"Your Majesty is so magnanimous, willing to end the war with my barbarian tribe and grant our barbarian tribe autonomy in the future. For such kindness, I must toast you with this cup of wine."
"Since Your Majesty has decided to return tomorrow, there is no need for drinking."
After saying that, Wu Li picked up the wine bowl and drank it all in one gulp.
Qin Ze nodded slightly: "Okay."
At this moment, the remaining barbarians all stood up and came forward, each holding a cup of wine, and said in unison:
"Respectfully, Your Majesty!"
As soon as he finished speaking, everyone drank it all in one gulp.
That's not all. The movements here had already been observed by the other barbarians, and at this moment, they all stood up to offer a toast.
Seeing their actions, Qin Ze immediately stood up and said:
"Bring me the sword."
Xu Chu immediately got up to take his sword, and Dian Wei also quickly got up.
At this moment, everyone at the bonfire dinner turned their attention to this place.
Amidst countless gazes, Qin Ze accepted the precious sword presented by Xu Chu.
He then said, "Give me a bowl of wine."
Wu Li immediately poured a bowl of wine and handed it to Qin Ze.
Qin Ze then said, "Come on, everyone, let's all fill our glasses."
So everyone filled their glasses with wine and raised their bowls to face Qin Ze.
Qin Ze looked around and said loudly:
"Today, I have brought a large army to Guiyun City, as you all can see, to demonstrate the might of our army."
"On the battlefield, they can crush any enemy."
"But we have come to Guiyun City today not to treat you as enemies, to show off the might of our army, nor to make you fearful. You are barbarians, but you are also people of our Yan Kingdom. Since we are all compatriots on this land, then we are your protectors."
“I know you can’t forget the Battle of Yanluo Mountain last year. My army killed many of your people in that battle, but at that time it was because of our different positions and there was nothing we could do.”
At this point, the elderly, women, and children around the bonfire feast began to sob.
Qin Ze continued, "You can't forget that battle, and you shouldn't forget it."
"Only by remembering the deepest pain can we be truly awakened. The dead are gone, but the living must still move forward. If we cannot let go of the past, there is no future."
"Instead of harboring resentment, I'd better put it out there."
"This land is now at peace. After internal strife and the invasion of Japanese pirates, this land now belongs to all of you, and everyone has the right to live a life of plenty here."
"I think you all know the answer in your hearts as to how to proceed from here on out."
At this point, Qin Ze's expression turned solemn. He held a wine bowl in one hand and raised the precious sword in the other, saying in a resounding voice:
"Today, I hereby make this vow!"
"When the Yan Kingdom is strong, the barbarians are strong; when the Yan Kingdom prospers, the barbarians prosper!"
"From now on, there will never be war again on this land!"
After speaking, he drank it all in one gulp.
Everyone was deeply moved, and cheers erupted. Wu Li shouted, "Let us drink this cup together!"
Immediately, everyone drank from the bowl of wine, and at that moment, the real bonfire banquet officially began.
Qin Ze had already sat down, but Wu Li moved closer to him, though his expression was somewhat grave.
"What's wrong?" Qin Ze asked.
"Your Majesty is going back to Nan'gang to deal with the enemy. My barbarian tribe can also contribute. Please allow us to send a large army to accompany Your Majesty to Nan'gang and defeat the enemy!" Wu Li said in a deep voice.
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