books44 Chapter 570 Resignation
Chapter 570 Resignation
When these words were spoken, Jin Li'er, Chang Lun, Huang Wu Baoguan, Gong Shukang and Zhao Xiantong were all shocked. They thought to themselves how honored Jinyang City's Jin Wei was, not only did he have a large number of troops under his command, but he was also well paid. A while ago, more than a hundred people had fought for several days for this position, and many of them were seriously or slightly injured, but they had no regrets at all. Now, someone actually took the initiative to say that he didn't want to do it, which was really unexpected.
Jin Li'er raised her eyebrows, threw the file in her hand fiercely onto the table, and said angrily: "Lin Jinwei, are you here to make fun of me, Jin Li'er?!"
Chu Xiaomu bowed hurriedly and said, "Lin Yuan doesn't dare! It's just... it's just..."
"Just what? Why are you hesitating?"
"It's just that I have something important to do, so I can no longer be the Jinwei of Jinyang City."
"What's the important thing that needs to be done?!"
"I can't tell you, please forgive me, my lord."
"What if I don't forgive your sins?"
Chu Xiaomu didn't answer.
Jin Li'er's breathing gradually became softer and softer. She tried her best to suppress the anger in her heart. After a long while, she said, "You have been given the Hanlu Sword by General Xuan, and the Golden Seal of the Qingyu Army by me. This is a matter of life and death for Jinyang City. How can you treat it as a joke!"
Chu Xiaomu said: "My lady, I didn't take this matter lightly, that's why I resigned in person."
Jin Lier stared at Chu Xiaomu's eyes for a moment and said, "Do you really have to quit?"
"I have to resign."
"General Xuan and I have been preparing for the selection of the Golden Officer for more than half a month. We built the stage, forged the sword, made the seal, held the ceremony, and held the banquet... We spent so much effort and finally selected you. And you want to resign after less than a month?!"
"It's really a helpless situation, please forgive me, sir."
"Humph, you have no choice?" Jin Li'er showed a trace of disdain on her face as delicate as cream.
Chu Xiaomu said nothing.
Jin Lier turned to the Imperial Palace Official and said coldly, "Princess Imperial Palace Official, what crime should you be charged with according to the laws of our city for resigning from your important military defense position without a reason?"
Huang Wu Baoguan's mind was racing, thinking that you, the lady master, should be more familiar with the laws of Jinyang City than I am. You are asking me this because you must be hoping that I can find a crime against him. Taking this opportunity, maybe I can keep Xiaoying here.
But before he could say anything, Chang Lun said, "My lord, whether it is a civil official or a military general who resigns from his post, it seems that there is no corresponding law in our city to convict them."
Jin Li'er glared at him fiercely and cursed in her heart: "Master Chang, you are so confused!" Seeing her gaze, Chang Lun dared not say anything.
Huang Wu Baoguan quickly said: "It may be the same crime as 'deserting from the battlefield'."
Chu Xiaomu couldn't help but curse inwardly, thinking to himself, you, Huangwu, got rejected by me this morning, are you trying to make things difficult for me now?
Jin Lier said: "Lin Jinwei, did you hear clearly? If it is the same as the crime of 'deserting from the battlefield', it is the same crime as You Ganzhan's!"
Chu Xiaomu's stubborn temper also came up, and he said: "How can the laws of the great Jinyang City be so trifling and arbitrary? My lady, I know that you are sympathetic to the soldiers, love the people, and even take good care of your slaves. I admire you very much, but I didn't expect... I didn't expect..."
Jin Lier asked, "What can't you think of?"
Chu Xiaomu no longer cared about her status as a young lady, and said loudly: "I didn't expect that you are just like those foolish and incompetent people, who like to make up stories and arbitrarily convict people!"
What he said made Huang Wu Baoguan blush.
Jin Li'er was not in a hurry and said, "Why are you so anxious? I just said that if it is the same crime as 'deserting from the battlefield', I haven't sentenced you yet."
Chu Xiaomu finally breathed a sigh of relief.
Jin Lier thought for a moment and continued, "If you really want to leave, it's useless for me to force you to stay. I'm afraid you won't be able to do your best and will ruin my plans. How about this, you find me someone as capable as you to take over your military post, and I'll let you go."
Chu Xiaomu said: "I think You Ganzhan is the right person."
Huang Wu Baoguan and others then realized that Lin Jinwei had resigned from his post as Jinwei in order to save You Ganzhan. Although this move was a bit unconventional, it was indeed brilliant and they couldn't help but admire him.
Jin Li'er was so angry that she laughed and said, "You've gone to such a big detour, aren't you trying to ask me to release You Ganzhan?"
Chu Xiaomu said sternly: "My lady, it is true that I dare to fight to save You, and it is also true that I sincerely resign."
"You said his ability is similar to yours, and he is qualified for the position of Jinwei?"
"Exactly."
"Ask yourself, are you telling the truth?"
Chu Xiaomu did not answer. He really couldn't bring himself to say something against his will in front of so many people.
Huangwu Baoguan, Chang Lun and Gong Shukang simply persuaded Chu Xiaomu not to resign from the post of Jinwei. Huangwu Baoguan even said that in this time of crisis, he should stand up and accomplish something extraordinary to show his true manliness.
Only Zhao Xiantong remained silent, probably because he thought it would be better if you, Lin, resigned. I have several candidates who can replace you. When the time comes, Master will come forward. The fourth Jinwei of Jinyang City is still from our Jindao Sect.
Everyone was talking for a while, and suddenly someone stumbled in, shouting as he ran, "Young lady, young lady, run... run... the evil spirit is coming!"