After returning to General Tiance's Mansion, there were still a bunch of people waiting there. Niu Jinda and Su Dingfang had not gone home yet. Li Xiang had originally wanted to have a good talk with his family, but who knew that he was dragged over by these guys to drink again. Li Xiang could only smile apologetically to his family.
It is said that once you are in the world of martial arts, you have no choice. In fact, Li Xiang thinks that it is only when you are in the court that you have no choice. If you are a child of the world of martial arts, if you have enough ability, you don't need to look at anyone's face and do whatever you want. At least there is no problem in taking care of the children at home.
But if it is in the court, many things will be different. Take the current situation for example. No one has gone home and is waiting for you here. If you don’t give them face and go directly to the backyard, then what about the enthusiasm of these people?
When facing the enemy, Li Xiang can kill decisively without caring about what the enemies think, and can even get rid of them at any time. But these people in front of him are Li Xiang's brothers, and they have followed Li Xiang in battles, so Li Xiang cannot directly order them. Looking at the fiery look in their eyes, Li Xiang seemed to understand what they meant.
These people have been in Chang'an City for more than two years, including Niu Jinda and Su Dingfang. Both of them are still in their prime. If they continue to stay in Chang'an City, they will probably become useless. So the two have made up their minds that if Li Xiang goes to the Western Regions this time, these two people must follow him.
"Your Highness, let me tell you, life these days is truly not for humankind. Do you know how we spend our days? We get up in the morning, come to the yamen to work, then look at the things on the table until sunset, then go for a horse race outside the city. Apart from that, there's nothing else we can do. Look at my old ox belly. If I stay here any longer, I'm afraid one day I won't be able to go to the battlefield."
After a few drinks, the formality between superiors and subordinates disappeared, especially Niu Jinda and Su Dingfang. These two men were Li Xiang's favorite generals in the past, otherwise they would not have been allowed to serve in the Tiance General's Mansion. These two men were considered role models for military generals in the court.
"Your Highness, Lao Niu and I have been living the same life. Although I haven't gained any weight on my belly, I'm very depressed. When I was in the army, I could drink a pound of wine without any problem, but now I can't even drink eight ounces. Chang'an City is really not a place for us to live in peace. I hope Your Highness will give us a way out. If we have to go to war with the Arab Empire again, one of us will have to go no matter what."
Su Dingfang and Niu Jinda had already discussed it. At this moment, they were sitting on both sides of Li Xiang. They also knew that it was impossible for both of them to go out. Someone had to stay in the General Tiance's Mansion. So the two of them thought it would be better for one of them to go out. At least there was still a 50% chance of success. If they didn't do that, they might as well continue to live in Chang'an City. It would be more leisurely, but then again, when you really want to pick up a sword and go to the battlefield, you might already be useless.
"You two seem to have discussed this. You don't need to tell me one by one. I have my own ideas about your placement. Since I went south, you haven't been rotated. Based on your contributions, you two shouldn't be sent to the front lines again. But you said something right. If you really don't go, you might be ruined in Chang'an City. I can't let two of my generals be wasted."
After hearing what Li Xiang said, the two men immediately became excited. They thought that complaining to Li Xiang would at most make them walk around for a while. Even if one of them was sent to the front line, it would be impossible for him to follow Li Xiang this time. It might take several months.
But from what Li Xiang said, it seems that he really plans to take these guys with him when he goes to the Western Regions this time. If that's the case, we have finally made it. Following Li Xiang to the battlefield again is much better than just hanging around in Chang'an City.
"Your Highness, are you really planning to take us away? If so, there are still many things to do at the Tiance General's Mansion. We need to find some suitable people to take over. Have you chosen someone? If so, we will have to start training tomorrow."
Niu Jinda was a pragmatic guy. He immediately asked who would take over the Tiance General's Mansion. He had to hurry and hand over these things. Only by finding someone to take over could this matter be settled. After all, Li Xiang had just drunk quite a bit. What if he said something nonsense under the influence? Wouldn't that be a waste of joy?
"I'm impartial. Only one of you can go. Of course, I know who to let go and who not to let go. You two will definitely be unhappy. So let's just make a bet. I'll write two notes in a bowl. The one with black spots will come with me, and the one without spots will stay in Chang'an. Any objections?"
When Li Xiang said this, although the two were a little disappointed, they knew that it was as it should be. If the two generals in charge of the Tiance General's Mansion left together, they really didn't know what to say. The work here was so busy that it was impossible to hand over immediately. So there was a way to avoid all this, that is, to take one of the generals away and let the other one stay.
"I'm willing to accept the loss."
The two men clapped their hands at the same time. They were both real men, and they were willing to pee while standing. As long as Li Xianghua came up with the idea, these two men would dare to take it. Moreover, they had discussed it beforehand. It was better for one of them to leave than for the other to leave in the east. The two of them had really had enough of staying in Chang'an City.
People who fight on the battlefield every day watch the war going on outside every day. Various intelligences are sent here one by one, but the two of them have no other way except watching every day. They feel very uncomfortable, so even if one of them leaves, it is much better than not being able to carry it at all.
"Bring me a pen and paper."
When Li Xiang saw that both of them agreed, he immediately asked his men to bring paper and pen, and asked the two to draw lots on the spot. After seeing this scene, the people below were also very excited. The people in General Tiance's mansion were divided into two groups. No matter whose general was caught, there would be a group of people who would follow.
