Seeing that Kuli Tuo had been captured and his mission was complete, Li Guang began to consider how to deal with the barbarian soldiers in front of him.
With their commander captured and the soldiers surrounded, escape was no longer an option.
Some of the barbarian soldiers threw down their swords and spears and began to kneel on the ground. Seeing this, the other barbarian soldiers also threw down their swords and spears and surrendered one after another.
The barbarian soldiers and generals before them revealed a yearning look in their eyes, their desire to survive was extremely strong.
Li Guang brandished his spear and said, "This war is an invasion launched by your vassal state in alliance with the Luo and Jin states against the Great Northern Dynasty. Once this battle is over, the war will be basically over."
Even if I killed you all now, it wouldn't make much of a difference. I'll let you go back, and I hope we never meet on the battlefield again.
The soldiers couldn't believe their ears; the enemy had released them so easily.
Li Guang turned his horse around, ordered his soldiers to escort Kulituo, and then turned and left.
The barbarian soldiers knelt on the ground, and only after seeing that the soldiers of the Great Northern Dynasty had gone far away did they stand up and hurriedly leave.
The armies that participated in this battle have all returned to Hanyu Pass. They did not enter the city but stood outside, waiting for Li Guang to return so they could enter the city together.
When Li Guang returned to Hanyu Pass, he was thrilled to see his soldiers waiting for his triumphant return outside the city.
Marshal Han stood in front and, seeing Li Guang capture Kuli Tuo and lead his troops back, spurred his horse forward to meet him.
"Marshal Li's military strategy is brilliant. He defeated more than 200,000 allied troops on the border in one fell swoop, captured the commander-in-chief Kurituo alive, and made a great achievement. There will be no more war on the border for ten years."
"Marshal Han, you flatter me. This great victory over Kurituo was the result of the unity and heroic fighting of all the soldiers. The foreign country, in alliance with the Jin and Luo countries, raised an unjust army to invade our Great Northern Dynasty, and its failure was already destined."
This war has demonstrated the might of our Great Northern Dynasty. Having experienced this war, the people of the Great Northern Dynasty will be more united, and the nation will be even stronger.
Marshal Han nodded and said:
"Marshal Li is right. The three northern kingdoms will never dare to harass our Great Northern Dynasty again. Li Guang's name has long been enough to terrify the enemy army, and they will never dare to act recklessly again."
Marshal Han's praise made Li Guang a little embarrassed, so he could only say:
"Marshal Han, let's go into the city. We should have a proper celebration today."
The generals cheered and then entered the city.
After all the officers were seated in the council hall, Li Guang led Marshal Han to the main seat, then picked up the marshal's seal, held it with both hands, and walked up to Marshal Han.
"Marshal Han, I accepted the seal of office because Marshal Han was seriously ill and Hanyu Pass was in danger."
Now that the Marshal has recovered his health and more than 200,000 enemy troops at the border have been wiped out, Hanyu Pass needs Marshal Han, therefore the Marshal's seal is being returned.
Marshal Han looked at Li Guang and the seal in his hand, overwhelmed with emotion. If it weren't for Li Guang being appointed to this critical mission, Hanyu Pass would have been in great danger, and perhaps it would have already been captured by the barbarian troops.
Marshal Han already knew Li Guang's identity as the young prince. Li Guang was a genius of his time, capable of governing the country and bringing peace to the world. If he could succeed to the throne in the future, it would be a great blessing for the Great Northern Dynasty.
Compared to Li Guang, Li Hui can be described as lacking both virtue and ability. As the eldest son of the legitimate wife, he had the potential to inherit the throne, so Marshal Han certainly did not want Li Hui to be the future emperor of the Great Northern Dynasty.
Thinking of this, Marshal Han spoke:
"Marshal Li has extraordinary talent and ambition to bring peace and stability to the country. As long as I, Han, am the marshal of the border, the 200,000 soldiers of Hanyu Pass will follow your lead. Even if we are to be crushed to pieces, we will help you accomplish your great cause."
Seeing that Marshal Han had spoken, the other soldiers stepped forward, clasped their hands in a fist salute, and said:
"We will devote ourselves wholeheartedly to this cause, follow your lead without hesitation, and even sacrifice our lives."
The soldiers' attitude stirred Li Guang's heart. He clasped his hands in a fist salute to them and said:
"For the sake of the Great Northern Dynasty, for the sake of all the people under heaven, let us work together."
Marshal Han accepted the official seal handed to him by Li Guang, bowed deeply to Li Guang, and then sat back down in the commander-in-chief's seat.
"Officers, this great victory over the enemy has turned the tide at Hanyu Pass from danger to safety. I will report this truthfully to the court and request commendations for our soldiers."
"Thank you, Marshal Xie."
Seeing that there wasn't much left and that his mission at the border was complete, Li Guang spoke up:
"Marshal Han, soldiers, the border is now stable. I plan to stay at the border for a few days to spend time with my mother, and then lead the troops back to Narcissus Village."
There is another matter, namely the foreign general Ge Kaishan. He is not a bad person. From our conversation, I learned that he hates this war. It was he who provided me with the news that Jia Feng was manufacturing the Iron General cannon in the northern frontier.
When I asked him why he provided me with this information, he said it was to spare the people of both countries from the suffering of war, and that the Great Northern Dynasty must win.
It was thanks to the information he provided that we not only thwarted Jia Feng's plan, but also unexpectedly found the antidote, allowing Marshal Han to escape danger.
Therefore, this man must be treated leniently; he can be released back to his homeland. He also told me that if he manages to return to his homeland alive, he will retire from the army and return to farming, just like me.
Upon hearing this, Marshal Han nodded and said:
“Ge Kaishan really helped us a lot this time. I plan to go see him and then send him back to the foreign country.”
"Thank you, Marshal Han. I must go and pay my respects to Her Majesty the Empress and my mother. I will take my leave now." After saying this, Li Guang bid farewell to everyone and left the council hall.
At the temporary palace in Hanyu Pass, Li Guang paid his respects to the Empress and the others, greeting them one by one.
At this moment, the many young princes and princesses in the palace, upon hearing that Li Guang had arrived, all came to pay their respects.
"Greetings, Your Majesty."
Li Guang was very excited and patted their little heads.
"Qing'er, we heard that you led the army of Hanyu Pass and completely wiped out more than 200,000 barbarian soldiers on the border. Tell us about it quickly," the Empress said.
"Qing'er obeys."
Next, Li Guang began to recount his experiences over the past few days.
During this period, Hanyu Pass was extremely dangerous, but Li Guang's arrival turned the tide and ensured its safety.
When the story of the decisive battle between the soldiers of Hanyu Pass and the barbarian troops, in which the barbarian troops on the border were completely wiped out, everyone clapped and cheered.
At this moment, Consort Yao spoke up: "Qing'er, there was an explosion outside the city this morning. It turns out that the barbarian soldiers' cannons blew up their own people."
"These past few days we've been staying in the palace and haven't been aware of what's happening outside the city. We never imagined Hanyu Pass would be so dangerous."
"Mother, there is no need to worry. The situation has stabilized. Marshal Han's battle report will soon be sent to the capital, and the court will send people to bring everyone back to the capital."
The prince and princess were overjoyed and immediately cheered.
"We can go back to the capital now."
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