Crowned the New Han Dynasty

Chapter 855: Not because of contempt, not because of noble character

"I always feel that Governor Chen is a bit stingy."

On the other side, Chen Wu and others were taken to a quite secluded tent and allowed to rest here temporarily. There was a lot of food in the tent. The person who led the way also said that there would be a doctor in a while. He came over to check their wounds and then left.

As soon as the man left, Li Tou touched an apple, took a bite and started muttering.

Another person next to him quickly stopped and warned: "We are still in the army now, and I don't know how many people are paying attention. If this word gets spread and reaches the ears of the prefect, it will be a disaster."

But Li Tou waved his hands indifferently and said: "How can such a thing happen? General Chen is also a man who wants to do big things. He will not care about a little person like me just because of a word, right? "

Others listened helplessly and turned their attention to Chen Wu, hoping that he could give him some advice.

Unexpectedly, Chen Wu said: "What Li Tou said makes sense. Mr. Chen Fu is an extraordinary person. How can he care about such trivial matters? However, we are not on duty now, and we are still in vain. If we talk rashly, we will be suspected of the following discussion. The people above don't care about it, so let's forget it. When you become the captain of the team in the future, you will be the subordinate under the general's command. Then you can't arbitrarily discuss the gains and losses of the superior. This is against the law of the military."

Li Tou finished the apple in a few mouthfuls, then nodded and said with a smile: "I also understand this truth, but what I really can't figure out is the team leader. You said we took such a big risk, didn't you? Are you looking for wealth and power? Why did General Chen give such two options? Either become a powerless rich man, and he may not even be able to protect himself in the future. As for the subordinates in the army, they should Give it to a slightly older officer, but in the end there is only one team leader, Lao Chen, when you were in the army, you had more than one team leader, why do you still look so happy?"

He said the last sentence to Chen Wu, and the "junzhong" mentioned in the words did not refer to the refugee army that was previously recruited by Wang Jun, but to the refugee army that was still free to a certain extent.

Chen Wu glanced at him, shook his head and said, "I see it differently than you do. I don't think this is a bad thing, it can even be said to be a good thing."

"A good thing?" Li Tou couldn't help but raise his voice, showing confusion, "Why can't I see the good thing at all?"

"The good thing is, it's not because we have a little merit and a little special status, we can get a higher position all of a sudden," Chen Wu said, paused, and then continued: "What did Governor Chen mean just now?" It is very clear that there is a promotion system within Daijun. If we want to be promoted step by step, we must slowly accumulate merit. If we want to rely on one speculation to reach the sky in one step, that will not work."

Li Tou vaguely understood what Chen Wu meant, but he still muttered: "But a lot of people died this time!"

"But for Daijun, its own order is more important. Besides..." Chen Wu suddenly changed the subject, "Today we got a little credit, so we feel that we can be treated specially and be directly awarded high positions. If tomorrow's army How about a kid from a noble family? Do you think a white body like ours can compare with the kindness of a noble person from a noble family? If that happens, who will gain more?"

After saying this, other people who wanted to speak suddenly shut their mouths.

Many of them used to live at the bottom, so they knew very well what it meant to be a descendant of aristocratic families, and of course they knew what rank meant.

Seeing that his goal was achieved, Chen Wu stopped continuing. He just sighed and said: "In Wang Jun's army, we were not treated fairly and were oppressed by the barbarians. The reason why I took you to surrender to Governor Chen is not only It's because he has the momentum to rise during this war, and he doesn't have many manpower. More importantly, I think that people like us from this background can also find a future in Daijun. Today, Governor Chen did not give a heavy reward, but he said the rules , will make me happy."

Li Tou rubbed his head and finally said: "You are still eloquent, and it seems to make sense, but I think some people may not want to cause trouble in the army." With that, he looked at the remaining three companions. past.The three people felt Li Tou's gaze, and their expressions were slightly unnatural, but one of them still said: "It is too dangerous to be born and die in the army. In the past, it was because there was no choice. If you don't follow the army, you will not be able to survive. Now Since Governor Chen has promised that he will get money and become a rich man in a peaceful land, then...then..."

Afterwards, I couldn't say it any more.

Li Tou frowned and said: "You think you are at peace in Dai County, but there is still a war here. If you lose, but you have nothing, what can you do with only a little money?"

Another person said: "Whether we win or lose is not decided by just a few of us. Moreover, Brother Chen is so optimistic about Daijun. Looking at today's situation, we should know that Daijun's situation is very good. What we should really worry about is instead It must be Wang Jun and the others."

Li Tou wanted to say more, but Chen Wu waved his hand to stop him, and immediately looked at the last person.

The last person hesitated, but finally said: "I know what you are thinking. I feel that Chen Taishou has given you too little. You can work hard on your own. But we know our own affairs and are not as good as the two of you. You are civilized." If we have weapons, we can use our strength to find a way out and a way to survive in the past. If we can be stable now, that would be good."

Chen Wu nodded, already understood what the three of them were thinking.

These three people were hesitant when they were given the choice, but it was Li Tou's question that made them make up their minds.

As the three people said, they are not really ambitious people. They are restless at most. Otherwise, they would not be encouraged by Chen Wu. The bigger reason for being persuaded by Chen Wu in the first place is undoubtedly that they have to succumb to the barbarians. However, they are still oppressed because of their downfall and being oppressed by the ethnic group that originally looked down upon them. Of course, they will not be reconciled and this will inspire their courage.

However, when breaking through the siege today, with the death of several companions, this courage was finally exhausted. In the end, Li Tou's words undoubtedly became the fuse, completely extinguishing the ambitions of these three people. It made the three of them look gloomy.

"Forget it," Chen Wu took two steps forward, "Everyone has his own ambitions. We are brothers and friends from birth to death. If brothers can succeed in the future, I will definitely not forget you."

When the three people heard this, they also breathed a sigh of relief and laughed one after another. The atmosphere in the air suddenly became less solemn, but it was obvious that there was a slight gap between the three people and Chen Wu and Li Tou.

Soon, Li Tou came to Chen Wu and whispered: "Then we have to fight alone? Do you think there will be a war in the near future for us to participate in?"

Chen Wu took a look at him, shook his head lightly and said, "If my prediction is correct, after today's big battle, the whole battle situation in Youzhou will be almost settled."

"What?" Li Tou said with surprise on his face, "Why is it settled? Isn't it just a big defeat of a Duan Pixi? I ​​heard that there are many soldiers and horses in Youzhou, and there are Xianbei people behind the Duanpixi. Pull out another one. It’s not difficult to have similar teams, this is just a temporary victory or defeat, right?”

Chen Wu shook his head slightly, but said nothing more.

(End of this chapter)