On the last day of 2012, Fanfan wishes everyone all the best in the coming year! May your family be happy and healthy, have a prosperous career, have abundant financial resources, and be happy in your relationship!
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From ancient times to the present, merchants have been most concerned about the smooth flow of trade routes, and the sources of news from all over the world are also the most extensive. When Liucheng and Yanjun were just recovered and the government had not yet made a clear announcement, they held back a secret in Youzhou.
The merchants in winter set off one after another and rushed to Yingzhou. Nowadays, there are endless wars outside the customs, and it is not very peaceful to come to Yingzhou, but now that the trade route is open, although the risk is very high, it also means huge benefits.
Warehouses and shops in various warehouses in Youzhou City are loading up trucks and packing their luggage. The goods stored in the warehouses are being loaded onto large trucks like a flowing stream. Cars and horses are like a dragon on the streets, leaving the south gate in an endless stream and rushing towards Pingzhou.
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Compared with the bustling and chaotic situation in Dongshi, Zhangzhai in the four alleys is eerily quiet. The old man is sitting at the table with a livid face, saying nothing, and sitting next to him is a young man, only dressed in a ball.
Wearing a green shirt, he looks somewhat heroic.
The young man is none other than Li Chengyue. Ever since the commander-in-chief issued a military meeting order to the generals in various border towns more than ten days ago, Li Chengyue, who had long been eager to return home, rode alone and rushed back to Youzhou overnight. What has happened these days?
He couldn't even care about it, and spent all his energy around the Zhang family's house. Finally, he found several good opportunities and struck up a conversation with Lan'er.
He is a child raised by a wealthy family, and he has a certain sense of luxury and elegance. In addition, he has been leading the army in battles all year round, and his manly spirit has been penetrated to his bones. He is the most lethal to young women. In addition, he has a drunkenness in restaurants.
After encountering the plot of the novel, after several attacks, Lan'er's heart was captured.
The folk customs of the Tang Dynasty were open, and young men and women often fell in love privately, and then begged their parents to be matchmakers. After Li Chengyue and Lan'er fell in love, they excitedly proposed it to their father Li Juncao, but after his father understood it carefully, he turned to him.
A ladle of cold water was poured on him.
What is the identity of the Li family? Li Chengyue's great-grandfather Li Qiong was granted the title of Minister of the Ministry of Industry when his official post came to Jizhou. His grandfather Anren was appointed as the governor of Tanzhou, and the court granted him the title of Prince Taibao. In Li Juncao's generation, he was the former
Pingzhou governor and military envoy, the prince's young master conferred by the imperial court, even though he is now retired at home, the rich heritage of Youzhou's military family for decades has not weakened much in the entire land of Youyan.
He is one of the most powerful leaders in the Lulong Army. Although Li Chengyue himself is young, he has already sat in the high position of Yancheng Guardsman and Dingyuan General, with an official rank of the fifth rank!
Although the Zhang family also has a certain status in the military, how can it compare with the Li family? The Zhang family now only has one Jizhou general, Zhang Jingshao, who is struggling to support the family, not to mention that the Lan'er family mentioned by his son is a side branch of the Zhang family.
How can a household be worthy of his own son? I heard that Lan'er's father is just an old man who stays at home, and his brother is just a low-level officer in the Pingzhou border army. If he gets married to the opposite door, wouldn't it make Youzhou unhappy?
The wealthy family is laughing their heads off?
Li Juncao didn't agree with his son's marriage at all. Li Chengyue became anxious and went to find his mother. When his mother came forward, Li Juncao finally nodded and agreed that Li Chengyue could take Lan'er as his concubine.
In any case, agreeing is better than not agreeing. Li Chengyue had no choice but to come to the door in person to explain his intention. If the Zhang family could agree, Li Chengyue promised to arrange everything with the courtesy of a head wife, matchmaker, betrothal gift, wedding, etc.
The wedding procedures are carefully planned and the Zhang family will surely be in good graces.
But no matter how glamorous the marriage was, in the end it was still a concubine. Everyone knew the status of a concubine. So Lao Du was livid and silent, while Li Chengyue blushed and refused to leave. The two of them froze.
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Lan'er, who only suffered from eavesdropping in the back room, lay in her mother's arms and wiped her tears for a while, then wiped away the tears, went to the kitchen to pick up a food basket, and forced herself to stay calm and found a place to buy food in front of the boss.
She made an excuse and went out without even looking at Li Chengyue. Lan'er felt very sad. She couldn't stay at home anymore and wanted to go out to find a place with less people and think about it carefully.
After Lan'er left, the hall became even more silent. Just as the old man was about to say something to send Li Chengyue away, he saw a group of people pouring in from outside the door. The leader was Zhang Xingzhong, his second son!
When Erlang returned home, the old man put Li Chengyue aside for the time being, called his old wife out of the back room, and the family met, not to mention the lively scene. When Zhang Xing paid a visit to his parents again, he pulled Li Chengzhong aside.
Come here, it will be lively again.
Li Chengzhong hurried back to Youzhou with the military envoy Zhou Zhiyu. After he entrusted all matters in Liucheng to Feng Dao, he brought Zhang Xingzhong back with him, also intending to let Zhang Xingzhong go home for a visit. Li Chengzhong did not have a house in Youzhou, so Zhou Zhi knew that Li Chengzhong did not have a house in Youzhou.
Yu planned to let him live in his own mansion, but Li Chengzhong was afraid of being restrained, so he excused himself and went to live with Zhang Xingzhong's family. Wang Dalang and four personal guards also came with him. Although the residence of Zhang Xingzhong's family was not spacious,
, there are always a few vacant rooms.
The old man did not dare to make too much of his boss, so he humbly invited Li Chengzhong into the main room. After he sat down, they talked for a while.
They were talking here, but Li Chengyue was determined not to leave, and he seemed a bit abrupt at the side. He didn't shy away, just listened and listened, but there was a wave in his heart. It turned out that
This tall man is Li Chengzhong, who is now famous in the Lulong Army!
The great victories of the Yuguan Guard Battle, the Bailang Mountain Military Village Guard Battle, and the Field Battle at the Northern Foot of Bailang Mountain were spread throughout the army in the form of military reports. Now Li Chengzhong is well-known in the Lulong Army. For this Pingzhou Clique
The rise of military officers has attracted the attention of all major general families in Youzhou, but some have paid more attention to it, while others have less understanding.
Li Chengyue's father, Li Juncao, was the former governor of Pingzhou and a military envoy, and he had always maintained close ties with Zhang Zaiji, the current governor of Pingzhou. Unlike Wang Jingrou, a military leader who once served as governor of Pingzhou, Li Juncao started his official career in Pingzhou.
, his most glorious experience was also in Pingzhou. In a broad sense, he should be regarded as the leader of the Pingzhou Clan. However, the current Pingzhou Army should be regarded as the new Pingzhou Clan, because the military commander Zhou Zhiyu is
Marshal Liu Rengong's people have nothing to do with Li Juncao, but through Zhang Zaiji, Li Juncao is still very concerned about the situation in Pingzhou and indirectly affects the development of the situation in Pingzhou.
Therefore, when it comes to understanding Li Chengzhong, the Li family is the most detailed in the entire Youzhou. At least Li Chengyue knew the general resume of Li Chengzhong after joining the army. During the Southern Expedition, he joined the Zhouzhi Yujian Soldier Camp as a "jian soldier".
He fought bravely in Zhouchengtou and was promoted to team leader. He followed Zhou Zhiyuzhen to defend Pingzhou and was promoted to team officer. After the First World War at Yuguan, he was promoted to Dutou. After the First World War at Bailangshan Military Village, he was moved to the former battalion commander.
In one year, from being a leading soldier to commanding the first battalion and captain xuanjie, such a rapid promotion path is really unbelievable for a Bai Shen who has no background, but anyone who knows his experience understands that,
This kind of promotion is solid and there is no water in it.
When the military report that the main field victory of the main force at the northern foot of Bailang Mountain was sent to the border, Li Chengyue was shocked. He had been guarding Lulongsai for half a year. He suffered heavy losses after the southern expedition to Weibo last year and he understood deeply.
, how difficult it is for a group of new soldiers to fight against the Khitans who are now gaining momentum, let alone a field battle and a great victory!
When they read the last line of the military report, Li Chengyue and Wang Sitong were speechless for a long time. Well, we are overwhelmed by the Khitans here, and you lead a group of new recruits and you dare to go out to fight in the field (Army)
Of course Li Chengzhong would not reveal that he was an ambusher)? It was just a field battle, but you still won a big victory? The key is, you led a hundred people to attack Liucheng? And you also defeated it? What is the truth of this!
Also arriving at Lulongsai with the military newspaper at that time were the letters home sent by Li Juncao and Wang Jingrou to Li Chengyue and Wang Sitong respectively. The letters coincidentally mentioned the commander of the Pingzhou Army's former battalion, Xuanjie Colonel Li Chengzhong. Li Chengyue
I don’t know what Wang Sitong wrote in his family letter, but his father’s family letter told him that if he had a chance, he must make a good friendship with Li Chengzhong.
In the past few days when Li Chengyue returned to Youzhou, he heard his father talk about Li Chengzhong. According to the news from Pingzhou, the commander-in-chief convened a military meeting this time, and Li Chengzhong also came with Zhou Zhiyu. It seems that Pingzhou still talked with his father
A consensus was reached to support the further expansion of the new Pingzhou Army.
Unexpectedly, he saw Li Chengzhong here. Li Chengyue's eyes were fixed on Li Chengzhong and he kept looking at him.
Li Chengzhong had also noticed the young man sitting next to him a long time ago, and the two had exchanged glances with each other several times. Seeing that the other person's eyes seemed to be full of kindness, Li Chengzhong also smiled in return, and there seemed to be some invisible harmony between the two.
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Li Chengzhong couldn't help it, and took advantage of a gap in everyone's conversation to ask Lao Dutou who this person was. Lao Dutou's expression immediately changed from gloomy to clear, and he coldly told Li Chengyue's purpose, and Zhang Xingzhong said
His face also turned gloomy, and Wang Dalang on the side was about to curse. Wang Dalang didn't care what your family background was, let alone what kind of guard you were or what kind of general you were. After several battles with the Khitans, his pride was about to burst.
, he only has Li Chengzhong in his eyes, and at most Zhou Zhiyu.
Li Chengzhong quickly stopped Wang Dalang and hugged Li Chengyue: "It turns out to be General Li who is guarding Lulongsai. He has been famous for a long time."
Li Chengyue also cupped his fists and returned the greeting: "These three words of Li Chengzhong have resounded throughout Youyan. It is indeed a pleasure to meet you today."
The two of them worked hard to get acquainted, and Li Chengzhong thought for a while and said, "I'm afraid General Li will be disappointed by this matter. Miss Lan'er will not be a concubine for others." He is Zhang Xingzhong's life and death.
Brother is Zhang Xingzhong's boss. Although his current official rank is still not as high as that of Li Chengyue, he has no problem speaking on behalf of the Zhang family, and his words carry much more weight.
Li Chengyue smiled bitterly and said: "Although I am a concubine, I guarantee that I will treat her like a proper wife. I can also promise not to marry another wife in the future."
Li Chengzhong shook his head: "If the name is not correct, then the words are not correct. A concubine is a concubine. Even if you treat her with the courtesy of a wife, how can your adults, uncles, and even the servants at home treat each other with the courtesy of a wife? Besides, will the general treat each other with the courtesy of a wife in the future?
I’m afraid I don’t have the final say in marrying a wife. You’d better please come back.”
Li Chengyue didn't want to leave, but suddenly he had an idea and stood up to say goodbye. When he stood up, he winked at Li Chengzhong. Li Chengzhong stood up to see them off. After they were sent to the door, Li Chengyue bowed deeply: "I have admired Li Xuanye for a long time."
Damn, I am really honored to meet you for the first time today. To be honest, I am really in love with the Zhang family's young lady. She also has a soft spot for me and I really can't bear to be separated. If Li Xuan can accomplish this, I really don't know.
How should we repay each other! From now on, whatever Li Xuangjie asks for, we will fight to the death to achieve it!"
Li Chengzhong was stunned. It turned out that they were in love with each other. It was not easy to break them up. He hesitated for a moment and said: "If the young lady of the Zhang family really falls in love with you...then let me think of a way to repay the favor or something like that."