If he could be killed while serving as an envoy to another country, Great Han would have grounds to attack it and expand its territory!
That way, not only would his name go down in history, but the Cui Clan would also gain an excellent reputation. Even if his clan declined so far that his descendants had to beg for food, they could still speak with a little more pride.
"Sir, your righteousness is admirable!"
After hearing him out, Huang Zhong regarded Cui Lin with profound respect.
Here was a true man of mettle!
Although Guo Jia felt this approach was not entirely appropriate, seeing that Cui Lin had made up his mind, he knew he could not dissuade him.
"Then... let us do as you say, Brother Deru."
Guo Jia sighed and agreed to the matter.
Although he did not care about credit, he could not resist the temptation of expanding Great Han's territory. That had always been something only military generals could accomplish.
But if he accomplished this feat as a civil official, he would surely earn a place in the history books.
No one could refuse the chance to leave their name in history.
Cui Lin nodded firmly and said, "Tomorrow, I will set out for Goguryeo with the Tiger Guards!"
"Once the Tiger Guards bring back word of my death, Old General Huang and you two generals must immediately lead the army straight into their territory and destroy their state!"
He was already prepared to leave on a journey from which he would never return. After a brief hesitation, he added to Guo Jia, "Sorry for the trouble, Brother Fengxiao, but when you return to court, please tell my elder brother that I died a worthy death. Tell him not to grieve."
With that, Cui Lin