Chapter 39: Cheers resound through the nine heavens! (Second update seeking recommendations)

  Are you often clear?

  Li Changguo almost bit off his tongue. According to historical records, Feng Changqing was ugly and had a difficult appearance, born with an uncle who didn't love him and a grandmother who didn't care for him. Unexpectedly, when he saw him in person, he far exceeded the rumors, and compared to Li Changguo's imagination, he looked even more hideous.

  If Li Changguo hadn't seen it with his own eyes, he would never have believed that a famous general of the past had so many physical defects.

  Ugly, thin, squinty-eyed, crippled... many physical defects all in one body, ordinary people can't have such "endurance". Being able to have one is already rare, but he's got them all, don't know if it's good luck or bad.

  "No wonder Gao Xianzhi didn't take him seriously at first!"

  Li Changguo was deeply moved.

  After being with Gao Xianzhi for several months, Li Changguo understood that Gao Xianzhi was not a narrow-minded person and had the elegance to tolerate others. It was actually Feng Changqing's appearance that hindered his vision.

  Everyone has a mind that loves beauty, who would go see such an ugly person for no reason?

  It's precisely this ugly and unremarkable person who is actually incredibly talented, possessing remarkable ability, and is even a famous general, if it weren't for the historical records being so clear, who would believe it?

  "Don't judge people by appearance, don't measure the ocean with a ladle!"

  Li Changguo remembered a common saying and felt a sense of regret again. This saying was tailor-made for Feng Changqing.

  Taking a closer look at Feng Changqing, I found that although this person doesn't look great, however, there is an inexplicable and indescribable aura about him that makes people feel close to him.

  What's even more rare is that although he walks with a limp, he has an air of authority about him, majestic and awe-inspiring.

  "Have seen the brave and chivalrous school lieutenant!"

  Just as Li Changguo was about to turn his head, Feng Changqing had already arrived in front of him, with a smile on his face that was layered like seeing an old ancestor, and he rushed to salute Li Changguo from afar.

  He is polite and courteous, with no fault to be found, enough to make people feel close. However, his hoarse voice is very piercing, more unbearable than Bian Lingcheng's duck-like voice.

  Fortunately, Li Changguo did not have the habit of judging people by their appearance. He quickly dismounted his horse and returned the courtesy: "I've seen General Feng!"

  Feng Changqing had extraordinary talent, although his appearance was not impressive and made people feel disgusted. However, true gold is not afraid of being refined by fire, after experiencing setbacks, his talent was finally discovered by Gao Xianzhi, who trusted him more and more, every time Gao Xianzhi went on an expedition, he would entrust the task of guarding to him.

  For a famous general like Feng Changqing, Li Changguo's heart was filled with respect.

  What's more important is that Feng Changqing doesn't have a good appearance, which makes people feel disgusted. For someone like him to stand out, it's much harder than for ordinary people. Not to mention other things, this perseverance and dedication are already worthy of admiration.

  It is true that Li Changguo's words are extremely sincere and without any deceit.

  Feng Changqing was not good-looking, and many people knew that he was exceptionally talented, yet they disliked him. It was normal for someone like Li Changguo, who was brave and the number one general of the Anxi Protectorate, to look down on him. What surprised Feng Changqing was that Li Changguo did not show any disdain towards him at all, and instead spoke with such sincerity.

  This was the first time for Feng Changqing to meet someone who didn't underestimate him because of his appearance, and that person was Li Changguo!

  It was just that he discovered and valued Gao Xianzhi, and when he first met him, he also looked down on him with disdain, not taking him seriously.

  Feng Changqing felt a warmth in his heart, and he had a good impression of Li Changguo. He smiled more kindly and said: "The brave general is famous for his bravery, and is the first fierce general of the Anxi Protectorate. I have long heard of your great name, but unfortunately, I have not been able to see you until now. Now that I am face to face with you, I realize that your bravery far exceeds what I had heard!"

  Li Changguo threw him a peach, and he replied with a plum, which was a great praise for Li Changguo.

  "Alas!" Listening to Feng Changqing's endless praise, Li Changguo didn't feel any joy, let out a sigh and said: "My bravery is just physical strength! But General Feng's bravery comes from the heart! Bravery based on physical strength is only the bravery of an ordinary man! Bravery that comes from the heart is true bravery!"

  People like Xiang Feng Chang Qing, who have overcome far more hardships than others in their lives, can become generals and important leaders of the Anxi Protectorate, overcoming difficulties that are far beyond those of ordinary people, and are worthy of admiration!

  Worth admiring!

  Li Changguo's words are sincere and without any falsehood.

  Feng Changqing was a man of discerning taste, and he could tell at a glance. His eyes sparkled with spirit as he gave Li Changguo a thorough once-over.

  "Brother, is this remark appropriate?" Li Siye thought it was inauspicious and reminded Li Changguo.

  Li Changguo's praise was sincere, but isn't this just exposing someone's shortcomings in front of them? It wasn't that Li Changguo didn't know any better, it's just that he truly felt a deep sense of emotion when he saw Feng Changqing and only then did he understand what it meant to be unyielding and unwavering.

  To Li Shiyu's surprise, tears suddenly welled up in Feng Changqing's eyes. He wiped them away with his hand and grasped Li Changguo's strong hands, shaking all over as he stuttered: "Brave General, Feng Changqing has been looked down on by others all his life, but never had anyone praised him so sincerely like you! Not to mention anything else, just for this one sentence, Feng Changqing will be friends with you till death!"

  He wouldn't easily promise someone, it's just that Li Changguo was the first person he had met in his life who didn't look down on him, but instead praised him highly, touching the softest spot in his heart.

  Feng Changqing's will was tempered by hardship and adversity, so he wouldn't easily shed tears; it's just that no one had ever touched the soft spot in his heart.

  Feng Changqing's promise is worth a thousand pieces of gold. He said it was a life-and-death friendship, and indeed it was! Being able to form a close relationship with such a famous general as Feng Changqing, Li Changguo was also delighted.

  "It's my honor!"

  Li Changguo grasped Feng Changqing's hand tightly, feeling it tremble and a bit cold. His heart was truly too excited.

  "Good! You are heroes who cherish heroes, and great men who respect great men!"

  Gao Xianzhi rode up on horseback and looked at Li Changguo and Feng Changqing, then burst out laughing with joy.

  Li Changguo was his trusted general, and Feng Changqing was the great talent he valued. The two were so close, what didn't Gao Xianzhi like about it?

  "Haha!"

  Li Changguo and Feng Changqing exchanged a glance, suddenly feeling a sense of mutual affection, and burst out laughing.

  "Long live the Great Tang!"

  At this moment, a thunderous cheer erupted, and the Tang army rushed forward, embracing their families with excitement.

  The warriors who returned from the expedition, the thing they most wanted to do was to see their families, and tell them about their hardships and heroic deeds. At this moment of reunion, who can remain calm?

  The soldiers hugged their families, waved their arms and shouted to the sky, only in this way could they vent their excited and irrepressible emotions!

  For family members, the triumphant return of a soldier must have many heroic deeds. Parents can have such a heroic son, who can't be happy? A wife can marry such a heroic husband, what's not satisfying? Children can have such a great father, who can't be proud?

  "Long live the Great Tang!"

  Family members were equally excited, hugging each other with the soldiers, waving their arms and shaking their fists, shouting loudly until the mountains echoed.

  "Long live the Great Tang!"

  "Long live the Great Tang!"

  One wave of cheers surpassed another, shaking heaven and earth!

  Endless joy, soaring up to the ninth heaven, the whole world is celebrating!