Erniu's voice was very rough and penetrating. Even the loudest shouts couldn't drown it out. The crowd gradually quieted down and fell into silence, and the heated atmosphere vanished.
"Erniu, you dog, stop spouting nonsense!" Wang Jian frowned and scolded. Although his tone was reproachful, there was no real anger in it. "It is true that we Qin people are the rightful rulers of the world, but now that the Yan state has been garrisoned by our Qin troops, we are all one family. There should be no more distinctions."
Chun Ning quickly tugged at Er Niu's sleeve and coughed lightly in agreement: "The world will eventually be unified. All those who are loyal to the Great Qin are comrades. Er Niu, you must remember this."
Erniu scratched the back of his head and muttered, "I said I was absolutely right. These people not only benefit from the glory of the Qin people, but they also keep cursing our Qin state for being tyrannical. What kind of logic is that?"
"Leaving aside distant examples, let's just talk about the ink-wielding knights of Yan, who continue to carry out assassinations to this day!"
Erniu looked at the arm pointing at Wang Jian and said, "You faced nine Yan assassins alone back then and took a long time to recover from your injuries. That's why we waited an extra month. Otherwise, how would these Donghu people have had the opportunity to take advantage of us?"
"If you ask me, it wouldn't be too much for the people of Yan to kowtow three times to our Qin men who are sleeping in the open in the wind."
Suddenly, someone knelt down among the previously silent Yan people and shouted, "This old man kowtows to thank Old Qin for his great kindness!" As soon as he finished speaking, he kowtowed three times.
Immediately afterwards, the people of Yan knelt down on the ground, kowtowing and shouting their gratitude.
Upon hearing this, Wang Tian smiled slightly, then turned around and bowed to the 20,000 Qin soldiers behind him, saying, "I was once a citizen of Yan. I must thank you brothers for risking your lives to help me. I deserve your bow."
Erniu was stunned by the scene, and the 20,000 Qin soldiers were also stunned, not knowing what to do.
Seeing this, the wicked man smiled slightly and said in a deep voice, "You have no shame in accepting this bow!"
Wang Tian burst into laughter, his previously tired face instantly brightening. The surrounding soldiers, relieved, accepted the bows from Wang Tian and Yan Min, and the atmosphere immediately became much more cheerful.
The Qin soldiers stood tall and proud, as if they were filled with boundless pride. For the sake of their country, they could earn the respect of thousands. Who would dare to say that a common man is useless?
Seeing that the atmosphere had eased up, the wicked man simply went with the flow and said loudly, "That's right, no matter where you come from, as long as you sincerely protect the land of China, you are all sons of Qin and should naturally be people of Qin!"
"We will be proud to be people of Qin from now on!" someone shouted from the crowd, and the hearts of the people were won over.
The wicked man smiled slightly: "The unification of the six kingdoms does not mean the annihilation of all nations. It also means making the people grateful and letting everyone in the world understand that China is originally one nation, and whoever is in power should prioritize the people of China."
"After returning to Xianyang, I will definitely speak to the King and spread this matter widely, so that the people of the world will know that the Qin state governs for the people."
As he spoke, he glanced back at Wang Tian, his tone tinged with admiration: "Wang Tian, you handled this matter exceptionally well. You will have a place among the pillars of the Qin state in the future."
Having experienced so many major battles, Wang Tian has proven his abilities through his actions, and more importantly, he has demonstrated his genuine allegiance to the Qin state, making him a worthy candidate for future important positions.
Upon hearing this, Wang Tian solemnly clasped his hands in a fist and said, "Grand Commandant, you flatter me. I am but a mere warrior who only knows how to fight on the battlefield. I have no knowledge of such complexities. If it were not for your guidance, Grand Commandant, and your instruction, General Wang, I would not be where I am today."
The wicked man waved his hand: "Stop with the pleasantries, hurry back to the city to rest and regroup, or the food at the welcome banquet will get cold."
"Understood!" Wang Tian responded loudly.
Then, the wicked man swept his gaze over the soldiers accompanying him, his voice rousing, "My lads, the two-month-long campaign has finally come to an end. You have all made great contributions and worked hard. When we return to the city, we will lift the ban on alcohol and hold a grand banquet for the whole city. All the villagers are welcome to attend!"
Upon hearing this, thunderous cheers erupted, and the morale of the army reached its peak. The common people also joined in the festivities, lining the streets to see them off. Wang Tian, along with Efu and Wang Jian, walked side by side, entering the gates of Xiangping City amidst this scene of thousands of people flocking to the city.
Inside the city, lanterns and colorful decorations adorned the markets and streets, with red ribbons hanging everywhere. Even the dilapidated streets and alleys were swept clean, creating a scene of grand celebration.
Looking at the scene before him, Chun Ning muttered, "These barbarians deserve to die for bullying us common people. Luckily, my brothers were ruthless enough to chop off 100,000 heads in one go. That was so satisfying!"
"It's a pity we couldn't go with him. Old Wang pocketed all the benefits. We have to get him drunk later!" Erniu said through gritted teeth.
“That’s the way to go, we’ll get him down in a bit!” Chun Ning nodded in agreement.
"Count me in!"
"Let's drink him down!"
"....."
At this moment, some of the surrounding lieutenants, upon hearing this, also chimed in with their own words, causing Wang Tian, who was standing in front, to feel a chill run down his spine.
The wicked husband and Wang Jian exchanged a smile, then turned to look at Wang Tian, who had a wry smile on his face, with a mocking expression. "Today... you still have a tough battle to fight!"
"This... let's give it a try!" With no other option but to lie down defiantly, Wang Tian turned back to glare at Erniu and the others, "Come and fight later!"
"Oh ho?" Seeing his reaction, a group of soldiers rubbed their hands together, determined to teach Wang Tian a lesson he would never forget!
"Alright," the wicked man said, seeing their enthusiasm, "I think we shouldn't bother with any special treatment, let's just go to the barracks and drink with the brothers!"
Wang Jian nodded in agreement: "Alright, then this old man will also have a good drink today, and I won't leave until I'm drunk!"
"We won't leave until we're drunk!"
The slogan "No one leaves until they're drunk" was shouted all the way to the military camp. The originally solemn and disciplined camp suddenly became lively and cheerful. The meat soup in the big pot emitted an enticing aroma, and huge wine jars were continuously brought to the table. The soldiers sat down in an orderly manner, but each of them looked excited and obviously couldn't wait to drink to their hearts' content.
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