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Chapter 44: Lü Xiao's conferment of titles and appointments to generals caused the people of Wa

Inside the council chamber, the Wagang members fell silent upon hearing the news of Lü Xiao's ennoblement and appointment as general.

They cannot accept this reality.

What is Lü Xiao in their eyes?

A stray dog!

They still looked down on them, like stray dogs driven away by Wagang.

Now, this once-deserted dog has transformed into a marquis personally appointed by Emperor Yang Guang.

Moreover, he was also the Marshal of the Peking University.

Compared to them, they are worlds apart.

"Hehe." Cheng Yaojin chuckled and said, "I told you this kid would get along well anywhere. Look, he's become a marquis."

Of all those present, only three or four were genuinely happy for Lü Xiao, and Cheng Yaojin was one of them.

After arriving at Wagang Village, he got along well with Lü Xiao.

When Lü Xiao left, he even took out all the money he had to send him off.

Now that Lü Xiao has become a marquis, it wouldn't be unreasonable for him to go and join Wagang if it were to disband.

Shan Xiongxin sat in the corner without saying a word, but silently rejoiced for Lü Xiao in his heart.

He considered himself a man of honor, yet he stood by and watched as Lü Xiao was ostracized, which truly made him unworthy of the title "righteous and loyal."

"It is said that after Lü Xiao joined Yang Lin, he gained Yang Lin's appreciation and was later recommended to Yang Guang, which is how he made great contributions."

Wei Zheng then realized that Lü Xiao was no ordinary person.

If it is not eliminated, it will surely cause trouble in the future.

Unfortunately, despite committing many evil deeds, Wang Bodang and Xu Maogong did not reach this point.

The key point is that Lü Xiao's actions were truly saving the precarious Sui Dynasty.

Following the failure of Yang Guang's million-strong army's eastern expedition, the people's hearts began to be lost, and the court's prestige also began to decline.

Then the Sui Dynasty declared war on a hundred countries, a situation that should have been a losing proposition.

But Lü Xiao's appearance revitalized the dynasty and gave the Sui Dynasty a new lease on life.

"Damn it!" Wang Bodang slammed his fist on the table, furious.

The person he looked down on the most was Lü Xiao, yet Lü Xiao was doing better than anyone else.

In particular, their driving away of Lü Xiao actually benefited Lü Xiao.

This is simply unacceptable.

The people present had different thoughts.

Qin Qiong, sitting in the first seat on the left, remained silent, his mind filled with a myriad of thoughts.

His memory returned to the day he chased after Lü Xiao, when Yang Lin rushed over and begged him to return to Dengzhou.

But he had no such idea and firmly rejected the other party.

Now that Lü Xiao has gained Yang Lin's favor, he feels extremely uncomfortable, as if he has lost something.

"By the way!" Zhai Rang said at that moment, "Lü Xiao has a grudge against us. Will he come back for revenge?"

He now holds military power; he's no longer alone like before.

"No," Xu Maogong said, picking up his feather fan and gently waving it. "Yang Guang's focus is on the Eastern Turks, and he will be going on a campaign soon."

The term "Sweep the Northern Marshal" is, as the name suggests, aimed at forces in the north.

Even if Lü Xiao wanted to deal with Wagang, he would have to free up his resources first.

Moreover, Wagangzhai was not some kind of bandit gang from the mountains.

In terms of martial arts, Qin Qiong, Luo Shixin, Luo Cheng, and others were all top-notch in their time.

Even if Lü Xiaozhen really came, they could still put up a fight with him.

"That's good, it's good that he's not coming."

Everyone breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing Xu Maogong's answer.

It's truly absurd that Lu Xiao, whom no one once looked down upon, has now become their nightmare.

"By the way, you old man, where is the master of Wagang that you mentioned?"

When Lü Xiao was mentioned, Cheng Yaojin thought of the Wagang King's throne.

Later, Lü Xiao left, Qin Qiong served as regent for a while, and then Xu Maogong and Wang Bodang announced that the lord was about to arrive.

But after waiting for so long, Qin Qiong no longer sat on the throne, and there was still no sign of a wise ruler.

"It'll be soon, it'll be soon. This person is truly extraordinary."

Xu Maogong fiddled with his feather fan, looking inscrutable.

The chieftain he chooses must be associated with a powerful and influential family.

Overthrowing the Sui Dynasty would be far too difficult for these people alone.

"It's almost here again, it's almost here again. We might as well let Uncle Bao and Master Shan continue to be in charge."

Cheng Yaojin grumbled, extremely dissatisfied.

Shan Xiongxin silently lowered his head, unconsciously clenching his fists.

His old comrades are no longer on his side.

It seems hopeless to seek revenge against the Li family in this lifetime.

"Ugh."

Qin Qiong sighed silently; he had suffered the same fate as Shan Xiongxin.

If one cannot attain a high position, how can one seek revenge against Yang Lin?

The Wagang of today is not the Wagang of the past.

"Uncle Bao, Master Shan, don't worry, we will avenge you sooner or later."

Wang Bodang sensed their thoughts and quickly spoke up.

"I'm tired, I'll take my leave now."

Shan Xiongxin stood up and left without looking back.

Wang Bodang, once a close friend, became estranged from him after arriving at Wagang.

He even considered giving the throne of Wagangzhai to a complete stranger, without thinking of himself.

For Wagang and for his brothers, he sacrificed his wife and unborn child!

Who, who has ever thought about themselves?

"I'll go take a look."

After Cheng Yaojin finished speaking, he jogged to catch up with Shan Xiongxin.

The two climbed the city wall of Wagangzhai and looked out at the city without speaking to each other.

Finally, Shan Xiongxin said, "Old Cheng, have you noticed that these brothers have all changed?"

"I noticed it, of course I noticed it."

Cheng Yaojin felt that the most significant changes had occurred among Wang Bodang, Xu Maogong, and a few others.

They were once brothers, after they established order in Wagang.

Their relationship seemed to have a hierarchy.

"Sigh, I envy Zi Lie."

Shan Xiongxin raised his hand, wiped his face, and said unwillingly.

Although Lü Xiao left alone, he left decisively.

Now he wants to go home, but where is home?

The once-renowned Shan Xiongxin has now fallen into such a state!

"You know what, I envy him too."

Cheng Yaojin didn't have many good brothers in the village, only a handful.

The remaining brothers were all acquaintances formed during Qin Qiong's mother's birthday celebration; they were not true brothers.

"I'm feeling down, shall we go for a drink?"

Shan Xiongxin asked.

"Let's go, but I'm out of money."

"Just tell me you'll treat me."

"Haha, the owner really understands me, Lao Cheng."

The two talked as they headed toward the tavern in the village.

At the dinner table, before the two men drank, they first raised their bowls to toast Lü Xiao.

Even now, the two of them still feel guilty for not being able to speak up for Lü Xiao back then.

Here, they wish Lü Xiao a meteoric rise in his career and great success.

At this time, Lü Xiao was also drinking in the Marquis's residence.

Compared to Shan Xiongxin's and Cheng Yaojin's wine for relieving sorrow, Cheng Yaojin was much more carefree.

Sitting alone in the courtyard, petting the tiger in one hand and holding a wine jug in the other, he was focused on enjoying himself.

Outside the Marquis's residence, Yuwen Chenglong stood in a corner, surrounded by four imposing female guards.

Yang Ruyi bared her canine teeth and said fiercely, "When you see Lü Xiao later, say some good things about this princess, understand?"