C320 Acceptance and Departure

The main hall suddenly became silent. It was so quiet that one could clearly hear the sound of an embroidery needle falling on the ground.

The people's expressions became serious. Duan Yunfei stood on top of the great hall and couldn't help but shiver. The fire in the hall continued to burn, and for some reason, she still felt that this winter had been especially cold and long.

Yuwen Di suppressed his desire to retreat, then turned to Wu Shan and said: "We have summoned you into the palace today because we have received a secret report recently that there is a small Southern Barbaric Country in the southwest border of our country. In recent days, we have always sent troops to disturb the people of our southwest, to seize our food and horses, with the intent to fight. "Therefore, I would like to ask you, what should we do about this matter?"

Wu Shan lifted his head and glanced at Yuwen Di, his eyes filled with unyielding determination. He clenched his fists tightly and reported to Yuwen Di, "Whoever offends the might of the heavens, however distant, shall be destroyed. The Emperor need not hesitate. "

"Good, you are a good man of my Jin Country!" Hearing Wu Shan say that, Yuwen Di nodded, waved his hand at Wu Shan and said: "Since that's the case, then we want you to be our commander-in-chief, to head to the southwest to lead our Jin Country soldiers to win this war. I wonder what Little General Wu Shan thinks? "

Right after Yuwen Di finished speaking, Wu Shan was somewhat suspicious, and quickly cupped his hands in reply: "Your majesty has lifted this humble subject. These dozens of years, the Southwest border had been guarded by the General Liu Feng, protecting the Southwest border for dozens of years. Even if there are any barbarians attacking us now, they should be under the command of the General Liu Feng. This humble subject is willing to serve under their command. "

Wu Shan's words were clear and logical, but he still let out a heavy sigh, and fell silent.

Wu Shan thought he said something wrong and quickly stopped himself. He raised his head and saw the sorrowful look on Yuwen Di's face, but he did not know what happened. He quickly turned his head to look at Duan Yunfei, who was standing at the side.

Duan Yunfei and Wu Shan looked at each other and couldn't help but sigh. They said to Wu Shan in a low voice: "You might not know, but General Liu Feng passed away a few days ago. His deputy general came back quickly to report on the matter. "Currently, the Southwest Army is without a leader, and the Emperor is in a hurry to choose a commander-in-chief who can take on such a great responsibility."

It was only now that Wu Shan realized what had happened. The news of General Liu Feng's death exploded in his mind like a thunderclap.

He tightly furrowed his brows, and only opened his eyes after a long time of calm. He cupped his hands towards Yuwen Di and said: "General Liu's sudden death is something that none of us are willing to face, but since it's already decided. I hope that your majesty will take care of the dragon's body and not be overly sad. "

Yuwen Di slightly nodded, choked with emotions, and continued to speak with Wu Shan: "Now that General Liu has passed away, and something like this has happened again at the Southwest border, we really do not know what to do. That's why I summoned you here. I wanted you to serve as the commander and lead the soldiers of the Jin Country to defeat the enemy. "

Hearing Yuwen Di say this, Wu Shan immediately knelt down, kowtowed heavily to the ground, and said to the emperor word by word: "This subject is willing to take orders to go to war, this journey will definitely defeat the enemy, and protect our southwest region."

His voice was loud and clear, echoing within the great hall …

"Although you are still young, you have long gone to war. I believe that you will definitely win this battle." Yuwen Di's tone relaxed a little as he nodded to Wu Shan.

Seeing that, Duan Yunfei also quickly stepped forward to help Wu Shan out, "Please be at ease royal father, Wu Shan will definitely lose to the enemy, I will help royal father solve this problem."

Yuwen Di thought for a moment, then turned and spoke to Wu Shan: "It's just that this military situation is urgent, you need to immediately make preparations, we will prepare horses and supplies for all of you to submit, and instruct people to escort you all to the southwest."

"When are we leaving?" Wu Shan nodded and raised his head to look at Yuwen Di.

Yuwen Di muttered to himself, and said to Wu Shan: "Let's go tomorrow."

"Royal father, isn't this too hasty? Wu Shan still needs to return to report this matter to Grandfather and Uncle. After Duan Yunfei heard this, she hurriedly walked forward and said to Yuwen Di in a low voice, "Wu Shan is going to lead troops to the southwest for a battle, this is no small matter.

But before Duan Yunfei could finish her sentence, Wu Shan opened her mouth and interrupted her.

"Your subject obeys the decree." Wu Shan kneeled on the ground and said to the emperor.

Yuwen Di did not expect Wu Shan to agree so straightforwardly, he stood up and walked down the stairs to personally help Wu Shan up, then looked him in the eyes and said: "This matter happened so suddenly, and your grandfather and father are still not aware of this matter, do you really not plan to return to discuss it with them?"

"A man is born to serve his country and gallop on the battlefield. If there's so much consideration, how would it be able to accomplish such a big thing? " Wu Shan replied the emperor. His eyes lit up, as if he could see through the emperor's heart.

"Alright." Yuwen Di reached out his hand and patted Wu Shan's shoulder, then nodded to him. " "You are indeed a good man in the Wu Family, a loyal subject to the humerus for generations. You must perform well in order to bring honor to the Wu Family."

"Your Majesty, please be at ease. This humble subject will not fail his mission." The corner of Wu Shan's mouth raised slightly, revealing a trace of a smile, carrying the high spirits of a young general.

Yuwen Di glanced at Wu Shan, then turned and spoke to the people around him: "Quickly go and spread our order, before sunset today, prepare ten good horses, some food and armor, we need them urgently."

"Understood." Eunuch Ming answered as he hurried down to prepare for Yuwen Di.

Seeing that, Duan Yunfei hurriedly looked at Wu Shan.

Wu Shan immediately understood what he meant, he turned around and cupped his hands to Yuwen Di: "Your majesty, since that's the case, then this subject will go home and report to Grandfather and Father. We will set out tomorrow morning."

"Alright." Yuwen Di responded to Wu Shan's words and nodded at him. Before he left, he did not forget to ask him, "It has been a long time since I last saw Old General Wu.

Wu Shan cupped his hands and quickly replied to Yuwen Di. I am indebted to the Emperor for your concern. Grandfather is fine. "

"In a few days, it will be the New Year. We will personally visit the Old General Wu." Yuwen Di hesitated for a moment, then waved his hand at Wu Shan.

Ever since the death of Imperial Consort Duanshuo, Yuwen Di was worried about being noticed and thought about, and never stepped into the Wu Family's gate again. In the blink of an eye, it had actually been so many years.

Wu Shan bowed to the Emperor as he replied and quickly left the room.