My low-key cultivation of immortality was discovered by the emperor in my diary.

The decree of the Nine Tripods had only been issued recently and had not yet reached the counties of the Nine Provinces.

The news that the Rong army had been completely annihilated and had taken the initiative to seek peace with the Great Xia had already arrived ahead of time. The border war reports had spread like thunder throughout the world.

The Rong tribe, the formidable enemy that once kept the Great Xia border engulfed in flames and kept the people awake at night, was annihilated and collapsed overnight.

Even more unbelievable is the rumor that the Rong tribe took the initiative to seek peace and was willing to submit to the Great Xia, thus ending the war.

In the streets and alleys, news spread like wildfire.

People gathered in small groups, some surprised, some delighted, discussing the matter animatedly. The news of the confiscation of the property of the four kings and eight dukes was immediately overshadowed by this good news.

Inside the teahouse, the noise was deafening. The storyteller slammed his gavel, his voice booming:

"Listen up, everyone! Our new Grand Preceptor is a force to be reckoned with, but when she does speak, she astounds all! She single-handedly ventured deep into the lion's den, and with her own strength, she slew generals and captured banners. Nearly 80,000 Rong cavalry could not withstand the long sword in her hand! The Rong king also fell under her sword, and his head is now hanging high above the city gate to demonstrate the might of the heavens!"

The people were thrilled and praised the Grand Preceptor's power, saying it was as if divine soldiers had descended from the heavens.

With the sharpness of his sword, he penetrated deep into the heart of the Rong tribe, as if entering an empty land. In less than a day, he had terrified the Rong tribe.

Even the head of the Rong tribe's king has been cut off and has now been preserved by the emperor's orders to ensure it does not decay.

It now hangs on the city gate of Shenjing City, and all passersby stop to look at it; its awe-inspiring power is unparalleled.

This legendary achievement left everyone speechless.

The Rong cavalry were incredibly brave and fierce; otherwise, they wouldn't have become a major threat to the Great Xia.

In the past, the Rong cavalry were like wolves and tigers, brave and skilled in battle, and invincible.

With a hundred riders, they could stir up the winds and clouds, shake thousands of troops, and with the advantage of their warhorses, they could gallop freely and be invincible.

Although the Great Xia border army consisted of elite troops, iron-blooded men, and brave and skilled warriors, they often resorted to defense instead of offense, which put them in a passive position and had been frustrating for a long time.

However, the Rong tribe, which was so fierce and invincible, has now been completely defeated by her. How can this not evoke a sense of deep emotion?

In Zhenbei City, the soldiers no longer needed to worry about defending against the Rong tribes' invasions and could relax and sit around the campfire.

They had fought countless battles against the Rong tribes and knew their enemy's abilities better than anyone. However, with the help of the Imperial Advisor, they could finally hold their heads high and wipe away their humiliation.

When they talked about Chu Lengyu, their faces were full of admiration.

First, I admire her skills; second, I admire her character.

Er Lengzi rubbed his hands together and exclaimed once again, "Tell me, how did she do it? One person, one sword, and she wiped out the Rong army without leaving a single survivor? Is she really a god descended from heaven, as those Rong people are saying?"

The old man next to him shook his head and said in a deep voice, "The Celestial Tribe is the belief of the Rong people. Our national advisor is obviously not related to the Rong people."

Having guarded the border for twenty years, Lao Gantou has witnessed too many life-and-death separations, but such a great victory is a first for him.

Whether it was the formidable barrier carved out of the city, the annihilation of the Rong army, or the capture of the Rong king deep within their territory, all these feats demonstrated her extraordinary abilities.

In his heart, Chu Lengyu was no longer just a national advisor; her name and deeds would be praised by the world forever, becoming an immortal legend.

In the imperial court, all the officials offered their congratulations. The emperor was overjoyed and exclaimed, "After this battle, the borders of the Great Xia can be at peace!"

The courtiers knelt and shouted "Long live the Emperor!"

The emperor's gaze swept over the assembled officials, finally settling on the silent prime minister, and he asked, "Prime Minister, what do you think of this battle?"

The Prime Minister bowed deeply and spoke earnestly, saying, "Your Majesty, this victory is not only due to the great talent of the Imperial Advisor, but also to the blessing of Heaven upon our Great Xia. However, I observe that although the Rong tribes have been defeated, their foundations remain. Their desire for peace may be a temporary expedient. Our Great Xia should seize this opportunity to reorganize our military and strengthen our border defenses to prevent unforeseen circumstances."

Upon hearing this, the emperor nodded slightly.

Peace is hard-won and must be cherished; however, the recurrence of wars must not be ignored.

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at the same time.

The refugees who had traveled south had only just arrived near the capital city.

Due to years of war and constant fighting in the north, they were forced to leave their homes and embark on a difficult journey south to seek refuge.

Years of war in the north turned their homes into scorched earth, forcing them to leave their homes and embark on a difficult journey of escape.

Among them were elderly people with white hair, women holding children's hands, and young people with clenched fists.

The people, with their families and simple belongings, endured countless hardships and gazed expectantly at the bustling capital city in the distance.

According to the officials' original estimate, they should have arrived half a month ago. However, the journey was long and fraught with dangers. In addition, the wind and snow made the roads difficult to travel, which caused their journey to be delayed again and again. It was not until the dead of winter that they finally approached their destination.

The refugees were ragged, haggard, and shivering in the cold wind.

When they learned that the Rong tribe had been defeated and peace had been restored to the border, their faces showed a complex expression.

Upon hearing the news, some people were overjoyed and couldn't wait to return to their hometowns and rebuild their homes destroyed by the war.

Some people, however, chose to stay.

They either doubted the veracity of the news, fearing their hometown had been completely transformed and they would be homeless; or they were attracted by the prosperity of the capital city and hoped to start a new life there.

Just as the last group of people were hesitating, an even more exciting piece of news arrived.

In order to consolidate the borders and cultivate future pillars of the state, the emperor decided to send his princes to Zhenbei City for training!

The refugees looked at each other, their eyes gleaming with disbelief.

This decision not only demonstrated the emperor's firm determination to ensure peace on the frontier, but also gave the displaced people great confidence and encouragement.

The emperor's order was particularly firm this time, urging the princes to set off immediately without the slightest hesitation or delay.

As for Governor Sun, who was originally supposed to accompany them north?

The Night Guard has discovered that his "bandit-suppression" credit was fabricated in collusion with Prince An, committing the crime of deceiving the emperor.