In fact, most people present had the same idea. General Moren had made great contributions, but just because he couldn't integrate with the young general, you just sent him to a place like Lingnan. This is not a good idea. However, they are all Li Xiang's confidants, and of course they know that Li Xiang will not act on impulse, so they are afraid that General Moren can't adapt to this situation.
When General Moren saw that everyone raised their glasses, he could only raise his glass and clink it with everyone, then drink the wine in his hand without even knowing what it tasted like. Everyone saw this scene and didn't know how to comfort him. Even if you are eloquent, you can't call Lingnan Chang'an, right?
The situation in the Western Regions was already dire, but this was General Moren's hometown after all, and with a large group of brothers around him, life was manageable. However, if he went to Vietnam, things wouldn't be so different. If he couldn't adapt to the local climate, he could lose his life there. Don't underestimate the climate in this era; how many people have lost their lives because of it? How long has His Royal Highness the Prince of Jin been recuperating in the capital? He still doesn't leave his home.
Of course, that guy didn't go out because he was afraid of being embarrassed. Rumors were spreading in Chang'an City, and everyone said that he had some relationship with the female monkey, so this guy could only stay at home. Although he asked someone to explain it to him, the more you explain, the darker it gets. Can the people in the whole Chang'an City listen to this?
"My Lord Protector, I still have many soldiers under my command. I also know that according to the court's rules, they cannot follow me to the south, but my personal soldiers..."
Many people are very afraid of an unknown place, but if they can bring their trusted guards with them, it will give them courage. What's more, Vietnam has just been occupied. According to the letters sent by the court, they also know that the local area is not peaceful, and it is even more chaotic than the Western Regions. So General Moren also wanted to bring his guards with him, at least their lives are safe.
"General, rest assured about this. His Highness's letter states that you can bring two thousand men with you. You can take whomever you wish with you. You can choose anyone in the Western Regions military camp, even those in Chang'an City. Everything is subject to your will."
After hearing this, Xiao Shougui hurriedly made a guarantee to General Molun. In fact, this was also what Li Xiang meant, because he was afraid that General Molun would have other ideas, such as getting rid of him, so he allowed him to bring two thousand people with him, and you can choose these two thousand people at will, and the court will not care about you.
This matter has gone beyond a certain scope. You should know that when a general goes to another place to take office, at most he is allowed to bring one or two hundred personal guards. If he is required to bring more, it is probably unlikely. The court is also afraid of the formation of factions. Although factions in the army always exist, there should be no superficial form. Now that General Moren can bring two thousand people, it is indeed a great favor.
"Brother Mo Lun, don't worry. Although it's a little damp in the south, you used to be a Protectorate General, not a vanguard. The living conditions there are much better. Besides, our navy has figured out the route and can transport you back home at any time. If anything happens, write to the brothers. We still have some solutions in the south."
Cheng Chuliang said somewhat embarrassedly that when General Moren was being ostracized, they had no way to stand up and say anything. Although they had punished several young generals who took the lead, there were too many young people coming from Chang'an City. If you punish this one, there will be the next one. If you punish them one by one, by the time you return to Chang'an City, half the street will probably be filled with enemies, and everyone still has to live in Chang'an City in the future.
"Thank you, Brother Cheng. Actually, this is nothing. I have seen the situation in the Western Region clearly. Staying here may not have a very good future. I'd better try my luck in Vietnam. If I can assist Lord Changsun in managing the local area, then my life will be worth it. Besides, I have never been there. If it weren't for Your Highness's blessing, I would never be able to go there in this lifetime."
Although General Moren spoke lightly, everyone present could see that he could not hide the disappointment in his eyes. After all, this was the place he had fought for, and he was also a meritorious official of the Tang Dynasty. If he could stay, he would certainly hope to stay.
However, he also understood that Li Xiang had said something before, that is, generals in the army must be assigned to positions in other places.
General Moren didn't quite understand this before, but now he understands it. If he wants to stay here, unless the people present can't handle the things on the battlefield, then he can come back to lead the troops again. But looking at these ferocious generals, it seems that there are few things in this world, let alone the Western Regions, that can stop them. These guys want to fight at the slightest disagreement. They are the real elite of the Tang Dynasty.
General Moren never drank much, but he got drunk that night. When he was carried back to the tent by his own men, everyone felt bad. Although the court wanted the children of the aristocratic families to be obedient, they could not eliminate their influence in the short term.
What's more, these people present are also children of aristocratic families. They are just lucky enough to follow Li Xiang. Otherwise, they would be troublemakers in various places. Now they already hate their own identities. You guys in Chang'an City, after General Moren leaves, I will definitely train you well and make sure you don't cause trouble for me.
At dawn the next day, Xiao Shougui was about to go over to take a look, but he found out that General Moren had already left overnight and left a letter with a list of 2,000 people. Except for General Moren's own 450 men, he did not take any other people with him.
Everyone could see clearly that he was a very sensible person. These 450 people were his guards, so of course he had to take them with him. He didn't want to bring any more people with him because he didn't want to arouse the suspicion of the court...
