Crossing the Unknown Country

Chapter 319: The 9th Prince faces the war and has new ideas

Now he faced the war head-on, and he also brought people to the outer city to watch the battle, because as a prince he could not hide behind. Even if he was afraid, he had to face it. Seeing the dead bodies of the enemies and the wounded and dead soldiers on his side under the city, he finally realized the cruelty and ruthlessness of the battlefield. The scene of blood flowing like a river and wailing everywhere was chilling.

Seeing some soldiers like him fighting back against the enemy on the city wall, he finally understood why the sons of military commanders took the initiative to join the army in the frontier. Only by experiencing it personally can one grow into a tough man.

After he returned to his courtyard, he made up his mind to visit the outer city every day. He wanted to make himself grow up quickly. This was a disaster but also an opportunity. Foreign invasions needed great generals like Wang An, and they also needed royal children like them. As long as they shared the same hatred for the enemy, they could unite and fight the enemy successfully.

He saw that the whole city was working together to fight the enemy. Cartloads of ice were being delivered, and many people were sending food and firewood. These were all selfless contributions from the people of the whole city.

In the capital, people live for themselves and work hard for money and power. Few people are willing to do this, but the people here work together, and he likes it here. There is less intrigue and more freedom, and the folk customs here are simple, kind and not ignorant.

Suddenly, an idea came to his mind, to move his fief to the border town and work with the Wang family to protect the territory of Ansheng. He really didn't want to compete with his brothers for that position, nor was he interested.

He decided to go back and work hard according to this idea, no matter what others think, he had made this decision in his heart. For this reason, he wanted to go back and let his father know the situation here, so that General Wang An could get the food and grass he deserved and no longer be owed maliciously.

In fact, they all knew that those officials withheld grain and grass, which were money that could be exchanged for benefits. Officials were all taking advantage of others, and everyone would withhold some.

But they all turned a blind eye and pretended not to see it. When he came here, he saw the soldiers fighting to the death, but they only ate coarse grains, and he felt very sad. They all risked their lives to defend their country, but they couldn't even have enough food.

He had inquired from the side, and found out that they used to be half full and had to go into battle. The soldiers had only changed in the last year and were able to have a full meal, mostly of coarse grains, which they grew themselves, raised chickens, and subsidized with the general's own money.

He knew that being well fed was relative, and he would definitely not let them eat as much as they wanted. His business was doing well, and he could help them in the future and ensure that the soldiers in his country had enough food and clothing.

After eating, General Wang An rode to the courtyard of the Ninth Prince and his family. He discussed with them about sending someone to the Dongjie Kingdom to invite them to negotiate, which should be successful this time.

If they don't go there, the people of Dongjie Kingdom are fickle and they have to be on guard. As long as the peace talks can be successful, it is the safest place in Ansheng Kingdom, especially since the Ninth Prince will not send them hostages.

They agreed to send a minor official to the Dongjie Kingdom. He still had to take risks. If he went at this time, there was a risk that the enemy would get angry and refuse to agree.

But they couldn't wait forever, the emperor and all the officials in the capital were eagerly waiting for their news. Especially after the war broke out, the news had been sent to the capital in an expedited manner over a distance of 800 miles. Now that the war was won, the battle report had been sent out in an expedited manner, and then everyone was probably waiting for news of the peace talks.

This is the main event that should be put on the agenda after the war. No matter what, they have to try again. Dongjie Kingdom should not have much war power. They can only sit down and negotiate, otherwise they will be seriously short of food in winter.

If they cannot win the battle and do not exchange, they will have to endure hunger. Some of the people of Dongjie Kingdom may not be able to survive the harsh winter, otherwise they would not come to Ansheng Kingdom to plunder every year.