Chapter 381

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Protagonist:

Yan Qianqian

The Kitchen Camp people naturally welcomed their joining very much, expressing welcome and gratitude to every Nan Liang soldier who came to help.

The Kitchen Camp people busily and orderly assigned work to each person who came to help.

Some were responsible for washing the bright red tomatoes, some for beating eggs, others skillfully chopping scallions, and another portion carefully peeling garlic cloves.

Even those who originally had no specific tasks boldly struck up conversations with the Dachang soldiers.

The Dachang soldiers displayed friendly and amiable attitudes, not a single person bullying or making things difficult for these helpers.

This made the surrendered Nan Liang soldiers feel extremely surprised and relieved; they stepped forward one after another to praise how good the treatment was on the Dachang side, and that they never bullied anyone, and so on.

Everyone worked while chatting happily; the atmosphere was exceptionally lively. Before long, they all became familiar with each other, as if they had known each other long ago.

However, just then, a problem arose — it seemed not enough vegetables had been bought.

After the Kitchen Camp people realized this situation, they decided to go to Yiran City again to purchase some vegetables.

Just as they were preparing to set out, a soldier on the Nan Liang side suddenly volunteered and said: "I'll go with you! I know which shop has vegetables that are both fresh and cheap, and I know the boss too."

No sooner had his words fallen than the Kitchen Camp people urgently responded: "What are we waiting for then? Hurry up and go, don't let everyone wait hungry for too long!"

Thus, this Nan Liang soldier followed the Dachang people onto a carriage without hesitation, and then swiftly galloped off in the direction of Yiran City.

And when Yan Wang and the other two returned to the camp, the camp brothers had just finished their meal.

They did not develop estrangement because they came from different places; whether Dachang soldiers or Nan Liang soldiers, they all worked together to wash bowls, then sat around together chatting happily.

Tang Qi watched this scene and couldn't help but sigh softly: "So the Nan Liang people A Ren't all like Yale after all."

Yan Wang nodded upon hearing this, saying with deep feeling: "Human nature is originally good." Ai Jiao behind him also nodded in agreement.

When everyone had eaten their fill, Yan Wang stood up and shouted loudly, calling everyone to gather.

He stood in the center of the crowd, using impassioned words to give everyone a shot in the arm, emphasizing both the power and importance of the team while appropriately applying some pressure; with both grace and authority, he raised everyone's cohesion another level.

Finally, Yan Wang solemnly announced: "This afternoon everyone rest well, conserve your strength. Tomorrow, we will directly attack Yiliang City! As long as we can successfully take this city, we can return in triumph!"

The Dachang soldiers, hearing this news, were all extremely excited and cheered.

However, for the Nan Liang soldiers, although they had already chosen to surrender, thinking that the place they had lived for many years was about to be occupied, they couldn't help feeling a bit conflicted.

Yan Wang naturally noticed their emotional change. So Yan Wang, with a smile on his face, spoke calmly: "Nan Liang brothers, you need not worry! We will kill straight to the Imperial Palace, sweeping all before us! As for the common people, we absolutely will not harm them in the slightest.

Not only that, your families, wherever they may be, after we occupy Nan Liang, we will arrange everything properly for you nearby. This way, you won't need to worry about being separated from your families for a long time.

When it comes down to it, this is just changing an Emperor. The Nan Liang Emperor is selfish and self-serving, utterly without talent, while Dachang is completely different. Now, Dachang is the First Under Heaven nation; if it can incorporate Nan Liang into its territory, it will surely drive Nan Liang's economy to flourish, and everyone's lives will improve day by day!"

Hearing these words, indeed quite a few Nan Liang soldiers' faces showed a trace of relief.

Seeing this, Yan Wang struck while the iron was hot and continued: "Moreover, although everyone was previously Nan Liang soldiers, in this battle, as long as you can achieve something and establish merit, you will all receive corresponding rewards. You can rest assured on this point.

I have long since written a letter to the Emperor, and the Emperor also personally promised me that he absolutely will not favor either side! So tomorrow's battle is of crucial importance; I hope everyone can muster twelve points of spirit to face it!

Tonight, the Kitchen Camp brothers will continue to give everyone extra rations, letting everyone eat their fill, conserve strength, and welcome tomorrow's battle in the best condition! I've already arranged it; in a moment my dark guards will send the silver over, ensuring everyone can enjoy a sumptuous dinner.

Everyone just eat and drink without worry, rest well, tomorrow we'll work together to fight a beautiful victory, and then we can happily go home!!!

As soon as Yan Wang's words fell, everyone's emotions surged, and they shouted loudly: "Home! Home!!!"

These shouts not only expressed the Dachang soldiers' yearning for victory and longing for their hometown, but also acted like a tranquilizer for the Nan Liang soldiers, letting them settle their minds and strive even more firmly for tomorrow's battle.

After Yan Wang finished speaking, he turned and left, leaving everyone in place to continue discussing heatedly.

He took Ai Jiao and Tang Qi together to the camp tent to study tomorrow's battle plan. Meanwhile, A Zhong picked up a bag of silver and walked quickly toward the Kitchen Camp.

Time passed quickly; the sun gradually sank west, night fell, and the camp's lights lit up one after another. In the Kitchen Camp's big pots, plump large geese were being stewed, the fragrance overflowing, making mouths water.

The Kitchen Camp side had brought out almost all the pots; these pots varied in size, some for cooking rice, some for stir-frying, some for stewing soup, and so on, a dazzling array that made one's eyes spin.

On the Nan Liang side, the Kitchen Camp's big pots had also all been moved out earlier, clearly intending to show off their skills and let everyone taste a rich feast tonight.

Night fell; the kitchen was brightly lit, smoke curling, fragrance overflowing. Chefs busily cooked various dishes at the stoves; the clatter of spatulas against iron pots, the crackle of flames, and people's laughter intertwined, forming a lively scene.

Finally, a sumptuous dinner appeared before everyone. They sat around together, enjoying the delicious food, with cheers and laughter unceasing.

Although this was the Nan Liang soldiers' first day in the Dachang camp, they seemed to adapt to life here very quickly, without the slightest discomfort. On the contrary, some even felt more comfortable and at ease here than in their previous camp.

After eating and drinking their fill, the soldiers returned to their respective camp tents and entered sweet dreams. However, on the other side, Xin Derui, having received the news, had not a trace of sleepiness.