When the Japanese pirates were escorted into the city, the sun had already set, leaving only a fiery red sunset glow in the sky, as if a fire had burned half the sky red. Under the illumination of the sunset glow, everything in the world was blood red.
The Japanese pirate captives, surrounded by the rosy glow, could not help but tremble all over, remembering the fear they felt when they were enveloped by the fire.
After the Japanese pirates captured entered the city, the Zhejiang army soldiers began to enter the city.
Under the illumination of the setting sun, the city seemed to be covered with festive red silk, and the ground seemed to be spread with a red carpet.
The Zhejiang Army soldiers marched into the city with their heads held high and their chests puffed out, as if they were walking on a red carpet.
Nature brings the sense of ritual to its fullest.
"Master Zhu, fellow Zhejiang Army soldiers, please enter the city. The celebration banquet is ready."
Prefect Shang led a group of officials outside the city gate and bowed to invite Zhu Ping'an and a group of Zhejiang army soldiers into the city.
"Thank you, Lord Shang, and thank you, Lords."
Zhu Ping'an bowed to express his gratitude, and led a group of Zhejiang army soldiers, dressed in red glow, slowly into the city gate.
Although the sun has set, the sky is still bright. However, the city gate is long and narrow, and the light is dim. When you walk into the city gate from the bright outside, the view is dim. When you walk into the city from the city gate, the view is bright again.
The Zhejiang Army soldiers who walked out of the city gate subconsciously squinted their eyes to allow their eyes to adapt to the light.
"Dong Dong Dong, clang clang clang, wipe wipe wipe..."
Just as the Zhejiang Army soldiers squinted their eyes to adapt to the light, suddenly gongs and drums sounded, suonas rang out, and a festive sound of drums and music rang out.
What the hell
The Zhejiang Army soldiers opened their eyes in surprise, and saw countless common people lining the streets to welcome them with joy and cheers. Countless people lined up on both sides of the road, waving their arms excitedly and waving colorful banners. The team stretched along the road with no end in sight.
There are ten large cowhide drums that can be hugged by three people located near the city gate. In front of each drum there are three shirtless strong men waving drumsticks and beating the drum. The drum beats are the joyful and festive rhythm of the New Year.
Hundreds of ordinary people gathered around the city gate, beating gongs and playing suonas, playing cheerful melodies in sync with the joyful drum beats.
There are even dragon and lion dances, and people rowing land boats holding "oars" and twisting their heads like drunkards... ...
It is more festive and lively than the Chinese New Year.
"Welcome the Zhejiang Army to return with a great victory."
"Master Zhu, all the military officers, you have worked hard. It is our blessing to have you protecting us."
"My benefactor, my benefactor is back. Thanks to Lord Zhu and the soldiers of the Zhejiang Army, we were able to escape the Japanese pirates."
"Thank you, Lord Zhu and all the military officers. Without you, we, the people of Suzhou City, wouldn't be where we are today."
As soon as the people saw the Zhejiang army leaving the city gate, they couldn't help but shout excitedly, and many people even had tears of excitement in their eyes.
"Master Zhu, fellow soldiers, this is the chicken soup that my wife and I have been cooking for a whole day. It is so delicious. Come and have a taste."
"Master Zhu, fellow soldiers, these are pot cakes and steamed cakes made by our family. They are not good things, I hope you don't dislike them."
"Master Zhu, you have been fighting all day, you must be thirsty. This is the rice wine we brewed ourselves. Have a bowl to quench your thirst."
"My benefactors, these are apples and oranges that we grew ourselves. Please try them..."
When Zhu Ping'an led the Zhejiang army soldiers out of the city gate and onto the road, the common people who lined the streets to welcome them brought baskets of rice wine, chicken soup, fruits, cakes and other food they brought from home. They waved their arms enthusiastically, inviting Zhu Ping'an and the Zhejiang army soldiers to enjoy the food they brought.
"Thank you, folks. Thank you very much, folks."
Zhu Ping'an waved his right hand to thank the enthusiastic people and politely declined their enthusiasm.
However, the people were so enthusiastic that it was hard to refuse their kindness.
When passing by an excited old couple, Zhu Ping'an couldn't refuse and had to take a steamed cake they made.
"It's delicious, thank you uncle and aunt."
Zhu Ping'an took a bite and praised it highly.
When the old man and the old lady saw Zhu Ping'an eating the steamed buns they made, they were so happy that their faces were full of happy smiles. They told everyone they met that Lord Zhu personally praised the steamed buns they made for being delicious.
The Zhejiang Army soldiers were fed all kinds of food by the enthusiastic common people.
There was a young man from the Zhejiang Army who was enthusiastically pulled by an old lady and drank a full bowl of chicken soup.
He had just escaped from the enthusiastic old lady, but every two steps he took, he was stopped by a woman in her twenties and forced to drink a bowl of rice wine.
That’s not all. Before he had walked far, he had several apples, oranges, cakes and other foods in his arms.
All the Zhejiang Army soldiers, without exception, were fed various foods by the enthusiastic common people.
"Thank you, children. If you hadn't driven away the Japanese pirates, the people of Suzhou would have suffered. Don't refuse. This is just a small token of our appreciation."
"If you don't take it, do you think you are looking down on me, an old man?"
"Don't be polite. This is our gift. It's not a good thing, but just a token of our gratitude. When we were in trouble, you stood up without hesitation, fearing life and death, and repelled the pirates."
"This is what you deserve. You fought hard against the Japanese pirates outside, and went through fire and water, so that we can live a peaceful life. It's just a small token of your appreciation. Please don't refuse it, otherwise we will not be able to live with it."
No matter how polite the Zhejiang army soldiers were, they had to surrender under the enthusiastic offensive of the people who lined the streets to welcome them.
Not only food, but even the Zhejiang Army soldiers received handkerchiefs stuffed into their arms by young girls and wives.
His face turned red amid the laughter of his comrades.
The Zhejiang Army soldiers were welcomed by the common people, given food and drink, and fed enthusiastically. After a series of bloody battles and long journeys, their original tiredness and fatigue disappeared in an instant.
Even the resentment of being locked outside the city gate for verification and identification after returning victoriously had disappeared.
Amid the cheers of the common people who lined the streets to welcome them and offered them food and drink, the Zhejiang Army officers and soldiers were all excited and moved.
The gratitude, praise and recognition from the people made the Zhejiang Army soldiers hold their heads high and chests puffed out, and their chests were filled with honor, pride and pride.
At this moment, they were proud that they were members of the Zhejiang Army. At this moment, their hearts were full of fighting spirit, and they had a deeper understanding of Zhu Ping'an's teachings.
“I am a soldier
Coming from the common people, bathed in the emperor's grace
Defeat the Japanese invaders
Eliminate the Huns;
I am a soldier
Love the King and the People
The Fire War tested me
A firmer stance;
Hey, hold your weapon tightly.
Eyes can see clearly
Who dares to invade my country
Beat him without mercy... "
No one knew who started it, but the Zhejiang Army soldiers all sang their military songs in unison.
For a moment, military songs were loud.