Yin Jiao and Yin Hong were organizing the commoners to welcome the emperor.
During their time as regents, they had worked diligently and cared for the people, implementing many benevolent policies. Although Queen Jiang had devised them all, the two princes had carried them out themselves.
They were brimming with joy.
They had to let their imperial father see how hard they had worked.
These commoners were the most important part of that.
As soon as they received the beacon signal from the Great Wall, the two had moved the commoners from the surrounding villages into Chaoge City, stretching Tu Fang's battle lines. Every raid now required the enemy to travel farther, reducing the commoners' losses.
Just half a month earlier, these commoners had been full of complaints. They had suddenly been forced into Chaoge City, driven from their homes. What was the meaning of this?
Only after seeing the dense, dark mass of Tu Fang cavalry did they realize how hard-won their present peace was.
They had city walls, soldiers, and two princes arranging their food and lodging.
Whether King Zhou had violated the principles of an alliance by killing the enemy chieftain or disrespected the Heavenly Emperor during the Fengshan Sacrifice, none of it really mattered to these simple, honest commoners.
In truth, during the battle just now, they had all been frightened by the cries of slaughter outside the city.
But people had come to reassure them and explain a great deal.
The bewildered commoners had thus come to understand the reasons behind it all.
The commoners were honest and straightforward. Whoever treated them well, they would treat well in return. Deep in their hearts, a most sincere gratitude had taken root.
Everyone listened eagerly to the instructions.
Apart from handling affairs of state, Yin Jiao and