"When will the imperial court's reinforcements arrive? This summer is almost over, and the price of food in Yingshui County is still soaring. They don't provide food and don't send troops. Do you want us to stay here and wait to die?"
Li Danqing and Qingzhu walked side by side on the newly built streets of Dafeng City. In the tavern next to them, several drinkers were discussing state affairs.
"How is that possible! Our Wuyang Dynasty has strong soldiers and horses. Forty years ago we were able to beat Youyun into submission. Forty years later, we still can't beat him until he cries for his father and mother." A man in linen clothes, forty-five years old.
Said the man of six.
"That's not necessarily true. I heard that the Qingyun Army lost 30,000 people at the hands of the Youyun people. This time the attackers are evil and should not be underestimated." There was a thin old man who looked to be in his sixties.
So said.
"Lu Laojiu! You scholars are just greedy for life and afraid of death. You usually shout loudly in any situation, but when big things happen, you are more timid than anyone else."
"Youyun can take advantage, that's because the Youyun people are carrying out sneak attacks. If you try to fight with real swords and guns, our Yingshui County Purple Sword Guard Qingyun Army is the elite of Wuyang Dynasty. The barbarians in the north can have
How many kilograms and taels can we let them succeed again?" The rude man said with a sarcastic tone.
"You can't say that. It is true that arrogant soldiers will be defeated. Youyun was beaten to a pulp by Wu Yang forty years ago, so he learned his shame and acted bravely. This time the soldiers came to the border, I thought that the opponent must be fully prepared.
, on the other hand, in our Wuyang Dynasty, the governor was slow in mobilizing troops. If it weren't for our Prince Li's carefulness, it would have been impossible for the Qingyun Army to be handed over to Ma Tuo City. Now the court does not take it seriously. The Wuyang Dynasty has not suffered a defeat in decades.
, If you don't protect everything, you will suffer a big loss this time!" The old man was not angry at the man's sarcasm, he just stated his point of view slowly.
"What ability can Li Danqing have? I heard that the 5,000 black water troops he brought with him just punched beside Youyun's army and killed a few stragglers. I didn't even see what Youyun's main force looked like.
, the Qingyun Army broke out by themselves, and Prince Li just went to join in the fun." The man waved his hands indifferently and shouted loudly.
Qingzhu walked to the tavern and frowned. He saw murderous intent surging in the brows of the man, and he was about to step forward, but at this moment Li Danqing stretched out his hand to stop her.
"Young Master! Let me teach this bastard a lesson!" Qingzhu looked at Li Danqing and said.
"Forget it. There are countless people in the world who scold me, Li Danqing. Even if they line up and stand in front of you, you may not be able to kill them all in your lifetime, so why bother getting angry with them." Li Danqing said with a smile.
Qingzhu was still a little angry after hearing this, but at this time the conversation in the tavern continued.
"The so-called soldier's deceitful way is to attack the enemy first, then attack the enemy, then attack the city, and then attack the city. Prince Li was able to hold back Youyun's main force with five thousand soldiers and horses and confuse the enemy generals. This is
The way to attack with troops." The old man known as Lu Laojiu argued with reason.
But it's a pity that the rude man couldn't listen at all, he just smiled and said: "Yes, yes, you are right, that is, we Wu Yangchao have all misunderstood, only you, Lu Laojiu, have a wise eye and know people, and you have a heart-to-heart relationship with that Li Danqing."
.You, since you think the Youyun people are so powerful, why not
Hurry up and pack your bags and run away early, why are you staying in this windy city?"
Lu Laojiu was so angry at the reckless man's words that his face turned livid, and he stopped making any sound. He just sat back in his original position and murmured: "The country is proud and the people are coquettish. I don't want to worry about my tired eggs... alas..."
At this moment, Li Danqing withdrew his gaze, pointed at the old man and asked, "What is this old man's name?"
"Lu...Lu Shude. It seems that he used to be a teacher at a private school in Da Feng City, but later the private school collapsed and he lost his livelihood. What? Young master, you think it is interesting?" Qingzhu has always protected Li Danqing, and because of his love for Wujiwu,
Seeing that the old man defended Li Danqing everywhere, he naturally had a good impression of him.
Li Danqing nodded: "I'll call someone later and ask if this old man is interested in coming to Dafeng Academy to teach children how to read. After all, our disciples in Dafeng Academy can't just be reckless men who know how to fist and kick. We also need to be as full as this prince."
Isn’t it the talent of the article?”
Qingzhu nodded in agreement with the first half of Li Danqing's sentence, but as for the second half... her bottom line was just not to expose it.
After saying this, Li Danqing turned his head and left with Qingzhu. He sighed and said: "The teachers in this small city can see that the clouds are coming menacingly, but the court in Wuyang is as stable as Mount Tai."
, it’s really ridiculous to think about it.”
Of course Qingzhu also understood that the situation was urgent. She also frowned and whispered: "Ji Qi shouldn't be so stupid... Could it be that there was an accident on the way to Xianyin?"
"You are concerned and confused. A few days ago, Xiao Xianyin sent me a letter, saying that he had arrived in Wuyang City safely. It must have been more than a month now. What's more, how could such a big thing be hidden for a while?
I have been able to hide it for a lifetime, even if Xiao Xian Yin doesn’t come back, it’s time for the court to receive the news.”
Li Danqing said casually, but Qingzhu suddenly looked at Li Danqing with a look of disgust on his face, and asked resentfully: "Young master and sister Xianyin are in love with each other. They are thousands of miles apart and still exchange letters. When I went to the Shadow Guard to practice, why?
I’ve never seen my young master write to me before?”
Li Danqing was stunned for a moment, looking a little embarrassed. He laughed and said: "By the way... I heard that among the chefs Liu Xiang hired, there was a guy who cooked extremely well. Today I asked Liu Xiang to transfer him to
We, Dafengyuan, it is estimated that it is time for dinner, so let’s go back quickly and don’t let those little brats ruin all the good things.”
After Li Danqing said this, he looked anxious and made a move to leave quickly.
Qingzhu looked at Li Danqing's somewhat flustered back, secretly feeling funny, and the slight resentment in his heart dissipated a lot.
Da da da!
Da da da!
But just when she was about to take steps to catch up with Li Danqing, the sound of rushing horse hooves suddenly came from the direction of the city gate, accompanied by a man's powerful shout: "The imperial edict has arrived! Xuan Da Feng City Li Danqing has received the edict!"
"
When the sound came, the people walking on the streets of Gale City were startled and looked sideways in the direction where the sound came from.
This is a rare thing.
In the land of Dafeng City, which has no villages or shops, what does the emperor look like?
You have to guess how many wives you have married, how many princes and princesses you have given birth to, and the imperial edict is a sow that climbed a tree. I have only heard of it, but no one has ever seen it.
Even Li Danqing was stunned. If he were placed in Wuyang City, he would receive imperial edicts from the palace every now and then. Most of them were rewards from his father who won battles outside, and there were also many condolences during the holidays.
.The imperial edicts at home had to be kept in a separate room. Prince Li even had a bad taste and wiped his butt with those edicts.
But Li Danqing had never thought that he could still receive an imperial edict in Yangshan, a place with high mountains and far away from the emperor.
He looked there and saw a group of dusty soldiers wearing white armor galloping from the street. The armor on the soldiers' bodies was bright and the white feathers on their heads were the symbol of the Long Yu Army, the forbidden army in the palace. It really looked like
The posture of conveying the decree. It was just that he had not experienced such a thing for a long time, and Li Danqing was a little confused for a while.
The leader of the Long Yu Army saw Li Danqing standing in the middle of the street. He was startled for a moment, but then he recognized him. He quickly reined his horse, looked at Li Danqing and said with emotion: "Farewell, Crown Prince Li."
You are fine, you are still as charming as ever."
Li Danqing smiled. He couldn't name the person in front of him, but he looked familiar.
"After being separated by thousands of miles, Your Majesty still asked the general to send me an imperial edict. Thank you for your hard work, General. I think it must be a big event. Could it be that Ji Qi has figured it out and is finally ready to recognize me as my brother-in-law? Do you want me?
Is he your brother-in-law?" Li Danqing said this.
The soldier was stunned for a moment when he heard this, and then the corners of his mouth twitched.
He had heard some rumors about Li Danqing and the eldest princess, but Li Danqing could say these things openly, but he, an errand boy, did not dare to answer even a single sentence.
"Prince Li is joking. It's better to accept the order quickly and don't delay the important matter." The soldier said this.
"Then read." Li Danqing shrugged his shoulders, without kneeling down, and just stared blankly at the soldier.
The soldier was also a little helpless towards Li Danqing who acted unconventionally. After hesitating for a while, he still did not ask Li Shizi to kneel down to receive the order. He just took out the unopened imperial edict from his waist and said it in front of Li Danqing.
He opened his face and read word for word: "The sun and the moon are bright, the rivers are clear, the sage has something to say, all ministers listen quietly."
"Li Family Painting, I have been practicing with you in Yangshan for more than a year. I am very pleased to hear that you have made great progress."
"The collapse of Yangshan Mountain is a man-made disaster and has nothing to do with you. I will find out clearly on my own, so there is no need to worry."
"Your father served me as a divine general in the sky. As a general, you should follow your father's majesty and be powerful on the battlefield. Now the world has changed, and Youyun has committed another crime. It is the time for a man to make a great contribution and become a wolf."
"I recall that the divine general from Heaven was born in his youth, and he recruited eight hundred brave men from all over the country to dare to guard the country. You are my son, and you must not let his reputation fall!"
"Therefore, Li Danqing can be conferred the title of Tiance Marquis on this day, and he can recruit 30,000 private troops to guard the country together with the Yingshui tribes!"
"I hope you will always remember the loyalty and courage of the general, remember the hardships of the people, defeat the enemy, and return to the court in triumph."