"We second the motion!" Many officials began to echo.
"You guys..." Zhu Cijiong was so angry that he couldn't speak, and simply waved his sleeves and walked back.
Just then, Zhao Xiaofei began singing to boost the troops' morale. That morning, Zhang Huangyan and Li Banghua had read the imperial edict before the soldiers, but few could understand it. It was too pedantic! The soldiers were all unsophisticated, so it was a wonder they could understand.
Zhao Xiaofei had a dedicated boat, housing 150 talented singers selected from the military. Kou Baimen personally coached them, and Zhao Xiaofei personally taught them how to sing, including the harmony. Another boat had a dedicated group of musicians, including drums, guzheng, pipa, flute, suona, and erhu.
Kou Baimen saw Zhao Xiaofei and gave him a look, then waved a flag to the two ships. Shi Lang didn't understand what he meant, but he heard the sound of drums and music, and the people on the other ship began to sing in harmony.
Zhao Xiaofei on the bow also sang along: The smoke of war rises as I look north to the mountains and rivers; the dragon flag rolls, the horse neighs, and the sword energy is like frost
My heart is as boundless as the Yellow River. Who could resist me in these twenty years of struggle? My hatred rages with my sword, yet countless loyal brothers and sisters are buried in a foreign land. Why would I hesitate to die for my country? I sigh in regret, speechless, filled with tears and blood. Horses gallop southward, and men gaze northward. As men gaze north, the grass turns green and the yellow dust rises. I will defend my homeland and expand its borders. A great China invites congratulations from all quarters!
By the time the second rendition began, the soldiers on the hundreds of boats had all joined in the singing. The officials and civilians aboard and on shore were filled with passion. Some, more emotionally charged, wept tears, especially during the final verse: "Horses gallop south, men gaze north. Men gaze north, the grass green, the yellow dust billows." "I wish to defend our land and expand our frontiers. Great China will have its congratulations from all quarters!" It thrilled everyone to the point of tears.
Zheng Sen and Shi Lang on the boat were also moved to tears. Shi Lang later left the Zheng family because of this song and came to Zhao Xiaofei's camp, becoming his main general at sea in the future!
Just like that, Zhao Xiaofei led his new army to Jiujiang, Jiangxi! He wanted to destroy Zuo Liangyu in one battle!
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