Three days later, Qian Duo said goodbye to his reluctant parents and resolutely embarked on the journey to the border.
At the same time, on the outskirts of Jiuyuan County, at the Martyrs' Cemetery.
Densely packed white tombstones stand there, representing the resting place of countless heroic souls of the Qin Dynasty.
In the front stands a huge black stone tablet with the name of a martyr engraved in gold.
In order to show respect and importance, Meng Tian led the generals to personally preside over the awarding ceremony.
All the families of the soldiers who died in battle and the wounded soldiers gathered here, without exception.
In addition, people from Jiuyuan County came spontaneously to pay tribute.
The border is cold and harsh, the people are tough, the common people are generous, and have an unyielding spirit in their bones.
They have heartfelt respect, admiration and gratitude for the soldiers who defend their country.
Meng Tian stood on a high platform, looking around at everyone with a solemn expression and a heavy tone.
"In the Battle of Yinshan, we defeated the Xiongnu and achieved lasting peace."
"But it also sacrificed countless good men of the Qin Dynasty."
"They may be someone's child, someone's husband, someone's father, someone's comrade..."
Speaking of this, many family members could not suppress the sadness in their hearts and lowered their heads and sobbed quietly.
At this time, a drizzle fell from the sky covered with dark clouds. Drops of cold rain hit people's faces and rolled down with tears.
The sight of the scene makes me sadder.
The air was filled with sadness, and the cemetery was shrouded in an lingering haze.
Meng Tian's face remained solemn, but a hint of sadness flashed across his bright eyes, disappearing in a flash.
There was a trace of crystal moisture in the corner of his eyes, and no one knew whether it was rain or tears except himself.
Gradually, the atmosphere in the garden became increasingly heavy and sad. Everyone hung their heads, feeling down, with tears in their eyes.
Meng Tian took a deep breath and spoke in an impassioned and inspiring voice, instantly breaking the dead silence.
"However, the Empire has not forgotten their contributions, their merits, and their sacrifices..."
"Today, the general is here to award the Martyr's Medal to all the casualties in recognition of their bravery and loyalty."
"If they died in battle, please ask their family members to receive the honor on their behalf."
"First, Soldier Tuqian."
A middle-aged woman walked out of the crowd, looking sad, and stumbled onto the stage.
She was carrying a swaddled baby on her back, whose black and white eyes were full of confusion, and she didn't know what separation of life and death meant.
He only knew that his father, who used to play horse riding with him, had not come back for a long, long time.
Meng Tian couldn't bear it and looked away. He placed a medal and a purse in the woman's palm and comforted her softly.
"My condolences."
The woman stared at the golden medal for a long time, her eyes instantly turned red and tears burst out.
She knew that this heavy medal was earned with her husband's life.
It's just a little too heavy...
It was so heavy that she couldn't hold it up even with all her strength...
The continuous rain never stopped, mixed with tears and soaked people's clothes.
Family members came on stage one by one to receive honors.
Among them were elderly men, frail women with sad faces, and sensible children...
They stroked the word "Qin" on the front of the medal, and suddenly, their hearts filled with sadness felt a little more comforted.
The fine rain gradually subsided, the dark clouds in the sky began to dissipate, and bright sunlight poured through the gaps in the sky, beams of light.
An hour later, the awarding ceremony ended.
Meng Tian looked down at the dark crowd, his eyes were extremely firm, and his voice was solemn and dignified, echoing in the martyrs' cemetery for a long time.
"Your Majesty and the Queen asked me to tell you..."
"The Qin Empire will never forget any soldier who shed blood for it."
"Their bodies may perish, but their souls live on."
Everyone was shocked, with unspeakable emotions surging in their chests and hot tears streaming from their eyes.
Son!
My dear!
Father!
Daqin has not forgotten you!
Drops of salty tears fell on the ground, no longer filled with sadness, pain, and despair as before, but full of emotion, comfort, and relief.
At this moment, the sound of rain stopped, the dark clouds in the sky disappeared, and countless rays of light suddenly broke through, pouring down like a waterfall.
The light shone on the golden medal, reflecting a dazzling light. Countless golden lights gathered together to form a golden ocean.
The baby in swaddling clothes on the woman's back pointed at the shiny medal, babbling and giggling excitedly.
The innocent voices of the children, their clear laughter like silver bells, dispelled the last trace of haze over the cemetery.
Heralds a new life.
Represents hope.
After a continuous spring rain, the border grasslands become greener and greener.
Herds of cattle, sheep and horses are leisurely grazing on tender grass leaves. Occasionally, a breeze blows by, spreading circles of green waves.
Looking at the vibrant spring scenery, Qian Duo took a deep breath of fresh air, and the dust from all the travel was quietly washed away.
This is where I will have to be vigilant every day in the future.
But the climate at the border was not as pleasant as that in the capital, and the biting cold made him lower the curtains and pull his thin clothes closer.
The sound of horse hooves rang out again, and the carriage drove along the wide and flat straight road towards the city gate.
After Qian Duo arrived in Jiuyuan County, the first thing he did was to pay a visit to General Meng Tian.
He was tactful and knew that the general was straightforward, so he didn't exchange too many pleasantries and went straight to the point.
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