Li Chengdong walked quickly to Gao Jie and said, "Your Highness, I am here to see you, General."
He had just finished training his soldiers and his forehead was covered with sweat.
Gao Jie smiled, pointed to the stool next to him and said, "Sit down."
"I can just stand there." Li Chengdong said with his back straight.
"It's up to you," Gao Jie continued, "The court has ordered us to dispatch 5,000 cavalry to Liaodong to support the battle."
"I am willing to go!" Li Chengdong said without hesitation.
"Don't worry, wait for me to finish my words." Gao Jie looked at him unhappily. "I mean to let Ben Shen lead the troops, but he lacks experience in commanding in battle. It's okay if he loses on the battlefield, but I'm afraid it will affect Governor Wang's plan and the overall morale of the Ping Liao army."
"What does the general mean?" Li Chengdong asked knowingly.
"I want you and Ben Shen to go to Liaodong. I'll feel more at ease with you around." Fearing that Li Chengdong would feel alienated, Gao Jie began to PUA him, "Don't worry, as long as you can make a name for yourself in Liaodong, I guarantee you a worry-free future."
"What are you saying, General?" Li Chengdong immediately said, "It is my honor to serve you! The credit goes to you, and the blame is mine!"
"How can that be possible! If there are merits, I'll give you credit. If there are any mistakes, I'll take the brunt of them."
Li Chengdong sneered in his heart.
He doesn't ask for a share of the credit, he just hopes that when the time comes he won't be the only one to bear the blame.
The two of them exchanged pleasantries with their own ulterior motives and finally ended the conversation.
At noon the next day, Li Chengdong and Li Benshen led 5,000 cavalrymen from Jizhou to Liaodong.
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