Can't a princess ascend the throne?

Chapter 239: A show of force

Before arriving, Jiu Que had indeed considered the treatment she might receive, even contemplating that thirteen years later, people might have forgotten the fierce female general who once commanded armies. But in reality, she received the best things in the world, causing the atmosphere to suddenly become warm and tender.

After being gazed at with loving eyes by the elders for a long time, Jiu Que felt warm all over, as if his whole body was immersed in a hot spring, which was very pleasant and comfortable.

At this moment, Wei Yuan stepped forward and asked what to do with the corpses. Lin Chongshan was about to speak, but hesitated and looked at Jiu Que first. Jiu Que glanced at the mountain of bones piled up in front of him, as well as the blood-soaked ground, and then surveyed the surrounding environment.

"The rebels' bodies will be buried on the spot, while the remains of our soldiers will be buried on the hillside ahead. A martyrs' monument will be erected, and their names will be recorded and engraved on the stone tablet to ensure its immortality for a thousand years. The names of these fallen soldiers will then be reported to His Majesty, and His Majesty will bestow rewards and ensure that their families receive their full compensation."

Lin Chongshan and the others' expressions changed. A monument to martyrs? What was that? Although they hadn't seen it with their own eyes yet, just thinking about it made them incredibly excited. What to do? That kind of thing that would last for thousands of years, recording the cause of their sacrifice and their names and hometowns—in other words, wouldn't they be remembered for centuries?
This attraction applies equally to both civil and military officials.

Lin Chongshan immediately
As for this place, let's plant fruit trees after spring. The soil here is fertile, and the harvest will surely be excellent in ten years.

"..."

Wei Yuan stared in shock at Ying Jiuque, who didn't seem to think there was anything wrong with what he said. Wait, plant fruit trees? Wouldn't that mean we'd have to eat the fruit anyway?
Seeing his shocked expression, Jiu Que couldn't help but laugh.

"So what? Aren't we all living on top of corpses? Besides, the frontier is harsh and cold. If it could help the soldiers on the frontier eat a better meal, I would be willing to plant fruit trees all over the place. It's just a pity that this place is too far from the frontier, otherwise it would be good to grow grain."

"Hahaha, well said! Aren't we all living on the corpses of countless people? Plant! Plant fruit trees all over this area, and I'll just wait to eat the fruit."

Everyone laughed. After disposing of the bodies, the group solemnly bowed before the monument to the martyrs, which was covered with their names.

The green hills are fortunate to bury loyal bones; why should the green waters sing praises?
No matter when or where, people will always pay the highest respect to this place.

After a moment of silence, General Lin Chongshan spoke first.

"Okay, let's go back."

Lin Chongshan smiled as he looked at the somewhat shy young general, stopping his colleagues who were already making a ruckus. The soldiers around them had already cleaned up the battlefield. Although they had defeated the rebels, no one knew if they might have any tricks up their sleeves. It would be safest to leave here and return to the Northern Frontier Army camp.

Jiu Que naturally had no objections. With the help of the women's army, the grain transport team quickly tidied up everything and set off, leaving the devastated valley behind.

An hour after Jiu Que and his group left, some hurried people arrived at the scene. Seeing the traces of buried bodies by the roadside, their faces turned grim. Especially after discovering that all their men had been wiped out, they couldn't help but sigh repeatedly. If this news got back, they might be implicated as well. How could the people they sent be so useless? So many people, and not even one Ying Jiu Que was left alive?
No, I still need to report the situation here to my master as soon as possible.

Meanwhile, Jiu Que continued leisurely with the main force, hurrying along until they finally arrived at the Northern Frontier Army's encampment before nightfall. Even before reaching it, Jiu Que could see the camp ablaze with firelight. Moreover, countless people stood in the camp, seemingly waiting for him.

Lin Chongshan saw the densely packed figures and couldn't help but raise an eyebrow. She knew these bastards were up to no good. They had been fighting with them when they came to pick up the young general, and now they knew to put on a loyal act in front of the camp. If they hadn't spent so much time together and knew what each other was really like, they would have really thought they were upright gentlemen.

When the people waiting in front of the camp saw Jiu Que and his group, they couldn't help but smile broadly. Especially when their eyes fell on the fully loaded grain carts, their smiles grew even wider, their mouths almost reaching behind their ears.

That's wonderful! No wonder she's General Ying's daughter. Look how much she brought back this time. The brothers have been starving and emaciated for months and have been longing for a good meal!
Thus, Jiu Que received a warm welcome from the entire Northern Frontier Army. Don't ask them why they were so excited; in short, it was a good start for Jiu Que.

Jiu Que was not stingy to begin with. Seeing everyone's eager looks, especially those soldiers who were still sticking to their posts even in the dark and cold, only their hands and feet were thin from hunger, he couldn't help but sigh.

These are the true people who serve their country and its people. Her current life is inseparable from the dedication of these ordinary soldiers. She simply lifted the tarpaulins covering the carts of dried meat and generously showed them to everyone.

"This is some dried meat I brought for everyone to satisfy your cravings. Of course, it's not as satisfying as fresh meat, but it's better than nothing. I hope you won't mind."

Everyone was overjoyed; it was like celebrating the New Year for them. Even during the New Year, they weren't guaranteed to eat meat, and besides, how could they possibly dislike dried meat? They rarely ate it, even at home. This was especially true for the lower-ranking soldiers, most of whom came from impoverished families—otherwise, they wouldn't have joined the army. Seeing the several large carts overflowing with dried meat, their eyes couldn't help but dart around.

Wow, so much meat! I want to eat it.

The commanders who had come to welcome Jiu Que exchanged conflicted glances. This…

Those who came out to greet Ying Jiuque naturally had a very good impression of him, especially since he not only personally came to the camp but also brought so many abundant supplies. Their goodwill towards Ying Jiuque was off the charts. However, the problem lay in the factions within the camp, which were far too complex. While they were very welcoming of Ying Jiuque's arrival, it didn't mean that the commanders who didn't come felt the same way. Especially the highest-ranking officer in the Northern Frontier Army, who had a past feud with General Ying…

Sensing something was amiss in the atmosphere, Jiu Que looked up in confusion. A moment later, as if she had realized something, she quickly apologized.

"Excuse me, this is my first time in the military camp. Should I first meet with General Yuchi, the supreme commander of the camp? It seems that I need his permission to have extra food?"

Seeing everyone nod quietly, Jiu Que breathed a sigh of relief. Then he looked back and forth in the crowd, trying to find General Yuchi, but it was clear that he was not there.

Jiuque seemed to be deep in thought.

Is this a show of force?

(End of this chapter)