The platform was slowly raised, the iron gears underneath interlocking with each other. A female dancer donned in a red dress appeared, singing with a pipa in her hands.

The most prosperous imagery in all heaven and earth could only be this.

Shen Yi opened a bottle of wine, raised his hand to pour a cup for Gu Yun: "This is the first year of tribute from the Western Regions after the rebellion was settled. The best kind of grape wine and a luminous cup, delicious wines must go in pair with heroes, have a sip."

Gu Yun stared at the luminous cup for a moment, his expression slowly became solemn. He took one sip then immediately put it down - not that the wine was not sufficient, but he could not help the sorrow hanging in his heart.

Gu Yun: "Forget it, I'm not quite used to this type of wine, change to Shaoxing yellow wine. It seems that I am no hero, but a coward - here, all you gentlemen take your seat, don't worry about the children, they have eaten at home, let them play."

While chatting, he began to feel that his line of sight had become a bit blurry. He bowed down and pinched the bridge of his nose, knowing that the medicine he took a few days ago would soon wear out.

The time for the medicine's effectiveness to fade away was about half an hour, and generally, before this occurred, he would slowly lose his sight and hearing.

When Shen Yi noticed this small gesture, he immediately knew what was going on: "Marshal?"

"It's nothing," Gu Yun shook his head, changed the wine, and raised his cup towards everyone sitting at the table.

"All of you are one in a million, mighty warriors of Great Liang, you have all ventured out on the battlefields by my side, although there is neither wealth or riches, power or influence, only the harsh living condition of the borders, and the measly salary. You all have had to endure so much. I first dedicate this cup to all my brothers."

When Gu Yun finished his speech, he tilted his head to down the cup, then poured himself another one:

"The second cup, I dedicate to the brothers who had laid down in the Western Regions, that year with my inexperience and incompetence, I led them forward, yet I was not able to bring them back..."

Shen Yi advised: "Marshal, New Year is coming, please don't say any more."

Gu Yun smiled a bit, he really did stop going further, he downed the cup and then filled it up again.

"The third cup," Gu Yun whispered, "is dedicated to Heaven and the Earth, I wish for the Gods above to treat the souls of my comrades with kindness."

Chang Geng stood by the window. No one knew when the beautiful scenery outside could no longer attract him. He turned and stared at Gu Yun without blinking.