Chapter 37
After Yun Zong left, Baiyuan finally calmed down from his tipsy emotions.
In fact, for a top expert like him, if he did not want to get drunk, even the strongest wine in the world could not make him drunk. As a member of the military, the number of times Baiqi drank in the camp could be counted on one hand.
Unfortunately, they parted on bad terms this time.
He glanced at Yun Zong's previous seat and picked up the remaining half pot of Orchid Brew and shook it. After feeling that there was still half a pot inside, he muttered,
"I definitely won't let you drink it next time!”
As he spoke, he carefully stored the wine pot like an old child. Then, his gaze fell on the brocade on the table.
He thought for a moment and opened the brocade.
The general respectfully reported to the emperor, saying that he was willing to worship the emperor.
When the old man saw the eight words at the beginning of the brocade, there was a hint of warmth in his eyes.
However, as he slowly read on, his expression slowly became solemn.
The old man read the entire piece of silk three times before placing it on the table. His eyes were filled with complicated emotions.
In this letter, Yun Zong's concern for him was revealed between the lines.
He was concerned about whether he would hurt the heavens by killing too many people. He was also concerned about whether his achievements would shock his master. He hoped that he would live a long life and that the world would be peaceful...
However, the more Yun Zong cared about him, the sadder the old man felt.
The reason was simple, just like what he told Yun Zong. It was only a matter of time before the world was unified. However, once the world was at peace, then these martial artists... where they would go was really unknown.
The low-level officers were fine, but the difficulty lay with the high-level officers.
Baiqi asked himself. According to what Yun Zong had said, his ending would not be good.
He actually knew it himself.
However, it was precisely because he knew that he did not want Yun Zong to continue down this path.
Right now, he would rather Yun Zong be a good-for-nothing playboy than the other party be a butcher whose hands were covered in blood.
The Great Qin Dynasty established its country by force and had a strong army. However, behind the prosperity was a pile of bones and endless hatred.
Just like what Yun Zong had said in his letter, a general's achievements would make thousands of bones wither, and since ancient times, how many people had fought?
This last sentence really touched his heart.
At this moment, Wang He walked in with a plate of roast chicken in his hand.
"Lord Wu 'an, Little Yun, the guards just beat him up…Eh? Where is Little Yun?"
"…It's Xinliang…Yunzong went back.”
"Go back?"
Wang He was puzzled.
"Weren't you drinking just now? I saw that the boy was injured, so I specially asked the guard to get a roasted chicken for him to nourish his body. Why did he leave just like that?"
Bai Qi didn't say anything. After pondering for a moment, he looked at this fellow who had been his comrade for decades and handed over Yun Zong's letter.
"This is what this kid gave me before he left.”
Wang He nodded. He put the roast chicken on the table, picked up the silk, and began to read.
After a long time, Wang He sighed and sat down on a cushion, looking at Bai Qi.
"Wu Anjun, what Little Yun said is actually very correct. We martial artists might die on the battlefield at some point in time and be remembered for eternity. Perhaps that's the best choice.”
Baiqi nodded, his face turning even older.
This victorious general who had fought on horseback for his entire life could not resist the invasion of time.
He had already reached this age.
"I also understand that Yun Zong is doing this for my own good. I'm old, and Your Majesty's health is not as good as before. The two of us had been playmates since we were young. To say something disrespectful, it was not an exaggeration to say that we were like brothers. He wants to unify the Qin country, so I, as his brother, will help him! But…Xinliang, you have been in the front line for a long time and don't know the situation in Xianyang. The Crown Prince had countless hanger-ons, and among them, Lu Buwei, who was a merchant, had the ability to rule the world. At the beginning of this year, the Crown Prince personally came to visit, but I didn't want the King to think too much, so I rejected him. From then on, the direction of the court seemed to have changed…"
At this point, he didn't seem to want to say anything more. He just smiled bitterly and said,
"If the king was here, then it would be fine. If the king isn't here…"
"Wu Anjun, be careful with your words!"
Wang He quickly stopped the old man's words, but the old man nodded with a smile and continued to talk to himself,
"If the king is not around, it would be fine if the six countries are not unified. If they are unified, then I'm afraid I will most likely end up with an unpleasant ending. So, this child is trying to persuade me to retreat…Hehe, this is a great achievement that shocks the master…It's easier said than done…"
"Lord Wu An…"
Wang He wanted to say something, but the old man waved his hand and said,"
"Xin Liang, if Yun Zong is your nephew, what will you do?”
"If it were me, I would rather let him be an idle soldier in Xianyang than send him here.”
His words were clearly deeply ingrained in Bai Qi's heart, but now that what's done is done, the old man could only continue asking,
"Then…what about now?"
"Now? Lord Wu An, you and I have been comrades for many years, so I will speak the truth. Do you know that Yun Zong is following your old path?”
Baiqi sighed,
"That's right…Once the Breaking Ranks Camp is released in March, countless good soldiers are snatched away as soon as they come out. In these few years…perhaps you might not be able to see anything normally, but if you look closely, you will know…that the entire army is filled with comrades who came from the Breaking Ranks Camp. Some of them are even more powerful than Yun Zong…"
Wang He also nodded.
"Yun Zong, this kid…he's very cautious. Which of his subordinates doesn't respect him like a god now?……I don't know if this is good or bad…Sigh.”
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