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Facing the difficulties posed by the other party, it was unexpected for Luzi that they could not enter the royal city. Regardless of the reasons behind it, it was simply impossible for the Qin Army to surrender their weapons. Outside Zhou Tianzi City, anything could be negotiated, but this matter was non-negotiable.
Since ancient times, soldiers have never been required to surrender their weapons; was this a call for surrender?
They had yet to see the king, yet they were wasting so much time here! After consulting with the gate officer, Luzi decided to enter the city only with Sun Thirteen. He turned back to the troops and shared this idea with everyone.
Although Luoyi was safer than Qi State, Outside was already in chaos! After discussion among several generals, they unanimously opposed taking the risk of entering. Their reasoning was sound and indisputable. Who knew what the situation in Zhou Tianzi City was like now? It was too dangerous to go in alone! If something happened, there would be no one to support them!
Hearing this, Luzi told everyone that danger was actually everywhere. Human life can sometimes be incredibly resilient; even when buried underground, it can break through and bloom beautifully again. Yet at times, it can be extremely fragile, like a strand of hair that can snap with just a gentle tug. However, we cannot let this make us hesitant. We have long been prepared! And we are always ready to embrace both that resilience and that fragility!
“Brothers! We are warriors favored by heaven! Our lives will not be as fragile as a strand of hair! Our king has already arrived and is right here in this royal city! Compared to him, what are we!? This matter is settled! Li Xin and Chang Yu will stay outside the city to keep the brothers in check; no one is allowed to act without orders!”
Luzi's departure from the Shangdang War Zone did not mean he had left the Qin Army's ranks; at this moment, donning his general's armor restored his original military position. What he said now was an order and carried the weight of military command.
Li Xin understood that after arguing with the gate officer earlier, following Luzi into the city would surely lead to trouble. Therefore, he suggested that Chang Yu accompany the general into the city while he stayed outside to wait for news.
Luzi did not agree with Li Xin's proposal and advised both generals to be cautious. He called for Sun Thirteen to follow him into the city. Of course, they could not ride horses or take a carriage; they would leave those outside to avoid further complications.
At that time, a sword was treated like jewelry and would not be questioned about being carried. Luzi took up his General's Sword and hung it at his waist before walking with Sun Thirteen to the city gate.
To express his gratitude, Luzi said a few kind words to the gate officer. After performing a respectful salute, he paid no further attention to him. It wasn't that he was too lazy to say more; rather, he found such people who liked to flaunt their authority quite annoying.
If this order had come directly from the emperor, it would have been a different matter. But as things stood now, it seemed there were no such tyrannical stipulations anywhere they went.
Following Luzi into the royal city, Sun Thirteen turned back and quietly mentioned that Wuan Jun had passed by Zhou Tianzi City without getting off the carriage some time ago. His meaning was clear: if you have grievances, go find the person involved to discuss it, why take it out on us?
Upon learning the truth, Luzi merely sighed and did not comment further. In his view, who did the Guards of Zhou Tianzi City recognize? They would only judge who you were based on your Military Uniform! Even if they struck you down with a single blow, you could not cry injustice! Moreover, Wuan Jun belonged to the Qin Army; whether there was a reason for this was unnecessary to discuss here.
How could one find King Zhao of Qin? Of course, by going to the guesthouse located within the royal city! Since this city was established according to Feng Shui principles by Zhou Gong, the place for receiving feudal lords would certainly be in the eastern part of the royal city! The east symbolizes growth and vitality in the Five Elements. Thus, it is evident that Zhou Gong, who understood these principles well, would not allow lords and ministers to reside in other directions. That position symbolizes that Zhou Tianxia would thrive endlessly, representing a legacy that would last through generations until the end of time.
Zhou Tianzi City was bustling with shops lining the streets, its vibrancy undiminished from years past. The crowds flowed continuously, and the sounds of vendors calling out their wares echoed throughout. Although slightly less impressive than the streets of Linzi in Qi State, it still exuded an overwhelming sense of popularity.
People believed that properties in Luoyi were guaranteed investments because they were willing to trust that the city of emperors would continue for generations. This belief led to a continuous rise in property prices in Luoyi, breaking historical records daily.
In hindsight, it made sense; after all, the entire Luoyi lay at the feet of Zhou Tianzi. Feudal lords from various states fought for wealth and land but never considered incorporating Luoyi into their territories. This led people to believe that the peaceful atmosphere here far surpassed that of any surrounding area, making them willing to accept slightly higher property prices.
What is heaven's will? Zhou Tianzi and King Zhou She are the favored children of heaven who speak on its behalf!
Luzi told himself this and was willing to believe it. However, there existed an undeniable fact he struggled against: in his view, heaven's will was actually Public Sentiment. After enduring centuries of turmoil and hardship, Zhou Tianxia no longer had the capacity to lead feudal lords toward achieving peace, resulting in continuous wars across China. Everywhere was suffering; common people lived in dire straits without escape.
If one insisted on maintaining a weak and fragile Zhou Tianxia, then peace would forever elude this realm! Even if Qin State did not covet the Nine Tripod Cauldrons within the royal city now, chaos would likely persist for a few more years or decades. By then, established Public Sentiment would give rise to a feudal lord vying for supreme power.
But whether this emerging feudal lord truly cared for the world or sincerely sought to rescue people from their plight remained uncertain. If one must leave such uncertainties for future generations to verify... what purpose does Heavenly Will serve in allowing us to exist in this world?
How important is peace to humanity!? Perhaps those who have never experienced the hardships of war cannot comprehend it! Only those who have truly lived through war understand the significance of peace!
Having successfully completed his mental preparation, Luzi took a deep breath and looked up at the vast blue sky above him. As he glanced at those passing by him—strange faces yet somehow familiar—he felt a sense of connection.
No matter how future generations evaluate or perceive the dreams of this time, the pursuit of peace must be realized in our hands to bring a sense of tranquility! As for the criticisms, let them drift away with the wind!
Perhaps we won't have to wait much longer! The long-awaited true peace will soon descend upon the world! When that time comes, everyone will enjoy the prosperity brought by peace, just like the residents of the royal city do now! Because that is genuine peace! There will be no more wars and killings, no more partings in life and death—just true peace!
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