Ji Tang

Chapter 791 Is it worth it?

In Dengzhou Port, Ji Song stood on a huge rock overlooking the sea and sky. Next to him was a woman wearing plain clothes and a half-breasted skirt.

She is in her twenties, but she has not pulled up her hair. This means that she is not yet a woman, which is simply unbelievable in this era.

Ji Song looked away and said to the woman next to him: "Is it worth it for you to wait like this?"

Kong Wan is the granddaughter of Old Man Kong, the strange woman who has been waiting for Liu Xiancheng.

She has been waiting for Liu Xiancheng's return for these years. She would come to the place where they started every month to wait, hoping for a miracle to happen.

And this wait is ten years.

There are several decades in life, but she waits day after day, year after year.From the initial rumors to the current respect, the changes in people's treatment of her also show that she is a woman with a strong will.

Over the years, no one knew how much grievance she had suffered, but she never said anything.No matter how her family tried to persuade her, she remained silent and her character became increasingly cold and desolate.

Ji Song also tried to persuade him, and even Liu Xiancheng's mother came to Qufu to persuade him in person.But she never changed her original intention.

Kong Wan looked at the sea in the distance, with a look in his eyes, as if he was expecting something.

"It's not worth it. It's worth it. Maybe it's just unwillingness!"

Her voice was cold but pleasant.In later generations, this would only be the time when a woman is in her prime, but now she is an old girl in people's eyes.

Ji Song opened his mouth, but nothing came out.

What qualifications do I have to speak against her?Why don't I just want to see through it!
"Don't worry, if they don't come back after this time, I will risk being punished by His Majesty to find them, even if I know their life or death."

Kong Wan trembled and frowned: "No, I have a hunch that nothing will happen to him. Something must have delayed him, maybe he was trapped, or maybe"

"Okay, you should go back, otherwise Grandpa You and the others will be worried."

Ji Song winked at the maid behind her, and the maid hurriedly stepped forward to persuade her.

"Miss, you are not in good health. You should go back. Don't let the master and the others worry."

Kong Wan seemed to have just come to his senses and saluted Ji Song: "Please, Mr. Marquis!"

After saying that, he ignored the maid beside him and turned around to leave.

Looking at her bleak figure, Ji Song secretly sighed: What a sin!
Su Lie came behind Ji Song at some point, and stayed with him silently without making a sound.

"How are you preparing? Tomorrow is the day to set off. His Majesty has mobilized all his troops to march north, and we cannot fall behind."

"Don't worry, Lord Marquis, the soldiers have boarded the ship now and will set off immediately early tomorrow morning. Supplies, grain, grass, and ordnance are all prepared."

Ji Song still turned his back to him and nodded: "This time is different from the past. This trip is a battle to destroy the country and a battle for the fate of the country. Don't be merciful and show mercy to them. You must know that being kind to the enemy is the cruelty of one's own people. You are the one who is all the way." General, you are not a reckless person who rushes into battle. You should know better than me what you should do and what you should not do." "After this time, I will ask your Majesty for orders to send you to the Western Regions, the Tianshan Protectorate, and the Beiting Protectorate. Anxi Protectorate, that is where you should go. The court is not suitable for you, and the prosperity of Chang'an will only wear away your ambition."

Su Lie's expression moved slightly, he bowed and clasped his fists, saying: "The final general will live up to the expectations of the Marquis!"

"No, it is not my expectation, but the expectation of His Majesty and the nobles in the court. I just don't want your talents to be wasted on those trivial things. The Western Region is a big stage, where the forces are intertwined and the situation is complicated. The West It’s Dashi, Byzantium, and the Western Turks in the north. There are also various small countries infiltrated by foreign sects inside.”

He stopped here and said with a smile: "It's still too early at this time. The most important thing now is to defeat Goguryeo first. Even if the country cannot be destroyed, its national destiny must be wiped out. This is what this trip is about." The purpose. The first priority is to annihilate the enemy's effective strength, and all unstable factors will be resolved before the end of the war. Once these hidden dangers cannot be completely resolved, once the army retreats, there will be a recurrence."

"Don't worry about the matters in the court. I am eager to be impeached now. Otherwise, if we win the battle, how can your Majesty have an excuse not to reward me?"

"His grandma, that guy Xue Wanche has been a county prince for a long time, and there are those who inherited the title after my death, but I am still a young prince, who can I ask to reason with?"

Su Lie's shoulders shook, and he couldn't help but want to laugh.

With the merits of the man in front of him, not only the position of Duke of the country is within reach, but a Duke of the county is definitely more than enough.But for all these years, it has stayed still.

But this is only what people who don't know think like this. Anyone who knows a little bit about it would be willing to sacrifice themselves for him.The title of Marquis Hao would not be given to a prince.

Have you ever seen any prince live as nourishingly as this one?Your Majesty treats him as his son and nephew, and the eldest princess protects her like a cub. If anyone shows his claws, he will be cut off immediately.

My wife is His Majesty's adopted daughter, and she is treated the same as a legitimate princess. My son is engaged to be the crown prince's legitimate daughter. Who wouldn't envy and envy this status?

"So, this time, I will be confident and bold in doing meritorious service. As the commander-in-chief, that is the first credit. The credit for the army led by me is all due to you bastards. You take the credit, and I will take all the blame. Such a Lord will be hard for you to find even with a lantern."

"If you don't use all your energy to suck milk at this time, won't you be able to lay eggs?"

Su Lie's face was dark and he really didn't know what to say. Could it be that the Marquis was grand?It would be weird if he didn't get beaten up by the Marquis.

"Don't worry, Lord Marquis, just wait and see! Everyone is like a wolf cub now. There is no need to boost morale. Armed to the teeth with weapons, armor, and crossbows are the best morale. If we can't fight a big blow this time After winning the battle, we are too embarrassed to go back, it’s so embarrassing!”

Su Lie was right. These soldiers under Ji Song's command were already smiling.In order to come to Ji Song's command, they almost lost their minds.

Whether it is weapons or supplies, they are all first-class goods. The ordnance supplies that filled several ships are the best illustration.

Look at other armies, how can they be so heroic?Just wait to be rewarded for your meritorious service under this man!
Ji Song said angrily: "They are all fucking bastards. You tell them that I gave them the things I gave them, but they should save some money. These are all money. Don't give me a slap in the face when your brain gets hot." It's time to play, and I'll see how I deal with you when the time comes."

"You have only one mission, fight, fight hard! You don't have to worry about anything else. With me standing in front of you, all you have to do is win the battle. Only by winning will I have the confidence to ask the court for benefits. If we fight If you lose the battle, don’t say anything. I will take care of you first before Your Majesty can be humbled."

Su Lie's eyes were bloodshot after hearing this, and he wished he could start a fight right away.

He said loudly: "Master Hou is waiting for good news to see how my son can defeat the enemy army and capture the enemy chief alive."

(End of this chapter)