Chapter 1299: Chapter 87 The Untold Story of Doctor Feng and Marshal Meng_6 Chapter 1299: Chapter 87 The Untold Story of Doctor Feng and Marshal Meng_6 Dong Xiaoyan couldn’t help but blurt out in admiration, “Great Marshal, such splendid literary grace! A true hero indeed!”

Feng Yin nodded vigorously, his heart surging with emotion, saying, “Indeed, only a great hero can remain true to themselves, a real gentleman naturally distinguished. Great Marshal, you truly are a paragon of this era, an eternal figure of romance, undoubtedly deserving of such acclaim!”

Just as Dong Xiaoyan was about to agree, he suddenly realized something seemed amiss.

Eh… he had actually gotten carried away…

Doctor Feng, after hearing these words, remained silent for a long time before saying, “I admire my brother’s aspirations. In the future, if I have any ability to offer, I will surely do something for my brother.”

Everyone sighed in unison.

These four words, ‘do something’, now seem as heavy as a mountain!

The storyteller continued, saying, “Years passed, and Great Marshal embarked on campaigns to the east and west, conquering the south and battling in the north, sweeping through the six nations, establishing stability and peace, with endless warfare and smoke of battle reaching across ten thousand miles… While Doctor Feng dedicated his life to healing the world, his kindness reaching to all creatures… Both became legendary figures of the ages, unparalleled great men, and yet, after that meeting, they never saw each other again. Indeed, it was a matter of time, fate, and luck that evokes endless lamentations.”

All sighed again, each regretting why Doctor Feng did not meet with the Great Marshal more often, toasting and conversing, to affirm their brotherly bond, instantly as if no time had passed!

Alas, the lives of heroes are always filled with regrets.

“When the world was finally unified and Great Qin’s throne was established and secured, the Great Marshal recalled Doctor Feng’s words, who aptly said, ‘It’s best to retreat when deeply favored and rest when success is rich.’ He then firmly requested to resign from the Emperor; and though His Majesty tried to retain him time after time, the Great Marshal’s decision to leave was resolute. With no alternative, His Majesty asked, ‘Does the Great Marshal have any requests?'”

“Great Marshal remained silent for a long time before speaking: ‘I ask nothing for myself, but I pray Your Majesty for one thing: countless brothers have fallen on the battlefield, their bodies wrapped in horsehide, and their families left unaware of how to carry on. I ask only that Your Majesty grants them additional rewards.'”

“This, gentlemen, is our Great Marshal! A life dedicated to service, never seeking anything for himself at any time, always thinking of his brothers, always thinking of his soldiers!”

At this point, faint sobs could be heard.

Several disabled elders choked up, their bodies trembling, heads bowed, muttering under their breath: “Great Marshal… Great Marshal…”

“That was the year the Great Marshal returned in glory. You all should remember, that year, the court expended the treasury’s strength to greatly reward the surviving soldiers and posthumously honor the fallen heroes. Every hero’s family received a substantial sum of money, tracing back to the Great Marshal’s last request. This has been corroborated many times by Commander Fei, Commander Wu, and others, and you should know it is not a falsehood!”

“Yes, indeed, this happened,” all agreed in unison.

This event, for all of Great Qin, was profoundly memorable, unforgettable. How could they not know?

Because this event was real… therefore, everything the storyteller had said before must also be true!

General Meng and Doctor Feng truly were brothers-in-arms, without a doubt!

“After the Great Marshal returned, he closed his doors and never again involved himself in any worldly affairs. Yet the estate of the Great Marshal, even up to now, long after his death, remains a place where no one dares to trespass!”

The storyteller spoke solemnly, “This, indeed, is the soul of Great Qin.”

“That year, the Great Marshal, having gone through countless battles and sustained numerous injuries, finally reached the end of his strength. In his dying moments, he heaved a deep sigh and said, ‘My only regret in this life is that I could not see my brother once more. My only shame is that I couldn’t take care of the families of my fallen brothers. This is the lifelong guilt and enduring sorrow of Meng Fang!’ And then he passed away quietly.”

“At that time, Doctor Feng was in the wilderness collecting herbs, and by the time he learned of this, the Great Marshal had long passed away. Stricken with grief, recalling his initial promise, Doctor Feng generously donated all of his family wealth to fulfill the Great Marshal’s last wish.”

The storyteller’s eyes moistened, “All of the Great Marshal’s salary, along with His Majesty’s rewards, he had liquidated to aid the families of his fallen soldiers. Until the end of his life, when His Majesty sent people to assess his wealth, it was found that the great Duke of the Kingdom’s mansion… was in fact impoverished, not even comparable to a middle-class household! His Majesty was moved to tears.”

A wave of sighs filled the air.

Everyone felt deeply stirred.

To be a person of such a caliber was truly to be a great figure for all eternity, to shine forever bright!

“In his last moments, the Great Marshal was still preoccupied with the families of fallen brothers, still blaming himself for not having done better. Gentlemen, those were hundreds, thousands, millions of families! Who could have attended to all of them properly single-handedly? This was an unsolvable problem, yet the Great Marshal lived with this guilt and carried this hatred to his grave!”

“In his life, the Great Marshal was invincible, treating his soldiers as close as brothers, as dear as his own limbs. The title ‘God of War’ was truly deserved only by the Great Marshal!”

“Doctor Feng, having met the Great Marshal only once, formed a friendship as intimate as brothers, vowed brotherhood, each promise weighted with a thousand gold. After the Great Marshal’s death, he resolutely donated his entire fortune to help his brother fulfill a final wish. Such an action also made him a unique figure of the ages, an unparalleled great man!”

“Doctor Feng sought the assistance of Commander Fei Xinyu and Commander Wu Tiejun to handle this matter. After both Commanders reported to His Majesty, His Majesty personally ratified it, and from then arose General City!”

The storyteller sighed endlessly, “Such is the essence of a heroic figure! Just as it is said, though the body may perish, one’s name will endure in annals forever!”

“Supreme hero! A legend for all time!”