"I am a fox that has been cultivating for a thousand years. A thousand years of cultivation, a thousand years of loneliness. In the dead of night, can anyone hear me crying? In the waning light, can anyone see me dancing? I am a fox that has been waiting for a thousand years. A thousand years of waiting, a thousand years of loneliness …"
Just as Chen Jiu was worrying, a mournful song suddenly rang out from the army. It was melancholy, and there was an aura in the song that made people want to cry when they heard it. It was so sad that it made people want to cry.
"Is this Yao Rao practicing her song? However, why does it sound as if she is crying? Why does it sound so unbearable? "While Chen Jiu was feeling puzzled, he also rode a cloud past a few tents and looked at the residence of the enchanting woman.
In the evening, the sky gradually darkened. Only a dim light could be seen in the tent, and a beautiful figure was actually dancing there.
Her dance was moving. She was like a helpless little girl who had been abandoned by heaven and earth. It made people's hearts ache.
As she danced, she also sang. From time to time, she would hold a jade flute and play it for herself. It made people sympathize with her even more.
"Dong dong …" Suddenly, a burst of rapid drumming sounded from the other side. The drumming was loud, hurried, and disorderly. It made people feel annoyed.
"What's going on?" Chen Jiu was shocked. He couldn't help but look to the other side. He could see with his naked eye that in a tent there, the figure of Yao Rao was playing the drum alone.
"Dong dong … Di di …" On one side, there was the earth-shaking drumming. On the other side, there was the melodious sound of the flute. Not only was the whole camp covered by them, but it also spread out for dozens of miles. The birds and beasts here all flew away.
"Your Majesty, listen, this is such a beautiful accompaniment. Every night, the Empress and the others would play the divine music together in harmony, sympathizing with the hard work of our soldiers. What a wise Holy Lord!" Stealing Turtle and the others had bitter expressions on their faces, but they were still flattering him. It was obvious that they were lying through their teeth.
"Uh? Beautiful? Harmony, Holy Lord? "Chen Jiu frowned and asked angrily," What makes you think the accompaniment is good? "
"Every performance by the Empress is a divine sound of the heavens and earth. In our hearts, it is the most sacred guiding light!" The group of soldiers praised again.
Cai Die and Yao Rao were fighting openly and covertly, so these people didn't dare to intervene. However, they couldn't just ignore their hostility. Therefore, they simply pretended to be ignorant with Chen Jiu, because this was the most effective trick!
"Alright, let me ask you. How long does this' beautiful 'ensemble last every night?" Chen Jiu knew that these people were helpless, so he could not help but ask again.
"Not long, not long. Usually, the sky is dizzy, and the sky is dizzy!" Stealing Turtle and the others explained again.
"Eh? One night is not long? "Chen Jiu thought about it and couldn't help but widen his eyes. He secretly sighed that these two women were really energetic.
"Your Majesty, such a divine sound of the heavens and earth has deeply influenced us. In our eyes, one night is just a breath!" The soldiers hurriedly pretended to be enjoying it.
"Is that so? It seems that I have to go out for a few more days and let you be influenced for a few more days? "Chen Jiu immediately smiled playfully.
"Your Majesty … We have been influenced enough. Besides, the army has been reorganized. We are all waiting for Your Majesty's new instructions!" Shi Yuzhong and the others changed their expressions and hurriedly pleaded.
"Pass down my order. Tell the remaining soldiers to go home as soon as possible!" Chen Jiu immediately became serious. "Tell everyone that if they want to stay at home, they can live a good life at home. If they still want to join the army, the Great Zhou Dynasty welcomes them!"
"Your Majesty, you are so wise …" A group of soldiers, especially the generals of the remaining soldiers, knelt down and thanked him on behalf of everyone else.
"Don't waste any more time. Pass down my order tonight. Go home as soon as possible. Don't let your parents worry about you!" Chen Jiu waved his hand and said with concern. At this time, he didn't forget the old couple's request. They missed their son so much. If he was still alive, he would definitely be reunited with them safely!
"Yes, Your Majesty. We'll come back to serve you after we've taken care of the matters at home …" Everyone promised solemnly. Then, they all ran out happily like wild horses out of control!
Going home was the biggest wish of the soldiers in the wilderness. They couldn't forget their wives, children, and loved ones at home. They were always thinking about going home.
Now, they had just surrendered and they were pardoned. For them, this was a blessing from the heavens. As for Chen Jiu, they were even more determined to be grateful for him for the rest of their lives!
The flock of birds scattered. In an instant, only half of them were left. Thief Tortoise couldn't help but worry. "Your Majesty, you let them all go. I don't think most of them will come back, right?"
"Didn't I say that if they don't come back, they can live a good life at home. As long as they are still the people of the Great Zhou Dynasty, there won't be any problems!" Chen Jiu was very open-minded.
"But then, won't there be fewer soldiers?" Thief Tortoise didn't understand.
"A country is strong with soldiers, but soldiers are raised by the people. Only when the people are strong can the soldiers be strong. If there are no loyal people, how can there be an endless stream of strong soldiers?" Chen Jiu explained with a profound expression.
"This … Your Majesty is truly far-sighted. It was us who were short-sighted!" Thief Tortoise and the other generals immediately felt ashamed of themselves.
"Alright, although we have completed our mission, there are countless treasures in the wilderness. We will search for a few more days. Go back!" Chen Jiu ordered.
"Yes!" The soldiers accepted the order without the slightest bit of dissatisfaction. This was because they had all left their homes voluntarily. They were completely different from the Tian Zhou Army.
"Beloved generals, are you interested in sitting down with me and listening to the divine voice of heaven and earth?" Chen Jiu helplessly sent out another invitation.
"Your Majesty, your subjects are already tired …" The generals frowned. No one was willing to stay, so they all found an excuse to leave.
"Sigh, the country is under heaven. I can rule the entire country. Do you think I can't rule a few little women like you?" Chen Jiu sighed and encouraged himself. He was ready to clean up the mess in front of him.
On the two sides of the tent, the flute dance was beautiful and charming. On the other side, the music was earth-shattering and noisy. Logically speaking, Chen Jiu should go to the enchanting side first. However, Cai Die was the main wife. He couldn't help but feel a little troubled. It seemed that it wouldn't be good to go to either side first!
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