Evergreen Immortal

In the lobby of the General's Mansion.

Lieutenant General Cao Wei, Lieutenant General Jiang Linxian, and four garrisons gathered together.

In addition, there were two more people.

A middle-aged man who was unfamiliar to him, and the other one was Li Rui.

The two looked out of place among a group of fifth- and sixth-rank officials.

Li Rui was from the sixth rank, and the middle-aged man was also from the sixth rank.

As everyone knows, the Lieutenant General and Lieutenant General in Anning Guard don't get along, and Jiang Linxian and Cao Wei don't meet more than once a month, not to mention that in such an extremely formal place now, the four garrisons are also present.

Of course, to discuss important matters.

Cao Wei coughed lightly.

The people sitting down all straightened their backs.

"The position of garrison cannot be vacant for a long time, and it must be occupied by a capable person. Liao Wu is just the right person."

Ning Zhongtian glanced at the middle-aged man beside him and sneered in his heart.

Gao Zhen died, and the position of garrison in Anning Guard has been vacant.

On the surface, it was said that Gao Zhen's body was still warm, so there was no rush to determine the candidate.

In fact, those big men were playing games in secret, and there must be no conclusion.

Now someone finally stood out.

Liao Wu was originally the general flag of the next-door guard.

He had just passed the dragon gate in the past two years. Logically speaking, even if he broke through, he would have to wait in line for at least six or seven years from the sixth rank to the sixth rank.

Unless there is someone behind him.

Liao Wu's backer is the Shenbing Villa.

Before joining the army, Liao Wu was already a disciple of the Shenbing Villa. Even after joining the Annan Army, the two sides have never broken off contact.

Ning Zhongtian heard that Shenbing Villa has been moving around for this matter, and even the old owner of the villa went to Annan Town in person and drank with General Xue for several days.

As for Cao Wei's first support for Liao Wu today,

Everyone knows that Cao Wei has often been in and out of the romantic places with the elder Shi of Shenbing Villa during this period.

This is obviously a deal reached by both parties.

Of course, on the surface, it is still necessary to pretend that both parties are not affected and only the capable are promoted.

Cao Wei glanced at everyone:

"Everyone, do you have any objections?"

Feng Yu and Guan Xinrong nodded without even thinking.

"Brother Liao is quite famous for his bravery in the Annan Army. He will definitely help you as the garrison commander of our garrison."

They had been informed by Cao Wei in advance, so of course they would not disobey their superiors.

Ning Zhongtian and Lu Jun looked at Jiang Linxian first.

Seeing that their superiors did not move, they chose to remain silent.

The hall was silent for a long time.

Jiang Linxian then slowly spoke: "The capital has issued an order to set up a market trade department in Qinghe. The garrison has the responsibility of supervision. The Ministry of Personnel has ordered one person to serve as the garrison commander. Li Rui is the most suitable."

As soon as these words came out.

Feng Yu and Guan Xinrong's faces changed.

Li Rui?

Although Li Rui has made many outstanding achievements, he is old after all, and he is only a seventh-rank official. It is already a high-ranking position to be a sixth-rank patrol officer, and now he has to cross a whole rank.

Military generals are not civil officials.

There is almost no situation where a person has a low realm and a high official position.

Liao Wu is fine. He has reached the realm and has the support of Shenbing Mountain Villa. Feng Yu and Guan Xinrong can still accept it.

But Li Rui.

A former subordinate, whose strength is still one realm lower than theirs, is now on an equal footing with them. No matter what they say, they cannot agree.

If Li Rui can get promoted, what is the point of waiting in line for so many years?

It will become a joke.

Not to mention the hostile Feng Yu and Guan Xinrong.

Even Lu Jun can't sit still.

Before the others could get angry, Jiang Linxian said: "Li Rui is a hidden man planted by His Majesty in Qinghe for the sake of the two countries' major affairs. He has already passed the sixth-grade dragon gate thirteen years ago. Now our dynasty and Wu Kingdom are trading with each other. Li Rui has worked hard and made great contributions, so he should be rewarded."

"Hidden man?!"

Feng Yu and others widened their eyes and looked at Li Rui in disbelief.

If I remember correctly, Li Rui is a native of Qinghe, and he seems to have been a groom for decades before.

‘Your Majesty’s methods are really unfathomable. He actually planned ahead so long.’

‘This Li Rui is really patient. He has become a warrior, but he is willing to be a slave and work as a groom for more than ten years.’

They asked themselves if they had such determination.

“Hmm”

Li Rui almost spit out a mouthful of tea.

He thought Jiang Linxian would find a reason for him, but he didn’t expect it to be such an abstract reason.

Hidden pawn?

He had never even seen the emperor. The closest time he had seen him was probably the imperial edict. How could it be a hidden pawn?

But none of this mattered.

The key point was that although what Jiang Linxian said was bizarre, everyone present had to believe it.

Because there was no chance to question it.

Didn’t they hear Jiang Linxian say that it was His Majesty’s decision.

Could they dare to confront the emperor?

Among all the An Ning Guards, only Jiang Linxian had met the Lord of the Dragon Court.

Ning Zhongtian’s eyes were full of brilliance.

It’s clear.

It’s all clear.

No wonder Li Rui was so ordinary before, but he could get the emperor's favor many times.

Adding the previous merits, it is equivalent to getting two imperial edicts.

Two in total.

Even Lieutenant General Cao Wei didn't have this blessing.

He had always wondered, thinking that Li Rui's age was considered to have publicity value by the emperor. Now it seems that it is clearly Li Rui lurking in Qinghe as an undercover, and the emperor gave him compensation!

Hiss~

Ning Zhongtian took a breath.

"The means of the big man are really terrifying. He actually started planning more than ten years in advance, and no one knew!"

"So terrifying!"

Sinister!

Officialdom is like a battlefield. You never know when the big shots will deploy magical means around you.

Then look at Li Rui.

Clouds and breezes are light, everything is under control, if only he could give him another feather fan.

Tsk tsk.

The smile on Li Rui's face gradually stiffened.

What can he do?

He can only pretend.

Anyway, no one can verify it, Jiang Linxian is what he is.

This is the domineering part of having the final right of interpretation.

Although the tricks are a bit rotten.

But it does work.

If outsiders see Li Rui as a martial artist lurking in Qinghe for the country, it is reasonable that his realm will rise faster.

Because he is so strong.

It is even more reasonable for him to be a lieutenant of Simao.

If someone like Li Rui carries the burden, how can Yu and Wu open up trade.

As for what is the relationship between lurking in a small family or a small gang and the trade between the two countries.

Don't ask, it's a secret.

In short, Feng Yu, Guan Xinrong and Lu Jun had no objections.

They were officials and had waited in line for several years, while Li Rui had been a slave for more than ten years in exchange for a sixth-rank official position.

Is it too much?

Not at all.

Look at Cao Wei again.

His expression did not change from beginning to end, and it was obvious that he had known about this for a long time.

Feng Yu and Guan Xinrong did not know how to express their opinions for a while, so they had to look at their boss Cao Wei eagerly, hoping to give a hint.

After a long while.

Cao Wei finally spoke: "Li Rui has a calm mind and is careful in his work. He is indeed an excellent candidate for the position of Simao Lieutenant."

With his words.

Everyone knew.

Li Rui's position as Lieutenant was stable.

Jiang Linxian also said lightly: "Liao Wu has made many military achievements and can be appointed as a garrison."

At this point, the two big guys completed the transaction.

Cao Wei looked at Li Rui and his heart moved slightly.

Of course, Jiang Linxian had told him about Li Rui a long time ago, and at first, he was also extremely surprised.

But since it was His Majesty's intention, he naturally wouldn't have any objections.

No matter how bold Jiang Linxian was, he wouldn't dare to fabricate things about the emperor privately.

Moreover, the position of Simao Xiaowei did require a tough mind.

Li Rui was the most suitable candidate for Anningwei.

If the people of Wuguo and Yuguo fought, Li Rui would go up to stop them.

He could also take advantage of respecting the old and loving the young, right?

Everyone dispersed.

As soon as Ning Zhongtian walked out of the hall, he smiled and hugged Li Rui.

"Brother Li, you've kept it from me so hard."

Li Rui can be said to have a close relationship with him.

In addition to being a groom at the Zhu family at the beginning, he has always been his subordinate from the Qinghe Branch to Anningwei.

Ning Zhongtian could never guess that this seemingly cheerful old man actually had such a huge secret.

But he did not blame Li Rui for hiding it.

Didn't Jiang Linxian say that Li Rui was working for His Majesty, so of course he couldn't let anyone know, otherwise he would fail.

"Brother Ning, I didn't mean to hide it, it was my duty."

If you want to act, you have to do it.

Since Jiang Linxian gave him an undercover identity, even if it wasn't, he had to continue acting.

Li Rui smiled slightly.

"Unfathomable!"

This smile, this posture, wow, isn't it exactly the same as the hidden boss in the storyteller's mouth.

"It really opened my eyes."

Ning Zhongtian asked himself that he was also a knowledgeable person, but it was the first time he saw a real person like Li Rui who had endured humiliation for more than ten years and was proud of himself.

"Brother Li, how did you connect in Qinghe?"

He couldn't help his curiosity.

Before he finished speaking, he was interrupted by Li Rui: "Brother Ning, it was my duty, I can't say it."

Seeing Li Rui's unfathomable face, as if to say, don't ask, there is no benefit in asking.

Ning Zhongtian understood immediately: "I understand, I understand."

He thought about it.

Now Li Rui has become a sixth-rank military lieutenant, and he is at the same level. Although the two were superiors and subordinates before, that was because they hid their identities. But now that they have revealed their identities, they need to use other means to continue to consolidate their relationship.

After all, Li Rui has connections in the capital, and even with the emperor, so of course he must be won over.

Ning Zhongtian groaned.

What a great idea.

He looked at Li Rui and said, "Brother Li, I was wrong before. Now that I have recovered my true body, it is a bit against the rules to continue to be the deputy leader. So, I will make the decision for the two brothers. Brother Li will be the fourth leader of the Tiandi League in the future, no, the first leader!"

Li Rui was stunned.

He smiled dumbly.

After a long time, he even forgot that he was the deputy leader of the Tiandi League.

Ning Zhongtian wanted to use the Tiandi League to tighten the connection between the two.

Li Rui was not disgusted by this.

Ning Zhongtian is indeed an ally worth winning over.

Li Rui laughed and said, "Then I will call you fourth brother from now on."

Ning Zhongtian was overjoyed: "That's right, big brother!"

Just then -

Lines of small words appeared in front of Li Rui.

[Congratulations to the host for completing the primary plot of Famous Jianghu - the leader of a gang. ]