Evergreen Immortal..

Chapter 359: Fourth Rank, Heaven-sent Merit
"Vice General Li?!"

When Cao Wei heard these three words, he couldn't help but tremble.

This is in the town of Annan.

The highest-ranking one is of course the general Xue Gui, followed by the eight deputy generals, and then it is the turn of these lieutenant generals.

The deputy general is a fourth-rank military officer. There is another term for him, which is the deputy general, who is the general's right-hand man.

A full grade higher than him.

Each of them is a big shot in Annan Town.

'When did Li Rui become a fourth-rank official?'

He looked at Li Rui in shock.

Li Rui easily and quietly obtained the official position he had longed for, but he soon calmed down.

The fourth-rank military officer has always been extremely strict.

unless
"He is already a fourth-grade innate warrior?"

Thinking of this, Cao Wei could no longer suppress the shock in his eyes. Looking at Nie Siming again, it was clear that the other party already knew it.

He could never have imagined that Li Rui had made a breakthrough quietly right under his nose.

Li Rui stood up slowly:
"Your subordinate, I obey your orders."

Of course, he had already received the news that he would become the deputy general.

The court is in need of people.

The relocation of Annan Town to Qinghe involves many complicated matters. As a native of Qinghe, he is most familiar with the situation and is the perfect candidate.

Li Rui also knew that this was an excellent opportunity for promotion.

So when he learned that Annan Town was expanding its army, he wrote a letter and went to Yunzhou.

He was originally from Xue Gui's faction.

After learning that Li Rui had made a breakthrough, Xue Gui was overjoyed and immediately recommended Li Rui to the court as deputy general.

Although it was no longer his decision who would be the deputy general, as the commander-in-chief of Annan Town, he still had great power of advice. The Ministry of War and the Ministry of Personnel would consider the matter and then report to the Holy Emperor.

As long as the Holy Emperor approves it personally, promotion is a sure thing.

If Li Rui missed this opportunity, even if he showed his innate ability in the future, it would not be easy for him to get promoted. He would have to wait for at least several years.

You must fight when it’s time to fight.

Moreover, with Li Rui's current strength, even if he reveals his innate realm, it is enough to deal with most crises.

But just go with the flow.

It seems that Nie Siming's attitude towards him recently is no longer commanding, because his status as a deputy general is equal to Nie Siming.

Xue Gui nodded:

"You performed well in the previous battle at the Purple Gold Palace. You deserve this position as deputy general. But please do not disappoint His Majesty."

"Yes."

Li Rui stood up and said, "Long live the emperor."

Cao Wei on the side had a strange look on his face.

Why did he remember that he was the one who rushed to the front in the battle of Zijin Palace, and Li Rui seemed to have never entered the Zijin Palace at all?

How did you get such great credit?

But he was already a veteran in the officialdom, and of course he understood that merit was only useful when someone wanted to promote you. Otherwise, those pioneers who had fought bravely on the battlefield would have become generals.

Everyone knows that Li Rui had once been to the palace to meet the emperor. Did he really think it was just a meeting?
What this represents is a huge opportunity for promotion.

Now it can be considered fulfilled.

Xue Gui finished speaking and then waved his hand:
"Okay, let's all disperse."

Nie Siming, Li Rui and Cao Wei took their leave.

When entering the door.

Cao Wei and Li Rui accompanied him, and the two followed Nie Siming together.

But as soon as you go out.

Li Rui and Nie Siming walked side by side in front, and he followed behind them consciously, without any discomfort at all because his former colleague had now become his superior.

As for the General's Mansion.
I'm afraid there's no going back.

But Cao Wei didn't feel depressed at all.

As the saying goes, those who are close to the water get the moon first. Now Qinghe not only has a general, but also an admiral.

The possibility of promotion is greatly increased.

He was so happy that he couldn't even contain himself.

After learning the lesson from Jiang Linxian last time, he and Li Rui actually got along pretty well. Now that Li Rui had been promoted, it was not only harmless to him but even beneficial. Of course, he would not do anything stupid.

Nie Siming, who was walking in front, said as he walked: "Master Li, why don't we go to the training ground to practice today?"

"Forget it, I have something to do today."

"Okay, then tomorrow."

The two of them seemed to be chatting about daily life.

Cao Wei, who was standing behind, felt envious and frightened when he heard this.

Listen, listen.

Li Rui had just entered the fourth rank, but he was able to fight with Nie Siming, a master who had already gained worldwide fame.

I can't even express my envy.

However, Cao Wei also knew that he was inferior to others in skills.

If he could make the same rapid progress as Li Rui, he could also become a fourth-rank deputy general.

Therefore, there are not as many intrigues among military generals as there are among civil officials.

Everything is decided by fists.

The threshold is there. As long as your level is high enough, you can be promoted.

Unlike civil servants, they all depend on the thoughts of their superiors.

The news that General Xue Gui of Annan Town had arrived in Qinghe quickly spread throughout Yunzhou.

Some cats that had already smelled the fishy smell also followed to Qinghe.

Everyone tried to get the first wave of profits.

As for some of the more astute ones, they got the news early and approached Li Rui, the new deputy general.

The first one to arrive.

It was Lin Lang, the vice president of Tianyuan Chamber of Commerce.

"Brother Lin, since you are here, why bring any gifts?"

Li Rui looked at the Lin family father and daughter standing in front of the military mansion and said with a smile.

The father and daughter did not bring any servants with them. All the big and small things were carried by the delicate young lady Lin Wan herself.

I feel really embarrassed, but I have to accept it.

Of course, he had no intention of not accepting it.

Li Rui hurriedly called the burly Liu Tiezhu to relieve Miss Lin of her worries.

Led Lin Lang and his daughter into the main house.

Then he said, "Brother Lin, it's not a festival, but you're wasting money on bringing so many gifts."

Lin Lang waved his hand and said, "Today is Brother Li's big day. I just prepared some small gifts. I heard that the imperial edict of appointment has arrived at the Ministry of Rites and will be sent to Qinghe soon."

With just a few words, he did Li Rui a favor.

Every official who is promoted will become anxious while waiting for the imperial edict of appointment.

He used his connections in the capital to inform them of the news in advance, which served as a reassurance.

Anyone who hears it will feel comfortable.

Li Rui was very thoughtful, so he could understand the hidden meaning behind Lin Lang's words. He clasped his fists and said, "Brother Lin, your words have saved me from the pain of losing my appetite."

Lin Lang laughed:

"We are family, so we should keep our differences. Brother Li, you are not an ordinary person. I have never seen a person as strong-willed as you. You will not be shaken by external things, so don't tease me."

He looked at Li Rui, who had an indifferent expression and showed no joy at the promotion, and was secretly shocked.

Li Rui is really an experienced person.

He had just revealed the news that Qinghe was going to change, and he had quietly taken over and became a fourth-rank deputy general.

That's it.

Being able to obtain intelligence is a skill, but being able to turn intelligence into practical benefits is an even greater skill.

Lin Lang likes capable people, especially capable officials.

That's why he was the first to congratulate Li Rui.

Li Rui: "Brother Lin is thoughtful."

He didn't feel guilty at all about taking Lin Lang's things. After all, with the capabilities of the Tianyuan Chamber of Commerce, the Black Dragon Order, and his influence as a fourth-rank official in Qinghe, he would earn even more.

Lin Lang calmly revealed a piece of news: "Sir Li, I heard that the person who will be the admiral this time is General Fubo, Zhou Dinghai."

The boss behind Tianyuan Chamber of Commerce is Marquis Dingyuan.

Naturally well informed.

Hearing the words "General Fubo", Li Rui narrowed his eyes slightly.

This General Zhou Dinghai of Fubo had a very good relationship with the Marquis Dingyuan.

Most of the military are Lord Yuan's men, but this time they chose to call a general from Jiangnan to Qinghe. Anyone with a discerning eye can see that this is to prevent Yuan Dingting from becoming too powerful.

It's just a routine check and balance technique, nothing unusual.

Lin Lang continued, "Don't worry, Lord Li. General Zhou and my father are old friends. When the time comes, I will say a few good words to him and General Zhou will definitely not make things difficult for me."

Li Rui and Jiang Linxian have a close relationship, and this is known to everyone in the world.

Logically speaking, Zhou Dinghai and Lord Dingyuan are two opposing parties. Zhou Dinghai has a good relationship with Lord Dingyuan, so naturally he would dislike Li Rui.

But there is still room for change.

Party struggles may be party struggles, but they are the business of the bigwigs.

On an individual basis, it is common for officials from different parties to cooperate with each other.

As long as enough benefits are given, plus the relationship with Tianyuan Chamber of Commerce.

I'm sure General Fu Bo won't be embarrassed.

Li Rui knew.

Lin Lang was doing himself another big favor.

"Brother Lin, it just so happens that Miss Xia from Wu Country will come to Qinghe in a while, so we can go and have a chat then."

Li Rui quickly returned the favor.

Lin Lang smiled knowingly.

Dealing with smart people means less worry.

The two chatted for a while.

It was not until after midnight that Lin Lang left with a feeling of reluctance.

After the Lin family father and daughter left, Liu Tiezhu came forward and looked at the large pile of things on the side.

"Master, what should we do with these things?"

Li Rui: "Bring it to my room."

After returning to the room.

Only then did he have time to open the gift Lin Lang sent.

Lots of stuff.

Liu Tiezhu piled six or seven wooden boxes in the corner of the room.

Li Rui casually opened the first wooden box, and a crystal clear, round elixir with a fragrant aroma appeared in front of Li Rui.

"The Great Spiritual Cultivation Pill?"

His brows raised slightly.

What a generous move.

He didn't expect that Lin Lang would give him a surprise with just one move. This was a third-grade elixir, priceless.

If someone else gave you such a precious pill as a gift, they would definitely mention it over and over again to show how precious it is.

Lin Lang is fine.

He didn't say a word, that was so arrogant.

This also shows that the foundation of Tianyuan Chamber of Commerce is not comparable to that of ordinary chambers of commerce.

The first box contained the Spirit-cultivating Pill, and Li Rui couldn't help but wonder what was in the other boxes.

Open another box.

Another big pill!
Li Rui's eyelids twitched. Even he was stunned by Lin Lang's generosity.

Calling him "wow" directly is a bit too generous.

When Li Rui opened the fourth box and saw what was in the box, his pupils contracted slightly.

"Cold Soul Amethyst?!"

When I saw the crystal-clear purple jade in the wooden box.

Li Rui was completely uneasy.

This is because this Frost Soul Amethyst is one of the nine magical objects recorded in the Soul Ascension Method!

(End of this chapter)