Chapter 304

A point of white light slowly appeared in the east, then spread out over a large area.

: none.

Although it was only a hazy white, torches were no longer usable.

Chen Li and Chen Wuji

the soldiers

After all, with successive fierce battles and added high-intensity marching, people's bodies and spirits could not endure.

This was something only elite Death Soldiers could do, but they, a newly formed unit just completed, managed to do it anyway.

Chen Wuji led the troops down the rugged mountain road into the valley.

Upon entering this terrain, one truly feels that each step changes the scenery, as if a step equals a day's travel.

Being in the valley versus the mountain are two completely different feelings; the mountains block the sky as if only a small patch remains.

Qian Fugui has already been doing the final wrap-up work for this encounter battle.

The last stubbornly resisting Qiang People, after being attacked from both sides by Qian Fugui and their own men, quickly collapsed; after leaving the ground littered with corpses, the final few dozen, unwilling, chose to surrender.

"Surrender? You damn bastards only now know to surrender? When I told you to surrender earlier, why didn't you?" Qian Fugui shouted arrogantly, waving his hand fiercely, "All of you damn bastards, chop them for me!"

the surrendered Qiang people

With a burst of chaotic clashing sounds, this battle came to a complete end.

After Chen Wuji entered the valley, he did not rush to intervene in the frontline battle, but instead stood by in strict readiness.

This Chen Clan Troops unit, having endured a night of blood and fire forging, even though exhausted to the point their waists could barely hold, still unconsciously straightened their backs, straining to glare with ferocity.

People, to some extent, all have a bit of competitive and comparative mindset.

This matter was practically destined from the time this unit was formed.

Chen clan soldiers, Heavenly Pool Gate garrison troops, and Qian clan brave warriors

Heavenly Pool Gate garrison troops, Qian family brave warriors, and Chen clan soldiers

Qian Fugui and his personal troops

"Brigade Commander, this lad did not disgrace his mission, successfully using knives to stab the Qiang People's chrysanthemums, our army suffered no casualties and won a great victory!" Qian Fugui grinned, smiling with an innocent look.

Chen Wuji

: none.

"The battle was fought beautifully; I saw it from the mountain, it's just that the words aren't very pleasant to hear." Chen Wuji said with a light smile.

Qian Fugui gave a heh heh laugh, "Brigade Commander, the words may be rough but the reasoning is sound."

Chen Wuji nodded, "These prisoners are unnecessary to keep; for this battle, we don't need prisoners."

Qian Fugui blinked, "Brigade Commander, these guys are all strong and sturdy; keeping them as laborers would also be good."

"The Qiang People are innately vicious; at least for now we cannot give them a chance. We also need to use this incident to make the soldiers understand the enmity between the Qiang People and our Da Yu; it's not a simple tit-for-tat, but the Qiang People slaughtered our villages and ate our compatriots, so we must exterminate their clan!" Chen Wuji said in a deep voice.

Mass burial killing has always seemed not to be a commendable term.

But some mass burial killings are also for the future of the clan and nation!

If a trouble can never be resolved, there is only one answer: the root hasn't been pulled out clean.

Xu Zengyi and Chen Wuji

Mercilessly, pull out their roots!

Qian Fugui's expression turned stern, "Brigade Commander, I understand. It's just a pity that this place of clear mountains and beautiful waters should come to bury these things."

: none.

: none.

Qian Fugui lured and tricked those Qiang People into gathering together, then carried out a simple and brutal massacre.

The Qiang People, having laid down their weapons, are no different from lambs awaiting slaughter; although there are many who resist, it is of no avail.

Afterwards, the soldiers stripped the Qiang People of the few pieces of crude armor they had, then swept away all their valuables, earning themselves some pocket money, then buried the corpses on the spot; only after handling this did the army return to the village.

From the departure from Xishan Village with nearly 1,700 people, to today returning facing the morning sun, only fewer than 800 remained.

: none.

Death is a heavy topic, weighing heavily on Chen Wuji's heart.

He even didn't know how, after returning, to face the families of the fallen soldiers.

But what is worth celebrating is that they fought this battle very well.

He could also clearly feel the transformation in the soldiers' beings.

: none.

At noon, the soldiers, exhausted to the point their steps dragged, finally returned to Xishan Village.

After a simple bite to eat, Chen Wuji ordered dispersal and rest.

The soldiers had no mood to do anything else; upon receiving the order, they all rushed back to the camp tents, their bloodstained clothes having no time to be removed, they simply fell asleep headfirst, and within moments the whole camp echoed with snoring.

Chen Wuji was also extremely tired, but he temporarily could not rest.

Although the battle had ended, there were still many wrap-up matters.

And the most urgent matter is the wealth left in the mountains.

cattle, sheep, and warhorses

While Chen Wuji was busily arranging personnel, a tall, slender figure with a hint of unconstrained air suddenly walked into the camp tent.

the family head and Chen Wuji

Chen Wuji looked up, saw the figure standing at the doorway, and suddenly laughed, "Indeed, when you're sleepy a pillow appears; your timing is truly perfect."

Chen Bushi and Chen Wuji

He went out for a trip, this old little Zi's face not only had no trace of dust and travel, but instead seemed even more tender.

He seemed not to be going to move around each branch, but rather to go on vacation.

Chen Wuji clicked his tongue and sighed twice, "You speak so properly about rules, it feels somewhat unfamiliar to hear."

"If rules aren't established properly from the start, later recalling them becomes difficult; therefore we should all the more lead by example." Chen Bushi said, and when he spoke reason, his face seemed to bear the two characters for 'reason', and the scholar's vigor and spirit burst forth all at once.

Chen Wuji nodded, "What you say makes sense, but don't lecture me on reason for now; I have an extremely important matter to entrust to you."

As he spoke, Chen Wuji spread the crude hand-drawn map beside him in front of Chen Bushi.

"This, this, and also here—these three positions, I have left personnel to guard them, either watching the warhorses, or the cattle and sheep, or the prisoners. Please, San Shu, take people into the mountains for a trip, kill the prisoners and bring back the cattle, sheep, and horses; I need to go sleep." Chen Wuji said quickly.