Chapter 589 (1/2)
Chapter 589: Preparing for a rainy day
When this news spread, the entire military camp seethed with excitement as the drumbeat signaling for them to gather resounded. This time, the soldiers displayed extremely quick responses. Within an extremely short period of ten minutes, the s.p.a.cious training field was filled with soldiers. Moreover, they were neatly arranged according to their battalions. Now, looking from the platform, regardless whether horizontally or vertically, only soldiers could be seen as far as the eye could see.
Long Yi, accompanied by Beitang Yu and Nangong Nu, went to the platform. Seeing those excited faces and those straight backs, Long Yi also became excited in his heart. These soldiers were the ones who had risked their lives, used their blood, and used their unyielding willpower to build up the entire country.
”Bring wine!” Long Yi's low voice sounded like thunder in the air.
The logisticians were startled and immediately followed the instructions. Violent Dragon Legion had large enough reserves of good wine. Originally, the soldiers were not allowed to drink wine, but this rule had been later changed. The soldiers would be allocated a bottle of wine once every week. The quant.i.ty of this wine was low, but it was sufficiently strong; moreover, various kinds of medicinal herbs were added in it; thus, not only they could enjoy the good wine, but this wine would also strengthen their bodies.
Not long after, a cartful of good wine was brought over. Soon, a bowl of wine was in the hands of everyone present, and dense alcoholic fragrance spread throughout the air.
”Brothers, you all must be very surprised. Today, we are not going on an expedition, so you must wonder why are we drinking?” The voice of Long Yi resounded throughout the sky and entered the ears of the soldiers below. Among the soldiers, there were old veterans who had already experienced many life and death tribulations, and there were also newly recruited soldiers.
However, all these soldiers were standing still holding the wine. Their blazing eyes were watching Long Yi on the stage, waiting for his explanation.
”The first bowl is to respect yourselves. When you all became soldiers, you all took on the mission, i.e. to use your own life and your unyielding will to defend the empire and protect thousands upon thousands of common people behind you until you are left without a drop of blood. The empire is proud to have soldiers like you. Drink!” Long Yi emptied a big bowl with one gulp.
All the soldiers and officers below became even more excited, and copying Long Yi, they also emptied their own bowls in one gulp, before standing erect. Their gazes become all the more steadfast.
”The second bowl is to respect all the brothers who died in the war. They used their blood to complete the oath they took when they entered the army. The soldiers should use their swords and enemies' heads to prove themselves. Being wrapped in horsehide after death and being buried in the battlefield are the greatest honor for soldiers. They all are heroes. For their invincible military soul, drink!” Long Yi raised his head and emptied another big bowl in one gulp. Now, he was somewhat agitated as the land of Yatesianna, which had been dyed red by blood appeared. Its red flowers swaying with the wind in front of him. Countless bones were needed to pave the path of an emperor.
”For the invincible military soul, drink!” All the soldiers roared loudly. The wine had wet their lapels, but no one noticed. Perhaps, their final destination was also being buried in the battlefield. Recalling that boundless battlefield along with that bleak huqin sound and ghastly skeletons covering in the sand, the blood of everyone boiled and tears appeared in their eyes. If they could, they would rush over to that battlefield and kill all their enemies.