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The simpler the principle, the easier it is to understand: uniting one more person means one less opponent. As the Left Chancellor, Wang He certainly knows this! When he heard that Han Yongcheng was going to the capital of Qin State, Xianyang, he immediately ordered a Centurion to lead a Hundred-Man Squad to escort General Han back home.
As for which country he was returning to? Of course, it was to escort him back to Qin State!
While expressing his gratitude, Han Yongcheng inquired about General Lu's whereabouts. However, he was told that it couldn't be disclosed at the moment. Why not? Because it was a military secret! If he wanted to know this secret, he would have to wait until their king appointed him as Qin General.
At the time Wang He made this statement, he was unaware that this general from Han had decided to leave the military due to his aversion to bloody slaughter. After speaking, seeing Han Yongcheng hesitating, he assumed it was because he worried that King Qin might not appoint an outsider to lead troops. He immediately reassured him that there was no need for concern; as long as General Han was willing, there would be no problem!
Since it was Han Yongcheng's first time meeting Wang He, he naturally didn't dare to speak freely. Sensing the Old General's expectations from his words moved him deeply. Thus, he expressed that he would comply with assignments once he arrived in Xianyang and asked the Grand Commander not to worry.
Wang He had entered the military and excelled due to his skills and strategies. Step by step, he rose to the position of Left Chancellor, the highest military officer in Qin State, thanks to his extraordinary intelligence.
Although it was also Wang He's first time meeting Han Yongcheng, his experience allowed him to recognize talent. Upon seeing Han Yongcheng, he immediately liked him. If it weren't for strict political review regulations preventing him from doing so, he would have wanted to recruit this young man into his ranks right away. Therefore, not only did he personally see Han Yongcheng off from the Main Tent, but he also repeatedly reminded him to inform King Qin of his desire to join the main force in Shangdang.
Faced with such eager anticipation, Han Yongcheng felt embarrassed to express his reluctance to serve in the military and could only resort to expedient measures. He seriously stated that he would consider the Old General's suggestion before leading the Hundred-Man Squad away in haste.
Returning home to pack up valuables is unnecessary to elaborate on; soon after, under the protection of the Hundred-Man Squad, he entered the Wei River. He took a boat back to Qin State's capital Xianyang and subsequently met with the imposing King Zhao of Qin.
The arrangements for settling down were entrusted entirely to Chancellor Qin Fan Ju. Given Han Yongcheng's contributions, he naturally received his own residence and land. Thus began a new chapter in his life as he settled down completely and prepared for a peaceful rural existence.
However, once the fire within one's heart is ignited, extinguishing it becomes quite difficult. Understanding Lady Han noticed her husband frowning all day long and knew what was troubling him. After putting their three children to sleep, she sat down for a heart-to-heart talk with her husband. She told Han Yongcheng that a good man should aspire beyond his home.
At this moment when the nation needed capable individuals, how could a man of both literary and martial prowess sit idly at home and ignore the call? Don't let me, a mere woman, look down upon you! Go find King Qin tomorrow and apply for deployment!
Faced with his beloved wife, whose eyes were already filled with tears, Han Yongcheng was immediately moved to tears himself. How could he not understand the great righteousness of his wife? Who wouldn't want to safely hold onto a little Elder? Just being together is happiness; waking up every day to see each other is bliss! Compared to this, what do wealth and glory even mean?
However, when it comes to the choice of great righteousness, someone must choose to sacrifice. From the moment of departure, life no longer belonged to this family. Every time he heard an unfamiliar knock at the door, he worried it might be bad news from the front lines. Who would want to live in such constant fear?
Yet there are those who can understand this choice and will share this duty with their husbands.
Facing the impending separation, Lady Han bravely stepped forward. She bit down deeply on Han Yongcheng's forearm, leaving a mark, and then did the same on her own forearm in the same spot. She told him she would wait at home for him to return for all eternity, until the end of time.
If... if we cannot meet again in this life, let us use this mark to continue our unfinished bond in the next life!
The two of them leaned against each other, talking endlessly until dawn broke, realizing that their time together was always too short. After Han Yongcheng had decided never to wear military uniform again and donned his helmet and armor with his wife's help, he deeply bowed to her as he prepared to leave.
"Please rest assured, my lady! Yongcheng will return alive!"
When Han Yongcheng regained his composure and appeared before Chancellor Fan Ju, Fan Ju was left speechless for a long time. Just a few days ago, he had visited the Han residence to persuade General Han to participate in the Shangdang Defense War.
Fan Ju could still clearly remember Han Yongcheng's response back then. He had hoped that the Prime Minister would understand that as a Scoundrel (according to regulations, one cannot refer to oneself as a general without holding a military position or as Your Excellency without holding a civil position). He had chosen not to return to Korea because he did not want to witness bloody slaughter. Since he had already made his decision, he asked that the lord not make things difficult for the Scoundrel.
The Qin State had explicit regulations prohibiting Qin people from evading military service unless their rank had risen to that of one of the Five Great Ministers who were exempt from service. However, generals who came from Feudal States seeking refuge would be treated leniently; as long as they did not wish to re-enter military affairs, they would not be troubled.
This was also a political tactic aimed at weakening the power of Feudal States. If rules were broken due to tensions in the Shangdang War Zone, it would be difficult to reinstate such regulations later! It was essential to distinguish between what was light and what was heavy!
As the Prime Minister of Qin State, Fan Ju naturally understood this context. Seeing Han Yongcheng speak so decisively left him with no choice but to relent. If it weren't for being overwhelmed with work recently, he would have already removed Han Yongcheng's name from the reserve talent pool.
But anyway, at this moment, it was already the best answer!
Fan Ju, who was troubled by the lack of commanding talents on the front lines, was almost moved to tears upon seeing the imposing General Han. He was so overwhelmed that he nearly burst into tears right there. While pinching his nose and wiping his eyes, he asked Han Yongcheng if he was dressed like this because he was preparing to marry a second wife.
Which girl does General Han have his eye on? If you're too shy to propose, let me speak on your behalf!
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After finishing this joke with a laugh, Han Yongcheng noticed there was tea in Luzi's cup and walked over to drink it. Still feeling thirsty, he decided to pour himself another cup.
Luzi and Feng Quji did not laugh at the Prime Minister's joke because they felt a heavy weight in their hearts. They exchanged glances and then silently stared at Han Yongcheng's back for a long time.
After finishing his drink, Han Yongcheng saw some candied hawthorn on the table and asked what it was. Upon hearing the answer, he picked up a skewer and started munching on it. He nearly crinkled his nose from the sourness but didn't forget to crack a joke. "Hmm! This really quenches my thirst!"
Since you, General Han, have returned to the military, you should be staying in Shangdang. Why come all the way to Qi State? Under Luzi's persistent questioning, Han Yongcheng pretended to be mysterious and revealed a secret to the two in the room.
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