Sun Chengzong knew that Xiao Ruxun wasn't wrong, but Fang Shoushi wasn't wrong either.
"But, but Governor Xiao, the situation isn't like this!"
Sun Chengzong hurriedly said, "Just now, Dongweng also said that Secretary Shen has the ambition of Zhang Jiangling. He's looking for like-minded people, and as the number one general of the Daming, you're definitely the first person Secretary Shen pays attention to!"
"I'm loyal to His Majesty and like-minded. Other than that, who else can I be loyal to? Who else can I be like-minded with? "
Xiao Ruxun's question left Sun Chengzong speechless.
Xiao Ruxun was right. Why would he be loyal to Shen Yicheng? If he was loyal to Shen Yicheng, wouldn't that be the scariest thing? But why did Fang Shoushi say that the person who wanted to be the master of Xiao Ruxun's divine weapon was Shen Yicheng?
Shen Yicheng wanted to rebel?
It couldn't be, right? He was only the second secretary of the cabinet and was about to become the first secretary. What reason did he have to rebel?
If that wasn't the case, then why would Xiao Ruxun be loyal to him?
Sun Chengzong felt that he was confused.
"Mister Sun, you're thinking too much. Since His Majesty and the imperial court didn't explicitly order me not to leave the Great Wall to attack the Northern Barbarians, then whether or not to attack is my authority. Unless the imperial court orders me not to attack right now. If I attack by force, then that would be disobeying orders. Isn't there nothing here?"
Xiao Ruxun smiled. "Whether it's His Majesty, the imperial court, or Secretary Shen, who gave me a clear order not to attack?"
"That's true, but if you attack, you'll definitely …"
"Enough."
Xiao Ruxun raised her hand to stop Sun Chengzong from continuing. "This Supervisor understands and understands Mister Sun's meaning. Many thanks to Mister Sun for coming to inform me and resolving this Supervisor's doubts. However, this Supervisor must send out troops. The opportunity before us is fleeting. We must quickly send out troops to attack Gui Hua City!
I will capture all the Northern Barbarians in Guihua City in one fell swoop and settle the Northern Borderline for ten years in one battle. If I succeed, even if Minister Shen wants to punish me, it doesn't matter. I will hand over my military power and see what His Majesty will do. Moreover, I am a Marquis, a noble. The only one who can punish me is His Majesty. "
Sun Chengzong opened his mouth but couldn't say a word.
Xiao Ruxun walked in front of Sun Chengzong and patted his shoulder.
"I'm very grateful that Mister Sun could come over and tell me about this. But right now, I'm doing things in accordance with the rules and regulations of the imperial court. I don't see any grounds for censure. What does Mister Sun think?"
Of course, Sun Chengzong couldn't tell either.
"Governor … you're right."
"Then it's fine. As long as I have a clear conscience, it's fine. I don't care what other people think of me. If I can settle the Northern Borderline for ten years in one battle and let the soldiers and citizens of the Northern Borderline suffer ten years less, even if someone wants to punish me, I'll accept it."
Seeing Xiao Ruxun's sincere expression, Sun Chengzong felt an indescribable feeling in his heart.
How fortunate was the imperial court to have such a famous general?
If such a famous general were to be killed, how great of a loss would it be?
Sun Chengzong had never hated himself for not being able to help Xiao Ruxun in the imperial court as much as he did now. He could only watch helplessly as the treacherous traitor extended his claws towards Xiao Ruxun.
Such a loyal minister and good general, nothing must happen to him!
Sun Chengzong's eyes reddened. He tidied up his clothes and bowed deeply to Xiao Ruxun.
"Since that's the case, I won't say anything else. I can only wish for Governor to be victorious in the Northern War and settle the Northern Borderline for ten years in one battle!"
Xiao Ruxun's expression was solemn.
"This is my duty."
Sun Chengzong bowed again and turned to leave with reddened eyes.
This was a true general! If the imperial court had a few more generals like him, why would they need to passively take a beating today? Heavens, open your eyes! You can't let such a loyal minister and good general be harmed by the treacherous traitor!
Sun Chengzong's heart was filled with grief and indignation.
But he didn't see the faint murderous intent in Xiao Ruxun's eyes and the faintly discernible sneer at the corner of his mouth.
There was no difference from his previous conjecture. The civil officials were finally beginning to be wary of him. Previously, he had taken the initiative to avoid them and went into self-exile in Myanmar. In any case, he had bought more than three years of time. But this time, he couldn't avoid it no matter what.
This battle had to be fought. This was a responsibility to himself, to the people, to the Emperor, and to his identity and authority. And this was precisely a sign in the eyes of the civil officials that he was beginning to expand uncontrollably and had to be suppressed.
Naturally, there was no problem if he defeated them. But if he won after the battle, then his reputation would exceed the expectations of the civil officials. They could no longer use conventional methods to suppress him, so they could only use unconventional methods.
It was clear that Fang Shoushi knew something but didn't tell him. Now, he had Sun Chengzong come over. It was probably because he had some sympathy for him because of his awkward situation as a civil official. Thus, he wanted to warn him that the Emperor wasn't reliable and that he shouldn't think that everything would be fine if he relied on the Emperor.
His warning was very meaningful. Xiao Ruxun was very grateful to him.
His actions reminded Xiao Ruxun.
Shen Yicheng, Shen Yicheng, Shen Yicheng!
Was the person who caused the civil officials at the end of the Ming Dynasty to completely lose control and sounded the horn that led the Ming Dynasty to eternal damnation? Was he finally going to take action?
Were the civil officials finally going to take action?
It seemed to be a bit early.
I hope you won't be so impulsive. I hope you won't be so stupid.
I'm not Qi Jiguang. I won't hand over my military power so easily and be a knife in the hands of shameless politicians for the rest of my life.
I'm not Li Chengliang. He won't let me live in the capital. I'll live in the capital and jump up and down just for the interests of my family.
I'm different from them. Don't have any bad thoughts. It's good for you, good for me, and good for everyone. But if you dare to attack me, I will fight back. I will really fight back.
I won't obediently wait to be captured. I won't let you succeed so easily.
I will kill people.
I will chop off your claws!
You shameless people, how much more do you plan to harm the Daming before you stop?
I don't even have an excuse to get the righteous title. At this time, if you hand the righteous title to me, it won't be so easy to take it back.
This is the wish of the Emperor and my wish. If I can't use conventional means to save the Daming, I can only use some special means.
Political power comes from the barrel of a gun. This is the truth. At present, you have no reason or excuse to take away my military power. I won't give you any chance to take away my military power.
I hope you can be rational.
I still have tens of thousands of elite soldiers in Burma!
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