Chapter 3 Fighting for supremacy (Part 2) Chapter 3 Fighting for supremacy (Part 2) "If God takes away something from you, it will definitely compensate you." After getting up in the morning, Asahi began to believe that this sentence was correct. Four
A month ago, he lost the Xiongwu Camp he had brought with him in a daze, and lost a group of good brothers who could live and die together. In the past ten days, he suddenly had a few friends with whom he could socialize, and owned a fully furnished mansion.
The wife has a very capable housekeeper. At the same time, the house also has a good-looking and considerate woman.
Xuzi suspected that he was dreaming because he was too eager for a peaceful and prosperous life and fell into a dream. But the huge bright copper mirror in front of him and the bearded man in the mirror told him that everything that happened recently was true.
To further prove it, he pulled out a beard and the person in the mirror grinned in pain.
"If it is a good dream, let it last longer!" Xuzi sighed for no reason, leaving regret on the face of the person in the mirror. Ever since he escaped from Liaodong, he had not had a good dream for a long time.
When I woke up from the dream of blood and fire, my forehead was dripping wet, and cold sweat rolled down almost in clusters.
He was already a little tired of the bloody days, and his heart was filled with the desire to change his life or take a break, especially since he participated in the counter-insurgency. Although he often made military exploits, after the fierce battle, Xu
Zi always felt that he had killed many innocent people. Those people were very much like himself and his fathers, but he relied on their heads to stain his career.
"Actually, it's good to be a rich man!" Xuzi made a face at himself in the mirror, thinking to himself that he found that he was a very easy-to-satisfy person, although he occasionally liked to take a little risk.
The days of being a rich man are very comfortable. At least you don’t need to fetch washing water yourself after getting up in the cold winter. When he heard the noise in the bedroom, the clever Laifu immediately brought a basin of hot and cold water to serve the owner to clean his face and wipe his teeth.
Green salt, strong tea and poria paste for mouthwash, as well as many sleeping supplies that Asahi himself couldn’t figure out, were also brought in by another boy named Lai Shou.
After Li Xu packed up his clothes and walked into the main room, the housekeeper bowed forward and asked the master for any instructions for the new day. This middle-aged man who had experienced wealthy days was indeed very capable, and he almost bought everything in the house in one afternoon.
All daily necessities. This move made Asahi's money bag lighter. But compared to his current salary, the cost of living is really a drop in the bucket.
"What else is missing? You can buy it." Xuzi casually thrust the key into the butler's hand and ordered, "Just record it after you finish buying it. If there are not enough copper coins in the box, I still have some other savings!"
"Enough, enough, you can't use it all!" the butler responded hurriedly to the master for trusting him. He was very grateful, so he tried his best to serve Li Xu well.
"And that piece of cloth, if there is still one on the market, you might as well buy some more. When the roads are smooth, I'll find someone to take them back to my hometown!" Asahi recalled the dry feeling of the piece of cloth wiped on his face, and casually ordered the piece of cloth.
It is a fresh thing that Hu Shang brought back from the Western Regions after a narrow escape. It is more absorbent than silk and softer than Gebu. The weather in the upper valley is colder and drier than that of Licheng. Send some to the two elders at home. After spring comes, there will be fewer cracks on their hands.
(Note 1) "Okay, I'll buy it in the morning! Are you sending it to the old man and the old lady? You are such a filial son!" The housekeeper promised repeatedly and discussed all the things that needed to be discussed, but he refused to leave.
His eyes were wandering around the corner of the wall, as if there were fresh mushrooms growing there.
"Wu Jiu, is there anything else?" Li Xu knew that the housekeeper had something on his mind and asked with a smile.
"Also, there is one more thing for me to ask you." The butler's expression suddenly became a little unnatural, and he bowed again and asked hesitantly, "Yesterday, how do you plan to arrange for the girl who came yesterday to stay in the guest room all the time?
, and arrange a room specifically for her?"
"If you stay in a guest room, before you go out, ask her if she needs anything!" Li Xu didn't know the difference between staying in a guest room and a specially arranged room. After thinking about it, he answered
"Then the master is going to give him a title, or..." The butler bowed again, carefully seeking the final answer. He had given his boss enough hints, but his boss didn't understand, forcing him to go straight.
The theme is that similar things happen to other people. If you stay in the guest room, it means that the woman will be driven away in a few days or arranged to live in an inconspicuous alley as an outhouse. If the woman lives in the courtyard or backyard, it means that the woman may become the host's mistress.
Although my concubine's status is not high, servants like them must not lose their etiquette. "She and I just met yesterday!" Xuzi realized that he had been misunderstood, and blushed to explain that he understood the butler's thoughts and understood this.
We can't blame the housekeeper for his misunderstanding when Laifu delivered tea to the living room yesterday. He happened to see Shi Lan kneeling on the ground and begging him to take in the child. He must have been unable to hide his words. After all the random speculation last night, Shi Lan must be regarded as the most important person in people's eyes at this moment.
Treated as an abandoned wild flower. As for Li Xu, the head of the family who threw the flowers away after folding them, the image of kindness they had just established in their hearts was somewhat compromised.
"I understand, I will make arrangements for you!" Zhao Wujiu nodded with "understanding" and walked out of the door backwards. The woman's life was miserable. No wonder the boss looked at her with a very fiery look yesterday.
Why did he change his mind overnight? He really couldn't figure out Li Xu's true plan. Before turning around, the suspicious housekeeper couldn't help but ask one more question, "What about Madam? When will she come to reunite with the master?"
People in the Sui Dynasty paid great attention to having many children and being blessed. Talents with a good future like Li Xu basically had wives and concubines by the time they reached his age. There were also some people who did not dare to take concubines even if they occasionally had wives at home who were jealous.
He ate outside secretly, and ran away after finishing his meal. He never wanted to be caught by his wife. Following this line of reasoning, Li Xu’s decision not to keep the woman for a long time is also easy to understand. After all, the relationship between the wife and the master is
Behind them, their respective families are standing. The two families have been harmed by a little girl who came to their door. This deal is really not cost-effective.
Therefore, the housekeeper decided to try his best to solve everything before the arrival of the wife, and never let the head of the family get into any more trouble.
"Wu Jiu is wrong, I'm not married yet!" Li Xu's answer once again surprised the housekeeper. Looking at the other person's eyes that widened inadvertently, he added, "I left the country when I was fourteen, and then I wandered around until I was ordered to do so."
We finally settled down after we suppressed the bandits in Licheng!"
"It turns out that I have already served the country when I was young, even earlier than Luo Duwei joined the army!" The housekeeper suddenly realized, and his face was immediately full of admiration. The story of Luo Shixin's enlistment in the army at the age of fourteen has become a popular legend in Qi County.
Li Xu said that he went to Liaodong at the age of fourteen, which was when the imperial court was just preparing to conquer Liaoning. According to the steward's understanding, he must have gone to Liaodong at the age of fourteen. No wonder he was granted the title of Marquis at such a young age.
But since he didn't have a family, why didn't he take a concubine? After a moment, the housekeeper's curiosity became intense again. He didn't dare to pester Li Xu to find out everything, so he had to secretly make a decision in his heart and try every means to save the family.
Although the woman who serves the distinguished guests is weak on the surface, her behavior is very orderly. Who can guarantee that she will not fly up the branches and become a phoenix in the future?
If he knew that the other party was the daughter of the bandit leader Shi Zihe, the housekeeper Li Wujiu would never dare to think so. But he doesn't know now, so he always feels that Xuzi has let him down. The girl chased after him desperately, how could he not give him any hope?
One? This is too cruel and not something a kind-hearted boss would do!
Xuzi didn't know how the housekeeper was complaining about his impulsiveness in his stomach. After that, he found that he had indeed found himself in some trouble. The weak and strong man in the guest room was mixed with a mysterious feeling.
He was very tempted. It felt like going to a tree to pick mulberries when he was a child. He knew that his hand would be pricked by the branches, but he couldn't help but want to get in. But now, in addition to possible risks, he also has to consider Zhang Xutuo.
What Qin Shubao, Luo Shixin and others think is that after all, everyone will have to work together for a long time. Xuzi doesn't want to have any grudges with her new friends, nor does she want to leave a reputation of not getting along well with others no matter where she goes.
"Aye!" Thinking of this, he couldn't help but sneeze. If the news about Shi Lan moving into his house spread, it would be inevitable to be talked about behind his back. He hoped that everyone wouldn't mind it too much. After all,
The gray shirt army has been wiped out. It is impossible for a little girl to stir up any more trouble.
"This kid Li Zhongjian is simply a lecherous devil!" As Xuzi expected, when he heard that Shi Lan had not left Licheng, but had moved into General Li Lang's new residence, Luo Shixin was the first to jump up and say to
Friends around complain
"Why should a man not have a wife? If he really wants to, with his name as General Li, he will not be able to marry a beautiful girl! Really, how can he be right about the daughter of a bandit leader!" Dugu Lin also felt this.
It's too childish. He talked angrily about the woman who didn't even hesitate to cut off her own father's head. It doesn't matter if you fall asleep and cut off your head with a knife.
"Zhong Jian is a person who knows the importance of things. He must have made arrangements in his heart." Qin Shubao is the most generous person. Although this matter may have the greatest potential negative impact on him, he can still treat Li Xu's choice calmly. In his mind, Li Xu's choice
Although Lang Jiang is a bit soft-hearted, he is not a waste who can be influenced by women. Maybe there is a certain temperament in Shi Lan that moved him. Maybe he is like Luo Shixin and just likes to try new things. Who can predict it? Moreover, the relationship between the two people
It feels like a wonderful thing. If others are not involved in it, they will always be looking at the flowers in the fog.
"That's right. If he can't subdue a woman, he's in vain for the name of a hero!" Luo Shixin's anger always disappears quickly. After listening to Qin Shubao's words, he shook his head and added
Li Xu is about the same age as him and has similar martial arts skills. Except for the occasional kindness of the other party that is really incomprehensible, Luo Shixin is still willing to make this friend most of the time.
"But this matter is too outrageous after all. It may alarm the two adults, the prefect and the county magistrate. If they object, I'm afraid Zhongjian will end up in vain." After appeasing Luo Shixin, Qin Shubao began to put himself in Li Xu's shoes again.
"I'm afraid Lord Zhang doesn't care about Lord Pei. I'm afraid he's happy to pretend to be ignorant!" Regarding matters in the officialdom, Dugu Lin has the most thorough knowledge of Zhang Xutuo's magnanimous manner. As long as the people under his command have real abilities, he will not care about some minor matters.
He was a typical timid person who did not want to tangle with Lord Pei Caozhi. After learning that Li Xu was His Majesty's favorite general, he tried every means to get close to him for fear that it would be too late, let alone trouble Li Xu for a woman.
The smile on Qin Shubao's face froze slightly. "You two adults can't be so ridiculous!" He silently wanted to turn his head and looked out the window. The snow on the top of the distant mountains had begun to show signs of melting. The end of winter
Looks like it's not too far away
Dugu Lin's analysis is very reasonable. When Zhang Xutuo heard that Li Xu had redeemed and taken in Shi Zihe's daughter, the old Jun Cheng's first reaction was to slap the desk hard and laugh out loud.
"This Li Zhongjian is indeed maverick enough. I even thought of giving him a concubine before, so that his house would not be empty now. He already has someone to warm his bed!"
"Yes, Li Lang came all the way to Qi County, so someone should indeed take care of his food and daily life!" The reaction of the eunuch Pei Caozhi was even more plain, as if everything was logical. The woman was of low origin, and Li Lang would be stupid no matter how stupid he was.
He would not be stupid enough to marry her as his wife. As for taking her home, there is nothing strange about the so-called "strong wine is the most fragrant and poisonous flowers are the most beautiful." In the eyes of the old eunuch, there is no such thing as that in this world.
There is so much true love that "there are no edges in the mountains, only when the heaven and earth are in harmony can I dare to be with you." The reason why men and women come together is nine out of ten because of loneliness.
Since there is no true love, Li Langjiang's behavior will not be influenced by this woman. Since Li Langjiang's behavior will not be influenced by this woman, why bother himself!
Ten days later, an imperial edict was transmitted from Luoyang, the eastern capital, to the Licheng court. They were very satisfied with the results of the annihilation of the rebel bandits Shi Zihe and Pei Changcai, and specially commended the eunuch Pei Caozhi with fifty pieces of silk, and promoted one of his youngest sons to be an honorary servant.
Zhang Xutuo had outstanding military exploits and was promoted to the general guard of Qijun. He was in charge of the military affairs of Qijun and had the authority to cross the border to pursue rogue bandits without negotiating with surrounding counties.
Qin Shubao was given ten bolts of silk and twenty hectares of Yongye farmland, which he honored with local officials.
Because of Li Xu's accumulated merits, his title was changed from the second-class Zhongyong Bo who was improvised by His Majesty the Emperor to the title of Qiuxian County Bo, with a settlement of 300 households.
Luo Shixin, Dugu Lin's official position was promoted from deputy governor to governor
Before everyone could start celebrating, the eunuch who passed the order told another shocking news. General Feng Xiaoci, the Marquis of Youwu, was trying to challenge Zhang Jin to Yu Qinghe. He was killed in a trap and the entire army was wiped out.
It happened on the ninth day of the eleventh month of the ninth year of Daye. General Tu Wanxu of the Youtun Guard and Yu Juluo, the Guanglu doctor, defeated the rebel Liu Yuanjin. Liu Yuanjin retreated to Jian'an. Tu Wanxu and Yu Juluo went to the imperial court because of the cold weather.
Requesting the beginning of the spring to continue fighting. Some people slandered Yujuluo and tried to rebel. Yang Guangmao was angry and sent his envoy to kill Yujuluo in the army. He also summoned Tu Wanxu back to the east capital for questioning.
Tu Wanxu was frightened and angry, and died on the way back to Dongdu.
Note 1: Cotton, that is, cotton cloth. Indian cotton has longer velvet than ancient Chinese cotton. The fabric spun is of high quality. During the Sui and Tang Dynasties, it was imported from the Western Regions and became a luxury product.
