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Chapter 214 - 214: 59: The Glorious Future of the Great Flame_3

Among them were Song Heqing, Song Zhishu, Yin Nanyu, and other thinktank members, as well as General Hu Yunjiao, Wang Meng, and other high-ranking Yan military officials.

“What’s the matter?” Zhao Huai asked.

Song Zhishu stepped forward and bowed: “Greetings, Your Highness. The armies of the Yan country have been mobilized, and the preliminary count is about 150,000. Among them, nearly 100,000 are troops belonging to local aristocratic families and government offices.”

“General Huts progress in recapturing the southern territories has reached a point where most states and counties have surrendered, and the entire south is basically unified. It is time to shift our focus to the north.” Upon hearing this, Zhao Huai understood immediately.

Everyone was planning to march northward.

“The northern offensive will not be as easy as in the south. Are you all prepared?” Zhao Huai questioned.

Despite the blood on their uniforms, the Yan soldiers before him were incredibly excited and enthused, looking at Zhao Huai with admiring eyes.

Seeking vengeance for their ancestors and friends, standing once again in the light was something that the old members of the Yan country couldn’t even dream of.

Only the Royal Crown Prince had such cohesion and charisma.

He stood like an anchor, steadfast at the forefront, making the timid courageous and inspiring those common people suffering under Xia’s rule to rise up against it.

The Yan country needed such a person.

Even if Zhao Huai did nothing more, the power of the Yan country would gradually strengthen.

Because the people now had a backbone, their fighting spirit was at an all-time high.

“Your Highness, we have been preparing day and night for the past three years, so we are ready to fight at any time.”

Hu Yunjiao approached Zhao Huai and said this.

“Indeed, just leave the logistics of the army to me. The aristocratic families, officials, and merchants have all contributed a lot of army provisions, so we should have enough food.”

Song Heqing also chimed in.

Sensing the strong desire of the group, Zhao Huai thought to himself.

Now the Xia country in the north was still struggling. If Yan rose up from the south, it would be like stabbing them in the back, playing right into the hands of the Northern Wolf Empire and allowing them to seize vast territories.

But war was cruel, with no room for luck.

All the sacrifices made by the common people were just part of the larger picture under the iron hoof.

Seeing Zhao Huai deep in thought, Yin Nanyu couldn’t help but ask:

“Young master, what’s the matter?”

“Nothing,”

Zhao Huai shook his head, staring intently into Yin Nanyu’s gemstone-like eyes, asking earnestly, “Xiao Nan, what do you think the outcome of the northern offensive will be? Or, rather, what do you think we can achieve from

With a calm gaze, Yin Nanyu explained, “If there are no unexpected incidents, victory is assured. To avenge the people of the former Yan country, even just an assault on the north would be a great morale boost, and that alone would be the most significant incentive.”

Letting out a sigh, Song Heqing said, “Yes, Your Highness may not know, but after the fall of the Yan country three years ago, the royal family suffered terribly. Many were killed, and many officials’ daughters and consorts were sold to brothels. Men were sent to mines as slaves or were branded on their faces and exiled to the borderlands as soldiers. That year, the voice of the Yan country gradually faded.”

General Hu agreed, “Many soldiers lost their wives and children, and this hatred has been accumulating for four years. If we could destroy Xia, even if the northern people suffer under the Alien tribes’ iron cavalry, the ends would justify the means. War cannot be won without casualties, but we can minimize the number of people sacrificed.”

After hearing their words, Zhao Huai remained silent for a moment, then sighed softly, “It’s not wrong to seek revenge and retribution. However, it shouldn’t be one’s ultimate goal in life. Living means striving for a better life, not plunging oneself into the abyss. Even if you all were Yan, I hope that you can emerge from the dark cloud of hatred and not live in darkness forever. Do you understand?”

Without experiencing another’s pain, don’t urge them to be good.

Although it’s right to say that, Zhao Huai did not want the faith of the remnants of the Yan country to be limited to this.

Because the aim of Yan wasn’t just to annihilate Xia. For the days to come, there was still light and hope, and Zhao Huai hoped they would realize that.

He hoped to see an even more glorious Yan.

Upon hearing Zhao Huai’s words, Yin Nanyu was lost in thought.

Welcoming a better life.

What an interesting perspective.

However, to her, spreading the faith of the Raven Sect throughout both Yan and Xia was what she intended to do.

Sitting in her current position, she constantly moved toward that goal.

Now the time for her to act had nearly come.

“The Crown Prince should immediately become the Emperor. Here in Nanyu Prefecture, we should rebuild the glorious Yan Empire, and oppose Xia to the end. I am willing to swear fealty to the death.” General Hu spoke loud and clear, with utmost respect.

Song Heqing nodded in agreement.

“That’s right, holding a heaven-worshiping ceremony and an Ascension Ceremony is necessary for the current situation.”

Everyone present agreed.

He was about to ascend to the throne…

Zhao Huai gazed into the surging river in the north, his thoughts drifting far away.