The next day.
Just as promised to the Goths, Qin Ze led his army to begin their withdrawal before eight o'clock in the morning.
By the time everyone had evacuated from Salvia, it was already past 10 a.m. Qin Ze, who was with Dingle's army, quite admired this Goth.
Especially after learning about this person's identity and background during the past few days of communication, and after getting to know him better, Qin Ze even felt that his father, the Field Marshal, should step down and let this young Goth, who was not enthusiastic about war and seemed very clear-headed at the moment, take over the government.
He was confident that he hadn't misjudged the situation; if this person could lead the country, then he believed that the two countries would not become enemies in the future.
This military operation against the Delta Federation has already severely damaged the country's military capabilities, and most of the warmongers led by von Palen have been eliminated.
Even if some high-ranking officials of the Golgar government still harbor evil intentions, as long as the leaders don't go astray, these remaining belligerent elements won't be able to cause any trouble. Moreover, in the current environment, their own backyard is already on fire.
During the past few days, Qin Ze learned that the country had experienced internal strife, all because von Palen was eager to expand its overseas colonies and neglected the legacy of its previous conquests. Those who had suffered bloody oppression under von Palen's regime had taken advantage of the war's impact to begin subversive activities.
However, Qin Ze didn't care about these things.
Currently, the continent of Salisnos only has one Delta Federation Empire on the surface, so this is their internal affair. Every country, regardless of its size, has its own problems to varying degrees, which are all internal affairs.
Qin Ze had no interest in interfering in the internal affairs of other countries, and those who liked to interfere in the internal affairs of other countries were by no means motivated by "peace." At most, they used it as a pretext to do shady things behind the scenes, all for the purpose of seizing profits.
As the saying goes, no one gets up early for nothing, and this is by no means nonsense.
This inevitably reminded Qin Ze of the Kingdom of Taqi.
Before coming to the continent of Salisno, the Taqi Kingdom, located on the distant continent of Liga, did not arrive as promised. Something must have happened. However, such a military power is already able to conquer the south and north and sell weapons to some countries. Therefore, the possibility of internal turmoil should not be too high.
Assuming there are no internal conflicts among them, their dormancy is more like plotting a large-scale military operation.
This requires a suitable time. Launching a long-range military operation in winter is certainly not a good time, but springtime is a very suitable time.
It's already mid-February, so if they really do take any action, it's highly likely they'll do so around this time.
In addition, the Kingdom of Sa Ri on the continent of Leon will most likely cause some trouble during this period.
Qin Ze did not believe that the Sa Ri Kingdom would honestly suffer losses. Although they had won those naval battles, the long-established Sa Ri Kingdom might not have been fundamentally damaged. Perhaps they had been secretly plotting and planning for the past few months.
However, now that the Delta Federation has been defeated, once the news of their departure at sea spreads, even the most arrogant and conceited nations, led by the Sasiri Kingdom, will have to seriously consider the consequences of rashly starting a war.
In summary, the arrival on the continent of Salisno and the successful defeat of the Delta Federation is undoubtedly a world event with enormous influence.
Once the news spreads, both large and small countries will reassess the strength of the Yan Kingdom.
In other words, they need to weigh their own strength and whether they have the ability to confront such a powerful country.
As the saying goes, "A single punch can prevent a hundred more," which perfectly illustrates this principle.
And this is exactly what Qin Ze wanted to see.
He was already anticipating the aftermath of this global event, which would undoubtedly shake all nations.
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Subsequently, after leaving Salibia on February 18, Qin Ze led his army back. Although the march was not fast, with only daytime marches and nighttime camping and rest, it still took less than a week to reach the starting point of Pocamia province.
That is, the Enzos Mountains, which not long ago buried hundreds of thousands of people.
This day was February 24th.
Along the way, Qin Ze noticed that the Goths traveling with him became increasingly depressed as they got closer to the Enzos Mountains.
This is understandable, given the profound significance of the Enzos Mountains to them.
The Nzoz Mountains were not only a natural barrier for the Goths to defend against external enemies, but also the battlefield where they once had the best chance of victory.
In that battle, they committed a large number of troops, including their most elite forces, but in the end they were utterly defeated and wiped out in the landslide they themselves created.
Not even their bodies were left behind; they were all reduced to bones and buried in this mountain.
That evening, after arriving at Paliston, the entrance to the Nzos Mountains, the army set up camp and prepared to enter the mountains early the next morning.
Meanwhile, the troops who had been stationed on the other side of the mountain had cleared the mountain path during this time, so the road ahead would be clear and unobstructed.
"Perhaps before mid-March, we'll already be at sea," Qin Ze said casually as he stood with his hands behind his back, gazing at the mountains from the camp at sunset.
“Hmm...yes.” Dingle, who was standing next to him, responded softly.
Qin Ze turned to look at Ding Ge'er, and seeing that he was lost in thought, he continued:
"It seems that returning here has given you a lot to think about."
Upon hearing this, Dingle couldn't help but look at Qin Ze, and after a moment of silence, he sighed, "Yes."
Hearing this, Qin Ze crossed his arms, turned his head to look at the mountains, and after a long while, said:
"As winter ends and spring arrives, the Enzos Mountains have changed quite a bit."
"Look around more..."
After speaking, Qin Ze turned and left.
Upon hearing this, Dingle suddenly turned his gaze to the distant mountains.
Under the brilliant glow of the sunset, the snow on the mountains has melted away, and the winter snow has turned into trickling streams that flow over the mountains that were previously ravaged by bombing. The barren trees have come back to life, and all kinds of plants have begun to grow. The magnificent Enzos is showing signs of green.
Spring days are long and dusk is approaching. Birds that roam the sky return to their nests in the afterglow of the setting sun. The chirping of swallows and warbling of orioles is noisy and varied, much like a noisy crowd.
These mountains, once teeming with people, are now filled with dust and broken bones, buried silently among the peaks.
Dingle stared blankly for a long time, until the sunlight dimmed and night fell, before slowly withdrawing his gaze.
In the stillness of the night, the chirping of insects rises and falls, the bright moon shines in the sky, and a gentle evening breeze blows through the mountains and forests.
Colorful flower buds swayed in the wind all over the mountains and fields, blooming joyfully in this beautiful night.
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