Chapter 23: I don't want to be a marquis, the simulation ends [The iron cavalry of the North Wind Mission brought with them a biting cold wind, finally breaking the silence of the ancient southern capital.] [This news spread quickly among the scholars in Kyoto, like a stone that caused a thousand ripples.] [Scholars in the south spread the news, making the news of the delegation's convoy entering Kyoto widely known.] [The streets of the ancient capital were bustling with traffic and people. People flocked to both sides of the street, eager to catch a glimpse of the North Wind Mission.] [The convoy of the delegation slowly drove in, and the princess and generals accompanying them dismounted in person at the gate of the imperial city, showing their humility and respect.] [This is the most powerful day in Daqing in the past 20 years. ] [Regarding the debate between negotiating peace and advocating war, officials in the court argued for several days. ] [Finally, the emperor decided to let Bei Feng return the six states and made a marriage plan.] [The news came that the Lu family army was returning to the court. Inside the tent, your father looked at the imperial edict in his hand, and a trace of helplessness flashed in his eyes.] [The Lu family army is in high spirits, and with the addition of the Northern Volunteer Army, they seem to be only one step away from attacking Huanglong Mansion.]

[However, the emperor's order was hard to disobey, so he could only sigh deeply: "Eight thousand miles of clouds and moon, now all have turned to dust and soil."] [Your father's petition to fight was like a stone sinking into the sea, without causing any waves, and he was demoted by one rank because of it.] [But half a month later, another imperial decree came, summoning you and your son to the capital to receive the title.] [Looking at the golden decree in your hand, you decide] 1. Regardless of everything, go straight to Huanglong Mansion. 2. Obey orders and return to Kyoto to receive the title. 3. Retire and return to hometown to continue practicing Taoism in the mountains. 4. Personal participation (1/3) Yu Ke looked at the four options. I can't help but have some thoughts. If I choose option 1, I will go straight to Huanglong Mansion regardless of everything. So what? After all, even if we win the world, it will still belong to Daqing. There is absolutely no need to launch a rash attack or seek accountability from the DPRK. He has changed the world situation in the five years since he came down the mountain, and the reward for this simulation should be considerable. The side quest has been completed. The main task of the simulation is still to practice Taoism. Yu Ke decided to make the 3rd choice, to retire and return home to continue his practice of Taoism in the mountains. [Your father already knows your intention to resign. Although he sighs with regret, he knows your determination to cultivate the Tao.] [Your younger brother also wants to return to the mountains to practice Taoism. He has long been clamoring to return to Zhongnan Mountain.] [Upon hearing the news, Wang Yang rushed over overnight and tried to persuade you for many days, but your determination to cultivate the Dao was unwavering and never wavered.]

[I could only sigh, "Daqing is missing a pillar to stabilize the sea."] [You personally pick up a pen and write a letter of resignation to the court, expressing your wish to retire to Mount Zhongnan and pursue the way of nature.] [This resignation letter was presented to the emperor by the eunuch Ma Bao. Ma Bao took your resignation letter and sighed, "Young Master, you have a bright future. You only need to flap your wings to soar to the sky and become a king or a prime minister. Why do you need to practice Taoism in Mount Zhongnan?"] [When you heard this, you just smiled calmly and said, "I rode eight thousand miles to the north, not to be crowned a marquis or to strengthen my country."] [When your resignation letter was sent back to Kyoto, the whole world was in uproar and shocked.] [People are discussing your decision, with mixed opinions. Some praise your high moral character, while others criticize you for advocating war and being reckless, which goes against the will of the court. They are dissatisfied and therefore do this.] [Ma Bao even deliberately promoted it for you. For a time, the story of "I don't want to be a marquis" spread far and wide. ] [The emperor was very pleased with your resignation and ordered your father to be taken to the south, and was granted the title of Jiedushi of Dingguo Army and the historian of Wanshou Temple, and was granted a fiefdom in Kyoto. ] [Although this position was a sinecure, it was also a legitimate first-rank position, which showed how much the emperor rewarded the Lu family. ] [Many generals of the Lu family army were given high positions, but the important positions were taken over by generals in the court.] [When you see this, you know that the emperor still has doubts about the Lu family army, which will soon have 100,000 soldiers, and cannot be completely assured.] [On this day, you are already 26 years old. You and your brother pack your luggage and prepare to set off for Mount Zhongnan.] [You put on the long-lost Taoist robe again. ] [Unexpectedly, this news spread throughout the entire Northland. Outside the Lu family camp, countless people came from all directions, surrounding the camp tightly.] [Father tells you that these simple northern folks are here to see you and your brother off.] [A warm feeling welled up in your heart, and you walked out of the camp gate, only to see a crowd of men, women, young and old, with respect and reluctance in their eyes, calling out your honorific title in unison - "Shao Bao".] [They held eggs, pancakes, clothes and other things in their hands, wanting to see you off, fearing that you would be cold and hungry on the long journey. However, you declined them one by one, but felt warm in your heart.] [They had tears in their eyes. Some people felt unfair for you. However, those people in the south who didn't know the truth said you did it on purpose and were being spoiled by your kindness when you resigned.] [However, the people of the North are well aware of the hardships and difficulties that the Lu family army has gone through, and they are well aware of the character and responsibility of the Lu family. ] [We won’t demolish houses even if we freeze to death, and we won’t rob even if we starve to death. This is not just talk.] [They personally experienced the cruelty and ravages of the North Wind Army, countless homes were reduced to ruins in the flames of war, and their loved ones were forced to separate.] [Twenty years of humiliation for the country and the nation, how could this heavy burden be compared to a simple marriage between the two countries? ] [You stare at those who saw you off, and many of the generals in the Lu family army are crying with their faces covered.] [At this moment, an indescribable sense of shame wells up in your heart. ] [Although I have recovered the old territory in the past six years, I still feel that I have not made any contribution. ] [You and your brother bowed deeply to the people who saw you off, expressing your gratitude and respect, and then resolutely turned around and left.] [That day, heavy snow fell from the sky, and it snowed for three days and three nights.] [A ballad was sung in the north: "Who says God is unhospitable? The sky is full of wind and snow to send one person away."] [In the late autumn of this year, you returned to Mount Zhongnan. The red leaves in the mountains were like fire. It had been six years since you last returned.]

[Liu Jinchan personally greeted you two brothers at the foot of the mountain, his face filled with joy.] [The battle in which you crossed the Yellow River three times has now become a legend that the disciples of the sect talk about with great relish, and they all hold you in high esteem.] [Those disciples who once looked down on you have now put aside their arrogance and have only deep admiration for you.] [However, you don't take it seriously, and continue to practice without distraction, doing morning exercises every day, going up and down the mountain, rain or shine.] [In the winter of the same year, the Three True One Sect of Mount Zhongnan was named the orthodox Taoist sect by the court, and its reputation grew day by day.] [In the following three years, you practiced diligently every day. Although your progress was slow, your tenacity and perseverance were admirable. You were still practicing the pole late at night.] [After countless days and nights of hard work, your cultivation finally reached the sixth level of "Da Huang Ting", and finally ranked among the second-rate in the martial arts world. ] 【On this day, you turn thirty years old. 】 [Tip: Today's reincarnation is over, please come back tomorrow, it has been saved. ] [One day on earth is equal to ten years in the cauldron. 】 【Archive time: thirty years.】 [Warm reminder: You have changed the world situation within ten years, freeing the people of the north from the suffering of war, and won the Kunxu World reward. The draw is in progress...] (End of this chapter)