Chapter 10: Warriors
Li He looked up and saw that this girl was slim, delicate and heroic.
The two looked at each other and were silent for a long time.
Suddenly, there was a commotion outside the wall, breaking the silence between the two: "Why is the thief gone?" Let me search this house. Immediately, there was a sharp knock at the door.
Li He realized that he was still kneeling, so he quickly stood up and smiled awkwardly at the girl.
A smile flashed in the girl's eyes, and she turned and walked towards the gate, causing the servant to open it.
A guard outside the door: "Ji Shang's Mansion searches for thieves, but in your Mansion?" β
The girl: "No. Is there a thief in the mansion of the court official? β
The guard became suspicious and said arrogantly: "Just in case, it's better to search." After speaking, he had to beckon the guards to break into Li Fu's mansion.
The girl stepped forward: "Bold! Li Jiao's mansion, you dare to trespass? β
The guards did not relent: "That thief is making trouble in Ji Shangfu, and we are ordered to arrest him." β
The girl: "Have you ever seen a thief enter my Li family's mansion?" β
The guard was stunned: "No." β
The girl: "Do you have any official documents for sea fishing?" β
The guard's heart became weak: "No." β
The girl: "As soon as you didn't see the thief in my Li Mansion, you trespassed without permission, which is rudeness first; Second, there is no official document, which is a perversion of the law. Master Ji Shang is highly respected, and he will definitely not make such a decision. It must be you minions who act on their own, how does Master Ji usually teach you? β
The guards didn't expect this girl to look thin, but she had such courage that she didn't dare to break in. The guard was unwilling, so he had to apologize to the girl: "I'm rude, I'm bothering a lot, please calm the girl's anger." After saying that, he led the people back.
Seeing everyone go away, Li He, who had been hiding in the shadows, stepped forward to thank the girl: "Thank you, girl, for breaking the siege." Dare to ask the girl's name? β
The girl: "My name is Li Xinyu, and Li Zhi is my father." β
Li He woke up suddenly: "Miss Li, take me to see Father Ling, there is something important." β
Li He followed Li Xinyu, saw Li Feed, and told everything that happened in Ji Shang's Mansion tonight. Li Xinyu listened to it and couldn't stop laughing. Li Cai was annoyed: "You two, it's just nonsense, just break into Ji Shang's Mansion without permission, it's not good to talk about it, but you go to climb the wall to peek at the beauty." β
Li He was ashamed: "Master Li, it's our fault, you will scold later, now it is important to find a way to rescue Brother Wei first." β
Li Fu thought for a while: "Wei Qi is indeed a rare general, you now follow me to report to Di Hou Ye and see how he decides." β
Li He followed Li Fu to Di Hou Mansion and told him what happened in Ji Shang Mansion tonight. Di Hou Ye was angry and funny, thought for a long time, and said to Li He: "It's okay, early tomorrow morning, you go directly to Ji Shang's Mansion to apologize for your sins and beg for help, Master Ji Shang is a master in the academic world, and he has always loved talented people, and he will not be embarrassed by you." β
Early the next morning, Li He came to Ji Shang's Mansion early and asked the guards outside the door to report that Li He was visiting.
After a while, the servants in the house came out and took Li He to see Ji Shang. Ji Shang originally had a serious face, but when he saw Li He, he immediately smiled: "Isn't this the son of Li He who didn't like things and didn't feel sorry for himself when he was talking about the Tao last night?" β
Li He hurriedly saluted: "Thanks to Master Ji's memory, the younger generation feels very honored." I came here today to apologize to the master, last night, I came to the banquet with my friends, I was very happy, I got carried away, I lost my dignity for a while, and disturbed the purity of your mansion. I would like to sincerely apologize to the master and ask the master to open up to my friend. β
Ji Shang smiled: "Young people, it's not uncommon to be young and frivolous, so Li Gongzi doesn't have to worry." Someone came and let Li Gongzi's friend go. β
After a while, Wei Qi was brought in, and his face was still a little bruised. Li He thanked Master Ji Shang and said goodbye, and left Ji Shang's Mansion with Wei Qi and got into the carriage.
Wei Qi sat upright, not saying a word. Li He was terrified: "Brother Wei, how is your injury, is there a big problem?" β
Wei Qi didn't answer, just stared at Li He fiercely. Li He was stared at and furious: "Brother Wei, you have something to say." β
Wei Qi jumped out coldly: "Who is the thief?" β
Li He hurriedly smiled: "Brother Wei, misunderstanding, don't be angry." Little brother, I thought at the time, instead of the two of us being arrested together, it would be better to leave one of us to go back and move the rescuers. You see that I came here early this morning, and I was very worried that my eldest brother would suffer from flesh and skinγγγγγγ β
Wei Qi didn't wait for Li He to finish speaking, roared angrily and pounced.
The carriage shook violently...
Li He and Wei Qi returned to Di Hou's Mansion and asked Di Hou Ye for his guilt. Di Hou Ye didn't mention the old thing, so he asked Wei Qi how his injuries were. Wei Qi: "Hou Ye Xie cares, the last general is a rough person, this skin injury is nothing." β
Wei Qi was unhindered, and Di Hou Ye was much relieved. Seeing that Li He had been keeping his head down, he was secretive, and wondered in his heart: "Master Li, if there is something wrong, please raise your head and speak." β
Li He was stunned for a long time, but he had to look up, only to see a huge dark circle in his right eye. It made everyone laugh.
Di Hou Ye got back to business: "Okay, let's get down to business." This morning, King Yu convened a hundred officials and announced that Lord Li Fu would assume the post of prime minister and preside over the work of changing the law. β
Li He and Wei Qi congratulated Li Feed. Li Feed thanked Di Hou Ye: "Thanks to the appreciation of King Yu and Di Hou Ye, I have entrusted me with an important position." Li Fu will definitely do his best to repay the kindness of the king and the marquis. β
Di Hou Ye: "His Royal Highness the King of Yu has officially approved the law of encouraging farming and leveling grain prices. His Majesty appreciated these two methods, and even Marquis Ji had many good words. However, between King Yu's words, there seems to be an endless meaning. β
Li Fu pondered for a moment: "The change of law arises because of defeat." At present, these two changes are both aimed at rectifying internal affairs and have no effect on strengthening the army. His Royal Highness King Yu still wants us to offer a strong army? β
Di Hou Ye stroked his beard: "Lord Li's words are reasonable. What do you have to do to manage the army? β
The crowd was silent for a long time. Li He replied: "It is better to implement the law of "martial arts". β
Di Hou Ye: "What is the law of martial arts?" β
Li He: "Our Yu country is located in the Central Plains, often invaded by the four countries, and the number of soldiers is limited, so it is inevitable to lose sight of the beginning. The villain thinks that the soldiers are fine, not many. It's better to build an elite division, and it's better to call it a warrior. β
Wei Qi: "How to build a warrior?" β
Li He: "First of all, select the best people. Helmets and heavy armor from head to toe; These men must be able to draw a bow of twelve stones, and carry fifty arrows on their backs, and carry spears, and swords at their waists, and carry three days' rations; can also run a hundred miles in half a day before he can be selected as a martial artist. β
Li Feed: "The conditions are so harsh, I'm afraid no one will come to the election." β
Li He: "Whoever is selected as a military soldier will be given his land and exempted from servitude and taxes for his whole family." Under the heavy reward, there will be brave men. β
Di Hou Ye pondered for a moment and praised: "The method of martial arts is very good, and Li Gongzi really skipped people." Tomorrow, I will report the law of the martial arts to Your Majesty. β
At the other end, in the Jihou Mansion. Ji Hou Ye was talking secretly with a young man.
The young man: "Master Hou, today in the main hall, His Majesty King Yu announced that Li Fu will be the prime minister, why don't you object?" When it comes to changing the law, you still praise it, why is that? β
Ji Hou Ye smiled slightly: "Tian Cuo, don't you know, Di Chu and Li Zhi are walking into the bureau I set up step by step. β