Chapter 544: The Army Returns
But what he didn't expect was that before he sent the letter, Song Qingyan and her group had already set off.
I didn't receive his reply.
What the Great Chu Emperor didn't expect was that more than a month had passed and he still hadn't received any news from Song Qingyan.
After all, Wanwan has a special identity, and Song Qingyan has just made military achievements on the land of Yuefeng Kingdom. If there are really remnants of Yuefeng Kingdom who want to attack Wanwan, then...
Even though Pei Chuyan was by his side, the Emperor of Great Chu was always worried.
When the Great Chu Emperor was anxiously preparing to send out the Dragon Shadow Guards to look for her, Dingguo Marquis Song Qingqi and his entourage had already returned to the court.
Now that Xia Ning and the second prince have arrived in Yuefeng Kingdom, the handling of government affairs is gradually getting on the right track.
Dingguo Hou, the commander of the Western Camp, should bring the soldiers who have made great contributions in the battle to recapture Yuefeng State back to the court to receive rewards and titles.
Moreover, Shen Xiao is now gradually getting on the right track. For the stability of Marquis Dingguo's family, thinking of what Song Qingyan had said to him before, Marquis Dingguo has been wondering whether he should hand over most of the power to Shen Xiao.
However, this was just an idea in his mind. As for the specific matters, he still needed to discuss with his father and several brothers at home before making a decision.
There is just one thing, although the title of Marquis Dingguo is hereditary, if he really does not hold the real power, then the Song family will inevitably go downhill in the future.
He even felt that being overly defensive was not a good thing sometimes, and Song Qingyan had told him that now that his father had retired, he didn't need to worry too much.
"General, General, we are about to enter the city!" Song Qingqi came back to his senses at Shen Xiao's call and looked towards the capital city not far away.
The shape of the capital city can already be vaguely seen.
The soldiers behind him had already started shouting in formation. Song Qingqi turned his head to look at the soldiers' smiling faces filled with joy of victory, and he couldn't help but smile as well.
None of that matters now.
The most important thing is that I have to bring the army back to claim the reward.
It is not easy for the soldiers to be outside for so many years. Although they are defending their country, it would be great if they could be blessed with fame and fortune.
The memorials requesting titles for many people had already been drafted by several deputy generals. After Song Qingqi confirmed it, he sent it to His Majesty. I think there will be news soon.
At this time in the capital, the emperor had already led civil and military officials to wait outside the city for a long time, welcoming the victorious soldiers from the Western Camp who returned to the court.
After months of bloody fighting, their efforts were finally not in vain, nor did they let down the court's trust.
"Your Majesty, Your Majesty, the Marquis and his men are back." Meng Quande, who was standing next to the Emperor of Great Chu, saw the dust flying not far away and knew that the army had returned, so he happily spoke to His Majesty.
To be honest, what Meng Quande said was a bit over the line, but the Emperor of Great Chu was happy now and naturally didn't mind it.
The Yuefeng Kingdom has been lingering on the border of the Great Chu Kingdom for many years. Both the former emperor of the Yuefeng Kingdom and the current Helian Hengxin have always been ready to make a move.
Pei Chuyan's father, Duke Anguo, died on the battlefield fighting against the Yuefeng Kingdom.
This is truly the pain of the Great Chu.
Now, Song Qingqi, or Song Qingyan, they have led the soldiers of the Great Chu State to successfully incorporate the territory of Yuefeng State into the Great Chu State, which will surely be a highlight in the history books.
No matter who it is, this is the honor of the Song family.
Thinking of what Wanwan had said before, that in the so-called storybook, he uprooted the entire Marquis Dingguo's mansion because he was suspicious of the Marquis Dingguo's family, he found it ridiculous.
Maybe in the past, this was something I could really do.
After all, at that time, I trusted Prime Minister Cui wholeheartedly.
It's true that things are unpredictable. Who would have thought that Prime Minister Cui, who once had the power to cover the sky with one hand, would disappear from the Great Chu Kingdom so quickly. The Great Chu Emperor couldn't help but feel a little emotional.
It was all thanks to Wanwan that I was able to overthrow Prime Minister Cui so quickly and restore peace and order to the Chu Kingdom.
At this time, the streets of the capital were deserted. People came to the outside of the city after hearing the news to welcome the returning army. The city gates were now crowded with people.
The people were all looking forward to it, and their eyes were naturally filled with admiration and expectations for the soldiers of the Great Chu.
Among them are many families of soldiers. After so many years of fighting outside, they have now made military achievements and are considered great heroes to their families. They will come to greet them themselves.
"Mother, it's my husband. My husband is back!" Wei, who was standing on the city wall with the ministers, hurriedly pulled Xiao beside her and spoke excitedly.
As the Song family has produced two generals, their family members can naturally follow them to the city tower.
Even the old Marquis Dingguo has followed Your Majesty and stood on the city wall.
Now that he is in good health, he even feels that he has more energy than before.
When Marquis Dingguo saw the iron cavalry returning in glory, he felt a surge of pride in his heart.
After all, this was the border he had guarded for decades, and now that it was taken back by his son and daughter, he was naturally overjoyed.
He couldn't help but think of Qingyan's instructions to him in the past. He turned around and looked at the emperor wearing a dragon robe. He saw that he was smiling and seemed to be in a trance.
But in his eyes there was admiration for the army in front of him.
Then he looked at the civil and military officials around him. Some were looking straight ahead, while others were talking in low voices. Everyone had a happy smile on their face.
Song Zhangping let out a long breath.
Perhaps what Qingyan said was right. As long as he left the battlefield, the Song family would have a much better life in the future. After all, he had stayed at the border of Yuefeng Kingdom for too many years, and the degree of obedience of the people there to him even surpassed that of the Emperor of Great Chu. This was a taboo for a general.
Upon hearing this, Xiao held Wei's hand tightly. In order to welcome her children back, she dressed in gorgeous clothes and wore her most precious jewelry.
Her husband has been serving in the army for so many years, so Xiao naturally knows what it feels like. It would be a lie to say that she is not worried.
When Song Qingyan sent out the troops, Xiao knew that her son had been seriously poisoned at the border. Fortunately, the old marquis has recovered now, so she thought her son must be fine.
It’s all thanks to Miss Qionghua.
I heard that Miss Qionghua was going to open a clinic in the capital. When she opened the clinic, I would definitely give her a generous gift to thank her for saving my husband and son's life.
But as he watched the people in front of him getting closer, Xiao suddenly realized that the leading general in the front was only his son. What about Qingyan?
Thinking of this, Xiao held Wei's hand tighter and tighter, and even hurt Wei. Wei didn't dare to say anything more, but just held her mother-in-law's hand tightly and replied to her: "Mother, don't worry."
Xiao then turned around and looked at Wei who was standing beside her: "Why is it only your husband? Where is Qingyan?"