The conversation between Ma Xiaoyao and Gu Zhiqiu was very harmonious. Gu Zhiqiu gave Ma Xiaoyao advice based on his own experience.
"If your Excellency wants to control the entire military camp, you must first subdue ten thousand captains." Gu Zhiqiu said in a deep voice: "As my Lord just said, you have just arrived, and your martial arts skills are not enough to suppress everyone, so ten thousand captains
I will definitely treat you with contempt..."
"Are you looking down on me? They respect me a lot today, right?" Ma Xiaoyao said.
"That's just pretense." Gu Zhiqiu curled his lips: "I have a close relationship with them. I know very well what kind of character they are. Even when Han Mingguang was the commander-in-chief, he also spent a lot of effort.
Subdue these ten people." At this point, Gu Zhiqiu added: "Before your Excellency came to take office, I heard the news that ten thousand captains were conspiring together to prepare to deal with you."
"Is this true?" A glint flashed in Ma Xiaoyao's eyes.
"It's absolutely true! If you don't believe it, you can investigate it privately." Gu Zhiqiu spoke with a very sure tone.
"Damn it!" Ma Xiaoyao slapped the table: "Ding Xiong and others are so bold, they dare to join forces to deal with me! I will never let them go!"
After Ma Xiaoyao's mood calmed down a little, Gu Zhiqiu continued: "Sir, have you ever heard of a fable? It's a story about an old scholar teaching his disciples. The old scholar had three disciples in total, and they were all very talented.
The only shortcoming of his talent was that the three apprentices were all pushy and fought with each other overtly and covertly. No one would obey the other. The old scholar was very anxious when he saw it. Later, he thought of a way. One night, he brought all three apprentices together.
Called into the room, and then gave each disciple a chopstick, and then asked the disciple to break the chopsticks. The three disciples broke the chopsticks easily. Then the old scholar gave each of them two chopsticks, and asked them to break the chopsticks.
They continued to break, and this time the three apprentices spent a lot of effort to break two chopsticks at the same time...Then the old scholar gave each of them ten chopsticks and asked them to break...This time, no matter what the three apprentices did,
No matter how hard you try, you can't break the chopsticks... At this time, the old scholar warned the three apprentices that a chopstick can be broken easily, but a handful of chopsticks are very difficult to break. This is just like being a human being. A person's strength is limited after all.
It is easy to be defeated by the enemy. If the three apprentices can work together, their strength will skyrocket, and it will be difficult for the enemy to deal with them. After listening to the old scholar's words, the three apprentices suddenly woke up and will never fight again.
"
Ma Xiaoyao nodded thoughtfully: "You mean... once Ding Xiong and others join forces, it will be very difficult for me to deal with them?"
"Yes." Gu Zhiqiu nodded: "That's what I mean. If ten thousand captains unite to fight against you, then you, the commander-in-chief, will be left out."
"How dare they!" Ma Xiaoyao snorted angrily.
"If it were Han Mingguang, they would definitely not dare, but for you... they dare." Seeing Ma Xiaoyao's face turned ugly, Gu Zhiqiu hurriedly explained: "Sir, I definitely do not look down on you.
Meaning, I just want to tell you that your foundation in the White Tiger Banner is too weak, and your own strength is not very strong. It is really difficult to suppress Ding Xiong and others." Gu Zhiqiu thought for a while and added:
"Sir, although what I said may not be pleasant to the ears, I speak from the bottom of my heart."
Ma Xiaoyao nodded: "Then what do you think I should do?"
"Divide and attack." Gu Zhiqiu said without hesitation: "Don't confront Ding Xiong and others head-on for the time being, slowly look for opportunities to differentiate between them. It would be better if you can provoke a fight between them.
"
Ma Xiaoyao said nothing, apparently considering Gu Zhiqiu's suggestion.
"Of course, if you find this troublesome, we can take a more direct approach," Gu Zhiqiu said.
"What method?" Ma Xiaoyao asked hurriedly.
"While Ding Xiong and others are still unprepared, use thunderous means to kill chickens and scare monkeys."
"Kill the chicken to scare the monkey?"
"right."
"Who is the chicken?"
"Ding Xiong! Among the ten thousand captains, Din Xiong is the oldest and the most difficult to deal with. If we can get rid of him, it will definitely shock the others. Then your Excellency will adopt some gentle policies.
, don’t worry if they don’t listen to you obediently.”
"It would be very risky."
"Yes, there are indeed great risks, but the results are the quickest." Gu Zhiqiu nodded: "The only two methods I can think of are these two. First, make a fool of yourself with Ding Xiong and others, and slowly look for opportunities to divide them.
, doing this takes a lot of time, but the success is high. Second, before they are too defensive, use thunderous means to take down Ding Xiong, scare others well, and then use some gentle policies.
To appease the remaining captains of ten thousand, which one would you choose, sir?"
Ma Xiaoyao did not answer in a hurry, but thought carefully about Gu Zhiqiu's two suggestions in his heart. Both suggestions have their own advantages and disadvantages. The first method is slow to take effect, but there is not much risk.
, the second method is quick to work, but the risk is too high, and it may lead to big trouble.
Ma Xiaoyao is not a young man just starting out. He has been an official for many years and is well versed in the ways of being an official. The most taboo thing about being in the officialdom is rushing for success. Success is good, but failure will be miserable.
Which one should you choose?
Ma Xiaoyao fell into deep thought.
Gu Zhiqiu was sensible and did not disturb him. He sat quietly and waited for Ma Xiaoyao's decision. In fact, he preferred the first method, which was to take a steady approach. He did not seek quick results, but only low risks. He and Ma Xiaoyao were now on the same rope.
Grasshopper, if Ma Xiaoyao gets prosperous, he will also get prosperous. If Ma Xiaoyao falls, he will also be unlucky. So he doesn't want to see Ma Xiaoyao take detours, let alone see Ma Xiaoyao make any mistakes.
No matter what, the decision-making power is in Ma Xiaoyao's hands. Ma Xiaoyao will do whatever he says. As a subordinate, Gu Zhiqiu can only obey unconditionally.
Time passes bit by bit...
After careful consideration, Ma Xiaoyao finally made a decision: "I've thought about it. I'm new here and I'm not familiar with the situation here at all. I'm afraid it will cause a big mess if I take action rashly, so I decided to take it step by step."
"Okay, now that you have made a decision, I will definitely cooperate with you unconditionally." A smile appeared on Gu Zhiqiu's face.
"Lao Gu, the rest depends on you, you can't let me down." Ma Xiaoyao joked.
"Sir, please rest assured. I will start making plans after I return. I will definitely not let you down." Gu Zhiqiu promised, patting his chest.
Next, the two chatted about some trivial matters, and then Gu Zhiqiu got up and left.
Half an hour later, there was an earth-shattering roar from outside. Ma Xiaoyao hurriedly opened the door and ran out. Standing in the yard was a huge, ugly-looking creature, which was the Bare-Tooth Beast! Ma Xiaoyao was particularly happy to see the Bare-Tooth Beast.
, rushed over and hugged the toothed beast: "Hahaha... old man, we meet again!"
"Ouch..."
The Bare-Tooth Beast was also very affectionate towards Ma Xiaoyao, and kept rubbing its big head against Ma Xiaoyao.
"Old man, I am the commander-in-chief now. From now on, you can follow me and have good food, drink, housing and fun every day. You no longer have to worry about anyone hurting you." Ma Xiaoyao said with a smile.
"Ouch..."
The bared-toothed beast nodded happily.
"In addition, you will take over the little Bare-Tooth Beast, and then you will be reunited." Ma Xiaoyao has figured it out. There is a time bomb to scare the Bare-Tooth Beast, so there is no need to threaten its descendants.
If the little Bare-Tooth Beast returns it to the Big Bare-Tooth Beast, the Big Bare-Tooth Beast will definitely be grateful to him and become even more loyal to him.
Sure enough, the Baretooth Beast was very excited when he heard Ma Xiaoyao's words, and kept circling around Ma Xiaoyao.
"Okay, you can find a place to play by yourself. I'm going to rest." Ma Xiaoyao patted the big paw of the toothed beast.
"Ouch..."
The Baretooth Beast consciously walked to the door and lay down, acting as a gatekeeper.
"You don't need to guard the door, you can go and play." Ma Xiaoyao waved his hand.
"Ouch..."
The bared-toothed beast shook his head and lay motionless at the door.
"It's up to you. If you get tired of it, you can go out and play. But one thing is, you can't leave the General Military Mansion, let alone hurt others casually." Ma Xiaoyao warned.
"Ouch..." The Baretooth Beast nodded, indicating that he understood.
"Well, I'm going to rest." After saying hello to the Bare Tooth Beast, Ma Xiaoyao walked back to the hall, and then went into the back house to sleep.
…
The lights in the Ouyang family manor are brightly lit.
Basically all the main members of the family gathered in the hall.
The head of the family, Ouyang Wuwei, sat in the middle with a powerful look, scanning the family members in the hall: "I called you all here today to discuss something, a major matter related to the rise and fall of our Ouyang family." At this point.
, he paused: "Lie'er, it's up to you to speak."
"Yes, father." Ouyang Lie bowed slightly, then raised his head and said loudly: "You may have heard that my daughter had a relationship with someone some time ago... but I didn't really agree with it... and then because of an affair,
I am even more opposed to some things..."
"It's important to pick it up." Ouyang Wuwei frowned.
"Uh... that's it..." Ouyang Lie frowned: "My daughter's partner is called Ma Xiaoyao. Everyone is familiar with this name, right? Yes, he is the newly appointed commander-in-chief of the White Tiger Banner."
"Wow..."
The scene immediately caused an uproar.
"Everyone be quiet and listen to what Lie'er has to say." Ouyang Wuwei tapped the table with his fingers. His authority in the family was still very high. As soon as he spoke, everyone immediately shut their mouths and did not say another word.
.
Ouyang Wuwei was very satisfied with his control. He waved his hand to Ouyang Lie, indicating that Ouyang Lie could continue.
