We have fought to the Arctic Circle, and you want me to inherit the throne?

It is early spring, but today is a misty and rainy day.

There was a drizzle, and the willow branches on the roadside were as slender as silk, swaying gently in the breeze.

The mountains and plains in the distance were covered with a light ink color, and from a distance, they looked like a vivid ink painting.

Li Che rode on his warhorse and looked into the distance. The towering Chaoyang city wall was not far away, but it looked hazy, as if it had fallen into a world of fog.

Compared with the lonely city a year ago, Chaoyang City is now much more lively.

The people of Feng State no longer lived only in the city, but were scattered around the city and established several new villages.

Outside the village are cultivated farmlands. The fluffy land creates a layer of mist under the cover of drizzle, which looks extremely pleasant.

When the people saw the army coming, they were not panicked at all. Instead, they came forward out of curiosity.

After seeing the flag with the word "Feng" on it from afar, everyone's face was filled with surprise.

"His Highness has returned!"

"Great! I'm glad Your Highness is back. Spring plowing is almost here, and I feel uneasy without Your Highness in the city."

"Your Highness, why did you bring back so many troops? I remember you brought about a thousand men with you when you left in the winter."

"What do you know? This shows that life in Fengguo is getting better. People from the interior of the country are rushing to come here."

"Hiss... Everyone from the inner border has come here. Do we still have enough land to farm?"

"Don't worry about anything! We have so much wasteland in Fengguo that even if all the people in Daqing came here, they couldn't finish planting it!"

The common people walked along the road to meet them while chatting. When the royal flag came before them, they saw that the person leading it was indeed His Majesty the King Feng. They immediately cheered and shouted "Long live the King!"

Wang Sanchun, Ying Bu and others were already accustomed to this kind of scene, but the newly joined Qu Jinshan and Xue Wei looked at a loss.

But I saw people carrying water and fruit; holding children and leading their wives; and leaning on crutches and suffering from hemiplegia.

Regardless of gender, age or status, everyone put down their work and saluted Li Che.

The smile on his face was genuine, and his eyes were filled with blazing admiration, not at all fake.

Where could you see such a scene inside the Great Wall? It was a blessing that the common people didn't run away when they saw the soldiers, so how could they dare to approach them?

The government troops of Daqing can deal with bandits, and they can also deal with you!

Looking at his own prince, he had put away his usual cynical look and had a gentle smile on his face.

He rode forward and bowed to the people, saying, "My fellow countrymen, I have just returned from the imperial capital today. It is only natural that I should greet you all."

"But today's situation is indeed special. There's been unrest inside the pass. The Yan army, instigated by bandits, has rebelled and attacked Shanhaiguan, causing considerable casualties."

"We still have thousands of wounded soldiers in our team, waiting to be treated in Chaoyang City. This is a matter of life and death, and we absolutely cannot delay."

"Please make way for the team and let them pass. I will come back to see you in a few days."

As soon as these words came out, Xue Wei frowned slightly.

Isn't your Highness's attitude towards the people too polite?

You are being too polite. Showing such kindness to the people might be a disgrace to the royal family.

Before he could think about it, he heard the words of the people:

"Didn't you hear what His Highness said? Make way!"

"Hurry, hurry! When can't His Highness see you? If you delay the soldiers' treatment, it will be a loss of virtue!"

"Don't worry, Your Highness. I have some herbs at home. I'll send them to the city for you later!"

“I have one at home too!”

The people retreated to both sides of the road as they went back, and soon they made way for a passage.

Xue Wei widened his eyes, totally unable to believe it.

This execution ability...are you sure these are civilians? Not soldiers?

The common people are ignorant and stupid, and they love to watch the fun.

Haven’t you seen that every autumn when the executioner kills people in the vegetable market, the market is always crowded with people watching the fun?

They were so numerous that it was almost impossible for the government to drive them away without resorting to violence.

Your Highness has such a high reputation...with just a few words, he made the people give way voluntarily.

From this we can see that the people no longer treat His Highness’ words as imperial decrees, but as gods!

Li Che bowed again in thanks and led his team to rush towards the city gate.

Lines of soldiers could be vaguely seen at the city gate, and Fengguo officials in official uniforms were waiting on both sides.

Xue Wei looked again and saw scholars in official uniforms with dignified bearing and generals in armor with extraordinary bravery. It seemed that they were not ordinary people and they were full of heroic spirit.

What puzzled Xue Wei was that this group of seemingly extraordinary ministers and generals was led by a female general wearing white armor.

When Chang Ningxue saw Li Che riding towards her, a hint of joy first flashed across her face, and then her attention was attracted by the wounded in the carriage behind.

Li Che pulled the reins and stopped. Just as he was about to speak, he was interrupted by Chang Ningxue: "Your Highness, how many wounded are there in the team?"

"Uh, two thousand people." Li Che was stunned for a moment, then replied, "More than five hundred of them are seriously injured and their lives may be in danger at any time."

Chang Ningxue nodded quickly and shouted to the back, "Quick! Save the seriously injured first! Be careful to keep out the rain and don't let water get into the wounds!"

Then he hurriedly saluted Li Che and ran over first.

Soon, a group of female soldiers in white rushed out from all directions and headed straight for the team. The surrounding sergeants and officers made way.

Just as Xue Wei was surprised that Feng State had so many female soldiers, he heard a voice shouting from the front: "Master Tao, please make way!"

However, the white-haired official seemed to be too old and had difficulty walking, so he did not have time to make way.

The old man was not angry after being scolded by the female soldier. He just smiled and quickened his pace to make way.

Xue Wei then discovered that this group of female soldiers seemed to all have the responsibility of treating patients and their status was extremely high.

Not only did the officials have to give way, but even His Highness hid aside, not daring to interfere.

He was in a trance and felt that it was a little unreal.

A dignified official and prince actually gave way to women. Even if they were trying to save others, it was still against etiquette, right?

However, they didn't know that Daqing's rules were completely useless in Fengguo.

Daqing emphasizes the word "ritual", while Fengguo emphasizes the word "reason", which means "reason".

To Li Che, human life is of paramount importance. What does etiquette mean? How can human life be more important?

It’s like going to the hospital in the previous life. No matter whether you are an elite in society or a celebrity from all walks of life, when you see doctors and nurses in white coats running over hurriedly, who dares not give way?

Wang Jia and a group of high-ranking officials of Feng State stood aside until all the seriously injured were carried into the city, and then they came forward to greet them.

Led by He Conglong and Zhuge Zhe, everyone bowed in greeting.

"Your Highness, we respectfully welcome you back home."