Chapter Fifty-seven Only the beauty of youth has changed (II)
Word Number：333
Author：一曲雨霖铃
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Release Time：2025-09-28
He said: Who would seek to command the rise and fall of nations? The ruin of Heaven and Earth, how could it be foreseen? The heavens whirl, the earth turns, raising clouds of dust, Through many trials and sorrows, the ruler’s heart is burdened with grief. It is told that news of the annihilation of the twenty-eight generals soon reached Luoyang. The Empress, upon hearing it, was greatly shocked and exclaimed in fury: “Day by day those twenty-eight generals would speak before Us of the arts of war, claiming wisdom surpassing that of Zhang Liang and strategies greater than Zhuge Liang, and now they have met with the fate of utter annihilation! I could wish to wipe out their clans to the third degree!” At her side, Shangguan Wan’er stepped forth and remonstrated: “Your Majesty, quell your anger. The urgent matter now is to pacify the rebellion.” The Empress replied: “What Wan’er says is indeed true. Proclaim Our command: summon the court to convene at once to devise plans for quelling this revolt.” Immediately Shangguan Wan’er ordered the civil and military officials to ascend the hall. When the officials gathered, the Empress declared: “The twenty-eight generals were loyal and diligent to the state. Now that they have perished in royal service, We mourn them deeply.” Prince Jian’an, Wu Youyi, sought in this moment to display his ambition. Having earlier heard of Di Renjie’s pacification of Sun Wanrong, he thought those foes but feeble men, and Di had gained his merit by compelling their surrender without battle. Believing himself now to command strong and mighty forces, Wu Youyi was certain he could achieve merit and return with glory. Thus Wu Youyi petitioned the Empress, saying: “Your Majesty’s heart is the same as that of your ministers. Yet this matter is grave. I, your nephew, am willing to lead the army in expedition, to rout the rebels, to slay the enemy, and to safeguard the rivers and mou
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