Chapter 1 (1/1)
The sand stretches over the horizon; the sun looks like blood As a few eagles hover in the air back and forth over the dusk and within vicinity, there is no trace of s the sunset from the city border look even more like a lonely and desolate place
If standing over the top of a sand dune and watching in the distance, you could vaguely see a man dressed in white like snow Su Yi sat over another dune A black bamboo flute across his lips; the tone emitted was a very sad melody
Suddenly, a burst of horse riding sound was heard, and then gradually appeared before his eyes, as the music also cahed and said: “Is there still no envoy from the capital?”
From behind him, a man dressed in lieutenant costumes dismounted, and whispered: “Yes, General! No one has arrived The sky showed that it’s rather late now It is best to return the campsite, Sir”
Su Yi stood up and looked toward the distance, thenare they intending for it to last?” His tone was grave Its te aura
The Lieutenant looked up at his beautiful face, hesitantly wanting to speak It was for soer refrain: “Su General, according to your subordinate, you should not wait any longer Ten days ago, a group of the trade travelers froh I had made an inquiry with them, and I discovered that the salary expenditure for soldiers has long been used to build the Courtyard by His Majesty I did not want to increase General’s anxiety, so I had not informed…”
Before he finished his sentence, Su Yi General’s powerful fist struck the wall indignantly and said: “Benighted King harms the country How could he use ical that unless there is a home, there will be no nation? Once Kim Liao attacked, even with me, Su Yi here, and exhausted soldiers, how are we to defend? When the country is gone, the beautiful Courtyard that was built would fall into the other people’s handsIronically, generation of monarchs have yet to understand this principle Perhaps ritted his teeth in distress
The Lieutenant quickly advised: “General,there is no need to worry Soathered the fund supply and who knows,may be on their way hereIt is still best to return to camp now”
Su Yi waved his hand aside His face resumed a passive appearance, then said: “Go back Lieutenant I will stay here a while for a moment of peace Wan Yan Xu is recently uncharacteristic From ti a move soon I really need to contemplate a bit and be prepared for the enemy”
The Lieutenant knew the General’s personality So, not able toon the horse and take the sa the thousanddeep into his memories
Five years ago, he was just a level four rank official and had no association with the royal court At that time, Kim Liao invaded the border Every official in civil and ree for warfare,and rather, they yielded Angrily, he volunteered and led an arreat victory though Since then, he had yet to return the capital The reason was the frontier was an important place that needed to be secured, so the E the border forever; and without imperial declaration, he and his troop could never set foot in the capital
In fact, a rich life was not what he wanted Although windy desert sand, in his vieas better than burlesque, it wasand pleasurable Since he was stationed at the border areas, Kie and sns since then, but they ultio, Kiain Fortunately, his foresaw initiative had skillfully won the battle
Kily die, which directly resulted fro’s eldest son, Wan Yan Xu ascended the throne and Ki was informed of the victory as he sent a eunuch to declare the decree of an encouragenated Su Yi a title, and believed that it should be enough for his thanksgivings as an expression of allegiance Since then, the King sat back and relaxed, happily spend thrifting and enjoying life
Su Yi sighed again His heart knew that Wan Yan Xu is superior co, but schehtful deliberations Just look at hile soldier to the frontier He is a tough one; even theand brave desert ould not be a bench was stupid, delayed military funds and resources, which made the soldiers’ conditions unbearable and reat skills, he fears that it will be difficult to turn the tide
His blurred vision of the dune eventually stopped at that site where countless bones were buried because of the war His heart bursts with grieves As a General, he can strategise to achieve the greatest victory, but he will not be able to protect all of his soldiers There was a quote, “A General’s triumph is over millions of bones” Probably soon,he will be one underneath these sand Only he does not knoill happen to the people of his country and what fate they will face
He took out the black bamboo flute and placed it across his lips The heartfelt thousands of emotions, this tih on a stallion, covered in furs and jade, extraordinary lance at intently After listening to the heartbroken distant song, his face changed into a hint of cold smile