My carefree life in space

Chapter 169 Mo Ze Resigns

"Aze, are you kidding? You really want to resign from your position as Marshal of the First Army Group?" Jin Hongyu's tone was full of disbelief.

“Uncle, you heard me right, I really do want to resign.” Mo Ze answered firmly. He had actually submitted his resignation to his direct superior and his mentor Liang Xin first, but Liang Xin did not approve it and told him to talk to His Majesty himself.

“Aze, if it’s because of what’s said on StarNet, you don’t need to care. Just pretend you don’t know anything about those things,” Jin Hongyu advised.

To be honest, he was so angry he laughed when he heard about Xingwang's comments. As the emperor of the empire and Aze's uncle, he was the most qualified to make demands, both publicly and privately. However, he was too embarrassed to make them, while others jumped out first.

“Uncle, I don’t care about those comments. Actually, I’ve had this idea for a while, but I just haven’t figured out how to tell you.”

Since embarking on the path of cultivation, Mo Ze has come to understand that cultivators are not suited to having too many entanglements.

Don't be fooled by his current rapid cultivation speed; that's only because he spends every day with Lin Shushu, benefiting from the spatial spiritual energy—a perfect storm of favorable conditions. Anyone else would still be slowly grinding away year after year!

Moreover, due to the change in his mindset, he had a different feeling about his previous ideals and ambitions. It doesn't mean that he completely abandoned his ideals and responsibilities, but that he realized that realizing his ideals and ambitions did not necessarily require staying in that position.

Of course, this only applies to him. Most people are different; they can only better realize their ideals after climbing to a certain height.

"Why? You are in the prime of your life. If you retire now, it will not only be a loss for the empire, but also a loss for all mankind."

Jin Hongyu was not exaggerating. During the years that Mo Ze was stationed on the border battlefield, he defeated many large-scale attacks by the Zerg and ensured the security of the border, which is evident to all.

"Uncle, even if I retire, I will still do my best for the empire without hesitation as long as it needs me." Mo Ze reassured Jin Hongyu.

"Alright then, but do you have any suitable candidates to recommend? After all, this position is very important." Jin Hongyu sensed his determination and reluctantly agreed, then raised the question before him.

Mo Ze thought for a while and then recommended someone.

"Gu Rong, that kid from the Gu family, your deputy general?" Jin Hongyu hesitated. Gu Rong was Gu Zhenliang's son, and Gu Zhenliang was now the regent minister of the empire. It was not a good thing for power to be too concentrated in one family.

Mo Ze understood his concerns and came up with a compromise: "We can let him act as an agent first, and then decide whether to make him a full-fledged agent later depending on the situation. Alternatively, Uncle can ask others to recommend him as well."

That's how it was settled.

Soon, news spread that Mo Ze had resigned from his position as Marshal of the First Army Group.

This news shocked everyone. How old was Mo Ze? Why would he resign now?

Some people have drawn parallels to recent comments on StarNet, speculating that Mo Ze may have abandoned his promising future because he was disheartened.

"That's such a petty temper. All we said was a few words to him, and he just quits like that? Is that the kind of demeanor a commander-in-chief should have?" someone said sarcastically. There were quite a few people like that.

"Exactly, is he trying to play hard to get? Don't let things get out of hand too easily, or it'll be too late to regret it!"

“You’re overthinking it. Don’t you know whose nephew he is? With just a word from him, there’s nothing we can’t get.”

However, some people couldn't stand it anymore.

"Watch your mouth, what have they done to wrong you? Have you forgotten how they risked their lives to fight the Zerg?"

"Indeed, I don't know where you get such malice from, being so harsh on those who have made contributions."

"We will always support the God of War. Whether you are in power or not, you are someone we respect."

People with differing opinions began attacking each other on the StarNet, but Mo Ze didn't care about any of it.

"You really don't regret it?" Lin Shushu asked Mo Ze while browsing the comments on the StarNet. She even took the time to retort when she saw people criticizing Mo Ze.

“Of course, I have more important things to do, and I told my uncle that I would step in if the empire needs me.” Mo Ze replied frankly, without a trace of reluctance.

Mo Kun and his wife had no objection to their son's decision. The title of "God of War Family" sounded impressive, but how could outsiders understand the dangers involved?

As for family honor, they didn't care at all. If other members of the Mo family had objections, then let them work hard to earn that position themselves.

"That's great! There are no more obstacles in front of me now. I no longer have to worry about failing and disgracing the family." Mo Chen felt more relieved than anything else after hearing the news.

"You brat, how can you have no backbone? Even if you don't surpass your brother, you should at least make something of yourself." Although Mo Xiao was scolding his son, there was no dissatisfaction on his face.

He was also a soldier, but his rank was not as high as his nephew's. He knew what soldiers had to sacrifice, especially when their position was linked to family honor.

The Mohists have carried this burden for far too long; it might not be a bad thing to let go of it now.

The other members of the family had no objections. With great glory comes great responsibility. Since the glory was not brought to them, they had nothing to complain about losing it.

Gu Rong never expected that his boss, who had promised to take a one-year vacation, would never return.

"Boss, are you really not coming back? Are you going to abandon us?" Gu Rong asked hesitantly.

"Speak properly. What do you mean by abandoning you?" He spoke as if he were a scumbag. Mo Ze glanced at the person in the video and said irritably.

"Isn't that right? Why don't I change careers too and come join you, boss?" Gu Rong thought it was a good idea more and more.

"Stop it, don't bother me. I'm still being supported by my family, Shushu, I can't afford to support you too!" Mo Ze refused coldly. He didn't tell Gu Rong about his recommendation to his uncle, after all, nothing was decided yet, and it wasn't appropriate to reveal it too early.

As for his claim of being supported by Lin Shushu, Mo Ze was completely open and honest; he wasn't wrong. Didn't you see? Now his parents don't want to go back to the Imperial Star either.

"Boss, are you serious? If you're out of star coins, I can give you some. Relying on your wife to support you is just too much!"

Of course, this is just a joke. With the Mohist school's rich history and resources, even if they withdraw from the center of power, they will not fall into decline.

After dismissing the persistent Gu Rong, Mo Ze turned around and met Lin Shushu's smiling eyes.

"You said you'd rely on me to support you, so what will you have to give in return?"

Mo Ze chuckled, knowing she had overheard his conversation with Gu Rong. He wasn't embarrassed at all, took her hand, and kissed it. "Haven't I just given myself to you?"

"Okay, from now on I'll make you go east, you can't go west, I'll make you sleep on the floor, you can't sleep on the bed..."

Before he could finish declaring his dominance, his lips were sealed with a kiss, and three words could be faintly heard escaping from his mouth: "Whatever you say!"