Chapter 553: The Battle of Tianqian is Over

Si Luoying felt the warmth coming from the two people, and an inexplicable feeling of being moved surged in his heart.

"Although I am now considered a member of the Cangzhou Army."

"But...but I still can't personally take action against these people who were once Daqian's people."

She sighed softly, her eyes becoming a little confused.

Although she had been sent to Su Ye for marriage by her father, she was now also considered a member of the Cangzhou Army.

But after all, she was once the princess of Daqian and did not want to kill the people of Daqian personally.

Therefore, after handing over the command to Zhang He, she subconsciously returned to Su Ye in the rear.

Su Ye felt a complex wave of emotions when he heard this.

He knew that Si Luoying had been under tremendous pressure during this period, and her awkward identity made her hesitate between the Cangzhou Army and the people of Daqian.

As the situation of the Daqian Dynasty collapsed, the Cangzhou Army under Su Ye's command had begun to slowly show its fangs.

In recent times, every battle fought by the Cangzhou Army in Hengzhou was like carving a scar on her heart.

At this moment, Dongjun Feiyan walked forward gently, her steps were light and graceful, as if every step was following the mysterious rhythm of the Yin-Yang School.

She stood beside Si Luoying, her eyes gentle and deep, as if she could see into the deepest part of people's hearts.

"Your Highness Luo Ying, I understand how you feel."

"As the princess of Daqian, you have deep feelings for this land and its people, which you cannot give up."

"But you also have to understand that the wheel of history always rolls forward and no one can stop it."

Feiyan spoke softly, her voice was gentle and magnetic, like a spring breeze that made people feel peaceful.

When Si Luoying heard this, her eyes trembled slightly. She looked at Feiyan, with a hint of doubt and confusion in her eyes.

"The Yin-Yang School emphasizes following the will of nature and understanding the changes of all things."

"In these troubled times, the rise and fall of any power is a reflection of the times and an inevitable choice of history."

"As part of this chaotic world, we can only try our best to adapt to the changes and find our own path."

Feiyan smiled slightly and continued.

"Now you are the princess of Daqian, but you are also a member of the Cangzhou Army."

"This is your shackle, but also your advantage."

"You can't attack the people of Daqian yourself, but you can protect them in your own way in the Cangzhou Army to reduce unnecessary sacrifices."

“This is also a manifestation of following the will of heaven.”

She paused, her eyes becoming more profound.

Su Ye watched the two of them silently without saying much.

This is Si Luoying's own inner knot, and she can only get out of it by herself.

If he intervenes, not only will it be useless, it may even have a counterproductive effect.

After all, judging from the current situation, he, the Prince of Yun, does not seem to be very honest.

In the eyes of those with far-sightedness, ambition is as obvious as Sima Zhao's heart.

At the same time, when Su Ye and others were talking.

The battle at Tianqian Pass below was also nearing its end.

The Yellow Turbans were originally a mob, and if Luo Wang and Xiong Bin had not taken action in time with an elite force, they would have been wiped out at the Natural Moat Pass. Now that they could not encounter the more elite Cangzhou Army, the situation was naturally one-sided.

At this time, Xue Rengui, who was commanding the Cangzhou army outside the pass, took heavy steps and slowly walked into the Tianqian Pass.

The white armor and robe on his body flashed coldly in the sunlight, and every step seemed to announce the arrival of the winner.

Inside the pass, the defeated soldiers of the Yellow Turban Army were either dead or wounded. Blood and smoke intertwined to form a tragic picture. The air was still filled with a strong smell of blood and despair.

"General Xue, you are finally here!"

Several figures approached quickly, and before they arrived, flattering words were already blowing like a spring breeze.

The leader was dressed in gorgeous clothes and had a slightly plump face. He was Cai Delai, the military supervisor sent by the Daqian court to Tianqian Pass.

Although this person did not have much military talent, he was good at scheming and was favored by some powerful people in the court, so he was able to hold this important position.

Following behind him were representatives of local wealthy families in Hengzhou near Tianqian Pass. Some of them looked terrified, while others looked expectant.

Obviously, they had mixed feelings about the rapidly changing situation in the Daqian Dynasty during this period of time.

Xue Rengui smiled slightly. His smile was a bit cold, but also revealed a kind of tolerance.

He knew that the reason these people chose to betray Daqian and join the Cangzhou Army was simply because they assessed the situation and saw the strength of the Cangzhou Army and the decline of Daqian.

In this chaotic world, wise birds choose the right trees to roost in. Although their choice is utilitarian, it is also the way of survival commonly used by these powerful families.

"General Cai, and everyone else, I am late, and I am sorry to have kept you waiting for so long."

Xue Rengui's words were calm and powerful. He walked forward slowly and greeted everyone one by one. His behavior revealed an indescribable affinity.

As a wise minister who responded to dreams, Xue Rengui was not only capable of charging into battle and commanding troops, but was also good at government affairs.

"General Xue is wrong. It is a blessing for us that the Cangzhou army can come here in person."

"If it weren't for the generals of Cangzhou who were leading the charge at the Tianqian Pass, how could we have succeeded so easily?"

Cai Delai hurried forward, his fat face full of smiles, and bowed.

"You are too polite, General Cai. This victory was not achieved by the efforts of just a few of us. It was the unity of the Cangzhou army and the secret help of all the heroes that made it possible."

"As for the generous reward, as a military commander, Xue only wants peace for the country and well-being for the people. Everything else is just a passing cloud."

Xue Rengui waved his hand gently and smiled.

When these words were spoken, no matter whether they believed them in their hearts or not, everyone showed admiration on the surface.

"General Xue is a man of high moral integrity. We all admire him. To be honest, although we have not had a direct battle with the Yellow Turban bandits due to circumstances, we are still concerned about the safety of Daqian."

"Now that I have met the general, I know what a true hero is. We are willing to lead the young men of our clan and swear to follow His Royal Highness the Crown Prince until death, and work together for the great cause."

One of the representatives of the noble families, Li Mu, was about fifty years old, with white hair and beard, but he was in good spirits. He stepped forward and said respectfully.

When Xue Rengui heard this, his eyes flashed. The Cangzhou army was an outsider to Hengzhou.

Now that the lord is determined to bring the entire Hengzhou under his command, the submission of these powerful families is crucial to consolidating Cangzhou's rule in the newly occupied areas.

"I will remember what Mr. Li said. The Cangzhou Army has always welcomed people with lofty ideals. As long as we work together, why worry about not achieving our great cause?"

"From now on, I hope you will take good care of my Cangzhou Army in Hengzhou and work together to protect the peace of Hengzhou."

Thinking of this, Xue Rengui lowered his eyes slightly, but smiled brightly on his face.

Everyone was very happy with these words, and the tense atmosphere caused by the war was also eased a lot because of this conversation.

(End of this chapter)