Chapter 438: Li Jin’s earnest teachings and his successful retirement!

"Don't underestimate me!" Li Jin seemed to be more relaxed than ever at this moment, with a knowing smile on his face: "Your Majesty is not taking away my power, but allowing me to retire with success!"

"For me, this is the best ending, and it can completely let go of my worries."

"I see!"

A look of surprise appeared on the martial merchant's face for a moment, and then a look of emotion on his face. Since ancient times, how many people have been able to support an army like Duke Jingguo, achieve great achievements, shock the master, and retire after their achievements?

Now, Your Majesty is willing to allow Master to die a good death in such a peaceful way, which is enough to be called a mercy.

After all, even after Duke Jingguo retired to seclusion, with his prestige in the military, he could gather hundreds of thousands of old troops at any time with a single call.

"It's not as simple as you think!"

Li Jin talked surprisingly much today, and smiled like a self-deprecater: "I think it's just the right time to retire after I have accomplished my job. The most important thing is, how useful is it still?"

"What does Master mean?"

Wu Zhou couldn't help being stunned, but Li Jin looked at his beloved disciple patiently: "This time, your Majesty acquiesces to King Yong's move north and even grants him military power. This is building momentum for King Yong and paving the way for him!"

"If my prediction is correct, the position of Crown Prince has already been decided in His Majesty's heart."

"At this time, King Yong asked me to take action against the Hu family. His Majesty is standing behind him. Naturally, I cannot refuse. In this way, I stand on the opposite side of the world's famous families."

"If it weren't for the reform of the military system, maybe I would stay in the north for a few more years."

"But today, I am no longer needed on the border of Dayu. In the DPRK, His Majesty wants to reform the military system, but there is great resistance. Ji Sui's prestige is not as good as mine. To resolve this resistance, I am the only one who is most suitable to step forward! "

"Besides, after the reform of the military system is implemented, if my expectations are good, I will definitely offend all the middle and high-level generals!"

"In this way, I can not only weaken my prestige in the military, but also help His Majesty accomplish this matter!"

"This is your Majesty's method and your kindness!"

"Otherwise, how easy would it be for me to retire smoothly from my current position?"

Hearing his master's explanation, the martial arts merchant suddenly felt a headache and said helplessly: "Master, we are passionate about serving the country and the court, but we still engage in such intrigues. If everyone is like this, who would dare to do it?" The imperial court throws away its head and sheds its blood? "

Hearing the martial arts merchant's words, Li Jin was stunned for a moment, and said earnestly: "Zhou'er, you have been with me for three years. Your attainments in the art of war have been passed down to me. As time goes by, You will definitely be able to defend one side.”

"But you have to know that the higher you are in a high position, the more you are inseparable from politics. All military methods are subordinated to politics."

"If you can only lead troops to fight, you will not be able to get to the core of the court. Political competition, in the final analysis, is a matter of trade-offs and compromises. Do you understand?"

Wu Zhou nodded with some ignorance, but Li Jin smiled and said: "That's all, you are still young. If my expectations are correct, Yan'er should take my place when I return to the court."

"Master, you just said that His Majesty is afraid of you, so why did you let the young master take over your position?"

"Since you asked about this, I will tell you a few more words."

"In your opinion, how many forces are there in our Dayu army now?"

"Sifang?"

"Tell me in detail!"

"The first is the Zhenbei Army headed by you, the second is the Zhennan Hou Mansion headed by Qingyun Marquis, and the third is the Zhenguo Army headed by Zhen Guo Gong, Ping Guo Gong, and Yue Guo Gong."

"The last group is the Yongwang line that has just emerged, led by Yue Fei and other generals."

"Since His Highness King Sheng's Zhenxi King's army was destroyed in the Western Region, they were replaced by Yue Fei and others."

"good!"

Li Jin nodded in agreement and asked, "In your opinion, who is the most suitable person to take over my position after I retire?"

"this……"

Wu Zhou was suddenly troubled, shook his head and said: "Nowadays, all the generals in the army hold important positions. From my point of view, they should be Yue Fei Lanyu and other new forces who have made military exploits in the East!"

"wrong!"

"Wrong again!"

Li Jin smiled and then explained: "As we all know, Yue Fei, Lan Yu and other generals all came from Yongwang's Mansion. Now, they have just made military exploits in the east and hold military power. If they control the north again at this time, Leave the army to them, who will have the final say in the future of Yu’s army?”

"King Yong?"

Li Jin smiled without saying a word and said calmly: "Your Majesty may have already chosen someone in his heart, but he is now in his prime. Even after he becomes the heir, he will never hand over military power easily, or in other words, he will never let the military The main force is out of one’s control.”

"So, in the end, the Zhenbei Army will never fall into the Yongwang line."

"As for the other soldiers and horses in the army, Lao Zhao and the three of them have also accumulated power in the army for a long time. Even if His Majesty intends to let them take power, these old foxes will never take over."

"Besides, after I retire, if I want to smoothly transition the military power of the Zhenbei Army, Yan'er is undoubtedly the most suitable person."

Hearing Li Jin's explanation, Wu Zhou's face showed a hint of doubt: "But the young master is still junior after all, so how can the court rest assured?"

"Behind Yan'er, there are military commanders from the lineage of Duke Jingguo. As long as he sits in this position, the Zhenbei Army will be united. Even if he is a complete waste, the team I left for him is enough to stabilize the territory."

"After the military system of the court is reformed, the Zhenbei Army will probably be disbanded..."

"Hiss!"

Wu Zhou looked at his master in shock and did not speak for a long time. He was a military commander and never considered things outside the battlefield, but today's master's teachings taught him a lesson, which naturally brought him great feelings.

"Today, I have said so much to you. Now I am about to retire and can only be your pillar. Now my Li family has just landed safely. From now on, the Zhenbei Army will be handed over to you."

"Remember, no matter what decision the court makes in the future, you must stand firmly on the side of the court."

"I, Dayu, was born with two wise masters. I have a great chance to rise. Don't stand on the wrong side!"

"Wu Zhou will remember the master's teachings!"

"Okay!" Li Jin waved his hand and looked at Wu Zhou and said, "There is one more thing you need to do quickly. This is the job of King Yong. After you finish it, go to Jiangdong in person to make a trip, which can be regarded as getting familiar with King Yong!"

"What is it?"

"Go out of the border and intercept the grain transport team of the Lu family!"

"Lu family?"

Wu Zhou was stunned, but saw Li Jin's murderous face: "This time, the Lu family may not be able to turn over!"

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