In truth, from a deeper perspective, Xiao Ruxun sensed that upon his return, the Emperor would make a move.
While his reputation was at its zenith, he would do something that he had never dared to do before. In this way, it would be very important to lay the groundwork first.
Escorting these fellows back to the capital would bring him incomparable prestige and reputation. This would become an even better protective talisman than the Emperor's favor.
Even if Shen Yicheng wanted to move against him, he would have to consider his own reputation. After all, he was still not the First Secretary of the Cabinet.
The reputation of cooking the hound after the cunning hare was killed was far too stinky.
Xiao Ruxun was willing to bet that Shen Yicheng would not dare to use this stinky reputation to threaten his authority and status.
All he needed was a little time, just a little bit of time.
Xiao Ruxun immediately called Ma Yun over, as well as his subordinates and generals, and even invited Xu Guangqi.
Ma Yun quickly arrived. Xiao Ruxun had given Ma Yun a very important mission: to take the five hundred Zhennan Army soldiers and escort ten Northern Barbarians to the capital. These ten captives, along with some other items of great significance, were to be presented to the Emperor first.
Ma Yun immediately accepted this extremely meaningful mission.
The generals arrived soon after. They were gathered in an extremely luxurious tent that Xiao Ruxun had seized. As they looked at the delighted Xiao Ruxun, none of them understood why Xiao Ruxun had called them over.
"Everyone has worked hard in this battle. We've obtained an unprecedented victory, killing countless Northern Barbarians, one hundred and twenty thousand heads. The number of Northern Barbarians we've killed could only be even more! This is all your contributions. This Governor has said that it's all yours, and this Governor doesn't want any of it. This Governor will report all your contributions to the Imperial Court! "
Xiao Ruxun was the first to express his attitude, showing that he was not the kind of person who coveted credit. Such an attitude undoubtedly made the generals very happy. The generals all cupped their fists and knelt to express their gratitude to Xiao Ruxun.
"Thank you, Governor!"
"Hahahaha, get up, get up! I called all of you here because I have something else to tell you. "
As soon as Xiao Ruxun said this, the generals' faces became more inquisitive.
"Xu Guangqi, read this report to the generals."
Xu Guangqi, who was sitting at the side, immediately stood up and unfolded a document. Then, he began to read it in a gibberish. As for what he read, these generals with a low level of education did not understand. The wordings were really hard to understand, but that was not important.
"… In this battle, our army has killed many enemies, and even captured one hundred and thirty-six nobles of the Northern Barbarians. Their crimes are too numerous to list, and their hands are stained with the blood of our people.
Today, I am the Governor of the Four Borders, Xiao Ruxun, the Chief Military Officer of Liaodong, Li Rusong, the Chief Military Officer of Ji Town, Chai Guozhu, the Chief Military Officer of Taiyuan, Dong Yikui, the Deputy Chief Military Officer of Liaodong, Li Rumei, the Chief Military Officer of Liaodong, Li Rubai, the Commander of the Jianzhou Guards, Tong Nu 'er, Hachi … "
Xu Guangqi suddenly read out a long list of names, including all the main generals in the army. While the generals were scratching their heads, Xu Guangqi suddenly read out, "Present ten people who have committed the most heinous crimes to Your Majesty, respectfully requesting Your Majesty's judgment."
It was only now that the generals roughly understood what Xiao Ruxun meant.
Was he planning to bring everyone together to present these captives to the Emperor in the name of everyone, so that the Emperor could punish these Northern Barbarians who had committed the most heinous crimes, please the Emperor, and show off in front of the Emperor, so that everyone could get greater benefits?
This kind of action of directly bypassing the civil officials and showing off in front of the Emperor …
Awesome!
All the generals were overjoyed, and the joy on their faces could hardly be concealed, especially Nurhachi, who felt as if what he had been longing for all this time had suddenly been acknowledged. He felt as if he had been accepted, accepted by the most popular general in the Daming. He was so happy!
Even Li Rusong felt an inexplicable sense of joy, as if he had drunk a cup of iced honey water on a hot day. This feeling of not being bullied by a sixth-ranked official of the Martial Selection Department …
Tsk, tsk, tsk, how should I put it?
So f * * king awesome!
"I thank you, Governor!"
The group of generals all knelt on one knee and expressed their sincerest gratitude to Xiao Ruxun.
"No need to thank me, this is what you deserve. This time, we have chosen ten heinous Northern Barbarians to present to His Majesty, so that His Majesty can judge them. This is something that no one has done in a long time. This time, we have done it, and it is not my contribution alone, but everyone's combined efforts."
"We dare not!"
All the generals expressed their humility in unison.
"What is there to dare or not dare about? We are all comrades. As long as I have food to eat, I will not let you starve. Alright, go back and organize the troops, take care of our brothers who have yet to wake up. Tomorrow, we will have a celebratory feast, and then we will return in triumph!"
"Yes, sir!"
All the generals left the tent in high spirits.
After watching the generals leave, Xu Guangqi put down the memorial in his hand and looked at Xiao Ruxun.
"Governor, this battle is indeed a glorious one, and the results are remarkable. However, if we do not ask for instructions in advance, wouldn't it be a little too ostentatious to present prisoners and items in such a grand manner? I'm afraid it will make some people unhappy. "
Of course, Xu Guangqi's worry was not without reason. This kind of worry was probably unique to scholars.
What are you trying to do by being so arrogant? Are you afraid that your achievements will not be known by others, afraid that your reputation is not high enough, afraid that your prestige is not high enough?
Isn't a general a little too arrogant?
Xu Guangqi didn't understand. Xiao Ruxun wanted such an effect. Such an effect would certainly make those civil officials unhappy, but Xiao Ruxun felt that things were different now. Her prestige was enough to make many people satisfied and trust her. Xu Guangqi didn't understand why Xiao Ruxun wanted such an effect.
This kind of confidence was what the Emperor admired and needed the most.
What could he get if he was careful and cautious in all aspects?
Qi Jiguang was cautious and respectfully assisted Zhang Juzheng. Once Zhang Juzheng died, Qi Jiguang was liquidated and died in depression. Li Chengliang, who was more ostentatious and good at currying favor, lived until now. This meant that cautious generals did not necessarily have a good ending.
He had never had any backing in court. He had risen too quickly and had become a noble before he had a backer. Before he had a backer, he had gone to Myanmar to become a marquis. No one in court could deal with him, but he also did not have any backing.
Song Yingchang and Shi Xing were not enough to be a backer.
He could only rely on the Emperor and stand on the same side as the Emperor to gain prestige and fame among the people. This would make those scholars, who valued reputation and morality, hesitate in taking action and not dare to casually act against him. This would also establish a relatively safe foundation for his return to the capital.
With his rise and Shen Yicheng's probing, Xiao Ruxun sensed the change in the attitude of the capital's civil officials toward him. Now was not the time to hide his edge and be cautious. Since things had come to this, he might as well separate himself from them!
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