xymnovel Chapter 549 Expressing My Frustrations: The Battle of the Great Barrier Ends
Chapter 549 Expressing My Frustrations: The Battle of the Great Barrier Ends
Si Luoying felt the warmth emanating from the two people, and a strange sense of emotion welled up in her heart.
"Although I am now considered a member of the Cangzhou Army."
"But... but I still can't bring myself to harm these people who were once citizens of the Great Qian Dynasty."
She sighed softly, her gaze becoming somewhat lost.
Although she had already been given to Su Ye by her father for a marriage alliance, she was now considered a member of the Cangzhou army.
However, she was once a princess of the Great Qian Dynasty and did not want to personally slaughter the people of the Great Qian Dynasty.
Therefore, after handing over command to Zhang He, she subconsciously returned to Su Ye's side in the rear.
Upon hearing this, Su Ye felt a surge of complex emotions.
He knew that Si Luoying had been under tremendous pressure during this time, her awkward identity causing her to waver between the Cangzhou army and the people of Daqian.
As the situation of the Great Qian Dynasty deteriorated, the Cangzhou Army under Su Ye's command began to slowly reveal its fangs.
Recently, every battle fought by the Cangzhou army within Hengzhou territory has been like a wound etched into her heart.
Just then, Dongjun Feiyan stepped forward gently, her steps light and graceful, as if each step followed the mysterious rhythm of the Yin-Yang School.
She stood beside Si Luoying, her gaze gentle yet profound, as if she could see into the deepest recesses of people's hearts.
"Your Highness, I understand how you feel."
"As a princess of the Great Qian Dynasty, you have a deep affection for this land and its people, an affection you cannot sever."
"However, you must also understand that the wheels of history always roll forward, and no one can stop them."
Feiyan spoke softly, her voice gentle and magnetic, like a spring breeze that brought peace to the heart.
Upon hearing this, Si Luoying's gaze trembled slightly. She looked at Fei Yan, a hint of doubt and confusion flashing in her eyes.
"The Yin-Yang school emphasizes following the natural order and understanding the changes in all things."
"In this chaotic world, the rise and fall of any power is a manifestation of the times and an inevitable choice of history."
"And we, as part of this chaotic world, can only try our best to adapt to the changes and find our own path."
Feiyan smiled slightly and continued.
"Now you are the princess of the Great Qian Dynasty, but you are also a member of the Cangzhou Army."
"This is your shackle, but also your strength."
"You can't personally harm the people of Daqian, but you can protect them in your own way within the Cangzhou army and reduce unnecessary sacrifices."
"This is also a manifestation of conforming to the times."
She paused, her gaze becoming even more profound.
Su Ye watched the two silently from the side, without saying anything.
This is a knot in Si Luoying's own heart, and only she can get out of it.
His interference will not only be useless, but may even have the opposite effect.
After all, given the current situation, he is the Yun Prince who doesn't seem very honest.
In the eyes of those with foresight, his ambition was as clear as day.
...
Meanwhile, just as Su Ye and the others were talking.
The battle at Tianqian Pass below is also nearing its end.
Originally a motley crew of defeated Yellow Turban soldiers, they would have been completely annihilated at the Tianqian Pass had it not been for the timely intervention of Luo Wang and Xiong Bi with an elite force.
Now that they can't encounter the more elite Cangzhou army, the situation is naturally one-sided.
At this moment, Xue Rengui, who was commanding the Cangzhou army outside the pass, slowly stepped into the Tianqian Pass with heavy steps.
His white armor and robes gleamed coldly in the sunlight, and every step he took seemed to proclaim the arrival of a victor.
Inside the pass, the routed Yellow Turban soldiers were either dead or wounded, their blood and smoke creating a tragic scene, the air still thick with the stench of blood and an atmosphere of despair.
"General Xue, you've finally arrived!"
Several figures quickly approached, and before they even arrived, flattering words were already blowing like a spring breeze.
The leader, dressed in fine clothes and with a slightly plump face, was Cai Delai, the military supervisor sent by the Daqian Dynasty to Tianqian Pass.
Although this person lacked military talent, he was adept at currying favor with certain powerful figures in the court, which enabled him to assume this important position.
Following behind him were representatives of local powerful families from Hengzhou, near the Tianqian Pass. Some of them looked fearful, while others looked expectant.
Clearly, they had mixed feelings about the rapidly changing situation in the Great Qian Dynasty during this period.
Xue Rengui smiled slightly, his smile carrying a hint of coldness, yet also revealing a sense of tolerance.
He knew that the reason these people chose to betray the Great Qian and join the Cangzhou Army was simply because they had assessed the situation and seen the strength of the Cangzhou Army and the decline of the Great Qian.
In this chaotic world, wise birds choose their trees to roost in. Although their choices are pragmatic, they are also the survival strategies commonly used by these powerful families.
"Supervisor Cai, and everyone else, I am late and have kept you all waiting."
Xue Rengui's words were calm yet powerful. He stepped forward slowly, greeting each person with a gesture that exuded an indescribable affability.
As a wise minister who appeared in a dream, Xue Rengui was not only skilled in charging into battle and commanding armies, but also adept at political affairs.
"General Xue, you are mistaken. It is our good fortune that the Cangzhou army has come here in person."
"If it weren't for the strategic planning of the generals of Cangzhou, how could we have succeeded so easily in this crisis at Tianqian Pass?"
Cai Delai hurriedly stepped forward, his fat face beaming with smiles, and cupped his hands in greeting.
"Supervisor Cai, you are too kind. This victory was not achieved by the efforts of just a few of us, but by the united efforts of the entire Cangzhou army, along with the secret assistance of all the heroes."
"As for generous rewards, as a military officer, all I ask for is national peace and the well-being of the people; everything else is insignificant."
Xue Rengui waved his hand gently and smiled.
Upon hearing this, regardless of whether people believed it in their hearts, they all showed admiration on their faces.
"General Xue's noble character is admirable. To be honest, although we have not been able to fight the Yellow Turban rebels head-on due to the situation, we are truly concerned about the safety of our Great Qian."
"Having met the general today, we now know what a true hero is. We are willing to lead our clansmen to follow His Highness the Crown Prince to the death and work together for a great cause."
One of the representatives of the powerful clans, Li Mu, was about fifty years old, with white hair and beard, but he was still very energetic. He stepped forward and said respectfully.
Upon hearing this, Xue Rengui's eyes flashed. The Cangzhou army was an outsider to Hengzhou.
Now that our lord is determined to bring the entire Hengzhou under his control, the allegiance of these powerful clans is crucial to consolidating Cangzhou's rule in the newly occupied territory.
"I will remember Elder Li's words. The Cangzhou Army has always welcomed ambitious individuals. As long as we work together with one heart, what is there to worry about in achieving our great cause?"
"From now on, we, the Cangzhou army, hope that you will take good care of us in Hengzhou and work together to safeguard the peace of Hengzhou."
Thinking of this, Xue Rengui lowered his eyes slightly, but then laughed heartily.
His words pleased everyone, and the tense atmosphere caused by the war eased considerably after the conversation.