After speaking at length, she became a little out of breath, but stopped and slowly regulated her breathing. Wei Yao and Wang Zebang listened attentively and attentively to her speech.
"So I think that Ye Kingdom is not beyond saving. It is just trapped in a dark quagmire right now. But as long as someone throws it a lifeline and lets it stand in the light so that it can see that it is not yet hopeless, I believe that they can save themselves and climb out one by one."
Her words sounded idealistic, like a princess imprisoned in an ivory tower, unaware of the hardships of the world. However, it was precisely this childlike heart with firm ideals and beliefs that enabled her to forge a path forward in this perilous world where everyone was in danger.
After listening, Wei Yao was deeply moved. He said, "Madam is right. It is admirable that you were able to stand firm in your principles and not lose heart after seeing such selfish, ugly, and cowardly faces today. Even I... I once wondered, is it still worth us to risk everything and give our lives for such a corrupt country with such a group of parasites?"
"It was the general who comforted us. He said that even the wounded have doctors to save them, to remove the rotten flesh and squeeze out the poison, to stop the bleeding with burning fire, and to administer several doses of strong medicine. Only after going through a period of excruciating pain can they be reborn. Humans are so difficult to treat, yet they are never easily given up on. How much more so a large country with millions of people."
“I know that the general is not a kind and compassionate person. He never sympathizes with or empathizes with others. He is extreme and cruel in his actions towards the enemy. However, the general has a heart of righteousness, just like the lady,” Wang Zebang said.
After Wang Zebang finished speaking, he added, "Wasn't Madam curious about why we followed the General?"
He looked at Wei Yao, who returned his gaze. Wang Zebang said, "Because we share the same goals, because the path we want to take, the direction we are looking in, and the place we want to reach with all our might are the same."
Wei Yao looked at Zheng Quchi and said, "Madam, now you are also on the path of working hard with us. When I first saw you, it felt like it was destined. I felt that we would be on the same path."
This time, they truly had a heart-to-heart talk, without hiding their true feelings, revealing their most authentic selves.
Although Zheng Quchi was somewhat moved by their words, and they seemed to be moved by her words as well, at this moment, a very inappropriate truth came out of her heart.
...Brother Wei's "first glance" and her "first glance" were definitely not the same, because she never thought that she would be on the same path as them.
At one point, she even wished she could get as far away from them as possible.
Who would have thought that the more she tried to run away, the more entangled she became with them, eventually becoming their general's wife. This bizarre development was something she could never have dreamed of.
Heaven have mercy! She was only sixteen years old when she experienced being forced into marriage, getting married, being tricked into marriage, being widowed, being a widow, and guarding the country in place of her husband. The experiences she had in her twenty-odd years before transmigrating were far less than what she had gained in the past six months since she transmigrated.
After a moment of reflection, she said, "Now that the feelings that needed to be expressed have been expressed, let's get back to the main topic. Actually, the Queen is right about something. I used to think that I was just an ordinary citizen, content to mind my own business. Who would have thought that I would suddenly have more responsibilities on my shoulders and be in a position to benefit the world? If I reach out for benefits when there are advantages and shrink back when there are difficulties, wouldn't I be just like them?"
"Therefore, I did not refuse the trial of the six kingdoms. However, I do not understand the matter of troop deployment, so I will leave it to Yuan Xingzhou, who is capable and decisive. I will go to the Armory tomorrow to take a look."
Wei Zhuang heard that Zheng Quchi seemed to have a plan in mind and was willing to support her, but said: "The Military Equipment Bureau? But that place requires a golden seal to enter and exit freely. It is one of the most strictly guarded places in the military."
The Military Equipment Bureau was an extremely important institution for the manufacture and management of military equipment in Ye State. Local casting bureaus were also derived from it. The Military Equipment Bureau determined the manufacturing methods of various weapons, standardized the manufacturing specifications of weapons, and finally distributed the reformed weapons to casting bureaus in various places for unified smelting and forging.
"Is the golden seal the one that the King of Ye demanded the Queen spit out, the golden seal of the three armies?"
"That's right."
"The Queen said she would send this to His Highness the Crown Prince later, but I don't know if she will deliberately delay until after the Six Kingdoms Military Trials are over," Zheng Quchi said with some worry.
"No need to worry, I will personally go to Yanchun Palace to retrieve it tomorrow morning."
Yuan Xingzhou's voice suddenly came from the doorway.
Zheng Quchi reflexively looked over and subconsciously asked, "You're back?"
When did you get back? How long have you been eavesdropping here?
Yuan Xingzhou was unaware of Zheng Quchi's thoughts. Upon hearing her question, he stepped inside, his pale and cold expression softening considerably. "Yes, we handed over some matters. The Prince of Ye's body, like a fattened boar waiting to be slaughtered, couldn't bear the strain, so he naturally sent us away."
Zheng Quchi's lips twitched upon hearing this. This person's words were truly venomous. She asked, "You just said that you would go to ask for the golden seal tomorrow morning? Do you think the Queen would give it to you? Even after the Prince of Ye said all that today, she still didn't give it to you. She used a delaying tactic and left. I'm afraid you will only return empty-handed tomorrow."
"I have my own way of doing things."
Wei Yao and Wang Zebang rose and bowed to Yuan Xingzhou: "Wei Yao (Wang Zebang) greets Your Highness."
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