On the wedding day, my wife was abnormal

The next day.

At the first light of dawn, the thin sunlight was like a veil, gently falling on every inch of land in Dai County, coating this small town that had just experienced the baptism of war with a hazy light of hope.

Lin Zhen stood in front of the window, slightly sideways, his eyes falling on Huanbi who was standing quietly beside him, and said softly: "Bi'er, come with me for a walk."

Upon hearing the voice, Huanbi nodded in agreement, and with light lotus steps, she took out a black cloak.

She had a graceful figure, and her every move was gentle. She gently put a cloak on Lin Zhen with her hands, and followed behind him quietly. Together, they walked out of the slightly heavy door of the government office.

As soon as I arrived at the street, the hustle and bustle hit me like a surging tide.

In stark contrast to the imagined miserable scene of depression and desolation caused by war and the decline of people's livelihood, the city of Dai County did not suffer from the ravages of war. People's lives continued as usual, but they were also excited and inspired by the great victory outside the city.

People on the street gathered in groups of two or three, some stopping to talk, some busy walking around. From time to time, they cast their eyes towards the soldiers patrolling the streets and alleys, their eyes full of admiration and pride.

"Your Highness fought this battle so brilliantly. Only a few thousand cavalrymen were able to defeat an army of one hundred thousand enemies. You are both brave and resourceful!" A scholar-like man, dressed in a green shirt, gently waved a fan painted with black bamboo in his hand, with a look of intoxication and admiration on his face. His voice of praise was clear and loud, attracting the attention of people around him.

"Yes, with the prince here, there is hope for the future." The vegetable seller replied with a smile, shaking the scale bar in her hand, and the weight collided with the scale pan, making a "ding-dong" sound.

"That's right! If it weren't for the prince, how could we have such a stable life? Today's venison is on sale!! Let's do this to benefit the prince!" The young and strong hunter, with a burly figure and a dark face, exudes a sense of simplicity and determination.

"Oh, if the prince could be the chief steward here, we wouldn't be afraid of any disaster." The old man with crutches stood at the edge of the crowd. Although he was hunched and his steps were staggering, his eyes were as firm as torches, and his words were sonorous and resounding.

Everyone was talking and praising Lin Zhen.

As he was speaking, someone in the crowd, with sharp eyes, first spotted Lin Zhen walking steadily towards him and shouted, "Here comes the Marshal!"

In an instant, the people seemed to be attracted by a magnet. They put down their work and quickly gathered around.

"Marshal, you're finally out!"

"We all rely on you to protect us. Only if we win this battle will we have a bright future. You are our great benefactor!"

"Yes, Marshal! I, an old man, have seen many officials, but none of them care about the people as much as you do. The people of Dai County will never forget this kindness!"

Lin Zhen was surrounded by the people, his expression remained calm, but there was a hint of emotion in his eyes.

He raised his hand slightly, signaling for silence, and said gently, "My fellow villagers, you have all suffered! The victory in this battle was not due to me, Lin Zhen, but to everyone's united efforts and the bloody battles of the soldiers! I, Lin Zhen, simply did what was necessary."

The people listened to Lin Zhen's words and nodded, their eyes full of trust and support, and they began to chatter and praise him.

Lin Zhen exchanged a few words with everyone, and then, under the protection of Hou Chun and others, he barely squeezed out of the crowd and walked towards the city gate.

Lin Zhen was in a good mood, but when he walked to the city gate, it was like he was hit by a heavy punch, hitting him hard in the heart.

Nearly 100,000 prisoners gathered like a tide, some squatting and some standing, densely covering the ground.

They were dressed in rags, with the torn corners of their clothes shivering in the breeze, as if they were crying out about the ruthlessness of war; their hair was disheveled, with dirt and blood clotted in their hair, emitting a disgusting smell.

The fierceness that remained on the battlefield in the past has now dissipated in the despair of defeat and the plight of survival, and now only confusion and helplessness remain.

Lin Zhen's eyes slowly swept over the crowd. Among them was a young man with a thin figure. The armor on his body kept swinging, as if a gust of wind could blow him down.

His eyes were filled with fear and pleading. Seeing Lin Zhen approaching, he plopped to his knees and said, "Prince, I am an ordinary farmer who was forcibly conscripted into the army. I did not volunteer to be a rebel. I have never killed my comrades. I beg you to have mercy on me and spare my life. I will repay you in the future with a token of gratitude!"

The voice was filled with tears and trembled as it echoed in the air. It was like a sharp arrow that pierced Lin Zhen's heart, and all kinds of feelings surged into his mind.

Although he had never led his soldiers to charge into the enemy camp, over the past few days, he had witnessed the devastation brought by the war and listened to the cries of the people and prisoners. He felt increasingly uncomfortable and understood more deeply the cruelty of this troubled time.

It's time to end this chaotic world as soon as possible.

Otherwise, the people will live a good life every day.

Lin Zhen suddenly missed the peaceful and safe country in the future where everyone could laugh and smile happily.

Lin Zhen bent down, helped the young man up, and said, "No hurry, eat first."

"Prince..."

The young man didn't expect that someone of Lin Zhen's status would actually help him up personally. He was so moved that he wanted to kneel down under Lin Zhen's robe.

Lin Zhen shouted loudly to everyone: "Brothers!!"

Ten thousand people were silent, afraid of missing every word Lin Zhen said.

"I know that many of you are unwilling to follow Gu Yunsong in the rebellion, and I also know that you do not want to be forcibly conscripted. But the facts have already happened, and we cannot change them. If you are not punished, even I, Lin Zhen, will not be able to explain to His Majesty, let alone to my dead brothers! Therefore, I hope that you will accept the punishment willingly. But don't worry, the punishment will not be too severe!

I've decided to build a road westward from Dai County all the way to your hometown, the Taihang Mountains! When the road is completed, you will be free again! I will recommend that His Majesty reappoint a general manager for the Taihang Mountain Road. At that time, you will be given land and livestock. If you are willing to serve in the military, you can continue to do so. If you are not willing, you can return home to farm and enjoy the company of your parents.

During this period, I will be responsible for your food, clothing, housing, transportation, eating, drinking, defecating and urinating, but there is one thing! "

Lin Zhen paused and held up a finger: "No one is allowed to cause trouble for me! If anyone is found to have escaped, or if anyone is found to have disrupted our unity, to have destroyed our big family, everyone will have to postpone their return home for a year! One person gets a one-year extension, ten people get a ten-year extension!"

After saying this, the young man immediately shouted.

"If anyone dares to cause trouble for the prince, don't blame me for being rude!"

"That's right, if you dare to be a deserter, ask the sword in my hand first if it agrees!"

"If you delay my trip home, I'll kill you bastards!"

"Okay!" Lin Zhen stopped everyone from cursing and said, "Someone will bring you food later. Everyone, remember to obey the county government's arrangements and try to get home as soon as possible!"

"Yes!"