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It was no surprise that these words came from Luzi's mouth, but Wang Jian dared not respond. No matter how much power the state grants you, there is always a limit. If one acts recklessly without regard for consequences, there is rarely a good outcome.
For Luzi, only matters that threaten the Qin State and its nation fall within his responsibilities. Issues like discord among officials are purely internal affairs that should be handled by a Lord of the Nation. Even if the Sovereign sends someone to mediate and resolve conflicts, it certainly should not fall to Luzi to handle such matters.
Wang Jian had clearly been overwhelmed lately, busy to the point of losing sleep for several days. As he listened to Luzi slowly explain the situation, he finally realized that this was indeed not something he and his peers should be concerned about.
Luzi's earnestness was truly commendable; ideally, such matters could lead the uninformed to self-awareness. After all, understanding things on one's own is often deeper than simply following others. However, since he did not want Wang Jian to feel inadequate, he couldn't help but repeatedly remind him. Once Wang Jian indicated that he truly understood, he let out a long sigh of relief.
Wang Jian adjusted his trousers and suddenly asked quietly, "General! Are we really just going to ignore this and let things develop as they will?"
Luzi stared in disbelief at Wang Jian's innocent expression and felt a deep admiration for the Ancient People. He had thought that his lengthy explanation would at least guide someone back on track, but the result was as expected!
What did the old saying go? Oh right! You can't teach a tune to a songbird!
"I ask you, General Wang, if we compare ourselves with the Grand Commander, who is smarter?" After receiving Wang Jian's affirmative response, Luzi continued, "Since we are not as clever as the Grand Commander, can we understand it this way: whatever we can think of, Wuan Jun will naturally think of too?"
Upon hearing this, Wang Jian suddenly understood why Bai Qi insisted on entering the Shangdang Region to command operations. As Luzi had said, for the sake of Qin State and Qin Army, Wuan Jun was already prepared!
With this realization, Wang Jian sighed deeply and began to understand Luzi's concerns. It wasn't that they couldn't act; it was simply impossible to break the deadlock.
As someone who also understood Qin State's laws well, Wang Jian knew that Bai Qi could actually choose not to participate in battle. If he insisted on staying home in seclusion and claimed illness to avoid commanding the Qin Army in Shangdang, no one could do anything about it. Punishments would be punishments; even the harshest would not threaten his life unless ordered directly by the king. However, given the current situation, it seemed they would not reach that point.
Thinking of this, Wang Jian slammed his fist against the rocky wall. "Those who do nothing all day have no problems at all! Yet those who work are full of issues and still face inquiries! Those who do absolutely nothing gain all the benefits! What kind of nonsense is this?!"
"Oh dear! That statement is quite youthful and impassioned!"
Luzi quickly gestured for Wang Jian to be quiet, advising him to refrain from such remarks in the future. After all, this was reality, and it was impossible for just one or two people to change it. Not working certainly had no faults, because if there was no work to be done, how could there be any issues? However, as long as you engage in work, problems—more or less—will inevitably arise. Having problems is a fault! You can't deny that!
If you have objections to this, you can choose not to do anything! But if you insist on working, then who will take responsibility for the problems that arise afterward? Faced with this heavy historical issue, Wang Jian, who desperately wanted to work, suddenly covered his face and began to weep. He was not crying for himself but for Bai Qi.
Luzi noticed the soldiers glancing over curiously and did not try to persuade anyone to be less pessimistic. Sometimes crying can be a good thing; it's better than bottling it up inside. Once Wang Jian regained his composure after feeling embarrassed, he said, "Some things must be done by someone; only such people deserve to be called heroes! The wheels of history often roll forward because of these individuals. Since we are already prepared, we just need to do our best in our roles."
For Wang Jian, helping Bai Qi through this difficult time was his last hope. And the only one who could fulfill this hope was Luzi. So when he heard Luzi's concluding words, he immediately understood that there was no turning back.
"It’s all my fault for not thinking clearly just now; I’ve embarrassed the general."
Upon hearing this, Luzi couldn't help but smile and shake his head. He told Wang Jian that everyone in this world hopes to be exceptionally clever but fails to realize that true wisdom often lies in being blissfully ignorant. What good is being clever? It’s truly laughable; I have yet to encounter such a situation!
If we were not clever, we would not know these troubling matters. If we were not clever, we would only see the immediate benefits before us without caring about the once-in-a-century events behind us. But is that really what you wish for?
The answer is certainly no!
It is precisely because we see and learn to think that it proves society is still progressing rather than stagnating. If we let ourselves be bothered by those people and those matters and waste our precious time on them, it will ultimately disrupt our minds and benefit us not at all.
Luzi finally completed his philosophical work and began his summary speech.
"I believe General Wang Jian knows about the lotus flower; it lives in the mud at the bottom of rivers yet cannot hide its pure beauty. This is akin to our lives: abandon your branches and vines, shake off the mud covering you, and seek the meaning of light. From the moment it blooms beautifully towards the sun, all past sufferings and impurities will transform into a lotus flower."
Wang Jian nodded repeatedly in agreement. After a passionate speech concluded, he asked, "The General's words are indeed brainwashing! But they sound incredibly brilliant. Can this be considered a praise for the lotus?"
Whether it could be seen as a form of admiration for the lotus, Luzi had never really thought about it. To be honest, these insights emerged when he first saw Wuan Jun, followed by thoughts that popped into his mind. Hearing Wang Jian refer to it as a chant for the lotus, he replied:
"If we're talking about brainwashing, then Wuan Jun is undoubtedly the most brainwashing figure both past and present. Just his presence alone is enough; he doesn't even need to say a word. The hundreds of thousands of brothers in the army will immediately know that our victory is at hand!"
Upon hearing this joke, Wang Jian, who had completely let go of his psychological burdens, couldn't help but burst into laughter. "The General is truly extraordinary; you can articulate everything so clearly. From now on, I will only serve you, and I mean wholeheartedly!"
Luzi didn't care about who was convinced; he seriously stated that this was merely the tip of the iceberg that General Wang had witnessed. After saying this, he left the astonished Wang Jian behind and waved to the soldiers scattered around, signaling them to return to the main force. Then he and Wang Jian mounted their horses and led the team back into the marching army...
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