Thousands of miles of mountains and snow, a triumphant return from a hundred battles! Around the winter solstice, the weather is getting colder. The air is cold and frosty, and it freezes everywhere, but it can't hide the enthusiasm in people's chests.

From the western border of Zhao to Longcheng, almost all the people, men, women, and children, walked out of the villages and towns where they lived. There are thousands of people in the big cities, and hundreds or thousands of people in the small towns, who beat gongs and drums, put on the cleanest clothes, and carry the best food in the house, and wait by the side of the road reverently. And no one forced them to do so. But they all came spontaneously. Ever since the news spread, everyone has been waiting for this day.

In just these few days, Chu Jiangmian, the king of Zhao, will lead the soldiers of Zhao State back to Dragon City from this road. Although no one knows whether this news is true or false, and no one has determined the exact time. But as long as anyone who learns the news, they are extremely convinced that it must be true!

For a long time, the western and northern directions of Zhao were the most prone to war. All the wars that took place within the territory of Zhao, whether it was the surprise attack of the princes of Qin and Wei, or the invasion of the Hu people in the north, almost all came from these two directions. Therefore, the people living in these places also understand the horror of war best.

When will there be no more wars? Everyone lives in peace and contentment. Such a hope, at the end of this turbulent dynasty, is undoubtedly a luxury that is difficult to achieve. On the other hand, although the people of Zhao have also suffered from wars many times, they may have been the best subjects to be protected.

Even in the recent invasion wars of the Qin and Wei armies, because the Zhao State had prepared and transferred in advance, their people did not suffer much damage. Although the loss of some land and property is inevitable, everything can be regained as long as lives are saved. This kind of understanding is understood even without the repeated urging and strict organization of evacuation by the county guards and local governors of the big cities.

Because of this, after the enemy army entered the territory of Zhao State, it was almost difficult to gain anything everywhere they went. Although they marched hundreds of miles a day, it seemed that they had achieved a great victory. However, under Zhao Guojian's confrontational method, they will not get any provisions and supplements. As a result, once the army encounters defeat or setback, it will immediately become difficult. Recently, what happened to the elite Wei warriors of the Wei State is a good proof of this.

Although the people of Zhao are not afraid of war, who would like war? Those days of exile were a nightmare after all. Fortunately, it all ended quickly. As powerful enemy armies were defeated again and again, more and more people realized that the power to protect the land they lived on was getting stronger and stronger. If this continues, maybe no one will dare to bully Zhao Guo casually.

And all of this is thanks to the young King Zhao. Even those who were least optimistic about him back then are now convinced. They were extremely shocked and delighted to find that this immortal hero king had unknowingly expanded the sphere of influence of the Zhao State to an unprecedented level. Perhaps, for the ordinary people of Zhao State, those ambitions of navigating the world are very far away from them, and they are not qualified to participate, and there is no way to dedicate their strength. But these victories achieved by King Zhao made them extremely truly understand that their days of stability and peace were really not far off.

King Zhao did not fail his subjects, and his subjects naturally did not fail him. The people standing in the cold wind finally waited for the figure of the king they were looking forward to. When the mighty and majestic cavalry team, across hundreds of miles of wind and snow, passed through the gate opened in the border city of Zhao State, and returned directly from the original land of Wei State, countless cheers shook the heavens and the earth, like a mountain and a tsunami.

Nangong Yu, the king of Wei, who was in the carriage behind the team, was taken aback. He didn't know what was going on, although Chu Jiangmian had already made a promise to him, and they also had a common agreement. But when he came to Zhao like this, whether it was him or many other people who followed, he was uneasy in his heart after all. However, they soon understood what was going on.

At the beginning of the wind, the red sun is rising in the east, and the people who come on the snow do not know how long they have been waiting. Amidst the numerous fanatical shouts, they saw the team begin to slow down, and a warhorse rode out of the crowd of thousands of horsemen, and the young figure under the black curtain was heroic, and he jumped off his horse and walked towards the cheering and excited crowd.

"The weather is cold, and everyone is waiting, but I can't help it! I have received this situation, please disperse quickly! The coming day is long, and there will naturally be a time to see each other in the future. ”

Different faces have the same look. Looking at these people waiting for him in the cold wind, Chu Jiangmian's heart was a little moved. As their king, he just did what he was supposed to do. But they received such a sincere welcome. This feeling comes from the heart and can be seen in everyone's face.

"The king is hard! You personally lead the soldiers and horses, you are willing to risk arrows and stones, what you do, the big guy's heart is clear! The people of Zhao are all grateful. Now the triumphant return is the world's might. If the first king had a spirit, he would definitely be relieved and smile under the nine springs...... We and the people will bear the blessings, and the king will be mighty! Congratulations!"

An elderly white-haired old man took the lead in dancing, and everyone bowed down on the side of the road together.

Chu Jiangmian hurriedly helped him up, secretly sighing to himself. This is what the people want, and it is commendable. And everything he has worked so hard to do, as long as it can be recognized by these ordinary people, it is enough.

Looking at this welcoming scene, the soldiers who went out with Chu Jiangmian all puffed up their chests proudly. They tapped their breastplates with the hilts of their swords and sang triumphant military songs loudly. To this day, when they have followed him for thousands of miles, they have a better understanding of the meaning of war. I also know better what they are doing when they raise the knife in their hands.

"It's not wrong to lose to him! The people of Zhao are so concentric, I am afraid that there is no force in the world that can stop them...... Alas! Chu Lie's son is a dragon among men. In this world's luck, Zhao Guo has gathered most of it!"

King Nangong of Wei looked at it for a long time and sighed loudly. Originally, Chu Jiangmian won great victories again and again, and he thought that the other party's luck was too good, and God was helping him. But now it seems that this person's ability to gather people's hearts is really amazing. Many years ago, the ancestors once said that those who want the same thing win! If all the subjects of Zhao State from top to bottom were of the same mind as their young king, then they would be invincible and omnipotent!

And this is no accident. Starting from the border city of Zhao State and going all the way to Dragon City, such welcoming scenes can be seen everywhere along the way. And the more you get to Dragon City, the more grand and lively it is.

Just one day before the arrival of the winter solstice, this team with supreme glory finally returned to Dragon City. Naturally, the grand welcome scene does not need to be detailed. All the people of Dragon City almost fell out of the city. They were all outside the Zhaowu Gate in Nancheng, and personally greeted the return of King Zhao.

After several major wars, the internal and external wounds and traces of Zhaowumen are still obvious. Chu Jiangmian dismounted outside the city, and he did not enter the city immediately. Instead, a simple and solemn memorial ceremony was carried out. This is not his temporary idea, but to make up for some sadness and regret in his heart.

"All the soldiers who died defending Dragon City, I hope you haven't gone far...... I salute these three glasses of wine to express my infinite sorrow and supreme respect for you! The heroic soul is immortal, and it should live forever!"

In the midst of all the attention, facing the battlefield outside the Zhaowu Gate, Chu Jiangmian personally filled the wine glass and slowly sacrificed the three glasses of wine on this land. Under the snow, the mottled blood stains on the ground are faintly visible. Whether it is the people of Wei, Qin, or Zhao, they have all fought to the death on this battlefield. Many, many people die without knowing what they are fighting for or why they are dying.

Chu Jiangmian was not a belligerent person, and he did not like war even more. If possible, he hopes to do his best to end the chaos in the world in the shortest possible time.

The civilization on the land of China needs to shine again. The development that was delayed by the division of princes and wars needs to be better restored. If this heavy burden is destined to weigh on his shoulders. Then he should not give in, who else will he be!

"King! The casualties of these wars, below the old generals, are more than 10,000 in total! Their names, in accordance with the king's orders, were all carved on stone tablets and enshrined in the cemetery outside the Zhaowu Gate...... Don't be too sad, my lord. Sacrificing for the country is the glory of being a warrior. If it is time to need, the old man will not hesitate to die! After the return of the king, many important matters are waiting to be dealt with, and there are thousands of things to be done, and there is no delay. ”

Minister Fei Yi led all the ministers and generals of the royal court to persuade each other. Chu Jiangmian nodded, he retracted his gaze, took a deep breath, and temporarily suppressed the sadness in his heart. Fei Yi is not wrong at all. The Zhao State has expanded so much land, and it is not so easy to digest it in a short period of time and truly control them in its hands. There are many complex problems that need to be solved behind this, and they must be well planned to reduce mistakes and achieve goals.

So, from this day on, the world temporarily stopped fighting. The victors need to digest the fruits of their gains. The loser, on the other hand, needs to lick his wounds, replenish his strength, and look forward to a comeback and revenge. And how long this time is, no one knows yet.