"How can matters of national importance be neglected for private reasons? Besides, what I said is by no means alarmist."
"I know that Commander Shen's words just now came from the bottom of his heart, but what Your Majesty said is not without reason. Why should my Yintian Dynasty bear the calamity of the Nine Netherworlds?"
"Someone has to stand up and stop this catastrophe. Do you think you can live in peace by hiding like a coward?"
"But……"
"There are no buts. Rather than waiting for disaster to strike and then trying to fix it, why not nip the problem in the bud before it happens?"
"What Commander Shen said is unreasonable, but if we fail, do you know what kind of retaliation the Yintian Dynasty will face?"
"At least we did our best. When the catastrophe comes, no one can remain uninvolved."
"Lord Chen, please convey to His Majesty that since she is unwilling to mobilize the Great Yin army, then let the Po Jun Manor stop this catastrophe!"
"Po Jun Mansion? Shen Zhao! You want to mobilize the Iron Flame Army of Po Jun Mansion without authorization? This is tantamount to rebellion!"
"From the day the Po Jun Mansion was established, I made a prior agreement with His Majesty that the military and political systems within the Po Jun Mansion would be completely separate."
"Imperial authority cannot interfere; I can freely mobilize all personnel and resources within the palace."
“But doing so will only make His Majesty more suspicious of you. Commander Shen, please think it over. Your relationship with His Majesty is already urgent, so you can’t do it.”
"Do I have time to deal with these trivial matters right now? Misunderstandings or suspicions are not important to me."
All I know is that in this world, someone always has to bear the burden. Instead of waiting for others to do it, why don't we step forward ourselves?
"That's a life-or-death situation, maybe even a one in ten chance! Shen Zhao, if you go, you might never come back!"
Throughout history, how many loyal and brave men have sacrificed their lives for their country and their families?
They can, and we, their juniors,
Why can they comfortably enjoy the peace they created and willingly degenerate?
Besides, I come from a military background. If I back down, who can I rely on? Those hardworking common people?
Even if such a desperate day truly comes, dying on the battlefield would be my heart's desire.
"Lord Chen, there's no need to persuade me any further! Serving His Majesty diligently is your duty. Farewell."
After saying that, Shen Zhao flicked his dark cloak and strode out of the Huangji Hall.
"General Shen, please accept my bow!"
Lord Chen bowed deeply to Shen Zhao's resolute departing figure.
Yu Xiyan's face was pale as she silently watched the departing man's back.
"Why have I never heard you say these things before...? Why...?"
Just as Yu Xiyan was blaming herself, she heard Yu Xiyan's soul-searching question.
"Sister, what were you thinking back then?"
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