Yun Yang looked at Fu Baoguo. "All in all, Marshal Fu, you're just a pure soldier while Han Sanhe, other than being the most outstanding soldier, was also an extremely incisive politician. He could even make use of his own life and death so thoroughly. It's equally frightening and shocking!"
Fu Baoguo chuckled dryly. "How can I be as thorough as Young Master Yun? The only thought that crossed my mind just now was that as a fellow soldier, and as such a respectable military legend, I must help you. Even if I have to bear the blame, I must do it!"
He turned to stare into Yun Yang's eyes and said, "I will personally report this matter to His Majesty. I will not shirk my responsibility."
Yun Yang smiled and said, "Marshal Fu, are you afraid that I'll snitch on you to His Majesty? Han Sanhe's calling me a descendant of nobility just now has such an effect. It has subtly driven a wedge between Marshal Fu and me! Marshal Fu has never seen eye to eye with me. Now that I have the identity of a royal relative, my stance is even more subtle. Am I right? "
Fu Baoguo felt awkward and said, "I didn't mean that, I really didn't mean that. Young Master Yun, you're thinking too much …"
Yun Yang laughed heartily and lowered his voice to say, "Marshal Fu, regarding this matter, I think it's best to end it here. In this world, probably only you, I, and heaven and earth know about this subtlety. Dongxuan's military hates you to the core. No matter what, you're the one who forced Han Sanhe to his death on the surface. So … we don't have to create additional trouble for ourselves and trouble ourselves for nothing. "
Suddenly, Fu Baoguo studied Yun Yang from head to toe seriously, as if he was getting to know Yun Yang all over again. Yun Yang wore an honest smile on his face. "Marshal Fu, it's better not to leak some gossip and information if you can. You have to know that even the most enlightened monarch will be suspicious. No matter how fair and open the imperial court is, it's inevitable that there will be conflicts. Especially when it involves great benefits, there will be situations where one has no choice but to do it despite knowing that it shouldn't be done … "
Fu Baoguo sighed softly, "Yes …"
Yun Yang continued, "As for me, I'm only a marquis's young master. Even if I have the royal bloodline, it's impossible for me to be acknowledged by the royal family in this lifetime. Naturally, it's impossible for me to participate in the division of that big cake. Actually, with my cultivation base level, ordinary worldly benefits are nothing to me. Isn't it too arrogant of me to say this? Hehe. "
Fu Baoguo could not help grinning as he said, "Of course, it's arrogant, but it's more practical."
He pondered for a moment and said, "If that's the case, then I'll keep this matter to myself. No one will believe me even if I tell them."
Yun Yang understood and said, "Even so, I'll keep it to myself. By the way, when Marshal Fu returns to the capital to report on his work, you must treat me to a drink. "
Fu Baoguo laughed heartily. "No problem. I'll get someone to dig a huge pond and fill it with fine wine. Then, I'll prepare plenty of meat and let you stay there. I've long heard of Young Master Yun's past reputation, I'm not afraid of your magnanimity."
Yun Yang guffawed. "The legendary debauchery? Then it's a deal. "
"I won't go back on my word!"
Then, both of them turned and rode their horses back.
"The war has come to an end. Looking at the situation, I believe that Dongxuan won't have any major military movements for at least three years. What plans do you have after this, Marshal Fu?" asked Yun Yang.
"I've promised Lord Supreme Cloud that I'll guard the Fortress of Resilience with my life." Fu Baoguo said respectfully, "Although the original Fortress of Resilience has been destroyed, I plan to mobilize more manpower and strive to build a new fort that's a few times stronger than the previous one within these two years. There won't be any disturbances on the eastern border in the short term, so success is assured."
"The destruction of the Fortress of Resilience this time can be said to be complete. It's destroyed from its foundation, so it's convenient for me to start anew and rebuild it."
Speaking of this, Fu Baoguo looked excited. "Even if war really breaks out two to three years later, the new Fortress of Resilience will definitely let Dongxuan know that this is a tough bone that they can't even chew through. The world's strongest fort is still right in front of them."
Yun Yang said quietly, "Wrong."
Fu Baoguo was stunned. "Wrong?"
Yun Yang said, "Marshal Fu's thinking is too conservative. The existence of the Fortress of Resilience in the past was to defend against Dongxuan. This is understandable. It's because Dongxuan has the world's top military force and the world's top marshal. Facing such a strong combination, it's only right to prioritize defense. "
"However, from today onwards, Dongxuan will have none of that. Especially after losing Han Sanhe's suppression, the civil and military infighting in Dongxuan's imperial court will be unprecedentedly intense. "
Yun Yang said calmly, "Therefore, your rebuilding of the Fortress of Resilience with the intention of guarding the territory has already done more harm than good. The effect is extremely limited. I hope that Marshal Fu can turn the new Fortress of Resilience into a fortress – a fortress that focuses on offense."
"From now on, Yutang will no longer be a country that can be bullied or invaded. The basic direction of our strategy will change, from defense to offense."
Yun Yang turned to look at Fu Baoguo and said with a smile, "Perhaps, the great undertaking of invading other countries, expanding our territory, and unifying the world will begin in two to three years."
"Marshal Fu, perhaps such a great undertaking will come from your hands …" Yun Yang beamed brightly. "… completed."
The more he thought about it, the brighter his eyes shone. Suddenly, he slapped his thigh and said, "That's right, why didn't I think of it? Thanks to young master's reminder, Dongxuan's military force has shrunk greatly without Han Sanhe. What's there to be afraid of? Wait, I have to think about this again. How should the new Fortress of Resilience be built? I need to gather some talents who know how to build a fortress and brainstorm … Oh, this is absolutely great news …"
As he spoke and thought, he was exhilarated, wishing that he could start working on it right now.
Yun Yang looked at Fu Baoguo who was grinning like a fool as he thought about the great achievements of expanding the territory. Yun Yang could not help but smile. Fu Baoguo did not look like the top-notch marshal that Han Sanhe had described him to be; he looked like a silly boy.
Fu Baoguo, who was being stared at by Yun Yang, only snapped out of his daze after he had been grinning like a fool for a long time. Feeling embarrassed, he asked with a straight face, "Why are you here?"
Yun Yang was stunned. "I … Why am I here? That's right … Why am I here? … "
Fu Baoguo retorted angrily, "Shouldn't you be escorting Old Marshal back to the capital now? Why are you on the battlefield? Yun Yang, how should you be punished for leaving your post without permission? "
Yun Yang was shocked by the accusation. "Marshal Fu, your teacher isn't actually Old Grand Commandant Fang, is he? Your teacher should be Old Marshal Qiu Jianhan! This kind of hooligan method of burning the bridge after crossing the river and putting the blame on someone else is simply at the pinnacle of perfection. You can do whatever you want as you please. Bah, it should be said as you like. Just open your mouth. Do you dare to be any more shameless … "
Fu Baoguo was relentless. "I'm talking about military duty with you now. Your current responsibility and the position you're supposed to be in aren't here. Why are you making a false accusation? Tell me, where's Old Marshal Qiu? He … he wouldn't be nearby, would he? "
Yun Yang was helpless. "Of course not. He should be three thousand miles away now!"
"You bastard!" Fu Baoguo scolded him unceremoniously. "Still spouting nonsense here? Aren't you going to chase after him to protect him? Do you still want to earn battle merits?! Are you one of my soldiers? "
Yun Yang was fuming, wishing that he could reveal his identity as Supreme Cloud and beat this fellow up.
He could not help but curse inwardly, "I've helped you deal with a million-strong army, helped you win this battle, and even given you so many good ideas and painted such a beautiful future … I didn't expect you to be born in the year of the dog, biting me as soon as you turn around!"
"Not only is he born in the year of the f * cking dog, he's a typical mad dog!"
"Can't you be more of a hooligan?"
Yun Yang had obviously overlooked an important point. Although Qiu Jianhan was the head of the capital city's top three rogues and was the most reputable, the more a dog bit, the less it barked. For example, Old Grand Commandant Fang Qingtian, who was also one of the top three rogues, and his successor, Fu Baoguo!
In front of Supreme Cloud, Fu Baoguo could only feel inferior and allow the latter to say whatever he wanted. However, the person in question was Yun Yang, and now that the conflict had calmed down, when else would he be waiting for Yun Yang? So what if he was handsome?
"I'll rush over right away." Yun Yang was full of complaints as he said angrily, "Goodbye, sir. No, it's best if we don't meet again."
"Hold on, I've already promised to make you a place of debauchery. How can we not meet again? Oh, this horse of yours is not bad … Why don't you leave it with me?" Fu Baoguo's eyes shone.
"Where's your shame? Can you be any more shameless than that? " Yun Yang's face was dark as he cursed unabashedly with his red teeth. Then, he clamped his legs on the horse's abdomen. Reddie looked at Fu Baoguo in disdain and snorted, snorting all over Fu Baoguo's face before it left like a gust of wind.
"F * ck me! Why is this beast so fierce? "Fu Baoguo wiped his face hastily.
Then, he sighed. "So many good brothers … gone just like that …"
After chasing Yun Yang away, Fu Baoguo stood alone on the battlefield. Suddenly, sorrow welled up in his heart as tears gushed out like a fountain. Prostrating himself on the horse, he covered his face with both hands and wept in a repressed manner. There was really no image left to speak of.
"My brothers …"
When there was no one around, Fu Baoguo was shaking like a child as he cried.
Who said that a man does not shed tears easily? It was only because he had yet to be heartbroken!
On the battlefield, the setting sun shone through the thick layers of clouds. A man and a horse drew long shadows on the pure white snowy ground that was dyed red by fresh blood …
When he was sure that there were no outsiders, the marshal's suppressed sobs and indescribable sorrow finally erupted.
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