Chapter 72 :Zhang Xun’s Last Stand at Suiyang
Word Number：357
Author：闲穿径竹
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Release Time：2025-06-27
Liu Chengyuan stepped forward and bowed respectfully. “My Lord Yan, “the armies of Shi Siming now loom like thunderclouds at our gates. To confront them head-on would be no more than hurling an egg against a boulder. My late master, the venerable Mr. Duanmu, once instructed me in the Commentary on the Book of Changes: ‘The inchworm draws back to spring forward; the dragon and serpent lie low to preserve themselves.’ A man of purpose must know when to bend and when to rise. Those who shape the course of history do not stake all upon the loss or gain of a single town or province. Better, perhaps, to sacrifice the pawn to protect the king. Let us abandon this plain, withdraw north through Jing and Xiang, and make our way to Fengxiang. There we may join forces with His Majesty and fight as one. What say you, Lord Yan?” Obeying Liu Chengyuan’s counsel, Yan Zhenqing led his forces to Fengxiang, where he paid audience to the Emperor Suzong. It so happened that Guo Ziyi also arrived in Fengxiang with Yang Muzhi, Que Qian’ge, and others, bearing reports on the military situation. The emperor, overjoyed at their arrival, appointed Yan Zhenqing as Minister of Justice and named Guo Ziyi Grand Minister of Works and Deputy Supreme Commander of all imperial forces. At Fengxiang, Liu Chengyuan, Qian Yu, Master Kang, Yang Muzhi, Que Qiange, and Isu gathered and met with Li Mi. Their reunion was marked with mirth and gladness. Isu raised his cup and cried, “Brothers, today we are united once more—tonight, we shall not part ways until the wine runs dry!” Que Qian’ge hurriedly interjected, “Brother Yang is no man of the martial world—his constitution is not suited to strong drink. You mustn’t press him too hard, gentlemen.” Es laughed heartily. “But Brother Yang hasn’t uttered a word of protest! Why then does Lady Que so eagerly shield his cup? With such a rare beauty watching over him, Brother Yang is surely a man of enviable fortune!” He had scarcely finished speaking when Que Qian’ge’s cheeks fl
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