Chapter 434: Long time no see, Yanjing City
At noon the next day, Jiang Chen officially led the 250,000-strong Yan State army, along with the three generals Yu Shuo, Yuan Hao, and Lin Xing, as well as Gongsun Liang and Mei Zhixing, on the journey back to Yan State.
As Jiang Chen led his army to retreat, the 150,000 troops guarding Nanxi County and Shanyang Pass also set out on the journey back to Yan State.
After marching for half a month, the rear army led by Jiang Chen finally returned to the northern border.
After three long months, the capital of Yan State had already moved from the original capital of Xia State to Jibei City.
The name of Jibei City was also changed to "Yanjing City".
Looking at Yanjing City, which has expanded more than five times since he first arrived in the northern border, Jiang Chen was filled with emotion.
It has to be said that Yan State's infrastructure strength has been greatly improved after Jiang Chen established the military farming system.
Even during the three months when Jiang Chen attacked Qi.
The newly established Science and Technology Advancement Department made use of some of the ideas mentioned by Jiang Chen.
Cement and reinforced concrete structures were used in combination for the expansion of Yanjing City!
However, the new imperial capital of Yan State has not been fully completed. Only part of the main structure and the imperial city have been completed.
But just the completed part is enough to make the world sigh in admiration!
Looking at Yanjing City, which had completed most of its expansion in just five months, Jiang Chen couldn't help but smile happily.
Lin Xing and Mei Zhixing, who had just arrived in Yan Country, walked all the way from the northern border and sighed sincerely from time to time.
"It's not unfair that Qi lost to Yan!"
"All along the way, the people of Yan Country were all smiling."
"Even the people of Yan State seem to be dressed much better than the people of Qi State!"
As Mei Zhixing spoke, a hint of admiration flashed across his eyes.
It can be said that the strength of Yan State does not lie in its military strength or its high level of technology.
But it is about the most important thing for a country.
That is - the people’s will!
This is also the important reason why Jiang Chen has been able to go all the way from a small fake eunuch to where he is today!
Because Jiang Chen understands one thing better than anyone else or the leader of any country.
"Since ancient times, those who win the hearts of the people can rule the world!"
Jiang Chen has always maintained this policy and achieved his current status.
Of course, even Yu Shuo and Yuan Hao were surprised when they saw the partially completed Yanjing City.
Just like that, everyone followed Jiang Chen into Yanjing City with surprise.
After learning the news of Jiang Chen's triumphant return, the people of the entire Yanjing City spontaneously gathered on both sides of the street.
Together, we welcome Jiang Chen and the Yan country soldiers returning victoriously!
Accompanied by the sound of orderly horse hooves, 50,000 soldiers of the Shenshu Camp, led by Yu Shuo, marched forward.
Riding on the fine horse under his crotch, he stepped into the city gate in high spirits.
Looking at these elite Yan State soldiers, the people standing on both sides of the street praised them proudly.
"Look, this is one of the most elite soldiers of our Yan Nation!"
"My son, look at these uncles. Each of them is the most respectable person in our Yan Country."
A middle-aged man with his son said to his son with a smile.
The child, who was about six years old, heard what his father said and spoke in a baby voice.
"Dad, when I grow up, I want to be a respected person like them!"
"Hahaha, okay, okay, Daddy supports you!"
Listening to the conversation between the father and son, the people around them also smiled happily.
Behind the 50,000 soldiers of the Shenshu Camp were 30,000 soldiers of the Shenji Camp.
Although they also rode war horses, they looked more like mounted archers.
In addition to the muskets hung on horseback, the soldiers of the Shenjiying Camp were also equipped with crossbows on their waists.
In addition to these two weapons, the soldiers of the Shenji Camp are also equipped with a foldable spear!
This is the Shenjiying, one of the most elite armies under Jiang Chen!
The Shenji Camp quickly followed the Shenshu Camp, and behind them was Jiang Chen's carriage.
I saw a huge black chariot pulled by three rhinoceros-like armored beasts, moving quickly towards the direction of the imperial city.
The person in charge of driving was none other than the leader of Guigu's Eighteen Death Soldiers - Long Yi!
As for the other seventeen Guigu warriors, there were Long San, Long Wu and Long Qi who were riding horses and guarding the chariot.
They all hid in the dark, escorting Jiang Chen all the way to the imperial city.
When he was about to pass in front of the people, Jiang Chen pressed the mechanism next to the dragon throne.
With a series of "clicking" sounds of the mechanism turning, the entire top of the chariot slowly opened.
Immediately afterwards, the entire platform where Jiang Chen was located gradually rose up.
As the platform rose, Jiang Chen, dressed in a black dragon robe, appeared in the sight of the people on both sides of the road.
Seeing Jiang Chen's figure, all the people became excited.
"My child, look, this is the Emperor of our Yan Country!"
"We pay our respects to His Majesty. Long !"
"Congratulations, Your Majesty, on your triumphant return!!"
A crowd of people fell to the ground with a loud bang and shouted loudly to Jiang Chen in unison.
Listening to the shouts of the people on both sides of the road, Jiang Chen smiled and waved to them.
"My dear ministers, please stand up."
"I'm back!!"
Looking at these his own people, Jiang Chen shouted loudly.
After hearing Jiang Chen's words, all the people slowly stood up.
Just like that, under the gazes of the people, Jiang Chen's carriage slowly drove into the imperial city.
As Jiang Chen's chariot frame slowly came down, Jiang Chen pressed the mechanism and returned to the chariot.
Immediately afterwards, Jiang Chen walked out of the chariot.
At this time, outside the chariot, the civil and military officials who came to greet them lined up in two rows.
Standing in the front were two cabinet members, Yuan Taifu and Yu Yanyi.
And behind them was Li Yuanyi, who was responsible for guarding the northern border.
"Your Majesty, I respectfully welcome you back to the throne. Long live the Emperor!"
When they saw Jiang Chen slowly stepping down from the chariot, all the civil and military officials, led by Grand Tutor Yuan, bowed to the ground.
Facing the kneeling ministers, Jiang Chen gently raised his hand and spoke very calmly.
"My lords, please stand up!"
" Thank you all for your hard work during my absence ."
As Jiang Chen finished speaking, a number of civil officials and military generals bowed and thanked him.
"Your Majesty, what are you talking about? These are the duties and responsibilities that we, as subjects, should fulfill."
After exchanging greetings with a group of civil and military officials, Jiang Chen's gaze shifted to the figures standing in front of the palace gate.
Several beautiful figures looked at Jiang Chen in front of them, and tears filled their eyes for a moment.
