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Chapter 436: Build a Martyrs Cemetery! Erect Monuments!
Since the establishment of Lingyun Pavilion, the enthusiasm of the government and the people to fight against the enemy has been mobilized, and countless soldiers are rubbing their hands, waiting for the day to go out.

Everyone was looking forward to making achievements in this war, ascending to the Lingyun Pavilion, being granted titles and appointed as generals, and leaving a name for eternity.

During this period, the imperial court was also actively preparing for the expedition.

Large amounts of food, soldiers, and weapons were transported to the front line, and the navy's warships were being built day and night.

Three months is neither long nor short, but it is still a bit tight compared to preparing for war.

Liu Xie was not idle during this period.

As the war approached, he left the palace more and more frequently to inspect the troops and boost morale, and often left the palace to visit the families of the fallen soldiers.

This was done not only to establish the emperor's image as a person close to the people, but also to inspire the soldiers' determination to fight for the country.

However, after going out of the palace to visit many times, Liu Xie discovered a problem that could not be ignored, so he specially summoned Guo Jia, Zhuge Liang and others into the palace for discussion.

Weiyang Palace, Xuanshi.

"See Your Majesty——"

After Guo Jia and others entered the hall, they sang the salute in unison.

Liu Xie was processing memorials behind the dragon case. Hearing the voice, he said without raising his head, "This is not a court meeting. There is no need to be so formal."

"Come here, give me a seat."

Immediately, eunuchs brought cushions to them.

Liu Xie was still dealing with memorials, and it seemed that he wanted to finish the work at hand before talking to them.

Guo Jia and the others also waited patiently for Liu Xie to get busy.

They all felt that the emperor had undergone a significant transformation since he had visited the army more often. He was more straightforward and decisive in his words and deeds, and had the kind of decisiveness that one would find in a military unit.

After all, efficiency comes first in the army. From the commander-in-chief to the soldiers, no one can hesitate or drag their feet when facing military orders. They all need to be capable.

After reviewing the last memorial in his hand, Liu Xie put down the red brush in his hand, picked up the ginseng tea beside him and took a sip, then looked at Guo Jia and others.

"Now that the war is imminent, in order to motivate the soldiers, I have been leaving the palace to inspect frequently these days. You all know this."

Liu Xie spoke straight to the point.

Fa Zheng nodded, then nodded and praised: "Your Majesty cares about the soldiers and even personally visited the homes of the fallen soldiers. The people are all praising your majesty's benevolence..."

But Fa Zheng was interrupted by Liu Xie before he could finish his words.

"Xiaozhi, when did you learn this trick? I didn't call you here to hear your nice words."

Liu Xie sighed helplessly, then said.

Upon hearing this, Fa Zheng couldn't help but blush.

The other ministers couldn't help but smile when they saw this, and then Jia Xu spoke up to help Fa Zheng out of the embarrassment: "Your Majesty, did you find any problems during your inspection outside the palace this time?"

The emperor has often visited the army and the families of martyrs during this period. Since he mentioned this matter, it means it is related to this matter.

Liu Xie did not keep the secret and said directly to everyone: "In the past half month, I have visited 79 families of the fallen soldiers."

"Among them, 28 families were left with only orphans, widows and elderly people; and 31 families had no children except the elderly and widows."

"In some families, both brothers died in battle, leaving behind only a widow and elderly parents without any descendants, which means they all died without any descendants."

Liu Xie's words were very straightforward and clear.

After hearing his words, all the ministers looked at each other. They had heard about these things, but they didn't understand what the emperor's purpose was in saying this at this time.

When those soldiers died in battle, all the court could do was to support their parents until they died of old age. Moreover, the treatment and pensions given to the fallen soldiers by the Han Dynasty were already the most generous in history.

But they really can't solve this kind of thing.

"Your Majesty, we are powerless to do anything about this matter. We can't just ask the court to give them a child."

Sima Yi said helplessly.

Although it is a pity for those soldiers, this is not something that can be changed by human power. The best we can do is to select young and strong people with offspring to join the army when recruiting soldiers in the future.

But there is nothing that can be done for those soldiers who have already died. Even if they know that this problem exists, they cannot solve it. It is something that is simply unavoidable.

"That's not what I meant."

Liu Xie shook his head slightly, then picked up the red pen and turned it in his hand, looking at it and said, "I once saw a passage in an ancient book that said people will experience three deaths in total."

"The first is the death of the body, which is the complete descent into eternal sleep; the second is the death of identity, which is after being placed in a coffin and buried."

"Being buried in a coffin means that you are dead in the hearts of all those who know you. This is the second death."

Liu Xie muttered to himself, which surprised all the ministers.

This was the first time they had heard of this kind of death, and it was very new to them, but when they thought about it carefully, it was very interesting.

"Your Majesty, what is the third death like?"

Zhuge Liang took the initiative to ask Liu Xie.

Liu Xie just mentioned two ways of death, death of the body and death of identity. So what is the third way of death?
"The third death..."

Liu Xie stopped what he was doing, then looked at the ministers in front of him and said in a deep voice: "The third death is when the last person who knew you forgets you."

"From now on, there will be no trace or proof of your existence in this world, and no one will remember you anymore, just like a speck of dust that has disappeared from heaven and earth."

All the ministers couldn't help but change color when they heard this.

There is great terror between life and death.

If they are forgotten after death, what is the meaning of their existence? What is the meaning of everything?
When they thought of the eternal loneliness and emptiness after death, they couldn't help but tremble in their hearts.

However, Liu Xie did not stop talking, and said quietly: "The ultimate goal of kings and generals throughout history after gaining wealth and power is to leave a name in history, to strive to leave a mark on this world, and to occupy a place in history books."

"Why? In the final analysis, it's because of fear. Fear that no one will remember my existence and that I will be nothing but a pile of dirt."

"No matter what happens in the future, all of you present here, including me, will be remembered in history books and by future generations. They will point to our names and praise our achievements and accomplishments, which will be passed down through the ages."

"But the countless soldiers who died for the Han Dynasty, who were the cornerstone of the Han Dynasty's rise, can only be forgotten in history. Even after their parents and other relatives died, no one would go to pay tribute to them."

“Isn’t this a great tragedy?”

After Liu Xie finished speaking, the faces of all the ministers present changed constantly, filled with extremely complicated emotions.

They now understood what Liu Xie meant.

"Then...what is your Majesty's plan?"

Guo Jia looked up at Liu Xie and asked seriously. He also felt that this issue should be taken seriously.

All the officials turned their eyes to Liu Xie, who said solemnly, "We have countless brave generals and thousands of sharp warriors in the Han Dynasty. These warriors are naturally brave and invincible, and are willing to fight to the death for the Han Dynasty."

"But the strength of our Han Dynasty is not only due to them, but also to the blood of countless unknown soldiers!"

"As long as there is war, they cannot avoid death, but at least they should die for a good cause and with a name to live up to!"

"Do you agree?"

Upon hearing this, all the ministers looked solemn and nodded heavily in response: "It should be so!"

Liu Xie's eyes became sharp, and he said in a resounding voice: "I want to use the hill behind the imperial mausoleum as my martyrs' cemetery, and erect 300,000 blank steles in it!"

"When one person dies, his name will be engraved!"

"Not just the soldiers in the army, if I cannot recover the Han Dynasty, then after I die, engrave my date of birth and death on it. There is no need to bury me in the imperial mausoleum. Bury me directly with the soldiers of the Han Dynasty!"

Liu Xie's voice was filled with infinite determination!
After hearing this, all the ministers were shocked by this plan - a martyrs' cemetery and 300,000 blank steles.

What an amazing idea!
At this moment, no one spoke up to object, and everyone just felt their blood boiling!

Zhuge Liang, Guo Jia, and Sima Yi stepped forward and said, "Your Majesty, there should be a monument for us in the Martyrs' Cemetery!"

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They knew it was an enormous and unrewarding undertaking.

But so what?

As long as this 300,000-meter monument is erected, the national spirit of the Han Dynasty will be condensed and will never be erased!

This is more precious than any gold, silver or other wealth!

Liu Xie slowly suppressed the anger in his chest.

He had this idea as early as the first time he saw Han soldiers dying on the battlefield and countless bodies being sent to large pits to be burned.

Do those soldiers have families? Do they have children?

If their family members and descendants die, will anyone still remember them and pay tribute to them during festivals?
How many such unknown and forgotten heroes were there during the rise of the Han Dynasty?
This idea became stronger after he visited many soldiers' families during this period, and he finally made up his mind!
He wants to erect a monument for the countless soldiers of the Han Dynasty!
He wants them to die a worthy death and be famous after their death!
He wants their names to be passed down through the ages and shine for thousands of years along with the glory of the Han Dynasty!

"But your majesty, isn't the expense of building a martyrs' cemetery and erecting a monument for the fallen soldiers a bit too huge?"

Yang Xiu hesitated for a moment and said in a somewhat disappointing tone.

Although he also felt that building a martyrs' cemetery would have an extraordinary effect in rallying the military's morale, the expense was not small.

Liu Xie said: "I have already considered this matter. The money I have spent on building the mausoleum has not been used yet. I will use it to build a martyrs' cemetery and erect a monument without words."

Last time, I had planned to use this money for disaster relief, but after Zhang He seized the spoils from his attack on the Qiang king's court, the money became idle.

Just in use now.

Moreover, using the money for building the mausoleum to build the martyrs' cemetery is a good use of it.

Yang Xiu nodded and said no more.

Liu Xie once again looked at Zhuge Liang and said, "Kong Ming, I'll leave this matter to you."

Zhuge Liang was startled and said sternly, "Your Majesty, please rest assured!"

……

Soon, the news of building a martyrs' cemetery spread.

This was another major decision after Lingyun Pavilion. Once the news spread, it instantly shocked the entire government and the public.

What a huge undertaking it is to erect a monument for all the fallen soldiers on the back hill of the Han Dynasty Imperial Mausoleum? !

No matter when the Han soldiers died in battle, as long as their family members or descendants reported it to the local government, a monument would be erected on the mountain behind the imperial mausoleum.

And those unknown soldiers who died in the battle and had no descendants were collectively commemorated with a huge monument.

But what is even more shocking is the promise the emperor made to the people of the world in his edict!
That is to make every soldier die worthy of his name! Die for a good cause!

Their names will be remembered forever!
Not only that, the emperor will also erect a monument for himself. If he fails to defeat the enemy, he will be buried with all the soldiers after his death and will not be buried in the imperial mausoleum!
When the news spread, the government and the public were shocked.

Countless relatives of the fallen soldiers cried bitterly, and some even knelt down and kowtowed towards the imperial capital Chang'an.

"My son, my son, did you see that? You are a hero of the Han Dynasty! You will be honored with a monument!"

"This is my great man! Your Majesty will definitely wipe out the rebels!"

“Wuwuwu, my son… Your soul in heaven can finally rest in peace. With so many heroic spirits accompanying you, you won’t be alone on the journey anymore, wuwuwu…”

"My son has no regrets in dying!"

……

This decree had a great impact among the people.

There were countless soldiers in the Han Dynasty who joined the army and were either the only sons in their families or had no offspring.

After they die, their family basically has no descendants.

Once parents die, no one will remember them and they will be completely forgotten.

Now the emperor has erected a monument for every soldier on the back mountain of the imperial mausoleum, so that every soldier who died in the battle can rest in peace!
For most parents and soldiers, this is more precious than any pension!

The monument-building project was quickly carried out.

Liu Xie personally named the place where the soldiers erected their monuments as the Han Martyrs Cemetery, and was the first to erect his own monument, on which he engraved his name first.

As soon as he dies, his date of birth and death will be engraved on it again, just like all the other soldiers.

Building the Han Martyrs Mausoleum was a very large project, but when the people heard the news, they came from all directions and from thousands of miles away to help.

Some of them came with stones on their backs, while others brought their own dry food and money to do free labor to build the martyrs' mausoleum.

The wealthy families also donated money enthusiastically. Even the stingy people became generous at this time, just for the construction of the martyrs' mausoleum.

And the news quickly spread to all counties across the country.

And it caused a great shock.

"Your Majesty built a cemetery for all the soldiers and even erected his own monument in it... What a broad mind and courage!"

"Your Majesty is truly a great ruler!"

“It’s really amazing!”

"Lingyun Pavilion, the martyrs' resting place, tens of thousands of Han soldiers, many withered bones wrapped in iron armor... How majestic! How magnificent!"

"This is the true spirit of an emperor. How can the fake emperor be compared with your majesty? This time the imperial court will go south to destroy Cao the thief and capture the fake emperor!"

(End of this chapter)