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Just as Li Li was thinking carefully, Cheng Gongying, who bowed down and bowed, not only did not have any complaints, but felt very calm.

Indeed, if Li Li agreed to accept him as a family general without hesitation, he would feel uneasy, thinking that Li Li did not really value him, but accepted him as a general just to surrender him. If this is true, then there is no essential difference between being appointed as a general and a family general, and it is useless. Then he would be happy to become a Gongying, but he would have to bear the reputation of a family general for the rest of his life. Apart from being loyal to Li Li, the world is big, but there is no place for him to live in. The other princes in the world will not take him in any way.

There seems to be only a word difference between the generals and the generals, but it is like a tide that cannot be overcome, which is simply a world of difference.

The two cannot be compared at all.

Just like a wife and a brothel girl, the former is a masterpiece, while the latter is a wealthy person who lives in it, and whoever is strong will be with him. There is no comparison between the two at all.

The reason why Cheng Gongying changed his original intention and was willing to surrender to Li Li was because he had a fancy to what Li Li said about his identity as a family general.

The identity of a family general does not seem to be a popular honor and prominent person, but it depends on the status and strength of the head of the family. Just like Li Li now, if he wants to recruit family generals, then the generals under his command will inevitably bow to him. However, if Ma Teng recruits family generals who have nothing at the moment, any capable general may not be willing to be his family generals.

Cheng Gongying was once Han Sui's confidant counselor, but Yan Xing interfered in the middle, which made him suspicious of Han Sui, and then became an ordinary general who trained new recruits. The reason was that he did not gain Han Sui's absolute trust and was named a confidant minister, but in fact he had nothing to be famous. However, if he had appointed Han Sui as the head of the family and Han Sui was willing to accept him as a general, he was afraid that Yan Xing would not be so easy to provoke the relationship between him and Han Sui, and Han Sui would even suspect Yan Xing's intentions.

Cheng Gongying did not regard Han Sui as the head of the family, but it was not that Han Sui was unwilling to accept him. But he himself did not, because Han Sui did not have the strength and status to let him sacrifice his life to follow him. Even so, he was still loyal to Han Sui. Even if he was suspicious and excluded, he did not betray Han Sui. However, Han Sui has passed away now, so it was natural for him to choose another wise ruler to follow him. After all, Han Sui's whole family was already extinct.

"Oh!" After pondering for a while, Li Li sighed lightly and said quietly in a low tone: "So far, there are only three generals from the Li clan, all of whom are Li Fu, Li Zheng and Li Zhi; and the foreign generals are indeed the first. Cheng Gongying, I know that you want to be loyal to Han Sui. But I cherish your talents before trying to persuade you to surrender, and I can't bear to lose your life at a young age.

Today, you insist on worshiping me as the head of my family. I will consider that everything you have done in the past is remarkable, so I accept you. However, it is not easy to be my Li Li family general. The responsibilities you need to bear are often not consistent with the official position you have obtained, and you even have to suffer grievances and extremely unfair treatment. You must be mentally prepared. You must also be able to shoulder the burden of a family general. You must not complain at any time, nor can you betray my family and make me Li Li shame. If so, no matter you escape to the ends of the world, you will never escape death. I will definitely take your life with my own hands to correct the family rules!

Cheng Gongying, I am not false to say these things. If you regret it now and there is no time, I will not look down on you because of this. I will still apply it to you and use it more seriously. Do you have a decision?"

"The lord is recreating the benevolence of the last general. I am willing to be the lord general. Please include it!" Cheng Gongying knelt down and bowed resolutely.

"Okay!" Li Li nodded and then stood up to help Cheng Gongying up, and said in a harmonious voice: "From today, you will be my fourth general of Li Li, and the only general of the family surnamed so far. In the future, we will not be polite between our master and servant. We respect a person not in our mouths, but in our hearts forever. Come, sit down and talk."

While talking, Li Li signaled Cheng Gongying to sit down beside him, and then asked: "Now that you have just entered our army, I wonder what you think. Do you want to continue leading the army or stay in the general's mansion to serve as the army?"

"I am willing to listen to the Lord's orders. Whatever the Lord needs to do, I am obeying everything!" Cheng Gongying said respectfully with flattery.

"Yeah." Li Li nodded slightly and pondered thoughtfully: "Now our army has captured most of Liangzhou and has initially pacified the two prefectures of Xiliang. However, the two counties of Jiuquan and Dunhuang in the west have not yet recovered, so this Western Expedition has not been fully accomplished. Before defeating Ma Teng, our army conquered more than 40,000 infantry and cavalry. This time, we recovered Jincheng, and obtained more than 30,000 infantry and cavalry, totaling more than 70,000 infantry and cavalry. In addition to the old, weak, sick and disabled, there are estimated to be 60,000 soldiers. These soldiers are all elite soldiers who have followed Han Sui and Ma Teng for many years, and are far from being comparable to new recruits.

In view of this, it is urgent for our army to expand its troops again. After all, the daily food and grass consumed by so many soldiers is not a small amount. They must be re-engaged as soon as possible and restored their combat effectiveness. I want to let you replace Ma Chao as the deputy commander of Qinglong Camp and assist General Guo Si in the two counties of Jiuquan and Dunhuang. You must end the war before the beginning of winter and completely pacify the two prefectures of Xiliang.

In addition, Qinglong Camp originally had 20,000 combat cavalry, but now it has expanded 10,000 cavalry, totaling 30,000 combat cavalry. At that time, you, Pang De and Guo Si, each commander, will lead a team of 10,000 people, and the 10,000 iron cavalry under your tent will be selected from the Jincheng surrendered troops, so that you can form combat power in the shortest time so that you can join the war as soon as possible."

"No, I will accept the order!" Cheng Gongying bowed and responded with an excited expression.

Li Li nodded and signaled Cheng Gongying to stand up, and said softly: "Half of the Qinglong Camp is reorganized by the original Western Liang Army, and a small number are veterans under Pang De's tent, so the military discipline is a bit dispersed. In the future, you and Pang De must unite as one, and you should spend more time, strictly enforce military discipline, and strive to build the Qinglong Camp into a real 'green dragon'!"

Cheng Gongying looked slightly stunned when she heard this, and she felt that the lord Li Li seemed to have something in her words, as if she had some meaning.

He was originally an extremely intelligent person, otherwise he would not have been valued by Han Sui as a confidant counselor. After a little thought, he vaguely guessed Li Li's true intentions, at least seven or eight points. He and Pang De were both deputy commanders, while the commander of the Qinglong Camp was Guo Si, the long-standing general of Xiliang. Now the lord asked him to cooperate closely with Pang De, undoubtedly to check and balance Guo Si, so as not to be arrogant and not obey the lord's orders and respect himself.

Thinking about the profound meaning of it, Cheng Gongying responded respectfully: "The last general will receive the order and will definitely live up to the lord's trust!"

Li Li said with a smile: "After our army was reorganized, the soldiers of each battalion are still running in. As long as the military discipline is strict, the orders are unified, and the orders are prohibited. No matter when, you must remember that the army cannot be in chaos. As long as this purpose is not violated, other matters do not need to be investigated. After all, the fighter planes change rapidly, and the generals of each battalion must naturally have a certain right to make decisions on the spot, otherwise how to win the battle. Hahaha---"

"I will know the measure of it. Please rest assured, lord." Cheng Gongying responded with understanding.

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A few days later, Li Li's army moved to Wuwei County.

This is Li Li's foundation, carrying his original dream and the cradle of the Wuwei Army.

The mottled and towering city walls and tens of thousands of people in the city have witnessed the creation of the Wuwei Army, and also recorded the struggle of Li Li and his subordinate Wuwei Army over the past two years.

At the same time, this is also the place where Li Li and his beloved wives fall in love, which is enough to make him remember it for life and never forget it until his death.

Wuwei County can definitely be called Li Li's nest.

After half a year of separation, Li Li finally returned to Guzang City again.

When they entered the city, General Anbei, Marquis of Wuxiang, Li Xian, Xiu's garrison commander, General Li Dian of the Central Army, and Huan Bao, the commander of the military commander of the Xiu's garrison, as well as tens of thousands of people from Guzang City, and tens of thousands of soldiers and civilians went out of the city to meet each other ten miles apart.

This is the second time that Li Li led his army to Guzang City, Wuwei County.

Last June, when he led his troops to Guzang City for the first time, Cheng Yin and Li Kan occupied the city. At the right time, the two armies fought bloody under Guzang City. Li Li came out with injuries and killed Cheng Yin in front of the formation. Then Dian Wei threw a halberd to kill Li Kan, and then recovered the county city. From then on, Li Li was able to gain a foothold in Liangzhou, and then grew rapidly and became uncontrollable. By the end of last year, the Wuwei army occupied the four western counties of Liangzhou and became the most powerful vassal force in Liangzhou.

During his trip to Chang'an, Li Li got the beauty back, followed the trend, planned and cleverly took advantage of Dong Zhuo's death to reap the benefits of the fisherman. He occupied Chang'an in one fell swoop, recruited the army of Xiliang, and secretly controlled the emperor and the court. His strength increased countless times and his power was overwhelming.

This time, the troops led the westward expedition, swept across Sanfu and Liangzhou counties, defeated Ma Teng and destroyed Han Sui, and the troops were invincible. In one month, all counties and counties in Xiliang all surrendered in a hurry, which made the old appearance of the land of Xiliang, which had been war-torn for a long time, and a peaceful and peaceful day was right in front of you.

Although the old Qin people who suffered from war and were strong by nature and were martial, they hated the disaster of war. Now, the general Li Li, who was in charge of the Western Expedition, and the Xiliang army under his command purged all counties in Liangzhou, eradicated the power of the vassals in various counties, and strictly implemented the policy of exempting taxes for two years, vigorously encouraged farming, eliminated bandits, and rectified the administration of officials in various counties. Such good deeds are undoubtedly deeply loved by the people and won the heartfelt support of millions of people in the two prefectures of Xiliang.

On the surface, although General Li Jue of the Cheqi and Cavalry was the highest official position in Xiliang and was regent, the person who really won the hearts of the people of Xiliang was General Li Li. After all, Li Jue was arrogant and was in charge of the Chang'an court, while Li Li was actually the one who implemented the imperial decrees.

It is better to be in charge of county officials now.

For the three dukes and nine ministers in the court, they did not understand this simple truth, but they did not want to do it. This also included General Li Jue, the chariot and cavalry.

But Li Li was well aware of the three flavors. On the contrary, he always followed the strategy of winning the trust of the people. Therefore, all the decrees issued by the court did not have his name, but he implemented them with all his strength. Now almost all the officials of the counties and counties in the two prefectures of Xiliang came from his subordinates, and he personally appointed his official positions, while all the soldiers and main battle camps of the two prefectures of Xiliang came from his subordinates.

Those who have the will will never let it go, but those who have the will will succeed.

When Li Li led his army into the city, he clearly saw that the people around him were sincerely welcomed him, and he was completely out of the city to welcome him. He was not forced to come and welcome the army into the city due to Li Xian's order.

This made Li Li very pleased and relaxed physically and mentally.

This is what he has always been strict with self-interest, rectifying the administration of officials, and pacifying Xiliang, and this is the hearts of the people.

If you want to fight for dominance in the world, you must win the hearts of the people.

The two prefectures of Xiliang are the foundation of Li Li. Only by being sincerely supported by the people in the country can the foundation be solid and always remain invincible.

——————(To be continued)
Chapter completed!