"Speak up! Weren't you always so noisy and cheerful? Why are you all silent now?" Emperor Dezong said angrily.
Yan Suizhi, who had just returned to the court, stepped forward and announced, "Your Majesty, I recommend General Liu Sheng as commander! I am willing to lead the reinforcements to Blue Moon Pass."
The emperor was stunned for a moment and said, "Didn't you just come back from Blue Moon Pass?"
Yan Suizhi's clear voice echoed in the hall.
"Your Majesty, it is precisely because I have just returned from Blue Moon Pass that I understand the situation better. These days, General Liu has been leading his soldiers to repair the city walls and reinforce the pass. They have long been prepared for battle. No one is more suited than him."
Huang Yanjing's face turned grim. He had never expected Yan Suizhi to side with his political enemy. He immediately rebuked him, "Yan Suizhi, you're just a civilian, why are you leading troops? Do you think you can just lead them casually?"
Yan Suizhi knew he would object. He looked up at the emperor and, seeing that his expression remained normal, replied, "Your Excellency, I have been living with General Liu in the barracks these days and have gotten along well with the soldiers. Besides, I am only leading the troops to Blue Moon Pass, and I believe I am still capable of doing so."
Huang Yanjing was even more furious. Just as he was about to speak, the emperor said to Yan Suizhi, "Lord Yan, are you really willing to lead troops to reinforce Blue Moon Pass?"
"Your Majesty! I am willing to go! Not only that, I also dare to offer myself as a military advisor to follow General Liu! When I was at the border, I also traveled deep into the Mobei territory and have a sufficient understanding of the situation there. Please grant me your permission, Your Majesty!"
As soon as these words were spoken, there was an uproar in the court.
Everyone knew he was Huang Yanjing's disciple, but no one expected him to be the first to stand up against Huang Yanjing. And he was trying to get a job that could cost him his life.
What on earth was this man thinking? He was willing to sacrifice his life just to gain military merit? But that didn't make sense. He was just a cabinet minister, a powerful figure. Was he really willing to risk his life just to gain a few military merits?
Everyone said Yan Suizhi was a smart man, but his actions really confused everyone.
Emperor Dezong's face lit up with excitement. A man's heart can only be seen in times of crisis. Yan Suizhi, what a loyal minister!
Looking at Huang Yanjing again, his face was already blue with anger.
Emperor Dezong signaled to the eunuch beside him.
The eunuch immediately raised his shrill voice and shouted, "Silence!"
The noisy court suddenly fell silent.
Emperor Dezong said in a deep voice, "Pass on my decree. General Liu Sheng, the auxiliary general, will be the Grand Marshal of the army to fight the enemy in Mobei! Yan Suizhi, the second-in-command of the cabinet, will be the accompanying military advisor. He will immediately take the seal of the Grand General and lead an army of 200,000 to Blue Moon Pass!"
Yan Suizhi straightened his collar and knelt on the ground. "Thank you, Your Majesty! I will definitely live up to your trust!"
Outside the city of Shangjing, an army of 200,000 soldiers were lined up in neat rows, with flags fluttering in the wind.
Yan Suizhi, dressed in military uniform, looks cool, outstanding, and heroic, just like the god of war in ancient mythology.
Three cannon shots were fired and the army set out.
Almost all the people who had gone to the capital came to see them off. People lined the roadsides in silence, watching the army pass by.
Xie Wanyun also came. She was still standing at the place where she had seen off Jin Bai that day, watching Yan Suizhi go away.
Last night, Yan Suizhi came to Mu Garden to say goodbye to her.
She had tears in her eyes.
Yan Suizhi carefully wiped away her tears, his voice soft.
"Don't cry, Meimei. I will definitely come back and bring our Jinbai with me."
He paused and said, "Even if I can't come back, I will bring Jinbai back."
Her heart ached, and she said, "Yan Suizhi, you are not allowed to say such things. I want both of you to come back."
Yan Suizhi's eyes seemed to contain the sea of stars.
Nodding, he said, "Okay, I promise you."
Xie Wanyun felt unbearable heartache.
The heart-wrenching pain I felt when Jin Bai left came flooding back to me. I wanted to say something, but it felt like words were unnecessary.
The two stood quietly for a long time.
Yan Suizhi suddenly moved, opened his arms and hugged Xie Wanyun tightly. Then he let go.
"Mianmei, I'm leaving. Take care of yourself. Wait for us to come back."
Xie Wanyun stood quietly, watching his back disappear into the night.
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