I, the military god of the Tang Dynasty, have risen since I destroyed the Turks

Chapter 6 Li Zheng sees through the huge class differences in feudal society
  "These belongings were sent by the Qin family."

"The purpose is to sever the relationship between me and Wan'er."

Li Zheng picked up his rice bowl and said calmly.

"Sever the relationship with Wan'er?"

Hearing this, Grandpa Zhou's expression changed, and his wrinkled old face instantly became gloomy:
  "Brother Zheng, we can't accept this money! Wan'er is such a good girl, how can she be bought with this money?"

"Where are the Qin family? No, I'm going to return the property."

"Grandpa Zhou, you don't have to worry."

"The Qin family has said that they will not take it back. They are the family of a prince, so this little property is nothing to them!"

"In their eyes, they are just sending a beggar away!"

Li Zheng laughed at himself.

Founding honors.

Small town merchant.

The gap between them is so huge that it simply cannot be described in words.

Through this incident, he also saw through the huge class gap in feudal society.

If he wants to run his own small business peacefully and live an ordinary life, he will never get the woman he loves.

If you want to be with Wan'er, you must change your current identity as a merchant.

And what the Qin brothers said before leaving was more than just a warning, they would definitely do that kind of thing.

He rashly went to the Duke Protector's Mansion in Chang'an to find Wan'er, which angered the Qin family. They could definitely let him disappear from the Chang'an world, and even the government wouldn't care.

I am a small businessman, but in the eyes of the nobles and the court, I am nothing more than an ant.

Thinking of this, Li Zheng's eyes burned with unwillingness.

"Brother Zheng, what's wrong with you?"

Grandpa Zhou looked at the fierce eyes across from him and felt a little strange.

He felt that Li Zheng had undergone tremendous changes when he came back from his mother's grave. The previous humility and gentleness were gone, replaced by coldness and ferocity.

What happened yesterday may have allowed Li Zheng to truly see through the warmth and coldness of the world.

"Grandpa Zhou!"

"I've made a decision!"

Li Zheng glanced at Grandpa Zhou who had a concerned face and said calmly.

"What decision?"

Grandpa Zhou was inexplicably worried.

"I have decided to join the army. Recently, notices have been posted everywhere on the streets, saying that we are recruiting new soldiers in Jinyang Prefecture. The Turks are constantly harassing the borders of the Tang Dynasty. The Tang Dynasty is preparing for a decisive battle with the Turks. I want to go to the battlefield!"

Facing Grandpa Zhou's worried eyes, Li Zheng didn't hide anything.

"what?"

"Join the army?"

Grandpa Zhou stood up suddenly and looked at Li Zheng with a horrified expression.

"No, absolutely not!"

"You have forgotten what your mother told you before she died. She is the most opposed to you joining the army."

"You are only fifteen years old, still a half-grown child, not old enough to join the army, why are you joining in the fun!"

"Also, your Grandpa Zhou has been on the battlefield. Do you know how dangerous the battlefield is? Going to the battlefield is equivalent to losing half your life. I don't agree! I absolutely disagree!"

"I promised your mother to take good care of you, and I will never allow you to die!"

Grandpa Zhou shook his head like a rattle and firmly opposed it.

"Grandpa Zhou, I must join the army!"

Li Zheng’s attitude was also very firm:

"Since I took over the vinegar shop left by my mother, I have solidified my identity as a merchant. This identity cannot be changed."

"Grandpa Zhou, you know how low a businessman's status is. He can't wear silk clothes, can't get any honors, and is even more lowly than a farmer in the countryside."

"With my status, can I marry Wan'er? Impossible!" "There is only one way of joining the army in front of me that can give me room for advancement. I must kill enemies on the battlefield and gain fame. , this is also the only way for me to change my identity.”

"As for age? Look at my figure, it's no worse than an adult!"

With that said, Li Zheng stood up, rolled up his sleeves to reveal his muscular arms, and waved them in front of Grandpa Zhou.

Seeing that Grandpa Zhou was silent, Li Zheng continued:
  "Grandpa Zhou, you may be right. There is no danger in going to the battlefield, but I have to do this."

"For Wan'er, I can't live in such humiliation!"

"I must live a decent life and show it to the Qin family. I want to marry Wan'er home from the Duke's Mansion in a glorious manner!"

"I've figured it out, I can't live in this small place for the rest of my life."

"A real man can either be buried in horse leather, or he can make great contributions and achieve a great career!"

Li Zheng's heroic words completely left Grandpa Zhou speechless.

It's been a long time!

Grandpa Zhou finally came to his senses and said:

"Brother Zheng, have you really decided?"

"Ok!"

"I thought about it all day and night, and kowtowed to my mother's grave at my mother's grave, asking her to forgive me!"

Li Zheng said firmly.

"Ugh!"

"I have already said that Brother Zheng is a crouching dragon and will fly into the sky sooner or later."

"Since you are so firm, Grandpa Zhou supports you!"

Grandpa Zhou sighed from the bottom of his heart.

"Grandpa Zhou, please help me take good care of this home. This is my root. When I become successful, I will take Wan'er back here to care for you until you die!"

Li Zheng said with confidence.

……

The next day.

Li Zheng got up before dawn, picked up the package he had prepared last night, left a letter for Grandpa Zhou, and left resolutely.

Just as Li Zheng was leaving, Grandpa Zhou's melancholy face appeared at the window of the next room.

He stood in front of the window and watched Li Zheng go away quietly.

Then he came to Chenjingfang, picked up the letter left by Li Zheng on the table, and murmured:

"Brother Zheng, don't worry!"

"Your Grandpa Zhou will definitely protect this home for you. I am waiting for you to return in good condition and return to your hometown with honor!"

As he spoke, he opened the letter.

"Grandpa Zhou, I know you are worried that I will be in danger if I go to the battlefield, but for Wan'er, even the danger is worth it."

"However, I still promise you that I will protect myself and come back safely and alive."

"Also, in the box in my bedroom, there is the vinegar recipe left by my mother. I hope grandpa can run the vinegar shop well. When I come back, Wan'er, I, and you will carry forward the vinegar shop and open the shop. Go to Chang'an City and spread the most delicious Shanxi mature vinegar all over the country..."

"Finally, I hope Grandpa Zhou will take care of himself. I want to see you in good health when I return. I hope that when Wan'er and I have a child, I can call you Grandpa!"

"I wish you good health and a long life! My grandson Li Zhengliu."

Grandpa Zhou held the letter left by Li Zheng with tears streaming down his face, his hands trembling and his voice choked with sobs:

"Brother Zheng, you can go with peace of mind. This vinegar shop is not only your root, but also my home."

"Grandpa Zhou knows that you are not an ordinary person. You will definitely become famous and return home with honor. Grandpa will be waiting for your return in good health."

"When you and Wan'er have a child, grandpa will help you take care of the child and accompany him to grow up just like you!"

"Brother Zheng, just feel free to go into battle and kill the enemy! Don't have any worries!"

"Also, as you said, I will definitely help you open vinegar shops all over the country!"

Grandpa Zhou held the letter tightly and looked into the distance with firm eyes...

(End of this chapter)