I am a soldier in the border army

Chapter 434: Triumphant Return! Shrinking the Earth! Champions Victory!

It is more than 3,000 miles from Longcheng to Guanjuncheng, and there is heavy snow in between.

It would be impossible for the army to get back before the New Year according to common sense.

So Li Jing suggested.

"Why don't you return to the city first, and I will lead the army to follow?"

When they marched northwards, their momentum was as high as a rainbow.

Now that I have returned victoriously to the south, I am eager to go home.

There are beautiful concubines waiting for you in the mansion of the Marquis. If you want to leave, the distance of more than 3,000 miles is just a matter of a few thoughts.

Why should I be burdened by these tens of thousands of troops behind me and endure the wind and snow with them?
However, Han Shao just smiled and shook his head at Li Jing's kindness.

"Need not."

The fastest way to connect people emotionally is not to share happiness, but to share hardships.

Although Gongsun Du had handed the entire Zhen Liao Army into his own hands, how to completely win over the hearts of these arrogant and powerful soldiers was his own business.

Along the way, he ate and drank with the soldiers in the wind and snow, enduring the cold northern wind and wearing the heavy snow that fell from time to time.

During the breaks of setting up camp and resting, they would pass through the central army to each camp.

When he was in a good mood, he would just pick up a play or a song, and drink and eat meat with his soldiers.

They may chat about ordinary family matters or talk about a man's lifelong ambitions.

Han Shao even told them about his encounter with Madam Gongsun on the battlefield.

Talking about the day when the girl was waiting at the city gate with winter clothes in her arms.

The life-and-death encounter between the beauty and the hero in the former is thrilling and legendary.

The latter caused many soldiers to lose their minds for a while.

A noble lady like the eldest lady, who came from a high-class family, was really too far away from them.

Only the infatuation of the girl next door can make them truly empathize.

As Han Shao continued to tell these words, Han Shao suddenly seemed more flesh and blood in their eyes.

Of course, the awe is still there, but there is a sense of closeness.

So then one of the soldiers couldn't help but pluck up his courage and said something.

"When you and your beloved are finally together, will you please give us a glass of wedding wine?"

Han Shao laughed.

"Just based on your auspicious words, your wedding banquet will be inevitable!"

The soldier was overjoyed and excited when he heard this.

With him taking the lead, the other soldiers immediately started to make a fuss.

Seeing this, Han Shao immediately put on an expression that said, "I really can't do anything about you."

"Don't worry! When I get the beauty, I will make sure you guys don't come back drunk, even if I have to sell everything I have!"

As soon as these words were spoken, the already heated atmosphere was instantly added fuel to the fire.

"A gentleman's word is as good as his bond! My Lord, please keep your word!"

"Yes! Brothers have no other advantages except good memory! Brothers, remember what you said!"

"Haha! We'll have a great time drinking!"

Han Shao scolded with a smile.

"A bunch of bastards!"

"That's a bitch! Why don't you go and ask? I always keep my word! I have never broken my promise!"

The rough men in the army speak and act without restraint.

It is common for people to swear.

So Han Shao's crude ridicule and scolding actually aroused even louder laughter.

Wait until the noise gradually subsides.

Han Shao was standing among thousands of soldiers, letting the wind and snow hit him head-on, when he suddenly raised the wine cup in his hand.

In an instant, the only sound left on this grassland that was home to tens of thousands of tigers and wolves was the howling wind and snow.

Han Shao looked around at the vast expanse of black and stopped smiling.

"The wedding will be held tomorrow, today we will just--"

"Respect the heroic spirits who died in this battle!"

The voice fell.

Tens of thousands of armors clanged against each other and glasses were raised in response.

Han Shao raised his wine cup again.

"Cheers to those who died in this battle!"

"Wan Sheng!"

Tens of thousands of tigers and wolves were shy for a while, and then their voices shook the world.

"Thank you, Lord!"

"Wan Sheng! Wan Sheng!"

The wind and snow were howling, and my body was freezing cold.

Han Shao raised his wine cup three times.

"Today, glory is bestowed upon you, and you shall return in triumph!"

Three cups of strong liquor went down my throat and into my stomach, feeling like it was burning on fire.

"Danggui! Danggui!"

Regroup the army and set out again, when the ancient and desolate song "How Can You Say You Have No Clothes" resounds throughout the grassland under the eternal sky.

Han Shao, who was standing in front of the army again, turned his head and looked back at those pairs of fiery eyes that could melt the wind and snow.

He knew that one day, he would just point the long sword in his hand, and these Youzhou tigers and wolves would ride their horses and crush everything for him.

Now all he needs to do is take them home.

……

The snow along the way was deep and the journey was difficult.

However, these difficulties are not too difficult in front of the army with several masters in the upper three realms.

It's just a little trouble.

As they walked, not only Li Jing, but even Feng Can, who was the most cautious, gradually realized that something was wrong.

"Lord...Lord, this...this is not right, right?"

"Why does this place ahead look so much like Bison Valley?"

For a general, knowing and recognizing the road is the most basic quality.

Otherwise, a "missed appointment on the battlefield" would make it difficult for Li Guang to be promoted.

The grassland is difficult to identify due to the lack of reference points.

But the area of Bison Valley is so unforgettable, how could Feng Can not recognize it?

But this place is at least two thousand miles away from Longcheng. How is it possible to get here so quickly?

Looking up at Feng Can, who looked a little horrified, Han Shao smiled faintly without responding.

Qi Shuo on the other side behind him applauded and praised after he realized what was happening.

"Your Excellency is very powerful!"

Being able to silently shorten a journey that would take at least ten days to three days without them noticing, this was a magical power that he could not understand even though he had already advanced to the upper three realms.

Zhao Mu, who had been keeping silent all the way, also showed an expression of deep agreement when he heard this.

In three days, he led an army of tens of thousands across more than two thousand miles.

It's not a miracle, but it's enough to make people marvel.

However, Zhao Mu, who was extremely superstitious about Han Shao, just sighed inwardly for a while and felt that it was normal for such a thing to happen in front of his own lord.

"So, we will definitely be able to get home before the New Year."

Hearing this, Han Shao hummed lightly without commenting.

Then he gave the order.

"Send a message home."

"The army should be home by noon tomorrow at the latest."

In the 60th year of Taikang, an extra day was added.

Tomorrow is New Year's Eve.

The soldiers could at least celebrate the New Year in the city.

The reason why Han Shao waited until now to send a message to Champion City was not because he had any deep calculations.

The main reason is that his understanding and control of the Book of Earth is not thorough and comprehensive enough.

He was very cautious when performing this trick of shrinking the distance to an inch, for fear that one accident might occur accidentally, which would be a huge joke.

Therefore, even he himself could not grasp the exact time he would arrive home.

But now this place is only a few hundred miles away from Champion City, so there is no problem.

Li Jing, who was standing by, nodded in agreement when he heard this.

After the huge divine thought connected with Champion City for a while, his face suddenly looked strange.

Han Shao was a little surprised when he saw this.

"what happened?"

Li Jing was silent for a moment, and after a moment, he couldn't help but glance at his lord with pity.

"My Lord... well, um, the two ladies arrived a few days ago."

"Now he is... sitting in the inner house of the Marquis's mansion."

Sit...where?
Han Shao was stunned at first, then he was shocked.

But he pretended to be calm and said lightly.

"I'm here, what's the big deal?"

After saying this, Han Shao looked around at the other three people, Zhao Mu, and seeing them lowering their heads, he snorted coldly. "What? Do you think I'm scared?"

joke!

This marquis is wise and powerful. That guy Shibi is nothing but a chicken and a dog in front of me.

How could he be afraid of two mere women?
It's so funny!

After hearing Han Shao's words, Zhao Mu and the other two kept their expressions tight, trying not to see through their lord's predicament.

……

Ok.

Han Shao was indeed a little nervous.

As for the reason, it is nothing more than a guilty conscience.

On the one hand, there are the newly-married daughters in the Marquis' Mansion; on the other hand, there is the huge pit that that old man from the Holy Mountain dug in Dragon City on the Grassland.

The combination of the two is undoubtedly that one plus one is greater than two.

Originally I was thinking of waiting until we got to Zhenliao City, and then looking for an opportunity to defeat them separately, but I never expected that the two giant Buddhas would come and kill us directly without any reason.

Such a sudden attack inevitably made him a little nervous.

He was about to contact Zhong Xinggu through his spiritual thoughts and ask him why he didn't inform him of this matter, but after thinking about it, he decided not to take any action.

He had no doubt about the loyalty of that bastard Zhong Xinggu.

There must be a reason why this matter was not reported to me directly.

Gongsun Xinyi?

surely not.

With her cold and aloof personality, she is used to being straightforward, and even if she is dissatisfied, she will only express it openly.

Apart from her, the answer is obvious.

Han Shao felt a little ashamed.

The desire to return home, which had been somewhat urgent, is no longer so strong.

But the return date has just been sent back, it’s too late to regret now.

At this time, you will be in danger if you stick your head out or if you hide your head, so you have no choice but to go ahead with it.

"Just two women, can they really turn the world upside down?"

After hearing Han Shao's encouraging words, someone behind him couldn't help but burst out laughing.

Han Shao glared back in shame and anger.

"It's not me! My Lord, you know me well..."

hehe--

Laugh? Your merits will be deducted!

……

New Year's Eve in the sixtieth year of Taikang in the Yong Dynasty.

As the news came that the army was about to return triumphantly, the entire Champion City was in an uproar.

Countless people flocked to the streets just to welcome the return of their heroes as soon as possible.

After just one year of changes, the current Champion City no longer has only the tens of thousands of households that originally migrated north.

As many soldiers took the initiative to move their families and clansmen into the city, and later wealthy families such as the Chen family of Zhuo County continued to invest large amounts of resources in the city, this city, which was originally built only as a military town, has become a completely different place due to the skyrocketing population.

At this moment, they all rushed into the streets, immediately blocking the long street in the city.

The bad guys in charge of maintaining order had no choice but to ask for help from the city defense camp.

But this is only a temporary solution and not a fundamental solution.

The streets in the city are only this long and this wide, and can only accommodate so many people.

However, faced with the surging and passionate public sentiment, they, the bad guys, did not dare to suppress it violently.

So amidst the shouting of "Don't push! Don't make a mess!", a bad guy who was still sweating in the cold wind hurried to Ding Sheng and said with a sad face.

"County Lieutenant! We can't go on like this! I'm afraid something bad will happen!"

nonsense!

Of course Ding Sheng knew that this wouldn't work.

The Wuhuan clan has been in power for a hundred years, and the people of Youzhou have suffered for a hundred years.

The frustration, tears and sorrow accumulated during that period, and the enthusiasm and madness when they were released, are beyond words.

Looking at these people who were so excited that they were almost losing their minds, Ding Sheng felt the same way, but also felt his scalp tingling.

After all, if something unexpected happens today, joy will turn into sorrow in the end.

As a county lieutenant, he will have to bear the consequences even if he cannot afford it.

Even with the protection of Junior Sister Yu, the future is over.

This is something he will never allow.

While he was racking his brains for a countermeasure, he saw that the bad guy was hesitant to speak, and Ding Sheng had an idea.

"If you have a plan to resolve this crisis, tell me as soon as possible. I will give you credit for your contribution!"

Hearing Ding Sheng's words, a hint of heat flashed in the bad guy's eyes. He wiped the sweat from his forehead and spoke cautiously.

"When I was young, I dug ditches in my hometown. The elders in my family always said, 'It's better to drain than to block!'"

After saying that, seeing Ding Sheng seemed to be thinking about something, he quickly added.

"In my opinion, it's better to change from blocking to unblocking!"

"Let the people leave the city to welcome the army back north!"

When Ding Sheng heard this, his eyes lit up instantly and he made a prompt decision.

"Okay! I'll listen to you!"

"I will ask Lieutenant General Jiang to let the people leave the city!"

Without further ado, Ding Sheng turned and left as soon as he finished speaking.

But just as he was about to take a step, he suddenly turned around, looked at the bad guy and asked.

"You're not from Beigu, are you? What's your name?"

He had impressions of most of the bad guys who came from Beiguzong in the past.

This person is a stranger.

I guess it’s the manpower for subsequent expansion.

As expected, as soon as he finished saying this, the bad guy raised his head and chest with an excited look on his face.

"Reporting to the county lieutenant, I am Chen Da, a new member of the bad guys."

Ding Sheng nodded.

"Okay, I'll remember you."

He is a talented person and should be useful.

……

A few miles away from Champion City.

Countless black figures of the people, ignoring the howling cold wind, gathered on both sides of the road.

Those eager and fiery eyes were staring towards the north, looking forward to it.

It was barely a quarter past noon.

Suddenly, someone in the front exclaimed.

"I'm coming!"

"The army is back!"

One word stirred up a thousand waves.

After these words were spoken, the people who had been able to remain calm became agitated again.

Fortunately, with the joint restraint of the city defense camp soldiers and the bad guys, the unrest was finally calmed down.

As the vibrations under the feet became more and more obvious, the sound of horse hooves stamping like thunder gradually began to sound.

The figures of black-armored cavalry finally appeared in front of countless champion people one after another, and they were endless.

"Welcome our heroes back in triumph!"

What is the long-awaited!

What a boiling pot!

What is the glory!

At this moment, the soldiers riding on horseback finally felt it.

In an instant, the lips of those soldiers who had not trembled at all in the face of the barbarian scimitars trembled slightly under their ferocious black masks.

Attack the grassland in the north and trample on Longcheng.

The first war washed away a hundred years of blood, tears and humiliation in Youbei, and completely established peace in this land.

They did it!
They really did it!
From now on, at least while they are alive, no more people will be slaughtered, humiliated, or bullied...

Come to think of it, it really is... like a dream.

After all, at this time last year, the disastrous defeat with countless corpses was still vivid in our minds and made us despair.

Just as they were stunned, a familiar cold shout suddenly came to their ears.

"Hold your heads high. You deserve this armor."

"You deserve this!"

After hearing this, the soldiers regained their senses.

Then, no one knew who was the first to draw his sword.

"Champion! Victory!"

……