Chapter 223: Great Expectations
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"Since Rokuro has already made up his mind, then this matter will be done according to Rokuro's wishes. γDance Ruo Startγ. By the way, this time I will return to Beijing and report to you about the situation in Weizhou. β
Li Bao has always been sick to his heart when he heard about this, for fear that Zhang Qingping, a powerful general, would have a bad heart. Hearing Zhang Qingping's answer, he felt a lot more settled.
The development of Weizhou today is indeed important, after all, Weizhou is related to his future fundamentals, and he must pay attention to it, so Li Bao took Zhang Qingping back to the small pavilion.
Yun Fang was already much better, and when she saw Li Bao and Zhang Qingping coming back, she was a little embarrassed, so she got up and saluted the two. He said humbly: "The slave family has lost their temper for a while, and they also invite the king and Duwei Haihan!" β
Li Bao stepped forward to help Yun Fang, and then said: "Yun Niangzi is concerned about her young sister, and it is normal for her true feelings to be revealed. Although there is no news of her for a while. But I have already commanded it. I'm sure I'll find her, don't worry! β
Yun Fang nodded at Li Bao and said softly: "The slave family is grateful to the king, the king is unforgettable." β
Li Ying looked at the two of them so politely, and smiled: "You two don't thank you for coming and going, now that you have seen this plum blossom, we should also go back." Also, there are people waiting for Rokuro outside the park. β
When Li Bao heard this, he said curiously: "Sister, you are becoming more and more divine, and you can actually predict the prophet." Tell me how you know that the people outside are waiting for me? β
Li Yingmei's eyes looked at Li Bao, "It's not easy, just now Hu Sanbao came in to report, Jingzhao Yin Zhao Zhizhao and Master Mingde, the presiding officer of Da'anguo Temple, are waiting outside the park." In addition, they are all powerful people, and they will definitely not come to me and my husband. And only you will be beneficial to their future. β
Li Bao gave Li Ying a thumbs up and praised: "Sister is really a female Zhuge , admire, admire!" β
Li Ying pointed at Li Bao and said, "Poor mouth! Then he said to Zhang Qingping: "The husband is here to discuss things with Liulang, and the concubine will go back first." β
Zhang Qingping hurriedly got up and shook hands with Li Ying, and then helped her tidy up the fox fur cloak. Then he advised: "Your lord go back and be careful, the road is windy and snowy, don't catch the wind!" β
Li Bao looked at his sister and brother-in-law as respectful as guests, and was very apprehensive, "You two show enough affection, but pity me for being single." β
Li Ying listened to Li Bao's words, immediately walked over, grabbed Li Bao's ear and said with fake disgust: "You have a lot of strange words, by the way, don't you say that I haven't remembered it, what is the matter between you and the lady of the Zheng family?" Why did Zheng Yanei suddenly faint last time? β
Although Li Ying's hand grabbed Li Bao's ear, she didn't make any effort, because Li Bao didn't hurt at all, but he enjoyed this kind of warm moment between family members. So Li Bao pretended to call: "Oh, my ear has fallen out, sister, let go." β
Li Bao's call in disregard of his image made everyone present and the servants feel funny. Especially Yun Fang's sorrow was amused by Li Bao's such a shallow and cute performance.
Li Bao looked at Yun Fang and smiled snickering, at this time, the beauty smiled just like the beginning of the month, he was happy in his heart, and he was more motivated to sell cuteness. However, Li Ying couldn't let Liulang lose his position so much, and after a little tugging, he let go of his hand.
Li Bao rubbed his hand against his reddish warm ears and said with a smile: "Sister, you are so violent, I am really worried about my brother-in-law." β
When Li Ying heard this, Liulang still kicked her nose in the face, and she said coquettishly: "It seems that you don't think it was enjoyable just now, do you want to stop it?" β
Li Bao didn't continue to make fun of Li Ying anymore, and quickly surrendered: "Sister, spare my life, I know it's wrong." β
"It's good to know your mistakes, or I won't pull your ears off! Why didn't you reply to my words, what are you going to do with that Zheng family lady? Li Ying was unequivocal and grabbed the key issue and faced Li Bao directly.
"There's nothing left, I plan to get engaged to Mrs. Zheng first, and then marry her after I have done the crown ceremony. However, that Yan'er's father is very stubborn, and has always adhered to the tradition of Shandong Wang clan not intermarrying with the royal family, so the last time I told him about the engagement, who knew that the old fox actually pretended to be drunk and fainted. β
When Li Ying heard this, she said angrily: "These people from the five families are arrogant, and our royal family has insulted them?" It's really hateful, I don't think Liulang needs to be afraid of that old stubbornness, hurry up and let the official family directly issue an edict, I think he Zheng can be tough? β
Through Li Ying's words, it can be seen how serious the contradiction between the Li Tang royal family and the five surnamed wang clans is, but at the end of the Tang Dynasty, the children of the five surnames and seven families occupied prominent official positions in the court and feudal towns.
Of course, history cannot assume that the closed gate valve clan of the five surnames and seven families was finally wiped out by the martial arts group headed by Zhu Wen, and what was left in the end was just a piece of cold historical data.
Li Bao smiled at Li Ying and said, "Okay, sister, don't complain, you are also the eldest princess of the Tang Dynasty now, and you still have to pay attention to the occasion when you speak." β
Zhang Qingping also opened his mouth to persuade Li Ying, "Liulang is right, your lord still needs to pay more attention, you must know that trouble comes from the mouth." β
Li Ying saw that the two men closest to her were persuading her like this, and she immediately relented. "Okay, I got it. We really should go back, then the Zheng family's Nizi you have a headache yourself. After speaking, Li Ying pulled Yun Fang and got up and left.
Li Bao gave Yun Fang a flying kiss as a farewell, and then beckoned Hu Sanbao and instructed: "You go and ask that Zhao Zhizhao and Mingde Zen Master what is the matter?" If there is nothing important, send them away. Hu Sanbao went to deliver the message according to the order.
Li Ying took Yun Fang out of Da'an Guo Temple, then got into the carriage, sat in the car, Li Ying said to Yun Fang: "Just now I asked about Liulang and the Zheng family's lady, Yun Shushi seems to be very nervous." β
When Yun Fang heard Li Ying say this, her face turned red, and she said, "Is there one, does the slave family have it?" β
Li Ying looked at Yun Fang for a long time and said: "Since we met, what kind of character is Liulang Yun Shushi should know, and he is also very good to you, but I think you are a little bit like him." β
"Your lord, don't talk nonsense, the king is good to the slave family, that is the king's pure heart, and it is just a pity for the slave family......"
Yun Fang's words were obviously a little insincere, but Li Ying did not expose her, "This world has been a man with three wives and four concubines since ancient times, and if a woman meets someone who is not ladylike, she can only sigh for her own thin life." Rokuro has an excellent heart, and it will only be better for you. He now has a great reputation both inside and outside the court. Anyone except the official family has to be careful in front of him, but he has never put up any shelf in front of you......"
"Your lord, don't say it, what you said, the slave family understands, but the slave family can't let go of it in their hearts." Yun Fang said this, couldn't support it anymore, and burst into tears again.
Li Ying looked at the charming woman with pear blossoms and rain, and felt a pain in her heart for no reason, and then let out a sigh.
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After a while, Hu Sanbao turned around and said to Li Bao: "That Zhao Zhizhao is unknown, and finally only said that he came to the temple today to make incense, and happened to meet Lang Jun here, so he wanted to come to Lang Jun to say goodbye, and the Mingde monk said the same." β
Li Bao listened to Hu Sanbao's words, and smiled, "Who would believe this kind of thing, is there a big event in the court recently?" β
Hu Sanbao pondered, "There is nothing abnormal in the DPRK and China now, but the deputy ambassador of Shannan Dongdao Jiedu died of illness. Could it be that this Zhao Zhizhao wants to be released? β
Before Li Bao could reply, Zhang Qingping said: "It should be, San'er has really grown up, and he actually got to the right point all of a sudden." This mountain south east and west road is a rare feudal town that the imperial court can directly control. It is normal for Zhao Zhizhao to want to be released, but Jing Zhaoyin is also an important position, why is he so anxious? β
"Maybe he offended someone, or he didn't want to stay in Beijing anymore and be angry, and wanted to go to another town to enjoy happiness." Li Bao guessed.
Hu Sanbao hesitated, "Do you want him to come in?" β
"No need, this matter is not in a hurry, hang him first. And which Mingde monk also sent it away. Hu Sanbao took the order again.
Li Bao said to Zhang Qingping: "Let's talk about Weizhou." β
"There were only a few thousand people in the city of Weizhou, because this place was often attacked by Tibet, and many people fled, since we took over, there are now 3,000 households in the city, each household is four people, and there are more than 12,000 people."
"Oh, you're doing a good job, you've actually increased so many households in half a year."
Zhang Qingping scratched his head and said with a smile: "It's not because we are capable, most of these people are hiding in the mountains and forests, after Deputy Ambassador Zhang arrived in Weizhou, he personally went out to persuade those Ding households who had fled, and promised them that the Weizhou Prefecture would guarantee their safety, at first it had little effect, but after the establishment of our new army, the Ding households had hope and moved back one after another." β
Li Bao listened to Zhang Qingping's narration and was moved in his heart, and had a new understanding of Zhang Chengye, an expert in farming. He said sincerely to Zhang Qingping: "You have worked hard! β
Zhang Qingping smiled and continued: "This is what we should do, if it weren't for your kindness, we people would be where we are today?" If I hadn't met you, I'm afraid I would still be a gentleman today, and I would never have achieved what I am today. β
Li Bao smiled, remembering the first time he met Zhang Qingping, and was deeply touched.
"In addition to Ding Hu, we have trained 1,200 new troops, including 400 horse soldiers, 200 Mo swordsmen, 400 sword and shield fighters, and 200 artillery soldiers."
Li Bao painstakingly built this army, and it was finally formed in Weizhou. This team is diverse and the investment is huge, but it is also worth it to save your life and stand on your own feet in the future.
"How effective are our sergeants?" Li Bao said eagerly.
"Combat effectiveness, it's not high now, after all, we have too many direct troops, and the most discussed thing between Master Wu and a few of us on weekdays is also the coordination of these arms, and now it can be regarded as a little rough, and the books that Liulang gave us are very helpful."
Li Bao, an otaku who didn't understand combat training, had to record and sort out the content of his later university military training and handed it over to Zhang Qingping and them to understand.
However, his troops have firearms that are beyond the times, so Li Bao is not worried now, as long as he can train well, his combat effectiveness in the future will never be bad, and Li Bao will certainly not be bad when he looks at the problem from the perspective of a traverser.
"By the way, how is the investment promotion and the workshop going?" Li Bao asked this, it was because he burned money in the formation and training of the new army, and if he didn't start making money, he would only sit and eat empty.
"The investment promotion is okay, the four major business groups of Kang, Qin, Liu, and Wang have all settled in our Weizhou, and the workshops are all built according to what Liulang said."
"Well, these workshops are our top priority, and they must be developed well, especially the foundry workshop. This Weizhou is the cornerstone of our invincible position. As long as we do a good job, we can create another prosperous Tang Dynasty. β
Zhang Qingping didn't know what Li Bao meant, but he was most happy to see that the future of Weizhou was very bright, and that his family and friends could unite and form a thriving group.
A few years later, Zhang Situ, one of the three princes of the empire, said to his descendants on his deathbed: "Your Majesty, he has shown the potential of a great man early, and his words and deeds tell the people around him that he will have a bright future and a great future with him." β