During the rest period, the trees around the camp swayed gently in the breeze, their leaves rustling, as if telling the story of the cruelty of war and the preciousness of peace.
After the soldiers had rested and recuperated, they embarked on their return journey in a grand procession.
During this precious time of rest, Qin Qianluo worked tirelessly, day and night.
Not only were the opium that brought disaster to the country and its people systematically destroyed, preventing it from having the opportunity to poison the people of Xuanyuan Kingdom, but books filled with ideas that violated human ethics were also thoroughly investigated and dealt with.
She knew all too well that these books were like a malignant tumor hidden in the shadows, and although it would be difficult to completely eradicate the deep-rooted dross in the bones of the people of Xuanyuan Kingdom in a short time.
But at least within one's own capabilities, one should minimize its harm.
Therefore, she carefully preserved some of the books as samples for future in-depth research and warning, while the rest were all burned.
Qin Qianluo stood before the blazing fire, her expression serious and resolute. She personally threw bundles of books into the fire, watching the flames devour those sinful papers.
With each swing of his arm, he displayed decisiveness. Flames roared, illuminating half the sky, and acrid smoke lingered in the air for a long time.
She was clear-headed and knew that it would be a drop in the ocean, an impossible task, for her alone to completely change the bad habits that had been deeply ingrained in the souls of the people of Xuanyuan Kingdom for decades.
Fortunately, the Tianxuan Kingdom, where he was located, was a country that valued civilization, etiquette, and justice. Compared with the Xuanyuan Kingdom, the two were worlds apart.
The culture and institutions of Tianxuan Kingdom are like brilliant beacons, illuminating the path forward for people and providing fertile soil and a solid foundation for change.
These thorny problems should be left for the learned and quick-witted courtiers of Tianxuan Kingdom to explore and solve in depth.
She believed she had done her best, and within her capabilities, she had done everything she could without missing a single task.
As for more sophisticated and comprehensive solutions, her colleagues in the court will surely offer their opinions and come up with brilliant ideas, so she doesn't need to worry too much.
At this moment, the officials in the Tianxuan Kingdom were completely unaware of the recent conquest of the Xuanyuan Kingdom, as they were wholeheartedly devoted to the country's construction and development.
We will strive to realize the grand vision of a prosperous and peaceful world, as depicted in Princess Qingyun's heartfelt words, as soon as possible.
They worked diligently in their respective posts, some constructing water conservancy projects, others carrying blueprints and bending over to carefully survey the terrain by the river, occasionally marking it with their pen.
Or, in the field, an old man squats down, carefully examining the soil, his face full of seriousness and anticipation for next year's planting.
Or perhaps to encourage commerce and industry, a merchant dressed in splendid attire is in a shop, chatting enthusiastically with customers, his eyes gleaming with shrewdness and confidence.
His sole aim was to make the Tianxuan Kingdom stronger and stronger, and to make the lives of its people more prosperous.
The city's streets and alleys were bustling with people, and the faces of the people were filled with anticipation and hope for life.
The army quickly assembled in the camp, displaying its formidable military might and high morale, ready to embark on the long journey back to Tianxuan.
This expedition was remarkably successful, yielding outstanding results. The territory of the Tianxuan Kingdom expanded significantly under the iron cavalry's conquests, bringing vast and boundless lands into its fold.
It not only added abundant resources and wealth to the country, but also made the Tianxuan Kingdom famous far and wide, earning the respect of its two neighboring countries.
In addition, a wide variety of mineral resources with abundant reserves were also discovered. These precious minerals are like treasures sleeping deep in the earth.
This will inject continuous momentum into the future development and prosperity of Tianxuan Kingdom, enabling it to take another step forward on the road to becoming a powerful nation.
The journey home was much slower than the way there. The reason for this was that all the concubines in Xuanyuan's harem followed the outdated custom of foot binding from childhood, which made it difficult for them to move around.
The soldiers of Tianxuan Kingdom, with their hearts full of benevolence and righteousness, could not bear to see them enduring such hardship on their long journey home.
Therefore, the army specially prepared several spacious and comfortable carriages for them to ride and rest in.
Hua Lingxiao's family members also rode in the carriage with this grand procession, spared the hardships of the journey.
The carriage moved slowly forward, its wheels making a soft creak as they rolled across the ground. In the fields beside the road, the snow had not yet melted, creating a world of silver and white. Occasionally, a few crows would fly by, adding a touch of liveliness to the quiet scene.
No one objected to the arrangement, and they all agreed that a slow return journey would not be a problem.
Along the way, the soldiers could leisurely enjoy the beautiful scenery of the mountains and rivers, and feel the wonder of nature and the magical charm of the winter snowscape.
Moreover, the new provisions have already arrived, and the ample supply of resources means that everyone does not need to worry about food during the journey.
They were also wearing brand-new, thick cotton-padded clothes to ward off the winter chill, and the soldiers did not feel the winter wind at all.
At this time, there was still more than a month before the New Year. This itinerary provided ample time for the army to return to Tianxuan safely, reunite with their families, and celebrate the festival together.
The army resembled a winding dragon, slowly moving forward on its return journey. Its marching speed was quite slow, much like an old man leisurely strolling.
The sky was like a bright blue gem, with sunlight pouring down, but the winter chill had diminished its warmth, casting a dazzling silver glow on the boundless, snow-covered fields.
The biting wind swept past like a wild horse, its sharp whistling causing the military flags to flutter wildly, as if telling the story of the arduous journey.
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