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Nearly two months have passed since returning to Shandong in mid-September, and Li Xiao finally has time to go to Tielong City in Shanxian County, Shandong Province to check the progress of all work in this steel city.

Li Xiao and his entourage set off from Chifengwei and traveled westward, and the route he planned was to pass through Laizhou, Qingzhou, and Jinan from east to west, and then turn south to Yanzhou until Shanxian County.

When he was traveling to the south, Li Xiao went to the governor's office and met with Li Maofang, the governor of Shandong.

To Li Xiao's surprise, Li Maofang extended a warm welcome to Li Xiao and others.

In the living room, Li Maofang held a delicate teacup, raised it slightly to Li Xiao, and said with a smile: "Commander Li, this is an old man from Benxian, specially brought the best pre-rain tea, please Commander Li taste it." ”

Li Xiao looked respectful, he held the teacup, took a sip, and then smiled at Li Maofang and said: "Lord Governor, it is really good tea, the entrance is moist and sweet, and it makes people have an endless aftertaste." ”

Li Maofang hurriedly said: "Since Commander Li likes it, this pre-rain tea, Benxian chatted about it, and gave it to Commander Li." ”

Immediately, Li Maofang summoned a subordinate and respectfully placed a large package of extremely delicately packaged pre-rain tea next to Li Xiao's table.

Li Xiao saw that Li Maofang was suddenly so polite, and he was really a little uncomfortable, he hurriedly said: "I returned from the Xuanfu from my humble position, because of the many things in Chifengwei, I have not been able to come to see the governor, I am very ashamed, and today I received such a good gift from the governor, Li Xiao is really ashamed in his heart." ”

Li Maofang waved his hand and said, "Commander Li is polite. It's just a small courtesy, what a lot of worry. To tell you the truth, this constitution is very depressed every day in this Shandong territory, and I have to see you today, and my heart is much more comfortable. ”

As soon as Li Maofang's words came out, Li Xiao and Chen Zilong were stunned, and they looked at each other in unison.

"Dong Weng, freezing three feet is not a day's cold, Dong Weng came to Shandong, the time is still short, and the foundation is not stable. And with some patience, the situation in Shandong will gradually improve. Chen Zilong gently persuaded him.

Li Xiao sighed secretly, although this Chen Zilong has said goodbye to Li Maofang, he still calls him Dong Weng, but he is still a person who misses the old love.

A wry smile appeared on Li Maofang's face: "Zilong, you don't have to comfort Benxian. What is the situation in Shandong now, this constitution knows in his heart. It's a pity that this constitution came to Shandong, and I wanted to do some practical things, and I was worthy of the emperor's favor and worthy of the people, but who knew that it had been more than half a year now, and I had to live like this! It's a pity that the officials and generals in this Shandong, seeing that this constitution is not supported by the imperial court and has a weak foundation, they all obey the yang and the yin, and they are greedy behind their backs! Alas, in Shandong, it may be difficult for this constitution to do anything, and it is estimated that it will be replaced by others in the near future. ”

There was an awkward silence in the room.

Li Xiao understands that Li Maofang is telling the truth, this Li Maofang, who is already mediocre, wants to stay in Shandong without the support of the above, and the officials below are all in disobedience, I am afraid it is not easy. According to the records of the Ming Dynasty, in July next year, Li Maofang will be dismissed from his post and return home because of his ineffective disaster relief, and Yan Jizu, Taichang Shaoqing, will take over the post of governor of Shandong.

"The governor doesn't have to be too pessimistic, things are man-made, the situation in Shandong may not be a backwater, and we need to work hard to cheer up." Li Xiao tried his best to say to Li Maofang in a calm tone.

Li Xiao knew that although he said this sincerely, he might not be able to touch the depressed Li Maofang. However, what he said can be regarded as a manifestation of his own attitude.

Li Maofang looked at Li Xiao with complicated eyes, and he said lightly: "Commander Li, although Benxian has not had much contact with you, I can feel that you are a shrewd and capable, but loyal and heroic man. In this era of war, an outstanding young hero like you may still have a future ahead of this constitution. ”

"The governor praised it falsely, how dare Li Xiao be a shallow and ugly person."

A wry smile appeared on Li Maofang's face again, and he said in a low voice: "Commander Li, today, there is something to ask for, I don't know if Commander Li agrees?" ”

"My lord, please make it clear, if Li Xiao can do it, he will never dare to resign!"

Li Maofang smiled and called out to an old servant next to him, and the old servant then bowed his head and left.

Soon, the old servant took a young and heroic boy and walked quickly into the living room.

Li Xiao saw that this young man was about less than twenty years old, born with sword eyebrows and starry eyes, handsome and handsome, wearing a lake-blue tight-fitting military uniform, wearing sauce-colored wrist guards, a wide dark silk belt tied around his waist, and thick-soled straight-sewn cowhide boots, a standard martial arts dress.

"Greetings to Daddy, child!" The son looked at Li Maofang and saluted.

Li Xiao was shocked, it turned out that this son was the son of Li Maofang, but he didn't know when Li Maofang brought him from his hometown in Zhejiang to Shandong.

"Well, Haoran, get up."

Li Maofang smiled kindly, made a posture with his right hand raised, and Li Haoran calmly straightened up.

"Commander Li, this is the dog Li Haoran, the word Nanfu, is now a member of the Hangzhou martial arts students. Ben Xian thought about it for a long time, hoping to let the dog serve under Commander Li, thinking that it was the step to advance. Li Maofang introduced Li Xiao.

After Li Maofang finished speaking, when Li Xiao heard the words, he felt a movement in his heart, and an inexplicable emotion permeated his heart.

This Li Haoran is also a recorded figure in the history of the Ming Dynasty.

Because he liked martial arts and hated literature since he was a child, in Zhejiang, where the literary style was extremely prosperous, Li Haoran was regarded as an outlier, which also made his father Li Maofang very annoyed. It's just that because he is the only son under his knees, the family still can't resist him in the end, so Li Haoran fulfilled his wish and went to Hangzhou martial arts. Unexpectedly, Li Haoran was endowed with extraordinary talents, excellent martial arts qualifications, and became a leader among the martial arts students in Jizhou. Now as he gets older, because Li Maofang has an old relationship with Zu Dashou in Jinzhou, Liaodong, he plans to let him go to Zu Dashou's forward battalion to play in order to gain fame.

If Li Xiao did not cross into this world, according to the historical process, Li Haoran will be in Chongzhen thirteen years, was promoted to Xingshan Qianzong, in the beginning of Chongzhen seventeen years, with the imperial history Jin Yutong transferred to Baoding, Beizhili, Fang to soon, there will be overwhelming rogue to attack the city, Li Haoran in many places, Judas shouted to kill the enemy, and finally in order to avoid becoming a prisoner of the rogues, in Baoding city head self-slaughtered to death, loyal to the country.

Without waiting for Li Xiao to speak, Li Haoran saw Li Xiao sitting on the chair at a glance, and exclaimed: "Oh, it turns out that you are the Li commander who killed the Tartars on Xuanfu North Road, I didn't expect you to be so young." ”

Li Xiao smiled faintly. Li Maofang, who was seated, reprimanded: "Nanfu, how can you speak so ignorant of the rules!" In the future, you need to be under Master Li's account, so why don't you meet Commander Li quickly. ”

Li Haoran had a slight hesitation on his face, and he said in a low voice: "Father, didn't you say that I would go to Jinzhou to join my ancestors after the New Year?" ”

"I changed my mind for my father, this Li commander, the south of the Liukou, the north of the strong Tartar, was personally appointed by the emperor as the commander of the Red Fengwei, and the rank of dispersion, given martial arts, such outstanding ability, a few people in this dynasty can do! If you can follow Commander Li, you will have a great future. Such a good thing is really a blessing for your kid III! Li Maofang reprimanded with a dissatisfied face.

Li Haoran is a very clever young man, seeing his father looking up to this Li Xiao so highly, he secretly thought in his heart, this person is indeed capable, otherwise, why is he so young, he was promoted to a commander, if he can follow this person, it is also a good thing.

"Commander Li is above, please accept the next bow!" Li Haoran knelt on one knee, arched his hands over the top, and saluted Li Xiao respectfully.

"Childe doesn't have to make this big gift, get up quickly." Li Xiao quickly got up from the chair and helped Li Haoran up.

"Commander Li, please look at the thin side of this constitution, let the dog join your army to do things." Li Maofang, who was on the side, interjected expectantly.

Li Xiao sighed lightly, patted Li Haoran's sturdy shoulder, and then smiled at Li Maofang: "Your son is heroic, he is really a material that can be made, the governor is invited, Li Xiao dares not to be ordered, Li Li welcomes your son to serve in my Chifengwei at any time." ”

"That's good, that's good." Li Maofang's face was overjoyed, and he immediately asked Li Haoran to salute and thank Li Xiao for his kindness.

"Lord Li is above, and Li Haoran is below, and he must do his best to serve the adults!" Li Haoran had a bright smile on his face, and his words were bright and sincere.

Subsequently, Li Maofang arranged a banquet to entertain Li Xiao and his party.

During the banquet, the staggered staggering, everyone toasted each other, and there was a harmonious atmosphere.

"Commander Li, the dog will be entrusted to you in the future. Ben Xian's life is mediocre and unbearable. I also hope that Commander Li will carry the dog well, so that he can have a good life, and he will not fall into the lintel of the Li family. Li Maofang got up and toasted Li Xiao, but there were a little tears flashing in her eyes.

"Don't worry, my lord, Li Xiao will definitely take more care of your son." Li Xiao's answer was short but firm. Then he tilted his neck and drank a bowl full of Xinghua Village soju.

For a while, the audience was full of laughter, and the banquet was even more harmonious.

Li Maofang, who was in a good mood, proposed to Li Xiao that the land within a radius of ten miles in the southern part of Shanxian County that was originally assigned to Li Xiao be expanded to thirty miles and handed over to Li Xiao for management.

Seeing Li Maofang's generosity, Li Xiao's heart was full of joy, how could he say it.

Although Li Xiao has now used the method of demarcating military forbidden areas to include the land outside Tielong City and within a radius of dozens of miles into his own jurisdiction, after all, the name is not justified, and now that Li Maofang's governor has invented a text, the officials below, even if they have a small word, they will never dare to say anything more.

Li Maofang then agreed with Li Xiao that after the Chinese New Year, Li Haoran would go to serve in Li Xiao's army, and Li Xiao promised himself.

After the banquet that day, Li Xiao, Chen Zilong and others said goodbye and left, and Li Maofang sent Li Haoran and a group of servants to the far away place outside the south gate of Jinan, and Fang Yi said goodbye.

Li Xiao and the others did not know that when they had left Jinan and disappeared on the road to the south, they had already reported Li Xiao's whereabouts to Liu Zeqing, the general soldier of Shandong, who were also in Jinan Prefecture.

"The two adults, Li Xiao and his entourage, have just left from the Governor Li's mansion and were personally sent by his son Li Haoran to the south gate of Jinan City."

Liu Zeqing, who was expressionless, waved his hand, and the secret attendant retreated.

"Li Xiao's trip must be to the Iron Dragon City. I heard that he was in Shanxian County, enclosing land to build a city to make iron, this person's ambition should not be underestimated. The military advisor Li Huajing grimaced and reported to Liu Zeqing, who was sitting on the official hat chair with his body tilted.

Liu Zeqing's face was extremely gloomy, and he snorted coldly: "This Li Xiao is getting stronger and stronger now, and if we want to suppress him, I'm afraid it will be more and more difficult." ”

"Yes, now this person has been promoted to the commander of the Red Fengwei, and he has also been promoted to a guerrilla general, such a saint is favored, but others are rare." Li Huajing also let out a long sigh.

"Hmph, what makes the official angry the most is that this guy dares to dig into the corner of the official!" Liu Zeqing gritted his teeth and said: "Yao Wenchang, who is now stationed in Wuding Prefecture, is one of the four King Kongs under a certain family, and when he comes back from Xuanfu Town, he seems to have been estranged from this official a lot. I heard that this person lost his soldiers and horses, but fortunately Li Xiao gave him a gift with his first rank, so that he could keep his official position and military position. This Li Xiao is generous, and his actions are enough to make Yao Wenchang grateful. ”

"Yes, I didn't expect this Li Xiao, who is young, has a lot of means to win people's hearts. However, this Yao Wenchang, after all, is an adult's close subordinate, and just based on a momentary attitude, he concluded that he had a bad plot with Li Xiao, but he also failed to investigate. Let's put this matter aside for now. Li Huajing comforted.

"This Li Xiao, the official is becoming more and more unable to see through him now." Liu Zeqing stroked his beard and sighed.

"Mr. Liu, there is a saying, I don't know if I should say it."

"You say."

"Lord Liu, you see, now the governor Li Maofang is trying to befriend this person, and even sent his son to personally see off the guests, he must have valued the great prospects of this guy in the future, so he disregarded his identity and wooed him." The more Li Huajing spoke, the more lost his face became. "It can be seen that now that the emotional forces have changed, Li Xiao is far from being as down-and-out as he came to Shandong at the beginning of this year, and has become the commander of the strong side. If we want to suppress such a shrewd and capable person, we really need to deal with it carefully. ”

Li Huajing's words made Liu Zeqing's heart even more annoyed. He glanced at Li Huajing and said coldly: "What does the military advisor mean by this?" Do you want us to admit defeat and be like that Li Maofang, and make friends with that Li Xiaoqu? ”

"No, Lord Liu, you're too careful." Li Huajing hurriedly argued: "Then Li Xiao, destroying my Zheng Longfang's troops, and forcibly digging up the adult's cronies and favorite generals, is really the mortal enemy of our army!" The student just thinks that if we want to suppress Li Xiao in the future, we really need to act carefully, so as not to be careless, so Li Xiao will instead take advantage of the above position and let me and others use tactics in vain, which will become a joke. ”

Liu Zeqing sneered, lowered his voice and said: "Military advisor, in the opinion of this officer, it is better to take advantage of Li Xiao's presence on the road to send soldiers and generals to kill Li Xiao on the road in one fell swoop!" ”

"Lord Commander, this matter is not feasible now!" Seeing that Liu Zeqing wanted to have a complete showdown, Li Huajing was shocked into a cold sweat.

"Why not?" Liu Zeqing's eyes burned.

"My lord, such a dangerous trick must not be feasible unless it is absolutely necessary! Now in Shandong, officials everywhere know that the adult has a gap with Li Xiao, and if he sends an ambush to kill Li Xiao, I am afraid that anyone will suspect that it is the adult's poisonous hand. That Li Xiao is in a good position, the emperor will be furious when he hears the news, and he will definitely order the governor Li Maofang to investigate this matter thoroughly, and that Li Maofang has just befriended Li Xiao and investigated this matter, and he will work very hard. In this way, if it really finds out to the adult, how can the adult distinguish himself! If you really want to hold the court accountable, don't talk about your official position, I'm afraid that you want to save your own life, and it's also worrying. Li Huajing shook his head again and again, and said in a low voice.

"Hmph, what then? Seeing Li Xiao's humble township. The paddlers were so happy that Lao Tzu was on fire. The resentment in my heart cannot be said in a word! Liu Zeqing gritted his teeth and shouted angrily, and with a bang, he slammed his fist on the table, shaking the teacup on the table and rolling to the ground.

"Mr. Liu, a gentleman's revenge, ten years is not too late. I can only say one thing now, don't be hasty and patient, there is no good opportunity, and you can't make a move, so as not to make the same mistake again. Li Huajing said with a disillusioned face.

There was an oppressive silence in the room.

Only the silky cold wind came through the window, making the silent living room even colder.

(Thank you to the 17 brothers of the white cosmic wind for the tip, thank you for your support) (To be continued.) )