Great Sui Storyteller

Chapter 576. 575. The Origin of the Li Family
"General Pei, here it is."

After passing the Yanjian, the team headed southeast, and the temperament of the poor and remote countryside in the east of the river gradually faded away.

In addition, the team got some supplies in the salt prison, and the situation has improved a lot.

There are still three or four miles to Yucheng, and after passing Yucheng, another thirty or forty miles will reach the territory of Yuqiang.

Although they walked one hundred and half ninety, but now the team has been walking safely for four days, and the tension in everyone's hearts is inevitably relaxed.

As an exception, Du Ruhui let everyone live at noon, intending to take a breath, rest for a while, and then arrive at Yuqiang in one breath today.

At most, the moon is in the middle of the sky, as long as the road is smooth, they will definitely be able to arrive.

Definitely.

Therefore, as the "last meal", Du Ruhui's purpose is to make everyone eat and drink enough.

The food and dried meat that have always been saved are no longer saved. They are all cooked in one pot, and everyone is free to eat.

And Lawyer Pei, who had been familiar with Du Ruhui for the past few days, also got half a fish and a bowl of rice from him.

"Thank you Master Du."

"General Pei is polite."

With rice bowls in hand, everyone gathered around to eat.

Attorney Pei felt the peculiar taste of smoked fish in his mouth, and said:

"If you can arrive at Yuqian today, then you will complete the task, rest for one night, and rush back to Yuxiang tomorrow. If Master Du has any news, you can prepare it in advance and give it to the general tomorrow." .”

"It's natural."

Du Ruhui expressed that he understood that, indeed, he had to write a thank you letter to Li Shimin because of emotion and reason.

People have done such a big favor, and it is impossible not to express their feelings.

Then he suddenly asked:

"General Pei, what kind of person is your general? Is it easy to get along with?"

Lawyer Pei was taken aback for a moment, then smiled:
"Why did Mr. Du say that? My general is naturally a very easy-going person. Don't talk about loving soldiers like sons and being lenient towards others, just talk about military exploits. Since his debut, he has fought in countless battles and has never been defeated. , if such military exploits are placed in Luoyang..."

Suddenly, he paused, and his face was a little embarrassing.

Obviously said something that shouldn't have been said.

And Du Ruhui pretended not to hear, just nodded:
"Just by looking at the style of the army, you can understand that the second son is really good at leading the army... what about the son Jiancheng? How about others?"

"It's also okay."

Seeing that he didn't pursue his gaffe, Lawyer Pei's tone was a little more friendly, and he said with a smile:
"However, in the eyes of the general, the eldest son and my general are two different kinds of people. The eldest son is good at martial arts, and people who are with him can always see his springy smile, and he is very polite and kind to everyone. But... the master also knows that we are soldiers and rough people, so every time the eldest son talks to us, the general always feels uncomfortable. It's better that my general is straightforward and comfortable. But the eldest son really treats people and things well. I mean, anyway, the general thinks it is a great honor to serve under the command of the eldest son or my general... My father thinks so too."

"I see……"

Du Ruhui responded, and then the two chatted for a while about what happened when they were in Honghua County. After all, the Shanxi Hedong Comforting Ambassador has been operating in Honghua for several years.

It wasn't an inquiring, and it wasn't an insinuation, so I just talked about some interesting things, and the meal was over.

There is no delay after eating.

Get everyone in order, let's move on!
Li Zhen, who was driving the carriage, waited for Du Ruhui to sit up, and said:
"Go to investigate the military situation?"

"Ah."

Du Ruhui nodded:

"I've heard some things from General Pei, and it's okay...at least from the details, this family is not simple. The two sons are civil and military, and they have a good way...it's not simple."

Hearing this, Li Zhen smiled and said:

"It's okay, he is the governor, and you are the chief secretary. We will meet for a long time in the future. Maybe we will become good friends~"

"What should the Taoist priest do? I'm not counting as an enemy? What if he really committed the crime of punishing the Nine Clans..."

"That poor man, I'll kill you too."

"...haha~"

Maybe it's the relief after a full meal, or the joy of approaching the end.

Listening to Li Zhen's joke, Du Ruhui smiled happily.

……

Hancheng.

"Report! General, two riders from outside the mansion came with letters, claiming to be captains under Li Shimin, governor of Hedong, Shanxi's comfort ambassador."

"Ok?"

Li Jing, who had just passed the age of [-], put down the military book in his hand, and raised his head in surprise.

"Li Shimin, Governor of Hedong?"

"Yes."

"He sent me a letter?"

Li Jing became interested.

He knew the second son of Li Yuan.

In other words, outsiders may not be aware of Li Hu's lineage, but Li Jing, who is the orthodox Longxi Li family's Dan Yangfang lineage, knows far more than others.

Everyone in the world knows that Li Hu, one of the Eight Pillar Kingdoms, was born in the Li family of Longxi, but there are actually some sayings about it.

First of all, it is Li Hu's bloodline. His father Li Tianxi and his ancestor Li Xi are indeed Li's bloodline, but it is a very, very distant branch.

At that time, the father and son were stationed in Wuchuan Township, but they were just ordinary soldiers. In order to avoid the military chaos in Six Towns, they moved south and settled in Guang'a, Zhaojun.Later, Li Tianxi's son Li Hu was born, so it is said to be the Li family in Longxi... Yes, after all, the blood is here, but in fact, the Li family's thirteen Wangs, Li Hu's branch was separated from the Han Dynasty. The Li family of Zhao County.

The Li family of Zhaojun is no longer counted in Longxi, and belongs to a branch that has not developed well after being separated.

Li Hu is of this vein.

But who let others live up to their spirits, and became the Eight Pillar Kingdom.

As the saying goes, mothers are more valuable than their children, and fathers are more valuable than their children.

After Li Hu made his fortune, he changed his household registration and settled in Longxi for the continuation and development of his family.

Seeing that the child was promising, the Li family wanted to recognize their ancestors and return to their clan, so they acquiesced.

Because this kind of thing is of great benefit to the Longxi Li family.

Sure enough, as soon as Li Hu was recognized by the Li family in Longxi, Li's status began to expand again.Therefore, in the eyes of outsiders, Li Hu's lineage is the authentic Li family.

But in fact, as the direct blood of the first family of the Li family in Longxi and the direct blood of the Danyang family, Li Jing is very clear about the family's "reciprocity".

And not only him, but everyone in the other rooms also knew it.

Neither side owes the other.

From the outsiders' point of view, Li Yuan's position today is due to Li's contribution. Although this statement is true...but the contribution is definitely not that great, and it is more due to his own efforts.

As for this family, although Li Jing didn't have any bad feelings, at least he wasn't close.

Even with a bit of contempt.

But if you look down on them, you look down on them. Anyway, outsiders seem to be "family".

After hearing this, he didn't even accept the letter to this little brother of the same generation, and refuted his face.

So he nodded:

"Bring the letter in, let the two school captains rest for a while, and I will reply after reading it."

No one to be seen, but will reply.

Give enough face.

The soldiers took orders and left, and soon, a bamboo tube was brought up.

Li Jing didn't even bother to check whether the wax was intact, he just twisted it, pulled out the bamboo tube, and took out a letter from it.

At first, he looked at it more casually.

Because the front is full of polite words.

Very polite.

But nothing nutritious.

But later, when he saw Li Shimin's reminder that there was a vanguard army in Hedong, and the speculation about Hancheng, Sangquan, and Hejin, his brows frowned instantly.

After thinking about it, he said:
"Come here. Give me the letter of observation on the movement of the rebel Sun Hua in Fengyi County in the past few days."

Soon, a few thin pages were brought in front of him.

After watching it for a while, he got up and looked at the military terrain map of Beidi County...

self-mumbling:

"It seems... Beidi County is also in danger. Unfortunately, if the army is strong and horses are strong, let alone Hancheng, I can make it as solid as gold in Beidi County... Sigh."

With a long sigh, he shook his head, returned to the desk and picked up the pen.

Soon, a letter came out from the garrison mansion, and two riders galloped towards Longxi.

Then the two captains who set off from Yuxiang all night were solemnly received by him.

……

On the fourth day starting from Yu Township.

Passing through Yucheng, when there were still about 20 miles away from Yu Qun, with Du Ruhui's instruction, fifty riders had already galloped out and galloped in the direction of Yu Quan.

"call……"

Among the chariots and horses, Du Ruhui's bones seemed to loosen when he saw the fifty riders who disappeared.

Obviously, there is still a long way to go before arriving at Yuqian, but unfortunately, his mind has already let go.

According to the speed of these cavalry, they can return within an hour at the latest.

If there is no accident, they will also bring those flying imperial envoys in Yucai... The cavalry may be a little slower to assemble, but it should not be too slow.

This journey... was just short of the last breath, and it was over.

Although the enemy didn't move for some reason... the attack and killing that night was like a dream.

So unreal.

But no matter what, more than 2000 lives...

They brought it back.

Infinite merit.

Thinking of this, he couldn't help but look at Li Zhen who was driving beside him, only to see his brows suddenly frown.

"... Daoist?"

"Ok?"

Li Zhen, who had been thinking all the way, came back to his senses:

"what happened?"

"It's almost here, why is there no joy on the Taoist priest's face? On the contrary, he is frowning... What is the Taoist priest thinking?"

"I'm thinking about it later."

Of course, Li Zhen would not hide from Lao Du.

After taking a deep breath, it turned into a sigh:
"I don't know why I feel this way. But... there are more than 2000 people, and our experience has been so exhausting. Don't forget, there are tens of thousands of people in the north of Hedong. If they don't come to attack this time, it doesn't mean I won't come next time...so I'm thinking...if we can't stop it next time, or if others can't stop it, what will these people...what should we do?"

"..."

Du Ruhui was startled.

Following Li Zhen's words, the joy that had begun to spread in my heart suddenly faded away, replaced by a... greater ominousness, suddenly...

shrouded in the heart.

Yes.

what can we do about it?

Is this... really over?
(End of this chapter)