Chapter 203 – Plan Carefully And Take Every Possibility Into Account! (1/2)

Chapter 203: Plan carefully and take every possibility into account!

Lu Xingkong's words made the several people present felt great empathy.

They were all soldiers or had defended a city or region. They had fought countless battles, for the people and the country.

However, the army was not much cleaner than the political circle. It was possible that it was even more corrupted than the political and government circle.

Politics was about money and background, strategy and ability.

The army was also about money and background, strategy and ability

But the difference between them and government officials was that, they have to hold a sword in their hand, and fight with their courage.

The have to go all out, to risk their life.

It was only when they're alive that they were qualified to think about money, status, strategy and ability.

The several people present had one thing in common: they all came from an ordinary background with no one that they could rely on. Without money to bribe high-ranking officers, they carried their head on their waistband, and the little merit that they achieved by beheading enemies on the battlefield were s.n.a.t.c.hed away by the younger generations of influential officials who have been a.s.signed to the military despite lack of knowledge. And eventually at the time of reward, based on contributions, what they received was not much.

And those younger generations of n.o.ble family, who did not do anything, but instead sit and reap the harvest of other, in the end were all promoted and left. They realised their aspirations and eventually reached their goals.

A lot of people like them, who have fought courageously and fiercely on the battlefield, with no money or official jobs, ended up missing arms and leg, riddled with illness, and die miserably.

They were fortunate, because they have met the Bo Le [TN Note: Chinese idiom where it means they met someone who could greatly aid them in their careers] of their lives.

After being spotted by Lu Xingkong, their life changed. Lu Xingkong did not ask for money, or looked at their background. He only a.s.sessed their skills and abilities, and how they behaved on the battlefield.

Lu Xingkong was a powerful high-ranking General, and when he was in charge of the military, he drove out all the younger generations of rich families who were trying to form cliques and factions in the military. Lu Xingkong also was a general who understood his soldiers, and allowed everybody to display their talents and made the best possible use of his men and materials. When these ordinary young soldiers finally obtained the opportunity, they were all grateful to Lu Xingkong. Under his command, they won battles after battles.

Lu Xingkong provided a platform for them to bloom and s.h.i.+ne.

The reason why they could fight to their heart's content, display their military talent unrestrained and without fear was because they have a tough leader, sheltering them from wind and rain. They did not need to lower their head with a great show of respect or be whipped and insulted by the younger generations of rich families. They were able to be stand upright and fight war.

If it weren't for Lu Xingkong, this 'tough' old man, would they still have the determination and courage to win battles? Can they maintain this mentality and—— righteous ardour?

Without good morale, without enthusiasm and pa.s.sion, who would protect the country?

The human race fought for tens of thousands of years, fighting for all sorts of causes. Was it not namely because there were leaders that knew how to control the heart of the people?

“General is right. If General had not carried us, I, Li Kefeng, would have returned to civilian life, gone into farming a long time ago and drink all day long——Who would be willing to stay in Tiandu and suffer maltreatment?”

“The funds and provisions for the troops have been stripped again and again, and the real soldiers that work hard were not selected for promotion, instead they kept sending some white-faced pretty boy here——they were not allowed to do anything, but we have to respect them and whenever they were slightly dissatisfied they would hit our brothers——”

“The most important thing is that if not for General, we——I'm afraid we would have been framed and put into jail? Look at brother Xu Da, they say he's involved in corruption, I don't believe it at all——”

Lu Xingkong waved his hand. “Talking is useless. If you really did remove your armour and return to civilian life, you can indulge in drinking in the countryside. That really isn't a bad choice in life. But the country needs soldiers like you who can actually fight, our people also needs you troops who refuse to budge an inch. Since you're still wearing that body armour and you have such good brothers following you, you should be on guard, raise your spirit and do well in what you should be doing.”

“General is right.” Everyone echoed in agreement.

“General, about General Xu Da——will the Palace give a statement?” Li Kefeng asked aloud.

“They will give a statement.” Lu Xingkong replied.

“Your Majesty will never let Brother Xu Da re-establish the Monitoring Division, so what would they do with General Xu?”

Lu Xingkong's eyes were deep, but calm as water.