"Yes!"
When Ju Zi heard that the war was coming, her expression was serious, but her mood became excited. The war was coming, which meant that her opportunity for revenge had come. Ju Zi gave a slight salute to Xu Tianran, and then left quickly.
Looking at Ju Zi's disappearing back, Xu Tianran murmured to himself, "Star Luo Empire and Heaven Dou Empire will not let go of such a good opportunity. They will definitely take the initiative to launch a war. However, at this time, we are not fully prepared. How should I respond?"
Star Luo City, Freedom Gate.
Ji Lin has brought everyone Freedom Gate back to Star Luo City. Three days have passed since the hostages were rescued and they returned safely to the Star Luo Empire. Three days ago, Ji Lin and the others met the powerful men from various countries who came to rescue them at sea, and then each left with their hostages, while Ji Lin and the others returned with the members of the sect academy belonging to the Star Luo Empire.
Three days have passed, and the situation on the mainland has changed dramatically.
Because of the rescue of the hostages, Sun Moon Empire has greatly strengthened its monitoring of the three countries of the Douluo Continent and Shrek Academy, and has continuously sent heavy troops to the border.
The same is true for the Star Luo Empire and Heaven Dou Empire. The hostages have already returned, and Sun Moon Empire's energy has not yet recovered. This is a good time to inflict heavy damage on them. Neither of the two empires are fools. If they don't weaken the enemy at this time, what are they waiting for? Once Sun Moon Empire is allowed to recover, their situation will be even more difficult.
Anyway, war is inevitable. Instead of letting Sun Moon Empire prepare and take the initiative to start a war, it is better to strike first and take the advantage when Sun Moon Empire is not fully prepared.
The main war factions of the Star Luo Empire and Heaven Dou Empire are already gearing up and ready to send troops to attack Sun Moon Empire at any time.
Although Dou Ling Empire is at the rear, he also understands the truth of the cold. An army including seven Titled Douluo has already set off and quickly headed towards the border. A war is likely to break out in a short time.
In this case, Freedom Gate recalled all the elite disciples who had been training outside, and chose to wait temporarily and wait and see the development of the situation. For the Four Kingdoms War, Ji Lin needed Freedom Gate to secretly save up. Power, like Sun Moon Empire, he is not fully prepared yet, his cultivation has not yet reached its peak, Freedom Gate's disciples have not yet fully grown up, and the trump card created by the underground research laboratory has not yet been completed.
Star Luo City, in the middle of the day, Ji Lin did not wait for the news of the start of the war, but instead welcomed an acquaintance first.
On a hill on the side near the White Tiger Duke's Mansion, there is a tall tombstone. The tombstone is more than two meters high and very wide. The surrounding is very beautifully decorated with granite. There are some carvings of Auspicious Beast on it. Behind it is a tomb that is also repaired with granite.
There is a line of words engraved on the tombstone.
"The grave of my beloved wife Huo Yun'er."
At the signature, there are two words: Dai Hao.
In front of the tombstone, Ji Lin and a young man with black hair stood upright. The young man with black hair had tears in his eyes. It was Huo Yuhao who should have been at the Shrek Academy. This tombstone was the tomb of his mother, Huo Yun'er.
However, the tomb at this time was completely different from before Huo Yuhao left.
At first, the young Huo Yuhao was unable to give his mother a grand burial. He only had a wooden tombstone carved by White Tiger Dagger himself and a piece of loess.
At this time, the tomb had been renovated. Although it was still in the original place, it looked completely different.
Looking at this brand new tombstone and the two words Dai Hao on the tombstone, Huo Yuhao's eyes were a little dull, and he slowly knelt down in front of his mother's tombstone. The hatred and grievances he had accumulated for many years broke out at this moment, and tears rushed out uncontrollably. He fell in front of his mother's tombstone and cried bitterly.
The longing for my mother and the sadness in my heart kept pouring out, turning into tears and sprinkled in front of the tombstone.
Ji Lin watched silently without disturbing him. Now is the time that belongs to Huo Yuhao and his mother.
"Mom, Mom, I'm back, I'm here to see you." After so many years of absence, this was the first time Huo Yuhao came back to pay homage to his mother, and he was filled with guilt.
Over the years, in order to become stronger, he had slept and eaten almost without rest. He didn't even dare to think about his mother because he was afraid that he would be impulsive and take revenge.
His greatest wish is to avenge his mother and make Duke White Tiger Dai Hao kneel down in front of his mother's grave and confess to her.
But what did he see? My mother's tomb was re-erected, and Dai Hao built a new tombstone for her, and named her in the name of my wife. This has always been what my mother hopes for most!
Dai Hao's behavior filled Huo Yuhao's heart with doubts.
Although he was confused, Huo Yuhao would not give up revenge. He knelt down in front of the tombstone again and kowtowed nine times solemnly.
Huo Yuhao said in a deep voice, "Mom, don't worry, your son will always remember your grudge. I want to prove to that person that your son is stronger than him. I can do everything he can do. One day, I will come back here justifiably. In the White Tiger Duke's Mansion, I will trample all of them under my feet. Those who have hurt you, I will make them repay tenfold or a hundredfold. I will make that White Tiger Duke personally welcome you back to the White Tiger Duke's Mansion, admit that you are his legitimate wife, and kneel in front of your soul to repent."
After saying these words, Huo Yuhao took out the sacrifices that had been prepared and placed them one by one in front of his mother's tomb. After kowtowing a few more times, he stood up and reluctantly looked at his mother's tombstone. He raised his hand to wipe the tears from his face. His eyes became firm again. He turned to look at Ji Lin and said, "Let's go, Ji Lin."
"Have you decided yet? You're probably going to die!"
Ji Lin said in a deep voice.
"I have already discussed it with Brother Grandmaster and Teacher. I want to take revenge in a dignified manner. I want my mother to return to the White Tiger Duke's Mansion in a dignified manner. Teacher and the others have also advised me and asked me to wait a little longer, but I don't want to wait anymore. The war is about to begin. This is my only chance."
Huo Yuhao sounded very firm.
Seeing that Huo Yuhao had made up his mind, Ji Lin could only say helplessly, "Okay, I'll send you there."
Ji Lin took Huo Yuhao, released Flying Soul Tool, and flew towards the west.
Yu Ming City is located in the northwest corner of the Star Luo Empire, less than 100 kilometers away from the Ming Dou Mountain Range, and less than 500 kilometers away from the Heaven Dou Empire border. It is an important stronghold for the Star Luo Empire to resist Sun Moon Empire, and is one of the most important supply cities for the front camp.
Here, two reserve legions are stationed.
The reserve army is generally fifty percent larger than the regular army, and like the regular army, it also undergoes rigorous training. Once the regular regiments on the front line suffer losses, men and horses need to be mobilized from these reserve armies to supplement them.
The two reserve armies Yu Ming City are fully staffed, and the marshal Western Army Group is White Tiger Duke, and they have to face the Sun Moon Empire army that may appear at any time. No one dares to take advantage of this place. Therefore, Yu Ming City's two reserve corps are both fully equipped with 15,000 people. As long as the front line needs it, they can supplement it within two hours.
Yu Ming City is also one of the important granaries of Western Army Group. The city here has thick walls and extremely tight defense. White Tiger Duke's most trusted subordinate is always in charge.
The two reserve regiments here are the Fourth Reserve Army regiment of Western Army Group, and Sixth Reserve Legion.
Recently, these two legions are recruiting new recruits due to the retirement of a group of over-age veterans.
Because of the huge threat posed by the Sun Moon Empire, Star Luo Empire had already extended their military service years, especially those veterans who had been on the battlefield, and used extremely high treatment to retain them.
But even so, people will always grow old. For ordinary people, once they reach the age of forty, their bodies will age faster, making it difficult to maintain their condition in the army. Therefore, every year, whether it is the regular army or the reserve army, a group of veterans will retire.
When the veterans retire, they naturally need new recruits to replenish their ranks. In the past few days, Western Army Group Sixth Reserve Legion is recruiting new recruits.
The recruitment of the Fourth Reserve Army regiment just ended the day before yesterday. Due to the tense atmosphere on the border and the impending war, many families in border cities are unwilling to let their children serve as soldiers. If they become soldiers, they may go to the battlefield and encounter dangers! Therefore, the recruitment work was not too smooth.
However, being a soldier naturally has its benefits. This is one of the shortcuts for civilians to stand up in this Douluo Continent. Military merit is one of the fastest ways to get promoted. Therefore, there are still some young people who are confident that they are strong and courageous and come to the recruitment office to sign up to join the army.
Sixth Reserve Legion is stationed on the west side of Yu Ming City. The recruitment office is in the direction of the Yu Ming City gate. You can clearly see it as long as you come out of the city or enter the city from outside.
At this time, Ji Lin and Huo Yuhao arrived here. In the distance, several veterans were shouting hard at the young people passing by.
"Sixth Reserve Legion is recruiting. The treatment is good. You will get four Silver Soul Coin military pay every month. No deductions will be made. Three meals a day, two of which are guaranteed to be meat. Once approved, you will be given clothes and weapons immediately. It is honorable to serve as a soldier and protect your home and country. Welcome to join us Sixth Reserve Legion!"
The cries of veterans still have a certain effect. Most of those who are willing to serve as soldiers are children from poor families. Military pay and food are what they hope to get most. Once they become soldiers, they will first be given a month's salary, which can be used to change the life of their families for a period of time.
There was already a long queue in front of the recruitment office. There were twenty or thirty young people who were signing up to join the army.
The layout of the recruitment office is very simple. Behind a long table, there are two veterans and a middle-aged man who looks like an officer. However, it can be seen from the attire that even if this person is an officer, his position should not be too high.