"Xiao Luofeng, what are you doing? This isn't like you at all!"
Seeing that Xiao Luofeng had suddenly compromised, Du Laihua felt somewhat uneasy.
"I, Xiao Luofeng, am not worthy of my brothers fighting and killing for me."
Xiao Luofeng turned to look at Xu An and said, "This young marquis is right. Qingdong City was originally very good, but look at what the Central Government Office has become now?"
"It's a complete mess!"
"As the garrison commander of Qingdong City, I, Xiao Luofeng, am deeply ashamed and cannot shirk my responsibility."
Xiao Luofeng raised his head, stared into Du Laihua's eyes, and said, "Lord Du, tell me what you want me to do? Do you want me to resign, or... do you want my life?"
Du Laihua stared into Xiao Luofeng's eyes, remaining silent for a long time.
The two remained silent, their eyes meeting as they processed the intense malice.
After a long silence, Du Laihua finally spoke: "Isn't your dream to be a general? Are you willing to resign?"
Xiao Luofeng said softly, "I'm tired."
"really?"
“The lives of my brothers are important, but the stability of Qingdong City is even more important. As long as the Marquis lets this matter rest, I, Xiao Luofeng, will keep my word.”
Xiao Tian quickly stepped forward and said, "I also vouch for my son! From now on, Luo Feng will be able to run his business without getting in your way in Qingdong City!"
As he spoke, Xiao Tian gripped Xiao Luofeng's hand tightly and said, "Son, don't worry. Even if you're not cut out for business, I'll support you for the rest of your life!"
Xiao Luofeng also grasped Xiao Tian's hand and nodded.
Du Laihua's eyes lit up.
"Commander Xiao, you mustn't!" Yue Jiti shouted. "You are a talented general! Prefect Huang once said that as long as you persevere, you will surely have a bright future!"
Xiao Tian said, "My son doesn't want to join the army anymore, so don't try to persuade him!"
Du Laihua opened his arms and said, "Everyone heard it. It wasn't me who forced Xiao Luofeng. He was just tired and wanted to go home and be a young master!"
Xiao Luofeng's decision has brought joy to some and sorrow to others.
Just then, a sharp sound suddenly rang out, coming from afar and getting closer, as if tearing through the void.
"Imperial edict has arrived!!"
Upon hearing this, everyone was taken aback.
What is that?
Imperial edict??
Why did an imperial edict arrive in Qingdong City?
Zhao Cheng breathed a sigh of relief and smiled slightly.
bullet,
We've arrived.
A young eunuch entered, surrounded by a group of soldiers. He held the imperial edict above his head and looked around.
Many people in the room had no experience receiving imperial edicts, and the first to react was Cheng Bo, who was standing next to Xu An, and he immediately knelt down.
When he knelt down, everyone else followed suit.
There were already many people inside and outside the hall, and the fact that they all knelt down in unison created a kind of imposing atmosphere.
"Ahem..." The eunuch who came to deliver the imperial decree probably didn't expect so many people to come. He felt quite proud and cleared his throat, asking, "Is Commandant Xiao Luofeng here?"
"Your subject is here!" Xiao Luofeng knelt forward two steps.
"Hmm." The eunuch glanced at the back of Xiao Luofeng's head and said loudly in a high-pitched voice, "Xiao Luofeng, the garrison commander of Qingdong City, never backed down when facing a powerful enemy. He risked his life to observe the enemy's situation. He can be described as dutiful, loyal to the emperor and patriotic."
"After being trapped in Lingshan by the Southern Zhou army, he dared to launch a surprise attack on the enemy's two thousand men with only one hundred men and ultimately succeeded. He was bold, meticulous, courageous and resourceful."
"I am so pleased!"
"What my Great Jing needs is a loyal minister like Commander Xiao, who is loyal and devoted to the cause, and what I crave is a commander like Commander Xiao, who is both wise and brave!"
"A mere hundred words are insufficient to praise the great victory at Lingshan, nor to describe the bravery of Commander Xiao."
"When Commander Xiao comes to the Western Capital to receive his title, I will surely drink and chat with you, and relive the grand occasion of the imperial tombs!"
"Xiao Luofeng has made an invaluable contribution to this battle. My mind is made up, and I hereby appoint Xiao Luofeng as General Longxiang!"
"The soldiers who fought alongside General Longxiang in the Lingshan campaign have been promoted three ranks!"
So be it!
After the edict was read aloud, the hall was completely silent, as if everyone was still in shock.
When people first heard that Xiao Luofeng had defeated the Southern Zhou army at Lingshan, they were all puzzled. When did this happen?
Why have I never heard Xiao Luofeng mention this before?
Not only Xiao Luofeng, but also the returning garrison troops didn't mention it.
That's well hidden!
By the time they heard the name "General Longxiang," many people were already experiencing tinnitus.
Du Laihua, in particular, felt as if his head had turned into a complete mess. He could no longer hear anything, and he had suddenly lost the ability to think.
General Longxiang!
General Longxiang!!
Xiao Luofeng was just a minor city garrison commander, but suddenly he became a third-rank general!
Soaring into the sky!
Xiao Luofeng himself was also surprised, and his whole body began to tremble uncontrollably.
He had expected to be richly rewarded, but he never imagined the reward would be this generous!
The ranks in the imperial court, whether civil or military, were also divided into three grades each: upper, middle, and lower.
Needless to say, those in the lower three ranks only hold an official position.
To truly succeed, one needs to reach at least the middle-third rank; that's what it means to be considered accomplished.
But if one can reach the top three ranks, that would truly bring glory to one's ancestors!
Xiao Luofeng dreamed of becoming a general. The first time he was granted the title of general, he was appointed as the Longxiang General, a third-rank official!
Although he was a general who ranked last among the third-rank generals, he was still considered to be among the upper third-rank generals!
Its grade is even higher than Huangzhen's!
How could he not be excited?!
He subconsciously turned his head and found Zhao Cheng in the crowd. Even though Zhao Cheng didn't look at him, he still bowed deeply to Zhao Cheng.
He knew very well how outsiders would judge Zhao Cheng if he didn't give him the credit.
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