Chapter 1220: Sensational Return to the Capital! (1/2)
Translated by: Hypersheep325
Edited by: Michyrr
The military law of the Great Tang decreed that commanders without orders could not leave their bases. If someone like Big Dipper Great General Geshu Han committed such a crime, he would immediately be severely punished. Even going out on the official road to welcome Wang Chong was an enormous risk, which was why he had dressed in casual wear to welcome Wang Chong and send him off.
Geshu Han saw in Wang Chong a hope like he had never seen before.
Hwoooo! Gusts of wind blew between Geshu Han and Wang Chong, causing their clothes to flap. All was quiet as both of them stared into each other's eyes. Wang Chong had never imagined that Geshu Han would view him so highly.
As he gazed into those sharp and bright eyes, countless thoughts flew through his mind. Finally, Wang Chong opened his mouth, and his voice was like a breath of fresh air to Geshu Han.
”The dark clouds cannot obscure the sky forever, and even the greatest blizzard will eventually disperse. Great General, I do not know what happened in the Imperial Court, nor do I know why all this happened. But I do know that no matter how great the storm is, there will come a day where the sun will once more shine over all our heads.
”What Great General anticipates, I anticipate, and so does everyone else. That day will come eventually, and it will not be that far in the future!”
Wang Chong at this moment was like a sheathed sword displayed in a pavilion for a long time, finally revealing its edge. Its blinding radiance at that moment could even outshine the sun.
In the gusting winds, Geshu Han stared in shock at the blazing light in Wang Chong's eyes. Even the Big Dipper Army soldiers standing around the area to protect Geshu Han were stunned and shaken by the spirit and bearing Wang Chong revealed at this moment.
Wang Chong's supreme martial arts, incredible feats, and astonishing grasp of the art of war had made him renowned throughout the world, but at this moment, his stubborn will, tenacious spirit, and inextinguishable determination were even more dazzling than his achievements.
”Hahaha! Good!”
Geshu Han suddenly began to laugh.
”General Wang, I truly did not judge you wrongly. With these words of yours, I have no more regrets. The Great Tang, the Central Plains, and all its people are fortunate to have you! Geshu Han will remember these words of yours for the rest of his life, and I hope that General Wang will also not forget them! When you go to the capital, no matter what setbacks you may face, I hope that you will never give up. As long as General Wang remembers the words of today, Geshu Han and all the other generals in the military will always be there to support General!”
Clang!
Cups clinked in the air once more, wine spilling out from them.
After drinking the last cup of wine, Geshu Han departed with his ten-some elites, heartily laughing. When he arrived, he had been depressed and dejected, his heart full of worries, but now, he was carefree and joyous.
”Great General, take care of yourself!”
Wang Chong gazed at Geshu Han's back, and then at the trail of dust left behind as he rode away. Finally, after watching for so long, he turned around and went back to his carriage.
”Wang Chong, just now, that was…”
On the carriage, Xu Qiqin looked worriedly at Wang Chong.
”An old friend. He already left.”
After saying this, Wang Chong closed his eyes and fell silent.
”Hyah!”
With the crack of a whip, the carriage set forth once more, and the group was once more on the road to the capital.
As the group traveled along the Silk Road toward the capital, they encountered no more obstruction. Ten-some days later, after passing through a set of steep mountains, they finally left the territory of Longxi and arrived at the most dazzling capital of the Great Tang.
Boom!
When Wang Chong's carriage arrived at the capital, a sea of people gathered outside the western gate. Countless people had immediately rushed to the western gate upon hearing the news of his arrival.
”He's coming, he's coming!”
”It's the King of Foreign Lands—hurry and look!”
”Wang Chong! Wang Chong!”
Before the carriage had even approached, a thunderous cheering came from the distance. Tens of thousands of commoners, their expressions agitated and excited, rushed toward Wang Chong's carriage.
”He's back! The Young Marquis is finally back! Everyone, go and look!”
Everyone enthusiastically vied against each other in a bid to reach the carriage.
”Milord, we've arrived.”
A voice came from outside the carriage.
But there was no sound from the carriage, a stark contrast with the clamor outside.
Wang Chong's eyes were shut, his back leaning against the carriage compartment. Without even needing to leave, he could sense from the thunderous cheers that there was certainly a vast multitude of people outside.