Lü Wenhua said, "You have all sworn an oath, so I will speak plainly. Whether common folk or high-ranking court officials, once they have made up their minds about something, it is often difficult to change them. The higher their status, the harder they are to change. Therefore, those people's true target can only be Chief Minister Zhao. In their eyes, Marquis Li is at most an arm. If they fail to break that arm once, they will try a second time. But before Chief Minister Zhao resigns, they will never strike head-on."
The officers nodded softly.
Lü Wenhua continued, "So, as long as we withstand one more attack and endure for three months, we can finally see daylight."
"And then everything will be fine?" He Bao asked.
"Then, after Chief Minister Zhao retires, we will adapt to circumstances."
"Adapt my ass. We just fight and get it over with," He Bao said. "If Chief Minister Zhao really stops being an official, we'll invite him to Taigu City to take command. Let's see who dares touch us then!"
The soldiers' eyes flew wide open. The possibility was slim, but it was not impossible.
Li Qingxian smiled. "They all say General He is a foolish leopard. Seeing you today, I realize rumors truly mislead people. Inviting Chief Minister Zhao to oversee Taigu City—whether it can be done or not, the idea itself holds great wisdom."
"Really?" He Bao grinned and rubbed his bald head.
"That is impossible." Lü Wenhua shook his head.
"Of course it is impossible, but achieving a similar effect will be enough," Li Qingxian said.
Lü Wenhua said, "Once Chief Minister Zhao leaves the court, they will certainly transfer you away. When that happens, will you leave?"
"A general abroad need not obey every command of the sovereign.