Chapter 251: Refugees - Rebirth of the Noble Daughter

 Chapter 251: Refugees

Looking at these people—some with severed limbs, some with half their heads gone, some with eyes wide open in anger, and some still with terrified expressions at the moment of death—it was a sight that evoked deep sorrow.

War, regardless of who wins or loses, is ultimately a defeat for everyone.

For the sake of illusory power and status, glory and wealth, how many lives and costs have been sacrificed?

A general’s victory only leads to countless bones laid bare—what a tragic sight!

Now, he could only hope that this battle would be the last for Great Jin, and that in the future, harmonious coexistence with neighboring countries would be the best strategy.

The elite troops of the Northern Di had been nearly wiped out, and it was said that a tribe had elected a new leader and moved north with their people.

They were not the type to exterminate entirely, so they would not easily disrupt the Northern Di remnants.

However, some of the surrounding small countries had set their sights on exterminating the entire Northern Di tribe to divide their land and resources. They were deterred by the Iron Eagle Squad, who struck a heavy blow, annihilating three thousand fierce warriors from the nation that had taken the lead.

Afterwards, no one dared to covet the Northern Di remnants.

Xiao Muqian grew increasingly impressed with the capabilities of the little prince.

Though he was thousands of miles away, everything was arranged so appropriately.

Not only had the siege of Liangzhou been resolved, but no neighboring country had risen to power either. Everything remained as it was, except that the Northern Di had paid a heavy price for their greed.

A few hours later, the soldiers reported that everything was ready.

With a command from Xiao Mu Qian, the soldiers who had sacrificed their lives in this battle were buried one by one.

Thus, the war known to future generations as the 'War to Extinguish the Northern Di' finally came to an end.

When the news of victory reached the Lanshui River, General Su was overjoyed, shedding tears and shouting to the heavens!

“Heaven bless Great Jin, heaven bless Liangzhou!”

The uninformed naturally thought that the city had been saved by the defenders and Jizhou troops, unaware that half of the credit belonged to the Iron Eagle Squad, who had long since disappeared without a trace.

Understanding their intentions, Xiao Ji had not mentioned much about them in the victory report.

On the other hand, upon receiving the news, the Ninth Prince suddenly 'recovered' from his illness.

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He immediately sent people to requisition laborers skilled in bridge construction and road repair from surrounding counties, and dispatched fifty thousand troops to assist. The speed of the bridge construction increased more than tenfold.

General Su and the officer exchanged glances, fully understanding the Ninth Prince’s attempt to claim credit.

Out of frustration, General Su secretly wrote a letter, which was delivered by a trusted courier to the Ding Wang Mansion in the Eastern Capital!

After burying the soldiers, Xiao Mu Qian and his men returned to Liangzhou City, only to encounter some refugees on the way.

These refugees had no affiliation, no household registration; they were ordinary people who foraged for food in the area.

They were neither from Great Jin nor from the Northern Di, and had lived a very difficult life for many years.

Now that their homes had been destroyed by war, they had no place to go and could only wander, relying on wild plants for food.

When Xiao Mu Qian saw them, they were all emaciated, with hollow cheeks.

Some even had children with them, and when they saw the armored soldiers, they could only scream incoherently, unable to speak a single clear sentence.

Sighing, he gave them the small amount of food he had with him, but it was quickly snatched up.

Those who managed to get some food stuffed it into their mouths, while those who didn’t could only watch Xiao Mu Qian with longing eyes, caught in a difficult situation.

After a brief contemplation, he sent riders to inform Xiao Ji, asking if there was any place to accommodate these people if he were to bring them back.

Given the current state of Liangzhou City, it was not feasible to bring so many people back hastily. It was better to wait and see what his uncle planned to do.

The soldiers provided them with the water, dry rations, and even medicine they had on hand.

Several men who spoke a little Great Jin dialect timidly came forward to thank Xiao Mu Qian.

“There is no need to thank us. After all, you are also victims of this war.”

Upon hearing this, the men fell silent and then translated it into terms their people could understand.

For a moment, tears flowed, and the continuous days of hardship and wandering were finally released.

The ten-mile distance was neither too close nor too far, and the messenger soon returned, saying to Xiao Mu Qian, “Young General, General Xiao has ordered you to bring all these people back. There are already places set up for them in the city.”

“Good.”

Indeed, his uncle was still kind-hearted.

He then spoke to the man who spoke Great Jin, “Would you be willing to follow me back to Liangzhou City? There is food, drink, and shelter!”

Using the simplest words to convey his meaning, the man understood and nodded, then shook his head.

He explained to his people with a flurry of words.

After a while, the man said, “Alright, but we want to leave in the future!”

These people feared that coming would mean becoming slaves, but staying outside offered no means of survival. They had to prioritize their immediate needs before thinking about the future.

Xiao Mu Qian nodded in agreement, “Liangzhou City is open to you. You can come and go as you please. Just rest assured.”

Thus, when returning to the city, Xiao Mu Qian not only brought back the soldiers but also several hundred foreigners.

This news quickly spread within Liangzhou City.

Some people thought he was kind-hearted, offering a chance for survival to others, while others worried that these foreigners might be spies, pretending to be victims to gather intelligence on the military situation.

As a result, there was much debate and conflict!

Feng Shan, however, firmly supported Xiao Ji and Xiao Mu Qian. During the ongoing arguments, he stepped forward to speak.

“Alright, everyone is merely worried that these foreigners might disrupt Liangzhou City. But with only a few hundred of them, including women and children, can they cause more chaos than the Northern Di? They are also innocent victims. If we can help, we should. There’s no need for extra arrangements. The temporary tents used for treating the wounded are still up. We can let them stay there for now; it won’t consume much food.”

After speaking, he handed a list to Xiao Ji.

“General Xiao, this is a token of Feng’s support for the reconstruction of Liangzhou—grain, cloth, horses, ironware, and medicine. If there’s anything else needed, just let me know, and Feng Shan will find a way to provide it.”

Following this, other merchants also began offering their support.

After the battle, they knew that Xiao Ji and the defending troops were the rock-solid foundation of Liangzhou, helping it recover as quickly as possible was beneficial for both the city and them.

“General, here’s a contribution from the Tie family.”

“And from the Ma family.”

“Don’t forget the Huo family too!”

Since the city walls were intact and their foundations were undamaged, providing these resources was not difficult.