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Isn't this exactly my own thought!?
Luzi looked at the vast white snowfields and mountains in the distance, believing that as long as there are dreams, there will come a day of realization. When spring arrives next year, the land nourished by the white snow will once again be filled with vibrant life. The meaning of life is not just to live like a great hero; sometimes living a simple life is also an attitude towards life!
"Believe that this day will come, and it won't keep people waiting too long! As long as the unification of Huaxia is achieved, there will be no more wars in the future! There will be no more senseless killings! The common people can live and work in peace, finding true happiness. This is the goal you and I have been pursuing throughout our lives, a goal that will never change!"
Hearing these words, Li Mu smiled wryly and shook his head. At this moment, being on the brink of war, life and death were no longer something he could control. Today they might be laughing and joking, but tomorrow they might never see each other again! With this thought, his heart suddenly fell silent.
"General Lu! Will we ever see the day of peace?"
Luzi nodded heavily and pointed to his heart. "As long as we believe here, there will definitely be no problem!"
Li Mu smiled slightly, looking at the burning campfire without saying anything more. His earlier question to Zhao Qin about which country would emerge victorious was purely a desperate attempt to seek confirmation from others, unwilling to accept reality. Even if he had heard the other party declare that Zhao State would surely win this battle, he would have scoffed at that answer.
The weaponry of the Zhao Army was not as well-made as that of the Qin Army, and their logistical support was even inferior to that of the Qin Army. General Lian Po was still waiting for the Qin Army to run out of supplies, but now it seemed like nothing more than an excuse. Once their Heavenly Road reached Shangdang, they would be able to transport enough military supplies from within the country in just a week.
Running out of supplies!? It seemed a bit wishful thinking! Perhaps the Qin Army hadn't even consumed last year's stored grain before we started facing shortages ourselves! But as a soldier, these concerns were secondary! As long as we could still pick up our weapons, as long as we still had breath in us, we would fight until the last person! This is the attitude of a soldier—never bowing down to the enemy!
If Li Mu hadn't caused such a disaster by killing a general at Lightwolf Fortress, he could have easily identified Luzi's true identity now. He deeply understood the consequences of acting impulsively; he almost dragged everyone down with him.
Hadn't he clearly resolved to learn to take a step back? Why couldn't he help but act when it came to that moment!?
In self-reproach, he repeatedly reminded himself to stay calm but found that each time it was only minimally effective. So much so that every time he saw Sima Shang, deep remorse would arise within him. If he didn't change this bad temper soon, these brothers around him would eventually be harmed by his actions!
With the presence of the Flag Soldiers in this Observation Post, which includes Li Xin, Li Mu no longer doubts the identity of this group. Even if Luzi were to admit right now that he is part of the Qin Army squad that secretly infiltrated a few days ago, Li Mu would just smile it off. If you say you are the missing Qin Army, then so am I! Since we are both sent by the Qin Army, we are still on the same side!
Ever since Li Mu perfectly resolved the general's murder case at Lightwolf Fortress, Sima Shang has been persistently advising him to face reality. One particularly representative argument remains fresh in Li Mu's memory. He might not be able to recite it verbatim, but he remembers Sima Shang saying:
"You are a typical lunatic! You spend all day not thinking about how to improve your abilities, only dreaming about grand matters that have no basis. Only by first elevating your position can you have the opportunity to realize your dreams of governing the country and bringing peace to the world! Look at you now! Ah! You don't even have a tiny position, yet you think about state policies and military strategies all day long! Tell me, what do you base that on!? If you really have that capability, then sit in my position first before talking!"
"Our teacher once said, 'Words must be trustworthy and actions must yield results!' Since you have ambitions that encompass heaven and earth, you should sit down and seriously consider your future. If you see everyone as a villain, then there will be no good people left in the world, right!? Don't be unwilling to listen! Your brothers see you struggling to find direction all day long..."
"Good medicine tastes bitter!"
Awakened by this realization, Li Mu drew his sword and stood in the snow. In front of Luzi, he declared: "Please bear witness for me, General! I, Li Mu, swear to heaven! For this life, I will strive for the rise of Zhao and will no longer concern myself with personal honor or disgrace. If I cannot tolerate something, I will learn to accept it! Because these grievances are trivial compared to the greater good of the nation! Without an official position, no matter how capable one is, they cannot realize their dreams of governing the country and bringing peace to the world! If I cannot achieve my dreams in this life, I would rather use this sword to end my life as an apology to all living beings!"
Hearing such a solemn vow from a learned man left Luzi speechless for a long time. A gust of cool wind blew by, bringing him back to his senses. "I say, General Li! Taking an oath is a serious matter; can we think of some elegant words before we proceed!? If not, let me translate it into classical Chinese for you?"
Li Mu seemed unconcerned about his choice of words and replied casually: "What does it matter if it sounds flowery or not!? As long as I can express what I mean clearly! This heart can be witnessed by heaven and earth!"
Luzi reached out and pulled Li Mu's sword from the snow, handing it back by its blade.
"General Li actually has this capability! The only flaw is that you cannot tolerate any imperfections. Existence has its necessity; that is what makes this vast world so diverse. It is precisely because some act out of personal greed that others dare to step forward for the greater good. It is because darkness is everywhere that people understand its significance and learn to seek light."
Li Mu grasped the sword handed back to him and hesitated briefly before sheathing it. "Luzi's heart is filled with light; naturally, I, Li Mu, am not a petty person. A true man born between heaven and earth should understand the principles of integrity! If one day we meet on the battlefield, let us discuss heroism with our swords!"
Upon hearing Li Mu mention the battlefield, Luzi took a deep breath. He stood up and looked around at the Zhao Army tents and Shanxia's bright lights, shaking his head self-deprecatingly. He picked up a wine bowl from the ground and drank it all in one go.
"Qin Army! Zhao Army! They are all armies of my Huaxia! Zhao People! Qin People! Who among them is not a descendant of my Huaxia? Yet they insist on creating these senseless killings! What have we done wrong to deserve such retribution? Alas! Being drunk is good! It allows for some nonsense to be spoken! Being drunk is good! Seeing one's own kind without needing to distinguish who is enemy and who is friend! Isn't that the case? Those who are troubled speak of their troubles, yet it only deepens the sorrow!"
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