Li Bokang really planned to leave, but this was not because his achievements in the four districts were robbed, nor because there were too many people within the Zhou clan to exclude him, but because he could not see hope at all and was completely disappointed with Zhou clan Zheng F.

With such great external troubles, the Zhou Dynasty is still engaged in political struggles. The General Staff, which really affects the overall decision-making, cannot be inserted into the needle or poured into the water. The power is in the hands of these people, so there is no good in the future.

And what made Li Bokang collapse the most was that Zhou Xingli, who had originally placed high hopes, was often swept up by the lower-level family forces in key decisions and repeatedly concessions for factional interests. In this way, Li Bokang's talent would not be displayed on stage. If he continued to do it, it would be like he was selling white noodles and taking the biggest blame, with no intention at all.

Li Bokang was a very decisive person. After he had decided to leave, he immediately packed his simple luggage. He didn't plan to say hello to anyone, so he left the residence, stopped a car, and prepared to go to the city gate.

But what Li Bokang did not expect was that as soon as the car arrived at the entrance of the city, four men in Zhongshan suits blocked his way.

Next to the street, Li Bokang frowned and looked at the four people and asked, "What are you doing?"

"The commander-in-chief is welcome." The leader said softly: "We have no malice, please come with us."

Li Bokang was a tough guy. He looked at the four people without any fear: "Where should I ask me to go? Is it house arrested for an apartment or a prison?"

"You are wrong, the commander-in-chief invites you to his house."

"…!" Li Bokang was stunned.

...

About an hour later.

In Zhou Xingli's private house, Li Bokang put down his luggage and walked into the restaurant under the guidance of the nanny.

In the kitchen in the inner room, Zhou Xingli was cooking in an apron and cooking in person. Li Bokang said in surprise: "Haha, the commander-in-chief is so interested."

"I haven't cooked for many years. Wait for a while and it will be fine soon." Zhou Xingli replied with a smile.

Li Bokang sat in the restaurant with a calm mind as he had come and smoked a cigarette.

After a while, four dishes and one soup were served. Zhou Xingli personally poured wine for Li Bokang, and asked with a smile on his face, "After the guards picked you up, they called me, and they said they found you at the city gate. What's wrong? Do you want to leave?"

Li Bokang paused for a moment and nodded slowly: "Yes, I want to leave."

"Where are you going? Is Chuan Mansion?" Zhou Xingli asked.

"I will not turn against the enemy." Li Bokang waved his hand and replied: "At least, it will not be until the political situation in the three regions is clear."

Zhou Xingli pushed the wine over and asked softly: "Why?"

"...To be honest, I can't see any hope here." Li Bokang replied truthfully: "I am not afraid of being jealous of others, nor am I afraid of being excluded by factions, but I am afraid... some correct layouts and plans will be destroyed in the hands of these villains. It is unwise to do it even if you know it is impossible. Instead of working hard and working hard without results, it is better to be out of sight and not upset."

"Well said." Zhou Xingli nodded slowly, raised his glass and said, "For your opinion, let's have a drink."

Li Bokang didn't know what medicine Zhou Xingli was selling, but the commander-in-chief cooked himself, so he had to give him some face, so he raised his glass and drank it all with the other party.

After a glass of wine, Zhou Xingli looked at Li Bokang and said in a concise manner: "Old Li, you are a talented person. It is no exaggeration to say that in the entire Zhou Dynasty political system, in terms of personal abilities, perhaps no one can stand shoulder to shoulder with you, including me."

Li Bokang was stunned.

"I appreciate your talent and ambition, and I understand that you are a person with ideals and persistence." Zhou Xingli intervened and said in a plain manner: "But without the talent of platform and results, it is just a piece of shit. Do you agree with this?"

"Identify." Li Bokang nodded.

"Where does the platform come from?" Zhou Xingli continued as he said just now: "Whether it is our Zhou clan, the eighth district, the Sichuan government and other military and political forces, it has its own problems. Family, faction, corruption, and rights are shared. These problems and root causes are all deeply rooted in the bones... You see, when Gu Tai'an was alive, he was regarded as a god by so many people, but he really wanted to reduce his vassals. Is there many old subordinates who jumped out to rebel against him? Then why is this happening? My personal summary is that this is the disease of the times, and it cannot be cured by two quack doctors like you and me."

Li Bokang fell into deep thought.

"If you want to display your talents, you cannot do without the platform, but you cannot choose to escape because the platform itself has its own shortcomings, because no platform is naturally created for you, which is not realistic, right?" Zhou Xingli intervened and looked at Li Bokang: "Transferring you back from the fourth district is a helpless move; I didn't choose to listen to your abandonment of the Lu District, which is also a helpless move. Feng Ji's Corps and the Sha Corps are currently stationed in the Lu District. If you want to give up here, they will have no territory again, so as soon as your proposal comes out, these two factions will be the first to oppose it. Lao Yan and the others are even more inconsistent with you. After the meeting, the entire staff will stand opposite you, so I can't help but go back."

Li Bokang still said nothing.

"The job of the commander-in-chief is not to ensure that you are comfortable, but to ensure that everyone is comfortable." Zhou Xingli said loudly: "We talk about vision, ideals, and future... what do we rely on? At present, we rely on military strength and troops. If we cannot win this battle, then nothing will be in vain. So if we want to achieve our goals and ambitions, we must use these people who sing opposite to you and use these root causes to have a future and cure the stubborn disease."

Li Bokang did not expect that Zhou Xingli could say this to him, which was beyond the communication between the leader and the minister. This was indeed a thought in his heart, a family word that no one could say.

"Old Li, I really admire you very much, and I can't bear to let you leave." Zhou Xingli looked at him with a very sincere look: "Stay here, endure it slowly with me, and slowly cure these diseases. I firmly believe in my heart that we will wait for that future sooner or later, and you are the best candidate for the Chief of Staff in my heart."

Li Bokang is a noble and arrogant person. He is not afraid of being tough, but he is afraid of treating each other with sincerity.

At this moment, Li Bokang thought of the period when his talent was unappreciated, and his arrogance and aloofness in his heart were also respected by Zhou Xingli at this moment.

If Zhou Xingli had no personal charm and some foresight, he would not have achieved this point today.

After a while, Li Bokang gave up the idea of ​​leaving, and Zhou Xingli also picked up two boxes of seals from the chair next to him: "The proposal to give up the Lu District failed to pass, I will give you a compensation. This is the commander of the three armies in the Lu District. After a while, if a war really starts here, you will be the commander of the three armies."

After thinking for a while, Li Bokang slowly stood up and poured a glass of wine for Zhou Xingli: "I will do my best, Commander-in-Chief."

...

Qufu, District 8.

The people from the Tongmenghui told the Chen faction truthfully about Huo Zhenghua's intention to hand over Qin Yu, and Chen Feng's attitude was very positive: "Yes, if Qin Yu can be in our hands, then... we have the ability to attack."

at the same time.
Chapter completed!