Without Yan Shaoheng, the Yan army became demoralized and disorganized.
There are also some who watch as their brothers, with whom they once shared drinks and laughter, gradually turn into living dead.
My heart is filled with apprehension, fear, and anger.
But they couldn't resist; they had families to support.
Looking at those former brothers and relatives...
"Commander Jiang, those outside are our brothers who have risked their lives together. Please, please let us take them home."
Commander Jiang felt a pang of sorrow. He too longed to give these soldiers a proper burial, but...
"No!" Commander Jiang said through gritted teeth, "Outside are the Yue Kingdom's army; they're nothing but dead men. I can't let you take that risk."
Upon hearing this, the soldiers' faces showed despair.
"So, what does the commander plan to do with these brothers? Are we just going to leave them to rot in the wilderness?" someone asked in grief and indignation.
Commander Jiang remained silent for a moment, wanting to refute but unsure how to begin: "I..."
Yes, those were their brothers who had risked their lives for them, and also their relatives.
He also wanted to take them home.
But... he saw with his own eyes that the Moon Kingdom army carried them back one by one.
Sending them out to compete with the Moon Kingdom now would be tantamount to sending them to their deaths.
“Commander Jiang, send me. I’m willing to negotiate with the Regent of the Moon Kingdom.” Someone stepped forward.
"I'm willing too."
"I'm willing too."
Many people followed suit and stepped forward.
"Do you know who the Regent of the Moon Kingdom is? He's ruthless, cunning, and a ruthless killer. He won't let you go." Commander Jiang recalled the scenes he had witnessed and couldn't help but feel a little scared.
Some people were frightened by these words.
They knew how ruthless Yue Xiyuan was.
"Forget it, I'll go negotiate with the Regent of the Moon Kingdom. You guys should just... sigh!" Commander Jiang turned to leave.
How could the regent of the dignified Yue Kingdom possibly meet with mere soldiers from an enemy nation?
Many soldiers understood this in their hearts, but they also knew that going there meant going to their deaths.
"Commander Jiang, we will go with you."
In front of the gates of the Moon Kingdom city—
Yue Xiyuan and his companion had already received the news that only a few dozen soldiers from the Yan Kingdom were heading towards the border of the Yue Kingdom.
"Your Highness, shall I take a few men and capture them?" An Si asked.
They couldn't figure out for a moment what the Yan soldiers were up to.
"Greetings, Your Highness and Your Highness. The Yan soldiers have arrived at the city gate and insist on seeing you. None of them are armed." A soldier hurried over and bowed.
It seems that those Yan soldiers were indeed coming for them.
Yan An asked, "Did they say anything?"
"They didn't say anything, only that they wanted to see the prince, and whether they lived or died was up to the prince to decide."
The war between the two countries has now ended with the defeat of the Yan state.
Why did only a few dozen soldiers arrive, and they weren't even carrying weapons?
"Let them in."
At this moment, Yue Xiyuan already had a plan in mind.
If things turn out as he expects, it wouldn't hurt to grant his wish.
Dozens of soldiers all closed their eyes, each holding onto the sleeve of another, with the leader being led by An Ershi.
"At worst, you'll end up like this. Even if you harbor ill intentions towards us, you won't be able to leave this city." Dark Twenty revealed a disdainful smile, his eyes filled with contempt and disdain.
“We certainly do not have the courage or the ability, but now that we need their help, it is our dignity to enter the enemy camp with our eyes closed.”
Commander Jiang's expression was solemn, and his words were righteous and indignant.
His voice, like a booming bell, resounded throughout the hall, leaving An Twenty in awe.
"Your Highness, they have been brought here."
Yue Xiyuan sat upright on the high seat, his eyes like a sharp sword, cold and piercing.
Cold and ruthless, like an iceberg, he exudes a powerful aura that inspires fear.
Commander Jiang seemed to have struggled for a long time before raising his eyes and looking directly at Yue Xiyuan.
The next moment, he knelt on the ground, and at that moment, the dignity of a soldier completely collapsed.
An Ershi's eyes were filled with shock. He couldn't believe that he had just been so deeply engraved with the dignity of a soldier.
Now, however, he kneels before his own prince.
"Regent, please return the remains of the Yan Kingdom to us," Commander Jiang said through gritted teeth.
Given Yue Xiyuan's temperament, his head might roll on the ground in the next moment.
Well, when they came, did they ever think about going back?
In their hearts, what is there to fear in death if they can return the remains of their loved ones and brothers to them!
"Aren't you afraid of death?" Yue Xiyuan's cold voice rang out at this moment.
"I'm afraid, but I'm not afraid either."
What do you mean?
"No one is unafraid of death, but what is truly frightening is dying in an inappropriate way."
The man in front of him was so cold that Commander Jiang's voice trembled.
But she still spoke her mind.
"Twenty, prepare the carriage."
As expected, just as he had thought, Yue Xiyuan looked at An Ershi and gave the order.
"I'll take care of it right away," An Twenty said before leaving.
Commander Jiang stared wide-eyed, his face filled with disbelief, as if he had heard something out of the blue.
His mouth was slightly open, but he didn't know what to say to express the shock in his heart.
After a long while, he finally came to his senses and stammered, "This...this..."
"The living dead are not what they wanted. Since you have the courage to come to the enemy camp to demand their people, how could I refuse? You can take the people back, but their bodies have already been controlled by Gu worms. I can only agree to let you take their ashes back."
Ashes...
Commander Jiang was also taken aback.
Since ancient times, people have believed that their bodies and hair are given to them by their parents, and that they should be able to die with their bodies intact.
Now they don't even have a complete corpse left.
"But in order not to harm others?" Commander Jiang asked.
“Yes,” Yue Xiyuan replied.
“That’s fine then. Most of them were soldiers who defended their country before they died. They died in such a sorry state. It’s better to burn them to save them from going back and harming their families.” Commander Jiang kowtowed heavily to Yue Xiyuan.
This bow is an expression of admiration and respect.
"Thank you, Regent. It was our mistake to intrude today. We are willing to stay in the Moon Kingdom's military camp as hostages."
Yue Xiyuan's face was deathly pale, so gloomy it seemed as if water could drip from it. He narrowed his eyes and looked at him coldly: "What? Want to stay and spy on military intelligence? Or have your eye on the food of Yue Kingdom?"
Immediately, the military camp fell silent.
The silence was terrifying.
An Si's eyes widened in disbelief. Had his lord just told a joke?
But this joke is so lame...
It's so cold!
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