Li Yuan is a person who understands, with only a slight glance from the corner of his eye, he pushed aside the crowd, walked alone to the sad Peng Shigao, and said humbly: "Peng Du, the last general is young, and you still have to take care of this big and small military affairs!" ”

Peng Shigao came from the Chu State, how could he not know the weight of Li Yuan in the eyes of the emperor now? A flattered look: "Ah! Li Yuhou doesn't have to be polite! On the contrary, I, in the end, are Chu people, and I need your more attention. ”

Li Yuan shook his head, and still said sincerely: "Peng Du Envoy, Your Majesty cherishes you very much, what about the Chu people, in the future, you will be the direct military envoy of my Tang Palace, the commander of the first army!" After that, the last general has spoken! ”

Peng Shigao almost burst into tears: "Your Majesty treats me with kindness, dare not die!" Datang is really full of talents, Li Yuhou will definitely have a bright future in the future! ”

When the time was ripe, Li Yuan then arched his hand and said: "Peng Du, the last general has taken leave with His Majesty yesterday and returned to Chuzhou to pick up the old lady." Before I left, I wanted to get an errand for my two brothers, you see—"

Peng Shigao couldn't wait to pick up the conversation and asked, "But the two who entered Tanzhou with you?" ”

"Exactly!"

Peng Shigao waved his hand and said without hesitation: "I am clear about this matter, I have received a warrant from the Privy Council this morning, and you can arrange it yourself, two brothers!" ”

Seeing how Li Yuan showed a hesitant look, he kept staring at himself, after all, Peng Shigao had also served a difficult master like Ma Xicao, so he naturally understood: "Li Yuhou, if you are in a hurry, you might as well talk to me." Just think it's my intention, I'll personally go to the Privy Council after noon to do it for you! ”

Since Peng Shigao took the initiative to come forward for himself, the goal was achieved, and Li Yuan said with satisfaction: "Then there will be Lao Peng!" ”

Then he whispered to Peng Shigao without subtlety, to the effect that Liu Jiangsheng would be the commander of the right wing of the palace, and Luo Erhu would temporarily serve as the captain of his own personal soldiers, and he could get some money.

In this way, it is equivalent to Li Yuan directly going to leave half of the soldiers of the palace's direct army, but Peng Shigao doesn't care at all, in his eyes, befriending Li Yuan, a smart person who is upright and has a bright future, will definitely be conducive to his own situation in the future. Directly nod in agreement.

After another polite exchange, the two sat down together and began to talk.

Peng Shigao said with concern: "Li Yuhou, this trip to Chuzhou, it will take about ten days to come and go, right?" ”

Li Yuan smiled lightly: "Ten days is what I want, but I have to be an official to do it, and I can't go back to the township to have a look?" ”

I saw Peng Shigao caressing his thick palm, but he looked very happy: "Virtuous brother, now that you are the Marquis of Duyu, you have to bring more people to show your majesty!" In this case, would you like to go to the army and pick out some worthy soldiers to serve as your own soldiers, and then bring a battalion of soldiers with you? ”

This time it was Li Yuan's turn to be frightened, and Peng Shigao's overtures were too obvious, so he hurriedly shook his head and said, "The soldiers of the first battalion don't need it!" There are few people in our palace, and it is not good to abolish the public because of private affairs. ”

It is true that as a high-ranking officer of the forbidden army, it is natural to bring some personal soldiers with him. However, the transfer of a battalion of 500 sergeants must be approved by the Privy Council, otherwise it is a matter of principle, and there is a suspicion of rebellion. Although Chen Jue was a privy envoy, Li Yuan didn't want to write a letter in vain because of his own personal matter.

After today's conversation, Peng Shigao seemed to understand Li Yuan's style, and waved his hand again: "Eh! That's a mistake! You are Your Majesty's favorite general! Chuzhou can be next to that Zhou country, so it's better to be careful. You can pick up the old lady with peace of mind, and I will run for you with the transfer of troops! ”

Even so, Li Yuan was also happy to accept: "How can this be made, and I will be tired of Peng Du again and again!" When I return to Beijing at the end, please have a good drink another day! ”

Then Li Yuan went out and called Liu Jiangsheng and Luo Erhu brothers, and roughly talked about the positions of the two, Liu Jiangsheng understood that this military position was unimaginable, and he was grateful to Li Yuan in his heart, saying that he would definitely not live up to Li Yuan's high expectations, and obey Li Yuan's military orders at any time after that.

Then, at Li Yuan's suggestion, he rushed into the house and took a look at Peng Shigao and the generals.

Although Luo Erhu failed to take charge of the army, he got the title of captain of the pro-soldier and could guard his eldest brother all the time, this black man was even more excited than Liu Jiangsheng. Immediately propped up the shelf of the captain of the Marquis of Duyu, followed Li Yuan to the barracks, and spent some effort to carefully select fifty strong soldiers with strong martial arts, all of whom were capable of being in the palace straight class.

These people had long heard of Li Yuan's name and admired him. At this time, he can become the personal soldier of Lord Li Yuhou, and he shouts allegiance one by one.

On Yufang Avenue, Li Yuan rode slowly on horseback, looking at the resolute faces who followed closely behind him, he couldn't help but feel a ripple in his heart, and his first team was established from this.

Back in his own courtyard, Li Yuan familiarized his soldiers with the courtyard, explained a few words and threw it to Luo Erhu. In less than a moment, the mansion of Li Yuhou, an upstart in Jinling, was guarded by the soldiers, and after that, it became even more strictly guarded.

Li Yuan lazily leaned in his gazebo, admiring the scattered flowers and plants in the garden, and couldn't help but sigh: "This yard has no pattern, and someone needs to take care of it!" ”

A personal soldier trotted over, then stood still in front of Li Yuan, bowed respectfully and said, "Your Excellency, there are people outside the door who ask to see your lord!" It is said that it is from the Zhou Mansion. ”

Li Yuan had just taken off his breastplate and was about to take a nap, when he heard the words, he opened his eyes and looked suspicious, Zhou Fu? How have I ever befriended this family? Then a carp straightened up, could it be her?!!

Without hesitation, Li Yuan hurriedly said, "I'll go and see it myself!" ”

As soon as he arrived at the gate of the mansion, Li Yuan saw a very brightly dressed girl standing in front of him, followed by a group of men and women who looked like maidservants and maids. Although this girl's appearance is also very beautiful and refined, it is by no means comparable to the heavenly fragrance of Emperor Zhou E.

In Li Yuan's hesitant gaze, the girl bowed slightly sideways and said, "The slave has seen Lord Li!" ”

Li Yuan hurriedly asked, "I don't know who the girl is?" How will you recognize me? ”

I saw that the girl had a trace of loss in her eyes, and replied softly: "Lord Hui, the slave came here with Miss yesterday ......"

After thinking for a while, Li Yuan patted his forehead and recognized it: "You are the one, Qiu'er?" ”

This autumn was like a cloudy day, and immediately showed cute little tiger teeth, and the silver bell rang: "Adults have a good memory!" My young lady said that when Master Li first arrived in Jinling, he had just bought a house, and there was no servant who could call him, which was always inconvenient. The young lady picked some clever ones from the house and asked me to bring them over......"

"But I have a heart! I was worried, and your young lady sent me someone! Li Yuan just blurted out, only then did he think that there seemed to be something wrong, and then said with a gentle face: "In this way, then I will thank your young lady for her kindness!" It's just that I, Li Yuan, employ people, and I don't like unclean hands and feet......"

Qiu'er sneered, her little hand swept over the placket of the peach blossom robe, and whispered, "Ah, adults don't have to worry! The people in my Zhou Mansion have all been trained, and the young lady also instructed her before leaving, and since then, she has come according to the rules of the Lord's Mansion! ”

Li Yuan thought about it, there was really a shortage of people in the house at this time, and besides, this was Emperor Zhou E's intention, how could he refuse? But he still pretended to be embarrassed and responded: "Okay, I can't live up to your young lady's wishes!" I took it! ”

Qiu'er was immediately overjoyed, turned around and greeted a group of maidservants, thirty or forty people, one by one, under the inspection of the personal soldiers, led into the mansion by Luo Erhu himself.

Seeing the last servant enter the mansion, Li Yuan somehow sighed slightly: "Alas! ”

Qiu'er asked curiously, "Why are you sighing?" ”

"The maidservants are all together, but I still lack a housekeeper in this house. Today I will rush to Chuzhou to pick up my wife, back and forth for at least ten days, there is no one in the family to take care of, sad! ”

Qiu'er's long eyelashes blinked, and she didn't know where to go, so she responded with a smile: "My lord is a celebrity in Jinling Mansion right now, and he has the grace of His Majesty, I'm afraid I don't know how many young ladies want to enter the door of adults!" ”

Li Yuan stared at it for a while, and suddenly showed a mysterious smile: "You can speak!" Look at the way you manage these servants, you also have a discipline. Why don't you go back and talk to your young lady, let her endure the pain and cut her love, and you will come and take care of the housekeeper for me? ”

Seeing Li Yuan's smile narrowed into a scimitar, Qiu'er hurriedly lowered her head, and said timidly with red on her cheeks: "Don't joke with slaves, adults!" The slave took his leave! ”

Looking at the little girl who walked away quickly without looking back, Li Yuan was confused, and muttered in a daze, I'm not kidding, there is indeed one less housekeeper in this house......