It was already dark when Li Zhen went home, and as soon as he walked into the yard, his eldest sister Li Quan rushed over like a gust of wind, pulled him and asked urgently: "Ah Zhen, where have you been in the afternoon, I will be worried to death!"

"I was in a bad mood and went out for a walk. ”

Li Quan searched for his brother everywhere, but he didn't see him, and he was so anxious that he didn't eat dinner, and now that Li Zhen finally came back, she let go of her heart.

She wanted to teach him a hard lesson, but when she heard him say this, the anger in her heart disappeared without a trace.

"Come here, my sister has something to say to you. ”

Li Quan pulled his brother to the room and sat down, "Eldest sister knows that you are worried about the words of the head of the family, but don't be afraid, it doesn't matter what the head of the family is, you don't let anyone tomorrow, our fate must be in our own hands, and we will never be a poor worm who lives by looking at people's faces." ”

It was rare for the elder sister to say such inspirational words, Li Zhen didn't know whether he was moved or scared in his heart, but he didn't want to say anything about Wang Xiaojie for the time being, so he smiled and said: "Don't worry, eldest sister, I've figured it out, and I will never back down tomorrow." ”

"That's right. ”

Li Quan was really relieved in her heart, and decided to give her brother another encouragement, she thought about it and said: "When you end the Wuju Township Test tomorrow, the eldest sister may give you a chance to go out for a walk." ”

Li Zhen was overjoyed, "Where are you going?"

"I can't say where to go for the time being, my only worry is that you have never been out, and I am not worried that you will go alone. ”

Li Zhen hurriedly said: "Sister, don't worry, I'm not going alone." ”

"I know, it's none other than your fox friends, but then again, if the four of you go together, I'm really relieved. ”

Li Quan thought that her younger brother had also grown up and should give him a chance to go out and exercise, so she agreed.

"Then it's decided, I'll prepare dry food and luggage for you tomorrow, and I'll come out the day after tomorrow, but from now on, you are not allowed to think about it anymore, tomorrow you will try to give me a good wave, and give my sister this breath." ”

Shazhou is located in the borderland, bordering Tibet and the Turks, and the martial arts are particularly prosperous, and the families of those who are a little better in Dunhuang will let their children practice martial arts, strengthen their bodies, and defend their homeland.

Three years ago, Datang opened a martial arts, and all states and counties also opened township martial arts, and Shazhou was no exception, but the Ministry of War only gave Shazhou three township tribute places every year, and the quota was so precious that it was basically divided by several major families in Shazhou every year.

This year's situation is even more special, the left guard general Wang Xiaojie promised to write a letter to recommend to the Ministry of War, Wang Xiaojie is now the first general of the Tang Dynasty, and his status in the military is extremely high.

So as soon as Wang Xiaojie agreed to recommend, several major families began to fiercely compete for these three places, and finally reached a compromise, Zhang Ting took one place and gave it to his son Zhang Li.

The Suo family took away a place, because the chief official in charge of the Wuju Township Test was Suo Zhiping, who served as Sima of Shazhou, and the Suo family wanted to give it to the eldest grandson Suowen.

There is also a place, according to the convention, it should be fairly fought for by the scholars participating in the martial arts, which can be regarded as a fig leaf, but this time the Li family and the Zheng family both want this last place.

In the end, everyone discussed and decided that if the Li family could persuade Li Zhen, who had the highest voice to win the championship, to give up the competition, then this place would be given to the Li family, and the Zheng family was not powerful enough and could only give up.

But today, Li Jin, the head of the Li family, went to Li Zhen's house to persuade him to give up the township martial arts, but he ran into trouble, and the Li family sisters and brothers resolutely refused to give up, which made it a little difficult for him.

At night, Li Jin's carriage slowly stopped in front of the gate of the Suo family, which was located in the west of the city and consisted of the main house and the clan house.

The main house covers an area of 50 acres, is the second largest mansion in Dunhuang County, and there are as many as 100 households in the family house, which occupies most of the street.

Li Jin had sent someone to send a greeting post in advance, the Suo family had already prepared, the carriage had just stopped, and Suo Mao on the steps of the gate hurriedly greeted him, Suo Mao was the second son of the head of the family, Suo Qing, and the father of Suo Ying in the two heroes of mosquitoes and flies.

Suo Mao bowed to Li Jin, who walked out of the carriage, "Welcome to the Humble House!"

Li Jin inherited his father's title of Founding County Duke, and everyone called him Li County Duke, which is also his most glorious identity.

Li Jin returned the salute with a smile: "I heard that Brother Suo Xian married a new concubine last month, congratulations!"

"Hehe! Let the county prince smile, my father and uncle are already waiting in the inner hall, the county princess please!"

"Please!"

Suo Mao led Li Jin into the gate, and the two maids led the way with lanterns in front, and the two walked quickly towards the inner hall.

In the inner hall of Suofu, Suo Qing, the head of the Suo family, was discussing some details of tomorrow's martial arts with his brother Suo Zhiping.

Suo Qing is about 60 years old this year, he is a thin old man who is not amazing, when he was young, he led the Suo's caravan to the north and south, leaving a great name on the Hexi Road.

Now that he is old and less energetic, the family affairs are entrusted to his four sons, and he is living in seclusion behind the scenes.

This Wuju Township Test was also shocked because of the recommendation of the general Wang Xiaojie, no matter what, he wanted to get a letter of recommendation for his eldest grandson Suowen.

He has his own ideas, there are 500 local state soldiers in Shazhou, and he hopes that the eldest grandson Suowen will command these 500 soldiers.

In addition, the brother is Sima of Shazhou, and their Suo family has the military power to compete with the Zhang family, so it is particularly important for the eldest grandson to enter Beijing to take the martial arts examination and enter the Shike.

Suo Zhiping is now Sima of Shazhou, and the Wuju Township Test is his purview, he saw that his brother was quite worried, so he smiled and said: "Big brother, don't worry, Awen is also the best among the children of Dunhuang, and he is good at riding and shooting, I have privately ranked the children of Dunhuang with Zhang Ting, and Awen's riding and archery force can be ranked third, only slightly inferior to Zhang Ting's son." ”

"Who's first?" Suo Qing spoke slowly, and his voice was slightly hoarse.

"The first name is Li Zhen, the eldest brother should have the impression that in the Shazhou Polo Tournament last year, this person won the jackpot and caused a sensation in the city. ”

"That's him!"

Suo Qing was very impressed, originally the polo jackpot should have been won by his eldest grandson Suo Wen, but in the end it fell into the hands of a young man who had sprung up, and this boy turned out to be Li Zhen.

Suo Qing nodded slowly, "I remember him, he ranks first in riding and shooting, no wonder he plays polo well." ”

"It is this person, but it is a pity that he is so good, but the Li family has abandoned it. ”

"Why is that?"

After a little hesitation, Suo Qing suddenly understood, needless to say, this Li Zhen must be a partial house, in the Li family, which is extremely bloodlined, such a child can't get ahead, in fact, it's not only the Li family, but their Suo family is not like this.

Suo Zhiping said again: "Although Wang Xiaojie was present to watch the battle, please rest assured, eldest brother, Li Zhen will not affect Awen's quota, nor will it affect Zhang Ting's son's quota, but will affect the Li family's quota, we have already discussed, and Li Jin will persuade Li Zhen to withdraw from the competition." ”

Suo Qing laughed, "If Li Jin can't convince Li Zhen, will he have to ask you?"

Suo Zhiping understood what the eldest brother meant, and said with a smile: "He came to visit tonight, maybe that's why!

Suo Qing closed his eyes and didn't speak again, at this time, Suo Mao hurriedly walked up to the inner hall and bowed down to report: "Father, second uncle, Li Xiangong is here." ”

Li Jin walked into the inner hall, and Suo Qing and Suo Zhiping greeted him one by one, he was a junior, he was quite polite in etiquette, everyone was an acquaintance who knew the roots, and after a few words of greeting, Suo Qing invited Li Jin to sit down.

This matter was discussed between Suo Zhiping and Li Jin, Suo Qing was not involved, he sat aside and drank tea unhurriedly, as if this matter had nothing to do with him.

"What, did the county magistrate persuade Li Zhen to withdraw from the competition for a place?" asked Suo Zhiping with a smile.

Li Jin smiled bitterly, if he could convince Li Zhen, then he would not come to visit the Suo family tonight.

He sighed, "Their sister and brother are very stubborn, no matter how much I tempt and coerce, they just refuse to give up their places, and it is estimated that Li Zhen will take the riding and archery exam tomorrow." ”

In fact, if it weren't for Wang Xiaojie watching the game, whether Li Zhen participated in mounted archery or not would have no impact on the result, even if he was excellent, just rank him fourth, anyway, ordinary people don't know much about it.

But Wang Xiaojie was present in person, and it was difficult to fool him, so they could only persuade Li Zhen to give up by himself.

But the stubbornness of Li Zhen's sister and brother really gave Li Jin a headache, and he could only deign to ask Suo Zhiping for help, and he asked tentatively: "Can Suo Sima think of another way for this matter?"

Suo Zhiping smiled, "Of course there is a way, it's just"

When he said this, he looked back at his eldest brother Suo Qing, Li Jin suddenly understood that it was impossible for the Suo family to help this in vain, and he smiled at Suo Qing again: "They are all world friends, the head of the family might as well speak up!"

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