Gao Chang and Qin Mubai came here again. Once the imperial city of a country, it was now the capital of the Great Tang Dynasty, Gaochang County in the Western Region.

Three hundred thousand Victorious Return Masters were stationed at the foot of the Flame Mountain where Qin Shubao used to be stationed, temporarily stopping their horses to replenish their supplies and resting for a day or two.

Xue Rengui, Yuwen Hongtai, and the other old soldiers of the Western Expedition Army came to Qin Mubai together and said, Now that the Western Region is peaceful and the Commander’s wish has been fulfilled, shouldn’t we go to the Commander’s statue of Flame Mountain and tell him the good news?

“Alright.” Qin Mubai agreed. Let Xue Rengui and the others prepare for the sacrifice.

The next morning, Qin Mubai personally held his father’s ashes and brought Xue Rengui and the rest up the Flaming Mountain to the “Temple” that Gaochang had built for Qin Shubao. Here, there was a statue of Qin Shubao holding a saber. It was thirty feet tall and was made of white jade. It was lifelike and majestic.

Back then, it was Marshal Norland Ni Shuchuo who “ordered” the Gaochang people to build this statue. Firstly, Norland wanted to sit on a mountain and watch the battle with the Great Tang. Secondly, Ni Shuchuo and the other Turkic warriors truly admired Qin Shubao, this loyal and righteous tiger general, from the bottom of their hearts.

Today, Norland’s Commander-in-Chief Ni Shuchuo was also present. Without waiting for the little schools to set up their sacrifices, he took a few steps forward and bowed to his chest, moreover, he could not get up from his knees.

Xue Rengui, Yuwen Hongtai, and the others looked at him with complicated expressions. There were also some Tang army generals whose eyes were filled with rage.

After all, Ni Shuchuo was the most direct murderer of Qin Shubao!

“Young Marshal Qin, please use my head to commemorate your father!” Said Ni Shuchuo.

Qin Mubai stepped forward to help him up and said, “Old Marshal, please stand up.” The death of my father was certainly related to the old marshal. But at that time, each is its own master, what you do is only a matter of duty; Now that he was a minister of the same hall, how could he kill each other? My father’s last words warned me that the battlefield was selfless and made me put national affairs first. Today, how could I have missed a major national event because of my own personal indignation? “You can’t even bury my father’s painstaking efforts!”

“Elder Qin, you are truly an unparalleled hero. I am extremely impressed!” Ni Shuchuo fell to his knees with tears streaming down his cheeks, kowtowing and banging.

“Old Marshal, please stand up.” Qin Mubai helped him up again, comforted him, and led the soldiers to start the sacrifice.

At the end of summer and the beginning of autumn, a gust of wind suddenly rose. Clouds billowed in mid-air, and yellow sand covered Flame Mountain.

Seeing this scene, Qin Mubai suddenly remembered the night when he first came to Lanzhou.

“I remember the night when I first came to Lanzhou, my father called me to the city wall of Lanzhou and looked to the west. At that time, there was also yellow sand rolling outside the city. My father asked me what I saw.” Qin Mubai put down the sacrifice and looked at the distant mountains and the misty sea of clouds. “At that time, I replied, ‘I only saw a vast expanse of land’!”

Everyone quietly listened to Qin Mubai’s words.

“I kissed him first but laughed. He raised his hand and pointed forward. He said two words-‘Wrong’!”

“I asked him, father, what did you see?” At this point, Qin Mubai smiled and asked the soldiers, “Guess what my father said?”

Everyone shook their heads.

“My father said–” Qin Mubai suddenly raised his voice and shouted–“Great mountains and rivers!”

His voice was like thunder, and his momentum was like a galloping horse!

Everyone present couldn’t help but tremble!

The short words “great mountains and rivers” contained all of Qin Mubai’s feelings for his father, as well as Qin Shubao’s heroic ambitions in his twilight years!

“Right now … from Lanzhou to Gongyue City, the 3000-mile border, millions of households belong to the Great Tang!” Qin Mubai took a deep breath and said, “Three thousand kilometers is a great river and mountain! … Lord Father, you are in the Heavens. You are resting in peace!”

All the soldiers of the Tang army immediately fell to their knees with tears streaming down their cheeks.

The Crescent Moon Queen Pearl, who was accompanying him, was also shedding tears from the scene in front of her. He walked to Qin Mubai’s side and gently held his arm. “Mubai, although I have never seen Lord Linghun before, I know that he is a great hero. The people of all races in the Western Regions regard him as their True God! Father Tiger, Son of Rabies, you are also a great hero!” He said.

Qin Mubai smiled and said, “I have never thought of being a great hero, nor do I care about these false names. All along, I have only been trying my best to do what I have to do as a minister and as a son of man. Now that everything is over, it is time for me to step down successfully.”

Everyone was shocked and looked at each other!

“Young Marshal Qin, why did you say that?” Ni Shuchuo was the first to ask, “Right now, you are at the height of the sun, annihilating Tibet and the Western Regions, laying down half of the land for the Great Tang to expand its borders! We are also looking forward to following you for the rest of our lives-how can you have the intention to retreat?”

Qin Mubai smiled and said, “If it weren’t for my father’s divine throne, I wouldn’t have said that in my heart today.” Indeed, as a military commander, I have made unparalleled contributions. In the next few decades of my life, I will never be able to surpass what I have achieved today. As a subject, I have also reached the peak of perfection after annihilating the feudal territories of several countries for tens of thousands of kilometers. Now that Tibet and the Western Regions had calmed down, the Great Tang should cease cultivating in the next few decades, allowing half of the rivers and mountains that had just belonged to the Great Tang to return to a prosperous era of royalty. I inherited my father’s mantle as a martial artist. I’m not going to make much of a contribution to these civilizations. I don’t want to eat anymore. After returning to the court, I will surrender my military power and submit my resignation. “I want to take my family and retire from the Central Plains … to settle in Samojian!”

“Major Marshal!” All the soldiers of the Tang army were frightened and shouted, “No!”

“How can Guanxi Army not have Major Marshal?”

“Lanzhou, the Western Region still depends on you to preside over the overall situation!”

“If you retreat, all of us brothers will follow along!”

Qin Mubai waved his hand to stop the commotion of the soldiers and said, “Brothers, we have been living and dying together for so many years. I am truly reluctant to part with you.” But all the banquets in the world will end, and one day we will part ways. Today, I have told you all these things in my heart, so that you will have a good preparation in your hearts. After returning to the dynasty, all of you will be promoted to a noble rank for meritorious service. You will enjoy wealth and honor, and you will continue to serve the Great Tang! Great Tang needs you loyal generals. ”

“Then why doesn’t the Great Tang need Young Marshal Qin?” Ni Shuchuo asked in surprise.

Qin Mubai smiled and shook his head, “The Great Tang needs ten million loyal generals, but in the future … half of ‘Young Marshal Qin’ is no longer needed!”

Ni Shuchuo was instantly dumbfounded, and the Tang army soldiers who had not yet dried their tears were speechless.

The entire arena was completely silent.

“Brothers!” Qin Mubai shouted and broke the silence, “After descending the mountain, reorganize the army and return to Lanzhou!”

“Yes!–”

Sacrificing Qin Shubao, Qin Mubai and the rest of the soldiers returned to the army and prepared to return to Lanzhou. Just as the army was about to leave, a courier came from Lanzhou and sent a secret letter from Pang Fei.

Qin Mubai looked at the letter and couldn’t help but be shocked!

In the letter, Pang Fei told Qin Mubai that the rumors of “Qin Mubai wanting to rebel” were widespread in Lanzhou, and people were now panicking. It doesn’t matter. This was originally arranged by Qin Mubai himself. However, another thing shocked him-King Wu and his group were ambushed in Jingzhou! King Wu was assassinated, life and death unknown!

Although Qin Mubai had already considered the safety of Li Ke’s trip, he hadn’t expected that such a thing would really happen!

At this moment, he urgently pondered in his heart, “If something happens to King Wu, the future successor to the throne will undoubtedly be King Wei!” I am very clear about King Wei’s character. On the surface, he is kind, but in fact, he is ruthless. There is no way he can rub a single grain of sand in his eyes! Even if I surrender all of my military power and retreat, he will still be deeply afraid of killing me and then hurry up! … Today, in front of all the soldiers of the Kansai Army, I expressed my thoughts. I only wanted them to understand that I did not have any objections or aspirations. I did not covet the position of power in my hands. In order to keep the army from being affected by the rumors, I gave the vaccine first. If someone in the Imperial Court wants to use the rumors to attack me, I can also obtain the support of the soldiers of the Kansai Army to the greatest extent. Although this is a bit suspicious of taking advantage of the soldiers, but I am indeed speaking mentally …

But if King Wei inherits the lineage in the future, not only me, but even Xue Rengui, Yuwen Hongtai, and Pang Fei will be the targets of the Wei King’s purge. I, Qin, will never be able to live the rest of my life peacefully!

That situation was just like what the Water Margin had said, after Liangshan recruited people!

“Looks like even if I want to retreat, it won’t be easy!” Thinking of this, Qin Mubai frowned and shouted, “Noble, Hong Tai!”

Two will enter from outside the tent, “Yes!”

“I have some personal matters to attend to in Lanzhou. After you two lead the army, follow as soon as possible.” Qin Mubai said, “The treasure carriage of the New Moon Queen is temporarily handed over to your guards, and you must not lose it. Besides, no matter what rumors you hear along the way, you must turn a blind eye to them and turn a deaf ear to them!”

“Yes!” Xue Rengui and Yuwen Hongtai looked at Qin Mubai in surprise and accepted the promise. But he didn’t ask.

Qin Mubai stepped forward and held the Second General’s hand, saying, “Brothers, I will not be alone. Even if I retire, I will definitely arrange for you brothers who have risked their lives with me to get out of here in the future. This is all I can do now!”

“Third Brother!” Yuwen Hongtai couldn’t restrain his impatience and shouted, “You’re too wrong today. Tell me what happened. Anyway, I already told you that wherever Third Brother goes, I’ll follow him! The heavens and the earth will be fine, even if your body is shattered, I’ll bury it with your bones and tendons!”

“Good brother, don’t say anything stupid.” Qin Mubai patted his arm and said, “Something did happen in the Imperial Court, but I can’t explain it to you right now. In short, I will take care of it, so you don’t have to worry.”

Yuwen Hongtai was both anxious and annoyed as he roared with a heavy punch, “Is there another bastard in the Imperial Court who spoke ill of you behind your back, wanting to go against you?” –Let’s rush to the front with our heads up and take down these thousands of kilometers. That group of jealous and stupid scholars who have nothing to do all day long will know how to fight for power and gain and plot against meritorious heroes! Third Brother, if this is really the case, I will bring my brothers and slaughter those bastards into Chang’an with you, and I will also seek peace! –Our Kansai army is invincible! ”

“Shut up, what nonsense are you saying!” Qin Mubai scolded, “The Kansai army is invincible under the heavens. It’s used to beat outsiders. How can they attack our own people? If that’s the case, it’s nothing different from the Garqin Mausoleum back then, or even more hateful!”-Noble, Blackie is rude and reckless. You must always restrain him. If he is foolish, then tie him up and calm him down. ”

“Yes” Xue Rengui clasped his fists tightly. Although he didn’t say anything, his face was filled with worry.

Yuwen Hongtai’s face turned red, and he didn’t dare to speak again.

“My dear brothers, you don’t have to think too much. You have the right to be at ease.” Qin Mubai smiled and said, “Although the trees are eager to calm down, I have seen many of these storms over the years, so I don’t mind anything. Your first task is to stabilize the morale of the army and not cause any chaos in the army. I will take care of everything else!”

“Yes!” Two will have to agree.

Later, Qin Mubai bid farewell to Princess Xinyue Mingzhu and brought along more than a hundred personal guards. He left Gaochang first and headed straight for Lanzhou.

The Battle of Monarchs, the Battle of Seizing Di–this battle that was even more dangerous than the Battle of Tibet’s Western Regions–was finally time for a decisive battle!

Qin Mubai, who was galloping with his fast horse, thought back to the day when Li Ke was transferred from You Zhou to Lan Zhou and the two of them had a hangover.

He remembered that apart from drinking and bragging, the two of them had also fought, which was a pleasant fight.

Qin Mubai was deeply impressed by what Li Ke had said when he was drunk.

“Mubai, there are many people who say that you and I are colluding to commit adultery, and that we are ambitious. Let them go. I only know that as a man, I am content to have a confidant brother like you in this lifetime!”

“You and I don’t know what will happen tomorrow. Maybe we won’t wake up one day, or we won’t exist in this world anymore. But as long as I, Li Ke, am still alive …”

“My life is your life; your life is my life!”

The fast horse was as fast as lightning, and the wind beside his ears was blowing.

Qin Mubai muttered to herself, “My life, Qing life … Li Ke, did you expect this day to come?”