Shangguan Min was stunned, as if he didn't expect Fang Zilan to say this. He grew up in the army, and has always been proud of fighting on the battlefield, and has always wanted to live without fear of death and be shrouded in horse leather. However, he did not expect that the person he respected the most would now tell him that it would be good to be alive.
"Too many people were sacrificed in this battle." Fang Zilan seemed to be explaining to him, more like saying to himself: "They turned into white bones, a wisp of ghosts, and a handful of loess, buried in the flames of war. But most of them, I don’t even know their names. They have no names and can’t leave anything behind, so they have already left.”
Her voice was low and deep, as if there was an indescribable sadness in it, but she heard a voice interrupt, "Who said they are nameless and can't leave anything behind?"
Fang Zilan was shocked when she heard the sound. She suddenly looked back and saw Li Shengxuan walking not far behind them and walking straight to her side. She saluted and said, "See Your Majesty." Shangguan Min also saluted.
Li Shengxuan waved his hand, indicating that they did not need to be polite, "How can we say that there is no name, the mountains and rivers are named. The great capital and the country are due to them, and the prosperity and peace are the proof that they remain in this world."
Fang Zilan looked at the person in front of her steadily, and after a long time she said softly: "Thank you, Your Majesty."
"I want to express my gratitude to you." Li Shengxuan bowed and said, "If you hadn't taken the initiative to defend Miluo City for a month, it would have been difficult for Dajing to turn the tide of the war. Thank you very much."
"Your Majesty's words are serious, and I dare not accept them." Fang Zilan knelt down on one knee, and Shangguan Min also knelt down with her.
Li Shengxuan reached out to help Fang Zilan, "You are injured, there is no need to be like this, please get up quickly."
Fang Zilan and Shangguan Min stood up. Li Shengxuan's eyes fell on Shangguan Min and asked, "Who is this?"
"Shangguan Min is here to see Your Majesty." Shangguan Min was generous, and Li Shengxuan pondered for a moment: "Are you Shangguan Jing's son, the child left by Shangguan's family?"
"Yes." Shangguan Min nodded, and Li Shengxuan thought thoughtfully, "I didn't expect you to grow so big."
Shangguan Min didn't dare to answer the call, and Fang Zilan was secretly worried. The previous Shangguan family's collusion with the enemy, and the incident in Sanyuan Village, Shangguan Min's life experience could not be concealed at all. Among the memorials of several people in the north, each one was written more clearly than the last -
The only remaining male member of the Shangguan family, the only bloodline of Huyan Khan in the north, and the heir to the Desert Wolf King.
Fortunately, Li Shengxuan didn't say much. After a few pleasantries, Shangguan Min left first.
Fang Zilan felt at ease when she heard Li Shengxuan say: "Our army will be able to regain the lost ground in a few days. After that, should we continue to fight this battle and how will we fight it? I want to hear your thoughts."
"I don't think this battle needs to continue. Your Majesty, this battle can be regarded as a great effort to mobilize the capital. The purpose is to drive out the Miluo people, not to take Miluo into the pocket. Attacking Miluo, our army may not be able to win. Benefits." Fang Zilan said with a serious expression: "The best strategy is to subjugate the enemy's troops without fighting."
She paused as she spoke, and then continued: "After regaining the lost territory, our army might as well stand on the border of Miluo and put pressure on it. After all, Miluo is not a monolithic country. The new emperor Mu Churui ascended the throne. The purpose of sending out troops to invade our capital was to establish prestige, but I didn't expect that someone would come knocking on the door. It would definitely cause an uproar in the whole house. Without our troops doing anything, Mu Churui would be forced to take the initiative to attack me. Dajing is suing for peace."
Li Shengxuan's eyes were blazing, "If Miluo seeks peace, who do you think it would be better for me to send to negotiate?"
"Your Majesty has his own considerations, and I dare not speak nonsense." Fang Zilan nodded slightly. She would not jump into such an obvious trap in her heart.
"In that case, why don't you and Zhuge Yu take a trip to Miluo?" As soon as Li Shengxuan finished speaking, Fang Zilan sighed and said helplessly: "Your Majesty, can I refuse?"
Li Shengxuan was not annoyed when he heard this, and smiled slightly: "Why do you refuse?"
"Too much limelight is not a good thing." Fang Zilan pretended to be sad and said: "Someone has warned me before, but it's a pity that I didn't listen. Now that I have been in such a life-or-death situation, I have realized it."
Li Shengxuan listened to her nonsense and said with a smile: "I want to listen to the truth."
"The truth is..." Fang Zilan blinked in embarrassment, "I killed Jiang Hanze and injured Mu Chuji. When I go to Miluo, everyone will shout and beat me. Please forgive me, Your Majesty."
"Everyone calls for beating?" Li Shengxuan chuckled, "Fang Zilan, are you the kind of person who just lets you get beaten without fighting back? What's more, even if Miluo people hate you, they dare not speak out."
Fang Zilan's voice was slightly resentful, "Your Majesty knows, but you still have to let me go?"
"You have to do it." The smile on Li Shengxuan's face grew brighter, and he was determined to win: "What I want is the Miluo people's fear of you, and your deterrence to the Miluo people. This will be the most powerful guarantee for negotiations."
Fang Zilan knew she couldn't escape, so she responded dejectedly, "Thank you for your kindness, Your Majesty. I will just take your orders."
Li Shengxuan smiled and changed the topic: "General Shen died for his country. Do you know who will be in charge of the Southeast Camp in the future?"
"It's all up to Your Majesty." Fang Zilan's voice was a little muffled, and Li Shengxuan looked at her amusedly, "Fang Zilan, I know that you almost lost your life this time, and it is inevitable that you will feel unfair, but don't think about letting go from now on. Don't do it anymore. My Duke of Yue is not so weak and unstoppable."
Fang Zilan clenched her ten fingers into fists, feeling furious. She wanted to give up her career, but she had to have this opportunity. She had been clearly arranged...
"Why don't you speak?" Li Shengxuan's words interrupted Fang Zilan's thoughts. She suppressed her temper and replied quietly: "I think Zhou Lang is good, but there are tens of thousands of troops in the southeast camp, so we must be cautious. Your Majesty, please do it yourself decision."
"Okay, let me think about it again." Li Shengxuan saw Fang Zilan's displeasure and said warmly: "I will go ahead and wait for you to come back in the capital. After you come back, you can rest and recuperate and no longer fight, okay?"
For some reason, after listening to his words, the emotions in Fang Zilan's heart disappeared without a trace. She pursed her lips and said, "I didn't mean that, it's just..."
"I know that your grievance and anger are not for yourself." Li Shengxuan's expression softened a bit, "I will build monuments and temples for the soldiers who sacrificed their lives for the country, so that they will not be forgotten in the world."
Fang Zilan nodded solemnly, "Thank you, Your Majesty. In fact, I know in my heart that their sacrifices will not be in vain only if they maintain a peaceful and prosperous age, but I..."
She didn't say anything, and Li Shengxuan patted her shoulder gently, "I understand."
An inch of mountains and rivers contains an inch of blood, and a handful of loess contains a wisp of soul. Whether it is Li Shengxuan or Fang Zilan, they have all experienced it and are now survivors. They know the heaviness behind the picturesque scenery, but they never retreat.
Fang Zilan bowed her hands and said solemnly: "I will definitely live up to your majesty's trust."
