"Wu Shi Tong actually has other plans, is he going to wait for Li Shimin to change his mind?" Li Xiu couldn't help but ask very incomprehensibly when he heard Ma Ye's words, but with his understanding of Li Shimin and his familiarity with the history of later generations, it should be impossible for Li Shimin to change his mind, right?

"Hehe, although Wu Shi Tong is greedy for official positions, he won't be so stupid, the reason why he stays in Chang'an and refuses to leave is actually mainly to delay time!" Ma Ye smiled mysteriously at this time. Pen? Interesting? Pavilion wWw. ｂiquge。 ｉｎfo

"Procrastinating for time? What is there to delay in this? When Li Xiu heard this, he didn't understand it even more.

"Didn't I just say, the situation in Lizhou is not good, since Li Xiaochang died, his subordinates have not been liquidated, but by the King of Qin to pacify, but unfortunately there are people in the dark who are stirring up trouble, so now the situation in Lizhou is very tense, if Wu Shi Tong goes to Lizhou now, maybe just after arriving in Lizhou, the situation over there will suddenly erupt, and then this responsibility will have to be borne by him, so I am sure that no matter who forces him now, he will not move!" Ma Ye explained with a light smile.

"I see!" Li Xiu also nodded when he heard this, and finally understood what Wu Shi Tong was thinking, but he was even more disdainful of Wu Shi Tong in his heart, for his own interests, he didn't care about the life and death of the people of Lizhou, if the matter over there broke out, I don't know how many people would be implicated because of this?

Nanshan is not very far from the princess's courtyard, after all, they are all in the south of the city, only about seven or eight miles apart, and the speed of the carriage is not slow, so after a while, the two came to the foot of Nanshan, this is the only way to enter Nanshan, there is a stone tablet at the intersection, which reads "Nanshan" two big characters, behind the stone tablet are small roads, leading to the courtyards on those hills.

The carriage went up the mountain along a small road, and when Li Xiu saw the scenery outside the window, he suddenly felt very familiar, and only after a while did he react, and then said to Ma Ye with a strange face: "Uncle Ma, isn't this road the road to our Nanshan Annex, I remember that you bought this Annex, and I once came to the princess once." ”

"Yes, on the top of this hill is the courtyard we sell, but it is a coincidence, Lao Wu's courtyard is next to our courtyard, and it is still our neighbor." Ma Ye smiled again, and Li Xiu couldn't help but sigh when he heard this, it was really a coincidence.

The carriage went up the mountain along the winding mountain road, and finally stopped in front of a courtyard near the top of the mountain, and then crossed a forest, which was the courtyard of Li Xiu and Princess Pingyang, this courtyard was bought by Ma Ye after making money from coal mines, and it occupied the top of the mountain with the best location, and the scenery was also extremely beautiful, but unfortunately too many things happened during this time, and Li Xiu and Princess Pingyang did not have the heart to live here temporarily.

Compared with the courtyard on the top of the mountain, the scale of the courtyard is not bad at all, through the tall lintel you can see the overlapping buildings inside, the samurai family was originally a wealthy businessman, when Li Yuan raised the army, the samurai Tong funded a lot of military funds, so after the establishment of the Tang Dynasty, the samurai Tong also got several times the return.

The people of the martial arts mansion in front of the door also immediately stepped forward when they saw Ma Ye, and at the same time, someone turned around to report, but after a while, they saw Wu Shi Tong come out with a bright smile and said: "Brother Ma, Li Yuma, please come in quickly, at this time, I am afraid that only you dare to come to visit Wu!" ”

When Wu Shitong said to the end, the smile on his face was also a little bitter, after he was demoted out of Beijing in the past few days, he had seen too much human affection, and even some people who begged him to do things before, even dared to give him white eyes, but he had no way to take the other party, so he could only go home and sulk, and as a result, he couldn't eat or sleep, and the whole person was much older in just a few days.

"Wu Shangshu relax, people will always encounter some unsatisfactory things in this life, but with your talent, there will definitely be a day to turn over in the future!" Li Xiu also smiled and hugged his fists at this time, although he didn't think so in his heart, but these scenes still had to be said.

Hearing Li Xiu's words, Wu Shi Tong really showed a somewhat relieved smile, feeling that Li Xiu's friend was not in vain, but then he smiled bitterly and said: "Let's change the name of the horse in the future, there will be no more Wushang Shu in this world in the future, there will be only one Lizhou Governor Wushi Tong." ”

"Brother Wu, you don't have to worry too much, although Chang'an is good, but there are too many constraints in the court, maybe after you arrive in Lizhou, you can show your strength!" Ma Ye also spoke up at this time.

The three of them walked inside while talking, and finally came to the living room to sit down, and immediately there was a maid serving tea, using Li Xiu's fried tea, now this kind of tea has swept the entire aristocratic class, as the so-called "good at the top, and very bad at the bottom", which also makes many wealthy businessmen of the civilian class also began to drink fried tea, but the price of fried tea is not low, so ordinary people still can't afford to drink it.

"Brother Wu, do you have any plans to go to Lizhou?" Ma Ye tasted the tea ceremony at this time, he used to dislike drinking fried tea very much, but after a long time, he can slowly drink some of it, he can't talk about liking it, he can only say that he doesn't hate it.

As soon as I heard Ma Ye mention his trip to Lizhou, I saw that Wu Shi Tong immediately sat up straight, and said to Ma Ye with a cautious face: "Brother Ma, I am now pushing the wall down, a huge Chang'an City, but I can't even find anyone who can believe it, think about it, I'm afraid only you can help me with this!" ”

"Oh? What's busy? Ma Ye couldn't help but be stunned for a moment when he heard this, and then glanced at Li Xiu before asking, in fact, he and Li Xiu were a little apprehensive, after all, they just came to visit the warrior Tong out of favor, and they didn't have any other ideas, in case the warrior Tong really asked them to do something very difficult, they didn't know how to refuse?

"I'm ashamed, the situation in Lizhou is not very stable, I have to take a big risk this time, and it is even more coincidental that Wu's wife has just found out that she is pregnant with a child, speaking of which she has given birth to two daughters in a row, and has always hoped to have a son, and she is not young anymore, I am worried that it will be dangerous for her to follow me to Lizhou, so I decided to let her stay in Chang'an with the child, and ask Brother Ma to take care of one or two more in the future!" I saw that the warrior Tong asked Ma Ye at this time.

Hearing Wu Shi Tong just let him take care of his family, this also made Ma Ye secretly relieved, and he agreed very boldly at the moment: "Brother Wu is too polite, Mrs. Zun is also my sister-in-law, if they have anything to do in the future, even if they come to me, or find Li Xiu, anyway, as long as we can do it, we will never refuse!" ”

Seeing Ma Ye patting his chest and agreeing, Wu Shi Tong couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief, although he has many shortcomings, he has an advantage, that is, he attaches great importance to his family, even if Yang is Houna's wife, he will not dislike each other at all, but is very affectionate.

It's just that Yang's age is not young, and he is pregnant with a child, so it is really not suitable for a tiring journey, coupled with the situation in Lizhou, so he decided to let Yang stay in Chang'an with the child, and he was worried that their mother and daughter would be bullied when he was away, so he thought of asking Ma Ye for help, because he understood Ma Ye's temper, and as long as he promised something, he would definitely do it.

"Thank you, Brother Ma!" I saw that Wu Shi Tong solemnly saluted Ma Ye at this time, and then he sent someone to bring Yang and a few children, so that they could salute Ma Ye, Li Xiu also took this opportunity to see Wu Mingkong again, the little girl also recognized Li Xiu, and even remembered that her name was taken by Li Xiu, so she saw Li Xiu actually took the initiative to pounce, and Li Xiu also liked this smart little girl, and after obtaining Yang's consent, he hugged her and sat on his lap to tease her.

"Li Luma, I heard that you also just had a child?" At this moment, I suddenly saw Wu Shitong's wife Yang asked.

"Yes, some time ago, my wife Pei gave birth to a son for me!" Li Xiu said with a smile.

"Congratulations to the colt!" When Yang heard that Li Xiu's wife had given birth to a son, he also showed an expression of envy at the moment, but at this time, he saw that she hesitated for a moment, and finally gritted her teeth and said, "Don Ma, I think you seem to like the little girl very much, if you don't dislike it, I don't know if you can let us kiss and kiss Mingkong and your child with a doll?" ”

As soon as Yang's words came out, Li Xiu and the three people in the hall were all stunned for a moment, and then they saw Wu Shitong's face sinking and said: "Madam, don't talk nonsense about this kind of thing, the son of the horse will definitely be the dragon and phoenix among people in the future, where can Mingkong be worthy!" ”

Wu Shi Tong's words also represent Ma Ye's thoughts, and he also showed a little disdain when he heard this, although Wu Shi Tong's identity is not low, but anyone with a discerning eye can see that the decline of their martial arts family is almost certain, and Li Xiu is an exception to the Tang Dynasty, although he has no serious position, but he is good friends with Li Shimin, and he married Princess Pingyang, and even has a wife in addition to the princess, this special identity is almost destined to be extraordinary, and his son will definitely not be far from in the future, The daughter of the martial arts family is indeed unable to climb high now.

In contrast, Li Xiu was taken aback, not an accident, nor a contempt, but really scared, thinking about Wu Meiniang's methods in history, his son couldn't bear it, and he didn't have much requirements for his son, as long as he was safe, a woman like Wu Meiniang must not be, otherwise the family would not want to be peaceful.

Thinking of this, Li Xiu immediately made up his mind to refuse, of course, he couldn't say it so straightly, so he raised his head and said: "Mrs. Wu, it's not that I'm shirking, it's just that I have a close friend below, his daughter happens to be the same age as my son, and some time ago my wife also discussed with the other party's wife about ordering a baby, but my friend was not at home, so it was delayed for the time being, so please understand!" ”

Li Xiu was also forced to be helpless, so he took out the fat girl of Zhang Shiyi's family as a shield, anyway, Qu Yi did mention this matter, so it can't be regarded as a lie, and even in comparison, Li Xiu would rather his son marry the fat girl of Zhang Shiyi's family, and never want his son to marry a wife like Wu Meiniang, except for Li Shimin's father and son, ordinary people can't afford this kind of woman.

Hearing Li Xiu's words, Wu Shi Tong also showed a disappointed expression, although he reprimanded Yang just now, but in fact, there was still a glimmer of hope in his heart, although he was a little high, but Li Xiu seemed to like it every time he saw his daughter, maybe there was a real possibility of success, but unfortunately in the end Li Xiu still refused.

In contrast, the Yang family did not show a disappointed expression at Li Xiu's refusal, but respectfully bowed to Li Xiu and continued: "I see, it seems that Mingkong does not have this blessing, but I heard that Li Xianjiu is erudite and talented, and he also likes to teach the children in his family to read, and even women can follow you to study, I don't know if Mingkong can have this blessing?" ”

As soon as Yang's words came out, Li Xiu's face changed, and then he glanced at Ma Ye, his eyes were full of surprise, they didn't expect that this seemingly gentle and virtuous Yang would have such a scheming, I am afraid that what kind of baby kiss just now is fake, and proposing to study from Li Xiu is probably her real purpose.

"This ......" Li Xiu couldn't help but smile bitterly at this time, he didn't expect that he was put on a stand by a middle-aged woman who didn't go out all the year round, just now he had already rejected the Yang family once, if he refused again, it really seemed a little unkind, but if he agreed, if there was such a student as Wu Meiniang, I don't know how much trouble he would cause to himself in the future?

Just when Li Xiu didn't know how to refuse the Yang family, he suddenly saw Wu Mingkong, who was sitting on his lap, raise his white and fat little face, and said in a milky voice: "Uncle doesn't like Mingkong?" ”

Li Xiu and Wu Shi Tong have an equal relationship, and it is normal for Wu Mingkong to call Li Xiu "uncle", but it is really surprising that such words came from the mouth of a two-year-old little Lori.

"Why, uncle likes Mingkong very much." Facing a child's pure and immaculate eyes, no matter how hard-hearted Li Xiu is, it is impossible to say the word "dislike".

"Then why is my uncle reluctant to accept Mingkong as a student?" Wu Mingkong glared at a pair of big eyes again at this time, and asked innocently.

"Hey, it's not ......" Li Xiu was also dumbfounded by Wu Mingkong's question all of a sudden, and looked at Ma Ye for help, but found that Ma Ye also had a helpless expression at this time, which made Li Xiu smile bitterly in his heart, and had to resign himself to his mouth, "Uncle is naturally willing to accept Mingkong as a student, but your age is too young, I am worried that you will not be able to learn." ”

"Mingkong is very smart, I can already memorize a lot of "Thousand Character Texts", I don't believe Mingkong will recite it to you: Heaven and earth are yellow, and the universe is desolate. The sun and the moon are shining, and the Chensu column is ......"

Wu Mingkong's speech is not particularly clear, but the thousand-character text is the head of the Tao, and it has been memorized until the middle of the "Rongye is the foundation, and there is nothing to do", only then did he begin to have some branches that he couldn't memorize, but for a two-year-old child, it was already very rare, even in the next generation, a child of this age can recite an ancient poem is enough to become the capital that his parents boast of.

It's just that the better Wu Mingkong performs, the more embarrassed Li Xiu becomes, because he has no excuse to refuse, does he really want to accept this troublesome student? (To be continued.) )