Chapter 133.2
Meanwhile, Chai Yuxin had already swept through the five northeastern countries.
Not only had she dealt with the disciples of the Yellow Sky Sect in those five nations, but she had also moved the vast majority of their wealth back with her.
Chai Yuxin was extremely satisfied with the battle and shouted, Sisters, we have emerged victorious, its time to return to the court! After we return, I will commend you all to His Majesty so that he may reward you generously!
Yes, General! everyone exclaimed joyfully.
About a week later, they finally returned to the court.
Chai Yuxin reported the details of the battle at the court.
Lin Beifan had been watching the progress of the battle in real time and chuckled, General Chai and all the valiant soldiers of Great Xia, you have all worked hard! General Chai, listen to my decree. Due to the consecutive victories in these past days, I will now bestow honors upon you all at once! I confer upon you the title of Duchess Fengwu and additionally reward you with ten thousand taels of gold!
Thank you, Your Majesty, for the reward! Chai Yuxin was overjoyed.
This reward truly touched her heart!
You should know that she is the first female general to be granted the title of Duchess!
The news will surely turn everyone dumbfounded!
Every member of the Phoenix Army is a woman who doesnt yield to men! Although you are a soldier, I will set a precedent. You will be paid military salaries according to the treatment of ninth-rank officials! In addition, each of you will be rewarded with an extra 100 taels!
The representatives of the Phoenix Army were overjoyed: Thank you, Your Majesty, for your generous reward!
Being paid according to the treatment of ninth-rank officials, they would receive over 30 taels of silver per year, which is equivalent to the cost of a concrete house each year.
For the elite soldiers, this treatment was truly generous!
Each was also awarded 100 taels, a considerable sum!
As for the other troops, they too have made contributions, and each will be awarded 3 taels of silver!
Following that, Lin Beifan went on to reward several other meritorious officials.
Over 500,000 taels were dispersed just like that!
Everyone was overjoyed!
They thought to themselves, working for such a generous Emperor is worth it!
After defeating the Yellow Sky Sect, the Great Xia kingdom welcomed a period of peace.
Due to the increase in numerous resources and population, it was imperative to take the time to assimilate and transform them into ones own strength.
However, the situation in the neighboring Great Zhu and Great Shi kingdoms was not looking good.
Since General Tiangong and General Digong had moved their headquarters to those two great kingdoms, the Yellow Sky Sects development was booming and spreading like wildfire.
The Great Shi Kingdom and the Great Zhu Kingdom were in constant distress.
No matter how they tried to eradicate the disciples of the Yellow Sky Sect, they seemed indestructible; for every group killed, another would appear.
They had no choice but to send envoys to ask Great Xia for assistance.
Lin Beifan was in quite a predicament: I am aware of your difficulties! However, we have just fought a major battle and suffered heavy losses; we really cannot afford to help. So, please return to your land.
The two envoys cursed silently in their hearts: Fought a major battle and suffered heavy losses?
Youre talking nonsense with your eyes wide open!
Your troops went into battle beating drums and gongs, and you resolved the war without barely lifting a finger!
And now you claim to have suffered heavy losses?
Youve all fattened your wallets!
The carts were filled to the brim with gold, silver, and jewels as they were hauled back!
We are also aware of the situation in Great Xia.
The envoy from Great Shi said, telling a boldfaced lie with eyes wide open. We deeply sympathize with the losses suffered by Great Xia! Therefore, we understand if Great Xia does not send troops! We only hope that Your Majesty could provide us with that great drum capable of dispelling enchantments, for which Great Shi would be eternally grateful!
Yes, just providing the great drum will suffice! added the envoy from Great Zhu.
They had already made their inquiries and found out that Great Xias overwhelming victory over the Yellow Sky Sect was entirely due to a single great drum.
Indeed, as long as the drum was sounded, the disciples of the Yellow Sky Sect would come to their senses.
With that, the threat posed by the disciples of the Yellow Sky Sect would be nullified.
Youre talking about that big drum, but its really quite unfortunate!
Lin Beifan sighed, It broke on the way back. Its unusable now, so Im afraid I cant help you with that!
What? It broke?
Its unusable?
The two envoys were shocked.
Lin Beifan nodded seriously.
Great Xia Emperor, that drum is it really broken? the Great Zhu envoy asked.
Lin Beifan said with a stern face, A monarch does not joke, why would I deceive you?
The two envoys blinked.
Broken?
How could it be?
Such a precious drum, would anyone really bear to damage it?
They looked at Lin Beifans sincere and innocent face, only to feel that he wasnt telling the truth!
At this moment, Lin Beifan waved his hand: Alright, if theres nothing else, you may leave. I need to rest now!
The two envoys retreated in frustration, talking as they walked.
Do you believe him when he says that drum is broken?
How could I? That foolish emperor never has a word of truth in his mouth. Hes completely corrupt!
I think so too. His conscience is utterly rotten, not just his heart, but even the blood he bleeds is black! But what do we do now? Without the drum, we cant complete our mission!
Lets just send someone to steal it!
Good idea, lets do that!
So, they spent a lot of money to bribe many high-ranking officials and finally found out the whereabouts of the drum.
Then they sent out experts to steal the big drum.
When those experts sneaked into the imperial palace and arrived at the place where the drums were stored, they were stunned to find that there were actually 10 big drums.
Wow, there are actually 10 big drums!
Which one is the real one?
They all look the same to me; they must all be real! Great Xia has 10 big drums and doesnt share even one with us. Thats just too despicable!
Lets just take them all back, not leaving a single one for Great Xia!
Hehe, good idea!
So, they stole all 10 big drums and sneaked them back.
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