The Princess of Northern Land
Chapter 596 Finally Ended(5)_1

Chapter 596: Chapter 596 Finally Ended(5)_1

"You think you can get away so easily? Not so fast." Si Jinhan looked at the fleeing crowd with a cold smirk. He reached out to take the bow and arrow handed over by the soldier beside him, then aimed at Bayal’s back and slowly moved to his left shoulder.

Since the prince and Mr. Situ decided to spare them, Si Jinhan would not take his life either.

The arrow imbued with inner strength flew towards Bayal with unstoppable force.

Bayal, who was in the midst of a hectic escape, heard the sound of the arrow slicing through the air from behind. He wanted to dodge, but it was too late.

"Ah." As the dull thump echoed, Bayal tumbled from his horse.

"General."

"Not good, the general has been shot."

...

Maybe it was because the injury was too painful, or perhaps it was because of the repeated shocks of the day, Bayal fell and darkness enveloped his vision before he passed out.

"National Master."

"Quickly find the National Master."

The soldiers around Bayal were thrown into panic.

From a distance, Billy saw Bayal being shot and falling from his horse. He wanted to help, but he was powerless to do so. He could only watch as Bayal tumbled from his horse.

The chief commander was unconscious from his injury, causing chaos among the soldiers of North Country.

Billy had to command his troops to retreat and had no time to attend to Bayal. Yet Billy was the best shaman in the camp, his inaction stirred resentment among the officers. After all, excluding Timur who had a close master-disciple relationship with Billy, the rest had fought side by side with Bayal, sharing life and death.

To make the charade more convincing, Luo Heng and his men symbolically pursued, killing off a portion of the escaping North Country soldiers.

A series of blows, coupled with psychological fear, was causing the retreating soldiers of North Country to crumble.

After the army crossed the river, they set up defenses at Hedong. Bayal was taken into a tent, and only then did Billy have the opportunity to see him.

"This battle was fought beautifully." Master Hui Zhen danced with joy as he spoke to Lin Ziyin.

Lin Ziyin remained silent with a faint smile.

The battle was not easy, but compared to the Tatars of North Country, the Northern Land achieved victory with the least casualties.

The victorious Northern Land army returned to the city amidst cheers from the people. The generals who had led the troops immediately came to see Chu Suifeng.

"As of today, the taxes of merchants and farmers in the Border City are to be reduced by 10%." Chu Suifeng announced his decision from the city walls while looking at the elated people below.

This was indeed great news; the citizens were so excited they were jumping up and down, rapidly spreading the good news to everyone else. In no time, almost all the residents of the city knew about this joyful announcement.

"Your Highness." Xiao Yang came over, smiling, to pay his respects to Chu Suifeng.

"Post notices instructing all citizens to prepare their lands. Next spring, I will have people teach them how to cultivate rice." Chu Suifeng commanded him.

"Really, Your Highness?" Xiao Yang could not close his mouth from happiness upon hearing this.

"What the prince says is always true." Situ Gong replied laughingly.

"On behalf of the people, I thank Your Highness." Xiao Yang knelt down in gratitude.

Chu Suifeng slightly nodded his head. His gaze landed on Lin Ziyin.

The reduction of taxes and clearing of land for rice cultivation plans were made in consultation with Lin Ziyin. As expected, the announcement was warmly welcomed by the people.

Fighting from morning to dusk, the soldiers and generals were almost dead from exhaustion, and even the laborers among the common people were half dead from exhaustion.