Xi Shi's father, Shi Qiao, turned out to be a grassroots officer in the Vietnamese army. After the Vietnamese army was dismissed, he returned to his hometown and made a living collecting firewood.

He told Fan Li that over the years, he had organized some young men in the village, and each of them had prepared a long stem as a weapon, and Shi Qiao taught them some fighting skills, as well as some combat formations on the battlefield. Also, teach some of the rules of discipline in the army. To equip these young people with the most basic qualities of a soldier. If an army is formed, such a militia can be put into battle after a little reorganization and running-in.

Fan Li was very interested when he heard it, and Shi Qiao was not assigned, so he did a good job in his hometown. This was a very good way, and after the defeat, 5,000 veterans of the Yue Kingdom were dismissed. These veterans have survived countless battles, and they all have a wealth of combat experience. It is the essence of the Vietnamese army. If these 5,000 veterans are mobilized and let each of them train a militia capable of fighting in their hometowns, once they have the opportunity, the Yue Kingdom can form a powerful army in an extreme time.

Fan Li said: "Uncle, you did a very good job. I will later go to the king and spread your experience throughout the country. - Your family still lives in the same place, right? ”

Shi Qiao said: "Oh, I just care about talking, please sit at home." ”

Fan Li said, "Okay, we're about to go to your house to sit down." ”

Shi Qiao said: "General, please, girl, please." ”

Shi Qiao led the way, Fan Li and Zimei led the horses, followed behind, and came to the west of the village after a while. Shi Qiao's house was rebuilt and became bigger. It can be seen that life has been good these years.

Before he arrived at the door, Shi Qiao shouted: "Mother-in-law, you are here." ”

Shi's mother walked out with an apron, and saw Fan Li and Zimei walking with a horse, Mr. was stunned, and recognized Fan Li when he left, and was very surprised, and quickly took off the apron, walked a few steps, and bowed down: "I've seen the general, I've seen the girl." ”

Fan Li hurriedly grabbed Shi's mother: "Auntie, Fan Li is a junior, so she can't accept this gift." ”

Shi Mu smiled, and tears came down: "My lord, please sit down." More than ten years have passed in the blink of an eye. Is there any news of my daughter? ”

Fan Li said: "I came to Ramie Village this time because I was entrusted by Xi Shi's little sister to visit the two old people. ”

Shi Qiao said: "Thank you, sir! ”

Shi's mother said, "How is the situation of the girl? Are you still comfortable living? ”

Fan Li said: "Little sister Xi Shi is very good, and she has not suffered any grievances in Wu Kingdom. The two old people are relieved. ”

As he spoke, he took out Xi Shi's jade bracelet and golden hairpin, sent it to Shi Qiao and Shi Mu, and said: "This Xi Shi little sister wears items every day, specially asked me to bring them to the second elder, please accept it, seeing this thing is equivalent to seeing your daughter." ”

Shi's mother trembled her hands, but the bracelet and the golden hairpin were gently stroked, and then they were attached to her face, not only tears flowed: "My baby ......"

Then, he sent it to Shi Qiao: "Master, you see, you touch." ”

Shi Qiao raised his hand and stroked the bracelet and the golden hairpin, his eyes couldn't help but redden, and the two strangled them dripped silently.

Shi's mother said: "When I saw these two things, I knew that my daughter was not guilty. ”

Zimei stepped forward and said, "Uncle, aunt, Miss Xi Shi is favored by King Wu over there, and the people around her are very good to her. The second elder can rest assured. ”

Fan Li stood up and bowed deeply to Shi Qiao and Shi Mu. Panicked, the old couple hurriedly returned the salute: "Don't be an adult!" ”

Fan Li said: "Old man, Fan Li represents the king, the minister of civil and military affairs, and the people of Yue Kingdom, thank you for giving birth to a good daughter." Xi Shi has made great contributions to the great cause of the restoration of the Yue Kingdom. Her role alone is stronger than 100,000 soldiers and horses. It can be said that without Xi Shi, there would be no great cause of recovering the country. Little Sister Xi Shi will surely be immortal! ”

With tears in her eyes, Shi's mother said, "Don't praise her like this, she is a girl, can she have such great ability?" ”

Fan Li said: "Fan Li just told the truth, and did not exaggerate, Xi Shi played such a role." ”

Shi Qiao said: "My lord, we are very happy if you say this in front of us. But please don't say this in front of your daughter, young people are easy to be impetuous, and if you praise her, she won't know the east, west, north and south. ”

Zimei said: "I am with Xi Shi all day long, she is not that kind of person." ”

Shi Qiao looked at Fan Li and said slowly: "My lord, my subordinates have a word to say to my lord. Please don't mention the little girl on some big occasions. Our Shi family doesn't want her to be famous for eternity, but hopes that the fewer people in the world know about this, the better. ”

Fan Li said: "Uncle, Xi Shi can not be buried, the King of Yue has issued an edict to include Xi Shi Zheng Dan in the list of martyrs, and will be commended after the restoration of the country, and set up a tablet in the temple for people to pay respects." ”

Shi Qiao sighed: "My lord, Xi Shi is just a chess piece for the restoration of the country. We are ashamed of our daughters for doing this. When I think about that, I feel sad. However, I did not hesitate to sacrifice my daughter for the sake of the king. This is really a helpless move, if Shi Qiao's old life can be exchanged for Xi Shi not doing this. I'd rather give my life! ”

Fan Li's face was full of guilt, and he bowed down and said, "Uncle, Fan Li understands your feelings. If Fan Li is in your position, he will think the same way. The initiator of this matter is Fan Li, Fan Li and Xi Shi have already sworn an alliance with each other. Fan Li will never live up to Xi Shi. ”

Shi Qiao said: "Since the lord said so, then the subordinates dared to make a request. ”

Fan Li said: "Old man, please speak, Fan Li has nothing to do." ”

Shi Qiao said: "As far as his subordinates know, because of the construction of Gusutai, the national strength of Wu has declined, and the people are hungry. And our country is now thriving, and its national strength has improved. The subordinates expect that the great cause of recovering the country will be accelerated. That is, a few years later, Wu Yue will have another decisive battle. Regardless of victory or defeat, please lead Xi Shi to leave Wu and let her live the second half of her life innocently. ”

Fan Li said: "Old man, Fan Li must live up to your trust and fulfill your wishes." ”

Shi Qiao said: "Please remind Xi Shi from time to time that she is not really marrying her husband, but is going to send her husband to the guillotine." Because Fucha is our enemy, the enemy of the Yue country. ”

Fan Li praised: "The old man is high-spirited, Fan Li always reminds Xi Shi, please rest assured." ”

Shi Qiao said: "If Xi Shi is greedy for glory and wealth, and does not listen to you, which endangers the great cause of restoring the country, you will kill her, and it is a shame to keep it!" ”。

Shi Mu unconsciously cried bitterly: "The master, can you not say it?" ”

Fan Lizi was moved. Fan Li said: "Old man, you hand over Xi Shi to Fan Li, and Fan Li will arrange the best result for Xi Shi." What you say will never happen. Fan Li assures you that Xi Shi will not disgrace you, and what she will bring you will only be glory, not shame. ”