My Antique Mirror Is A Portal To Another World-Chapter 554: From Now On, I Can Only Move Forward

After receiving Wu Ruizhan, Zhong Zi’an, and Xie Kun’s salutations, Feng Xiyan dismounted and walked up to them.

Reaching out to help Wu Ruizhan up, he said, "Welcome to our family, General Wu, General Xie, and General Zhong."

"Thank you, Great General," the three of them replied in unison.

After everyone stood up, Feng Xiyan smiled and turned to look at Zhan Qi. "Today is a great day! General Zhan, prepare a banquet to welcome our brothers!"

"Yes, Great General!"

Looking at Feng Xiyan’s sincere eyes, Wu Ruizhan said, "Great General, this subordinate will return and bring the others to the Yurong Border Pass Garrison."

Taking out his tiger talisman and military token, he presented them to Feng Xiyan and added, "This is the tiger talisman and military token of my Wu Army. From now on, they belong to you, Great General."

Feng Xiyan accepted the tiger talisman but refused the military token. "This general will accept the tiger talisman. General Wu, you should keep the military token. You will need it when you lead the army for this general in the future."

Surprised that Feng Xiyan did not take the military token, Wu Ruizhan froze for a second. Regaining his composure, he said sincerely, "Thank you for your trust, Great General."

"Mhm. This general will wait for you and our brothers at the Yurong Border Pass Garrison."

Leaving those words behind, Feng Xiyan mounted his warhorse and returned to the garrison together with Zhan Qi.

Watching the two of them disappear into the distance, Xie Kun glanced at the military token in Wu Ruizhan’s hand and commented, "Our new master is truly different from the Jin Emperor."

Wu Ruizhan nodded. "Although Great General Feng is famous for his ruthlessness and prowess on the battlefield, he is also known for his benevolence and kindness toward his subordinates and the common people."

Clenching the military token, Wu Ruizhan looked at the sun hanging above them and muttered, "This general believes that today’s choice will change our lives in the future."

Xie Kun and Zhong Zi’an could only exchange silent looks at his words.

After a brief pause, Wu Ruizhan said, "Let’s go back. We need to share this good news with our brothers."

Clasping their fists, Xie Kun and Zhong Zi’an replied in unison, "Yes, General Wu."

As the three of them mounted their warhorses and rode back to the Wu Army’s camp, Bai Hanyun let out a sigh of relief.

Leaning back in her chair, she commented, "That was really nerve-wracking. I thought it would be hard for Feng Xiyan to convince them. In the end, they only asked for some basic conditions before agreeing to join us."

Standing behind her, Hua Yuyu calmly said, "With news of your grain and grocery stores spreading far and wide, it’s only natural for them to choose to join Brother Feng. In other people’s eyes, Miss Bai, you are Brother Feng’s fiancée. Therefore, what is yours is also his."

Rubbing her chin, Bai Hanyun nodded in realization. "You are right. In a world plagued by war and natural disasters, supplies are more valuable than gold. Only fools would reject Feng Xiyan’s invitation." 𝘧𝘳𝘦ℯ𝓌𝘦𝒷𝘯𝑜𝑣𝘦𝓁.𝒸𝘰𝓂

While they were discussing this, Wu Ruizhan and his two generals returned to the Wu Army’s camp.

Seeing them come back, the other generals hurried over.

"Great General Wu, how did it go?" Chi Minghao asked anxiously.

Looking at their anxious faces, Wu Ruizhan dismounted from his warhorse and said, "Great General Feng has agreed to this general’s conditions."

Turning to Chi Minghao, he instructed, "General Chi, gather everyone. This general has something to announce."

Knowing that the news he was about to announce would shape their future, Chi Minghao clasped his fists and responded, "This subordinate will arrange it immediately."

Fifteen minutes later, Wu Ruizhan stood before three hundred thousand soldiers.

Scanning the faces filled with hidden curiosity and uncertainty, he calmly said, "Brothers, today, this general has something important to announce. Two sichens ago, Great General Feng reached out to this general and invited this general to join the Feng Army."

The moment his words fell, the soldiers were shocked. However, they restrained their questions and waited patiently for Wu Ruizhan to continue.

After a brief pause, he went on, "After a serious discussion with the generals, we decided to accept Great General Feng’s invitation. Half a sichen ago, this general met with Great General Feng and informed him of this general’s three conditions."

"The first condition is to save our families from the Jin Emperor."

"The second condition is that the Feng Army must not harm the common people or kill innocent people if there ever comes a day when they conquer the Jin Empire. This included the innocent ministers and generals of the Jin Empire’s imperial court."

"The third condition is that Great General Feng must leave dignity to the Jin Empire’s royal family after he conquers the empire."

Scanning the soldiers’ expressions, Wu Ruizhan added heavily, "Great General Feng had accepted and vowed that he would fulfill this general’s conditions."

Hearing this, the soldiers looked at him with anticipation and hope in their eyes.

Clenching his fists, Wu Ruizhan said solemnly, "Today, this general will give all of you a choice. If any of you wish to return to the Jin Empire, this general will provide you with enough supplies to reach your destination."

"However, for those who are willing to join the Feng Army together with this general, right here and now, this general promises that the day we return to the Jin Empire will be the day we rescue our families from the Jin Emperor’s hands."

Looking at the soldiers, he solemnly instructed, "Now, go and pack up, then gather here again in half a sichen."

Clasping their fists, the soldiers responded in unison, "Yes, Great General Wu!"

After the soldiers dispersed to carry out their tasks, Wu Ruizhan turned to the generals. "You have all heard this general’s words. You should think it over carefully one last time. If your decision stays the same, then gather here as well in half a sichen."

Although the generals had already made their decision, they still followed Wu Ruizhan’s order.

"Yes, Great General Wu."

Left alone in the open field, Wu Ruizhan let out a long sigh. ’From now on, I can only move forward.’