Li Zhi, don't be a coward

The relationship between the Xue family and his son was wonderful, and it was an eye-opener for Li Qinzai.

The educational environment of the powerful families of the Tang Dynasty varies from person to person, but there is one similarity among the families of military generals, that is, their children and grandchildren are like picked up bargains, and when they grow up, they throw them wherever there is danger.

Military generals are not kind people by nature, and they understand better than anyone else the principle of being kind and not commanding troops, and this principle also extends to their own families.

The Xue family is like this, the Cheng family is like this, and Li Ji is like this to Li Qinzai. They always have an encouraging attitude when facing dangerous errands.

Their children will never grow up in a greenhouse. They will be let out to go through fire and water. Those who survive will be considered talents. Whether they inherit the family title or earn their own merits based on their own abilities, they will be qualified to enjoy wealth only after they have experienced life and death.

This method of education is like raising voodoos. The surviving voodoos are the strongest.

The inexplicable addition of Xue Na to the team was really an accident.

Li Qinzai didn't know how to arrange him. He was like buying two kilograms of pork and was given two ounces of pigs by the butcher for free. He looked very awkward in the whole team.

After hesitating for a long time, Li Qinzai went through a lot of ideological struggle.

Why should I accept something that my own father doesn’t want?

But this guy looked a little pitiful, so Li Qinzai decided to keep him with him.

If there is danger in this trip, everyone will share the good and bad fortune. If he does not return to Chang'an alive, it does not matter whether the Xue family dog ​​is dead or alive. It is not a bad idea for the two brothers to go on the road together.

After leaving Yuezhou, Li Qinzai led King Teng, Li Sujie and Xue Na, followed by nearly a thousand personal guards, and set off all the way to Jiangzhou.

The journey was relatively fast because of the light traffic. We arrived in Jiangzhou three days later.

"Jiangzhou" represents two place names in history. Jiangzhou in the pre-Qin period refers to Chongqing in later generations. However, when administrative regions were divided during the Sui and Tang Dynasties, Jiangzhou refers to Jiujiang, Jiangxi in later generations.

After crossing the Yangtze River and passing Yuezhou, this is already the hinterland of Jiangnan.

What's interesting is that Li Qinzai walked through the city in a swaggering way, and there were officials from the prefectures and counties along the way to greet him, but he didn't see any members of Jiangnan's prominent families. It was as if the eight prominent families in Jiangnan were all deaf and blind, and had no idea that Li Qinzai was going to Jiangnan under the order. thing.

Arriving at Jiangzhou, Li Qinzai ordered the troops to garrison outside the city. The governor of Jiangzhou personally entered the camp and asked Li Qinzai to enter the city. The governor's office held a banquet in honor of Li Qinzai, but Li Qinzai declined.

After entering the city, there were too many variables and he was isolated and helpless. If an accident happened, he would be in big trouble. With Li Qinzai's cautious character, it was impossible to put himself in danger just for a drink.

That night, Li Qinzai secretly met an acquaintance in the handsome tent.

This acquaintance surprised Li Qinzai.

It was actually Song Sen.

A Baiqisi chief of Yongzhou came to Jiangzhou to see him. He was extremely jealous when he met an acquaintance.

Li Qinzai immediately realized how much Li Zhi attached great importance to his trip to Jiangnan. Obviously he had great expectations for Li Qinzai's trip. The army and intelligence system he was equipped with were the best and most familiar. Everyone had The experience of working together makes me feel no stranger when working together again.

"Jungong Li, I really want to die as a high-ranking official!" Song Sen's eyes were red, and he said sincerely: "After Duke Li left Chang'an, he didn't think about food and drinks, and his clothes became wider and wider, which is like a heartache..."

Li Qinzai looked at him with a smile: "Well, you don't think about food and tea, and your belt is getting wider, but why are you so much rounder? You must have gained at least ten kilograms in size now, right?"

Song Sen patted his round belly: "Isn't it unreasonable and reasonable to be filled with lovesickness that has no place to dissipate and turns into a fat belly?" Li Qinzai laughed: "Old Song, you are a wonderful person. You deserve to be promoted and rich in your life. .”

Song Sen said with a smile: "I hope Duke Li can speak kindly to me in front of your majesty. I can count on you for promotion and wealth in my life."

The candlelight in the handsome tent was dim, and the two of them sat opposite each other. Li Qinzai didn't bother to chat with him and went straight to the topic.

"Tell me, after I crossed the Yangtze River, what was the reaction of the prominent families in the south of the Yangtze River? What did Baiqisi find out?"

Song Sen's expression became serious and he said in a deep voice: "Gong Li went to the south of the Yangtze River with an order. It was clearly to inspect the prefectures and counties, but the purpose was unclear. Therefore, Duke Li's trip aroused speculation from the major families in the south of the Yangtze River. All the major families gathered important members. , get together to discuss.”

Li Qinzai narrowed his eyes: "This time Baiqisi infiltrated the counties in the south of the Yangtze River, and according to plan, he also deliberately exposed his traces. Compared with the movements of me when I went to the south of the Yangtze River, the presence of the spies of the Baiqisi in the various places in the south of the Yangtze River is what they are most afraid of." Bar?"

Song Sen smiled and said: "Yes, everyone knows that Baiqisi is directly under the command of the emperor. If Baiqisi spies appear anywhere, things will not be simple. In addition, Duke Li went to Jiangnan, and General Xue led an army of [-] all the way. Escort, there were two movements, one bright and one dark, and the Jiangnan noble family was quite frightened this time."

"Unable to figure out the specific duties of Duke Li when he went to Jiangnan, the major families did not dare to act rashly. This is why Duke Li has arrived in Jiangzhou without a single member of the distinguished family to greet him."

"They are all guessing about Duke Li's intention to come to Jiangnan. According to the secret report from Baiqisi, the mansions of all the prominent families have come to a unified conclusion, that is, Duke Li may have come to reject the planting of new grains in more than ten counties in Jiangnan. "

"The major families in the south of the Yangtze River speculate that the emperor may have the intention of beating the major families. Duke Li is here to scare them this time."

Li Qinzai smiled: "The guess is pretty close, but they still think too superficially. Is it just to scare people that I came all the way here? Ha!"

After a pause, Li Qinzai asked again: "In addition to gathering clan members to discuss and speculate, do the prominent clans also take other actions? Such as inciting farmers, gathering strong men, or... plotting assassinations."

Song Sen shook his head: "We haven't found anything unusual about them yet. Maybe Baiqisi is incompetent. They have a plot but Baiqisi didn't find out."

Li Qinzai sighed: "Old Song, the information is not timely and accurate, so it is difficult for me to do things..."

Song Sen smiled bitterly and said, "Forgive me, Lord Li. After all, Baiqisi's subordinates are all mortals, not gods. It is impossible for them to be able to find out everything."

Li Qinzai thought for a while and said: "Can Baiqisi find out the relationship between the officials of Jiangnan states and counties and the eight prominent families?"

"What I want to know is how many of the officials in these prefectures and counties in Jiangnan are disciples of the eight famous families, or are connected with them. Baiqisi had better give me a detailed list as soon as possible. Can you do that?"

Song Sen smiled with relief: "It's not difficult to investigate this kind of thing. It's not a secret at all. Duke Li has been accommodating for a few days and will give you a satisfactory explanation."

After talking about business, Li Qinzai looked at Song Sen with a smile and said, "You came to Jiangnan many days before me. Is Jiangnan fun?"

Song Sen's smile suddenly spread: "It's fun! To be honest, Duke Li, the gentleness of Jiangnan women, the charm of their coquettish moans, and the ecstatic style of their delicate bodies are completely different from those of our Guanzhong women..."

Before he finished speaking, Li Qinzai made a serious face: "I asked you if Jiangnan is fun. I asked you about the major scenic spots, local customs and customs in Jiangnan, but you told me this? Apart from talking about women, you have nothing to say, right? How shameless? do!"

Song Sen looked at Li Qinzai in surprise, looking up and down as if he didn't recognize him.

After a long time, Song Sen said in a deep voice: "Mr. Li, please touch your conscience and say it again, are you really interested in the major scenic spots in the south of the Yangtze River?"

Li Qinzai's expression was dull. After a long time, he slowly said: "...Come on, you continue to tell me, what does a Jiangnan woman feel like? Is it fun?"

"Fun!"