Although he had heard some rumors beforehand, Li Xu was still stunned by the good luck that fell from the sky. From the moment he heard the words "Xiong Wulang General", he found that his body and mouth began to lose control.
It was easy for Mumu to thank the Holy Grace, but he also forgot to give the "congratulatory money" to the lieutenant who passed the order. Thanks to the warrior Yu's quick reaction, he noticed that the superior's face was starting to turn cold and immediately reminded him, so he used thirty guan of "drink money".
"The lieutenant general who delivered the order was happy again.
The lieutenant-general had also been working in the imperial court for many years. When he saw Li Xu's behavior, he knew that he was a bachelor marrying a wife. He had no experience and no one to take care of him. So he didn't have the same experience as him and said something like "Don't betray the Holy Grace", "
With the words of encouragement "Work hard and make great achievements", he led his entourage and headed back home with the heavy packages in his hands.
After seeing off the imperial envoy, the three of them sat in Li Xu's tent and started to be silly again. "Xu Zi has been promoted, Xu Zi has become a general!" Zhang Xiu, the fifth child, muttered over and over again, "Two levels, two promotions in a row.
Level, our entire Yixian County has never had such a big official in a hundred years!"
Li Xu and the warrior Xun were more stable than him. One looked at the imperial edict on the desk and stared at it for a long time. The other lowered his head and held his chin and stared at the ground, as if a flower could grow on the ground. He touched it about
After half the incense stick, the warrior Yu finally raised his head from the ground and asked in a hoarse voice: "Zhong, Zhongjian, Lord Zhongjian, do you have any other relatives in the court?"
"Ah, me!" Li Xu suddenly turned his head away from the imperial edict and asked with two big innocent eyes, "No, no, if I had relatives, I wouldn't have had to go to the border back then!"
"That's strange!" Warrior Xun rubbed his face hard to make sure he was not dreaming, "Since the two Jin Dynasties, there has always been no humble family above the fifth rank. Except for General Luo Yi, there are many generals like you.
, wandering around for a lifetime is just a fifth-grade knight. The position of general has always been an honor that can only be obtained after death..."
"Two levels, Xuzi crossed over in one step!" Wuwazi Zhang Xiu murmured before he could wake up from the huge shock.
"Actually, it's the fourth level!" said the warrior Xun Zhengse. "The Chariot General and the Xiongwu Lang General are both the fifth level, but their status is in heaven and earth. The positions of all the generals in this dynasty are those of Piao when His Majesty restructured the system in the third year of Daye.
It evolved from the Cavalry General. The Hussar General was originally a fourth-rank official. His Majesty changed the Hussar Mansion to Yingyang Mansion, and the Hussar General was changed to Yingyang Langjiang. Although the position of the Langjiang increased, the rank also changed from
The fourth rank has been reduced to the fifth rank, but he still retains the power to open the government and set up curtains. As long as he is granted the title of real vacancy, his subordinates will have a bunch of vacant positions that they can decide for themselves! Therefore, every position of general is closely watched by the wealthy family.
, people without any background, it is impossible to even think about it. As for you and me, who come from a poor family, we can only look forward to it! If you want to squeeze in, it is impossible even if you sharpen your head!" (Note 4)
"Ah!" Zhang Xiu's eyes were as wide as copper bells, and his fingers stretched out and stretched out, as if he had just learned to count, "One, two, three, four! It's level four, four levels in a row."
,Xu Zi, there is really smoke rising from the graves of your old Li family’s ancestors!”
Li Xu grinned, not knowing what to say. It was because he knew the military system of the imperial court as well as the warrior Yun that he became at a loss.
Starting from Emperor Wen of the Sui Dynasty, the positions of military generals were gradually reduced. Among them, the hussar generals were reduced to the fourth rank, and the chariot generals were reduced to the fifth rank. They were much lower than those of Kaifu and Yi Tongjiu Ming (from the first rank) in the Northern Zhou Dynasty. The imperial court in In the third year of Daye's reign, the Hussar Mansion was renamed Yingyang Mansion. The chief officer of the manor was called Yingyang Langjiang, who was in the fifth rank. He was one level lower than the Hussar General (who was in the fourth rank). Later, various generals who were added were also referred to. In this example, they are all of the fifth rank. The rapid reduction of official positions brought a lot of confusion to the military system of the Sui Dynasty. For both generals and assistants of the fifth rank, the generals are a hundred times more popular than the generals of chariots and cavalry, and the generals of chariots and cavalry are more popular than the captains of chariots and cavalry. The value is much higher.
Among Li Xu's expectations, his biggest dream was to be promoted to the rank of Chariot General. The position of Xiongwulang General far exceeded his expectations. He had no preparation in advance for what he needed to do and where to start. , in a hurry, I couldn't figure out any clues.
"I'm afraid things inside are not that simple!" After slowly starting to calm down, Samurai Yun's mind was full of doubts. He was also a merchant. Although his family was rich, he belonged to a poor family like Li Xu. Because of the same characteristics Because of their family backgrounds, the two have a deeper friendship with each other than with other people. When considering problems, they can also understand each other's external conditions and inner feelings. Judging from the unusual courtesy given to Li Xu by the big shots recently, Samurai Yu knows Xu Zi is about to be promoted. But he thinks that even if Tang Gong recommends Li Xu, he can at most climb to the position of Captain of Chariots and Cavalry, and then move up the ladder to get unparalleled adventures and unparalleled military exploits. Otherwise, he will give up his allegiance to the Yuwen clan. The family, as a disciple of the Yuwen family, can also get promotion opportunities when the wealthy families exchange benefits. Apart from these three, the children of the poor family have no other path to take!
But Xuzi jumped up and crossed over from the fifth-rank special general, the fifth-rank chariot commander, the fifth-rank chariot general, and stepped from the captain to the fifth-rank general in one step. That was It’s a goal that many people can’t achieve even if they work hard all their lives! As for the actual lack of Xiaoguo to command a battalion, it’s a good thing that countless children of aristocratic families with false titles like generals can’t fight for even if they break their heads!
"Li, Mr. Li, you, did you use money in court?" Samurai Yu thought for a long time, still puzzled, and asked tentatively. Li Xu's new identity made him very uncomfortable, and he didn't know. Should I advise him without any scruples as before, or should I keep a distance from him knowingly?
"Brother Wu, as always, call me Xuzi when there is no one around, otherwise I will feel awkward all over!" Li Xu reached out and scratched out a few red marks on his forehead, relying on the pain to keep himself calm, "You also know, I am not a rich man. Of the thirty pieces just now, more than half belong to the fifth brother!"
"Yes!" Samurai Xun frowned and responded. Li Xu was not stingy, but he was indeed not a child of a wealthy family. In the food protection army, any officer of more than one team was randomly brought out, and the food and clothing were more luxurious than Li Xu's. .To say that he is willing to spend money to buy an official position is simply nonsense. But first of all, there is no one to take care of him, and secondly, there is no money. Why is the court so partial to him?
"Brother Wu also knows that except Tang Gong, I don't know any high-ranking officials. Even if I want to spend money, I can't find the recipient of the gift!" Li Xu stood up with a wry smile and explained while reopening the imperial edict. Huang Silk Cai On the imperial edict, the official position of General Xiongwu Lang was clearly written on it. The emperor's words of encouragement and the order to come to Xiongwu Camp to review Xiaoguo in a few days were also written clearly on it. Looking at the powerful Font, Li Xu suddenly felt empty in his heart. It was as if he had walked unconsciously into a thick fog. There was no light, no sound, and nothing could be seen. But he didn't know where he had gone after the fog cleared!
"Perhaps the emperor has a favor for you!" Warrior Yu sighed exhausted and said. "Since you have become a strong general and led a battalion of Xiaoguo, it is impossible for you to be under the jurisdiction of Duke Tang again. In the future,
You have to be careful on the road!"
"The food protection team comes from the sect of Mr. Tang. Since the emperor has added me as an official, he will naturally praise Mr. Tang and Brother Liu!" Li Xu replied in a low voice. After the excitement, his mind slowly began to clear up and he became independent.
, no longer attached to any wealthy family, is his dream goal. But after achieving this goal, it also means that he has to bear all the wind and rain by himself. There will no longer be any big trees to enjoy the shade, nor any background to rely on.
Li Xu wanted to invite the warrior Xun to go to Xiongwu Camp with him to take up his new post, but the warrior Xun politely declined. "I don't want to go to Liaodong anymore, Xuzi, it's not that I won't help you. I was scared of the battle last year, and now I'm afraid of it."
It's a nightmare, and there are still dead bodies everywhere. You'd better find some reinforcements. There must be many people watching the vacancies in your hands that are yours to decide. If I judge correctly, the generals you have made friends with will soon give you recommendations.
Subordinate, if you can lend yourself a little help, please lend me some help. The road ahead will be long!" Samurai Yu said frankly, with a bit of bitterness and helplessness in his smile.
"Forget it, I will try my best to recommend to Mr. Tang and leave this position of captain to you!" Li Xu knew that Warrior Xun was not polite to him. Every time he was promoted, Warrior Xun always came to ask to fill the new vacancy.
This time I took the initiative to invite him, but he refused. He must have had some unavoidable reasons.
"I'm afraid, Tang Gong has someone else in his hands." Warrior Xun smiled and shook his head, "In any case, I appreciate your kindness. Wherever someone is needed, don't forget your brother Wu!"
For a moment, there was a faint sadness mixed with the festive atmosphere, which made Li Xu and the warrior Yu become silent. Li Xu smiled and carefully put away the imperial edict, seal ribbon, and armor issued by the court. The warrior
Xun smiled and watched Xuzi busy, but said nothing and did not come forward to help.
Not everyone is as lucky as you, Samurai Yu looked at his friend and thought silently. There is an invisible wall in this world, maintained by countless hands, that separates aristocratic families from poor families. Although it is invisible to the naked eye,
But people who bump into them rarely end up with a bloody end. The samurai Yu is willing to cheer for Xu Zi from afar, but is unwilling to hit him himself. Li Xu has a fast horse and a long sword in his hand, and
He is a warrior, but he can only rely on his cautious mind. (To be continued)
