The banquet went very smoothly and everyone got along quite happily.
Ma Xiaoyao is such a person. If you are polite to him, he will be polite to you. Basically, he will not put on airs.
After the banquet was over, Ma Xiaoyao went back to his room to rest, and the ten thousand captains also took their leave.
After coming out of the General Military Mansion, the ten thousand captains immediately wiped away their drunken state and became energetic. After a long time, they were just pretending to be drunk.
"Come up here, I have something to tell you." Ding Xiong shook his head and got on the carriage.
The other nine people also got into the carriage.
…
The carriage was very spacious. Not only was the stove lit, but there were also tables and chairs, and there were several plates of fruit on the table.
"How's it going? What do you think of the new commander-in-chief?" Ding Xiong asked expressionlessly.
Everyone looked at me and I looked at you, but no one said anything.
"Why aren't you talking? Aren't you usually pretty good at talking? Why are you all mute now?" Ding Xiong frowned. Among the ten thousand captains, he has the oldest qualifications and the highest kung fu, so he is the one who speaks.
The tone was a bit harsh.
"Ahem..." Wu Haibiao cleared his throat: "Let me say a few words... I think the new commander-in-chief seems to be quite easy to talk to... As for his true personality, we need to slowly observe and understand it."
"Well, Lao Wu said it right. If you want to understand a person, you need time to observe slowly." Liu Zihao said with a big belly and a smile.
"Don't give me any sloppy eyes." Ding Xiong snorted: "I know very well what you are thinking in your heart. There are no outsiders here. You don't have to be scrupulous when speaking. You can say whatever you want..." At this point
, Ding Xiong paused for a moment: "Let me express my position first. I don't accept Ma Xiaoyao as the commander-in-chief. He is only a fifth-level warrior, at the same level as me. What qualifications does he have to care about me?" The reason why Ding Xiong hates Ma Xiaoyao
Another reason is that Ma Xiaoyao used to be his subordinate, and his life used to depend on his appearance. Now the positions were suddenly changed, and the subordinate became his boss. Ding Xiong felt very unhappy.
"Old Ding, since you are not convinced, why are you still so polite today?" Wu Haibiao raised his eyelids: "Isn't this contradictory?"
"Yes, Old Ding, you are very respectful to Ma Xiaoyao today." Others also said.
"What do you know?" Ding Xiong curled his lips: "I'm just pretending. No matter what, Ma Xiaoyao is the commander-in-chief appointed by the superiors after all. I can't act too cold, let alone let Ma Xiaoyao seize the opportunity to deal with me.
"The most taboo thing in the officialdom is the following crimes. According to the size of the official position, Ma Xiaoyao is Ding Xiong's boss. If Ding Xiong dares to contradict Ma Xiaoyao, it is disrespectful to his superiors. When the time comes, Ma Xiaoyao will have every excuse to deal with Ding Xiong.
And no one else can say anything.
"Then what do you think we should do?" Wu Haibiao curled his lips.
"One thing on the surface and another behind the scenes." Ding Xiong said slowly: "On the surface, we have to be respectful to him so that he can't find any faults. Behind the scenes, we give him stumbling blocks and let him make mistakes.
, in a word, he can’t safely be the commander-in-chief.”
"Okay, I support you." Wu Haibiao was the first to express his position: "To be honest, I am not convinced by letting a fifth-level warrior be the commander-in-chief!"
"I don't accept it either!"
"Just listen to Lao Ding, flatter him on the surface but plot against him behind the scenes. With the ten of us joining forces, we can definitely kill him."
"Hehe, I listen to you guys, I'll do whatever you say, I don't have any objections."
…
Everyone expressed their opinions one after another.
Seeing that everyone supported his point of view, Ding Xiong was very happy: "Okay, from now on, the ten of us are allies, advancing and retreating together, and sharing the blessings!"
"Old Ding, have you ever thought about it, even if Ma Xiaoyao is taken away, the higher-ups will still send a new commander, maybe another fifth-level warrior." Someone said worriedly.
"Haha..." Ding Xiong smiled slightly: "Let me tell you some news, I will soon be able to break through the bottleneck and enter the ranks of sixth-level warriors."
"real?"
"Are you kidding me?"
"Oh, this is such a happy event."
"Old Ding, congratulations to you."
…
Ding Xiong smiled brightly: "It's a little early for you to congratulate me. I haven't broken through the bottleneck yet."
"Oh, it's only a matter of time, Old Ding. Once you become a sixth-level warrior, you will be eligible to compete for the position of chief soldier." Wu Haibiao said with a smile.
"Well, I won't hide it from you. I do have this idea." Ding Xiong nodded: "And I am already working on it. I promise you now that as long as I become the commander-in-chief, I will reward you well. When the time comes,
The White Tiger Banner Military Camp is our world."
"Okay, I feel relieved with your words."
"Old Ding...oh no, I should call you Commander Ding. Please take good care of me in the future."
"It's good now. Old Ding will be the commander-in-chief, and our life will be easier."
"We must celebrate tonight, go to the best restaurant, eat the best food, and drink the best wine!"
…
No matter what everyone was thinking in their hearts, on the surface they were very happy and kept complimenting Ding Xiong.
"It's easy to talk." Ding Xiong said with a smile: "I'm treating you tonight. You can eat whatever you want. Don't be polite to me." At this point, Ding Xiong's tone changed: "But there is one thing. What we said today
You must keep it a secret, and you must not tell it to anyone else, not even your wives, especially my plans for the general army must be kept secret."
"Don't worry, we will keep it confidential."
"Yes, we won't talk nonsense."
"Just keep it in your stomach. This matter is related to our future, and we will definitely keep it secret."
…
Everyone patted their chests and promised not to leak the secret.
"Well, okay, that's all for today. Let's all go back and have a rest. I will hold a banquet at Yuxiang Garden tonight. Remember to come here early." Ding Xiong said with a smile. Yuxiang Garden is the best restaurant in Baihu City. Not only does it have a good environment,
, the food is also delicious and very popular with everyone. Of course, the food in Yuxiangyuan is very expensive and most people cannot afford it.
"Okay, we will definitely go." After agreeing on a time to meet, everyone left the carriage one after another.
…
General Military Mansion.
In the backyard hall.
Ma Xiaoyao sat elegantly on a chair, holding a cup of tea in his hand and slowly sipping it. There was a person sitting on his left, an old acquaintance. He was Gu Zhiqiu, the chief steward of the General Military Mansion.
After the banquet was over, Ma Xiaoyao called Gu Zhiqiu over.
Gu Zhiqiu's mood at the moment was very complicated. A few days ago, Ma Xiaoyao was a fugitive and lived a miserable life. Unexpectedly, the situation suddenly changed in a few days. Ma Xiaoyao became a commander-in-chief and a fugitive.
His identity was also cancelled. This change was so shocking that it still makes Gu Zhiqiu feel like he is dreaming.
"Brother Gu, you must have many questions in your mind, right?" Ma Xiaoyao looked at Gu Zhiqiu with a smile.
"Well..." Gu Zhiqiu forced out a smile: "I am indeed a little surprised... I really didn't expect that you... would become the commander-in-chief..."
"To be honest, I didn't expect it." Ma Xiaoyao shook his head: "God was good to me this time and gave me a chance to feel proud."
Gu Zhiqiu smiled and said nothing, mainly because he didn't know what to say.
"Brother Gu, after all, we can be considered friends. You have helped me, so I can't treat you badly." Ma Xiaoyao said: "In this way, you will still be your big housekeeper. What will you be responsible for in the future? Apart from me, no one will
People can order you."
"Ah?" Gu Zhiqiu was stunned: "You still want me to be the housekeeper?"
"Yes." Ma Xiaoyao nodded: "Not only will I make you the butler, I will also give you Han Mingguang's second wife. From now on, you can live together openly."
"Thank you, Lord General, for your kindness. I don't want to be a housekeeper anymore." Gu Zhiqiu shook his head: "I want to leave here, and I ask Lord General to make it happen. As for Han Mingguang's second wife... I have severed ties with her long ago.
Coming and going..."
"What? Do you have a problem with me?" Ma Xiaoyao's face darkened.
"No, no, no, how dare I have an opinion against you." Gu Zhiqiu waved his hand hurriedly: "It's my own problem. I have been the housekeeper for several years. I am really tired and want to go home and cultivate myself."
"Tired? I can arrange a few more subordinates for you. From now on, you will be in charge of the overall situation and leave the trivial matters to the people below." Ma Xiaoyao said.
"No need, I really don't want to be the housekeeper anymore." Gu Zhiqiu's attitude was very firm.
"Brother Gu, I am sincerely trying to retain you. You won't even give me this face, right?" Ma Xiaoyao said with some dissatisfaction: "Do you know how I became the commander-in-chief?" Waiting for Gu
Zhiqiu answered, and Ma Xiaoyao continued: "The emperor personally appointed him."
"What? Appointed by the emperor himself?" Gu Zhiqiu's eyes suddenly widened.
"Yes, it's the emperor." Ma Xiaoyao nodded: "The emperor admires me very much, so he promoted me in an unusual way. Let me tell you the truth, I will not be a long-term soldier. I will definitely go to the imperial city to develop in the future.
By then, I hope you will be the one to take over as Commander-in-Chief."
"Me?" The corners of Gu Zhiqiu's mouth twitched fiercely.
"That's you." Ma Xiaoyao nodded with certainty: "I know you have some doubts in your heart, doubting my ability to help you become the commander-in-chief... Let me tell you something else. The emperor owes me a favor.
No matter what conditions I put forward, as long as they are within a reasonable range, he will agree."
Gu Zhiqiu suddenly fell silent. The temptation of being the commander-in-chief was still very great. At least he couldn't refuse. He had been the steward of the commander-in-chief for so many years and he knew the position of commander-in-chief very well. To put it bluntly, the commander-in-chief was the overlord of the party.
, he is the Tu Emperor in Baihu City, he is so powerful that he can decide life or death with just one word. If Gu Zhiqiu can really become the commander-in-chief, then his future life will be comfortable.
"What? You don't want to?" Ma Xiaoyao raised his eyebrows slightly: "Or do you doubt my words?"
Gu Zhiqiu was silent for a moment, then asked: "I'm not related to you, why do you want to help me like this?"
"Even if you don't ask, I will tell you." Ma Xiaoyao smiled slightly: "In this world, there is no hatred without reason, and there is no love without reason. I help you with conditions."
"What conditions?" Gu Zhiqiu asked in a deep voice.
"It's very simple." Ma Xiaoyao did not beat around the bush and stated his conditions directly: "During my tenure, I need you to help me stabilize the situation and smooth out the thorns below. I am new here and my martial arts skills are not high.
, the people below will definitely not obey me, so I need your help."
"You seem to think too highly of me." Gu Zhiqiu said crookedly: "I'm just a housekeeper, but I don't have the ability to help you stabilize the situation."
"You are not an ordinary housekeeper." Ma Xiaoyao shook his head: "You are the chief housekeeper of the General Military Mansion. Every day you come into contact with people like captains of ten thousand and captains of thousands. You have been in contact with them more times, so you must be
Friendship has been established. Besides, you used to be a popular person around Han Mingguang. The captains and captains below will definitely try their best to please you. I hope you can say a few good words for them in front of Han Mingguang...
Let’s not talk about other things, let’s talk about the contact. You know the details of those captains of thousands and captains of thousands. I just arrived here, my eyesight is dark, I don’t understand anything, I really need the help of a person like you."
Gu Zhiqiu took a deep look at Ma Xiaoyao: "I didn't expect that my status in your mind is quite high."
"High, very high." Ma Xiaoyao nodded seriously: "You are the Jiang Ziya in my mind! I really need your help. Of course, I will not let you work in vain, as long as you are sincere
Help me and I will ensure that you become the commander-in-chief in the future."
"Can you let me think about it?" Gu Zhiqiu was obviously moved.
"Okay, I'll give you time to think about it." Ma Xiaoyao nodded.
After that, the two of them stopped talking. Ma Xiaoyao sat on a chair and drank tea, while Gu Zhiqiu frowned and thought hard.
Time passed by minute by minute, and half an hour passed unconsciously.
Just when Ma Xiaoyao was getting impatient, Gu Zhiqiu finally made the final decision: "Okay, I promise you, I will help you, but you must swear to help me become the commander-in-chief in the future."
"No problem." Ma Xiaoyao immediately raised his hand and swore a poisonous oath.
"Master General, I will be your soldier from now on. I will do whatever you ask me to do. I will never hold you back." Gu Zhiqiu had already adjusted his position and stood up to salute Ma Xiaoyao.
"From now on, everyone is on our own, so you don't need to be so polite. Come, sit down and talk." Ma Xiaoyao smiled and waved his hand: "By the way, how is the Bare-Tooth Beast?"
"It's very good. I've been feeding it myself these days. It eats and drinks well every day. It's probably gained some weight," Gu Zhiqiu said.
"In this way, you find a few people to get it out of the swamp, and let it stay in the General Military Mansion from now on." Ma Xiaoyao ordered.
"Okay, I'll make arrangements later." Gu Zhiqiu nodded.
"Brother Gu..."
"Oh, don't call me Brother Gu. You are the commander-in-chief now and I am the housekeeper. It is too inappropriate for you to call me that, and it is not good for others to hear you. You should just call me by my name."
"It's too awkward to call you by your name. Why don't I call you Lao Gu?"
"Okay, as long as you don't call me Brother Gu."
"Lao Gu, please help me analyze the situation at hand. Where should I start?" Ma Xiaoyao asked humbly.
