Opening with a Poem, Shocking the Entire Court of Civil and Military Officials!.

Summary

The passage describes Qin Ying's interaction with soldiers recruited to the palace. Initially, the soldiers dream of a comfortable life away from battlefield hardships. Qin Ying intentionally provokes them by calling them "servants" and challenging their dignity. Through his deliberate provocation, he reveals their deeper frustrations: talented soldiers who are systematically oppressed by noble superiors who steal their military achievements. Their passionate outcry reflects their suppressed anger at a corrupt system that denies them recognition and advancement, despite their bravery and sacrifices.

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