Horse on the World

Chapter 15
"Follow the heavens, the emperor Zhao said..."

Fang Wenshan, the prefect of Dingzhou, and Xiao Yuanshan, the commander of the Dingzhou Army, led the civil and military forces in Dingzhou. They knelt in a yard, bowed their heads and listened to the imperial envoys. People with enough weight have already learned it clearly through different channels, and now it is just a formality.

As Captain Yingyang, Li Qing was not qualified to come here to listen to the imperial decree, but this imperial decree contained a special decree for him, so he had to come forward and kneel at the end. Hearing what he said clearly, he just lowered his head and thought about his own thoughts, Li Tuizhi, Shou Ninghou, his nominal second uncle, how should he face him?
Finally heard the sound of thanking "Long live, long live, long live", all the people present breathed a sigh of relief. The defeat of the Dingzhou army is now over, and everyone present is fine. It’s still the same as before, and what’s still going on now, only one person has a pie in the sky, that is Li Qing, the former Lieutenant of Changsheng Camp Yunhui, who was promoted to three ranks in a row, from Yingyang Xiaowei to Zhenwu Xiaowei, and became The chief officer of the Changsheng Camp, a general, from now on, he can be called a general, a 20-year-old general!All the people looked at Li Qing enviously, he is from the Li family, no wonder, the son of this aristocratic family has to be promoted even if he has no achievements, not to mention that Li Qing still has real military achievements in this big defeat .

Li Qing accepted everyone's congratulations in a daze, followed them to finish drinking the welcome wine for the imperial envoy, and then went back to Changsheng camp in a daze.

Having received the order, Wang Qinian and others raised the new flag of the Changsheng Camp to the head of the camp, and only 1000 people in the whole camp lined up neatly to welcome their generals back to the camp.

"Welcome to the general!" Thousands of people shouted in unison, startled Li Qing, who was stunned, and finally came back to his senses. Seeing the eager eyes of Wang Qinian and his subordinates, he waved his hand feebly , "Forget it, you guys go back first, I want to rest!" Still with his subordinates, he walked to the tent alone, he wanted to think quietly, he knew that next, Shouninghou Li Tuizhi would definitely find him.

Behind him, Wang Qinian and others had already captured Tang Hu and Yang Yidao, and they were asking about what happened in the state capital.

The imperial envoy Xingyuan, Li Tui looked up and down Li Qing in front of him, Kui Wu's figure was a head taller than himself and his third brother, his face vaguely had the shadow of his third brother when he was young, but his eyes flickered With a look that doesn't match his age, it's a look that has been through the wind and frost for a long time, and he has seen all the mortals clearly, and there is also a hint of arrogance and disobedience.

"Li Qing, General of the Changsheng Battalion, greet the imperial envoy!" Li Qing hesitated for a moment, and continued to pay respects.

Hey!Li Tuizhi sneered, as expected by his lord father, this Li Qing was resentful, no wonder his lord father arranged for him to come here in person.

"Why, you don't want to call out even the second uncle?" Li Tuizhi didn't go to help Li Qing, but said coldly.

Li Qing fell on the ground, neither getting up nor answering.Stubbornly put his head on the ground, without saying a word.The two hairs were in a stalemate for a while, and finally Li Tuizhi sighed, "Forget it, you really are a stubborn one, get up!"

Li Qing got up, stood aside with his hands tied, and looked down at his toes. "Sit!" Li Tuizhi said angrily.

"Third Brother has been keeping your matter a secret. Father and I only found out this time." Li Tuizhi said slowly. Knowing, "Do you hate your father in your heart?"

"Don't dare!" Li Qing spat out two words from his throat.

"I don't dare to say it, but I hate it in my heart, don't I?" Li Tuizhi took a sip of tea slowly and said, "Actually, I don't blame you. If this matter is left on me, I will hate it too." .”

"From the fact that you don't want to call me uncle, I know that you have a lot of hatred, but you haven't changed your name, which means that you still recognize that you belong to the Li family." Li Tuizhi nodded, twirling his beard. Said: "That's good, this makes my father very happy. If you change your surname, this time this general will not be in your hands."

Li Qing raised his head and looked at Li Tuizhi with piercing eyes.

"Do you know why I came to Dingzhou in person this time?"

"Aren't you here to announce the decree?" Li Qing asked back.

Hmph, Li Tuizhi sneered and said, "Is it necessary for me to come in person for running errands like Xuanzhi? This time, it was my father who personally ordered me to come. The Xuanzhi office is just on the way. The main thing is for you." Come."

"I, I don't understand!" Li Qing snapped.

Li Tuizhi nodded in satisfaction. This kid didn't claim to be an official, which opened a gap psychologically. This is not surprising at all. In this era, the concept of clan is much stronger than the concept of country.

"I came here this time to untie your knot and let you return to the Li family. You haven't been listed in the genealogy yet. This time, my father has listed your name on the genealogy. When you have time to return When you are in the capital, you will be formally allowed to recognize your ancestors. You are the eldest son of the Marquis of Weiyuan, there is no doubt about that."

Looking at the eloquent Li Tuizhi, the undeniable Li Tuizhi, and the undeniable Li Tuizhi, Li Qing's mind was spinning like lightning. It's been a long time since he came to this world, and he understands it. Enough, Da Chu, is no longer a dynasty with the supremacy of imperial power. The power of the dynasty is basically controlled in the hands of the major families. It is no exaggeration to say that if several major families join hands, it is easy to change the emperor, but now the major families Containing each other made Da Chu Gouyan gasping for breath. Once this balance is broken, Da Chu's collapse will only happen in the blink of an eye, and the Li family is a pivotal member of these aristocratic families.Leaning on this big tree, I will live a better life, not to mention that my body originally belonged to the Li family.

"Thank you, Grandfather and Second Uncle." Li Qing said in a low voice.

Hearing this, Li Tuizhi showed a smile on his face. The reason why An Guogong sent him here was because he was worried that Li Qingjie would be arrogant and resentful towards Li Shi, and refused to recognize his ancestors. If you work hard, it will be in vain.Now Li Qing's reaction was obviously better than expected, and from Li Tuizhi's point of view, it was only natural.

"Okay, very good, since that's the case, you and I can talk freely." Li Tuizhi nodded, "Nephew, you left home when you were young and have been wandering around, what do you think of the current situation? ?”

Is this to test yourself?Li Qing said secretly.

"The imperial power is declining, and the aristocratic family controls the government. If it is serious, it is like cutting a drama right now. The big Chu is already in a storm. Once the wind and rain hit, it will definitely collapse." Li Qing said in a deep voice.

Li Tuizhi clasped his hands together, "Since the current situation is so bad, you still tell me what I should do, Mrs. Li? Should I continue to support Da Chu, or should I retreat and protect myself?"

Li Qing's eyes flickered, "As far as the family is concerned, the family is still in balance, and Da Chu is still dying. My Li family should support Da Chu, maintain the reputation of righteousness, and secretly accumulate strength. Once the wind blows, we can compete In the Central Plains, retreat can protect the prosperity of the clan."

"How to accumulate strength, do you know the current situation of my Li family?" Li Tuizhi asked back.

Li Qing stood up, walked up to Li Tuizhi, dipped his hand in the tea, and drew a few strokes on the coffee table, "Uncle, please look, my Li family is strong, but the land of Yizhou is actually the place of the Fourth World War , there is no danger to prove, and the production is abundant. Once the world is in chaos, our Yizhou can protect itself, but it is even more difficult to go further. If the chaos lasts, our Yizhou will be spied on. At that time, it was the day when our Li family declined, so getting out of Yizhou was already the key to our Li family's layout."

Li Tuizhi took a deep look at Li Qing, "If it's you, what should I do?"

Li Qing smiled slightly, "My lord grandfather is far-sighted, isn't he already doing it now?"

Li Tuizhi laughed loudly, "If Jia'er is like this, I'm the Li family's blessing. Third brother, third brother, I really don't know what you think, such a beautiful child, you actually let her go to exile?"

"Uncle's praise, Li Qing is just a frog in a well, he speaks wildly about the current situation, the second uncle is not to be blamed." Li Qing bowed.

"No, you're quite right. My lord father has exactly this intention. My lord father's discussion of the current situation earlier coincides with what you saw. But Qing'er, you are just a little girl in Dingzhou. General, what is there to care about? You must know that you belong to the Dingzhou Army in the future, and it is impossible for the Li family to occupy the Dingzhou Army." Li Tuizhi asked.

Li Qing proudly said: "Your mother will turn into a dragon when encountering a storm. Uncle, it is not Li Qing who is boasting. As long as I have a piece of land, within three years, I will let Dingzhou be in my Li family's pocket. Troubled times When it is approaching, Dingzhou and Yizhou will attack in both directions, take Fuzhou, and the three states will become one, and the world can ask about it."

"Okay!" Li Tuizhi laughed and said, "I am worthy of my Li clan, Qing'er, today I promise you that if you can win Dingzhou within three years, the Li clan's third house will be Your heir will be you, not your father's legitimate son Li Feng."

Li Tuizhi walked around the room excitedly. He was originally ordered by Lord An to appease Li Qing, and he just laid a pawn by the way. Unexpectedly, Li Qing was amazingly talented and could see the current situation very clearly. The goal is obvious, it is obviously well thought out, and I have long thought about it, so I can't help but feel lucky that I have come this trip.

"Qing'er, I brought you 10 taels of silver when I came this time. I think you used a lot of money for the initial construction of the Changsheng Camp. You must hold this army firmly in your hands. Father knows that you are now There is not much manpower, so when the opportunity comes, I will also bring a few staff members, you will use it first, if it is convenient, you can stay, and if you want anything in the future, just ask, if you want people, we will give them, and if you want money, you will give money."

Li Qing thought to himself, money is of course needed, but people are nothing. If you have too many people, is Changsheng Camp still mine?I thought so in my heart, but my mouth kept saying thanks.

"Remember, Qing'er, if there is a clan, there is you, Li Qing. Without the clan, then you are nothing." Li Tui looked at Li Qing seriously, "For the glory of the Li clan."

Li Qing knelt down fiercely and put his hands on his chest: "For the Li family!"

(End of this chapter)