Chapter Seven: The Prosperous Era (3 Middle)
Far away from the Li Mansion, Xie Yingdeng's mood still hadn't recovered from the loss. As a senior brother, Li Xu didn't know his mind at all, and the reason why he encouraged the other party to lead his troops south after defeating the Turks was not simply for the Xie family in Jiangnan. Wagangzhai has been crumbling by Li Mi, and it won't be long before it will be wiped out. It was no longer the original Wagang, and there was no need for the brothers to die for Li Mi's ambition and stupidity. Therefore, Xie Yingdeng must find a way out for his good brothers before the general trend of the world is settled.
Although there are many princes in the world, at this moment, there are only two people left, Li Xu and Li Yuan, who have the strength to achieve everyone's lifelong aspirations and make everyone respect. Moreover, the former is obviously more temperamental to everyone than the latter. Especially for heroes such as Xu Maogong, Qin Shubao, Cheng Yanjin, etc., who are not necessarily noble, choosing a hero with the same background as themselves to follow is far greater than choosing Li Yuan, who has been a hairpin for generations.
It's a pity that the general is famous outside, but in fact he can't be helped! Looking back at the Li Mansion hidden in the night, Xie Yingdeng was guilty in his heart. Plugging the thin sky, the half-string crescent moon will sprinkle the bright light all over the world, illuminating the distant mountains and nearby trees clearly visible. It's just that the water and moon are a little cold, through people's clothes, it is cold to the stomach.
In such a hurry at night, it is natural that you can't carry a torch. After walking for a while, the guards extinguished most of the lanterns in their hands. None of the group said a word, and slowly hurried towards the vicinity of the military fort after following the two identified light balls that led the way. The south of the fort is the military camp, and the north of the fort is brightly lit, which is the hero building built by the Li family in Hedong specially to entertain heroes from all walks of life.
Unconsciously, Xie Yingdeng's horse's head rushed towards the north of the fort. The two Boling guards who led the way for him were very dutiful, and without asking, they also picked the light ball to the north of the fort. On the contrary, the soldiers brought by Xie Yingdeng from the Wagang Liyang Army were a little confused, and they were slightly flustered, and then silently followed.
The big battle was imminent, and the officers and men of each battalion were recuperating, so there were few pedestrians outside the fort. Occasionally, one or two groups of night guards hurriedly walked by, saw the light ball in the hands of their own soldiers, and took the initiative to avoid the road. In the blink of an eye, Xie Yingdeng had already arrived at the foot of the mound in the north of the fort, and was hesitating whether to continue uphill, when he heard a noise in his ears, and a group of drunk heroes rushed past him noisily.
"What kind of hero building do you go to, don't you drink a bowl of wine from his Li family, Lao Tzu can't be considered a hero!" A man on a tall horse shouted as if no one was around.
"You can't say that. The two Li joined forces, and the ten forces in the world have accounted for seven points. We don't want our children and grandchildren to be the kings of the mountain, so when will we stay if we don't take the opportunity to pave the way! The person who answered was very eloquent, but very clear.
It is the horse thief under Liu Jizhen and Han Jianhong and other heroes of the green forest. Xie Yingdeng's eyes were good, although he was only in a hurry during the day, he still recognized the identity of the other party from the backs of several people. What did Han Jianhong and Shi Derui think, he had already heard everything on the way here. But what is strange is the reckless people under the command of Liu Jizhen and others, these guys are not used to it, and now they also think of the merit of establishing a dragon?
It seems that there is more than one smart person in the world! Thinking of this, Xie Yingdeng not only smiled. Taking advantage of the fact that the current situation in the Central Plains is not completely clear, choosing a promising force to take refuge in is a good deal that can benefit future generations. Once you take refuge in the right person, you will be the founder of the country, even if you can't seal the thatched soil in the future, the marquis of the township and county will not be able to run, compared to carrying your head to rob the house, isn't it ten thousand times more uncomfortable?
"I just don't know if the person who opened this building should be worthy of the word hero?" Another drunken sentence came down the wind, and half a word fell into Xie Yingdeng's ears. It can be heard that the horse thieves and the heroes of the green forest are still hesitating, and they are not sure whether they have chosen the right direction.
"Wouldn't you just go in and see? If the people inside can't make the climate, let's just beat the horses and leave. And why make a decision so early! The person who spoke was Han Jianhong, and it seemed that Li Jiancheng did not leave an absolute good impression on him during the day.
Speaking from the heart, when they met for the first time during the day, Xie Yingdeng's impression of Li Jiancheng was also very ordinary. This son is very generous, and he is also very enthusiastic and honest, and he does not deliberately put on a stand for the prince of Tang Wangfu. But the sense of superiority revealed in his gestures still makes people want to stay away. A prince of the Tang Dynasty is still so arrogant, and Li Yuan, the Tang King who has already set up a new monarch in Chang'an, is probably even more unattainable. There are already famous generals over there, and the great Confucian celebrities who have taken refuge from all over the country are even more caroused, if the Wagang brothers don't have a little greeting gift?
As if feeling the hesitation in the master's heart, the white horse under Xie Yingdeng's crotch also gasped and slowed down. In the blink of an eye, the heroes had already distanced themselves from him, but the sound of discussion was still drilling into his ears along the night wind.
Xie Yingdeng didn't want to eavesdrop on other people's conversations. But what the other party is talking about is exactly what he hesitates the most in his heart. With a gentle knock on the stirrups, he urged his mount and fell unhurriedly behind the heroes. It seems to be on the way, but the right distance is maintained in the middle.
"I heard that the Li family has a women's army, and the coach is Li Jiancheng's sister!" Another comment came, with a faint envy in the crisp voice. This is Liu Jizhen's sister Shangguan Bi, Xie Yingdeng has seen it during the day, and he was deeply impressed by the strong alien customs on the other party. There is no shortage of beauties in the Xie family, but there has never been one who has grown to the height of Shangguan Bi and has a generous masculinity between his eyebrows.
What is rare is that this person is also familiar with poetry and books, and occasionally quotes scriptures, and stands out among a group of rough horse thieves! Sensing the change in the master's mood, the mount under the crotch was very considerate to speed up a few points, so that the master could see the graceful figure in the moonlight from a distance.
"Does Shangguan girl want to be a female general? With your skills, you will definitely find a place in the women's army! Liu Jizhen slapped Shangguan Bi's ass loudly. In order to take care of Han Jianhong and others, he deliberately used Chinese to communicate with his friends, which happened to satisfy Xie Yingdeng's desire to eavesdrop.
"I'm just curious, I want to meet that sister of the Li family for a while! Fighting for others, I haven't thought about it yet! Shangguan Bi didn't seem to appreciate it very much, and replied fiercely.
"My sister went, and who was willing to let you go into battle. Didn't you see Li Shizi's appearance during the day? There's almost nothing left in the eyes except for one of you! Liu Jizhen is not a kind person, and immediately ridiculed him.
This was said a little viciously, Xie Yingdeng listened to it, and thought that Shangguan Bi would be annoyed by it. Who would have thought that the idea of stuffing a horse thief is far different from ordinary people. He only heard a chuckle in his ears, and in an instant, it seemed as if the moonlight had warmed up. Then, it was Shangguan Bi's unique refreshing voice, "I'm not ugly, he looks at me twice, what's abnormal?" If he turns a blind eye to me, I think he's a hypocrite! ”
"I'm afraid that he doesn't want to look at it a few more times, but to watch it every day!" Liu Jizhen continued to speak out to add to people's blockages.
Shangguan Bi's answer became more and more direct, "That's also done." As long as he follows the rules of our Yanshan Xianbei, he will catch me on horseback with his bare hands. ”
"I'm afraid it's a little hard!" The crowd erupted in laughter. As the so-called connoisseur stretches out his hand, he will know if there is. Li Jiancheng's riding skills should not be bad, but compared with a person like Shangguan Bi who can walk and learn to ride a horse, being able to capture the other party alive is simply a delusion that cannot be dreamed of.
"Unless the Shangguan girl is willing in her heart, she deliberately let him do it during the competition!" Han Jianhong followed and coaxed on the side. During the day, Li Jiancheng's performance was seen by everyone. The heroes of the green forest don't pay attention to too much red tape, if Li Jiancheng asks Shangguan Bi for marriage, they are happy to see the lively mentality come true. But whether he can successfully tame this rouge horse, or be kicked to a blue nose and swollen face, depends on Li Jiancheng's own creation. If he wants to pluck the flowers, he will be able to go out and be thorned.
"If I need to be allowed in horse riding, is he still worthy of being my man?" Shangguan Bi raised her apricot eyes and responded with a sneer.
"That's a pity!" Han Jianhong shook his head again and again, pretending to be very regretful. Seeing that Shangguan Bi's face was full of puzzlement, he continued to laugh and taunt, "I'm not sorry for him, but for you, the sister of the Shangguan family." You must know that the current son of the Tang King is the future Tang King. Maybe one day he will become the emperor of the Central Plains. If you are willing to let him go, you may be a queen in the future, or at least an imperial concubine. If you wield a whip and smoke it indiscriminately, the wealth in your hand will be lost! "These guys, how dare you say it. Xie Yingdeng shook his head when he heard this. Li Jiancheng has long passed the age of his establishment, according to his identity as the son of the Tang Dynasty, there are not ten wives and concubines in the family at this time, but there are eight, and most of them are from extraordinary backgrounds. Even if he likes Shangguan Bi's exotic flavor, it is just a temporary freshness. Later, being able to give the other party a concubine and take him home is already benevolent and righteous. Wanting her to stand out among a bunch of wives and concubines is as difficult as Li Jiancheng to capture her.
"Who is rare to do what queen princess!" Shangguan Bi raised her head proudly, "Only you people think about the glory of the ancestors every day. If he is really a trustworthy hero, I will eat and sleep with him, and my heart will be sweet. If it's just a superficial vulgar thing, what fun is there for me to live in a palace with gold plastered on the walls? Besides, when I am old, where can I find someone to write for me? ”
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