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Old General had put thought into bringing Sima Shang over, as he had already set his sights on the talented Li Mu. If it weren't for Li Mu's overly straightforward personality, Old General would have promoted him long ago.
Great individuals often lack the ability to compromise before achieving success. As the elders say, you are just a little bit short. Li Mu has been stuck in the lower ranks of officers because of this slight deficiency. To break through, he must overcome himself. When you hit rock bottom, there is only one way left to go—upward, as there is no further down to fall.
The current state of the military is fundamentally tied to the political dynamics of the Royal Family. Those who rose before have done so, while those who wish to rise now must have money to gain power.
Those from wealthy backgrounds have it easier, as they at least have resources to rely on. However, for children from poor families, entering this circle is nearly impossible. Even if you possess immense talent, it won't matter; positions are bought with money, and those in power expect a return on their investment! If you come empty-handed, who would be willing to spend their own money to elevate a child from a destitute family?
As the saying goes, heroes emerge in chaotic times. Fortunately, there is still war; no Sovereign wishes to live by ceding land and paying reparations. No matter how much land or money there is, there are limits. You can't just rely on generals who only know about money to fight for you. Besides, they bought their Official Position with their own funds—it's a trade where no one owes anyone anything! If they were truly sent into battle, it would be crucial to act within their means.
The ones who dare to fight against the enemy without regard for personal gain are still the children of poor families. Although they feel overlooked and underappreciated, they continue to believe in the principles of national ruin and family loss. They carve paths through adversity and leave a significant mark in the annals of history with their great charisma.
It is precisely because of the slaughter of war that a brilliant array of military stars emerges through rigorous selection. With each intertwining of blood and fire, they rise from the dead time and again until today. As they achieve military feats, the Sovereign comes to recognize their names. Their promotions follow suit as wars continue, leading them toward success.
This reflects Lian Po's current helplessness and that of talents like Li Mu. To protect Li Mu from premature demise, the frequent movements within the Military are also Lian Po's private care and concern. Although Li Mu himself is unaware, rumors within the Military have already spread widely. Regardless of whether opinions are good or bad, everyone from generals down to Soldiers knows the truth.
Talented individuals are indeed talented; even if they annoy you at times, you understand this in your heart.
At this moment, several generals sitting in the hall of the general's residence are well aware of this situation but are all secretly annoyed by Li Mu, except for Sima Shang. You think being a Sergeant means you understand the current situation? If any issues arise, there will naturally be generals to handle them. When will it become apparent that you are just a minor player!?
Hearing Li Mu start making sarcastic remarks again without regard for the occasion left Sima Shang stunned. Just moments ago he thought this person had changed; how could he revert after just a few drinks!?
Before being assigned under Sima Shang, Li Mu worked under Grain Supervisor Huang Fei. Despite both being children from ordinary families, Huang Fei had his own philosophy for navigating life. Since we cannot change our circumstances, we can at least change ourselves. There is nothing wrong with going with the flow; why be an outlier? Based on this principle, even though he knew there were issues with the military supplies, he pretended not to notice.
You officials don't care at all, so why should I worry about it!?
It was precisely because Li Mu was present that the brothers couldn't call Beauty over to liven up the drinking. Huang Fei, who was annoyed by this, had been holding back his sarcasm, but now seeing this old subordinate causing trouble again made him even more displeased. Looking around at the faces of his companions, which were flushed red and pale in turns, he suddenly slammed down his wine cup.
"Li Sergeant! As my old subordinate, I should say a few words to you. You've been following me for quite some time now; how come you haven't learned any discretion? Even if there are issues, it should be your Officer Sima General who speaks up. When did it become your turn to meddle!?"
Li Mu noticed Sima Shang wanting to stand up and apologize, so he raised his hand to signal him to calm down. Standing tall, he said, "Right now, let's not even mention that we are here on orders from Old General to investigate the Granary issue; even as the officer in charge of supplies, you have responsibilities! Why didn't you check the supplies inside? Could it be...?"
Sima Shang coughed twice with great effort, sweating profusely as he tried to stop Li Mu from continuing. He picked up his wine cup and stood up to offer an apology first, saying, "This Li Brother usually can't hold his liquor; I hope all the generals will be understanding! I'll drink first as a sign of respect! Please be magnanimous and don't take offense at him." After saying this, he turned and called out, "Someone! Li Sergeant has had too much to drink! Take him away to rest!"
Li Mu was known for his heavy drinking; this was already a well-known story in the Military. At this moment, saying he couldn't hold his liquor was just Sima Shang trying to find a way out for everyone. The investigation hadn't even started yet, and they had already offended everyone. It would be better to have evidence before taking action. Rushing in now was pointless!
Fortunately, this troublesome Daimyo had a reputation for his drinking capacity as well, and several generals were aware of it. Getting into a quarrel with him could lead to unforeseen consequences. If they could use this opportunity to send him away, that would be ideal. So they exchanged glances and said no more, raising their cups and downing their drinks as a gesture of respect for Sima Shang.
Initially worried that Li Mu wouldn't leave, Sima Shang sighed in relief when he saw him simply turn and leave. From now on, he would rather believe in ghosts than trust Li Mu's loose tongue! They had spoken well outside the city; he thought this kid had finally come to his senses. But now look! He had stirred up trouble again!
Han Yongcheng, on the other hand, didn't care about these matters; instead, he admired Li Mu's character greatly. If the country couldn't make good use of loyal advisors, it would be the beginning of decline. Fortunately, this was Zhao State where no one appreciated him. If Zhao Sovereign valued this person highly, then Luzi and the others would surely feel pressured.
However, Li Xin was thinking differently; seeing what Li Mu had just done made him feel regretful for him. If this person were born in Qin State, he would surely have become a great general! If only there were a chance to ask if he would be willing to develop in Qin State, such a talent would undoubtedly contribute significantly to our Great Qin. But... looking at this person's strong will and determination, it might be quite difficult to persuade him!
Earlier, Huang Fei hadn't spoken too harshly mainly out of consideration for Sima Shang's reputation. After all, Sima came from a prominent family in Zhao State, and since Li Mu wasn't even under his command anymore, he couldn't say much. Watching Li Mu's proud figure leave made him feel as if he had swallowed a fly.
"Sima General! You really have a big heart! With such subordinates... sigh!"
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