Compared with Qi Jin, Wu Weizhong was the most authentic successor of Qi Jiguang's legacy.
Qi Jiguang brought him out of Yiwu, and he followed Qi Jiguang diligently and painstakingly to conquer more than half of China. What he hoped most was that Qi Jiguang could sit opposite him and drink a cup of wine with him.
"Old General, you are in a good mood. You came here alone to drink with the bright moon in the middle of the night. Which dynasty and which generation are you from?"
When Wu Weizhong was thinking about Qi Jiguang, a voice suddenly sounded behind him.
Wu Weizhong turned his head and saw Ma Wei standing behind him with a pot of wine and a plate.
"Marshal Ma!"
Wu Weizhong immediately stood up and wiped the corners of his eyes.
"Old General, what's wrong?"
Ma Wei walked forward and was surprised to find that Wu Weizhong was crying.
"I just thought of an old friend who passed away. His greatest wish in his life was that the coastal people would no longer suffer from the chaos caused by the Japanese pirates. Now that Nihon has been destroyed, there will be no more Japanese pirates. I thought of him and felt a little emotional."
Wu Weizhong told the truth, and Ma Wei immediately thought of someone.
"Is it Qi Jiguang or Qi Shaobao?"
"Yes."
Wu Weizhong did not hide it.
Ma Wei nodded and put down the pot of wine and the plate of beef in his hand. "Old General, do you mind if I sit here and admire the moon together?"
"Of course not. Marshal Ma, please sit down!"
Ma Wei nodded and sat down with a smile. Then, he poured himself a glass of wine and drank it in one gulp.
"Qi Shaobao was the general I respected the most when I was young. In those days, the elders in my family often used Qi Shaobao to educate the younger generation like us. They said that this was what a general should look like and that this was the most demeanor a general should have. We should all follow Qi Shaobao as an example.
Therefore, when the news of Qi Shaobao's death came, we all felt that it was a great pity. We all thought that our star had fallen. But who would have thought that the heavens would make a fool out of us? We actually had this day, and we also have this day where we can hold our heads high … "
Ma Wei couldn't help but drink another glass of wine. Then, he said slowly, "Old General, you have made great achievements this time. Why don't you choose a noble woman and bring her back to serve you?"
Wu Weizhong shook his head silently.
"I don't like these women. Thank you for taking care of me."
"Why don't you like these women? Old General, do you think they are not as gentle and lovely as our Central Plains women? "
Wu Weizhong smiled and shook his head.
"It's just that I don't have any ideas. I already have a wife and a child at home. I'm already over seventy years old. I really don't want to bring back a young concubine at this time.
Ma Wei laughed and said, "Huang Zhong could kill Xiahou Yuan at the age of seventy, Lian Po could draw a bow at the age of eighty, and Old General is not even seventy yet. Your body is strong and full of vigor. Don't tell me you're going to concede to old age?"
"I have no choice but to admit that I'm getting old. My age is right here. So what if I don't admit it?"
Wu Weizhong smiled bitterly and shook his head.
Ma Wei didn't force him. After drinking for a while, he asked meaningfully, "After this battle, the Daqin will probably have a long time to recuperate. According to His Majesty's plan, they should rest and prepare for the Northern Expedition against the Northern Barbarians. When we return, the army will be reorganized. Old General, do you have any place you want to go?"
Wu Weizhong thought for a while.
"When I return, I plan to ask His Majesty to resign from the army and go to the military academy to teach students."
"Hmm?"
Ma Wei looked at Wu Weizhong in surprise. "Old General, five years from now, the northern expedition will be a hearty and peerless battle. If we don't participate in that battle, wouldn't it be a pity for us as generals? Old General, you've been in the army all your life. Don't you want to participate in this great battle? "
"If I were twenty years younger, this Wu would definitely not miss this battle. However, this Wu is already sixty-seven years old. If I am still alive in five years, I will already be seventy-two years old. Whether in terms of age or energy, I am afraid that I will not be able to catch up. If Your Majesty takes pity on this old general, please leave this old general in the military academy and bring a few juniors out to carry this old general's wishes on the northern expedition. As for this old general, I have the heart but not the strength."
Ma Wei frowned. He thought of Wang Hui, who left the army at a young age and went to the military academy to be in charge of teaching students. He was a direct descendant of Xiao Ruxun and was experienced. He didn't lose to Zhao Hu, a veteran of the army. There was also Chen Xie, who was also a veteran of Xiao Ruxun and was now in charge of the police force.
The army was about to undergo a major change, but it wasn't a bad one. It would be a pity to leave the army now.
"Old General, have you made up your mind?"
"I've made up my mind."
Wu Weizhong nodded. "I've been in the army all my life, and I can't get away from the Japanese pirates. Qi Shaobao's greatest wish was to pacify the seas. Now that the seas have been pacified, I no longer have that wish. There's no point in continuing to hold a position in the army. I might as well retire and give my position to the younger people.
The military academy is a good place to go. I've been there before. It's full of youths full of vigor and vitality. They're all top-notch juniors. Their bodies are like they're made of iron. His Majesty has put a lot of effort into the students of the military academy. When they finish their studies and enter the army, they'll definitely be able to do well. "
Ma Wei didn't know much about the military academy. He also didn't think that a bunch of juniors could do anything great. No matter how outstanding they were, they still had to start from the bottom and slowly grind their way through year after year, right?
As Wu Weizhong spoke, he looked at Ma Wei.
"Marshal Ma is young and energetic. After this battle, where do you want to go?"
Ma Wei drank a cup of wine and spoke slowly.
"Not long after, His Majesty will definitely give the order to withdraw. Our campaign will be over. The next few years will be for us to recuperate and train our troops for war. His Majesty should be preparing for war in the northwest. The new northwest corps will become the main force of the northern expedition.
I want to go to the northwest corps. Even if I can't be the commander-in-chief, I still want to be a general. That way, I'll be able to go to the grasslands in five years' time. Since ancient times, the highest military achievements of our Han family have been Conferring Wolf Juxu and Commanding Stone Yanran. If I can reach these two points, or even surpass them, I'll definitely be able to leave my name in history.
I want to leave my name in history. I want to leave my name in history. I want the future generations to remember me and revere me. When my name is mentioned, they have to call me a good general! Old General, do you know? His Majesty has reestablished Guan Jun County in Northern Zhili. Do you know what this means? "
"Guan Jun County?"
"Yes, Guan Jun County. This means that His Majesty has decided to confer the title of Champion Marquis to the most outstanding general in the northern expedition! Champion Marquis! Huo Qubing and Dou Xian's titles of nobility. One conferred Wolf Juxu, and the other Commanding Stone Yanran. Old General, what boldness and courage! I won't exchange it even for a Duke! Absolutely not! "
Ma Wei's eyes were filled with excitement and yearning.
The news of Xiao Ruxun reestablishing Guan Jun County was known by every general. Every general with a grand dream knew about it.
Xiao Ruxun did not mention a single word about it. None of the imperial court's announcements mentioned the title of Champion Marquis. However, the title of Champion Marquis had already appeared in every general's mind.
Everyone knew the significance of this title of nobility.
To be the valiant champion of the entire army. Champion, supreme glory.
"As a general, it's enough if I can obtain this title of nobility."
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