【Chapter 169】
On the fifteenth day of the first lunar month, Guzang City.
In the lobby of the county government, Li Li, Li Xuan, Jia Xu and Jia Mu discussed many matters about going to Chang'an.
When the meeting was finished, Li Li smiled and said to Li Xuan: "Yuanzhong, Xin'er and the others have been busy preparing for the marriage these days. I feel very distressed! So you have to do it all by you in Chang'an. Our foundation will still be in Liangzhou in the next two years. Longxiang Li Mansion is only a temporary residence. The possibility of us living there in the future is very small. However, in order not to let Xin'er and the others suffer from grievances, I will still say what I said before. Don't waste it too much, nor too shabby, simple and not simple. You have to think about it carefully."
"No, my subordinates receive the order!"
Li Xuan responded happily, then smiled and said to Li Li: "Lord, my subordinates have also prepared a dowry for Xin'er, I don't know what to do?"
"Hahaha!"
Li Li laughed happily when he heard this and said, "You are Xin'er's biological brother, that is, my elder brother-in-law. They are all family members, so why should you be so dissatisfied? Just prepare a gift list to Chang'an. After registering the goods in real time, you can go directly to the treasury.
In addition, Yuan Zhong, Wuxia and the three of them should also appear on the gift list, and I will do the real thing! The secular rules will kill people, and the left hand comes in and the right hand is in. This is a waste of time, but I still have to do this! Hahaha?????.”
After hearing this, Li Xuan immediately understood what Li Li said and agreed happily.
This time, Li Li was indeed the first to marry a wife and three equal wives at one time. It was a rare marriage in the Han Dynasty. Cai Yan, Dian Wuxia and Chen Yu jointly promoted Li Xuan's sister Li Xin as the wife. Li Li agreed, and this move made Li Xuan overjoyed and excited.
Previously, anyone with a discerning eye could see that Li Li liked the most was Princess Xiu Tu Dian Wuxia.
Fortunately, Li Li decided to have a prescription for Dian Wuxia to pacify his wife early, otherwise Li Xuan and the generals of the army were worried that Dian Wuxia would become the mistress of the Wuwei Army and Li Li's main wife. If they marry a foreign woman as their main wife, it would damage Li Li's reputation and would have a certain negative impact on the entire Wuwei Army soldiers.
Now that everything has been settled, Li Xin is the main wife, Dian Wuxia, Chen Yu and Cai Yan are the three daughters of the side wife, and they are all happy.
However, this move is incompatible with the ritual system. Since ancient times, there has been a saying that there are three wives and four concubines. Few people marry four wives at once, which is unfounded and contrary to secular rules.
But Li Li said nothing and insisted on doing this, which made the generals of the Wuwei Army dare not advise. Li Xuan, who had the most say, also remained silent because his sister Li Xin unexpectedly became the wife of his wife and agreed to Li Li's decision.
In this way, Li Li will have four wives, one of three or three ladies. Originally, Dian Wuxia was also a controversial object. However, Li Li decided her status early and took preconceived ideas. Over time, the Wuwei army gradually accepted this established fact.
Nowadays, the most controversial among the four girls is Cai Yan, the daughter of the great scholar Cai Yong.
Although Cai Yan's father was a great scholar of the times, Cai Yan's own widow status could not be free from it anyway, because her ex-husband was the legitimate son of the Wei family in Hedong. The Wei family was indeed a few hundred-year-old prominent family in the Han Dynasty. It has a deep relationship with the Liu family. Even though the imperial power is now lost and Dong Zhuo is in power, the Wei family is still famous, with deep roots, and disciples and former officials all over the world.
Because of this, Cai Yan remarried Li Li as a fair wife and was criticized. Even if she had a father of a great scholar in the world, she could not stop the overwhelming rumors.
Just when Cai Yan was very worried about this, Li Li summoned the lobby of civil and military officials at all levels under Wuwei County and Zhangye County to discuss matters after he went to Chang'an. He also announced in public the title of the four girls Li Xin, Dian Wuxia, Chen Yu and Cai Yan.
At that time, Li Li's tone was firm, loud and loud, with a solemn expression and domineering spirit, and there was no doubt.
Since then, the high-ranking officials and nobles in Guzang City and Wuwei and Zhangye counties have been silent and no longer discussing Li Li's four wives.
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Watching Li Xuan leave, Li Li asked Jia Xu to go to the study to discuss.
"Will Mr. Wenhe return home to worship his ancestors smoothly?"
In the study, Li Li and Jia Xu sat down opposite each other and asked with a smile.
After drinking hot tea, Jia Xu said with a smile: "Everything goes well, thank you for your concern. Wuwei County is different from the past. The county and township pavilions are in order, and the people live and work in peace. General Li pacified the border and managed the army well. The soldiers and the people did not violate the people. This is of great significance!"
"Hahaha! Wenheyan has passed. As the lord of a county, Li is a matter of his duty, so how can he say the merits?" Li Li said humbly.
Then he picked up the teacup, took a sip of tea, and continued, "In another ten days, our army will set off for Chang'an. Before leaving, Li wanted to ask Mr. for advice on the political situation in Chang'an City. I wonder if Mr. can tell the truth?"
When Jia Xu heard this, a ray of light slipped through his eyes and said with a smile: "The general is so serious. In fact, the changes in the current situation in Chang'an City will definitely not escape the general's careful ears and ears. I'm afraid the general has already been familiar with it and knows it very well. However, the general asked, and Jia should tell him the truth.
For more than half a year, since the general has repeatedly won the prime minister, he has no worries and is quite comfortable. He is not as diligent as before when he went to court. He often lives in Meiwu and only goes to court once every month. During this period, some old ministers in the court advised and offended the prime minister. They were imprisoned and executed dozens of people, and fewer and fewer seniors in the court were in prison.
During the recession of the prime minister in Meiwu, all the affairs of all major and small in the court were handled by the Central General Li Ru, General Lu Bu was responsible for protecting the capital, General Li Jue and several other Central Generals were fully responsible for defending the passes and commanding the Xiliang army.
This is the general situation. I wonder if the general has any questions?"
Li Li leaned over and listened to Jia Xu's story, with a quiet expression, a gentle look, and a smile on his face, as if he listened very seriously.
"Thank you, Mr. Wenhe, for your advice. I wonder if this general's old Taishan Cai Yong and Cai Zhonglang are still in peace soon?"
Jia Xu looked at Li Li in surprise when he heard this, and said in response: "Since the general left Chang'an, Cai Zhonglang has been living in seclusion and is closed to thank guests. Jia has not seen him for a long time. However, Jia heard that Cai Zhonglang is in good health and is addicted to the book and history books all day long. It is very quiet."
"Oh, that's great! Old Taishan has been kind to me for helping me and recreating it, and has entrusted my beloved daughter to me. The kindness is as deep as the sea! In a few days, I will see him again and listen to the teachings again." Li Li said affectionately.
Seeing that Li Li always talked about these irrelevant things, Jia Xu couldn't sit still.
He came to see Li Li this time, saying that he thanked Li Li for her care over the past two months, but in fact there was something else to discuss.
Perhaps it was the habit that Jia Xu developed over the years, or perhaps he intended to do so, and waited for Li Li to ask for advice on his own initiative. He would express his true intentions.
Unexpectedly, Li Li didn't seem to be in a hurry at all, and didn't ask him what he was doing here. He just said something irrelevant, and he went further and further.
As a result, Jia Xu couldn't help it and took the initiative to speak: "General. Jia heard that Diao Chan, the adopted daughter of Wang Yun and Situ, came to the mansion a few days ago and has not returned yet. I wonder if this is the case?"
"Well, that's the case. Diao Chan and Yan'er used to be neighbors, like sisters, and now they live in our mansion for a while. Why did Mr. Wenhe ask this?" Li Li said casually, as if he was talking about an ordinary thing. He didn't realize the implication of Jia Xu.
"Does Miss Diao Chan live in the backyard of the county government and is under the same roof as the prefect?" Jia Xu asked with a solemn expression.
Li Li said in confusion: "Yes, is there anything wrong with her living with Yan'er?"
Jia Xu was anxious when he heard this and said with a serious expression: "General is so confused! Before Jia left Chang'an, he heard that Lu Bu was ordered by the Prime Minister to get rid of Wang Yun. However, Wang Yun was very cunning and got closer to Lu Bu. Then it was reported that Wang Yun intended to marry Lu Bu and betrothed his beloved daughter Diao Chan to Lu Bu, and could get married after the New Year.
General Diao Chan has been allowed to be plundered by the king and is already a person with a engagement. How can you keep her in the backyard of the county government? Once this matter is known by Lu Bu and Wang Yun, it will be a disaster. Lu Bu will definitely not give up with the general!"
After hearing this, the smile on Li Li's face quickly calmed down. His expression was serious, his eyes were cold, and a faint burst of cold light burst out.
Jia Xu originally thought Li Li would look flustered, or be furious and jumped up.
It is said that Wang Yun's daughter Diao Chan is as beautiful as a fairy, and is rare in the world. Lu Bu is so fascinated that she often runs to Wang Yun's mansion. If she doesn't see her for a day, she is like three autumns after three years. Li Li is now in full swing and is young and successful. After seeing the beautiful Diao Chan, she may also have covetousness.
But Li Li's performance at this time was much beyond Jia Xu's expectations. Although Li Li's eyes were fierce, he was still calm and calm, and his body was still sitting upright and remained motionless.
Suddenly, Jia Xu was a little confused and couldn't figure out what Li Li was thinking.
After a while, Li Li's serious expression gradually relaxed and he smiled again.
Looking at the worried look on Jia Xu's face, Li Li suddenly stood up and said sincerely: "I have long admired Mr. Wenhe's talent and are eager to see the wise. Just like Mr. Meng, Li Li begged to stay in the Wuwei Army as a military advisor so that he can always listen to Mr. Wen's teachings. I wonder what his intention is?"
"Uh! General is this??????" Jia Xu was suddenly at a loss and didn't know what to do.
After Li Li bowed, he stood up and said loudly: "Wenhe is worried that after I return to Chang'an City, Wang Yun, Lu Bu and others will come to the door to ask for guilt, are you going to trouble me?
Hahaha! Wang Yun, the person of the Prime Minister, has been thinking about him for a long time, and has always wanted to get rid of him quickly. However, Wang Yun, the old fox, lived in simplicity and was extremely cautious in dealing with things, so he could survive until now. If he impeached me in front of the Prime Minister because of Diao Chan's affairs in my palace, it would be of no effect, and the Prime Minister would probably ignore it.
As for Lu Bu, Bingzhou's Luhu is extremely brave and famous all over the world! But so what, would I, Li Li, be afraid of him?
Nowadays, there are hundreds of generals in our Wuwei army, and there are several people who can compete with Lu Bu’s martial arts. In addition, although the Bingzhou Wolf Cavalry is brave, my Wuwei Iron Cavalry is also an elite soldier who has experienced many battles. What’s the fear?
Mr. Wenhe also knew that my uncle Li Jue had heavy troops, and my Wuwei army also had tens of thousands of troops. If my uncle and nephew joined forces, who would dare to be arrogant in the court?
In this way, even if Wang Yun and Lu Bu come to the door, what can I do? Since Diao Chan can come from thousands of miles, she is my favorite. Everyone has a love for beauty. I just robbed Lu Bu's unmarried wife, so what?
If you rob it, you rob it. Why am I afraid of it! Hahaha???????”
Li Li's passionate words made Jia Xu frightened and excited. He seemed to have returned to his youth in an instant, daring to act, full of energy, and moving forward bravely.
Suddenly, Jia Xu stood up and knelt down and said, "Thank you for the general, Jia Xu pays homage to the lord!"
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Chapter completed!