"Your Majesty, my Little Martial Uncle..." Wei Yan was about to cover for Chen Luo when Chen Luo tugged at his sleeve.
Wei Yan looked at Chen Luo in confusion. Chen Luo gave him a reassuring expression.
Chen Luo:ヽ(￣▽￣)
Wei Yan:(｀;)?
Chen Luo took two steps toward Minister of War Han Qingzhu, recalling what he knew about Wanren City.
Wanren City was a military stronghold on the northern anti-barbarian defense line, built atop a mountain ten thousand ren high. It was said that a banner bearing the character "Mysterious" stood at the summit, and even in the most difficult moments, it had never fallen.
"Since I was young, I have heard of Wanren City's strategic importance, and of the unyielding banner's resilience. In the hearts of our human race, so long as Wanren City stands, humanity is safe; so long as the unfallen banner flies, humanity cannot be defeated! For Earl Wan to ask me to present a poem is my honor!"
Chen Luo walked up to Han Qingzhu, bowed deeply, then rose and said, "Parting stirs countless sorrows. I shall take the liberty of borrowing Minister of War's name to compose a poem of heroic resolve, adding luster to his campaign!"
Wan Butong hurriedly shouted, "Bring forth brush and ink!"
Hou An glanced at Ye Heng, who nodded slightly. Hou An waved his hand, and several young eunuchs immediately came running out. Two carried paper, one carried an inkstone, and another held a brush. They came before Chen Luo.
Chen Luo reached out and took the brush, dipped it deeply in ink, and began writing on the paper.
<In Praise of Bamboo, Also Presented to the Minister of War as He Sets Out for Wanren City>
When everyone saw Chen Luo's title, another wave of whispered telepathic discussion arose.