Li Xiangwu opened his mouth, but before he could say anything, Chen Dacheng spoke again.
"If you ask me, you guys are really too much this time. Seven times, you guys didn't come when I called for you seven times. I was guarding the tent in front of Governor Xiao, and I've never seen Governor Xiao so angry. Governor Xiao really has good intentions.
He trapped that bastard Talic in the hot spring town because he wanted to surround the town and not let Talic escape. He wanted to capture Talic alive and present him to His Majesty as a captive. Then, everyone would get a share of the military merits. Your Taiyuan Army and Yulin Army would also get a share of the military merits. Yet, you guys tried to fool Governor-General Xiao seven times. Aren't you treating my good intentions as malicious intent? "
Li Xiangwu's eyes widened.
"Is this true?"
"Of course, Governor-General Xiao has never lied to us. The one trapped in the hot spring town was Tualik, and he only had 10,000 soldiers with him. Governor-General Xiao wanted to surround him and eat him up. He was worried that besides attacking, he wouldn't have enough soldiers to surround him, so he called you guys over. The Liaodong Cavalry was ready, but you guys didn't come. Tell me about this!"
Looking at Chen Dacheng's resentful expression, Li Xiangwu couldn't say a word.
"Of course, even so, Governor-General Xiao didn't want to do anything to you. At that time, the imperial court just sent someone to announce that they would hand over the governor-general position to Governor-General Xiao. That angel was waiting for Governor-General Xiao to capture Tualik alive so that he could bring him back as a prisoner of war.
That's it. Governor-General Xiao still wanted to take you guys with him and give you a chance. But you guys didn't come. Governor-General Xiao isn't such a petty person. But you guys actually gathered in a crowd to drink. This made Governor-General Xiao so angry that he beat you guys up.
But Governor-General Xiao is a good person. After beating you guys up, he was still worried that you wouldn't be able to fight, so he asked us to send you some medicine, food, and clothes. He said that you guys were angry and asked us to apologize to you. Don't take it to heart. We'll still be colleagues in the future and work together. "
Chen Dacheng sighed. "How many Daming Generals are there as good as Governor-General Xiao? You guys are so angry, sigh! Alright, General Li, Governor-General Xiao means that he has no intention of making things difficult for you. As long as you are loyal to your duty and obey orders, everyone will be able to work together. "
After saying that, Chen Dacheng stood up, cupped his hands and said, "Then, General Li, I will take my leave first. Please have a good rest. Tomorrow, Governor-General Xiao will launch an attack on Hot Springs Town. I hope that General Li will be loyal to your duty. Also, don't drink anymore."
Li Xiangwu was stunned for a moment, then he hurriedly stood up and cupped his hands, "I … I understand!"
"Alright, I'll take my leave first!"
After that, Chen Dacheng left Li Xiangwu's army, leaving Li Xiangwu standing alone in the big tent in a daze.
The reason why Xiao Ruxun hit someone … was actually because of alcohol?
He didn't hold a grudge against you?
This …
Li Xiangwu fell into a certain degree of confusion.
At the same time, the same situation also happened to several officers in other camps.
In the evening, after listening to the reports, Xiao Ruxun nodded and waved his trusted subordinates to leave. He continued to write military orders.
After writing for a while, Xiao Ruxun put down his pen, stretched his body, and exhaled.
Then his gaze fell on the Governor-General's seal in front of him.
Governor-General was the highest position that a civil official could obtain. When a civil official obtained this position, they usually had the title of Minister or Assistant Minister. As a military general, he obtained the position of Governor-General. It seemed to be a little easier than a civil official. A civil official obtained the position of Governor-General based on seniority, but he had it easy.
However, it was obvious that this position was not a permanent position. He would be removed after the matter was over. He was only a temporary Governor-General. When the time came, he would definitely return this power.
But at this moment, this power was enough to make tens of thousands of troops bow their heads to his orders. Illustrious military achievements did not matter. Good reputation did not matter. Only this position was useful. There was no other reason than power.
Xiao Ruxun closed his eyes in intoxication.
Power, power was really a good thing.
Thinking of the previous order, tens of thousands of troops under the commander-in-chief were captured obediently. Compared to the previous situation where no one paid attention to his seven consecutive orders, the difference was like heaven and earth.
It could only be said that power was really a good thing.
That kind of wonderful feeling, that kind of carefree feeling, that kind of …
Xiao Ruxun opened his eyes again.
At the same time that he changed Daming, he realized that he himself had also been changed by Daming. The entire environment, the entire society, the ways of the world, had unconsciously and deeply affected him.
He did not think that what he had done was wrong.
He had once disdained power, thinking that it was rootless duckweed. Only the power in one's hands was power.
He had once also thought that those who had a lot of power but did evil were captives of power, prisoners of desire. They would never have a good end.
But it had to be said that power was a drug purer than the purest drug in the world. It could make anyone, and more importantly, anyone, fall for it.
When the power of life and death was in one's hands, the toxicity of power had deeply infected everyone. There were no survivors, no transcendents.
The moment he grasped power, a murderous intent that was so strong that it could almost ignore everything surged into his heart. That black emotion quickly engulfed his entire body and mind.
But he knew that he needed to have a reason. Otherwise, it would be very troublesome. As the first military governor, the blow of abuse of power was huge.
So when he saw those people's faces dyed red by wine, he was so happy.
He had an excuse.
With an excuse, he would start to use his power. As long as there was an excuse, power would have a reason to seek personal gain.
If it was him three years ago, he would probably let them go and strictly follow his heart.
But now, he could not bear it anymore. He could not bear the erosion of the powerlessness of being rejected and humiliated!
Xiao Ruxun chose to use power to knock out all the unstable factors. He would dismantle all the remaining factors and make them his own. He would not let his power be disturbed in the slightest.
Not even the slightest!
He could beat them if he wanted to, remove them from their positions if he wanted to, or throw them into prison if he wanted to. If he did not agree with them, he would destroy them. This was power, this was the power that could make people fall for it. Compared to this power, Marquis Zhennan's power and the admiral's power were like a drizzle.
Xiao Ruxun reached out and took the governor's seal. He hugged it with both hands and leaned back against the backrest. He raised his head slightly and narrowed his eyes.
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