Liu Zhi looked at Gu Xi, his face displaying obvious displeasure.
He thought Gu Xi had come to plead for mercy again.
But Gu Xi simply shook his head and said in a low voice, "Matters of the court, this old minister does not care about."
"Nor will I obstruct Your Majesty."
"This time I come, to request Your Majesty to allow me to fight the Xianbei."
Upon hearing this, Liu Zhi was momentarily stunned.
He stared intently at Gu Xi and almost immediately shook his head: "Impossible!"
"The Grand Tutor is over seventy years old."
"How can he again lead the great army?"
He was not doubting Gu Xi's ability, rather he genuinely felt Gu Xi was too old.
Gu Xi chuckled dryly twice, then softly sighed: "Your Majesty, rest assured, I will not delay any military affairs."
As he spoke, his tone paused slightly, and his eyes suddenly became desolate:
"If truly I can die on the battlefield, perhaps it is also destined."
