The God of War Who Protects the Nation: Starting with Saving a Mother and Daughter in Distress

The scene in the affluent area was strikingly different from other places. The houses here were tall and ornate, with high walls, clearly the residence of the city's wealthy.

But at this time, this place was not spared either.

The gate was smashed open, the house was set on fire, and cries, curses, and screams filled the air.

Qin An led his men into the largest mansion. The servants inside had already been killed, and the family of the owners were huddled in a corner, trembling with fear.

"Chief, what should we do with these men?" a soldier asked, his eyes flashing with malice.

Qin An glanced at the family. The male head of the household was pale with fright, the female head of the household was trembling while holding the child, and the maids and servants were so frightened that they collapsed to the ground.

"Anyone who resists will be killed without mercy!" Qin An said coldly.

Upon hearing this, his men rushed into the mansion, ransacking it and looting all the valuables, including gold, silver, grain, and cloth.

Qin An stood aside, watching all of this without feeling the slightest disturbance in his heart.

That's the rule of war: the victors get everything, and the losers lose everything.

Qin An led his men through the wealthy district, smashing the gates of houses and sending cries for mercy echoing everywhere they went.

The soldiers had already been ignited by the order to "not sheath their swords for three days," kicking down doors, rummaging through boxes, and binding people with movements as practiced as if they had rehearsed a thousand times.

"Chief, this place has a silver vault!" a soldier shouted excitedly, his face covered in ash and blood, his eyes gleaming frighteningly.

Qin An nodded, indicating that they should empty the place.

He stood in the courtyard with his hands behind his back, watching the soldiers carry out boxes of valuables, without lifting a finger himself.

According to unwritten rules in the military, if lower-ranking soldiers hoard ordinary wealth, their superiors will usually turn a blind eye and no one will investigate.

However, gold, silver, jade, and rare antiques must be handed over, as these items cannot be hidden in the military camp and are not easy to handle.

Finally, the generals will distribute the rewards according to their merits in battle.

As a centurion, he naturally received the most generous share.

Such plundering is unlikely to be smooth sailing.

During this process, many people also tried to resist.

For example, there was a wealthy merchant from Baiji who, seeing his entire fortune being plundered, flew into a rage and brandished a short knife, wounding a soldier.

Qin An showed no mercy in this regard.

The sound of a spear piercing the air rang out, and the wealthy merchant fell to the ground, his blood splattering across the polished floor tiles.

His family members screamed and collapsed, and no one dared to move again.

"Search carefully, don't miss any hidden compartments," Qin An instructed calmly, then turned and headed towards the next residence.

After looting for half an hour, the sacks in the column were bulging, and the soldiers' waists and arms were stuffed with odds and ends, their faces beaming with satisfied grins.

Several soldiers dragged two fairly attractive Bai Ji women away, laughing and joking, towards a secluded spot.

Qin An glanced at it but didn't say anything.

Ordinary women were simply "trophies" for the soldiers, and as long as they didn't interfere with their duties, he didn't bother to control them.

In such a brutal battlefield, it's only natural for soldiers to need to vent their emotions.

With Qin An being so magnanimous, his subordinates naturally wouldn't be ungrateful.

Soon, a captain pushed a very beautiful girl in front of him.

The girl was about sixteen or seventeen years old, dressed in silk and satin. Although her face was covered in tears, her beauty was still undeniable, but her eyes were empty and lifeless.

"Chief, this was found in an official's residence, you see..." the captain said with a fawning smile.

According to unspoken rules, stunning beauties must be offered to generals.

Qin An had no intention of being a loner, and he did not refuse the gifts from his subordinates: "Take them back to the camp first, and we'll talk about it after we've taken stock."

After suppressing my emotions for so long, it's impossible not to feel some impulse.

But Qin An knew that the most important thing right now was to gather enough wealth to reward his brothers and stabilize their morale.

There's no rush for me.

Another hour passed, and the wealthy area had been almost completely searched.

Seeing that his men were all laden with spoils, Qin An said, "Continue, but be careful not to fight amongst yourselves. Return to camp in an hour."

The soldiers roared in agreement and scattered like hungry wolves pouncing on the last lamb.

Qin An strolled leisurely through the streets and alleys, wanting to see what the ruined city looked like.

He suddenly stopped in front of a particularly grand mansion.

Dozens of soldiers were gathered together, whispering among themselves.

Seeing that they weren't looting but instead gathered together, Qin An became curious and went over to ask, "Brother, what's going on here?"

The soldier recognized him and quickly said with a smile, "Commander Qin! We are General Yuwen's men, and we are waiting for General Yuwen's reward!"

Qin An instantly realized that the General Yuwen they were talking about was none other than Yuwen Rong.

Just then, a woman's sobbing came from inside the courtyard, but it was quickly drowned out by rough laughter and curses.

Before Qin An could ask any questions, the soldier offered his explanation.

"This mansion belongs to a high-ranking official in Baekje. His daughter is an absolute beauty. Just now, the governor's family resisted fiercely, injuring many of our brothers. The general was furious and personally 'dealed' with that beauty!"

Qin An, wondering what had happened, couldn't help but sigh inwardly.

I had thought something important was happening here.

Is that all?

Just then, the door creaked open, and Yuwen Rong walked out wearing a robe, his face flushed with satisfaction.

He straightened his trousers and glanced at the expectant soldiers: "You know I, Yuwen Rong, have always been averse to waste. Every grain of rice in my bowl must be eaten clean. Now, why aren't you lining up?"

Upon hearing this, the soldiers instantly became excited, rubbing their hands together, their eyes filled with eager anticipation.

Through the wide-open door, they could clearly see how beautiful the woman inside was and how fair her skin was.

Such a stunning woman is not usually theirs, but now that they have the chance to get close to her, how can they miss it?

In just a moment, everyone obediently lined up.

It's clear that Yuwen Rong is not arrogant and gets along well with his soldiers.

The soldiers below were indeed impressed by him and began to shout orders.

"General, you're magnanimous! You take the lead when there's trouble, and you don't forget your brothers when there's profit to be made!"

"Absolutely! We usually can't even get a glimpse of a beauty of this caliber, so it's worth it to be able to enjoy her like this!"

"Brothers, we swear to follow General Yuwen to the death!"

"..."

Seeing this, Qin An felt a pang of pity, but he didn't say anything more; this was the norm on the battlefield.

Just as he was about to turn and leave, Yuwen Rong's gaze fell on him, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes.

He then burst into laughter, "It's Qin An! Perfect timing, just in time for something good! This prefect's daughter is indeed remarkable; with your abilities, you could be number one!"

Seeing Yuwen Rong treat Qin An so well, the other soldiers were a little surprised.

They knew that their general had very high standards, and ordinary people couldn't meet his expectations.

Qin An must be extraordinary for him to be able to look at him differently.

Since Yuwen Rong had already spoken, they naturally dared not object and quickly stepped aside, wanting to make way for Qin An and let him go first!