eurekapd Chapter 161 Apologizing to the Soldiers
Chapter 161 Apologizing to the Soldiers
When Yun Qingqing heard this, she said to him, "Uncle San, don't worry. I have gas masks in my Qiankun bag that can resist the poisonous fog." As she spoke, she took out more than 10,000 gas masks from the space.
When the Yun family members saw the gas masks, excitement and curiosity appeared in their eyes.
Yun Jingbang said excitedly: "Abao, you are really our savior. You have all kinds of treasures."
Yun Chenghao smiled and said, "We came in wearing this gas mask, Abao, and we didn't feel any discomfort. Everyone can wear this gas mask and leave this damn place safely."
After hearing what Yun Chenghao said, everyone looked at the gas masks curiously.
Yun Chengyuan fiddled with the gas mask and said with a smile, "I didn't expect that this strange-looking little thing could actually protect against poisonous fog."
Yun Chengxiao also held the gas mask, examined it carefully, and agreed, "Yeah, this thing looks weird, but I didn't expect it to be so useful."
Marshal Yun smiled and said, "Okay, with this gas mask, we can leave here."
"Grandfather, when will we leave the Valley of Fallen Souls?" Yun Chengying asked Marshal Yun.
Marshal Yun thought for a moment and said, "Let's leave tomorrow morning and let everyone have a good rest today."
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After nightfall, the soldiers began to cook in big pots, and wisps of smoke rose in the valley.
Steaming food was stewing in a large pot, including large pieces of meat, plump potatoes and various vegetables.
The soldiers who were cooking were busy in an orderly manner, some adding firewood, some stirring the food in the pot.
The other soldiers sat around the campfire and chatted. The laughter and conversation echoed in the camp, making it lively and warm.
The Yun family members also sat around the campfire and chatted like the soldiers.
Yun Chengying and Yun Chengxi enthusiastically shared with the soldiers how the enemy beat them after they were captured and forced them to surrender to the Northern Desert Kingdom, but they would rather die than surrender.
Yun Jingzhong and his son Yun Chengyan discussed their itinerary after leaving the valley with soldiers such as Gu Wu.
Yun Qingqing sat next to Marshal Yun and listened to him recalling the years of battle.
Marshal Yun looked at the people sitting together with a deep gaze, and slowly said, "A Bao, our Yun family can be so glorious today because of the loyalty of these Yun family soldiers. Whether on the battlefield or in the Valley of Fallen Souls, these Yun family soldiers never abandon our Yun family."
Marshal Yun clenched his fists as he spoke, his heart sinking. "We have 30,000 Yun Family soldiers accompanying us on this expedition. Every one of them is a warrior, a hero defending their country. Yet, 20,000 of them...are gone. Their wives, children, and elders at home are still waiting for their return."
As he spoke, his eyes began to tear up. "It's because of my incompetence as the Marshal that they've fallen into this desperate situation. Those soldiers who died were so young, with bright futures ahead of them. They came to defend their country with such passion, yet they died in this Valley of Fallen Souls."
The air around seemed to become heavy, and the bonfire seemed to feel the heavy atmosphere, and the dancing flames became a little dim.
Everyone in the Yun family and those around them fell silent after listening to the words of the elder lady, and everyone had a heavy look on their face.
Marshal Yun took a deep breath and continued, "I cannot let their sacrifice be in vain. Once I leave this Valley of Fallen Souls, I will avenge them, make the people of Northern Desert pay with blood, and let those fallen heroes rest in peace."
Upon hearing this, the surrounding soldiers suddenly roared in unison, "Let the Northern Desert Kingdom pay for its blood debt with blood!"
All the soldiers roared in anger: "Let the Northern Desert Kingdom pay for its blood debt with blood!"
After everyone finished shouting, Marshal Yun stood up and walked to the center, saying with a sense of self-blame: "My fellow soldiers, it is my Yun family that has let you down. It is because of my, the marshal's, wrong decision that has put everyone in such a predicament. I apologize to each and every one of you." As he spoke, he bowed deeply and did not stand up for a long time.
Upon seeing this, everyone in the Yun family stood up, walked to the side of Marshal Yun, then bowed and apologized to the soldiers.
The soldiers had never seen such a scene before and were so frightened that they all knelt on the ground.
An old soldier choked up and said, "Marshal, General, Second Master, Third Master, and all the young masters, you are torturing us! We voluntarily follow the Yun family, and we have no regrets whether we live or die. There are always sacrifices on the battlefield, and we don't blame you, but only those damned Beimo dogs."
You've always been kind to us, caring for our daily needs, using your salaries to supplement our household expenses, and always leading us into battle. You're always the first to rush into danger, and you value our lives deeply. For us, the unsophisticated, to have such good generals like you is a blessing earned through several lifetimes.
The other soldiers echoed, "Yes, Marshal, please don't say that. We've all seen how many victories you've led us to and how many civilians you've saved. This was just an accident, you're not to blame."
Your kindness to us is as great as a mountain. Even if we die, it is worth it. Our lives were given by the Yun family. We are proud to be able to follow the Yun family. No matter what happens, we will only be grateful to you, not resent you. "
A young soldier's eyes welled up as he spoke, "My father used to be a member of the Yun Family Army. Before he died, he told me that the Yun Family was full of loyal and righteous people who treated their men like brothers. He told me to follow the Yun Family Army to defend our country. After I arrived, I found that it was indeed true. Every time we won a battle, you never took the credit for yourself, and you shared all the rewards with us. When we were injured, you were even more anxious than us, and you called doctors to treat us."
I have never regretted following you. I am happy to join the Yun Family Army and defend our country with so many loyal and righteous brothers. Even if I die on the battlefield, I am willing to do so. Those brothers who sacrificed their lives must have been just like us, willing to serve the Yun Family and the people of this world."