si-mexico Chapter 204: Victory
Chapter 204: Victory
After the victory in the frontier war, Lian Di and Lian Fang led the army back in triumph. Along the way, the people lined the streets to welcome them, and the cheers were endless. The capital was decorated with lights and people gathered at the city gate early, waiting for the return of the heroes in their hearts.
When the army led by Lian Di and Lian Fang entered the capital, gongs and drums were blaring, firecrackers were blasting, and colorful flags were flying. Lian Di was dressed in armor and looked heroic, while Lian Fang was gentle and charming, with a soft but strong appearance. They rode on tall horses, followed by neat and uniform soldiers, with a magnificent momentum. At the city gate, the emperor personally led the civil and military officials to welcome the triumphant soldiers. The emperor was wearing a dragon robe and had a smile on his face. His eyes were full of admiration and gratitude for Lian Di and Lian Fang. The civil and military officials stood solemnly on both sides and shouted in unison: "Welcome back triumphantly! May the great Qi country be peaceful and prosperous!"
After entering the city, the emperor immediately ordered the preparation of a grand celebration banquet, inviting all the heroes to gather together to celebrate the victory. The palace was busy inside and outside, the maids carefully decorated the palace, and the chefs were busy preparing delicious dishes. The whole palace was filled with a festive atmosphere.
When night fell, the imperial garden of the palace was decorated like a dream, with brilliant lights. The celebration banquet officially began. The emperor sat on the dragon throne, Lian Di and Lian Fang sat on both sides, and generals such as Qinglong, Baiyu and Heihu took their seats one by one. All civil and military officials were also present, and the banquet scene was extremely spectacular. At the beginning of the banquet, the emperor first raised his glass to salute all the soldiers: "The great victory in this border war is all thanks to the heroic fighting of all the soldiers, especially the two beloved concubines Lian Di and Lian Fang. They are not only good at both civil and military affairs, but also the pride of my Great Qi. Let us raise our glasses together and toast our heroes!" Everyone shouted in unison: "Cheers to our heroes!" For a time, the wine glasses were intertwined, laughter continued, and the atmosphere was extraordinary.
When the banquet reached its climax, the emperor ordered people to bring exquisite rewards and personally put them on Lian Di and Lian Fang: "Lian Di, you are brave and fearless, and you command with confidence. I specially appoint you as the general who guards the country and give you some gold, silver and jewelry. Lian Fang, you are extremely wise and have unparalleled strategies. I specially appoint you as the general who protects the country and give you precious silk and jade." Generals such as Qinglong, Baiyu and Heihu also received generous rewards. The emperor awarded them one by one: "Qinglong, Baiyu, Heihu, you are brave and good at fighting, and loyal to the country. I specially grant you 100 taels of gold, and make you a marquis and prime minister!" The meritorious officials received the rewards and knelt down to thank him. The scene was very touching. Lian Di and Lian Fang looked at the emperor with tears in their eyes and gratefully said: "Your Majesty is so kind. I will live up to your trust and swear to be loyal to Da Qi until death!"
In addition to fine wine and delicious food, there were also wonderful cultural performances at the celebration banquet. The palace musicians played beautiful music, and the dancers danced gracefully, creating a magnificent scene. Lian Di and Lian Fang were also invited to perform. They showed off their sword dance and zither skills, respectively, with superb skills, which drew cheers from the crowd. Lian Di's sword dance was vigorous and powerful, with graceful and free movements. In the flashing of the sword, it seemed as if she could see her heroic figure on the battlefield. Lian Fang's zither skills were gentle and melodious, and her fingertips gently stroked the strings, playing one touching melody after another. The sound of the zither was like a complaint, as if telling of their experiences on the battlefield.
At the same time, in the square outside the palace, the people were also celebrating the victory. A large stage was set up in the square, and folk artists performed various programs, including acrobatics, crosstalk, singing and dancing, which attracted many spectators. Soldiers drank in the square, recounted their heroic deeds on the battlefield, and laughed and talked.
At the end of the banquet, Lian Di and Lian Fang sat together with Qing Long, Bai Yu, Hei Hu and other generals, recalling every detail of the battlefield. Lian Di said: "This victory is inseparable from everyone's concerted efforts. Qing Long, Bai Yu, Hei Hu, your bravery and wisdom are the key to our victory over the Golden Wolf Tribe." Qing Long smiled and said: "General Lian Di, you are too kind. If it were not for your wise command, we would not have won the victory so smoothly." Lian Fang looked into the distance, her eyes full of longing for the future: "This victory is just the beginning, we must continue to work hard to make Da Qi more prosperous."
After the banquet, the emperor summoned Lian Di and Lian Fang to the imperial study and personally praised their achievements. The emperor said: "Lian Di, Lian Fang, your bravery and wisdom make me feel very happy. I have decided to promote you to the left and right prime ministers in the palace to assist me in governing the country." Lian Di and Lian Fang knelt down to thank him and said gratefully: "Your Majesty's kindness, I will live up to your trust and do my best to assist you and ensure the peace and prosperity of the country of Qi."
Afterwards, Qinglong, Baiyu, Heihu and other generals were also invited to a courtyard in the palace for a party. There was a small banquet in the courtyard, and the soldiers talked happily. Qinglong raised his glass and said, "We have returned victorious from this battle, and we have to thank every soldier for their efforts. Let's raise our glasses together and toast to victory!" Everyone shouted in unison: "Cheers to victory!" Then, they drank the wine and laughed to their heart's content.
After the celebration banquet, the palace returned to its former tranquility. Lian Di and Lian Fang continued to assist the emperor in the palace and handle state affairs. Their names spread throughout the Great Qi and became heroes in people's hearts. The people in the border areas also enjoyed long-term peace and tranquility after this victory. The border areas that had suffered from war began to recover, the people lived and worked in peace, and the social order was in good order.
Lian Di and Lian Fang not only achieved high positions in the court, but also had a happy family life. Their husbands were loyal generals, and the couples supported each other and worked together for the prosperity of Da Qi. Their children also grew up healthily in this peaceful land, received a good education, and inherited their mothers' wisdom and courage.
In the days ahead, Lian Di and Lian Fang will continue to assist the emperor and contribute to the prosperity of Da Qi. Their stories will be passed down by future generations and become legends that inspire countless people. Under their governance, Da Qi enjoyed peace and prosperity, and there was no more war on the border. The heroic deeds of Lian Di and Lian Fang will be forever engraved in the history of Da Qi and become an immortal chapter.
The victory of Lian Di and Lian Fang is not only the end of a battle, but also a new beginning. They won the battle with wisdom and courage, and protected the peace of Da Qi with loyalty and selflessness. Their names will always be associated with the glorious history of Da Qi, and they will become heroes admired by future generations.