[With the Finance Minister fainting once more, Ye Yu couldn’t help but frown.]

[This small gesture was immediately noticed by his top lackey, Sun Longhai.]

[He quickly requested that the Finance Minister retire due to old age.]

[How could one debate state affairs when constantly falling into a coma?]

[At the same time, he declared his full support for Ye Yu’s military campaign.]

[If they were defeated, as the Prime Minister, he would take the lead in donating all his assets.]

[These remarks left everyone stunned.]

[They had seen land concessions before, but never had they seen someone offer their wealth as compensation.]

[This kind of rule is quite explosive even if you look at the whole world.]

[The ministers were left dumbfounded, unsure of what to say.]

[Ye Yu slowly stood up and announced the establishment of the Jinyiwei (Embroidered Uniform Guard) to supervise the officials.]

[Anyone caught embezzling or plotting rebellion would be executed on the spot, and their property confiscated!]

[For now, the Jinyiwei would be led by Sun Longhai!]

[After delivering the second decree, Ye Yu walked straight out of the main hall.]

[Sun Longhai, meanwhile, was radiating a formidable aura.]

[Standing alone at the front of the ministers, he coldly said: I would like to remind all colleagues here.]

[In the future, there should be no more dissenting voices against His Majesty during court sessions.]

[Otherwise, you will definitely lose the chance to attend court.]

[A blatant threat, a naked threat!]

[Some astute individuals had already guessed that the newly established Jinyiwei might be Ye Yu’s weapon.]

[But they never expected Sun Longhai to openly threaten them here.]

[Was it already so brazen?]

[In such a situation, the ministers could only bow and comply, respectfully following the Prime Minister’s advice!]

[Three months later.]

[Hundreds of thousands of troops were ready and waiting.]

[The thousand accompanying cultivators were also prepared.]

[Civil and military officials stood in two rows, undaunted by the scorching sun.]

[They gathered outside the city, just to await one person’s arrival.]

[Moments later.]

[The roar of dragons filled the air.]

[Four enormous dragons pulled the dragon carriage, soaring through the sky, creating a surge of air waves.]

[Ye Yu descended from the dragon carriage and looked at the hundreds of thousands of soldiers.]

[Gathering spiritual energy, he announced: Perhaps many of you don’t know why we are fighting this war!]

[Let me tell you, the reason is simple: it’s for money!]

[If we win, there will be land, money, food, and women!]

[Your children will be born into prosperity!]

[Your parents will become landowners!]

[I don’t want to belabor encouraging words.]

[Some say I’m just a spendthrift emperor who throws money around!]

[That’s right, I am indeed like that. I give out money!]

[With a wave of Ye Yu’s large sleeve, hundreds of large chests filled with silver were brought to the scene.]

[Before the battle even began, every soldier received a large sum of money.]

[The cultivators were given spirit stones!]

[Looking at the heavy items in their hands, everyone was ecstatic.]

[The cheers of “Long live!” filled the air.]

[Previously, as soldiers, they only ever got promises from their generals!]

[But Ye Yu? He directly gave them real rewards.]

[How could they not be excited?]

[Watching the silver being distributed, the newly appointed Finance Minister’s face turned pale, his figure swaying.]

[He finally understood why the previous minister often fainted.]

[With money being handed out like this, how could the treasury possibly endure?]

[Once all the silver and spirit stones were distributed, Ye Yu felt a surge of spiritual energy pouring into him!]

[At that moment, he fully advanced to the mid-stage of the Integration Realm.]

[It should be said, having the innate Prodigal Sacred Body as a talent was incredibly satisfying.]

[Moreover, this dreamscape provided Ye Yu with an excellent platform.]

[He was bound to soar to new heights!]

[In high spirits, Ye Yu raised his arm and declared: No need for more words, just remember, I only know how to give out money.]

[For those going to battle, if you win, the money will be doubled and given on the spot!]

[The hundreds of thousands of soldiers cheered once more.]

[At this moment, the army’s morale was at its peak.]

[Among the crowd, a female general with a veiled face slightly squinted her fierce eyes.]

[Her name was Huangfu Baizhi.]

[Her father was Huangfu Ying, the man whose residence was bought by Ye Yu with ten thousand spirit stones during his time as a prince.]

[Huangfu Baizhi gazed at the figure in the golden robe ahead.]

[She was slightly dazed.]

[She really couldn’t understand Ye Yu.]

[A prince who only knew how to squander money defeated all his brothers and ascended to the throne.]

[She had thought Ye Yu was merely pretending to be a spendthrift during his time as a prince to hide his talents.]

[Perhaps he would change once he became emperor.]

[But the series of decrees that followed proved.]

[This new emperor was purely and simply fond of throwing money around.]

[Such a massive sum of money being thrown out would indeed boost morale.]

[But it also posed a significant burden on the treasury.]

[Despite this, the joy on Ye Yu’s face did not seem like a disguise.]

[What is this man really thinking?]

[A moment later, the army set out.]

[Ye Yu watched their departing figures without hurrying to leave.]

[Sun Longhai quietly stepped forward.]

[In a low voice, he said: Your Majesty, recently the Jinyiwei have discovered thirty-two officials guilty of corruption. There are also eight officials and the Fifteenth Prince Ye Anming who are closely involved and plotting treason. What should we do about this?]

[Ye Yu replied calmly: Confiscate the officials’ property, and the Fifteenth Prince, due to a sudden illness, will unfortunately pass away.]

[With just a few words, he decided the fate of dozens of people.]

[This made Sun Longhai feel relieved.]

[Indeed, although His Majesty appears spendthrift and unpredictable, he has a grand strategy in mind.]

[When it comes to being ruthless, he never hesitates.]

[This is how the imperial throne can be secured.]

[Sun Longhai nodded in agreement and was about to leave when Ye Yu spoke again: The confiscated property from those officials should be given to the people as another distribution of money. The reason is, I am happy today!]

[Sun Longhai was instantly covered in black lines.]

[Your Majesty, can you not save any money and avoid being so extravagant?]

[Sun Longhai sighed and began carrying out the orders.]

[The people receiving the second wave of money were almost overjoyed to the point of being dazed.]

[What a divine emperor, always giving out money. Such a habit was simply too wonderful.]

[In the future, they would definitely support any decree from Ye Yu unconditionally.]

[After all, who wouldn’t like such a good emperor?]

[Many households even began setting up longevity tablets for Ye Yu at home, praying day and night for his long life.]

[Three years later, the Great Yong Dynasty’s army, with unstoppable momentum, reached the outskirts of the Great Xia capital.]

[Every soldier’s face showed no sign of distress, only excitement.]

[Three years, a full three years.]

[Every time they captured a city, Ye Yu’s cleanup teams would appear on time.]

[They would strip the city of all its wealth and then distribute it according to their military achievements.]

[This arrangement meant that each of the hundreds of thousands of soldiers had amassed a considerable fortune.]

[Not only could they afford to marry when they returned home, they could also become landowners.]

[Under such circumstances, they no longer saw the cities as their goal, only the wealth.]

[Some were already calculating in their minds how much money they could get from capturing the royal capital.]

[In the center of the army, inside the tent.]

[Huangfu Baizhi was carefully studying the map, contemplating the method for the siege.]

[At this moment, a sharp voice suddenly came from outside.]

[The Emperor has arrived!]