Chapter 1347: Underlying Currents
Chapter 1347: Underlying Currents
January 4th, 2018
August of the 194th year.
The grand foreign invasion had finally come to an end, but its impact lingered on.
Over a million soldiers had perished in the battle, leaving almost every family in Lu Hai Kong's three provinces draped in mourning.
Lu Hai Kong was not idle either. After the battle, he used the teleportation array to appear in various system cities, with the same purpose in each—to organize grand memorial ceremonies.
These ceremonies were not only to commemorate the fallen soldiers but also to soothe the civilians' hearts.
After all, in just twelve short days, Lu Hai Kong's civilians had been terrified, or perhaps it was more accurate to say that Lu Hai Kong's efforts during those twelve days had left the civilians in a state of shock.
Although there had been an eight-day build-up before the foreign invasion, the actual combat lasted only four days. Many civilians were still unclear about what had transpired, especially in the interior regions of Lu Hai Kong's territory, where the foreign demons had not reached. They had barely grasped the situation when they were informed that the war was over and they had emerged victorious.
If this were the only news, it would have been more than welcome. Although they didn't understand what had happened, at least the victory was easier to accept than defeat.
However, this victory came at a heavy cost, as news of over a million soldiers' deaths soon followed.
While the victory might have brought joy to the civilians, the subsequent news made it difficult for them to feel happy. It could even be considered a devastating blow to the civilians.
After all, these were over a million living beings, not just soldiers under Lu Hai Kong's command but also civilians. Among them were a small number of Data NPC soldiers and a significant number of Native NPC soldiers.
With the death of over a million soldiers, it meant that hundreds of thousands of families under Lu Hai Kong's command were now incomplete, some even shattered.
This was an unprecedented defeat for Lu Hai Kong and an experience his civilians had never faced before.
In a single night, hundreds of thousands of parents had to bury their children, and the emotions of sorrow and fear permeated Lu Hai Kong's territory. In this situation, Lu Hai Kong had no choice but to personally conduct grand memorial ceremonies to console the wounded and dispel their fears.
While Lu Hai Kong was busy with the ceremonies for the fallen soldiers and comforting the civilians, he had no time to tend to his own gains. Meanwhile, on the other side, the warlords also received news of the war's end.
They had just begun preparing to support Lu Hai Kong when their armies set out, only to receive word from Lu Hai Kong that the war was over and their assistance was no longer needed.
This left everyone stunned.
It was common knowledge that these warlords had been closely monitoring Lu Hai Kong's situation since the start of the battle, and they were well-informed about the developments there.
Initially, they were aware that Lu Hai Kong was being overwhelmed by the foreign demons and were ready to offer help, fearing that he might not be able to hold out.
But no one could have predicted that Lu Hai Kong, who had been at a complete disadvantage just a day ago, suffering various defeats, would turn the tables within a day. The grand-scale foreign invasion, which seemed like it would crush Lu Hai Kong, had abruptly ended. This outcome was beyond anyone's imagination.
Of course, although the warlords were momentarily bewildered, they halted their plans to provide further support to Lu Hai Kong.
Though their steps had halted, their curiosity only intensified, eager to uncover the mysteries of the battle. Why had Lu Hai Kong achieved such a remarkable turnaround, reversing their fortunes in just one day?
The various warlords were convinced that a profound secret lay within, a secret that could potentially shake the entire Three Kingdoms world. Thus, they spared no effort in investigating Lu Hai Kong's actions, determined to uncover how he had repelled the foreign demons.
However, this was no simple task. Despite their exhaustive efforts, the warlords couldn't find any clues as to how Lu Hai Kong had driven out the foreign invaders. But during their investigations, they stumbled upon some unexpected discoveries.
First, they learned that all participants in the final battle had been ordered to remain silent about the events of that day. Lu Hai Kong had strictly forbidden any discussion, and those who defied this order faced severe punishment.
This was an astonishing development, as Lu Hai Kong had never issued such a command before. It only fueled the warlords' suspicions, making them believe that Lu Hai Kong had something to hide.
Their other discovery was even more shocking. They found that Lu Hai Kong had suffered massive casualties in the four-day battle.
Lu Hai Kong had not concealed this fact, as he had been preoccupied with managing the aftermath. The warlords easily obtained the casualty reports from the previous battle, and when they did, they were stunned.
The reports listed over a million soldiers, thousands of mid-level generals, and dozens of high-ranking officers among the casualties.
Everyone who saw these reports came to the same conclusion: Lu Hai Kong had gambled and lost, sacrificing a significant portion of his forces.
Now, the warlords finally understood why Lu Hai Kong had rushed to hold memorial ceremonies in major cities and implement various consolation policies for his troops after the war. They also began to make sense of his peculiar behavior following the battle.
Some warlords even started to harbor certain thoughts, but despite their ambitions, Lu Hai Kong remained an imposing figure.
Ever since Dong Zhuo's entry into the capital, Lu Hai Kong had loomed over the warlords like a towering mountain, leaving them breathless under his oppressive presence.
Faced with such a formidable force, even if they knew of Lu Hai Kong's heavy losses, they dared not make any reckless moves.
Not only was Lu Hai Kong's might awe-inspiring, but the warlords also remained in the dark about how he had ultimately driven out the foreign demons.
Until they uncovered this mystery, they would not dare to act impulsively.
Amidst this tense peace, Lu Hai Kong spent five days using teleportation arrays to conduct grand memorial ceremonies in over a dozen system cities.
Finally, after performing a spirit enshrinement ceremony in Yellow Emperor City, Lu Hai Kong considered his tasks complete, and he could finally take a breather.
During this downtime, Lu Hai Kong paid no heed to the undercurrents of unrest outside. Instead, he focused on tallying and organizing his gains from the recent events.
(End of Chapter)
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