The eyes filled with deep meaning suddenly made Chen Yuan stunned for a moment.
Could it be related to him?
A few people exchanged glances, and the general of the Mountain Camp asked.
"His Majesty wants to recall Chen Yuan to the Capital for another important task."
Upon hearing this, the faces of several generals turned somewhat grim, casting complex glances at Chen Yuan, filled with disdain, scorn, and indifference.
The Northern Barbarians are at the gate, yet an overnight decree is issued to recall Chen Yuan.
Even a casual thought can understand what this means, and once it spreads, it will inevitably damage morale, especially among those at the Heavenly Patrol Bureau.
Previously, Chen Yuan spoke grandiosely about facing national peril together and resisting the Northern Barbarians, but in the blink of an eye, he was reassigned. Who wouldn’t think more about it?
Even the Princely Heir Wei Wuque frowned but said nothing more.
Wei Jinfeng observed everyone’s expressions, then turned to Chen Yuan, seemingly trying to read something from his face, but unfortunately, Chen Yuan remained indifferent.
"Golden Envoy Chen, what do you think? Are you willing to return to the Capital for appointment?"
Chen Yuan squinted his eyes, contemplating deeply, especially when looking into Wei Jinfeng’s calm eyes. He suddenly had a thought and said solemnly:
"With the Northern Barbarians as a great threat, my return to the Capital would have too large an impact. I ask the Prince to reject the decree on my behalf."
Wei Jinfeng looked at him with great interest.
The remaining gazes in the hall also focused on him, as if probing for something.
Chen Yuan stood up and righteously declared aloud:
"Although Yuan has but a body of seven feet, I am willing to use my insignificant strength to jointly resist the Northern Barbarians. Hundreds of years of blood feud are deeply imprinted in the hearts of the people of the Central Plains,
how can I retreat at such a critical moment?"
"Regardless of others, I, Chen Yuan, will never leave Liangzhou, to live as a hero among men, and to die as a valiant spirit, what is there to fear from mere Barbarians?"
"To live as a hero among men, to die as a valiant spirit...."
These two lines of five-character verse that Chen Yuan recited on the spot immediately changed the atmosphere in the hall, and several generals of the Beiliang Army withdrew their previous disdainful looks. Read complete version only at novèlfire.net
Some even felt ashamed.
They were judging the heart of a gentleman with the measure of a petty person.
When they looked up again, there was a sense of acknowledgment in their eyes.
In fact, standing there, Chen Yuan seemed to emit a glow.
"Good, I understand your intention. Indeed, the title of the greatest genius of the Central Plains is well-deserved," Wei Jinfeng nodded appreciatively and then his face became serious as he ordered:
"Transmit my military command, the entire Liangzhou....."
After everyone had left, only Wei Jinfeng and Wei Wuque remained in the royal hall. After a moment of silence, Wei Wuque broke the silence:
"If Chen Yuan had chosen to leave, how would Father handle it?"
Wei Jinfeng replied solemnly:
"In Liangzhou, I am the heavens. If Jingtai’s Imperial Decree is useful, I will heed it. If not, it’s just a piece of scrap paper. Chen Yuan is still of use to me, so I naturally cannot let him leave.
Besides, he seems unwilling to leave himself."
"Indeed, he is a brave one."
Wei Jinfeng had another thought in his mind.
That thought was, Chen Yuan truly lives up to being a son of the Xiang Family!
The Great Chu has stood for eight hundred years, with foolish monarchs, weak monarchs, and even short-lived monarchs, but never a king who surrendered. Even at the end of the Dynasty, Chu Emperor Ling, branded as a foolish king, never handed over the kingdom.
He led the power of the Dynasty into battle until the last soldier and horse.
This, Wei Jinfeng did admire.
Wei Wuque then realized that with his father’s character, there was certainly deep meaning behind the questions posed in the hall today. There was no way he truly wanted Chen Yuan to leave.
Although what Chen Yuan said today did indeed show courage.
After all, no matter what, he did not retreat, but chose to fight against the Barbarians.
"Today, spread the words spoken by Chen Yuan throughout the entire Sword Sect Pass and even the whole of Liangzhou. For those who plead, execute without mercy. Coming to Liangzhou for military merit when there’s danger only to flee, Liangzhou.... isn’t so cheap."
"I understand, Father."
"Father, there’s another matter," Wei Wuque’s words shifted, continuing.
"The court may not be trustworthy, Father must remain cautious," Wei Wuque said gravely.
"Naturally, I am aware of this. The Sima Family’s nature has been rather consistent over the years, and reinforcements... hehe... may not arrive until most of the Beiliang Army is wiped out."
"Stabilize the army’s morale. There is too great a disparity in strength between Liangzhou and the Northern Barbarians. If morale is unsteady, it will be difficult to win."
"I understand, father."
"I have my own plan. No matter what, I will never allow the Northern Barbarians to conquer Liangzhou, any cost can be paid," Wei Jinfeng’s eyes flashed with a trace of cold light.
"I will return to the camp immediately," Wei Wuque promptly stated.
"Go, without undergoing trials, one cannot be fit for important tasks. Eventually, the Beiliang Army must be entrusted to you, but first, you must gain everyone’s respect."
"Also, maintain a good relationship with Chen Yuan. That kid is not simple, and in the future, Beiliang might need to borrow his strength."
"I understand, Father."
After Wei Wuque left, Wei Jinfeng’s gaze gradually softened. He then let out a long breath, and from his sleeve, he pulled out an ancient and mysterious talisman, gazing at it for a long time.
Leaving the Sword Sect Pass Royal Hall, Chen Yuan received Wei Jinfeng’s military order and began preparing for the imminent great war, and he couldn’t help but feel excited.
Galloping on the battlefield, in the crucible of blood and iron, this is every man’s dream.