It wasn't until the moment he walked into Liu Hong Jiye's military tent that Li Xu learned from the other side's soldiers that Liu Hongji had also been promoted to General. "General Ying Yang! My general has been promoted to General Ying Yang!" Liu Hongji's relatives
The soldier held his head high and his chest high, deliberately emphasizing the word "Ying Yang" very hard. It seems that otherwise, it would not be possible to show that this position is a first-level position in the traditional military system of the Sui Dynasty. It is more powerful than the Xiongwulang general created by the emperor Li Xu.
There seems to be a lot of formality.
Li Xuqian smiled gently and had no time to argue with these new soldiers. The relationship between him and Liu Hongji did not need to be maintained by each other's positions. In Xuzi's heart, if Liu Hongji had not introduced him,
With peace of mind, he would never reach where he is today. Therefore, Liu Hongji is not only an elder brother, but also a teacher and friend to him. He hurriedly came to visit after seeing off the imperial envoy this time, with the purpose of fulfilling his new duties.
Before that, listen to Brother Liu's advice to you. After all, Liu Hongji is much more experienced in dealing with people than him, and he also sees things in officialdom more clearly than he, a boy from a humble family.
However, Liu Hongji's performance was not as enthusiastic as Li Xu expected. After accepting Li Xu's congratulations, he just smiled faintly, and then ordered people to bring tea to the tent to congratulate the newly promoted Xiongwu Lang.
"What a heroic general, it's not all because of Brother Liu's guidance that I'm where I am today!" Li Xu shook his head and said with emotion.
"Otherwise, otherwise, the wise brother Zhong Jian is outstanding in martial arts and talented. Even if Liu was not there at the beginning, he would still stand out sooner or later!" Liu Hongji added a little refined salt to the tea cup and blew the impurities on the water while perfunctory.
The coldness in his words could be clearly felt even by the soldiers standing outside the tent. Li Xu also knew in his heart exactly where he had made Liu Hongji unhappy, but for a while there was no good way to explain it.
. He smiled and confessed in a low voice: "If it weren't for Brother Hongji's support, I don't know where I would be on the run. How would I have a chance to join the army? As for standing out, that's a joke. My martial arts skills in the army are better than mine."
There are many excellent people everywhere. If it weren’t for Duke Tang’s strong recommendation, I don’t think this general’s position would have fallen to me anyway!”
"That's good if you think so! Zhong Jian. From now on, when you start your own business, don't forget to drink water and remember your origins when you do anything!" Liu Hongji blew on his saliva and replied lightly.
A cold current surged up between the two of them, slowly filling the entire military tent. Li Xu felt that his body was a little stiff, and he wanted to leave just now, but he was very unwilling to do so. After being silent for a long time, he left again.
Teacup raised his head and said in a low voice: "How could I forget the kindness of Mr. Tang and eldest brother? You also know that I am not the kind of person who forgets his kindness for profit..."
"That's not necessarily true. Over time, everything will change!" Liu Hongji interrupted Li Xu, put down the tea cup, and smiled to observe the expression on the other person's face. He saw Xu Zi's smile slowly freezing, and felt in his heart
I felt a twinge of pleasure.
"Brother Liu, could it be that if I am not in the food protection army, we are all not brothers?" Li Xu's lips trembled, and his mouth was filled with the taste of blood. He knew that he had lost Liu Hongji's friendship, and might lose it forever.
This time last year, the two had a estrangement over their loyalty to Tang Gong's family. But during the ten days when they moved to Liaodong, blood and sweat glued the cracks in their friendship together. Unexpectedly, in fact, they shared a common ground.
The blood and sweat can't be used as an adhesive at all, it just covers up the cracks. When the scars fall, anyone can see that the cracks are getting deeper and deeper.
"Brother Zhong Jian has a bright future, how can Liu drag you down?" Liu Hongji stared at Li Xu's face and said cruelly. At this moment, he felt that his heart was very cold, falling like ice.
The fall made his chest and ribs feel tight, but he had to speak clearly. Asahi was wrong, he had gone astray from the beginning. He had to let him learn some lessons, otherwise he would never realize what his mistake was.
Where.
"In my eyes, Brother Hongji will always be like an elder brother!" Li Xu sighed quietly and explained with a wry smile. "I ask myself that I have never done anything that would disgrace the conscience of heaven and earth. If Brother Hongji thinks that my talents are limited and I am not worthy of Xiongwulang,
Let’s talk about this position directly. You and I don’t have to go through such a big circle when we are brothers!”
"Tang Gong has been kind to you!" Liu Hongji knocked the tea cup heavily on the desk and said loudly. The more Li Xu was unconvinced, the more angry he felt in his heart. He took a fancy to this boy's ability and quality.
He recommended it to Mr. Tang, but in the end he ended up raising a white-eyed wolf.
"The higher my position is, the better I can repay Duke Tang. Could it be that Brother Liu's so-called repayment is to always follow Duke Tang?" Li Xu also put down the tea cup and roared softly.
He felt sour in his nose and something was gushing out. But he restrained himself from letting anything come out. No one could see his weakness, not even Liu Hongji. The blood of more than 300 people had taught Xu Zi to be strong.
, even if others think he is wrong, he will continue to go his own way without looking back.
The atmosphere in the room suddenly became very tense. The two newly-promoted generals looked at each other with blood-red eyes, like two leopards about to jump up. The soldiers outside the door closed the curtain knowingly, looking far away.
Run away from a distance. They have some courage to sneer and sneer nearby. If the big shots use their fists, it is better for them, the little soldiers, to stay away.
"You dare to say that you haven't asked anyone for help?" Liu Hongji sneered from his nose and stared directly at Li Xu, as if he had seen through the hypocrisy hidden deep in his heart.
"Every time they have a banquet, they always treat us two. Yu Wenshu and his son did come to my camp. I didn't promise them anything except drinking tea!" Li Xu looked at Liu Hongji without fear, his lips raised.
The same sneer appeared on his face, "I remember you said that the most important thing in making friends is a word of trust. If you believe him, you will still believe him no matter what others say. If you have doubts in your heart..."
This sentence was so accurate that Liu Hong was filled with anger. After hearing what he said, he felt that he had been wronged. He turned his head while wiping the tea on the table and was silent for a long time before slowing down and speaking.
: "Although the position of Yuwuro General is a temporary vacancy, there are still many people keeping an eye on it! If no one helps you with your activities, no matter how great your contribution is, it will not be possible to fill it!"
Li Xu smiled bitterly and shook his head, "How do I know who is so kind? I put aside the imperial edict and came to ask you in a hurry. Who knew you were so angry! You know my family background. Even if you want to move around, you don't have the money.
If someone wants to win over me, why not transfer me to him? He spent so much effort to find a general for me who will not accept anything, and if I regret it later, he can still take me.
Move down immediately?"
"That's true." Liu Hongji frowned, his expression more solemn than angry, "With the behavior of the father and son of the Yuwen family, they won't be at ease unless they hold you in the palm of their hand. Although the other generals
Love talents, but if such talents cannot be used by them, why would they bother to work for someone who has nothing to do with them? Anyway, you will no longer work under Tang Gong. If you have any problems, no one will cover it for you anymore, so you can take care of it yourself!"
"If I had known this, I might as well have been a lieutenant. I don't have a big shot to protect me from the wind and rain, and I don't have any friends to help me with advice. With my little ability, I'm afraid I'll be plotted against in a few days.
At that time, whether he will be dismissed from his position or sent to Lingnan to catch elephants, who knows!" Li Xu made a grimace and said pitifully.
He expected Liu Hongji to give him a smile. Although the friendship between the two inevitably faded, he still missed the warmth of the past. After watching for a long time, Liu Hongji turned his head as he wished and smiled bitterly.
After a while, he said: "It's not that difficult. You have no roots and no foundation, and you will inevitably suffer a lot. If you do everything right and go straight, no one can make mistakes. There are one or two more things to understand.
With all your credit there, I’m afraid it’s hard for others to find a reason even if they want to move you down!”
"Brother Hongji, can you give me some advice?" Li Xuqiang suppressed the sadness in his heart and took the opportunity to ask for advice. This feeling was very humiliating, like being slapped in the face and having to come to apologize. But he had to endure it. Xuzi knew that if today
I can't bear Liu Hongji's neglect. In the future, other people's slaps will only be harder and heavier!
Liu Hongji's heart softened for no reason, and he reluctantly agreed to the request. Even though he knew clearly that the friendship between the two people would never go back to the past, he still couldn't do it even if he allowed Li Xu to be treated as a target.
"After assuming a new position, you need to pay a visit to your immediate superior as usual. The Xiaoguo Camp was recruited by the emperor's personal decree and does not belong to any march, so the immediate superior is the Ministry of War and the emperor." Liu Hongji heard his words as if he was giving a lecture, calm and clear
, but without a trace of emotion. "You don't have to do the visit to your immediate superiors. All that's left is to straighten out the relationships within the camp and follow the rules and regulations. Most of the people who apply for Xiaoguo are not from good families, and they are mostly scoundrels and son-in-laws.
Most of them are runaway slaves and pardoned prisoners, and these people are not good people. Not only must you show kindness to them, but you must also learn to establish your authority."
"Brother Liu is talking about giving both kindness and power?" Li Xu stared at the tea powder in the water and asked in a low voice. He felt that he was particularly like these broken leaves soaked in hot water, rolling and undulating, and he could not control himself for a moment. It was not easy.
Once it has stabilized, it has been soaked out of its flavor and it’s time to pour it out.
"But don't wait any longer for some of them who are children of wealthy families who dream of becoming marquises. Their identities are easy to distinguish, and their unique accomplishments can be seen in their clothes and manners." Liu Hongji took a sip of tea and continued to add.
: "Then there are low-level officers. There will be officers recommended by the generals in Xiaoguo Camp. As usual, there will be many vacancies for you to put your own people. You can bring more acquaintances there, so as not to end up commanding everyone.
!”
"It is estimated that not many of the brothers in the food protection army are willing to follow me. Everyone wants to stay behind to avoid trouble and are not interested in making contributions!" Li Xu shook his head and smiled bitterly. He was very happy that Liu Hongji could do this.
Satisfied, the two parties are already in such a good relationship, he cannot ask others to do more. (To be continued)
