20demayo Chapter 365 Go to the capital to receive a reward or return to the capital for a funeral?
Chapter 365 Go to the capital to receive a reward or return to the capital for a funeral?
What the hell?
The emperor has died?!
This is too incredible.
After explaining things to Wen Qilin, the constables continued towards Yanta Town.
The soldiers of Sihe Mountain watched as several fast horses galloped away in an instant.
This news exploded in everyone's minds like a bomb.
The soldiers of Siheshan looked at each other, and no longer held back, they started talking loudly.
"Wait, what's going on here?"
"We came to the capital to receive a reward, but now we're being sent back to the capital for a funeral. Where can we go to seek justice?"
"General, what should we do?"
"Yes, General, our military merits won't disappear, will they?"
"What nonsense are you talking about? Military merits can't be buried with the emperor!"
"You're the one talking nonsense, He Si. You need to watch your mouth and not blurt out whatever comes to mind."
“He Si, I’m warning you, from this moment on, shut your mouth. If you talk nonsense and cause trouble for the general, I’ll chop you up right now.”
"...Deputy General Wang, I've got it. Open your mouth when you eat, and keep it closed at other times." After saying that, He Si made a zipper-like motion with his mouth to show that he remembered the words.
After reprimanding He Si, Deputy General Wang turned to Wen Qilin and asked, "General, what should we do now? What should we do?"
What to do?
How to do?
Cold!
Since learning of the old emperor's death and the crown prince's ascension to the throne, Wen Qilin's mind has been working at high speed.
He understood the principle that "a new emperor brings a new court," and he had expressed the Wen family's stance when he met with the crown prince before.
In short, it is certain that the Wen family supports the Yao family's rule, and their willingness to guard the northern desert for generations is genuine and sincere, without the slightest bit of coercion.
The military achievements of the soldiers of Siheshan will surely not be easily erased by the new emperor.
When the throne changes hands, the officials in the court often change as well.
At this moment, the burden of the emperor's funeral and the affairs of state rested on the new emperor's shoulders.
The next step is to see how the new emperor stabilizes the court and ensures the long-term stability of the country. As long as the soldiers guarding the frontier maintain their morale, everything will be fine.
Wen Qilin looked at the soldiers surrounding him, each one looking travel-worn and dejected. Even after fighting day and night on the front lines recently, they had never been so disheartened.
He quickly spoke up to comfort everyone, "What are you all doing? Why are you so discouraged? Our military achievements are real and genuine, without any exaggeration. Everyone should have confidence in the new emperor, and also have confidence in yourselves and in each other."
"General, we understand what you mean, but I'm still not sure."
"Yes, General, we're a little panicked, worried that the reward might slip away."
"Hehehe, then this battle was fought for nothing, wasn't it?" He Si couldn't control his mouth. After saying this, he immediately shut his mouth and looked down at the ground.
Everyone chimed in with their opinions.
Wen Qilin raised his hand and pressed it down, and everyone immediately fell silent.
"Listen to me first. I can't make any promises about military merits. Everything will be clear once the funeral is over and we enter the capital."
Deputy General Wang: "General, how long will it take to complete this funeral?"
“At least a month,” replied one of the Zhou family strategists in the group.
"That's a long time? Are we just going to stay here for a month?"
"What's wrong with this place? It's warmer than the northern desert, and we're near the mountains with plenty of food and drink. Isn't this better than our backyard?"
"No matter how good it is, it's not our home."
"..."
That's right, no matter how good it is, it's not home.
Wen Qilin spoke again.
"We've run into this situation, there's nothing we can do about it. Since we're here, we might as well make the best of it. Ever since Sihe Mountain was built, we've been training, going out to fight, fighting, and then going to Beijing. We haven't had a single day of rest. Instead of worrying about this and that, why don't we take this opportunity to relax and have some peace of mind?"
Vice General Wang was the first to agree, saying, "What the general says is absolutely right, but I have a question."
"What's the problem? Tell me about it," Wen Qilin asked without suspicion.
Deputy General Wang looked at everyone and then at the nearby mountains, took a few deep breaths, and then asked.
"General, the new emperor has ordered us to set up camp where we are. There are so many of us, how are we going to eat? Are we really going to have to rely on the mountains for food? During the funeral, we'll have to go up the mountain to dig up grass to eat?"
Wen Qilin raised an eyebrow and said, "The constable just said that someone from Yanta Town will deliver grain every few days."
"And then what? Live off the land? Really?" Deputy General Wang pressed.
Not only Vice General Wang, but all the soldiers pricked up their ears to listen.
Wen Qilin laughed and said, "Are you really stupid or just pretending? The saying 'those who live near the mountain live off the mountain' is certainly true, but..."
"But what? General, please continue."
Wen Qilin paused for a moment, then asked instead of answering, "Is there nothing else in the mountains besides grass?"
"Huh? How could that be?"
Some soldiers were still confused, while others, being quick-witted, immediately understood.
"The general means, yes, that's fine, hehehe, I have a feeling I'll gain several pounds if I stay here for a month..."
These words were like a wake-up call. Without Wen Qilin even having to make any arrangements, the three deputy generals, Wang, Zuo, and He, took charge of everyone.
"Quickly, quickly, let's find a place to set up camp."
Wen Qilin added a subtle reminder at the end, "Don't dig up all the grass and cause it to become extinct. Pay attention to ecological balance and a virtuous cycle. Don't wipe it all out at once, understand?"
"Yes, General, don't worry. There are so many trees in Wugouzi Mountain, and it's a long way to go. We definitely won't be able to harvest them all."
Under the arrangement of several deputy generals, a large group of people found a good place, and everyone worked together to quickly set up camp and cook.
Just kidding, they're going to stay here for a while, they can't do without some food supplies.
The team split into several smaller groups, taking turns going up the mountain each day to find food. Today it was wild vegetables, tomorrow wild fruits, and the day after that they finally found some wild game.
Given that meat is forbidden during the national mourning period, this group could not be too blatant and could only secretly indulge in a meal late at night when all was quiet.
The days passed by.
That night, after Wen Qiyuan finished refining a batch of storage rings, his blood and qi surged once again.
This condition has been recurring for him these past few nights. Each time it happens, he only needs to immediately enter a meditative state and he will quickly calm down.
Tonight, things are a little different.
The blood and qi surge too frequently, and the intervals between them become shorter and shorter.
Wen Qilin was very worried. "Second brother, quickly sit down and meditate to suppress your anger."
Wen Qiyuan put down his work and sat down on the spot without even changing his place.
They thought they could continue to suppress him this time, but to their surprise, as the energy in his body circulated rapidly, Wen Qiyuan's face was filled with pain, large beads of sweat poured down his face, his complexion became increasingly red, and his whole body was radiating heat. This situation frightened the people present.
The steam was slowly getting scalding hot, as if it was about to burn everyone present.
Suddenly, A Ying flew to Wen Qiyuan, spread her wings, and precisely placed the tip of her wing feather on Wen Qiyuan's forehead.
A red halo, centered on the wingtips, instantly enveloped Wen Qiyuan's entire body.
The next second, Wen Qiyuan's body swayed and he fell to the ground.