After the group returned to the main camp, Yunying, Tielang, Mo Er, and Mo Jiu discussed military matters in the main tent.

Mo San and Mo Si led the Ever Victorious Army to treat the wounded soldiers of the Mo Family Army and the Tianlang Kingdom.

The atmosphere inside the main tent was somewhat quiet.

Mo Er hesitated for a moment before speaking, "Mr. Ying, is the Emperor and Empress's trip to the Southern Frontier really just to quell the rebellion?"

Yun Ying glanced at Mo Er indifferently, "Didn't you already guess? Why ask again?"

Upon hearing this, Mo Er's eyes widened in shock; it seemed it truly was about something else.

But what exactly was the reason?

Yun Ying interrupted Mo Er's speculation, coldly saying, "Now, the thing to worry about isn't what they've done, but how you should fight, right?"

Mo Er's eyes narrowed slightly upon hearing this; it was his fault.

"It's my fault. I knew they wouldn't obey my orders and would definitely act on their own. I was thinking of teaching the soldiers of the Sirius Kingdom a lesson, but I didn't expect it to almost lead to a disaster."

Mo Er felt very guilty. After so many years, he had gone to the battlefield again, yet he was still so reckless and had failed the emperor's trust.

He glanced at Yunying and said earnestly, "Mr. Ying, why don't you be the general and I be the deputy general? I am truly unworthy to be the commander-in-chief this time."

At first, he did have selfish motives, thinking that the Mo family army had to achieve something when it returned to the battlefield, so much so that he overlooked the fact that the army had to be united as one in order to win the battle.

If he had set aside his arrogance and prejudice, and if he had strictly disciplined the Mo family army, perhaps so many brothers wouldn't have died today.

It's all his fault...

Seeing Mo Er lower his head in self-reproach, Yun Ying was somewhat moved; it was good that he knew he was wrong.

But……

"Mo Er, they are living, breathing human beings. They are not just a tree or a blade of grass by the roadside; they have families, lovers, and friends..."

In your distant homeland, not only do people yearn for your victorious return, but others also long for their safe return home. Can a single, easily dismissed mistake truly erase so many vibrant lives?

Mo Er looked up guiltily and glanced quickly at Yun Ying, then lowered his head evasively. "What... what should I do?"

Yunying looked into his eyes and saw that the regret in them was growing stronger, so she stopped dwelling on the matter.

"Back then, Her Majesty the Empress had long anticipated that such a thing would happen, but she had no better way to stop it."

Without this incident, the Mo family army wouldn't have realized the importance of unity, and the soldiers of the Sirius Kingdom wouldn't have recognized their mistakes. Their sacrifices weren't meaningless. You don't need to blame yourself. Instead, think about how to avenge your fallen brothers and how to win this battle.

Mo Er became even more respectful to Yun Ying. He understood these principles, but as a deputy general, it was rare for him to understand and support his commander.

"Yes, Mr. Ying, I will certainly live up to the Emperor's trust. I will not return home until I defeat Dongwu." Mo Er and Yun Ying promised, but they were still very remorseful.

Yunying sighed. What a nuisance. If he were a divine guard, she would have thrown him into purgatory to be tempered long ago. Why would she be here arguing with him about some grand principles?

This job is really unpleasant.

Yunying looked at Mo Er and comforted him, “Everyone has their own wall to hit. This tragic sacrifice is the wall that the Mo family army and the soldiers of the Tianlang Kingdom have to hit. Without this tragic sacrifice, you would still be fighting your own battles, carrying your own arrogance and prejudice, unable to learn to unite, unable to learn to integrate, and unable to learn such a tragic and profound lesson.”

After all, the experience and truths of those who have been there are only for those who have been there; those who haven't will not listen.

Otherwise, there wouldn't be so many "what ifs" in the world.

Yunying nodded slightly and continued to tell Mo Er, "Back then, the Emperor was merciful. After defeating the Tianlang Kingdom, he did not abolish the Tianlang Kingdom's name and instead incorporated it into the Tianmo Kingdom."

But on the battlefield today, there can't be three armies with three different names. This creates distinctions and comparisons, which is extremely disadvantageous in combat.

Mo Er spoke up, "So, what does Mr. Ying mean?"

Yunying said, "They should all be renamed Ever-Victorious Army. They can be renamed back after the war is over."

Mo Er hesitated for a moment, but Yun Ying said coldly, "This is Her Majesty the Empress's will."

Mo Er was startled and immediately nodded in agreement.

Yunying fixed her gaze on Mo Er, who awkwardly scratched his head, wanting to explain something, but unsure how to begin.

Yunying walked out of the tent, reminding him without turning her head, "Don't forget to read the letter the Empress gave you."

Mo Er hurriedly reached into his robes, only then remembering Yun Qingluo's letter.

He looked up and watched Yunying walk out. He returned to the table, sat down, opened the letter, and as he read it, his eyes widened, filled with surprise and shock.

This was really written by the Empress, a woman of low rank?

The letter not only summarized the time Mo Er and his group spent fighting against Dongwu Kingdom, but also analyzed the advantages and disadvantages of both sides in detail.

Several detailed battle plans were then presented, one of which coincided with their previous discussions, while the others were more comprehensive and reliable.

Mo Er was overjoyed. With this, their battle time could be shortened by more than half. He thought they could return to the capital by the end of the year and still make it in time for the New Year. How wonderful!

Mo Er summoned several other generals overnight, and they all applauded.

"With this, we will definitely be able to defeat the Eastern Wu Kingdom. It's amazing! The Empress is truly a daughter of a military family, a woman who is just as capable as any man."

"That's right. If Her Majesty the Empress had led us on the battlefield, we would probably be back home victorious by now, hahaha."

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