Chapter 984. Bagan's Awakening.
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Human beings are emotional animals, whether they are positive or negative, they will inadvertently affect people's mental judgment.
Regarding this, even Liang Fuchen is not exempt from vulgarity.
Therefore, Zhao Junchen's little trick obviously had an effect.
In the officialdom, whenever an official is appointed, the most important influencing factor is not the official's ability and temperament, but the official's qualifications and position! The so-called "capable people are on top", "meritocracy" and so on are always just beautiful slogans.
This is because, no matter ancient or modern, Chinese or foreign, it is always those with deeper qualifications and higher official positions who have the right to speak, and they naturally want to find ways to consolidate their advantages.
Therefore, when Liang Fuchen chose the next commander of the "Patriotic Army", Li He should never be considered, maybe Li He's temperament and ability are good, but his qualifications and official position are too low, and he should not appear in the list of candidates.
Liang Fuchen also understands this truth, but because Li He has too many similarities with Qi Bin, Liang Fuchen still can't help but want to talk to Li He a few more words, and also wants to take the opportunity to learn more about Li He.
Even Liang Fuchen himself didn't know that the reason why he came up with such an idea was largely to find more reasons to persuade himself to support Li He.
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So, after Liang Fuchen looked at Li He again for a moment, he asked again: "Speaking of which, all the military attaches of the 'Patriotic Army' present are all old men under Qi Bin's command, and I have an impression of them to a greater or lesser extent, and their promotions were also arranged by me personally...... But Li He, you should have recently joined the 'Patriotic Army', right? Otherwise, with your ability and mind, Qi Bin should have been recommended to me a long time ago, and it would never be just a general flag until now. β
Li He's attitude was respectful, and he replied: "Elder Liang Ge, the humble post was joined by the 'Patriotic Army' when Commander Qi personally went to Yiwu to recruit troops some time ago, and it has not been more than five months, if it were not for the lack of manpower after the expansion of the 'Patriotic Army', the lowly post can be regarded as doing his best on weekdays, but I am afraid that even the position of the general flag will not be able to take the turn of the humble post. β
Liang Fuchen nodded, and asked again: "I see that your temperament and conversation, you should also be from a wealthy family, why do you want to join the army?" β
After Li He sighed lightly, he said: "There are indeed some assets in the lowly family, and the elders also want to let the lowly post enter the right path of the imperial examination, but the lowly post is not this material, the book is read a lot, but most of them are just idle books, and they really can't write eight shares, plus the lowly job is active since childhood, like to dance knives and guns, when the first Qi commander went to Yiwu to recruit troops, the humble post saw that the temperament and demeanor of the Qi commander and his soldiers are all capable and well-read, which is completely different from ordinary military people, and the brain is hot and signed up for the army. β
Liang Fuchen asked again with interest: "Qi Bin rushed to Yiwu to recruit soldiers a few days ago, I also know something, he originally only planned to recruit some miners and farmers from good families, and did not plan to recruit the children of landlords and wealthy families, but only felt that these people were lazy and disobedient, when you signed up for the army, didn't you get troubled by Qi Bin?" β
Li He's face showed a look of reminiscence, and there was a faint smile on the corner of his mouth, and he said: "After Commander Qi saw the lowly post at that time, he didn't like to see the lowly post, so he directly asked the lowly post to put on a heavy armor, and let the lowly post run ten miles in heavy armor, saying that if the lowly post persists, let the lowly post enlist in the army, and if he can't insist, let the lowly post get out...... At that time, he was angry with the contempt of Commander Qi, so he gritted his teeth and persevered...... But after the lowly post really enlisted in the army, he found that the daily training here was even more fortunate, and the lowly post couldn't help but regret a little in his heart, but it was a pity that Commander Qi was unwilling to let the lowly post leave. β
Hearing Li He's words, Liang Fuchen's face that had always been solemn couldn't help laughing, and he only felt that Li He's temperament was frank, and the appreciation in his heart became stronger.
In fact, Zhao Junchen had already told Li He all about Liang Fuchen's personality preferences, and this remark was also prepared by Zhao Junchen for Li He in advance, so he naturally easily scratched Liang Fuchen's itch.
I saw Liang Fuchen stretch out his hand and point at Li He, and said: "You are literate and literate, and you have the perseverance to run ten miles in heavy armor, which is completely different from the children of ordinary landlords, but you are the most scarce talent in Qi Bin's eyes, and Qi Bin is naturally unwilling to let you leave easily!" Just look at the fact that you were promoted to the general flag in less than half a year after you joined the army, you can know how much Qi Bin values you! β
At this time, Niu Ji interjected and said: "Elder Liang Ge, Li He has always performed well since he joined the 'Patriotic Army', and he soon became familiar with most of the training methods and tactics of the 'Patriotic Army', and it is only natural that he was promoted to the chief flag officer...... In fact, Commander Qi made him originally want to promote Li He to the deputy hundred, but then for some reason, he suddenly disappeared. β
Li He was not promoted to the deputy hundred, naturally because Qi Bin discovered Li He's true identity.
But Qi Bin is dead, and naturally no one knows about this matter.
So, Li He hurriedly explained: "At the beginning, Commander Qi also told me that he wanted to promote me to the deputy hundred households, but at that time, he had become the leader of Commander Qi's own army, and he just wanted to take the opportunity to learn more from Commander Qi, so he politely refused." β
Hearing Li He's explanation, Liang Fuchen didn't think much about it for a while, but nodded and praised: "You are young, you can resist the temptation of promotion, such insight is really rare!" Qi Bin is the descendant of Qi Shaobao back then, it can be said that it is a family history, you can learn more skills by his side, which is enough to make your future prospects broader, but it is much more precious than a simple promotion! β
At the same time, Liang Fuchen felt a little regretful in his heart.
If Li He hadn't refused to be promoted, he would have had a hundred official positions now, and many things would have been much easier to operate.
The promotion of a military attache of a hundred households to a thousand households is only a matter of Liang Fuchen's words, after Li He has the position of a thousand households, and then let him temporarily act as the chief general of the 'Patriotic Army', it is barely reasonable, and it lasts for two years, and when Li He's prestige is firmly rooted, he can rest assured that he will be completely corrected.
It's a pity that Li He is still only a general banner, no matter how much Liang Fuchen admires him, he can't be promoted many times in a short period of time, if Li He is directly promoted from a general banner to a thousand households, the span is too big, even if Li He's prestige in the army is high, if he rises too quickly, it will cause the jealousy and hatred of his colleagues in the army, but it will harm him.
Thinking of this, Liang Fuchen couldn't help but shake his head slightly, and was about to officially end the topic between him and Li He, but suddenly found that Li He's eyes were red, and his expression was full of sadness and guilt.
Liang Fuchen couldn't help but ask again: "Li He, why do you want to behave like this?" β
After hearing Liang Fuchen's inquiry, Li He knelt down in front of Liang Fuchen and cried: "I dare not bear the praise of Liang Ge Lao, since I served as the leader of Qi's commander's personal army, I only care about learning from Qi's commander, but I failed to protect the safety of Qi's commander's envoy on the battlefield, which is all dereliction of duty and incompetence!" Now that I hear Liang Ge Lao's false praise, I can't only be happy in my heart, but I only feel ashamed and embarrassed......"
It can only be said that Li He is worthy of being Zhao Junchen's distant cousin, and his acting skills are indeed extremely superb, and a cry seems to be a true expression.
Anyone who sees Li He's performance will not bear to blame Li He for his dereliction of duty and incompetence, but will feel that Li He has a strong sense of responsibility and a deep relationship with Qi Bin.
Therefore, after hearing Li He's self-blame, Liang Fuchen just raised his hand and sighed: "Stand up quickly, what kind of body does a man cry and cry in front of everyone?" β¦β¦ The sword has no eyes on the battlefield, and no one dares to guarantee their own thoroughness, and you can't blame it all for your poor protection...... Speaking of which, I also have responsibility, Qi Bin always likes to take the lead when he fights, I have said him many times, but he always does not change, but it is also the reason why I did not insist on getting rid of his problem! β
Between sighs, Liang Fuchen's perception of Li He is also better.
Because of Qi Bin's death, Liang Fuchen was also sad in his heart, and now after seeing Li He's behavior like this, he only felt that the distance between the two sides had also narrowed a little.
So, Liang Fuchen couldn't help but think again: "This Li He's temperament is really good, whether it is responsibility, strategy, vision, knowledge, etc., it is a temporary choice, especially rare is his deep affection for Qi Bin, which shows that he is also a person with affection and righteousness...... It's also a good choice to entrust the 'Patriotic Army' to this person......"
In this way, the scales in Liang Fuchen's heart gradually moved.
After Li He got up, Liang Fuchen suddenly said: "You said that you followed Qi Bin and only cared about learning Qi Bin's skills, I want to see how many things you have learned from Qi Bin!" β
Then, Liang Fuchen continued to ask Li He questions, whether it was training, operations, logistics, and so on.
After Li He heard Liang Fuchen's inquiry, he knew that his opportunity had finally come, so he hurriedly raised his spirit and answered seriously.
In the end, Liang Fuchen's heart became more and more satisfied, thinking that Li He had obtained part of Qi Bin's true inheritance, and his ability was enough.
"Li He's official position is too low and his qualifications are too shallow, this is indeed a problem, but according to Zhao Junchen's plan, if everything goes well, the imperial court will soon send troops to recover Hetao, I might as well promote him to the rank of a hundred households first, and then send the 'Patriotic Army' to the battlefield at that time, with Li He's ability, he will definitely perform after he goes to the battlefield, once he has made military merits, he will be promoted to a thousand household officials again, and at that time, he will barely have the qualifications to take over the 'Patriotic Army'......"
While thinking about it, Liang Fuchen didn't move on the surface, just nodded lightly at Li He, and said, "In this way, you have indeed learned Qi Bin's true biography...... Niu Ji just said that he had long wanted to promote you to become a deputy hundred, but he was afraid of Zhao Junchen's attitude, so he didn't take action for a long time, but now that the three sides of Shaanxi and Gansu are in charge of me, I don't have to continue to care about Zhao Junchen's thoughts! In this way, thinking of your exploits in risking your life to save all the military attaches of the 'Patriotic Army', I will skip the position of deputy hundred households and directly let you be promoted to one hundred households, and I hope you will make persistent efforts and never forget your original intention! β
After hearing Liang Fuchen's decision, Li He was immediately overjoyed in his heart, and hurriedly saluted and thanked him.
And Liang Fuchen turned his head to Niu Ji and said: "This Li He is indeed a rare talent, since he is a talent, he needs to be sharpened, if there is another war in the future, you might as well give him more opportunities to perform." β
Niu Ji said in a deep voice: "I understand my humble duties! β
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After arranging the follow-up path for Li He, Liang Fuchen was also worried that his approach would be too explicit and would make Li He jealous and hated by his comrades, so he no longer deliberately continued to talk with Li He, but turned his attention to other military attachΓ©s, constantly opening his mouth to encourage and exchange feelings, hoping that they could cheer up as soon as possible.
However, as soon as Liang Fuchen had said a few words, he saw one of his guards walk quickly into the main hall of the governor's palace and report in a low voice: "Elder Liang Ge, Zhao Junchen asked to see him, saying that there was something important. β
Liang Fuchen was slightly stunned, but he didn't dare to slack off, and immediately asked Zhao Junchen to be invited into the main hall, and let the military attaches of the "Patriotic Army" leave.
However, he said that after Li He and the military attachΓ©s of the "Patriotic Army" left the main hall of the Governor's Mansion, they soon met Zhao Junchen, who was hurrying to the main hall of the Governor's Mansion.
Of course, Zhao Junchen also met Li He at the same time.
But both sides did not move, as if they didn't know each other at all, Li He and the military attachΓ©s of the "Patriotic Army" saluted Zhao Junchen together, and Zhao Junchen nodded lightly, and soon passed by.
After Zhao Junchen walked away, Li He walked quickly to the side of the deputy general Niu Ji, and said in a low voice: "Thank you Brother Niu today, if it weren't for your strong recommendation and kind words, Elder Liang Ge would not value me so much." β
Niu Ji raised his hand and patted Li He's shoulder, and said with a smile: "You and I are brothers, what is there to thank you for!" Besides, I didn't mean to speak well for you, everything was just telling the truth! β
Since Li He joined the "Patriotic Army", he has always been a military attache at all levels who deliberately enveloped the "Patriotic Army", and Niu Ji, as the second person in the "Patriotic Army", will naturally not be ignored by Li He.
Niu Ji is indeed an honest man, and he is not greedy for money and beauty, but he is a most filial person, since he joined the army, he has been thinking about his old mother who is alone at home, and Li He also started according to this, claiming that he has a close friend and Niu Ji is a fellow villager, and he can ask this best friend to take care of Niu Ji's mother.
Not long after, Niu Ji received a letter from his mother, saying that she was seriously ill some time ago, and that she had recovered thanks to the careful care of a friend of Li He, and that Niu Ji must thank Li He.
Since then, Niu Ji, who has an honest and honest personality, regards Li He as a brother, and Li He is also a brother on weekdays, and today in front of Liang Fuchen, Niu Ji spares no effort to say good things for Li He, which can be described as a remarkable effect.
Just as Li He and Niu Ji were talking in a low voice, the military attaches of the "Patriotic Army" had already left the Governor's Palace.
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At the same time, Zhao Junchen quickly entered the main hall of the Governor's Palace.
After seeing Liang Fuchen, Zhao Junchen said directly: "Elder Liang Ge, I just received the news that the commander of the Mongolian coalition army, Bagen, has woken up!" This person is the key to our recovery of the Hetao in the future, the younger generation wants to talk to him as soon as possible and persuade him to cooperate with us, do you want to go with Liang Gelao? β
After hearing Zhao Junchen's words, Liang Fuchen's brows furrowed slightly.
Zhao Junchen had already informed Liang Fuchen of all the plans to recover the Hetao, and it stands to reason that this plan had been taken over by Liang Fuchen, but the news of Bagen's awakening still had to be told to Zhao Junchen himself, which made Liang Fuchen a little unhappy.
But Liang Fuchen didn't show it, just nodded with a solemn expression and said: "The matter of persuading Bagen to cooperate is very important, and it is the most critical point, and the old man naturally wants to go with him!" β
After speaking, Liang Fuchen stood up and walked out side by side with Zhao Junchen.
Liang Fuchen had already missed too many things before, but Liang Fuchen didn't want to miss any more links in the future.
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The bug has been a little underrest recently.,The head hurts a twitch.,Sleepy can't bear it.,So I'll send the original manuscript first.,And then go to sleep.,Tomorrow morning and then make revisions.,Let's look at it first.,If there are typos and sentences that don't make sense.,Please forgive me one or two.,Refresh it tomorrow to see the revised text.,But there won't be any changes in the plot.γ
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