Li Shimin

Chapter 261
From Chang'an to Hedong, it can be reached in one day on a fast horse.

Soon, the five generations of Xue Rengui's ancestors, plus all the relationships around him in this world, were clearly investigated.

Three days later, in Li Xuan's small courtyard, the butler Li Chang respectfully reported to Li Xuan.

"Your Majesty, Xue Rengui was born in Xiu Village, Longmen County, Jiangzhou, Hedong Road. He is a descendant of the Xue family in Hedong. He has not been valued by the Xue family in Hedong since he was a child. However, this son is the sixth grandson of Xue Andu, the king of Hedong in the Northern Wei Dynasty. His great-grandfather Xue Rong, His grandfather Xue Yan and father Xue Gui successively served as officials in the Northern Wei, Northern Zhou and Sui dynasties.

His father, Xue Gui, used to be Zanzhi of Xiangcheng County in the former dynasty, but he died young. Later, Xue's mother also fell ill and went with him, leaving only a few acres of land for Xue Rengui.

So far, Xue Rengui has been farming at home to make a living, because he has a lot of food every day, he sees this and works for the big landlords nearby to earn money to buy food, and he often goes hunting in the mountains, but he is often not full..."

After finishing speaking, Li Chang couldn't help being surprised.

On the side, Cheng Chusi, Li Chengqian and others were also full of astonishment.

In the past few days, they also went to see how Xue Rengui was eating.

When there were enough steamed buns and food, the guy actually ate ten... no, twelve big steamed buns at a time.

It's just that they were all curious about how that fellow had such a big belly, how he managed to pack so many steamed buns.

"Unexpectedly, that Xue Rengui is still a family of officials!"

"Still from a famous family!"

Li Xuan was a little dazed.

Xue Rengui is not only from the Xue family in Hedong, but also from a family of officials.

You know, the Xue family in Hedong is a big family second only to the seven families with five surnames. The fort wall, that is, a small castle that only belongs to the Xue family, can station troops there.

Although after the Tang Dynasty unified the whole country, local tyrants were not allowed to raise private soldiers without permission.

However, which aristocratic family does not secretly raise some private soldiers to protect the property of each family.

As for the generals like the Xue family, everyone can lead troops to fight, and they are the ones who are so powerful that they can directly rebel.

Fortunately, the Xue family never had the idea of ​​rebelling.

The brothers Xue Wanjun, the general of the left guard, and Xue Wanche, the general of the right leader, also held great military power in the court.

With this status alone, no matter how weak the relationship between Xue Rengui and the Xue family is, as long as he shows his strength, he will definitely be taken seriously, but how did he get so miserable?
After thinking about it, Li Xuan chuckled lightly and ignored it.

"This son, you can be my prince's personal guard!"

"My lord, this villain will call this son up!"

Li Chang said quickly.

Li Chang wasn't surprised by what Li Xuan said.

Otherwise, they would not have tried their best to investigate Xue Rengui to the bottom.

Soon, Xue Rengui, who was even splashed with cement ideas, followed Li Chang, and walked in cautiously.

"The villain sees the king, and sees you young men!"

"In front of this king, there is no need to be polite!"

Li Xuan nodded in response, and continued to ask: "My lord these days, I see that you are honest and honest, and you come from a family of officials and eunuchs. You only come to work here to fill your stomach, and let you be a powerhouse." Sergeant, I feel sorry for you!"

"My lord, but the villain has eaten a little too much these days?"

Xue Rengui's face became anxious, and he said quickly: "Please don't drive the villain away, the villain will never eat so many steamed buns next time!"

Li Xuan: "..."

Li Yuan, Li Chengqian and others were shocked.

"When will this king drive you away?"

Li Xuan said helplessly.

"The words of the king?" Xue Rengui was a little surprised.

"My king wants you to be my personal guard, are you willing?" Li Xuandao.

"Report to the king, the villain is willing!"

Xue Rengui looked overjoyed.

He grew up in a family of officials and officials, even though he was born, Li Xuanba died early.

However, he had also heard about Li Xuanba's deeds, and he admired Li Xuanba even more.

Now, to have the opportunity to grow up as Li Xuanba's personal guard, he is naturally willing in every possible way.

Of course, the most important thing is that he has heard that this lord raises so many domestic animals in Lijiazhuang, but it is for food.Moreover, as long as he became the personal guard of the king, he would be able to eat every meal openly.

Although he is simple and honest, he is not stupid.

"So, you will go with the butler to meet Dianjun Ma Xi of the Marriage Office and Dianjun Zheng Fu of the Tent House in a while. After a few days, His Majesty's imperial guards will withdraw, and the guards of Li Family Village will be handed over to you!"

Li Xuan said.

"Forbidden Army?"

Xue Rengui was taken aback.

"The soldiers around Lijiazhuang are all His Majesty's imperial guards!"

Li Xuan explained.

"I see!"

After listening, Xue Rengui nodded slowly, his eyes thoughtful.

"No need to think about it!"

Li Xuan glanced at Xue Rengui, and introduced: "The old man next to this king is the current Supreme Emperor! And they are the crown prince Li Chengqian, the king of Huaiwei Li Baoding, the eldest son of the prince of Hejian County Li Chongyi, Su Guo Cheng Chusi on the palace..."

Following Li Xuan's introduction, Xue Rengui's eyes couldn't help but widen, full of shock.

Immediately, he quickly saluted.

"The villain Hedong Xueli has met the Supreme Emperor, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, His Highness King Huaiwei, and all the young gentlemen!"

"Ok!"

Li Yuan made an exception and nodded, and responded, obviously he also valued Xue Rengui more.

As for Li Chengqian and the others, they all nodded in response with joy on their faces.

Born in a famous family, the Hedong Xue family, who was also the heir of Wu Xun, was also valued by his master, and became the personal guard of Jin Wang, so he became his own.

Among the great families in the world, only the Xue family has an appetite for their noble children.

"It's so good, you become the master's personal guard, and I can often practice martial arts with you in the future!"

Cheng Chusi's face was full of joy, "Li Chongyi and Yuchi Baolin are not my opponents!"

"Hey, you guys are taking turns with a big axe, it's not light or heavy, who dares to carry it hard."

Li Chongyi glared angrily.

"That's right, if you compete with me for horse lance, I'll give you ten moves, but you can't do anything to me!" Yuchi Baolin said.

As for Li Chengqian and the others, they ignored these bastards.

All day long, he knew how to compete for strength, so he had the guts to compete with him on steel crossbows.

Seeing this, Li Xuan was helpless.

Let Li Chang quickly take Xue Rengui away, and report to Dianjun Ma Xi of the Marriage Office and Dianjun Zheng Fu of the Tent House.

As for Xue Rengui staying in the Marriage Mansion, it is fine to stay in the Tent Nei Mansion.

However, the fact that His Royal Highness King Jin took a fancy to Xue Rengui and took him into his personal guard still spread among the craftsmen and the forced laborers on the construction site.

Within a few days, Li Chang found Li Xuan with a depressed face.

On the construction site, there were dozens of young laborers out of thin air, each of them had tender skin and a fair complexion, and looked like a noble family.It doesn't matter, the most important thing is that these hard laborers eat more and do less work.

Moreover, those Zi people and craftsmen did not dare to provoke them.

"Get them all out!"

Li Xuan's face darkened. Although his Jin Palace is small, it is not crooked, anyone can enter.

"What else?"

After a while, Li Xuan was a little puzzled when he saw that Li Chang was still standing still.

"Your Majesty, there are also some disciples from the Xungui family running around in Zhuangzi!" Li Chang said.

"Scurrying around?"

Li Xuan was startled.

"It's around the chicken pen, pig pen, and duck pen, but the paddy field is the most!" Li Chang said cautiously.

"What are they doing? How did they get in here?"

As soon as Li Xuan's expression changed, he stood up and walked out.

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(End of this chapter)