Longevity by Picking up Attributes in the Battlefield

Chapter 581: Chapter 240: Zhao Feng: Brothers, We’re Going Home!

Looking at the common people kneeling on both sides of the official road, Zhao Feng quickly spoke to advise them.

This era’s winter is very cold, enough to freeze people to death.

And there are no cotton clothes; warmth depends solely on bonfires and charcoal.

“General Zhao.”

“We have come out specifically to thank you for leading the army and avenging us.”

“We have heard of your exploits in the foreign tribes’ territory.”

“You led the army to slaughter hundreds of thousands of foreign scum and destroyed the Barbarian Royal Court, avenging the people of the Northern Frontier.”

“My son and daughter-in-law both died at the hands of the foreign tribes, leaving only this old man and a grandson.”

“General has avenged such blood debts for this old man, endlessly grateful.”

An elder nearing seventy years old, leading his grandson forward, said tearfully.

“As soldiers of the Qin Army, and also of the Huaxia Army.”

“To slay invaders and vanquish enemies is our duty.”

“There’s no need for such formality from the elder.”

Zhao Feng quickly dismounted and spoke gently.

“General Zhao.”

“This old man understands.”

“Originally, after defeating the invading foreign tribes, you didn’t need to venture deep into their territory to risk yourself.”

“You did it to avenge the hundreds of thousands of innocent people who died at the hands of the foreign tribes.”

“This old man knows, and all the people of the Northern Frontier know.”

“Great kindness and virtue.”

“This old man will remember it in his heart.”

“Just hope that General Zhao’s career prospers, may all misfortunes turn to blessings for General Zhao, and may General Zhao forever enjoy peace and wealth.”

While speaking.

The elder led his grandson again to kneel and bow in worship to Zhao Feng.

“The great kindness and virtue of General Zhao, a commoner remembers in his heart.”

“May General Zhao always enjoy peace and wealth.”

All the people expressed heartfelt gratitude and sincerity to Zhao Feng.

This.

Perhaps is all they can do.

For them.

Zhao Feng is not merely their savior; without Zhao Feng leading the army north to defeat and vanquish the foreign tribes, they might have already become ghosts under foreign blades.

And Zhao Feng is also their avenger.

Zhao Feng led the army into the heart of the Northern Border Foreign Tribes, amid constant danger and slaughter for four months.

In Zhao Feng’s position, it was utterly unnecessary to do this.

Yet he did it.

Such loyalty and righteousness, who would not respect?

Listening to the heartfelt cheers from tens of thousands of people.

Zhao Feng was also moved.

“Thank you, fellow villagers, for your congratulations.”

“Zhao Feng will never let you suffer the woes of foreign oppression again.” Zhao Feng clasped his fists toward all the people and said.

Then.

Mounted his horse.

Headed into the city.

Zhao Feng understood.

If he remained here, all the people wouldn’t leave and would suffer the cold for long.

“Welcome the heroic return of the Qin warriors.”

“Welcome the heroic return of the Qin warriors…”

As Zhao Feng set out.

The people spontaneously cheered the blood-stained soldiers who experienced numerous battles.

At this moment.

Every soldier was moved because of it.

“Perhaps.”

“This is the significance of Senior General leading us against the foreign tribes.”

“So much sincere gratitude.”

“It’s only right we kill so many foreign tribes.”

Every soldier couldn’t help but think.

“In the Land of the Three Jins, there might be many rebellions, those nobles, and the restorationists opposing Qin.”

“But the people of the Land of Yan might not, because of Senior General.”

Tu Sui and Li You exchanged a glance, thinking to themselves.

Arriving at the military camp in the city.

At the camp gate.

A woman in a light blue dress was already waiting.

It was Zhao Ying.

Upon seeing Zhao Feng covered in blood and grime.

“Brother.”

“You finally returned.”

Seeing Zhao Feng in such a state, Zhao Ying’s eyes welled up with tears and she ran over directly.

Zhao Feng hurriedly dismounted.

Preparing to say he was filthy.

But Zhao Ying didn’t mind at all, rushing to him nonetheless.

“Brother.”

“You worried me to death.”

“You went without a word to the Northern Border Grasslands, into enemy’s heart, really fear for you.”

Seeing her brother alive, Zhao Ying’s suppressed worries over the months burst forth, tears flowed uncontrollably.

Though she’s already twenty-two.

Still, in front of Zhao Feng, she’s just a little girl.

Facing her brother.

Zhao Ying felt no reservations.

“Didn’t you see how filthy I am?”

“You’ve gotten all dirty from running to me.” Zhao Feng said tenderly, gently stroking Zhao Ying’s hair.

“As long as you return alive.” Zhao Ying lifted her head, her face full of concern.

“Some foreign scum wish to kill your brother, impossible.” Zhao Feng responded gently.

“This time after returning, you won’t go again, right?”

Zhao Ying locked eyes with Zhao Feng, with a slightly interrogative tone.

Zhao Feng certainly understood this was his sister’s concern.

“The Barbarian Royal Court has been destroyed by me, why would I return.”

“However.”

“There might still be a battle. After it’s over, I’ll take you back to Xianyang.” Zhao Feng said with a smile.

Though he’s never seen King of Donghu.

Judging by how King of Donghu deployed troops to surround him, this time making Donghu suffer such losses, he is unlikely to let it go easily, perhaps a large Donghu army is approaching.

Nevertheless.

When he wasn’t defeated, Zhao Feng feared him not. Now the entire Donghu is in chaos, with countless losses in supplies and warhorses.

Even if King of Donghu brings an army.

It can’t last long before retreating.

Because they don’t have enough supplies to maintain the campaign.

Zhao Feng intends to wait for them in Xiangping City.

If King of Donghu truly arrives, Zhao Feng will accompany them to the end.

“Miss Zhao.”

“First let Senior General wash up.”

“Throughout this campaign, Senior General has not had a single bath.” Li You stepped forward, smiling.

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