Fang Jie's direct orders were commands that Li Mingshu dared not defy. After all, that territory had already become an affiliated territory, essentially belonging to Fang Jie himself.
Originally, Fang Jie did not give Li Mingshu his own territory but replaced it with one under his control.
This was different from Qin Lan's territory, which was already her own from the beginning. Even if Li Mingshu wanted to rebel, it wasn't possible.
Besides, there were benefits for them, since they were receiving an above-market price. After deliberations by the Cabinet, the final premium was set at 1.25 times the value, offering a profit, albeit not a huge one but still significant.
With these riches and resources, the Northern Grasslands could construct more buildings and create more troops.
