Chapter 4 National Memorial (Part 1) Drunk and unaware that he was a guest, that night, Li Xu, who was always known for his ability to drink, actually drank too much. He reluctantly wandered back to the military camp on horseback, fell to the ground and fell unconscious. The next day he returned from traveling around Nanke Country, but it was already three strokes a day, which delayed all the morning practice.
When Zhang Xiu first entered the military camp, he was very cautious. When Li Xu woke up, he hurriedly ran into the tent to get water for him to wash his face. Li Xu did not dare to show off in front of his cousin. He refused to obey Zhang Xiu, but he insisted on fulfilling his duty as a soldier and refused. After letting go, the two of them talked about it, and Zhang Xiucai put down the washbasin. Before Li Xu could wash his face, he used a tray to hold a bowl of hot rice porridge, a plate of sauced meat, a plate of side dishes, and several more. He brought back some exquisite snacks, and while placing the tableware on the table for Li Xu, he said with a smile: "The kitchen has been warmed up for the captain. They said that you are now the captain, and you can pass the food around at any time!"
"Yeah!" Li Xu agreed casually, a little uncomfortable with his new identity, let alone having Zhang Xiulai serve him. No matter how Zhang Xiu looked down on him in the county school, the two families were cousins after all. In Li Xu's heart, this Although the family ties were thinner, they were always there. As he sat down to eat, he was thinking about how to arrange a suitable place for his cousin in the military camp to avoid the embarrassment every morning and evening. He heard Zhang Xiu kicking and dragging the face wash water. He went out and said as he walked out: "The young lady from Mr. Tang's family came to see you this morning. Seeing that you were still asleep, she waited outside the tent for a while and then left. I asked her if she needed to wake you up. She said no!"
"Miss Tang Gong's family?" Li Xu put half of the snack in his hand on his lips. After thinking for a moment, he finally figured out that Zhang Xiu was talking about Li Waner. Thinking about it, he usually practiced martial arts and slapstick with her, but never paid much attention to it. The other party is Miss Tang's family, and her mouth feels a little dry.
Wan'er always likes to run to the military camp. Was she like this before I came to Huaiyuan Town? Li Xu secretly asked himself this question and he couldn't find the answer. Each of the Li brothers was smarter than the other and spoke in front of them. If you don't pay attention, it will easily make people think of going deeper.
The problem is, Li Xu's plan may not be as far-reaching as others imagine. Li Waner has a certain affinity with him, which can be seen by anyone with a discerning eye. But whether this kind of affinity is like him or not, Li Xu is a little bit different, but he must have failed once. Due to his experience, he dare not easily guess the girl's thoughts. Now, for him, feelings are like a fire placed in front of a lone wolf. On the one hand, he longs for the warmth in it, but on the other hand, he doesn't know whether the flame will destroy him. Burnt to the point of leaving no bones left
"Brother Zhongjian, I knew you wouldn't abandon me!" The girl with a smoky face walked in front of him and bowed Yingying.
"Brother Zhongjian, you will protect me, right!" The sweaty girl asked with wide eager eyes.
"You are bragging, how can a wolf be raised by humans!" The girl raised her nose and smiled.
Several different faces of Li Waner emerged from the hot breakfast and danced in front of Li Xu. Each face was a different memory, but this face was always separated by a layer of veil, making it impossible to see clearly. Does the look contain love, or is it pure curiosity and appreciation?
"Dew and Couple, this word is so beautiful. You Han people are so good at talking!" Tao Kuo's undressed figure floated over like smoke, and Li Waner, who had different faces in his memory, was thrown into disarray.
Li Xu shook his head and sighed softly. Maybe she just likes to practice martial arts with me. After all, I am the only one in the entire military camp who is the same age as her. In his heart, he told himself this
"Xu Zi, does Tang Gong want to recruit you as his son-in-law? Otherwise, why is he so nice to you!" Zhang Xiu came back after pouring out the wash water, put his head on the table, and looked up into Li Xu's eyes,
asked nervously
"Don't talk nonsense. If you want to eat, sit down and eat together!" Li Xu grabbed a piece of snack and blocked his cousin's mouth with force. "It is impossible for a minister of the Li family, who has been in power for generations, to get married to a junior high school student!"
After finishing speaking, his own mind immediately sobered up. Xu Dayan once said that for the benefit of the family, the Central Plains family would only do things more ruthlessly than Xibu. Like the situation where he and Tao Kuo were separated, the Central Plains family would not hesitate.
There is no need to find any reason to separate the two people.
"But I heard people say that the more wealthy a lady is, the more she likes down-and-out talented people!" Zhang Xiu started to daydream about Li Xu while munching on the snacks specially made for military officers. "Besides, you are promoted so quickly now.
I have gained the emperor’s appreciation again!”
"Well, according to what you say, should I write a poem and send a silk knot to express my feelings? Except for the down-and-out talented man who treats the wealthy lady sincerely, the other princes and princes must be hypocritical! I think you
I heard too many anecdotes from people in the teahouse and got hypothetical, or maybe I thought it was easy here and wanted to go back to the grain transport team to stretch my muscles!" Li Xu put down his rice bowl heavily and scolded in a low voice.
Seeing that his cousin was angry, Zhang Xiu quickly blocked his mouth with snacks and ate for a while. Then he remembered something again. He stood up and reported to Li Xu who was about to go out: "There is a man named Wu."
The team leader also came to see Mr. Colonel, left a small package, and then left. Sir, do you want me to open it for you?"
"Where are you? I'm telling you not to talk nonsense. I'm not trying to put on some official airs with you. It's nothing. If it gets spread by people, it will be detrimental to both me and Mr. Tang!" Li Xu was really taking advantage of himself.
The cheeky cousin couldn't help it, so he smiled and explained to him in a low voice.
"Well, I understand this isn't a plan for you. If you don't plan for the general, why do you want me to be a personal soldier?" Zhang Xiu put down the bowl, got up and walked out of the tent. After a while, he came in with a small package. "What I'm telling you.
, I promise not to spread rumors!" After saying that, he put the package in front of Li Xu without even looking at it, packed up the tableware and walked out the door.
The package left by the samurai Yu was made of Gebu. It looked ordinary on the surface, but the knot on the package was an exquisite plum blossom buckle. There was also a notice on it. If the package was secretly opened on the way, it was finally collected.
People who receive the package can clearly see signs of opening.
"Brother Wu is a careful person!" Li Xu shook his head with a smile, cut the knot with a black knife and unfolded the wrapped leather, revealing a delicate white jade Ruyi jade handle. An old immortal with a white beard was smiling and pointing in the air.
The morning sun is rising. This is a congratulatory message that people who have just become officials like to hear. It is difficult for the samurai to find such a suitable gift in such a short time.
Compared with Li Waner's thoughts, the thoughts of the warrior Xun are very clear. His background is similar to that of Li Xu. His family is all merchants, but the Wu family's business is slightly larger. It is said that everyone who sells wood in Bingzhou is related to the Wu family. Although his family is wealthy, the warriors
Xun didn't have a strong backer in the officialdom, so he could only be a team leader in the food protection army. Later, because he was close to Liu Hongji and others, he was promoted to a team leader with Li Xu's promotion. Now Li Xu is also
After being promoted one level and becoming a captain, the original brigade leader position became vacant again. As a "direct descendant" who has always been with Li Xu, this position should obviously belong to the warrior Xun.
"A captain can have three brigades under his command!" Li Xu vaguely remembered that on the way back to the camp last night, Liu Hongji once talked to him about related topics. Because of the outstanding performance of the food protection army, the current commander has become a charioteer.
General, so the Ministry of War ordered the expansion of more than 900 new recruits, who will be separated from other troops and handed over to Liu Hongji's leadership.
Therefore, the number of brigade commanders Li Xu now has in his hands is no longer just the one he has vacated. According to Liu Hongji, the group of people Li Xu led, except for the original first brigade of cavalry, the other two
Each brigade was replenished with new soldiers, directly forming a full cavalry regiment.
The samurai Xun's brigade leader position must be reserved. Even if he doesn't send this jade Ruyi, Li Xu will still give him the original cavalry brigade. This is an unwritten rule in the military camp. Although he is a bit stupid,
He's not stupid enough to break the rules. Who should be assigned to the other two brigade positions? He thought over and over again, and his mind became a mess.
After thinking about it, Li Xu knew that he was really not good at handling these things. Since leaving the grassland, Liu Hongji, the big brother, had taught him almost everything step by step. So, he simply stopped thinking about it, packed up the regular clothes he wore when not fighting, and walked straight to
Outside Liu Hongji's tent
Liu Hongji just didn't go out. Hearing the report from the soldiers that Li Xu was here, he hurriedly welcomed him out with a smile. The two held hands and entered the tent. After the soldiers served tea, they left and happily started today's topic.
"This captain's uniform is good. Compared with the captain's uniform, he looks energetic. Let me guess, you have encountered something difficult, right?" Liu Hongji put down the tea bowl, looked at Li Xu's clothes, and asked with a smile.
"Of course I can't hide it from Brother Hongji!" Li Xu smiled and admitted frankly, "You also know that I don't understand the rules in the military camp and I don't have the right person to guide me, so I have to come here to trouble you."
"Tell me, what's the matter?" Liu Hongji agreed with a smile, "Now that Duke Tang is in charge of the food and grass in the three places, he has no time to take care of things in the military camp. He has given instructions. If there are any difficulties, we two brothers will discuss it and solve it!"
"It's a matter of brigade allocation. Yesterday Brother Hongji said he would give me three vacancies but I don't know how to arrange them." Li Xu blushed and replied in a low voice.
After listening to Li Xu's words, Liu Hongji stretched out his big hand and scratched the back of his head vigorously. The reason why he directly expanded Li Xu's unit with new recruits instead of recruiting other brigades was to give this good brother a chance to join him.
In the future, whether on the battlefield or in the officialdom, these people will have good care for each other. But he never expected that Li Xu would not understand such simple common sense.
"Brother Hongji, you know, I can't hold up the wall with mud!" Li Xu saw Liu Hongji's surprised expression and felt even more ashamed. He lowered his head and muttered cautiously.
"It doesn't matter, you haven't experienced it, so of course you don't understand! I was negligent!" Liu Hongji smiled and comforted Li Xu to sort out his thoughts, and gave him guidance in a low voice: "If you encounter this in other armies,
In this case, you usually need to arrange two people you trust, and leave one vacancy for your immediate superior! I will be in charge of you, the captain, and your immediate superior is my eldest brother, so there is no need to leave any vacancies. You will be assigned to all three positions.
Just anyone you can trust!”
"Your regiment is all cavalry, and its establishment is higher than other regiments. Therefore, in addition to the brigade, there are also three soldiers, commanders, and cavalry to join the army, and one to record the march. They are all considered the official establishment of the imperial court, and they have a salary.
Take it!" Liu Hongji paused and added
Hearing this, Li Xu's head grew even bigger. The arrangement of the three brigade leaders had already made him rack his brains. Suddenly, four more soldiers joined the army. Where should he find them? Liu Hongji didn't look like he was in embarrassment when he saw him.
Pretending, he thought for a while and whispered: "You can arrange for Samurai Yu to be a warrior. He has been with you for such a long time. If you are promoted, he will not be promoted. Others will say that you are such a person."
There are two other positions in Liangbo. One is for Li Liang. After all, he came from Tang Gong's house. He used to be a team leader under you. The other one is chosen by yourself from the people who interact with us a lot. You want to be the team leader.
As long as you take a fancy to him at this level, no matter which captain he is under, I can transfer him directly to you. But you'd better ask him what he wants in advance. Anyway, let him accept your favor.
It's a march recorder. You can just transfer Qin Ziying. He has a more withdrawn temperament and is still careful enough. If he is transferred at the same level, no one will gossip. As for the other three joining the army, you can let Lao Wang and Lao Qi recommend them. They also have some
A group of people are usually familiar with managing food, grass and equipment, which is more convenient than choosing it yourself!"
In just a few words, Liu Hongji had already sketched out the entire context of a cavalry team for Li Xu. People couldn't help but admire him for his experience. Li Xu thanked him profusely and found a pen and paper to write down Liu Hongji's suggestions.
After chatting for a while about military affairs, Liu Hongji whispered: "Zhongjian, you are now a sixth-grade captain. You should pay more attention to everything. Officialdom is not as good as battlefield. You can see who is strong and who is weak by raising your hand. Things in officialdom are always complicated.
, if you accidentally do something wrong, you may ruin your whole life’s future!”
"Thank you, brother Hongji, for your advice!" Li Xu sat up straight, clasped his fists and saluted Liu Hongji, and said solemnly that in the past six months, Liu Hongji had given him a lot of guidance and some kind words in terms of how to deal with others.
Said, I still feel very deep gratitude to Brother Liu.
"We can't always eat from the same pot, and I can't always have the opportunity to give you advice. Besides, my little ability is all at a disadvantage. You are young and have no one to support you. Things you encounter in the future may be different.
More! Think more when something happens, and sometimes you can see yourself more clearly if you think of yourself as the other person!" Liu Hongji shook his head with a smile and said
These words sounded a little weird, as if the two were about to separate. Li Xu put down the tea bowl in surprise and asked loudly: "Brother Hongji, why did you say this? We are working together well, how can we be separated? Besides, you are by the side."
With guidance, I will make fewer mistakes!"
"The two of us hit it off at first sight. I brought you to Huaiyuan Town just to help you find a fortune. In officialdom, relationships are as thin as paper. There are not many people who value loyalty like you. I helped you and I also counted on it.
I will have someone to take care of me in the ups and downs in the future! Even today, my brother will not hide this little thought from you." Liu Hongji's eyes met Li Xu's frank eyes and he replied in a low voice.
Although the words were spoken very straightforwardly, the feelings between the two of them suddenly became somewhat lively. After pondering for a moment, Li Xu imitated Liu Hongji and scratched the back of his head, and said with a wry smile: "Without Brother Hongji's help, I would not be able to do anything right now."
I was a deserter on the grassland, and I am now where I am today, all thanks to Brother Hongji and Duke Tang. If you have something to do, you might as well say it directly. Brother Hongji also knows, I am not very good at reading people's thoughts!"
"I'm not saying this to ask you to accept my love and bring you to the military camp. I just want to seek wealth and wealth with you. But now there is a bigger fortune waiting for you, but I don't know whether I should let you pick it up.
!" Liu Hongji nodded and said
"Dafugui, is Brother Hongji talking about Yu Wenshiji's visit to me yesterday?" Li Xu thought for a while and asked what made Liu Hongji hesitate to speak. It could only be that there were many people at the wine table yesterday, and he himself
Without a chance to explain the whole story clearly, Liu Hongji, as a younger member of the Li family, would inevitably have some grudges in his heart.
"Yes, the Yuwen family obviously wants to win over you. They are the number one sect in the Sui Dynasty, and Duke Tang is now in dire straits!" Liu Hongji nodded, admitting that Li Xu's guess was correct.
"Tang Gong has been kind to me, and he has always treated me as his nephew!" Li Xu gave Liu Hongji a firm smile and answered frankly that he would not join the Yuwen family without anyone's persuasion.
One of the reasons was that none of the Yuwen family members he met left a good impression on him. In addition, deep down in his heart, Li Xu always felt that there was a trace of family affection between him and Tang Gong. Although Yu Wenshi and provocation said that Tang Gong Li Yuan was completely
It is to use themselves, but the people of the Yuwen family have pointed this out, and they may not have any good intentions. Moreover, even if they take refuge in someone else's sect, they will still be used and used by others. If they don't stay here, at least they will still be in the food protection army.
