As the emperor and his guards finished speaking, the scene fell silent. The word "protection," which the emperor had mentioned many times, was deeply etched into everyone's minds.
Once upon a time, in their eyes, serving in the army, earning a living, killing enemies and making meritorious contributions, securing a title for their wives and children, expanding territory, achieving great feats, and becoming famous for all time... these were their lifelong goals and pursuits.
But today their thoughts have changed. The emperor's words made them truly understand the meaning of the word "soldier"!
While feeling deeply honored, the soldiers also felt a heavy, inescapable responsibility weighing on them. At this moment, the responsibility of protecting and protecting would accompany them for the rest of their lives.
The surrounding students, scholars, young knights-errant, and ordinary people also understood the significance of the existence of soldiers and the importance of soldiers to themselves.
The gazes of the crowd toward the soldiers were now filled with affection, trust, and support!
Noticing the change in the emotions of the crowd, Liu Hong looked solemnly at the soldiers below the stage, then clenched his right fist and pounded it into his chest!
"Respect to the soldiers, respect to the Han soldiers!"
"Respect to soldiers! Respect to the Han army!!"
The thousand Imperial Guards, Tiger Guards, and young men from the Imperial Guard Camp surrounding the square also followed the emperor's example, shouting in unison and saluting the soldiers in the center of the square.
"Respect to soldiers! Respect to the Han army!!!"
The surrounding youths and ordinary people also paid their respects to the soldiers in the square in their own ways.
The soldiers lined up in the center of the square also had red eyes and tears in them.
"The Han army is mighty! May the Yan and Huang Emperors live on forever!"
Huang Zhong, who was at the front of the group, immediately clenched his right fist and shouted loudly.
"The Han army is mighty! May the Yan and Huang Emperors live on forever!!"
The soldiers in formation followed closely behind, shouting in unison. At that moment, everyone's emotions were released through a series of loud slogans.
At this moment, everyone's spirits were filled with soaring enthusiasm.
The civil and military officials present now understood that the reason for such a grand display today was that the emperor was deliberately trying to elevate the status of the military.
Apart from a few people who agreed with what the emperor said, no one else dared to say a word more, because they dared not!
They feared that the fanatical soldiers below the stage and the surrounding civilians would kill them because of this.
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