Princess Promotion

Fu Hongxuan embarked on his journey, passing through one city after another.

Fu Hongxuan had imagined the tragic post-war scene in his mind countless times - broken walls, corpses everywhere, and displaced people.

In these cities, people live and work in peace and contentment, and the streets and alleys are filled with the breath of life.

Children were chasing and playing on the streets, old people were sitting in the shade of trees, playing chess and chatting leisurely, and the hawkers' calls could be heard one after another.

If Yao Chuguang had not already moved into the palace, Fu Hongxuan would almost doubt whether these places had really experienced war.

Fu Hongxuan walked on the bustling streets, and what he heard was the people's admiration for the new life and their hopeful discussions about the future.

The fear and sorrow disappeared from the people's faces, replaced by satisfaction and tranquility.

Fu Hongxuan saw shops reopening one after another, craftsmen repairing buildings destroyed by war, and farmers working hard in the fields. Everything seemed so orderly and full of vitality.

Fu Hongxuan is well aware of the cruelty of war. Once a war breaks out, all resources and manpower must serve the war.

Many times after a city was captured, the commander above did not order the massacre of civilians, but the bloodthirsty soldiers and generals underground usually could not control themselves and wanted to rob the people of their money, and tragedy was naturally inevitable.

Even if the commander knew about it afterwards, he could only make a small matter out of a big deal. He also had to stabilize the morale of the army, and it was impossible for him to severely punish his subordinates for these civilians and outsiders.

Fu Hongxuan couldn't understand how Yao Chuguang did it. After asking around, he learned that Yao Chuguang had moved all the court officials here. After entering the city, Wen Gong would follow closely behind to maintain order.

Most soldiers are more or less afraid of these civil officials who complain every day.

They knew that although the commander-in-chief might turn a blind eye to their little tricks, the civil officials would not easily let go of any violations.

As the situation of the Qi army was very good, the soldiers also understood that instead of offending these civil officials for the sake of immediate petty gains, it would be better to abide by the law and wait for future glory and wealth.

Fu Hongxuan's footsteps finally stopped at a border city, which, like other places he passed by, presented a scene of tranquility and peace.

If the holes in the city walls were not being repaired, there would be almost no trace of the war.

People were busy on the streets, children's laughter echoed in the air, and everything seemed so normal and peaceful.

Fu Hongxuan arrived at the prisoner camp as usual and saw Li Yi working.

Li Yi immediately put down the work in his hands and ran towards Fu Hongxuan with a look of surprise on his face.

Li Yi's eyes flashed with excitement, and he said in a trembling voice: "General, it's great that you are still alive!"

Li Yi was extremely emotional. He asked anxiously, "General, are you going to lead us to rise up and fight back? I will follow you till death!"

Fu Hongxuan was silent for a long time, and finally shook his head and said in a low voice: "I have surrendered."

Li Yi's eyes instantly turned red, but he still suppressed his emotions and comforted Fu Hongxuan, saying: "General, it's okay. In fact, the Qi army didn't treat us badly. At least we are still alive, which is very good."

"I heard that the Empress will let us return home in a few years. General, you don't have to worry about us."

Fu Hongxuan did not continue this heavy topic, but instead asked about Li Yi's current situation.

Li Yi told him that it was okay and they could eat and drink enough, although they, who once held positions in the army, were now reduced to civilians and felt a little unwilling.

But the lower-level soldiers were more satisfied, after all, Yao Chuguang really gave them money.

Fu Hongxuan finally had the answer in his heart. It was not unfair that the Western Zhou Dynasty failed.

The treasury of Qi was in a state of emergency, but it was extremely rich and could support huge military expenditures while still having money left to support so many prisoners.

This is not a small amount, it can be said to be an astronomical figure.

This made Fu Hongxuan curious about where Yao Chuguang's funding came from.

At this moment, a long caravan appeared in the distance at the border, slowly heading towards the city.

The soldiers guarding the city simply checked a few documents and quickly let them pass.

Fu Hongxuan noticed that these caravans seemed to be very familiar with the soldiers guarding the city.

He turned to Li Yi and asked about this. Li Yi replied, "How could I not be familiar with it? These caravans bring in a batch of goods every now and then."

Fu Hongxuan: "So frequently?"

Li Yi nodded and said, "Ever since Qi captured the city, there has been a constant influx of goods coming in and out."

Fu Hongxuan found that among the bustling caravan, there was a woman whose figure looked familiar.

The woman was wearing an elegant long dress, the hem of which swayed gently with her steps, like ripples on the water.

Her face is as delicate as a painting, her eyebrows are like distant mountains, her eyes are like autumn water, and the corners of her mouth are slightly raised, outlining a perfect smile.

The woman saw Fu Hongxuan from afar, a hint of surprise flashed in her eyes, and then she walked towards him with light steps.

The woman came before Fu Hongxuan, knelt gracefully and bowed, her voice gentle and clear: "General Fu, it's been a long time since we last met. How have you been lately?"

Fu Hongxuan immediately recognized the woman, it was An Tian!