Become the Emperor of Man by starting from the Qiyun entry

Chapter 768 The Demon Princess's Millennial Plan, The Sealed Destiny, The Witch and the Saintess
As the saying goes, to look good, wear a touch of mourning.

Water is precious on the grasslands, and white clothes are not convenient, so they often wear black clothes to show their mourning.

Princess Anqi, dressed in black, possesses an unparalleled beauty, tinged with a faint sadness, and is indeed stunningly beautiful.

Her features were deep-set, her eye sockets were deeper than those of ordinary women, and her nose was high and straight, which made her face very three-dimensional.

A few strands of long, dark hair braided into thin plaits hung down her chest, with a few turquoise stones tied to the ends of the plaits, which stood out against the black dress.

Chu Wujiang's tone softened somewhat:
"Princess Anqi, do you know the whereabouts of the royal treasure?"

Princess Anqi nodded and said:
"I know, it's hidden in the Valley of Heavenly Burial."

"Whenever a warrior of the royal court dies in battle, his bones are buried here, awaiting the royal court's divine eagles to devour him."

"And the Divine Eagle is responsible for guarding the royal court's treasures, burying them in the deepest part."

"As long as we climb to the highest mountain in the Heavenly Burial Valley and use the blood of the Wolf Lord, we can open the entrance to the treasure."

ha?
Why did you just say it out loud?

Chu Wujiang had seen negotiations before, but he had never seen anyone reveal all their cards from the very beginning.

Princess Angie calmly replied:

"With only the cultivation of the Yuanling Realm, one is no different from an ant to a Heavenly Fate expert, and cannot even conceal it."

"The daughter of the wolf will face reality and reveal the location of the treasure to increase the tribe's vitality."

Chu Wujiang showed a hint of appreciation and nodded, saying:
"Then what do you want?"

Princess Anqi took a deep breath and said seriously:

"Daughter of the Azure Wolf, I wish to become Your Majesty's servant and attend to you."

"There are still some warriors in the royal court who were originally responsible for guarding the royal court and can all be ordered by His Majesty."

"The warriors of the grasslands will be completely loyal to you."

"If Your Majesty so desires, the women of the grasslands will offer you everything."

Princess Anqi bowed and swore an oath to the Eternal Heaven, pledging her allegiance to Chu Wujiang.

Let him handle it as he sees fit.

She planned to give everything and gather the last royal guards to become a sharp blade in Chu Wujiang's hands.

Without a doubt, it was from the heart.

The absolute law on the grasslands is that the strong rule everything.

Chu Wujiang laughed.

"I understand."

"Daughter of the Azure Wolf, you are indeed extraordinary."

"The grasslands have no power to resist me now, so you choose to be loyal and are even willing to give up everything just to be my henchman."

"This is the sharpest weapon that emperors love most: foreign mercenaries."

"Unfortunately, I don't need it."

The simplest way for a weak nation to corrupt an empire is to act as its henchman, especially by being loyal to the emperor himself.

The rise of the Southern Xiongnu, the foreign mercenaries during the War of the Eight Princes, and the barbarian tribes on the borders of successive empires all proved that this was the most brilliant and effective tactic.

Princess Anqi's plan is not aimed at a few decades or a hundred years, but at hundreds or even thousands of years.

She hadn't expected Chu Wujiang to refuse, and quickly said:
"Your Majesty, you may not need it, but you should consider the future generations."

"The demons will make an eternal oath to you and your family."

"The grasslands will be loyal to you for generations to come!"

For a powerful monarch, there is no need for such a foreign mercenary force to suppress domestic rebels.

But their descendants will need such an armed force.

Chu Wujiang revealed a smile:
“Princess Anqi, your ability to come up with this plan is truly remarkable.”

“But I can tell you, if my descendants need to rely on you to suppress the people, then they should be destroyed.”

"Do you understand it?"

Throughout history, powerful rulers have never worried about nobles or aristocratic families; their only concern has been the incompetence of their descendants.

If you are incompetent, everything is a problem.

This is also their only Achilles' heel.

The Ming Taizu Emperor's massacre of meritorious officials resulted in the military clique standing idly by during the Jingnan Campaign, watching his beloved grandson die without a burial place, his life's plans vanishing in an instant.

Chu Wujiang is still young, free from the torment of aging, and has no need to worry about his descendants. He is even unwilling to let his descendants inherit the throne.

If the descendants inherit the throne, at most they will be given a figurehead position, and the supreme power will be handed over to suitable people.

Princess Anqi's face turned deathly pale.

She understood where she had gone wrong.

Chu Wujiang is too young for him to consider his descendants.

Angie quickly changed her words:
"The demons are merely willing to serve as His Majesty's servants."

"These demon guards no longer want to fight, nor do they want to be killed in vain."

Chu Wujiang nodded and said:

"Then let's disband."

"The demon race does not need an army."

Anqi felt a chill run through her body. She could understand that Chu Wujiang was carrying out his will to completely neutralize the demons, even if it meant dissolving them.

As a race, the demons gradually disappeared.

Princess Anqi knelt on the carriage and nodded, saying:
"Your Majesty, I am willing to accept any orders."

"If you'd like."

"If you are willing to take me in as your servant, I will be eternally grateful."

They are so outstanding it's almost frightening.

Chu Wujiang spoke:

"Do you know how the previous Wolf Lord died?"

Princess Anqi immediately said:

"Your Majesty, rest assured, the demon race does not follow human ethics. If I am strong enough, even if I personally kill my father, I will still be praised."

"This is the law of the grasslands."

"The eagle of the grassland has already broken its wings, so it is only reasonable for a young woman to serve the wolf."

truth.

But that's not entirely the truth.

Chu Wujiang said calmly:

"Not honest enough. Tell me all your thoughts if you intend to be honest."

Princess Anqi took a deep breath and said:
"The demons were utterly defeated, not because of anyone else, but because the heroes of the grasslands could not defeat His Majesty."

"The daughter of the Azure Wolf hopes to obtain His Majesty's bloodline and bear outstanding offspring."

"Even if he becomes human, he will still have the noblest bloodline in the world flowing through his veins, and the demon race will acquire such a noble bloodline."

"I don't know if the demons can win, but at least we will leave some hope."

Before the Heavenly Mandate Realm, any pretense is meaningless.

Only with honesty is there even a one in ten thousand chance of success.

Princess Anqi was nothing like a proud daughter of the grasslands. She knelt before Chu Wujiang, begging for his grace.

"Your Majesty, please allow me to serve you."

"No."

Chu Wujiang refused again, adding:

"You are very honest, and I am very satisfied."

"I have never refused a woman as outstanding as you, nor have I ever had a fleeting moment of affection for you."

"But not now."

"Let's talk about this after the demons have gradually disappeared and become vassals of the human race."

Princess Anqi quickly said:

"Your Majesty, didn't you advocate for the integration of the two races?"

"If you're not willing to do it..."

Chu Wujiang interrupted with a smile:
Others may have a chance, but you don't.

"I will not grant you the favor of having offspring."

"If you still wish to serve me, you have only one chance: become the Five Desires Demoness."

The women of Chu Wujiang are divided into three major tiers.

One is the Heavenly Demon Kingdom, where the Five Desires Demoness and female slaves reside. There are also the Queen Consort of Wei, the daughters of the Sima family, and the Holy Maiden of the White Deer Clan.

One is the Kingdom of Women, where most women with some connection to the Chu family, including maids from the Chu household and women who believe in Chu Wujiang, will reside.

One is the Crystal Palace, where Chu Wujiang's acknowledged wife will reside.

Chu Wujiang's killing of the previous Wolf Lord sealed their fate; they could never become husband and wife, nor could they enter the Women's Kingdom.

The only chance is to become a Five Desires Demoness under the Heavenly Demon God Kingdom.

Princess Anqi immediately replied:

"I am willing!"

Chu Wujiang nodded and said:

"Then take it."

Whether you accept it or not is up to you.

Princess Anqi informed the royal court of the treasure, which provided Chu Wujiang with a lot of help. She even offered herself to him, and although her goal was to obtain his bloodline, Chu Wujiang did not find it offensive.

It's just a different stance.

Such an outstanding woman is perfect to be my five desires enchantress.

Heavenly Demon Kingdom!

Chu Wujiang activated the Great Rebellion Monument, cultivating his Heavenly Demon God Kingdom to its peak; he was the true ruler of the demonic path.

There was a boom.

Princess Angie's body quickly became hot, and boundless desire surged within her.

I want it so badly!
Princess Anqi's gaze towards Chu Wujiang changed; he possessed the noblest bloodline in the world, even if only a tiny bit.

If the grasslands have the opportunity to obtain these bloodlines, there is hope that they can be preserved.

Princess Angie still remembers her father's teachings.

The previous wolf lord was already very old. He sat in his chair, looked at his young daughter, and said softly:

“Anqi, do you know the biggest difference between the demonic path and the evil path?”

Angie immediately replied:
"The demonic path emphasizes the individual, while the evil path emphasizes bloodline."

The old wolf master nodded and said:

"The Demon Emperor can be passed down from generation to generation, but the Wolf Lord has not been passed down for more than two generations."

"In this respect, the demonic path has a far greater advantage than the evil path."

"Your father is dead, and you are no longer a princess. Your father will tell you a secret that may save your life in the future."

The old wolf lord, having a daughter late in life, revealed a hint of weakness.

Although his daughter would receive some bloodline benefits, it would be far less than that of the demon race.

The grassland is a huge breeding ground for wolves, with the wolf kings constantly changing from generation to generation.

If Chu Wujiang hadn't killed the old Wolf Lord, the normal competition process would have resulted in Bai Ge killing him and then wiping out the previous Wolf Lord's family.

As a result, the old wolf master died prematurely, which allowed Angie to escape a calamity.

She longed for noble blood.

Chu Wujiang now possesses the most powerful bloodline of the human emperor in the world, a bloodline he himself condensed.

I want it, I want it!
Chu Wujiang then said softly:
"Calm down."

Princess Anqi's eyes regained their clarity, and she called out:
"This servant greets her master!"

The hierarchy of superiors and inferiors was established.

She will become a follower of the Heavenly Demon Kingdom and a witch under the command of the Supreme Heavenly Demon.

Chu Wujiang, on the other hand, activated the Heavenly Book to examine Princess Anqi's fortune.

Name: Anqi

【Demon Fortune: Descendant of the Demon Wolf (Purple)】

[Magic Fortune: Wedding Dress (Orange)]

[Romantic Luck: Student Surpasses Teacher (Blue), Pregnant Spirit Mother (Purple), Innate Demonic Fetus (Orange)]

Sure enough.

Princess Anqi's desire is to obtain a superior bloodline, and then use that bloodline to activate the innate demonic fetus's talent, allowing the two to merge and give birth to the next generation of demon leaders.

The child she gives birth to will become the last hope of the demon race.

The rise of the demonic path is due to the accumulation of fortune over time.

However, Chu Wujiang drained the demonic path's fortune, defeated the demonic alliance, and all hope was lost.

She resorted to her last tactic, betting everything on it.

Chu Wujiang reached out and touched An Qi's forehead, causing her to cry out involuntarily:

"Owner!"

"Shh, keep your voice down."

Chu Wujiang directly injected a seal, sealing away all of Princess Anqi's romantic luck, including her innate demonic fetus.

Heaven cherishes life.

Even if the demonic path's fortunes have passed, the Heavenly Dao will not leave the demons a dead end.

Just as the human race's fortunes are declining, there is also a chance to obtain the Book of Death.

In that case, controlling its use is a good option.

Boom.

Chu Wujiang's demonic seed was directly imprinted on the innate demonic fetus, rendering it unable to function.

Princess Angie suddenly felt a wave of sadness.

What she wanted to grasp was temporarily out of sight and out of reach.

Chu Wujiang said softly:

"Don't worry, I'm just sealing it away temporarily."

"When you have made enough contributions, the demons will be completely integrated into the human race, and this seal will be automatically broken."

The term "congenital demonic fetus" doesn't mean that Anqi has an embryo inside her, but rather that her child is more likely to possess the talent of a congenital demonic fetus.

Whether it's absorbing demonic energy or breaking through realms, it's much faster than most demons, somewhat similar to the Supreme Forgetfulness in the Daoist realm.

Chu Wujiang didn't give her a chance and intended to let her leave, at which point Princess Anqi pleaded:

"Master, wait a moment." "This servant still wishes to serve you, Master."

She has already given so much; she can't afford to lose sight of even a glimmer of hope.

Even if it's all an illusion.

The Five Desires Demoness doesn't need to transcend; instead, she sinks into depravity.

Sink into desire, sink into pain, even sink into hope.

She was pleading, her mental anguish reaching its peak.

Chu Wujiang nodded and said:

"Alright, consider it a favor for you to provide the treasure."

Ah!
Finally able to get close to the world's greatest bloodline, Princess Angie could not suppress her desire.

I want it, I want it!
She felt her mind go blank the moment she touched Chu Wujiang's skin.

To ensure the highest purity of her bloodline, Anqi has never had any contact with the opposite sex, so as to guarantee her ability to inherit the bloodline.

What a magnificent bloodline.

Once you see this bloodline, you'll understand why the demons failed.

Today, she will become the Scarlet Witch.

Any enemy whose bloodline is inferior to hers will be suppressed by her.

The Bloodline Ladder is remarkably similar to the Beauty Ladder of Qingqiu Kingdom.

Chu Wujiang pulled him into his arms, completely imprinting him with the mark of the Heavenly Demon God Kingdom.

There was no emotional connection between them; it was merely a transaction.

She will become Chu Wujiang's witch, and Chu Wujiang will reap the royal court's treasures and refine the demon race's last tail.

It's not just Angie.

After the defeat of the demon-demon alliance, the most outstanding women of the demon race did not have many choices. Nurturing offspring for the human race was also a way to survive.

The consequence of Bai Ge's sacrifice to the demon race was a significant reduction in the number of suitable male demons.

In order to survive, they chose to attach themselves to the human race.

Therefore, the soldiers of the Hero Army, the Heavenly Mandate Army, the Heavenly Blessed Army, and even the Heavenly Strategy Army all ushered in a second spring in their lives, and incidentally kicked off the process of racial reconciliation.

Humans do not object to marrying the daughters of the White Deer or the Gray Wolf.

Zheng Chenggong's mother was Japanese, while Li Shimin's mother's clan had Xianbei ancestry.

But so what?
The patriarchal clan system is patrilineal; daughters do not inherit the family business, only receive a dowry, and naturally do not bear the obligation to avenge their family.

They are not considered family members.

Maternal lineage does not affect the determination of lineage.

In the past, Yin Shishi killed Li Shimin's brother and dug up the Li family's ancestral graves, which led to Li Yuan killing Yin Shishi. The two sides were considered to have a blood feud, but this did not prevent Li Shimin from marrying Yin Shishi's daughter.

The world will not condemn Consort Yin for submitting to her enemies.

Chu Wujiang understood this, but he did not intend to let Princess Anqi succeed. Instead, he transformed the demon women into five-desire demonesses.

Huo Qiushui also warned the human soldiers:
"You may marry demon women, but you must prepare Blood Fusion Pills to minimize the demonic energy content."

"Otherwise, they would have a hard time surviving among humans, and normally they would stay in the Prison State to gradually control the grasslands."

The human soldiers naturally wouldn't refuse and quickly replied:

"Yes, General!"

"I'll understand later!"

The demonic energy on the grassland cannot be completely eradicated in a short time.

Chu Wujiang's plan was to gradually replace the original demon race with hybrid demons, and then transition to humans who cultivated the demonic path.

Eat the food one bite at a time.

This process alleviates the pain of the demon race's demise while also reducing the backlash from Heaven.

Similarly, Chu Wujiang plans to launch a distant expedition to the Outer Heavens, hoping to gain as much power as possible.

And so, after Anqi, the most outstanding women of the demon race came to the carriage to receive Chu Wujiang's guidance on the demonic path.

Chu Wujiang refined them all, turning them into the Five Desires Demonesses.

The demons poured into the carriage, then transformed into witches and got off contentedly, which made the Holy Maidens of the Human Emperor Temple feel a little nervous.

"Your Holiness, what should we do?"

"The demon women have all gone up; it will be our turn soon."

The last leader of the Human Emperor Temple, holding a scepter, spoke:

"Number 666, don't be nervous. It's all fate's arrangement, it's all the Emperor's will."

The candidates for sainthood did not have names; they were referred to by code names such as No. 777 and No. 666.

However, No. 777 objected:

“Lord Chun, but the human emperor we worship is fake, a forgery by an evil god.”

"We are believers in evil gods, and our fate is probably grim!"

The candidates for sainthood have no names, but the true sainthood is honored by a single word: "pure".

[Chun] spoke:

"We are the holy maidens and candidates of the Temple of the Human Emperor, dedicated solely to serving the Human Emperor and yearning for his descent."

"The Human Emperor has now been born."

What are we afraid of, what are we worried about?

"This is glory, this is grace."

We serve the Emperor, and who the Emperor is is irrelevant.

Upon hearing this, the women seemed to lower their guard and began to pray to the Emperor.

At this moment, the lady-in-waiting beside Chu Wujiang, the eldest daughter of the Lu family, flew onto the carriage at the Human Emperor Temple and whispered:
"His Majesty wishes to see you."

coming.

Chun immediately spoke up:

“I am a holy maiden of the Temple of the Human Emperor, and I am specifically responsible for prayer and preaching.”

"The other women are ignorant; could you please make an exception for them?"

The Holy Maiden wished to maintain some dignity and preferred not to meet the Human Emperor together, otherwise it would be difficult for her to lead the candidate Holy Maidens in the future.

Hilltops are everywhere.

The greatest value of [Pure] now lies in firmly holding onto the other potential saintesses, so that better terms can be negotiated.

Her nonchalant demeanor and the reason she persuaded the candidate for sainthood were also to demonstrate her value.

But Consort Lu was not polite at all.

"His Majesty said it was all of you, not you."

"come together."

"This is your best chance."

As the eldest daughter of the Lu family, Consort Lu received a complete aristocratic education from a young age and was particularly adept at understanding people's hearts. Chun's tactic of advancing and retreating together was completely useless.

Consort Lu even warned:

"Keep your petty thoughts to yourself in front of His Majesty."

"Serving His Majesty wholeheartedly is your only way out."

Chun sighed inwardly, then stopped struggling and said:
"Yes, my lord!"

Soon, the holy maidens of the Human Emperor Temple paid their respects to Chu Wujiang.

At this moment, all the demon women were refined and transformed into Five Desires Demonesses, each possessing a bewitching charm and exuding a seductive aura.

This creates a stark contrast between the two sides.

One group consisted of holy maidens serving the human emperor, while the other group consisted of witches serving the heavenly demons.

The witch and the saintess met at this moment.

The saint cursed the witches inwardly for their shamelessness, while the witches sneered inwardly.

The two sides brushed past each other, and the holy maidens stepped into the emperor's carriage. They dared not raise their heads, and only kept saying:
"See Your Majesty!"

After resolving the matter of the demon woman, Chu Wujiang turned his attention to the women sent by Huo Qiushui, most of whom possessed extraordinary abilities.

They were once saints or candidates for saints in the Temple of the Human Emperor, responsible for praying for the Human Emperor.

When they reach a certain age, they release the Temple of the Human Emperor to nurture the next generation.

In other words, the Pope was not a pervert; he did not have the desire to torture or kill, after all, the Temple of the Human Emperor was a place where a true god resided.

Mr. Zhen, Qiong, Ji, and others were all observing the Temple of the Human Emperor. They would drain the blood and tears of the Dayong Dynasty, but they would not allow any act of desecration.

The existence of the true god made the Temple of the Human Emperor, apart from blood sacrifices, actually somewhat cleaner.

They are evil, but not perverted.

The saintesses looked apprehensive, but Chu Wujiang softened considerably, asking gently:
"What did you do at the Temple of the Human Emperor?"

[Chun] took the lead in speaking:
"We are all praying to His Majesty the Emperor, praying for favorable weather and peace for the empire."

"It's just that the court has been taken over by treacherous officials, and the Pope is acting arbitrarily, carrying out continuous blood sacrifices. We are powerless to stop him, and we are truly ashamed."

"Now that the false dynasty has been destroyed, we have returned to the rightful human race and will finally see the Human Emperor. We will die without regret."

it is good.

This saintess is different from the witch.

Princess Anqi was honest and straightforward in her dealings, but she was inflexible. On the contrary, this holy and inviolable saintess knew how to flatter.

Chu Wujiang couldn't help but chuckle as he said:

"Have you never made any mistakes?"

[Chun] answered decisively:

"Your Majesty, it did exist before."

"The former Holy Maiden was expected to inherit the Pope's throne and was responsible for blood sacrifices. Since the Grand Elder ascended the throne, he has greatly weakened the Holy Maiden's power."

"Furthermore, the Pope did not want the saintess to die alone and waste her precious bloodline, so he established the [release system]."

"When the Holy Maiden reaches a certain age, she will leave the Temple of the Human Emperor, either to marry a nobleman or a warrior, in order to strengthen the bloodline."

"And in the Temple of the Human Emperor, people pray to the Human Emperor to improve their own bloodline."

“We have no right to do evil, and even if we wanted to, we wouldn’t have the means.”

This explains why the Holy Maiden's lineage made almost no move during the great war, because the Pope did not want any action.

The saintess of the past committed numerous evils; the saintess of today is merely a tool in the Pope's cultivation program.

Without power, there is no responsibility.

Chun had previously planned to fight the Pope for some power, but now she only feels gratitude.

Fortunately, I have no power and no responsibility.

Otherwise, when Huo Qiushui settles accounts with the Dayong Dynasty, she will take them with her.

Chu Wujiang nodded and said:

"I understand. So what are your plans?"

Now, here's the important part.

She said quickly:
"We are willing to pray for His Majesty the Emperor, and also for the Heavenly Mandate Dynasty, to ensure peace and prosperity for the nation."

Praying for blessings in this world is somewhat useful; even worshipping ancestors may bring the protection of their spirits.

Chu Wujiang knew that Huo Qiushui wouldn't pick people randomly; she possessed the luck of a world-destroying witch and could see the filth and malice of the world.

These women should not be expected to appear here if they have committed any sins.

Chu Wujiang observed the Holy Maiden's fortune.

Name: Chun

[Physical Fitness: Spotless (Blue), Pure Dew (Oryza), Pure and Immaculate (Purple)]

【Taoist Fate: Fountain of Cleansing Sins (Purple)】

[Literary Fortune: Cunning (Blue), Respectfully Inquiring of Spirits and Gods (Orange)]

[Romantic Luck: Heavenly Fragrance (Green), Holy Embryo (Orange)]

You all rushed together, didn't you?

Princess Anqi possesses a demonic fetus, while the Holy Maiden of the Human Emperor Temple possesses a holy fetus.

The former will give birth to a child of demonic origin, while the latter will give birth to a holy child of the Human Emperor Temple.

Chu Wujiang gained a glimpse into Chun's fate. After Bai Ge successfully entered the pass, the Human Emperor Temple also came into the possession of the human race.

As a result, Chun gave birth to a true holy son. This holy son was unwilling for humanity to continue to degenerate, and instead raised the banner of rebellion.

Your background does not prove who you are.

Chu Wujiang spoke:

"Pray for me, and I will see."

All the saints shouted in unison:
"Yes, Your Majesty!"

They began to recite the "Human Emperor Scripture," a scripture compiled by Master Zhen, which described the great achievements of the Human Emperor and expressed their hope that the Human Emperor would forever protect the human race.

"We humbly beseech Your Majesty to bestow Your Heavenly Mercy."

"Protect my people, and they will have peace of mind."

"Give me the five grains, so that I may have something to eat."

"Open my ignorance, and my heart will find its way."

"To strengthen my bones and muscles, and to carry on my aspirations."

……

The prayers of the saints rose and fell, echoing above the carriage, as if ghosts and spirits were gathering.

He does have some skill.

Although the effect is not significant, it can continuously enhance the protection of spirits and deities.

Chu Wujiang himself possessed the ability to "respectfully inquire of ghosts and gods," but it was only at the purple level. This saintess was able to elevate it to the orange level, which shows that she put a lot of effort into prayer.

Chu Wujiang nodded and said:

"I permit you to pray for the empire."

"If you are willing to believe in me, I will grant you the status of a saintess, but this status is limited to the divine kingdom."

Chun immediately took the lead and shouted:
"This humble woman is willing to serve His Majesty the Emperor."

Since they are so obedient, Chu Wujiang doesn't mind taking them in and placing them in the [Royal Paradise] or the [Heavenly Demon Kingdom].

The witch and the saintess, working against each other, gave Princess Angie no chance whatsoever.

And so the joyous feast began.

Chu Wujiang sometimes summons the Holy Maiden, and sometimes he summons the Witch. He has made too many sacrifices for the sake of peace in the world.

The carriages, carrying the grand feast, rolled towards Tianjing.

Finally, we arrived in Tianjing.

The people of Tianjing came ten miles away to welcome the returning army.

(End of this chapter)