Douluo Continent II: The Peerless Tang Sect: I, Huo Yuhao, join the Sun Moon Sect.

Chapter 729 You love Xingluo, does Xingluo love you?

The captured Soul Masters were reading through the letters. Compared to ordinary people, Soul Masters were fewer in number but stronger, and had more opportunities to make money, so they naturally had the opportunity and time to learn to read.

Of course, their family members might not be literate, but they could ask the messengers to help them write the letters.

Although it is currently the height of a great war, both empires are extremely wary of the Sun Moon Empire and are taking all kinds of "strict precautions".

However, the high-ranking officials of Sun Moon were well aware of the importance of intelligence.

In preparation for this holy war, a large number of Sun and Moon spies had been deployed in the early years to infiltrate the two great empires.

These spies, backed by the wealthy Sun and Moon Empire, could naturally use money to pave their way and befriend some officials of the two empires.

Under such circumstances, the Sun and Moon spies could secretly deliver letters and even purchase some of the grain in the granaries of the two empires, or rare metals unique to the two empires, under the protection of the officials of the two empires.

At this moment, the sound of turning the pages of letters rose and fell, and bursts of discussion gradually echoed throughout the prisoner-of-war camp.

“My son can walk and talk now. Sigh, if only I could come home earlier and hear him call me Dad.”

"Ordinary prisoners of war actually returned home safely? The Sun Moon Empire didn't send anyone to hunt them down. Have we misunderstood the Sun Moon Empire?"

"My parents said in their letter that they were in very good health and told me not to worry. They also asked when I could come home. Sigh, as a prisoner of war, I have no choice in what I do. Who knows when I can go back?"

"The tax collectors have come to my house again. They've been collecting taxes from Xingluo for twenty years now, and there's really nothing left to squeeze out of my family. Damn nobles, why do they have to bully us commoners?"
They even said nobles would have to pay this much! Humph, I know what kind of people nobles are. They'll just split the money we commoners paid in three-seven, while returning the nobles' money in full!

"I fought and died for the empire, while these nobles cowered in the back, bullying and stealing my family's land and houses, and even beating my family. Damn nobles, if I ever get the chance to go back, I will cut off all your heads!"

The crowd was instantly agitated, everyone was filled with the desire to go home and visit their families; they were all eager to return.

As for the authenticity of the letter, it is naturally true. After all, the letter contains a lot of details that would be impossible for anyone who is not a family member to know.

After venting their emotions for a while, everyone's gaze fell on Huo Yuhao, who was in mid-air.

Someone couldn't help but ask, "Prime Minister Huo, you said earlier that we could go back, so when exactly can we go back?"

Upon hearing this, everyone held their breath, eagerly awaiting Huo Yuhao's reply. Previously, they had some doubts about the Sun Moon Empire, but after reading the letter, their trust in the Sun Moon Empire naturally increased significantly.

Huo Yuhao's voice was gentle: "Before answering this question, I'd like to ask everyone, what are you fighting for?"

Upon hearing this, everyone looked at each other, lost in thought.

Soon, a Star Luo prisoner of war declared loudly, "Of course we fight for Star Luo! The Sun Moon Empire has launched a war and invaded other countries' territories. As Soul Masters of the Allied Forces, even if we are commoners, it is our duty to be loyal to the emperor and love our country. We must do our best to defend against the enemy."

Many prisoners of war echoed these words.

Huo Yuhao immediately said loudly, "Fighting for Xingluo? You love Xingluo, but does Xingluo love you? While you are fighting bloody battles on the front lines, is it your family enjoying the benefits in the rear, or those noble lords enjoying the benefits in the rear?"

Upon hearing this, the Star Luo prisoner's face turned ashen, and the other prisoners began whispering amongst themselves, their expressions grim. The Soul Master prisoners present were mostly commoner Soul Masters.

Those noble soul masters captured by the Sun and Moon Army had long since chosen to join the Sun and Moon Army and were willing to help them fight.

In the eyes of most nobles, even if the Sun Moon Empire unified the Douluo Continent, it would still need to rely on the nobles to maintain its rule. After all, in their minds, the royal family and the nobles shared the world, not the common people.

Admittedly, there are Soul Masters among the common people, but any empire would not hesitate to grant noble titles to Soul Masters with decent strength as a way to win them over.

Having a title is equivalent to joining the aristocratic class; it is a passport to the noble community, and naturally, it has many hidden benefits.

It should be noted that although Tang San destroyed the Spirit Empire, he allowed the Heaven Dou Empire and the Star Luo Empire to exist, without building an empire that would unify the Douluo Continent.

In order to attract talent to serve the empire, any Soul Master of Soul Venerable rank or above can become a Baron if they wish, and the rule that a level 40 Soul Master can become a Viscount has naturally been followed.

Even after the Heavenly Battle split, this rule remained unchanged.

In Douluo Three Kingdoms, once you accept a noble title, you must fight for the empire in the event of war. Therefore, many powerful Soul Masters are unwilling to become nobles.

However, powerful Soul Masters are ultimately a minority. Those who are of commoner origin and lack talent, but have the opportunity to become nobles, will mostly choose to become nobles in order to obtain more resources, or even marry into other noble families.

Over time, the proportion of Soul Masters among the nobility increased, while the proportion among the common people decreased. As for powerful sects like the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile School and even the Clear Sky School, they were only a minority among Soul Masters.

"Even though the empire treats us this way, and even collects taxes for twenty years, His Majesty's original intention was good, but the nobles below him carried it out badly."

The difficulties are temporary, and His Majesty will surely resolve this issue. Moreover, according to the Marshal, the people in the areas occupied by the Sun Moon Empire are living in dire straits.

"Perhaps our families are already living quite well in these chaotic times!" A loyal and patriotic prisoner of war mustered his courage and said loudly.

Some people looked hesitant.

Seeing this, Huo Yuhao said, "I have something to say, please listen carefully. You might as well go to the territories of Tianhun and Xingluo Empire that the Sun Moon Empire is currently occupying, see the current living standards of the people, and then decide whether you want to continue fighting for your empire."

After saying this, he arranged for a group of Sun and Moon soldiers to lead this group away from the prisoner-of-war camp and head to the Tianhun and Xingluo territories occupied by the Sun and Moon Empire.

Several days later, all the Soul Master prisoners of war returned, their eyes seemingly blazing with fire.

"It turns out that the Marshal has been deceiving us all along. The people in the occupied territories have actually seen their living standards greatly improved thanks to the soul-guided technology supported by the Sun Moon Empire. They are not living in dire straits at all."

“On the other hand, Xingluo only knows that we ‘won again’ all day long. You win and win and win, but in the end you lose everything!”

"What am I fighting for? Is it so that the lords can still live a good life? I also want my family to have access to the advanced soul guidance technology of Sun Moon and improve their lives!"

(End of this chapter)