Following Huo Xianju's patient explanation, He Wen finally breathed a sigh of relief. He realized that this scholar was not intentionally trying to pick a fight. He Wen admitted bluntly, "To be honest, what I can't stand the most is you pedantic scholars beating around the bush."
Hearing this, Huo Xianju was in no hurry to reveal his plan. He gazed at He Wen, his eyes filled with doubt: "General, you are also a man well-read in poetry and books. As far as I know, when Your Majesty trained you all, the focus was on all-around cultivation. Whether it is military treatises and battle strategies, or literary and martial arts, all you generals are among the best. Therefore, you shouldn't hold such a strong prejudice against scholars. In your eyes, am I really just a pedantic scholar?"
He Wen sighed. "You think you aren't? If I didn't respect your status as a scholar, I'd curse you to death right now. Although I've read books and understand military strategy, at the end of the day, I am a military general. A military general must have a general's attitude and momentum; how can I be like you scholars, yapping about classics and sighing all day long? Besides, Lord Huo, all along our journey here, I've found many interesting things about you. Take right now, for instance—if you still can't tell me your subsequent arrangements, this general is going to sleep."
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