of this, Li Min couldn't help but said with emotion: "Everyone, how can I, Li Min, be so virtuous? How can I ascend the throne and become the emperor? This is absolutely impossible! Don't talk about this matter again in the future!"
Shangguan Yi immediately said loudly: "The city lord is devoted to the people, and God has allowed him to save tens of millions of people from fire and water. His achievements are as great as those of the three emperors, and he has served the five emperors! The city lord ascended the throne as Huang, which is a popular choice. Please don't refuse.
Got it!"
"Please City Lord, please stop refusing!"
"Please City Lord, please stop refusing!"
"Please City Lord, please stop refusing!"
Li Min waved his hands repeatedly and said: "But I don't have enough moral standing, so how can I still be in a high position? This matter is absolutely unacceptable. Please don't mention this matter again in the future!"
Hearing what Li Min said, Shangguan Yi suddenly fell to his knees on the ground.
He even took out a dagger from his sleeve, placed it across his neck, and said in a stern voice: "Please, Lord of the City, ascend the throne as emperor!"
"This is not only our wish, but also the most ardent wish of millions of people!"
"If the Lord of the City does not ascend the throne as the emperor, I will die here today, with blood splattered five feet, asking for my life for the people!"
Shangguan Yi's move shocked all the officials!
Damn it!
This old guy is so shameless!
He can even use such shameless tricks!
Why didn't I realize this then?
Why didn't I stand up first?
However, it’s not too late to stand up now, right?
After all, it can leave a good impression on the emperor, right?
"Please, Lord City Lord, ascend the throne as emperor! If Lord City Lord does not agree, I, I -"
Having said this, the official couldn't help but be dumbfounded.
Damn it, I'm still not as cunning as that old guy Shangguan Yi.
They had prepared the dagger in advance and had planned it.
But he was not prepared for anything!
Is it possible to borrow a dagger from someone right now?
The atmosphere was completely destroyed immediately.
But what to do without weapons?
Finally, the official gritted his teeth and said, "I will strangle myself to death!"
Let's talk, he pinched his neck with his hands and tried hard, as if Li Min really wanted to strangle himself to death if he didn't agree.
"Please, Lord City Lord, ascend the throne as emperor! Otherwise, I will strangle myself to death!"
The remaining officials imitated everyone and immediately started to follow suit.
Seeing this scene, Li Min's face suddenly showed a look of constipation.
It was obviously a very serious scene where he persuaded me to ascend the throne. Why did it feel so awkward to others?
Damn it, if I don't agree to this, I don't know what else these guys can do!
Thinking of this, Li Min couldn't help but said: "Shangguan Changshi, and everyone, what are you doing? Please get up quickly, get up quickly!"
Shangguan Yi said firmly: "If the city chief refuses to agree, I will not get up!"
Other officials: "If the city chief doesn't agree, I will not get up!"
Li Min took a deep breath and said: "Hey, you are harming me! That's all, I can't just watch you die! Then do as you wish!"
"The Emperor has agreed?"
"Great! Great!"
"Haha, the emperor agreed, that's great!"
"See my emperor, long live my emperor, long live my emperor!"
"Long live my emperor, long live my emperor!"
After Li Min agreed, the following things would be much easier to handle.
According to the calendar, after half a month, it is an auspicious day.
Therefore, the officials decided to hold the emperor's coronation ceremony half a month later.
During this half month, all officials were suddenly busy.
The entire Huaxia City was also in a state of busyness.
All the people in Huaxia City had faces filled with joy.
When the city lord ascends the throne and becomes emperor, Huaxia City will become an imperial city.
They will also become the people of the imperial city.
From now on, even their status will be superior to others!
This is really a great event that everyone is celebrating!